Empowering Students through Mastery of Executive Function Skills & Study Strategies
SOS4Students works with students of all abilities, including those with executive function challenges and special needs. Our skilled and seasoned coaches have extensive experience with middle school, high school, and college students both in-person and online.
- For Students Ages 10 to 21 and Adults Returning to School or Struggling with Executive Function
- Available Online or In-Person
- Sessions Available Year-Round
- Seasoned Educators with Years of Experience
Our Coaching Philosophy
We believe all students are capable of succeeding in school, but many simply lack the skills and strategies necessary to do so.
- Most academic challenges result from a lack of executive function skills and/or adequate study strategies for approaching schoolwork, organization, and making time for socialization.
- Once students learn these skills, what once seemed overwhelming suddenly becomes manageable.
- Students become more motivated, relaxed, self-confident, and able to enjoy the rewards of academic success—both at school and at home.
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Praise for SOS4Students Coaching
SOS4Students worked with my son a few years back (as a high school student). He is now finishing Junior college and transferring to a 4-year college in the fall. . . . read more › “past SOS4Students parent”
I so appreciate what you’ve done for our son and us as a family. You’ve given him some great tools … . . . read more › “Ellen Odza”
SOS4Students worked with my son a few years back (as a high school student). He is now finishing Junior college and transferring to a 4-year college in the fall. . . . read more › “SOS4Students parent”
I rave about Bianca, my child’s executive function coach, in all my circles. But even more importantly, I rave about how Beth advocated for my child at their SF High School. . . . read more › “T, parent from San Francisco”
Within two months of working with (SOS4Students) my son is at the very top of his class. The change is miraculous. . . . read more › “Lynne Brody”
I just want to thank you for the great work you’re doing with our son … I’m so pleased with the end result … Thanks again for helping my son begin to reach his potential. . . . read more › “Jennifer Fish Wilson”
I highly recommend (SOS4Students). Definitely a life saver for my son and our family relationship. . . . read more › “Tammy Appling-Cabading”
Our daughter made the Maybeck HS honor roll. Thank you SOS4Students for your part in the heavy lifting that helped to bring us here. . . . read more › “Amy Shutkin”
(SOS4Students coach) Amber has been a great help to us and to Elijah. She is hard working, diligent, insightful and caring. . . . read more › “David M”
SOS4Students worked with my son a few years back (as a high school student). He is now finishing Junior college and transferring to a 4-year college in the fall. . . . read more › “East Bay Psychologist”
I can’t say enough positive things about our experience with our son’s (SOS4Students) coach this year. . . . read more › “Mary Firestone”
Our son received excellent help in an environment that he loved. SOS4Students also provided expert advice to us as parents on how to help him throughout the week. . . . read more › “Terry Riggins”
I found SOS4Students online where they talked about helping kids with “executive function,” and that resonated with me. (With SOS4Students), my daughter established some momentum and began to confront her tasks rather than avoid them. . . . read more › “A Mother in the Pacific Northwest”
SOS4Students has been a life-saver for my 6th grade son, who has ADHD, SPD, and Dysgraphia. Beth brings such enthusiasm, energy, and expertise to all of his sessions. My son responds very well to any suggestions or ideas that she has and taught us so much as well. . . . read more › “Dan and Cris Silva”
Getting coaching my first year of college was a game changer. I didn’t even know where to start. My (SOS4Students) coach and I started strategizing and building a plan to tackle each class. . . . read more › “Saarah Shah”
We have recommended SOS4Students to several parents who have children with similar struggles as ours and will continue to sing the praises of your company. . . . read more › “Eli Olson”
The difference in grades and attitude from the beginning of the school year until the end was dramatic. Our son’s success in school last semester gave him back confidence. . . . read more › “A Grateful Parent”
Coaching FAQs
Other students may achieve better-than-average grades, but doing so requires lengthy, inefficient hours at home slogging through assignments with great frustration. Some wrestle with excessive use of the internet and social media, full after school schedules (including sports and jobs), and demanding course loads.
Other students we coach may have atypical learning profiles, such as those with ADHD or other learning challenges that make academic success difficult to achieve without outside assistance.
SOS4Students has helped make many underachieving, even failing, students of all ages confident and productive. Our goal is to teach students how to get on top of work before it gets on top of them!
Keeping the long-term goals in mind, each session addresses what will make the most impact at the moment, such as attacking a large history project, sorting through a disheveled backpack, preparing for a biology test, or exploring obstacles beyond the student’s control.
The student, in partnership with the coach, begins making choices related to his or her own success. Study strategies are introduced in the context of real and immediate issues to help build skills the student can apply in context. Reviewing, practicing, and developing these skills over time reinforces positive habits, creating long-term mastery and instilling confidence.
In general, we believe that at least four (for summer) or six (for school year) coaching sessions are necessary for the coach and the student to make a connection, and for the coach to develop a deeper understanding of the student’s needs. We suggest four sessions for summer to better align with summer school schedules.
At the completion of the four or six coaching sessions, parents/caregivers and the coach meet for a follow-up to determine next steps, review progress, and chart future coaching needs, if needed. Most often, students continue with their coaching beyond the initial sessions as they are just starting to build skills and momentum.
All fee information is included in the intake package and contract that is sent by email prior to the first session. After the initial sessions are completed, continuing students will revert to a monthly payment schedule.
To ensure placement in either the Summer Coaching Program or the School Year Coaching Program, students must be on our coaching waiting list to secure a slot.
How We Can Help
For more information on how SOS4Students can help, contact us today.