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Student
Coaching
Coaching is available for children in grades K - 6 in the following areas:
* Math
* Literacy
* English Language Learning
* Science
* Social Studies
* Character Development
* Study Habits
Coaching is available for children in grades 7 - 12 in the following areas:
* Literacy
* English Language Learning
* Character Development
* Study Habits
* College & Career Planning
Your child's learning style and individual needs as a student
will always be considered to make sure each session
is as effective and meaningful as possible.
As your child's coach, I will help them to...
Math
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Break challenging concepts down into manageable parts using games, memory devices, and movement
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Master basic facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
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Use reading strategies to understand complex number stories
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Answer open-ended questions in a way that is accurate, organized, and thorough
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Apply basic understandings on a higher level through complex number stories and thought-provoking questions
Literacy
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Improve reading interest, fluency, and comprehension
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Connect reading skills to real life by looking for similar story elements in television shows, at home, in school, etc.
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Create writing pieces that are clear and organized
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Improve elaboration abilities by applying varying literacy devices to written work
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Experience writing a wide-variety of genres
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Develop a love of writing
Science
&
Social Studies
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See complex content as information that can be engaging and thought-provoking
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Utilize steps of the Scientific Method when completing experiments
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See patterns between different branches of science
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Explore historical and current events
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Verify sources and context before forming an opinion
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Write descriptive and informational text in response to content learned
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Complete projects and experiments
Character
Development
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Differentiating between what is important and what is non-essential (Prioritization)
Making choices based on careful evaluation of options (Decision Making)
Analyzing information and considering alternative perspectives before forming opinions (Critical Thinking)
Navigating difficult situations and pressing on through hardship (Resiliency)
Moving from a Fixed Mindset to a Growth Mindset (Adaptability)
Taking ownership of their learning and outcomes (Accountability)
Moderating technology use so it remains a tool and not a source of dependency (Temperance)
Study
Habits
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Develop an actionable plan for completing assignments, projects, and/or personal goals
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Prioritize tasks according to degree of importance
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Create a study space that is conducive to staying on task
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Identify roadblocks to academic success
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Apply study skills that are best suited for the student's particular style of learning
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Utilize technology as a tool to support learning vs. a replacement for independent thinking
Career
Planning
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Target strengths as an individual and student
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Explore areas of interest
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Research potential career paths
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Pinpoint mentors in field of interest
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Identify training and education needed for chosen profession
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Develop SMART Goal Map that starts with the student and ends with the professional
Student Coaching
Free 30 min. Consultation
Don't let what you can't do interfere with what you can do.
- John Wooden
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