Beyond
tutoring
Learning Mentorship:
Your Path to Academic Excellence
At Integrated Academics Coaching, we go beyond tutoring to offer a comprehensive mentorship approach that empowers students to excel in academics and life.
With over 15 years of experience teaching subjects as diverse as advanced physics and Shakespeare, I’ve learned that meaningful progress happens when students are mentored, not just instructed.
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My mentorship philosophy is rooted in fostering independence. I don’t just help students tackle immediate assignments—I teach them how to master learning itself. By focusing on study skills, executive functioning, and goal setting, I guide students to become confident, self-directed learners.
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Here’s how we work together:
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Study Skills: Develop effective strategies for tests, problem sets, reading, and writing.
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Executive Functioning: Master planning, organization, and task management to feel in control of academics.
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Goal Setting and Motivation: Uncover what truly drives each student and use that to inspire positive change in and out of school.
With a supportive, relationship-first mindset, I help students navigate academics, discover their passions, and leverage school to achieve their goals.
"He is not only a talented teacher, but also has a nice personality. My son likes meeting with him like when he meets a smart older cousin." – Yo, 44 sessions, admitted to High School for American Studies at Lehman College
Mike Roberto
Educational Coach
Columbia College,
Columbia University
Physics, Philosophy,
Dept. Honors
Columbia University
Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
Masters of Architecture
Hi, I'm Mike! I'm an Ivy League-educated educational coach. For 15 years I have worked one-on-one with students as a college admissions counselor, architecture tutor, executive functioning coach, and subject tutor. My approach is to develop an encouraging, supportive mentorship with my students.
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I'm a life-long lover of learning. I studied physics and philosophy of science and mathematics at Columbia University, where I was awarded the David H. Siff Prize in the Philosophy of Science. I also hold a Master's degree in Architecture from Columbia University and have worked as a designer and content specialist at Thinc Design in New York City.
I've conducted scientific research with several teams including groups at the Columbia Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
I also have a background in writing and editing. I wrote for The New York Observer and have worked as a freelance editor for academic manuscripts and science papers.
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