Faith-Based Academic & Executive Functioning Coaching
From Academic Friction
to Independent Flourishing
Helping students develop the skills — and the confidence — needed for lasting success. Personalized coaching that builds the executive function habits at the heart of independent learning.
The First Step Is Being Seen
Is your child struggling with…
Many students have the ability to succeed — they simply need support developing the executive function skills that lead to greater independence and academic success.
Missing or incomplete assignments
The Coaching Solution
A tracking system that keeps every assignment visible and accounted for.
Disorganization & forgotten materials
The Coaching Solution
Daily routines that make materials easy to find and keep close.
Homework battles at home
The Coaching Solution
Calmer evenings through shared expectations and gentle accountability.
Difficulty managing time & responsibilities
The Coaching Solution
Practical time-management tools that turn overwhelm into a plan.
Trouble getting started on tasks
The Coaching Solution
Activation strategies that help students begin — and keep going.
Frustration, overwhelm, or low confidence
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Encouragement that rebuilds belief in their own ability to succeed.
A Different Kind of Support
What is Executive Function Coaching?
Executive function skills are the mental processes that help students plan, organize, manage their time, stay focused, and follow through on responsibilities. Through personalized coaching, students learn practical strategies to:
- Complete homework consistently
- Manage assignments and school materials
- Manage time, plan ahead, & prioritize
- Approach challenges with greater confidence
- Build accountability & self-management
- Develop sustained focus & follow-through
Unlike tutoring, executive function coaching focuses on the skills that enable academic success — across all subjects and grade levels.
The Architect’s Blueprint
How the program works
A gentle, four-stage path from struggle to structure — each step designed to meet your child exactly where they are.
Free Parent Strategy Session
We discuss your child’s strengths, challenges, and goals.
A no-pressure conversation where we listen first. Together we identify the specific executive function gaps creating friction, and explore how a faith-based, counseling-informed approach can support your child's unique story.
Personalized Coaching Plan
A customized coaching plan designed around your child’s needs.
Drawing on 15 years of school-based counseling, Susan designs a tailored plan — targeting the skills your child needs most: organization, time management, task initiation, and self-advocacy. Every plan is age-appropriate and goal-driven.
Weekly Coaching Sessions
Students practice new skills, build routines, and develop greater independence.
Through consistent guidance, accountability, and encouragement, students rehearse real strategies — turning one-off wins into lifelong habits. Each session builds on the last, compounding confidence and capability.
Parent Partnership
Parents receive strategies and updates to support growth at home.
You are never on the sidelines. Susan shares practical tools and regular progress updates so the structure your child is building extends beyond the session — into the routines, evenings, and rhythms of home.
The Harvest
Benefits of coaching
Improved organization and follow-through
Reduced stress and frustration at home
Better management of school responsibilities
Newfound enjoyment of school
Increased confidence and self-advocacy
Greater independence & ownership of learning
An Honest Assessment
Is coaching a good fit?
This program is thoughtfully designed for a particular kind of student. Not every child needs coaching — but for these students, it can be transformational.
This program may benefit students who:
- ✓Are capable but academically inconsistent
- ✓Frequently lose track of assignments or materials
- ✓Have difficulty managing routines and expectations
- ✓Need repeated reminders to complete responsibilities
- ✓Feel overwhelmed by increased academic demands
Your Guide
About Susan Sanders
I have earned a master’s degree in counseling and a graduate certificate in school-based services counseling. I bring 15 years of experience working with students from ages 2 to 14 in a school environment.
As a student support coach, I help elementary and middle school students develop the habits, systems, and confidence needed to become independent learners.
My faith-based approach combines structure, accountability, encouragement, and practical skill building — helping students thrive both academically and personally.
Master's Degree
Counseling
Graduate Certificate
School-Based Services
Experience
15 Years
A Gift of Clarity
Schedule your free parent strategy session today
Let’s explore how coaching can help your child develop the skills needed for long-term success. This first conversation is free, warm, and entirely without pressure.
ESA funds accepted
Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) funds may be used toward coaching. Mention this in your session and Susan will walk you through the process.
