Executive Functions
The executive functions are a set of neurologically-based skills that help us organize, plan, prioritize, and pay attention. Though these skills are rarely directly taught or assessed in classrooms, they can often be the underlying factors to poor school performance. Our team develops structured, personalized programs to establish and nurture these increasingly valuable skills with students. Our coaches work with students in a one-on-one setting to help grow and develop the following skills:
- Goal Setting
- Organization
- Planning
- Time Management
- Writing Skills
- Study Skills
- Note Taking
- Initiation
- Attention
- Emotional Regulation
- Self-Evaluation
College Coaching
The college years are academically demanding, stressful, and daunting. Our college coaches work virtually with students all over the country to help empower them to become successful and independent learners. In our College Coaching program, students learn organizational, planning, and decision-making skills that will help them succeed in college and beyond.
Workshops
Throughout the year, our team offers workshops and transition to college packages that help students refine specific skills that will help them reach their academic goals. Our workshops, college prep programs, and transition packages develop executive functioning skills and prepare students for the transition from middle school to high school or from high school to college.
Check out our events page for upcoming workshops and other programming.
FAQ
What role do the Executive Functions play in student success?
The Executive Functions (EFs) are the control center of the brain. They determine how well we are able to concentrate, pay attention, and get things done. In other words, the executive functions are the part of our brain that allow us to carry out a task as we work towards a goal.
Who can benefit from Academic Coaching?
Many students benefit from Academic Coaching! We work with students who:
- Experience learning difficulties
- Have ADHD
- Are stressed out and overwhelmed
- Feel like they can’t keep up no matter how hard they try
- Struggle with perfectionism
- Struggle to initiate
- Constantly miss deadlines
Who are Galin’s Academic Coaches?
Our coaches come from all educational backgrounds. They are teachers, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. All coaches participate in our Academic Coaching training program and receive additional continuing professional development.
Learn more about our coaches on our team page!
How to Start
Contact Us
Want to learn more about our Academic Coaching program and see if it might be a good fit for your student? Give us a call or submit an inquiry form.
Set Up a Call
A director will set up a call (or meet with you in person if you are located near one of our offices!) to talk about program specifics and help you find the best fit for your student and your family.
Get Going!
Once your student is signed up, they will be matched with a coach. What’s next? We get going!
