My heart is and has always been with teenagers and I know that with the right support any teenager can achieve much more.

Ana Mendes

I am a married, mother of two and an experienced IBDP and MYP French and Portuguese teacher.  After more than 25 years of a fulfilling international career in different IB schools in four different countries (Portugal, UK, India and Saudi Arabia), I realized I wanted to make a personal impact on individual IB students.

After completing the coursework and certification requirements to be a Life Coach, I began grafting my skills as an educator and coach to develop modules specifically designed to assist MYP and DP students.  As both parent and teacher, I have a rare perspective of the IB framework, and I am uniquely qualified to assist students navigate the program and reach their potential.

The IB can be a rocky journey, and I provide a safety net empowering them to go much further than they might imagine. From my experience, this transitional stage between childhood and adulthood does not need to be painful and school does not need to feel stressful and heavy.

My motivation to work with IB teenagers comes from a deep sense of purpose in helping them achieve their goals. My heart is, and has always been with MYP and DP students, and I know that, with the right support, any teenager can achieve much more.

Do not hesitate to contact me, I am looking forward to serving you.

The values of The IB Study Coach

Rigour

The IB Coach is committed to a professional approach, using the most appropriate processes, reflections, tools and strategies that will lead to the client’s growth.

Empathy

The IB Coach is committed to building a relationship of trust and safety, an empowering partnership that will facilitate the transformation the client seeks.

Growth

The IB Coach is committed to supporting the overcoming of obstacles and changes that will lead to the client’s success.

What is an IB Study coach? 

The IB coach guides and supports students  through the academically demanding IB journey. Through the coaching process, carefully listening to each student and creating a supportive atmosphere, the IB students can be empowered in both academic and personal ambitions.

What does the service entail? 

The IB Study Coach service involves working with the student on a 1:1 online sessions to develop Executive Functioning skills or, in IB terminology, Approaches to Learning (ATL). These skills encompass time-management, self-motivation, resilience, accountability, organization, thinking skills, reflection skills, and problem-solving.

Rigour

I am a married mother of two and an experienced IB DP and MYP French and Portuguese teacher.  After more than 25 years of a fulfilling international career in different IB schools in four different countries (Portugal, UK, India and Saudi Arabia), I realized I wanted to make a personal impact on individual IB students.

After completing the coursework and certification requirements to be a Life Coach, I began grafting my skills as an educator and coach to develop modules specifically designed to assist MYP and DP students.  As both parent and teacher, I have a rare perspective of the IB framework, and I am uniquely qualified to assist students navigate the program and reach their potential.

My motivation to work with IB teenagers comes from a deep sense of purpose in helping them achieve their goals. In addition,  it is my strong belief that, with the right support, any teenager can achieve their goals.

The IB can be a rocky journey, and I provide a safety net empowering them to go much further than they might imagine. From my experience, this transitional stage between childhood and adulthood does not need to be painful and school does not need to feel stressful and heavy.

My heart is, and has always been with MYP and DP students,and I know that the service of an IB Study Coach can truly make a difference.

Do not hesitate to contact me, I am looking forward to serving you.