Academic Planning and Success
Based on Frances’ experience working with middle and high school students for over 20+ years (and raising 3 grown children), she understands how confidence can be undermined from discouraging classroom experiences and negative peer interactions. She not only provides academic support, executive functioning skills, and accountability for students, she comes alongside students to grow their confidence, help them to believe in their abilities and create more peace on the home front.
Well before COVID, educators noticed that social media affected how teens learn. For some students, the struggle to concentrate, be organized, self-advocate, and maintain a growth mindset make it nearly impossible to show mastery. They can become discouraged and disengage from learning altogether.
Frances provides an initial assessment and detailed summary report based on assessments, surveys and conversations with the student and the parent. She will provide recommendations about next steps.
Initial Assessment and Detailed Report
Includes results from AchieveWorks™ Personality, AchieveWorks™ Intelligences, AchieveWorks™ Learning and Productivity, a proprietary Student Academic Success Intake Survey, a proprietary Parent Reflection Intake Survey, and a 60-minute conversation with the student. Results and recommendations are presented during a virtual 60-minute family meeting.
Possible Academic Planning and Success Areas of Focus
Planning and time management systems based on personality and learning style
Task initiation, motivation, and goal setting
Creating a home study area designed for each personality/learning style that promotes focus and accountability
Sustained concentration and perseverance
Practice and development of growth mindset that helps students well beyond high school and college
Parent/guardian/student homework/academic success agreements with natural consequences that can include teachers and/or special education teachers.
Organization strategies for backpacks, home study areas, and at school
Time management strategies, practiced real-time during the school year so learning is relevant and effective
Note-taking skills and approaches based on learning style
Metacognitive support (awareness of self-defeating thought processes) and creation of affirmations and manifestations
Frances was the best college counselor I could have asked for. She is AWESOME! She actively focused on cultivating a relationship with me, and because she knew me, she knew my needs. We still keep in touch years later. 10/10!!
Stephen M
Through a very stressful college prep and search process, Frances was a guiding hand and encouraging voice. Her expertise made me feel confident that I'd find the right fit. And I did! I'm graduating from Northeastern University this spring.
Hannah H.
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