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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are irritable, snappy and stressed or quiet and withdrawn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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“I liked the way Amanda made me feel, comfortable and at ease. She listened to me and she understood what help I needed. She made a plan for me which I found easy to follow and helpful. I went from feeling overwhelmed to in control of my schedule.

My study at home was dark and quite cluttered and she suggested to my parents that they change it to be lighter and fresher, which they did. I now have my own study space that enables me to work quietly and happily in.

It is now the new school year and I am looking forward to meeting with Amanda to help me again to plan out my busy schedule. Thanks Amanda for all of your help!”

Year 8 Student, Maribyrnong Secondary College

My son now feels more prepared about going to secondary school after the transition workshop and he found the diary/planner exercise very useful to learn how to plan and manage his time. He also gained many other tips from the workshop that he can put into practice next year.

Thank you for a fantastic workshop which has reduced a little of his anxieties about what to expect and as a parent this is a relief.

Karen, parent of Year 6 student