By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Iâve seen this one particular meme a few times now. Itâs funny, and I appreciate the humor behind it. Hereâs the two-sentence meme: âIâm really glad I learned about parallelograms in high school math instead of how to do my taxes. …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. We’re going to talk about skills that will make you a better learner. Yes, this includes study skills. But study skills arenât just skills to get you through your next exam. Legitimate learning techniques and good school habits will also benefit …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Thriving in school takes more than raw intelligence. While itâs true that school success requires discipline, good study habits, regular attendance, and curiosity, thereâs something far deeper behind it all. And what is this mysterious âsomethingâ? Self-awareness. Self-awareness is the single …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Most students will fail a test or an assignment at some point in their school lives. While this isnât ideal, itâs normal and wonât likely jeopardize your overall class grade too much. If you fail a test, follow these strategies here. …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. College is a lot different than high school. If youâre already in college, you know this. If youâre currently in high school, trust me when I tell you college is nothing like your high school experience. Not only are classes more …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Things I hear every week as an executive function/ADHD coach and study skills expert: Iâve created hundreds of school habits and study tutorials over the last decade. The study skills, time management methods, note-taking techniques and organizational systems I teach are …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Weâve all heard of âtime management,â and most of us know that itâs important. Time management is a concept my students and professional clients often say they understand. But when I observe their day-to-day habits, it’s clear that many don’t know …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. There are many reasons why a class might feel boring. You could have a low-energy teacher, it could be a topic you donât find relevant, or you may be in the wrong level course for your ability. Regardless of the reason, …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Student internships are becoming more and more competitive, and even though high schools and colleges can help set students up with companies seeking interns, you still have to apply to these internships and set yourself apart from every other student with …
Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Woo hoo! Youâre a high school senior and you’ve been accepted to college! Thatâs incredible. For many students, college acceptance is both a relief and a stressor. Itâs a relief because you no longer have to worry about the college application process, …
