Learning to Succeed
Helping you feel good about learning
Welcome to
Learning to Succeed
Dr. Maria DiBenedetto (also known as Dr. D.) is an Educational Psychologist who uses research-based approaches to help students achieve academic and personal growth and to feel in control of their lives!​
Dr. DiBenedetto specializes in support of:
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Young adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and students struggling with executive functioning
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Freshmen transitioning to college
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Students at academic risk
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Students who are English Language Learners​
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International students learning to navigate U.S. Universities
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Young adults transitioning to the workforce
Dr. D.'s Services Plan:
ACE IT!
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Assessment
Student, family, and Dr. D. meet to discuss academic challenges
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Coaching
Student and Dr. D. meet weekly/biweekly to build academic success
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Energize
Student begins to feel motivated and excited about learning
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Improve
Student practices using skills learned independently with semi-monthly or monthly help from Dr. D.
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Transfer
Student owns study habits and meets deadlines; check-ins only as needed
Learning to Succeed
Dr. D. meets virtually with students to provide them with the strategies they need to succeed. Through self-regulated learning, students will be taught ways to pursue their goals, monitor their progress, and reflect on their performance. These skills empower learners by giving them the tools needed to self-manage.
Examples of challenges Dr. D. helps students with:
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reading course syllabi and understanding faculty grading expectations
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setting daily goals and sticking to them
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planning ahead using a daily, weekly, and monthly calendar
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self-advocating with faculty and staff
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understanding assignment requirements
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monitoring progress toward goal completion
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using feedback on assignments to improve
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managing demanding athletic, academic, and social schedules
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learning effective studying, note-taking, and test-taking strategies
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preparing to apply for jobs and enter the workforce
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balancing social media distractions (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and X (Twitter))
Educational therapy differs from tutoring. Tutoring focuses on what students are learning; educational therapy focuses on how students are learning. Once you have these skills, you can use them in daily living, including your career!
All sessions are virtual making it convenient for you to meet from anyplace in the world!