by Gretchen | Jan 14, 2013 | Random Stuff
At the end of my sessions, I usually try to ask students what insights they’re taking away from our work together. I love hearing their answers, plus it’s a great way to concretize what they’ve learned. Recently, I worked with a student who had...
by Gretchen | Oct 1, 2012 | Academic Coaching, Organization, Procrastination
Homework. Blech. No one likes it. Especially on weekends. So how should students manage their time during their precious weekend time? When is the best time to do homework, and when is the best time to relax? In my experience, most students want to save their homework...
by Gretchen | Sep 24, 2012 | Academic Coaching, Study Skills
OK, that title might be a bit of an exaggeration. I don’t really believe that tutors do more harm than good — but I DO believe that there are some bad habits students fall victim to where tutors are concerned. Now that the school year has started, students...
by Gretchen | Mar 14, 2012 | Academic Coaching, For Parents
Today I met with another adult client. What a surprising turn my business is taking: that I’m attracting more and more adult learners who are going back to school. It is so impossibly sweet to see these grown-ups sincerely wanting to learn and feel competent,...
by Gretchen | Aug 27, 2011 | Academic Coaching, Creativity & Edges, Organization
Every year I encourage my academic coaching clients to decorate their planners (otherwise, time management can be so uninspiring). Because I practice what I preach, I made a collage too. Can you tell what my intentions for the school year include? The poem (made of...
