"Working with Yea not only improved my organizational skills, but also helped me develop my critical thinking. My meetings with Yea in high school allowed me to compartmentalize and organize my schoolwork and extracurriculars, and those skills translated to my day to day life. The transition from middle school to high school was extremely overwhelming and scary, but Yea helped me manage my tasks in such a way that alleviated the pressure and fear. I accredit my smooth transition from high school to college in part to Yea and her patience and willingness to develop my organizational and operative skills.
Yea is great!"
~Anthony A., Bates College
Yea is great!"
~Anthony A., Bates College
Setting Students Up for Success in the Transition to High School
The transition to high school can be challenging for many students as they adjust to a more rigorous academic curriculum and a busier schedule than in middle school. With this year's abrupt shift to virtual education, these challenges have been heightened for many students. Yea introduces students to organizational techniques and time management strategies that will help them balance their increased workloads along with the unique challenges of virtual and hybrid schedules.
As an experienced high school educator, Yea knows what is expected of 9th graders in schools with a college preparatory curriculum. Yea's coaching sets students up for success in the transition from middle school to high school. Yea provides students with strategies and tools to:
As an experienced high school educator, Yea knows what is expected of 9th graders in schools with a college preparatory curriculum. Yea's coaching sets students up for success in the transition from middle school to high school. Yea provides students with strategies and tools to:
- Self-advocate
- Take good notes
- Reduce test anxiety
- Pay attention in class
- Study for quizzes and tests
- Manage digital distractions
- Plan out long term projects
- Handle extensive reading assignments
- Effectively manage time for homework, extracurricular activities, sports, family, and friends