Academic Strategists
Academic strategists are available to work with students during the academic year. Follow the steps below if you require assistance.
Review Grant Responsibilities and Conditions
Please review the Schedule 4 Funding: Academic Strategists information below for more information on the process of applying for grant funding for this service.
Contact an Academic Strategist
Once you've reviewed the process of applying, please carefully review the information below for each strategist and to contact the strategist(s) you are interested in to further discuss the possibility of working together.
Contact your SAS advisor
Once you have confirmed a strategist, please contact your Access Advisor or email Student Accessibility Services so that SAS can complete and send in the Schedule 4.
Schedule 4 Funding: Academic Strategists
Student Aid Alberta has set the following guidelines around requesting grant funding for academic stragegy support:
- A student requesting funding for an academic strategist through the Schedule 4 must have a loan for a current or future study period.
- The deadline to submit Schedule 4 applications requesting funding for academic strategist support is 30 days prior to the study period end date.
- An academic strategist helps students to identify and develop key academic skills (organization, time management, note-taking, test taking, interpersonal dynamics, and more).
- 10 hours maximum per semester (4 months) to a maximum of $1,000 per semester
A student requesting academic strategist funding is responsible for:
- Letting Student Accessibility Services know about any funding you have received in previous semesters for academic strategist support, and how much of that funding you ended up using.
- Finding an academic strategist.
- Consult the list of academic strategists available below.
- Consult the list of academic strategists available below.
- Submitting receipts.
- Students must provide the following to Student Aid Alberta at the end of the study period:
- Academic Strategist receipts to show that the granted funding was appropriately used
- An attendance schedule for strategist sessions with a short description of what was worked on for each session
- To assist with tracking sessions, students may wish to download this handout which includes a fillable reconciliation form.
- Students must provide the following to Student Aid Alberta at the end of the study period:
- Immediately alerting SAS if you wish to change strategists or stop working with a strategist altogether.
Please contact Student Accessibility Services with any questions related to this process:
access.fast@ucalgary.ca | 403-220-8237
Academic Strategists
Below is a list of some academic strategists who are currently available to work with students during the academic year. If there is a strategist you would like to work with that is not listed on our website, just check with our office to ensure their resume has been cleared by Alberta Student Aid.
EDUCATION: M.Ed., B.Ed.
RATE: 100$/hour; free 30 minute initial information session
DELIVERY METHOD: face to face, video conferencing
BIO:
My work with students focuses on creating Success Cycles by developing strategies that use your strengths to support your areas of concern. As the Senior Strategist at U of C and MRU, I provided advanced strategy instruction for students with learning and attention disabilities as well as mental health and/or medical conditions. I developed and provided Strategist training workshops at many post-secondary schools in Calgary.
As the Instructional Leader of the Special Education Department and a Special Education teacher at a large SK high school, I developed many strategies and skills which I pass on to students I work with. Check my website www.robertaamosconsulting.com for a more complete look at how I work.
At the free half-hour Discovery Meeting, we will discuss your strengths, areas of concern and how we can work together to create success in your academics. We will determine whether we will meet face to face, via Skype/Facetime, or a combination of both. I provide email/text support between sessions as necessary.
EDUCATION: M.A., B.Ed., B.A. (Hons)
RATE: $89/hour; contact for free initial meeting to discuss working together.
DELIVERY METHOD: Video conferencing
EDUCATION: B.Ed (Ed.Psych./Special Education), B.Sc. (Cellular, Molecular, Microbial Biology)
RATE: $89/hour
CONTACT: email
DELIVERY METHOD: Video conferencing
BIO:
Experience & Expertise:
I'm a Certified teacher and Resource Strategist with proven success in working with learners
who experience ADHD, ASD, Learning Disabilities, medical needs, and mobility barriers.
I also have learning difficulties of my own, and learned first-hand how to navigate, access and
employ strategies to be able to realize my own academic goals.
I’ve considerable experience in evaluating specific needs and providing a diverse range of tools
necessary for student success and a positive learning experience, including:
- Organization and time management
- Tools and assistive programs for research and report writing
- Focus, goal planning, and breaking down tasks
- Supportive technologies for science
- Study strategies that work from strengths and learning styles
- Strategies for ADHD, Learning disabilities
- Exam taking
EDUCATION: M.Ed., B.A. (Hons) (Fine Arts), B.Sc. (Agriculture)
RATE: $100/hour; a 20-minute information session via phone will be offered without charge to assess compatibility and interest in working together.
DELIVERY METHOD: Face to face, video conferencing
AVAILABILITY: Weekdays 9:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday Noon to 3:00pm
EDUCATION: M.A. (English), B.A. (English Honours), Certificate (Education), Alberta Interim Professional Education Certificate
RATE: $74/hour; 15 minute free initial information session via phone or online
CONTACT: email
DELIVERY METHOD: Video conferencing
BIO:
Experience & Expertise:
- University lecturer with 30 years of experience in teaching for the Department of English at several universities.
- Academic Strategist with 11 years of experience.
- Past Director of the Learning Centre at St. Mary’s University.
- Past Chair, Strategist, Trainer, and Instructor at the University of Phoenix, Calgary.
- Published writer and author.
EDUCATION: B.Ed. (Special Education), Diploma (Community Recreation and Social Sciences)
RATE: $74/hour; 20 minute free initial information session via phone
CONTACT: email
DELIVERY METHOD: Video conferencing
BIO:
Experience & Expertise:
- Experienced MRU Academic Strategist specialized in supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and ADHD. Certified teacher and accomplished educator with experience in the development and delivery for education and community programs and events.
- Interested in assisting students in developing effective strategies and other skill building tools, to maximize a positive learning experience, and prepare them for academic success.
- Demonstrated expertise in assessing and supporting individual learning needs with the ability to adapt instructional materials, monitor academic progress, and implement strategies through a strength based approach for: Time Management, Organization, Procrastination, Goal Setting, Textbook Reading & Comprehension Skills, Research Process, Note Taking, Essay Writing Elements, Study Skills & Exam Preparation, Anxiety & Stress Management.
- Leadership ability, positive motivator, combined creativity with strong verbal, written and presentation skills, to assist individuals with achieving success towards academic, personal and professional goals.