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.

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.

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!

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.

The Learn and Work Smarter Podcast

The ultimate podcast for students and working professionals wanting to elevate their skills. Whether you’re looking 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.

Services

Contact: katie@schoolhabits.com

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • I offer parent and educator trainings on the topic of supporting executive functions at home and in the classroom.