Look no further for academic coaching and tutoring! Academic Coaching Specialists provides the premiere academic coaching and tutoring in Chagrin Falls, OH.
Let us help your teen become the best student they have ever been!
Improve grades and confidence
Reduce stress and anxiety
Tutors at ACS will allow your son or daughter to work through challenging subject matter and build up confidence. Academic Coaches will provide them with the support they need to get over hurdles and stay the course!
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.
Excitement and Anxiety can often go hand-in-hand. When starting a new adventure such as high school or college, students can easily become overwhelmed with the transition. The habits they have developed that have served them well up to this point may need to change, and that can cause some confusion or frustration.
One way to make them feel more confident is to acknowledge their feelings.
Telling them they are being silly or that they will be fine is just not helpful in this situation. Students feel how they feel and their perception is their reality, no matter how many times you as their parent tell them otherwise. Allow them to express how they are feeling about making this move. Express your understanding of their feelings but be cautious to downplay or make light of them. Even if you are looking at it with the perspective of “been there, done that”, their experience will be different than yours, so be aware of the advice you give or the words you choose.
Allow them to make decisions.
Students often suffer from “choice overload” when they get to high school or college. Decisions such as what classes to take or how to arrange their schedule, have been done for them up to this point. Something as simple as, “when do you want to schedule lunch?” can throw them into a panic. It may be tempting at that point to step in and create the “perfect schedule” for them as you see it. This will not help! In fact, it will be detrimental to their growth. Talk them through some scenarios, but allow them to come to the conclusions. Even if you think they are not the optimal choices, allow them to make the choice, follow through on it, and assess the results at the end. This is part of what they will need to do as they move forward, not only in school, but in life. Giving them control over their choices creates an investment in their success.
Provide the support they need.
If they are feeling nervous or want some extra support, an academic coach is a great resource to put in place as they make the move to high school or college. An experienced educator who can guide them through each stage can put their mind at ease and allow you as a parent to breathe easier as well. Having someone they can go to who is knowledgeable and can help them navigate their new environment can give them all the confidence they need to move forward without so much anxiety. An academic coach functions in much the same manner as an athletic coach- they encourage, motivate, prepare and provide feedback. Aligning your teen with an academic coach or tutor before they even start the school year can be a huge confidence boost for them, and an “insurance policy” of sorts on your end that they will not fall through the cracks.
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. “