Sandy Reader
Executive Function Coach
Student Coaching
When working harder isn't the answer — building the right system is.
A lot of the students I work with are smart, well-intentioned, and completely stuck. They avoid getting started, let work pile up until it's a crisis, or run entirely on deadline pressure. It isn't a motivation problem — it's a systems problem. And systems can be built.
Coaching is personal and collaborative. We figure out how your student actually thinks and works, then build the tools and habits that fit them — not a generic plan pulled from a textbook.
How we work together
Sessions are virtual and about 30 minutes. We start by slowing down enough to understand what's actually getting in the way — not just the symptoms, but the patterns underneath them. From there we build systems and strategies together that fit how your student thinks and works.
There are no packages to buy and no long-term commitment required. We start where your student needs me, and we reassess together each month. Some students need weekly support for a stretch; others are ready to pull back after a few months. We follow the student's lead.
Coaching typically starts with weekly sessions, and the frequency shifts as skills and confidence build. Some students also come to me for a focused burst of support — finals prep, getting back on track after a hard semester, or navigating a specific transition. Whatever the need, we figure it out together in the free consultation.
What we work on
Every student is different, but common areas include: getting started on work, managing time and deadlines, building study systems that actually work, reducing last-minute stress, and developing habits that hold without constant reminders.