Jennifer Ruhle

In this 15-minute Tier 3 individual lesson for 8th graders, students learn to prioritize and organize assignments effectively, boosting their time-management skills and reducing stress.

In this 15-minute one-on-one session, 6th-grade students will improve their executive functioning by learning to plan, organize, and track tasks. This individualized lesson helps students gain self-awareness and practical strategies for managing schoolwork and daily routines.

In this 30-minute, single-session lesson, 6th graders will learn the key elements of an engaging 8th grade graduation speech and draft their own short speeches. This lesson builds presentation confidence, organization skills, and understanding of audience needs.

In this engaging one-session lesson, 6th-grade students will learn how to brainstorm and organize personal experiences and interests as the first step toward writing a college essay. By exploring prompts, sharing ideas, and collaborating, students will gain confidence in identifying unique stories they might tell about themselves. This foundational skill helps build self-awareness, storytelling ability, and writing readiness.

In this engaging 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 7th graders, students will embark on a detective-themed exploration of the college application process. This lesson builds foundational understanding, sparks long-term goal setting, and equips students with vocabulary and strategies for future academic planning.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 10th graders, students will deepen their understanding of crafting a personal statement—the heart of a college essay. Through analytical discussion and a refined graphic organizer activity, they’ll identify compelling personal narratives, practice advanced reflection, and outline a sophisticated essay introduction. This foundational skill empowers students to present authentic, polished stories and build confidence for future applications.