Academic Coach or Tutor Near Stark State College

Working one-on-one with an academic coach will provide the necessary support for students to:

• better manage their time
• improve their note & study skills
• effectively prepare for tests and exams
• reduce pain of writing papers
• create positive group work experiences
• stop procrastinating

Could your student benefit from improved accountability and follow-through? Academic Coaching Specialists has their back. 

• We’ll help reduce stress when studying for an upcoming test or exam
• We’ll help them become masters of their time, while overcoming temptations to procrastinate and skip class
• Our programs create more efficient learners, so student’s have more free time to enjoy non-academic activities

First-Year Students

First year students starting or continuing are our most common clients. We find that the best approach to college is a proactive one. Starting from the top, we work with students on what they already know from high school or previous college semesters, and build upon those skills. Stark State students who begin their freshman year with an academic coach find they are much more prepared and ahead of their peers. They are also less stressed and find they have more free time to enjoy non-academic activities.

Academic Probation

Situations can get sticky. Students who find themselves on academic probation at Stark State can take part in our Academic 911 program. This academic coaching program is designed to address the immediate problems in order to get the student back in good standing. Further, it teaches how to avoid potential issues in the future and strives to break any bad habits of the past. Coaches will identify any individual problems, and make any necessary referrals for tutoring or suggest other campus resources where appropriate.

Online or Remote Learning

Trouble with online or remote courses? Academic Coaching Specialists can also help Stark State students remain focused and engaged in their virtual or hybrid classes. Tutoring is not always the best option for these types of courses, as the content is not typically the problem. Rather, the ability to see things laid out and in order, along with some incremental motivation, is usually all that is needed for students to see a vast improvement.  Providing accountability and a step-by-step plan, students will begin to see how online courses can be successfully navigated. Our coaches will stay involved each week, making sure you are not overwhelmed or procrastinating on getting things completed.

Top athletes have trainers and coaches to help them reach their full potential. They are there to motivate and provide encouragement when the going gets tough. They push when they see that the athlete is capable of more. They hold them accountable to what is expected of them. They equip their players with skills and strategies that will help them win when game time comes.

Putting an academic coach in your student’s corner today can ensure they will have a similar structure of support to get through even the toughest semester.

• Our coaches are experienced, passionate educators, not peers
• We earn trust by demonstrating that our methods work in real life
• Coaches don’t just respond to a student’s needs, they anticipate them

Academic Coaching empowers college students to improve in areas such as:

• Time Management and organization
• Developing their “why” while establishing a compelling reason to be a successful student
• Resisting online and social distractions
• Avoiding procrastination
• Keeping track of assignments and meeting course deadlines
• Becoming an independent learner
• Exploring effective test taking strategies
• Developing a proactive study strategy for mid terms and finals
• Coping with stress and anxiety
• Improving memory and retaining critical information from courses and lectures
• Becoming an active class participant
• Setting and accomplishing learning goals

We offer convenient in-person and remote coaching options to meet your student’s needs.  

Students Transitioning Into College

The best approach to academic coaching is a proactive one.  Whether your student sailed through high school or hit a few bumps along the way, arming them with the skills needed to make a smooth transition to college is an investment that pays off.

Student Athletes

Succeeding as a college athlete takes both brains and brawn.  While the university coaches will help your student athlete succeed on the field, success in the classroom starts with Academic Coaching Specialists.

Students with Learning Differences

Our academic coaching programs are focused on helping students of all academic abilities, better utilize their strengths to overcome areas of challenge. We’re experienced in working with students who have: ADHD, ADD, Executive Functioning Disorder, anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injury, or other various processing and learning differences.

Students on Academic Probation

If your student has found themselves on academic probation at The University of Akron, Academic Coaching Specialists can help them improve their grades and restore their pathway to graduation.

Students Struggling with Online Learning

Staying motivated in a virtual learning environment can be a struggle for any student, especially one who’s still acclimating to the college experience.  Academic coaching can aid your student in navigating the challenges associated with online learning while helping them achieve their vision of success.

Average & High Achieving Students

At Academic Coaching Specialists we understand that every student learns differently and there’s many pathways to success.  This is why our personalized coaching is perfect for all students, even the highest of achievers that are consistently looking for ways to hone their skills and sharpen their competitive edge.

You want the very best for your student, at Academic Coaching Specialists that’s exactly what we offer.  Our coaching services are unparalleled, here’s just a few of the reasons why:

• Our coaches are passionate, experienced and lifelong educators

• We equip students with lifelong tools for success

• We build trusted relationships and become a long-term resource

• We don’t just respond to a student’s needs, we anticipate them