What Do Academic Coaches Do?

  • Work one-on-one with students on any topic related to being academically successful, including study skills, time management, organization skills, test-taking, self-awareness, and goal clarification.
  • Help students set priorities, create effective strategies, and maintain focus throughout the semester.
  • Guide students in developing accountability.
  • Encourage students to fully engage with RCSJ resources and make the most of their college experience.

Who Needs Academic Coaching?

  • Students who want to gain an academic edge on their classmates.
  • Students who strive to study more efficiently.
  • Students who need tips to manage their time most effectively.
  • Students who need to muster up the motivation to set and follow through with goals.
  • Students who are in their first semester and trying to kick start their college career.
  • Everyone else!

Academic Coaching Improves

  • Organization 
  • Time management
  • Note taking
  • Comprehending textbooks
  • Preparingfor and taking exams
  • Doing homework

  • Social issues
  • Low Self-esteem
  • Independence
  • Adjusting to tranisitions
  • Managing anxiety
  • Communitcation with instructors
  • Using resources

myRCSJPortal Stacked  Current students can schedule an appointement with an Academic Coach by visiting the Academic Suport section in myRCSJPortal.

For More Information

Contact

Dave Cesarano
856-468-5000 ext. 6427
[email protected]

Ramona Pontelandolfo
856-200-4654
[email protected]