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Does any of this sound familiar?

So you have a son or daughter who is a student and sometimes you’re not sure they’re on top of things, and not sure how to help? They:

seem unsure of what homework needs to be completed and when it is due
they are struggling with getting the marks they are capable of in tests or exams
seem overwhelmed, get anxious and not sure where to start?
struggle with time and the management of a student planner/diary or don't use anything at all
works late until the night before in order to complete a task
sometimes or regularly miss project/assignment deadlines
don’t appear to understand the difference between homework and study/revision
are irritable, snappy and stressed or quiet and withdrawn
have a cluttered and disorganised desk or bedroom
have a school bag or locker full of ‘stuff’, the contents of which is largely unknown to them or anyone else
have piles of papers and notes that don't appear to be organised in anyway
spend a lot of time looking for information
get distracted easily and/or procrastinate
tell you that you nag too much and to leave them alone they have it in hand.

There is a solution!

Academic Life Coaching

Organising Students is about equipping students with simple and effective tools & strategies in organisation, time management and study skills which are key to their success and enjoyment at school and in life.

We work individually with students to develop a personal organisational approach that will work for them and help them take responsibility for their school work, activities and time. Each student is unique and our program is tailored to the individual needs of the student – there is no one size fits all approach!

As an Academic Life Coach, and also commonly referred to as an Executive Function Coach, Amanda, asks students questions to assess what they do and don’t know rather than jumping right in and solving the “problem”. Often they know more than they realise and its about building up their tool box with the right tools and strategies to suit them. The end goal is ensuring they can be in charge of their own learning and take control.

Most students have an inherent desire to learn and succeed and these programs are designed for those who are ready to improve themselves but simply don’t know how to go about it. Organising Students also coaches & supports parents and conducts workshops/webinars for students, parents and teachers in & outside of the school environment.

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The organising workshop was practical and included elements of transition which are relevant to all Year sixes, regardless of their chosen school.

It provided them with different skills they would need, a useful video of year 7s talking about what they faced and it definitely got our students thinking about secondary school earlier than they otherwise would have.

Year 6 teacher, Parkwood Green Primary School

“We found Amanda to be likeable, friendly and helpful. We felt Amanda understood well the complexities of a busy life as she is a busy parent too!

We asked Amanda to meet with our daughter, Charlotte to help her become more organised. Charlotte has a very busy schedule with not only school work but also a busy and demanding sports training schedule.

Amanda took the time to sit and talk with us and Charlotte about her current timetable and how it was not really working effectively. Amanda devised a plan and timetable that was not only efficient and easy to follow but also helped Charlotte work towards achieving her goals and helped her feel so much more in control of her time.

Amanda also suggested we change the study to make it more functional, less cluttered, lighter and more comfortable for Charlotte to sit and complete her school work, which we did. We now have a lovely study that not only looks great but Charlotte enjoys being in.

We found the overall experience to be a positive influence for Charlotte and it certainly helped us as parents, having a child feel so much more in control of her busy schedule.

We look forward to Amanda’s continuing help as Charlotte begins the new school year. We would have no hesitation in recommending Amanda to other parents with children that have busy schedules, who perhaps need some help with their planning. Amanda is definitely the one to help you”.

Belinda and Simon (parent of Charlotte a Year 8 Student at Maribyrnong Secondary College)