Academic & Executive Function Coaching for Miami Middle and High School Students

Helping students build organization, planning and follow-through to manage school independently with greater consistency and confidence.

Structured, one-on-one support led by a Certified School Counselor.

Calmer routines.
More consistent follow-through.
Greater indepe
ndence over time.

This is not tutoring — it is structured support focused on how students manage their work.

Working with families in Miami, Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Weston, Parkland and surrounding South Florida communities.

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When School Starts to Feel More Demanding

Families often notice:

• Homework requires more support
• Keeping track of assignments requires more structure
• Deadlines and projects become harder to manage

Students are often capable — they are still developing the systems needed to manage increasing expectations independently.

This is where structured coaching begins to make a meaningful difference.

Who Coaching Helps

Most students begin coaching between Grades 7–11 as academic demands increase and expectations require stronger organization and planning systems.

Skills Students Learn in Weekly Coaching Sessions

Students develop practical systems for planning, organization and follow-through.

Coaching focuses on three areas:

Academic Skills

• Clear and organized writing
• Reading with comprehension
• Effective note-taking
Understanding and approaching assignments effectively

Executive Function

• Planning assignments and deadlines
• Organizing materials and digital school platforms
• Breaking large projects into manageable steps
• Following through consistently

High School Planning

• Course selection and academic rigor
• Balancing academics and extracurriculars
• Connecting daily effort to long-term academic goals

Students develop reliable systems for managing schoolwork independently, allowing families to step back from daily involvement.

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What Weekly Coaching Sessions Look Like

Sessions apply new systems directly to the student’s current academic work.

During sessions, students may:

• Plan the upcoming week
• Break down projects and upcoming tests
• Organize digital platforms and materials
• Strengthen reading, writing and note-taking
• Track deadlines and responsibilities

Because coaching is applied to real coursework, students develop habits that carry across classes.

What Families Begin to Notice

• Homework time becomes calmer and more manageable
• Students take greater ownership of their schoolwork
• More consistent follow-through across assignments
• Fewer last-minute deadlines and rushed work
• Increasing independence in managing schoolwork

What Parents Are Saying

“Our child has become more organized, motivated and is starting to truly flourish. Even early in the process, we can already see the transformation.”


— Parent of High School Student

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Ready to see if this is the right fit for your student and your family?

Schedule a Parent Consultation

30-minute consultation • Online • No commitment

This is a chance to ask questions, discuss your student’s situation and understand whether this approach is the right fit.

How Coaching Differs From Traditional Tutoring

Tutoring focuses on academic content.

Academic & Executive Function Coaching focuses on how students manage their schoolwork.

Students develop systems for:

• Planning and starting work
• Managing deadlines and projects
• Organizing materials and platforms
• Following through consistently

These systems carry across classes and over time.

Meet Your Coach

Dale Koplik, M.Ed.
Certified School Counselor

Master of Education, School Counseling
University of Southern California

Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Miami

Spanish available for parent communication.

My background as a Certified School Counselor informs a structured coaching approach focused on academic independence.

How Coaching Works

Coaching is structured to be practical, consistent and directly connected to the student’s current academic work.

• Weekly 60-minute private online sessions
• Hands-on work with real assignments
• Clear goals and structured accountability
• Monthly written progress updates
• Parent collaboration when helpful

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Next Step

A brief, no-obligation conversation to understand your student’s needs and determine the right level of support.