Perhaps you have used a tutor in the past, either as part of a school program or an outside person. Maybe your student found some success with them in the form of a better or passing grade in a class. But what if they are still struggling with other areas of school? This is when tutoring is only part of what they need in San Antonio, TX.
- Are they always forgetting about or turning assignments in late?
- When asked, do they know what they have due, coming up, or missing?
- Do they keep a paper planner and refer to it each and every day?
- Is homework or working independently a very difficult task for them?
The answer for some may be to try working with an academic coach. Our coaches are experienced educators who have worked with a diverse student population. They understand the challenges students face and know how to help them. Just as athletic coaches provide direction and encouragement, so too do academic coaches offer these qualities when working with students.
COLLEGE
ACADEMIC COACHING
Our college academic coaching program focuses on supporting students through organization, time management, goal setting and accountability.
COLLEGE
TUTORING
Has your student found themselves on academic probation or falling behind in their college coursework? Our expert educators can help!
HIGH SCHOOL
ACADEMIC COACHING
Our high school academic coaches teach students how to organize, prioritize and utilize effective study, note and test taking strategies.
HIGH SCHOOL
TUTORING
If your high school student is stressed with their demanding course load or needs help getting back on top of a challenging subject, give us a call.
An academic coach will meet with your student one-on-one each week and organize time and materials. Together they will determine what is due, when to work on it, and get it in on time. No more missed assignments or surprise tests. Academic coaching puts a heavy emphasis on time awareness and planning. We even provide a custom academic planning tool that allows the student to easily manage all of their academics, commitments, and activities in 4 easy steps. Each week the coach will review the progress and help the student plan for what’s next.
Tools for the Trade
Learning is a full-time job for students. And as with any job, there are certain tools that one is expected to have to be able to successfully do their job. A carpenter cannot build without a hammer, a doctor cannot assess without a stethoscope, etc. Therefore, a student should not have to try to piece together information to learn without solid organization, notetaking, studying and test taking skills. These “tools” are essential to any student doing well, though so many of them struggle to “get the job done” with less than half of these. These “soft” or executive function skills are not directly taught in school (though they should be!) and as a result many students feel like they missed something or are always the last to figure things out. Well, no more! We can help put them in control and help them feel like they are finally in charge of their education and future.
NJ D.
” The program has geared me up for success not only in the classroom but also in life. Having a dedicated plan day in and day out has helped me achieve so much. With the help and guidance from ACS, I was able to graduate college (which I never thought could happen) and have helped me land my dream job right out of college! Thank you ACS!! “
Joe D.
” I was able to improve my test scores, improve my overall grades and even make dean’s list. I also gained a new mentor, coach, and friend. I am using the skills I learned through ACS daily in my career such as planning, focusing, and prioritizing my tasks each day. “
Carolina B.
” I struggle with time management and I have learned that I need accountability to finish and reach my goals. Having someone who cares about my success, offering tools and strategies to get there, has been crucial for my professional and personal development. I am so grateful for this support from ACS in this journey. “