Three ways to academic success

Preserving the Parent/Student Relationship

Texas A&M has an academic success center for students to utilize, however the student is solely responsible for connecting with the center and the parent will have no input and will receive no feedback. A successful academic career requires a partnership and open communication. That’s where my services will benefit you, the parent, as well as your student. I will communicate with you as much or as little as you desire to keep you informed of progress and looking ahead to upcoming opportunities. This allows both the parent and student to be equally involved in achieving the desired results. I look forward to contributing my skills and experience as your college mentor and hope to have the opportunity to speak with you further about how I can be an asset to your family.

My services (listed below) typically start at the beginning of the semester and run through finals with weekly or bi-weekly touchpoints along the way.

Pathfinder
Full Semester
$1,000
Overview

Full-semester, hands-on mentoring that provides structure, accountability, and ongoing guidance from the first day of class through finals. This package includes complete academic planning and organization, regular grade and progress check-ins, weekly text accountability, support navigating campus systems, help with registration and resources, and proactive communication with parents to keep everyone aligned and informed.

Includes:
  • Review and analyze all course syllabi
  • Creation of a Master Syllabus/calendar with all important dates (assignments, papers, projects, quizzes, test, etc)
  • Assistance in ordering materials needed for all classes
  • Introduction and assistance in navigating the Howdy Portal and Canvas
  • Development of a weekly objective sheet and fixed commitment calendar
  • Adjustments to semester calendar as needed
  • Bi-weekly (every other week) Grade checks
  • Review of class emails & announcements as needed
  • Regular discussion on various success factors such as time management, organizational skills, study strategies, note taking strategies
  • Assistance in identifying available resources such as study sessions & tutors
  • Mid-term progress check
  • Text message check-ins every Friday & Sunday
  • Send reminders about registration & help as needed on class selection
  • Parent update via text, email or call as needed
Jumpstart
1st four weeks
$500
Overview

A focused four-week jumpstart that sets students up for success by organizing their semester from day one. This includes reviewing all syllabi, building a master calendar, setting up systems for time management and coursework, navigating key academic platforms, organizing materials, and connecting students to helpful campus resources and study strategies.

Includes:
  • I will meet with the student a few times in the first 4 weeks of the semester but most of my time will be creating documents for your student's use
  • Review and analyze all course syllabi
  • Creation of a Master Syllabus/calendar with all important dates (assignments, papers, projects, quizzes, test, etc)
  • Assistance in ordering materials needed for all classes
  • Introduction and assistance in navigating the Howdy Portal and Canvas
  • Development of a weekly objective sheet and fixed commitment calendar
  • Assistance in setting up and organizing a binder/folder for each class
  • Assistance in identifying available resources such as study sessions & tutors
  • Share helpful tips on time management, organizational skills, study strategies, & note taking
Check-in
As-Needed
$50/hour
Overview

As-needed academic support focused on accountability and guidance. This option offers help with organization, time management, grade check-ins, and course registration or class selection, without the full planning documents or ongoing reminders included in semester-long packages.

Includes:
  • As needed support
  • Grade checks – Student will open Canvas and show me their grades
  • Help with registration and class suggestions
  • Help with organization, time management, etc
Excludes:
  • The Master Syllabus or other created materials by me
  • Review and analyze all course syllabi
  • Weekly text message reminders