Oct 25, 2022
The ability to achieve incredible things usually results from the combination of two powerful ingredients: practice plus coaching. However, nobody can follow that painstaking path to success without a third, equally essential element. Amy and Mike invited educator Sean McCormick to answer the age-old question, “How do I motivate my student?”
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
MEET OUR GUEST
Sean McCormick is the founder of Executive Function Specialists, an online coaching business which guides middle, high school, and college students in overcoming procrastination, disorganization and anxiety by teaching time management, prioritization and communication skills so they feel motivated, prepared, and empowered.
He has spoken about executive function skills at prominent conferences including the Association of Educational Therapists' National Conference, The Executive Function Online Summit, and the Love Tutoring Festival. Sean is also the host of the Earn More Tutoring Podcast with a mission to eradicate educator poverty.
Find Sean at sean@efspecialists.com.
LINKS
Motivational Interviewing For Students
5 Ways To Motivate Your Students
Turning some Ideas on their Head: Dr. Adele Diamond, TEDxWestVancouverED
Zone of Proximal Development and Scaffolding
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Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.