Navigating the education and life changes between the ages of 11 to 19 can be daunting at best.
Let me help your family work through these major transitions in a positive, proactive manner.
Let me help your family work through these major transitions in a positive, proactive manner.
Students:Too many college freshmen drop out after their first year, often because they feel unprepared for the "adult" responsibilities they suddenly face while trying to balance academic demands. This struggle reveals a critical gap between gaining college admission and being truly ready for the college experience.
True college readiness goes beyond academic qualifications—it requires preparation for independent living, time management, self-discipline, and the emotional challenges of being away from home. By focusing on these essential skills early, rather than just meeting admissions requirements, we can better equip students for long-term success.
It doesn’t have to be this way. With the right preparation, students can not only survive but thrive in their college environment.
I can help with the following:
Our one-on-one sessions begin by identifying the student’s immediate needs. Each session then focuses on developing the skills necessary to address those needs, building upon strengths in a step-by-step manner. Through this process, students gain confidence in their abilities, equipping them for long-term success.
Sessions can be live, phone call, or via Zoom with some texting options.
True college readiness goes beyond academic qualifications—it requires preparation for independent living, time management, self-discipline, and the emotional challenges of being away from home. By focusing on these essential skills early, rather than just meeting admissions requirements, we can better equip students for long-term success.
It doesn’t have to be this way. With the right preparation, students can not only survive but thrive in their college environment.
I can help with the following:
- Learn to think flexibly and solve problems in real time.
- Gain tools for handling conflict whether with a roommate or a professor.
- Identify how to best self-advocate in the college setting; with professors, friends, in relationships.
- Exercise your own self-monitoring and discover tools to help you manage stress.
- Find systems to keep you living a healthy life amidst the college “chaos”.
- Identify what you need to take care of yourself while away from home.
- Organizing materials and assignments: online, calendar, via Learning Management System.
- Manage your time to incorporate not only time for studying but also for social.
Our one-on-one sessions begin by identifying the student’s immediate needs. Each session then focuses on developing the skills necessary to address those needs, building upon strengths in a step-by-step manner. Through this process, students gain confidence in their abilities, equipping them for long-term success.
Sessions can be live, phone call, or via Zoom with some texting options.
My son Odin has been a student under Jennifer’s care since 6th grade. In that time, she has helped him define and achieve his academic goals. She has also been a trusted pair of ears as he has travelled the bumpy road of adolescence. - Doug Clark (parent)