About the coaching process

“Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime.”

Single-subject tutoring is like giving your child a fish. It’s helpful, but will not solve the problem. Academic Coaching is about teaching your child how to fish.


The first-day assessment involves asking the student questions such as:
  • Why do you think your parents hired me?
  • What do you want to get out of our time together?
  • How do you want to feel about your progress in school?
  • Are you doing better or worse than last year? Why?
The first-day assessment also involves taking note of what the student’s grades are in each class, to provide a baseline for academic progress.

Throughout our time together, the work involves activities below.
  • We work on planning out homework each day and how much time to spend on it.
  • We prioritize homework, tasks, and extracurricular activities.
  • We plan ahead for tests and papers that are coming up, and outline times for studying.
  • We also outline what to study and how. Specificity helps the student stay focused and on track.
  • We structure papers and learn how to conduct research efficiently.
  • We build in to the schedule time for relaxation and “self-time.”
    • Remember mom and dad: “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
    • This quote is confirmed in scientific research.

 

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Revised: 08/24/07