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Student Coaching

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Building the Skills for Initiative, Accountability, and Growth

Executive function coaching helps students build the real-world skills they need to manage school, responsibilities, and daily life with more independence. Through consistent, supportive sessions, students learn how to stay organized, manage their time, set meaningful goals, and follow through—even when things feel overwhelming. Coaching helps reduce stress and build momentum by creating simple, repeatable systems that students can rely on. Whether your child is navigating high school, preparing for college, or learning to manage life more independently, coaching offers practical tools and steady support to help them grow with confidence and accountability.

Coaching Options to Fit Every Student

Full Time Coaching 

  • Two sessions a week

  • Consistent guidance on planning, organization, time management, study strategies, and self-monitoring

 

    Ideal for: 

  • Students who are struggling and need to build executive function skills and habits

  • Students whose academic progress or stress levels are being impacted by executive function challenges

Part Time Coaching 

  • Structured support for students who want consistent guidance while gradually stepping toward independence

  • Session frequency based on student progress—once a week, every other week, or monthly

  • Reinforces EF skills, goal progress, and academic priorities

 

     Ideal for:

  • Students who are consistently applying strategies to strengthen executive function skills and working toward ongoing self-sufficiency

  • Students who benefit from periodic accountability

  • Students who may need specialized short-term support

Flex Coaching 

  • Sessions can be booked as-needed 

  • Begins with a one-time setup session to review goals.

  • Focuses on EF skill building, including planning, prioritization, organization, and self-monitoring.

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     Ideal for: 

  • Students with strategies already in place but need occasional support

  • Students who need help to get back on track, prepare for tests, or manage critical projects.

  • Students balancing academics, sports, and activities

  • Students wanting quick, targeted coaching boosts

Build the skills to succeed—in high school, college and beyond.
Coaching supports growth in core areas, including:
Planning 

By building strong planning habits, students gain a sense of control, reduce overwhelm, and develop the tools they need to meet academic and personal responsibilities successfully.

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Through one-on-one support, students learn how to:​

  • Use calendars and digital planners to track deadlines, classes, and commitments

  • Break long-term goals into smaller, achievable steps

  • Accurately estimate how much time tasks will take

  • Reduce procrastination and avoid last-minute stress

  • Create personalized systems that support consistency and follow-through
     

 

Study Skills 

Effective study habits are essential for academic success in college. Coaching helps students build personalized strategies for learning that go beyond just “getting it done”—they learn how to study smarter, retain more, and perform confidently on exams.

 

Through individualized support, students develop skills to:

  • Use proven techniques like active recall, spaced repetition, and self-testing to deepen understanding and boost memory

  • Break material into manageable study sessions with consistent review schedules

  • Create realistic study plans that align with their workload and personal learning style

  • Practice test-taking strategies to manage time, stay calm, and perform better under pressure

  • Reflect on study habits and adjust techniques for long-term improvement

Time Management 

My coaching helps students take control of their schedules, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most.

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With guided support, students learn how to:

  • Use planners or digital calendars to map out study sessions, exams, and major deadlines

  • Plan ahead for long-term assignments and avoid last-minute cramming

  • Review and adjust their schedules daily to balance academics, social life, and self-care

  • Prioritize tasks and focus during dedicated work blocks

  • Build routines that support consistency and follow-through

Goal Setting 

Setting clear, achievable goals is a cornerstone of academic and personal growth. Coaching empowers students to identify what they want to accomplish—and gives them the tools to follow through with confidence and direction.

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Through one-on-one support, students learn to:

  • Set realistic short-term and long-term goals that align with academic, personal, and career aspirations

  • Break large goals into manageable steps and create action plans to stay on track

  • Prioritize daily tasks and adjust plans when obstacles come up

  • Stay motivated and focused by tracking progress and celebrating wins

  • Reflect on setbacks as learning opportunities and adapt strategies as needed
     

Organization

Good organization boosts productivity by saving time, improving focus, and reducing academic stress.

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Through one-on-one support, students learn how to:

  • Keep class materials, backpacks, study spaces, and digital files organized

  • Take clear, structured notes during college lectures

  • Use planners, calendars, or task-tracking apps to stay on top of assignments, exams, and deadlines

  • Create consistent routines for checking and updating academic responsibilities

  • Minimize distractions by managing physical and digital clutter

Procrastination

Executive function coaching offers personalized strategies to understand why you procrastinate, develop self-awareness, and build effective habits to start tasks on time and stay motivated.

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What Coaching Can Support for Procrastination:

  • Identifying Triggers – Understand the thoughts, feelings, and situations that lead to procrastination

  • Breaking Tasks Into Manageable Steps – Make overwhelming projects feel doable by dividing them into clear, actionable parts

  • Building Motivation and Accountability – Develop routines and support systems that keep you moving forward

  • Overcoming Perfectionism and Fear – Address underlying barriers that delay task initiation

  • Creating Sustainable Habits – Establish lasting practices for consistent productivity and goal achievement

Explore Next Steps

Contact Sandy and set up a free 30 minute introductory call to talk about coaching and if is the right  fit for you and your student.

Questions? 

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