The Junior Year Program
Top Rankin College Foundations™
A personalized school-year mentoring program designed to help ambitious juniors enhance their writing skills, become more intentional learners, and strengthen their profiles as competitive college applicants before senior year begins. Our approach incorporates effective academic success strategies to ensure every student is prepared.
What Happens During the Year?
Quarter 1 — Academic Excellence
- Humanities tutoring
- AP English support
- Writing coaching
- Reading and discussion
- Time management
- Executive functioning coaching
- Grade improvement
Deliverable:
Academic Success Plan™
Quarter 2 — Identity & Exploration
Students begin to discover what genuinely interests them through a tailored exploration process.
- Career exploration
- Major exploration
- Personality strengths
- Values
- Leadership opportunities
- Clubs
- Volunteer work
Deliverable:
Purpose Portfolio
Quarter 3 — Building the Story
Students intentionally shape experiences they'll later write about, focusing on college admissions coaching to create a compelling narrative rather than merely collecting random extracurricular activities. They start to reflect on:
- What impact am I making?
- What problems do I enjoy solving?
- What kind of leader am I?
- What experiences make me different?
Deliverable:
Impact Resume
Quarter 4 — College Preparation
Now students are ready to think strategically about colleges. Together, we will harness personalized mentorship to:
- Build the college list
- Visit campuses
- Research majors
- Compare programs
- Understand admissions processes
- Begin brainstorming essays
Deliverable:
College Readiness Portfolio
Program Details
36 weeks of personalized mentorship
Includes:
- Weekly one-hour coaching sessions
- Humanities tutoring
- Writing coaching
- AP English support
- College planning
- College research
- Extracurricular strategy
- Summer planning
- Parent conferences
- Progress tracking
- Personalized resources
With twenty years of expertise teaching K-12 English and Social Studies, I understand that every student possesses a wealth of wisdom to share. Utilizing humor and creativity, I empower each student through personalized mentorship to discover their potential, implementing academic success strategies that foster remarkable growth and pave the way for college admissions coaching.
My teaching model incorporates academic success strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. I offer personalized mentorship through individualized support and college admissions coaching to help students achieve their goals and internalize the joy of learning.
My online learning programs offer interactive lessons that engage and challenge students, incorporating academic success strategies that enhance their learning experience. The curriculum is aligned with the CA Content Standards in English-Language Arts and History, connecting students to the material through their personal interests. This tailored approach not only develops confidence in their skills but also sets a solid foundation for college admissions coaching and personalized mentorship.
My online sessions are designed with your busy schedule in mind, ensuring you can implement effective academic success strategies. I offer flexible scheduling options that help students balance learning with other commitments, and my college admissions coaching is available from anywhere in the world. With personalized mentorship, I can support you in achieving your academic goals.
I believe that quality education should be accessible to everyone, which is why I provide affordable pricing options for online learning programs. By offering personalized mentorship and academic success strategies, I aim to make these resources available to all families. Please inquire about sliding scale pricing, especially if you're interested in services like college admissions coaching.
My online learning strategies, which focus on academic success strategies, have a proven track record. As a result, my students consistently achieve higher test scores, demonstrate significant academic improvement, and are more engaged with the content. Additionally, I offer college admissions coaching and personalized mentorship to further support their educational journeys.
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