Sarah Lawrence College

Academic Coaching

Coaching

One-on-one Academic Coaching is available by appointment in the Learning Commons (virtual appointments on Zoom are available as well.) Walk-in appointments are also an option on a first-come, first-serve basis. In these sessions, our wonderful coaches will work individually with students to identify academic areas of concern and create an action plan for success in a collaborative manner. These plans typically include strategies that target a variety of areas including:

  • time management and organization
  • effective reading and note-taking of course materials
  • study skills
  • strengthening communication with faculty
  • how to proactively process feedback on work
  • finding research tools
  • referrals to additional helpful resources on campus

Our coaches are warm, collaborative and eager to help students.

Dana Sirois (dsirois@gm.slc.edu))

Wednesdays: 2:00pm–3:00pm & 6:00pm–10:00pm (in the LC)
Fridays: 4:30pm–6:30pm (Virtual)
Sundays: 11:00am–2:00pm (Virtual)

Grace Hillmer (ghillmer@gm.slc.edu))

Mondays: 2:15pm–4:15pm & 6.45pm-9.15pm (in the LC)
Thursdays: 6:30pm-9:00pm (Virtual)
Sundays: 5:00pm–8:00pm (Virtual)

Weekly Schedule

Mondays: 2:15pm–4:15pm & 6.45pm-9.15pm (Grace)
Wednesdays: 2:00pm–3:00pm & 6:00pm–10:00pm (Dana)Wednesdays: 2:00pm–3:00pm & 6:00pm–10:00pm (Dana)Wednesdays: 2:00pm–3:00pm & 6:00pm–10:00pm (Dana)Wednesdays: 2:00pm–3:00pm & 6:00pm–10:00pm (Dana)
Thursdays: 6:30pm-9:00pm (Grace)Thursdays: 6:30pm-9:00pm (Grace)Thursdays: 6:30pm-9:00pm (Grace)Thursdays: 6:30pm-9:00pm (Grace)
Fridays: 4:30–6:30pm (Dana)Fridays: 4:30–6:30pm (Dana)Fridays: 4:30–6:30pm (Dana)Fridays: 4:30–6:30pm (Dana)
Sundays: 11am–2pm (Dana) and 5:00pm–8:00pm (Grace)Sundays: 11am–2pm (Dana) and 5:00pm–8:00pm (Grace)Sundays: 11am–2pm (Dana) and 5:00pm–8:00pm (Grace)Sundays: 11am–2pm (Dana) and 5:00pm–8:00pm (Grace)
    • If you are meeting with a coach for time management support:
      • please bring your laptop or a written planner
      • please bring copies of, or make sure you can access, course syllabi
    • For note-taking or reading support sessions with your coach please bring, or ensure you have access to, the readings for which you need assistance in these areas.
    • Please Note: academic coaches are not responsible for ensuring that you do your homework. The time spent with a coach should be utilized to work on a specific study skill or time management, and should not be used to get homework done.
    • If you unexpectedly need to change your in-person session to a zoom session please email your coach directly.
    • If you need to cancel a coaching session please do so at least 24 hours before your session. You can reschedule through the same booking site.
    • Thank you for your cooperation!

Need a quick refresher on time management? Be sure to check out our Digital Time Management Tools page. Our Additional Resources Page includes a variety of academic support tips and inspirational TED talks!

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