Executive function
Planning, prioritizing, starting tasks, and following through, the invisible skills school assumes but rarely teaches.
Academic coaching in Madison, WI & online
Academic coaching for students who need systems, structure, and confidence.
Some students do not need more content. They need ADHD-friendly study systems, executive-function support, accountability, and a steady mentor. Coaching builds the routines and confidence that make school feel manageable, with affirming, individualized support for neurodivergent learners.
Goal-oriented
Systems-based
Mentorship-focused
What coaching covers
Built around how you actually work.
Every plan is personalized, but most coaching touches these areas. The aim is sustainable systems that fit the student, not a rigid routine they'll abandon in a week.
Study systems & routines
Calendars, note systems, and weekly structures that reduce overwhelm and make progress visible.
ND-affirming support
Strategies that work with an ADHD or autistic brain, built on each student's strengths rather than against them.
Accountability
Regular check-ins and gentle structure so goals turn into steady, real-world follow-through.
Transitions
Support for big shifts, into college, into a graduate program, or into a more demanding course load.
Confidence & clarity
A calmer relationship with school, less anxiety around deadlines, and a clearer sense of direction.
Coaching packages
Two starting points, both fully personalized.
Sessions run 90–120 minutes with flexible scheduling. Many coaching plans are tailored after a consultation. These packages are the most common starting points.
Focused start
Standard Package
6× 90–120-min sessions
~10–12 hours of coaching
From $1,150 per package
Best for focused planning and system-building, core routines, goal-setting, and transition preparation.
- Goal clarity and a working plan
- Study systems and routines
- Transition and prep support
Deeper implementation
Extended Package
8× 90–120-min sessions
~14–16 hours of coaching
From $1,500 per package
Best for comprehensive preparation and deeper implementation, more time to build systems, develop skills, and put them into practice.
- Everything in Standard
- Deeper systems and skill-building
- Time to implement and refine
Every coaching plan is customizable, so the prices shown are starting points. Many students get a plan tailored to their exact goals after the consultation.
Who this helps most
For students who are capable, but overwhelmed.
Coaching is often the missing piece for bright students who lose points to disorganization, procrastination, or anxiety rather than ability. With the right systems, that gap closes, and school starts to feel a lot less heavy.
- Neurodivergent students who want strategies that fit them
- Perfectionistic or anxious students who feel stuck
- Students starting college or a graduate program
- High achievers who want more structure and direction
Common questions
Coaching, answered.
Do you work with neurodivergent students?
Yes. Coaching is affirming and individualized for neurodivergent students, including those with ADHD or autism. The focus is on systems and strategies that fit how each student actually works, building on strengths rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all routine.
What ages and levels do you coach?
High school, college, and graduate students. Coaching can focus on day-to-day academics or on bigger transitions like starting college or a graduate program.
How long are coaching sessions?
Sessions run 90–120 minutes with flexible scheduling, built around the student's goals and pace.
Is coaching the same as tutoring?
Not quite. Tutoring teaches subject content; coaching builds the systems, habits, and confidence that help a student manage all of their work. Many students benefit from a blend of both.
Now accepting a small number of students
Ready to get started?
Book a free consultation and we’ll find the right plan for your goals, timeline, and learning style, virtual anywhere, or in person around Madison.