TIRED OF MISSING ASSIGNMENTS, POOR ATTENDANCE, OR POOR TEST GRADES?
TURN CLASROOM CHAOS INTO CONFIDENCE WITH ACADEMIC COACHING!
Boost Academic Performance: Develop effective study habits, improve attendance, enhance information retention, and excel on exams
Build Lasting Confidence: Strengthen self-belief in academic abilities and gain clarity on college and career pathways
Empower the Whole Family: Learn the science behind motivation and accountability so both students and parents can thrive, in and out of the classroom
Coaching
Skills-Based Approach: Develops study habits, time management, and self-advocacy.
Confidence & Accountability: Builds self-esteem and responsibility for long-term success.
Long-Term Impact: Equips students with strategies that help in high school, college, and beyond.
Tutoring
Subject-Specific Focus: Concentrates on one course or area (e.g., math, science).
Direct Instruction: Addresses immediate concerns like homework questions and test prep.
Immediate Gains: Helps students see quick, short-term improvements.
“There are No One Size Fits All Approaches to Academic Success. In Working With Me Students Will Gain Customized Strategies and Techniques Which Play to Their Personal Strengths and Address Their Unique Challenges.”
Coach DJ Hightower
Step 1: Schedule a Free Consultation
✔ Answer a few questions about you and/or your child’s goals and needs
✔ Gain an overview of my coaching style and process to see if we’re a good fit
✔ Learn more about next steps including scheduling, pricing, and have any questions you have about academic coaching answered
Step 2: Meet with Me to Develop an Action Plan
✔ In the first meeting I will assess strengths and challenges using research back methods and tools
✔ In collaboration with the student, we will identify some clear, measurable, and achievable goals
✔ I will provide the student practical and implementable strategies and techniques to overcome their unique challenges and achieve their goals
✔ There will be plenty of hands-on learning and practice during Coaching sessions
Step 3: Accountability & Refinement
✔ Regular email or app check-ins with Coach
✔ Review and identify challenges faced when implementing strategies
✔ Continue to refine approach until both students and parents are comfortable and confident in academic performance
Andrew
“It was nice to meet with some who also has ADHD and who actually understood how my brain works. DJ helped understand that my brain is a bit different, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing.”
Melissa
“My child was struggling in college, and considering a break, or maybe a different path. DJ helped her gain confidence, and figure out what skills and strategies worked best for her.”
About the coach
DJ Hightower is an Academic Coach based in Fort Collins, dedicated to helping students build the skills they need to succeed. After spending five years coaching college students, he is now expanding his services to high school students, continuing his mission to make a positive impact in the community.
DJ specializes in ADHD and Executive Functioning Support, bringing both professional expertise and personal experience to his coaching. Having been diagnosed with ADHD himself, he understands the unique challenges—and strengths—of having a brain that works a little bit differently. DJ’s approach is rooted in empathy, practical strategies, and a deep understanding of how to help students harness their potential.
Before becoming an Academic Coach, DJ earned master’s degrees in both Higher Education and Business Administration (MBA). Prior to his journey in academia, he also served for five years as an Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he gained valuable leadership experience—lessons he now passes on to future generations through his Foundational Leadership Training Program.
DJ’s coaching style is approachable and encouraging, creating a supportive space for students to explore their challenges. He prides himself on providing tailored, practical strategies that empower students to take action and develop lifelong skills for success.
