executive functioning coaching
At Scholarly Connections, we understand that academic excellence extends beyond subject matter mastery.
The ability to manage time, set goals, organize tasks, and self-regulate plays a pivotal role in a student's journey from secondary school through undergrad and beyond.
Our executive functioning coaching is designed to equip students with the essential skills needed for academic achievement and lifelong success. It is suitable for students in secondary school through undergrad, including high school students preparing for college or university.
Whether your goal is academic improvement, better time management, or developing lifelong skills, our program can be tailored to your specific needs.
What do we coach?
Our executive function coaching offers one-on-one instruction designed to identify and support your child’s specific needs, from academic proficiency to emotional regulation.
It is designed to help students develop the study skills they need to succeed academically, while also fostering the self-confidence and motivation that will help them meet their goals beyond the confines of the classroom.
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Is your student overwhelmed by coursework and extracurricular activities?
We help them develop a weekly schedule to allocate dedicated study time while balancing social activities.
Skills and techniques featured: task listing, time blocking, time tracking, delegating tasks, and setting boundaries
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Does your student struggle often lose important materials or struggle to meet deadlines?
We help them prioritize tasks, keep a tidy study area, or plan assignments well in advance.
Skills and techniques featured: calendar management, using checklists, project/task planning, document organization, follow-up systems, and workflow automation
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Does your student struggle to define clear academic goals?
With the help of our coaches, your student will learn to set specific and realistic short-term and long-term academic objectives, such as achieving specific score on an exam, exceeding a certain academic GPA. or making the dean's list.
With regular check-ins and adjustments to their study routine, our coaches will ensure your student stays on track.
Skills and techniques featured: SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) short- and long-term goal setting, visualization, priority setting, breaking down complex tasks, and defining reward systems
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Does your student experience anxiety and stress when faced with assignment deadlines or exams?
Our self-regulation coaching helps them manage test-related stress through relaxation techniques and positive self-talk, resulting in better exam performance.
Skills and techniques featured: managing impulsive behaviors, attention regulation, stress management, resilience training, and coping mechanisms.
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Is your student struggling to communicate with teachers and club advisors, negotiate responsibilities with peers, or balance their commitments without compromising academic performance?
Our coaches will assist your student to effectively set boundaries, request clarification from teachers and advisors, and negotiate solutions when facing a challenging situation.
The skills and techniques learned will enable your student to more efficiently balance their academic endeavors while fulfilling their extracurricular commitments.
Skills and techniques featured: conflict resolution, negotiation skills, setting boundaries, conflict management, and persuasive communication
Commonly addressed executive functioning issues
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Time Management and Procrastination Avoidance
“Student X struggles to complete a research project on time because they underestimated the time required for research, resulting in a last-minute rush and incomplete work.”
“Student Y has multiple assignments due in the same week, but they struggle to allocate their study time effectively, leading to late nights and high stress levels.”
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Organization and Planning
“Student X frequently loses important worksheets and forgets to turn in assignments because their backpack is disorganized, with papers scattered everywhere.”
“Student Y often forgets to bring the necessary materials to chemistry class, resulting in missed labs and incomplete assignments.”
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Self-regulation
“Student X becomes easily distracted and frustrated while studying for final exams, causing them to give up studying altogether.”
“Student Y has a habit of impulsively checking social media on their phone during class, even when it's against the rules, which affects their concentration and academic performance.”
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Goal Setting
“Student X wants to improve their math grades but they find it challenging to break down the goal of improving their math skills into smaller, achievable milestones.”
“Student Y is passionate about joining the school's debate club and wants to set a goal of becoming a more confident speaker. However, they struggle to define specific objectives or steps to achieve this goal, making it difficult to track progress.”
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Communication and Advocacy
“Student X has difficulty in understanding certain topics in class but is hesitant to ask questions.”
“Student Y is passionate about a club's fundraising idea but needs to advocate for the proposal to be accepted by the school administration.”