At Students 1st-College, our vision is to assist students that struggle with executive functioning. We start with organization, schedule, time management and planning. We use positive accountability in conjunction with proven strategies to help manage academic and personal tasks.
We are committed to inspiring college students to navigate their university adventure with an encouraging attitude and direct strategies. the goal is to help alleviate the overwhelm often experienced by many students today.We believe in building relationships with our clients based on trust, respect, and open communication.
Welcome to Students 1st-College, where we offer personalized assistance to meet your unique needs. Our team of skilled assistants are here to aid in planning and organizing your schedule, in addition to semester planning and more! Let us help take the "overwhelm" out of your college experience. Contact us today!
"Students 1st has helped me manage my lack of executive functioning skills by teaching me how to be better at time management and multi-tasking between school and outside activities. She helped hold me accountable for academic deadlines." -Kaylee B.
"Students 1st has made me feel like success in college is possible." -Davonte K.
"Working with Julie has helped me become a better student. She helps me with test prep and class/schedule planning and self-advocating for my education."-Cata T.
"After struggling to get through my freshman and sophomore years, Julie encouraged me and kept me accountable for setting a schedule to maximize my time for studying."-Adam J.
"Before using Students 1st, my time management skills were lacking. Because of Julie's guidance through her services, I feel less overwhelmed with the workload in my classes". - Zack W.
I am a former educator from Allen, TX. After leaving public education, I decided to focus my skills one-on-one with college students around the country. Many of the students that were graduating high school or close to it during the COVID pandemic, have lost some of their confidence. I specialize in implementing tools to help students navigate their new lives in college. Many of the students I work with have ADHD, as well as executive functioning issues.
During the COVID pandemic, teaching became a completely different experience. I learned that I have supportive organizational skills that I could put to use in a diverse way. I believe in connecting with my students and encouraging them through their collegiate career. My approach consists of positive accountability while improving self-esteem.
I've been married for 24 years to my wonderful husband, Steve Steen MS-LPC. We have raised 4 boys and enjoy golfing, traveling, going to concerts and spending time together.