Academic Coaching: Building Confidence and Skills for Academic Success

Every student has the potential for academic success. Sometimes, they just need the right support, strategies, and encouragement to reach their goals.

At Mindful Moments, our student coaching goes beyond mere homework help. We work with students to strengthen essential study skills that lead to long-term success, including reading comprehension, organization, study habits, executive functioning, and academic confidence.

Through personalized coaching, students learn to tackle challenges with increased confidence, develop effective learning habits, and become independent learners.

We serve students in grades 5–12, both virtually and in person.

Help Your Child Start the School Year with Confidence

A new school year brings new teachers, greater independence, and higher expectations. For many students, that transition can feel exciting—but also overwhelming. 

The Summer Bridge Program is a four-week academic coaching experience crafted to help rising middle school students build the habits, confidence, and study skills they'll need to achieve academic success as they enter the new school year. 

Rather than simply reviewing academic content, this program focuses on developing essential skills that support long-term success both inside and outside the classroom. 

Designed for:

Rising 6th–12th grade students

📍 Available virtually and in person throughout the Charlotte area. 

What Students Will Gain

Stronger reading comprehension and critical-thinking skills

Organization and executive functioning strategies

Effective study habits and learning routines

Greater confidence and academic independence

Goal-setting and self-advocacy skills

A smoother, more confident transition into the new school year 

Program Dates: July 13 – August 7, 2026

Duration: 4 weeks

Format: Small-group academic coaching 

Enrollment is limited to provide each student with personalized support and meaningful engagement. 

Ready to help your child begin the school year feeling confident and prepared? Complete the inquiry form below to learn more.

Academic coaching is essential for achieving academic success, as it helps students develop the skills and habits needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Unlike traditional tutoring, student coaching emphasizes how students learn—not just the content they learn. Together, we'll focus on enhancing: ✔ Reading comprehension ✔ Critical thinking and inferencing ✔ Study skills ✔ Organization and time management ✔ Executive functioning skills ✔ Goal setting ✔ Academic confidence ✔ Self-advocacy.

Academic coaching may be a fantastic option for students aiming for academic success who:  • Struggle with reading comprehension  • Have difficulty staying organized  • Need support with study skills and effective study habits  • Feel overwhelmed by schoolwork  • Lack confidence in their academic abilities  • Need help transitioning to middle school  • Have strong potential but require additional structure and support  • Want to become more independent learners.

Reading Comprehension for Academic Success

Through student coaching, learners adopt effective strategies for:

• Finding evidence in text

• Making inferences

• Determining the main idea

• Understanding vocabulary in context

• Strengthening critical thinking skills and essential study skills.

Through student coaching, students learn essential study skills, such as how to manage assignments effectively, organize materials efficiently, break large tasks into smaller, manageable steps, improve time management, and develop productive routines that contribute to their academic success.

Students learn how to: 

• Develop a growth mindset to enhance their academic success 

• Advocate for themselves in their educational journey 

• Navigate academic challenges through effective student coaching 

• Build resilience to overcome obstacles 

• Celebrate progress and success while improving their study skills

Each coaching session is personalized to support the student's unique needs and goals, fostering academic success through tailored student coaching. A typical session may include: • An academic check-in to monitor progress • Skill-building activities to enhance study skills • Reading comprehension practice to develop foundational abilities • Organization and planning support for better time management • Goal setting to chart a clear path to achievement • Reflection and next steps to evaluate progress and plan future actions. Parents receive ongoing communication and progress updates to stay informed about their child's academic journey.

Hi, I'm Shantae. I'm an educator, mindfulness instructor, and academic coach with nearly two decades of experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds and learning styles. Throughout my career, I have witnessed that academic success extends beyond just achieving good grades. Students truly thrive when they feel confident, supported, and equipped with the essential study skills to navigate challenges independently. My goal is to provide effective student coaching that helps students strengthen both their academic abilities and their confidence, empowering them to show up as their best selves in school and beyond.

Let's work together to help your student develop the study skills, confidence, and strategies necessary for academic success through effective student coaching.