Hi. I’m Katie Azevedo, M.Ed.
I’m a study skills and executive function expert who teaches students and professionals strategies to learn and work smarter.
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SchoolHabits Tutorials
My primary website features hundreds of blog posts about study skills, organization, time management and more. You’ll also find information about my private coaching services.
SchoolHabits University
My self-paced, comprehensive digital course teaches you how to study smarter, manage your time, and get organized so you can perform like a top student. BONUS: Enrollment comes with 12 months of Q&A opportunities with me!
Note-Taking Power System
A complete, flexible, no-fluff note-taking system that leads to better lecture notes, less studying, and higher grades—in any class, any subject. ADHD friendly; for students ages 12 through graduate school.
Assignment Management Power System
A complete homework management system for confidently knowing you’re working on the right stuff at the right time, so you get the grades you deserve. ADHD friendly; for students ages 12 through graduate school.
Executive Function Journal
My 90-day journal targets and builds core executive functions so your child can operate independently and succeed confidently. The Executive Function Journal Companion Guide complements the journal.
The Learn and Work Smarter Podcast
The ultimate podcast for students and working professionals wanting to elevate their skills. Whether you want to improve your academic performance and school habits or maximize productivity and organization at work, the Learn and Work Smarter podcast is your primary resource for practical strategies and actionable advice.
YouTube Tutorials
SchoolHabits is on YouTube! Here you can find my huge collection of video tutorials about study skills, time management, procrastination, ADHD, and more.
Services
Contact: katie@schoolhabits.com
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I offer one-on-one coaching in the key areas of executive functioning (with or without ADHD), including organization, time management, homework tracking, project management, study skills and more.
I also coach working professionals looking to advance their careers with:
increased productivity
better task management systems
better project management systems
practical organizational strategies
simple time-management systems
email management
decreased stress
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I teach students how to learn. This includes note-taking, organization, study techniques based on content and learning profile, memorization strategies, testing strategies, and productivity / focus tips.
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I know the SAT and ACT front and back, inside and out.
Whether you are new to testing or just need a review, I’ll teach you key content and test strategies to increase your scores and your confidence.
I offer private, one-on-one test preparation for the VERBAL / ESSAY portions of the following standardized tests:
SAT
SAT II (Literature)
ACT (verbal, essay, science)
GRE (Verbal Reasoning + Analytical Writing)
SSAT / ISEE / HSPT
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For 18 years I have helped hundreds of students find and craft their application essays.
All application essays: Common App, supplemental, school-specific, all grade levels (high school, college, graduate school).
I also help families and students understand and fill out the Common App, which can be overwhelming.
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I offer skill- and content-based writing instruction for students in grades 5 and above. I teach writing techniques for personal narratives, analytical essays, literary analysis, synthesis essays, op-eds, poetry, creative writing, descriptive essays, expository essays, persuasive essays, application essays and more.
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I offer parent and educator trainings on the topic of supporting executive functions at home and in the classroom.