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Individualized Note Taking & Study Skills for ADHD or Neurodivergent Learners

In this 1 on 1 format course learners will receive customized support in the areas of executive function, note taking, or study skills. Available by request, this class allows learners to receive personalized instruction and support.
Bridget Smith M.Ed.
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What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

*** Please note that once a learner is booked in the class, the teacher will set it to private.  It will become a one on one class.  If two siblings are enrolled, reach out the the teacher for a sibling discount refund.

Parents will receive a survey prior to the class meeting where they will be invited to share their child's challenges in the areas of executive function, note taking and study skills in order to identify an area of focus for the session.

Based on parent input, the teacher will create a 45 minute lesson that will support the student's growth in the area of executive function, study skills, notetaking or navigating academic and life transitions.  

Lessons may include:
Executive Function strategies to improve:
 Flexible Thinking
Working Memory
Self Monitoring
Planning
Prioritizating
Task Initiation
Organization
Impulse Control
Emotional control

Notetaking strategies such as:
Visual Notetaking
Two Column Notetaking
KWL Strategy
Color Coding
Annotation
Making a sample test
Mind Mapping

Writing strategies such as:
Using graphic organizers brainstorm ideas for writing
Using graphic organizers to organize ideas for writing

Other study skills such as:
Following Directions
Test Taking Strategies

Strategies for life's big transitions:
Transitioning from a home school to in person school environment
Transitioning from in person school to home school
Home schoolers taking community college classes
High school junior and seniors navigating college admissions
High School graduates who need executive function strategies for what comes next
High School graduates who are heading to college (Community or 4 year university)

**** My Refund Policy ****

1 on 1: Free transfers upon request when sections are available.  Full refund upon request up one week before the start of class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn a strategy that they can use in an academic setting to improve working memory, writing, focus, executive function or study habits.
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Supply List
Handouts in PDF or Google Doc form may be posted in the Outschool classroom before class begins.  Pens, pencils, papers, markers or colored pencils, highlighters and Post-It notes are good materials to have on hand.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Teacher developed resources will be used in class. Websites or links to videos on note taking or study skills topics may be included in a follow up email after the session.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of California, Santa Cruz
Bridget Smith is a teacher and parent with ADHD.  Her focus on Outschool is supporting students with ADHD, other neurodivergent learners, and  students with learning differences.  She has taught over 5000 learners, including neurodivergent teens, with ADHD and executive function challenges here on Outschool.  She also supports students with dyslexia and dysgraphia through book studies and writing courses. She is a credentialed teacher who has taught preschoolers through adult learners.  Bridget is credentialed by the State of California to teach K-12 Students.

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45 min

Completed by 205 learners
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Ages: 13-18
1-2 learners per class

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