Comprehensive support along the continuum of growth to meet students wherever they might be—whether wanting to build a sound infrastructure of academic strategies and daily rhythms, deepen engagement and balance, build self-awareness and confidence, strengthen writing skills, apply to secondary school or college, transition into a new school or set of circumstances, take a gap year, enter the workforce, or do something entirely different—or simply take those next, right steps...whatever they might be.

ROGRAMS

P

ACADEMIC COACHING

& TUTORING

The Flip/Switch Toolkit:

Helping students build essential infrastructure around who they are and what matters to them:

Sharpen essential executive skills—organization, planning, processing, time management, communication, and self-advocacy

Incorporate subject-specific tools and strategies to engage more deeply in the learning process, with companion materials and visual guides to promote regular, supported practice and develop critical thinking, creativity, & confidence

Understand your learning style/profile within the adolescent brain and implement strategies that work for you—study smarter, not harder

Understand the importance of the Growth Mindset, the power of presence, & how brain chemicals can work for you

Learn how to balance the benefits of technology with the considerable magic of the Lost Arts

Get comfortable asking questions, reaching out for help, and activating support & resources

Create reflection points & healthy daily rhythms to build breathing room, balance, & well-being

Learn how to minimize distractions, shed attention residue, & do the essential Deeper Work that enables us to better synthesize, process, unpack, make connections between ideas—and make larger leaps into new terrain

Learn how to tune in to and tame stress, overwhelm, & anxiety

Cultivate your natural curiosity, imagination, and sense of wonder as a gateway into new discoveries about yourself and the world around you

I work with students individually or in small groups, either in person or remotely, or a combination thereof. I also offer workshops for teachers, schools, & other community groups interested in learning more about incorporating the Flip/Switch method into their daily teaching practices and rhythms.

Anchor 1

STANDARDIZED

TEST PREP

Test Prep (SSAT, PSAT, SAT, and ACT):

Working closely with students within a comprehensive Flight Plan to help them:

Understand the role and limitations of the test within the college admissions process

Create a reasonable timeline of test dates, practice schedule, and goals

Develop an overall game plan and strategies based on the individual’s needs and learning style, strengths and vulnerabilities

Understand the brain science and psychology behind the test in order to minimize anxiety and maximize efficiency

Strengthen command of content and fine tune approach through independent as well as supervised skill-based “perfect” practice and drill work

Build stamina, sustained focus, and mental toughness

Create positive associations and comfort with test while fostering a greater awareness and acceptance of the test’s limitations

Learn how to let regular schoolwork pull double duty in preparing for the SAT and ACT

Navigate the complexities of individual school policy around the various combination of testing requirements

I work with students individually or in small groups, either in person or remotely, or a combination thereof. I also offer workshops for schools & other community groups interested in learning more about the testing process.

ADMISSIONS

SUPPORT

Wherever you are, whatever you need, I can help you:

Stay organized and feel in control—designate regular time for college work, set goals within a personalized Road Map, and create systems that work for individual student

Figure out who you are, what matters to you, and what you want so you make good decisions that feel right

Create an initial college list to explore and sharpen

Incorporate test prep into your overall game plan

Brainstorm and fine tune your Activities list for the Common App

Research, coordinate, & prepare for college visits & interviews

Stay on top of follow up with proactive, polished communications

Understand & navigate the financial aid process & application requirement deadlines

Get started early on the Common App

Develop college essays and supplements

Submit applications on time and with confidence; I will be available throughout the process, whatever your deadlines or your needs.

Process final decisions

I offer package deals to take students through the entire process as well as individual sessions that address particular needs at various points along the way. I work with students individually or in small groups, either remotely or in person, and offer workshops and information sessions for community groups & schools.

Anchor 2

Anchor 3

Anchor 4

WRITE, RIGHT?!

WRITING COACHING

Writing & Editing Instruction & Support:

The College Essay present an opportunity—to lean into the full potential of the process and gain a greater understanding of self while strengthening essential interiority tools and writing skills:

Unearthing story — through fun, interactive brainstorming, visual mapping, guided-, and free-writing exercises designed to mine and explore the raw material

Finding meaning & cultivating voice in story — through guided exercises to develop the connective tissue throughout, with triple-duty small details and an authentic voice.

Freewriting the story — a first full draft without any inner editing or censorship.

Sharpening and re/shaping the story — through collaborative, instructional workshopping, reworking, and then careful editing & trimming.

Polishing the story for submission — to ensure that every word matters.

I also offer writing workshops, as well as editing and writing help for individuals and organizations. This can be done remotely, in small groups, or one-on-one.