What are Academic Skills?
Academic skills are the tools and strategies students need to learn effectively and succeed in school. These include reading comprehension, note-taking, writing, studying, test preparation, and managing schoolwork across multiple subjects. Strong academic skills support deeper learning, better grades, and more confidence in the classroom.
When academic skills are underdeveloped, students may work hard but still feel like they’re falling behind. They might struggle to take useful notes, understand what they read, study efficiently, or demonstrate what they know on tests and assignments. The good news? These skills can be taught—step by step—with individualized support.
Who benefits from Academic Skills Coaching?
I work with students who are bright and capable, but often feel frustrated or lost in the academic process. If your student puts in time but isn’t seeing results, avoids challenging tasks, or feels overwhelmed by schoolwork, Academic Skills Coaching can help.
Many of my clients face challenges such as: ✔ Struggling to understand or retain what they read
✔ Difficulty taking organized, useful notes
✔ Trouble breaking down writing assignments or getting started
✔ Studying for hours but not performing well on tests
✔ Feeling unsure how to prepare for exams or long-term projects
✔ Overwhelmed by the demands of multiple classes
✔ Lacking strategies for tackling challenging material
✔ Avoiding academic risks due to fear of failure or perfectionism
Academic Skills Coaching provides practical, personalized tools to help students learn how to learn. Together, we build step-by-step strategies for reading, writing, studying, and test-taking—while fostering a mindset of growth and resilience.
Whether your student has ADHD, anxiety, or no diagnosis at all, we focus on what works for them. Our goal is to build confidence, reduce frustration, and create sustainable habits for academic success and lifelong learning.