Serving Burlingame • San Mateo • Hillsborough

Academic Coaching in Burlingame, San Mateo & Hillsborough

Is your child struggling despite putting in hours of studying? Learn how to learn—master study skills, time management, and organization that transform academic performance, not just for this semester, but for life.

Comprehensive Monthly Program: Weekly deep-dive sessions + daily afterschool check-ins + unlimited access when you’re stuck. Real accountability. Real habit change. Real results.
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Is Academic Coaching Right for Your Child?

📚 Works hard but doesn’t see results

Your child spends hours studying but grades don’t reflect the effort. They’re working harder, not smarter, because no one taught them effective study strategies.

⏰ Poor time management

Procrastinates on assignments, crams for tests at the last minute, stays up late to finish work that could have been done earlier.

📝 Disorganized materials and approach

Loses papers, forgets assignments, doesn’t use a planner effectively, can’t find what they need when they need it.

🎯 Lacks effective study strategies

Re-reads notes over and over, highlights everything, doesn’t know how to prepare for tests beyond “looking over” material.

😰 Test anxiety or poor test performance

Knows the material but freezes during tests, makes careless errors, runs out of time, or doesn’t know how to approach different question types.

🎓 Transitioning to harder material

Moving from elementary to middle school, or middle school to high school, and the increased demands are overwhelming.

If several of these sound familiar, academic coaching can help your child develop the skills they need to succeed independently.

How the Academic Coaching Program Works

This isn’t traditional tutoring. It’s comprehensive support that meets your child where the challenges actually happen—every single day.

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4 Weekly Coaching Sessions

Deep-dive 90-minute sessions where we work on building systems, learning strategies, and tackling actual schoolwork using proven study methods.

Extended sessions give us time to work through real assignments and build lasting strategies.
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Daily Afterschool Check-Ins

10-15 minute video or phone calls every school day. We review what’s due, plan the afternoon/evening, identify potential problems, and set one concrete goal.

Daily accountability when homework actually happens = habit formation.
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Unlimited Text/Email Access

Stuck on starting an assignment? Overwhelmed at 8pm? Send me a message. I respond within 24 hours on weekdays (usually much faster).

Real-time support when challenges happen, not days later in the next session.
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Parent Communication

Weekly progress updates + on-demand calls when needed. You’ll know what we’re working on, what’s improving, and where your child still needs support.

Complimentary parent support included in your monthly program.
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Progress Tracking

I monitor grades, assignment completion, and system usage. We adjust strategies based on what’s actually working (not what should work in theory).

Complimentary data tracking keeps us responsive to your child’s needs.
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Premium Welcome Kit

Pomodoro timer, planner, color-coded organization system, fidget tools, and strategy reference cards—everything your child needs to start strong.

Professional tools chosen for effective learning, not generic school supplies.

What Parents & Students Say

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The daily check-ins changed everything. My son actually USES his planner now because Rei checks it every afternoon. He’s gone from forgetting assignments constantly to turning everything in on time. I can’t believe the transformation.

Parent Name

Parent of 9th Grade Student, San Mateo

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Before Rei, I was my daughter’s executive function. I reminded her about everything, organized everything, managed everything. Now she has systems that work and daily accountability. I’m not her brain anymore—she’s developing her own. Worth every penny.

Parent Name

Parent of 7th Grade Student, Burlingame

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Weekly tutoring never helped me. I’d learn strategies in sessions but forget to use them. The daily check-ins make me actually DO the things we talk about. And when I get stuck, I can text Rei instead of melting down. Game changer.

Student Name, Age 16

11th Grade Student, Hillsborough

What You’ll Gain from Academic Coaching

Core Skills We’ll Build

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Effective Study Strategies

Active recall, spaced repetition, the Pomodoro technique, interleaving practice—research-backed methods that actually work, not just “study harder.”

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Time Management & Planning

Breaking down long-term projects, creating realistic schedules, prioritizing tasks, avoiding procrastination, balancing multiple demands.

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Organization Systems That Stick

Physical and digital organization for materials, notes, and assignments. Creating systems that are sustainable and actually get used.

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Task Initiation & Follow-Through

Strategies to start tasks without procrastination, maintain momentum, and actually finish what you start.

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Note-Taking & Memory Skills

Cornell method, concept mapping, effective summarization. Taking notes that are actually useful for studying later.

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Test Preparation & Confidence

Strategic review methods, managing test anxiety, approaching different question types, learning from mistakes.

Results You Can Expect

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Better Grades & Fewer Missing Assignments

Improved performance as strategies take effect and systems become habits. Many students see significant grade improvements within 8-12 weeks.

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Less Family Conflict

Homework battles decrease dramatically. You’re not the nag anymore—the systems and daily check-ins provide the external structure your child needs.

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Growing Independence

Your child builds executive function skills that will last beyond high school. They learn to manage themselves, not just rely on you.

Most students see meaningful changes within 6-12 weeks of consistent coaching. Building lasting skills is a process, not an overnight fix—most students work with me for a semester or full school year.

Investment

Comprehensive Monthly Program

Academic Coaching

$1,500/month

What’s Included:

4 Weekly Sessions (90 min) Extended deep-dive coaching sessions
Daily Afterschool Check-Ins 10-15 min every school day (Mon-Fri)
Unlimited Access Text/email support when you’re stuck
Parent Support Weekly updates + on-demand calls (complimentary)
Progress Tracking Grade monitoring & system adjustments (complimentary)
Premium Welcome Kit All the tools needed to start strong
3-Month Minimum Commitment Required

Real executive function change takes time. Anything less won’t produce lasting results.

Breaking Down the Value:

4 weekly sessions at 90 min (6 hours) $900
Daily afterschool check-ins (~5 hours/month) $600
Parent support & coordination Complimentary
Progress tracking & unlimited access Complimentary
Your Monthly Investment: $1,500

Why 3 Months Minimum?

Month 1

Assessment, system setup, building trust and routines

Month 2

Habit formation, working through resistance, refinement

Month 3

Independence building, solidifying systems, reducing scaffolding

Without all three phases, we’re just putting band-aids on. Real change requires time and consistency.

Start Your 3-Month Transformation

Limited availability: Currently accepting 2 new clients for winter/spring semester

Frequently Asked Questions

How is academic coaching different from tutoring? +
Tutoring focuses on content—helping students understand math, science, or English concepts. Academic coaching focuses on process—teaching students how to study, organize, manage time, and approach learning strategically. Think of tutoring as teaching the “what” and coaching as teaching the “how.” Both are valuable, and many students benefit from a combination.
Can my child benefit from both tutoring and academic coaching? +
Absolutely! Many students need both. If your child struggles with specific subjects AND doesn’t have good study habits, combining tutoring and coaching provides comprehensive support. I can integrate both in our sessions or work alongside other tutors your child is seeing.
How long does it take to see results? +
Most students see improvements in organization and confidence within 4-6 weeks. Grade improvements typically show up within 6-12 weeks, after new strategies have been practiced and habits solidified. Building lasting executive function skills is a process, not an overnight fix—most students work with me for a semester or full school year.
What ages/grade levels do you work with? +
I work with students from late elementary school through high school (typically grades 4-12). Younger students focus on building basic organizational habits and study routines, while older students work on more sophisticated strategies and college preparation.
Do you offer in-person or online coaching? +
Both! I offer in-person academic coaching in Burlingame, San Mateo, and Hillsborough, as well as online coaching via Zoom. The daily afterschool check-ins are typically done by phone or video call (whichever works best for your family), while weekly sessions can be in-person or virtual based on your preference.
What if my child resists coaching or thinks they don’t need help? +
Resistance is common, especially with students who are getting by without too much struggle (or who are so used to struggling they don’t believe things can change). I create a collaborative, non-judgmental environment where students discover for themselves what’s working and what isn’t. Often, once they experience less stress and better results, they become enthusiastic participants in their own improvement.
My child’s grades are good. Is academic coaching still useful? +
Yes! Students who are already doing well often benefit tremendously from coaching. We can help them work more efficiently (less time, same or better results), prepare for the increased rigor of advanced classes or college, or develop elite-level study skills that take good students to exceptional.

Ready to Transform How Your Child Learns?

Let’s discuss your child’s current challenges and goals. Schedule a free consultation to learn how academic coaching can help your student work smarter, reduce stress, and achieve their full potential.

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Free 30-minute strategy call. No pressure—just a conversation about how I can help.