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Academic Success Coaching

Coaching that ends in confidence.

Executive-function and study-skills coaching from Grade 7 through postsecondary. One skill per session, applied to real schoolwork.

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Free · no pressure · determine fit in 20 minutes

Sound familiar?

Do simple school tasks turn into daily battles, even with reminders and planning?

The challenge usually isn’t ability. It’s being expected to organize, plan, and manage time without ever being taught how. Your child understands the material. Execution is the missing piece.

They are not alone. We can help.

Student overwhelmed at a desk covered in books

What coaching builds

Lasting academic systems, not last-minute rescues.

Skills your child carries into high school, university, college, or certification programs, long after coaching ends.

  • Set clear goals

    Weekly targets your child actually sets, and owns.

  • Reduce test anxiety

    Preparation systems that make exams feel predictable.

  • Execute independently

    From “did you start yet?” to work that gets done unprompted.

  • Stronger executive skills

    Attention, working memory, and follow-through, trained deliberately.

  • Build study routines

    Repeatable structures that survive busy weeks.

  • School-life balance

    Less catch-up chaos, more time for everything else.

Student in a virtual session with her academic coach
Student focused on work in class Student studying with focus

A typical week

One skill per session. Applied to real schoolwork, immediately.

  1. Learn the skill. Each session targets one executive-functioning skill: planning, prioritizing, breaking down projects.

  2. Apply it right away. The second half of the session is spent using the skill on this week’s actual assignments.

  3. Adjust in real time. The coach watches it work (or not) and refines the approach in the same session, with no waiting a week to course-correct.

Structured stream: 2–3 sessions / week · Flexible stream: weekly or as needed

One program · two streams

Choose the level of support that fits.

Tier 1

Self-Paced Coaching

Targeted, flexible support for students who can apply strategies more independently between sessions.

$180per session · incl. HST

Frequency
Up to once weekly, booked as needed
Weekly investment
$180
Structure
Flexible focus based on current needs
Best for
Students who can practise more independently
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Tier 2

Higher support

Structured Program

A higher-support model for students who benefit from consistency, repetition, and hands-on guidance throughout the week.

$120per session · incl. HST

Frequency
2–3 recurring sessions each week
Weekly investment
$240–$360
Structure
Predictable plan with frequent guided practice
Best for
Consistency, repetition & closer follow-through
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Every session includes

  • A clear session goal
  • A personalized strategy or system
  • Guided practice with current schoolwork
  • A between-session application plan
  • A written summary in their Weekly Progress Workbook

Prefer to read it all first? The Parent & Caregiver Guide walks through both streams, the topics covered, and the questions parents ask most. Free, no sign-up.

Download the guide (PDF)

What we cover

Program modules

Each week targets one skill area, chosen from your child’s Personalized Student Profile. Tap any module to learn more.

Self-Assessment, Motivation & Goal-Setting
Students learn where their strengths and challenges lie, connect schoolwork to what matters to them, and set goals they actually own.
Self-Monitoring, Energy & Regulation
Noticing focus, energy, and frustration levels, and learning to adjust before the wheels come off.
Task Initiation, Procrastination & Goal-Directed Behaviour
Practical starters for the hardest moment of any task: beginning it.
Time Management & Workload Planning
Realistic weekly plans that account for deadlines, energy, and everything else in a student’s life.
Organization Systems
Simple, repeatable systems for materials, files, and folders, physical and digital.
Working Memory & External Memory Systems
Offloading the mental juggling act into checklists, planners, and tools that remember for you.
Managing Distractions & Sustaining Attention
Environment design and attention strategies for independent work.
Reading Comprehension & Assignment Decoding
Breaking down what an assignment is actually asking, and reading strategically rather than passively.
Writing Skills & Academic Communication
From blank page to structured draft, plus emailing teachers and asking for help effectively.
Effective Note-Taking
Note systems that make studying easier later, matched to how each student learns.
Research Skills
Finding, evaluating, and organizing sources without drowning in tabs.
Technology, AI & Support Resources
Using tech and AI tools as genuine supports for learning, not shortcuts that backfire.
Studying & Test Preparation
Evidence-based study methods and preparation plans that reduce exam anxiety.
Navigating School & Learning Platforms
Mastering Google Classroom, D2L/Brightspace, and the platforms schoolwork actually lives on.
IEP Understanding, Accessibility & Self-Advocacy
Understanding accommodations and learning to self-advocate. Our educational consultant can also attend IEP/IPRC meetings with you →
Focused EQAO & OSSLT Support
Targeted preparation for Ontario’s standardized assessments.

Need someone at the IEP table? Our educational consultant can attend IEP / IPRC meetings with you.

Planning ahead? Future Pathways career counselling helps with choosing courses and prepping grades for college and university.

Meet our coaches

Educators first. Coaches by design.

Anishia James Selvaratnam

Anishia James Selvaratnam

Coach

Ontario Certified Teacher · IEPs · Learning Disabilities · Academic Coaching

Specializes in Math & Sciences

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Melina Viola

Melina Viola

Coach

ADHD & Academic Coach · Life Coach · Executive Functioning · IEPs

Specializes in English & History

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What makes it different

This is more than tutoring.

How, not just what

Tutoring focuses on understanding a particular subject. Academic Success Coaching focuses on how a student approaches learning: planning, organization, time management, studying, task initiation, problem-solving, and follow-through, practised on their current coursework so support is immediately relevant.

Built for real school systems

Our practitioners bring expertise in special education and current school systems. The program is particularly supportive for neurodivergent learners and students who benefit from explicit instruction in organization, planning, and effective learning strategies.

Relationship first

The foundation of the program is relationship-building. When students feel supported and understood, they’re more open to developing new habits, and we focus on sustainable systems that last well beyond coaching.

Our simple process

Three steps. No pressure at any of them.

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  1. Step 1

    Book a no-pressure call

    Choose a coach and share what you’re looking for. Ask anything. This call is free.

  2. Step 2

    Book your intake assessment

    Book your Academic and Executive-Function Intake Assessment, where your coach builds your Personalized Student Profile.

  3. Step 3

    Grow with check-ins

    Your coach tracks what’s working and adjusts the plan to match your child’s growth.

Not sure which stream fits your child?

A free 20-minute call answers it, no commitment. Or start with the guide.

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Questions parents ask

Frequently asked questions

Who is an Academic Coach, and how does coaching help?
An Academic Coach is a professional trained in education who helps students develop the executive-functioning skills that drive school performance. Coaching is skill-based, structured, and goal-oriented, and especially helpful for students who feel overwhelmed, struggle with organization or time management, or attend tutoring without retaining information. Programming is fully individualized, built around each student’s Personalized Student Profile.
How does the program actually work?
Choose the stream that fits: Self-Paced Coaching (up to once weekly, booked as needed, $180/session) or the Structured Program (2–3 recurring sessions per week, $120/session). It starts with an Academic and Executive-Function Intake Assessment, where your coach builds a Personalized Student Profile. From there, sessions apply practical strategies directly to current schoolwork: organizing materials, planning assignments, managing deadlines, and strengthening follow-through. Fees are inclusive of HST.
Is coaching covered by insurance?
Academic coaching isn’t a regulated healthcare service, so it isn’t covered by extended health plans; sessions are private pay. If your child also receives psychotherapy at our clinic, we’ll help you understand the difference and choose what fits best.
What results can we expect?
Outcomes compound with consistency, but the first few weeks often bring noticeable shifts: better organization, clearer routines, and more willingness to complete tasks. Over time, expect stronger time management, lower academic stress, less reliance on reminders, and real independence.
Does it work for students with ADHD or learning disabilities?
Yes. It’s designed for them. We specialize in ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and executive-functioning challenges. In the first session your coach learns how your child learns best, then matches strategies and structures to their profile.

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