You know they’re capable. So why is everything so hard?

School has become a source of stress, reminders, and worry. I work beside students in real school and real life, until they can navigate both more independently.

One full-picture opening meeting3–4 short check-ins each weekText support between sessions

01 / The first hour

First, we look at everything.

We open school platforms, teacher messages, and calendars. We talk about how school feels, what’s working, and life outside it.

School + life inventory60 minutes
School portal / gradebook
CourseReview together
ChemistryAssessment feedback
AlgebraRecent work
HistoryCurrent standing
Master list
Lab reflectionMissing
Chemistry testWednesday
History projectNext week
Teacher messageRe: Lab reflection

“Add the evidence that supports your conclusion.”

The calendar around school
MONSoccer practice · 4:30
TUEFamily commitments
The student’s perspective

“I’m worried about chemistry. I can start after practice.”

My plan for tonightStudent-authored, together
  1. FirstI’ll finish my lab reflection.
  2. ThenTake a break.
  3. NextQuiz myself for chemistry.
  4. CutoffStop at 9:30.
Fictional demonstration. No real student records or messages. Grades are not shown.
02 / Through the week

Short meetings. Support throughout the week.

3 × 20 minutes
MON20
TUE
WED20
THU
FRI20
OR
4 × 15 minutes
MON15
TUE15
WED
THU15
FRI15
Example schedules. One hour total per ongoing week, divided across check-ins.
03 / Between sessions

Stuck? Send me a text.

Students can text anytime for guidance and accountability. I respond within 24 hours, subject to communicated exceptions for holidays or unexpected circumstances.

Not instant 24/7 support or emergency care.

Coaching check-in
Student · Monday, 7:15 pm
I opened the assignment, but I don’t know how to start.
Coach · Tuesday, 9:00 am
Show me what the teacher is asking. What’s the smallest first step you can take?
Fictional exchange. Response timing varies.
What we work toward

Academic achievement

Stronger study skills, clearer priorities, and more confident learning.

Emotional regulation

Practice with frustration, perfectionism, and recovering from setbacks.

Family peace

Less homework conflict, clearer expectations, and more student ownership.

Support around the student.

Another reminderto“What part is getting in the way?”

I help parents move from blame to practical support. With permission, I collaborate with teachers and the student’s wider team, so we can work toward the same priorities.

Learn how to learn.

Separately commissioned, personalized study guides turn course materials into ways to understand, practice, remember, and check learning.

Explore Study Guides

Think driving instructor, not permanent chauffeur.

I’m beside the student as they practice making decisions and changing course. The goal is for them to need me less.

Prepaid four-week periods. No long-term contract.