Rising Stars
Academic Coaching
At Rising Stars Academic Coaching, our mission is to empower students with the tools, strategies, and confidence they need to thrive academically and personally. We partner with families, educators, and mental health professionals to deliver holistic, personalized support that nurtures growth, builds independence, and inspires lifelong learning.
Success in school isn't simply about intelligence—it's about having the right strategies, systems, and support.
For more than 30 years, Vicki Rotker, M.Ed., has helped students unlock their potential by teaching the executive functioning and learning skills that lead to lasting academic success. As a Maryland-certified educator, curriculum designer, executive functioning specialist, educational consultant, and parent partner, Vicki brings a rare combination of classroom expertise, coaching experience, and deep understanding of how students learn.
Throughout her distinguished career in Montgomery County Public Schools, Vicki developed innovative courses, created district curriculum, led professional development, and taught learners with a wide range of strengths, challenges, and learning styles. Today, she combines that experience with individualized coaching to help students strengthen executive functioning, organization, planning, time management, study strategies, motivation, communication, and self-advocacy.
Vicki believes that every student can succeed when given personalized strategies that build on their strengths. She works collaboratively with families, educators, therapists, and schools to create practical, sustainable systems that reduce stress, increase confidence, and foster independence.
Whether she is coaching a middle school student learning organizational skills, helping a high school student prepare for college, supporting a college student with accountability, or training educators on executive functioning practices, Vicki's mission remains the same:
To empower students with the skills, confidence, and independence they need to thrive—in school, in college, and throughout life.
About Us
Rising Stars Academic Coaching
We support students from middle school through college with a well-rounded, personalized approach to academic and personal growth. Our services include:
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One-on-one academic coaching focused on executive functioning, study skills, and confidence-building
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Structured typing instruction based on principals from structured literacy and multi-sensory learning
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Parent and family coaching to help create supportive home environments for student success
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Collaborative support with educators and mental health professionals for a holistic, team-based approach
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Professional development training for educators to promote executive functioning and student engagement in the classroom
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Homework support and peer study groups that build social skills, study routines, and organizational habits
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Flexible delivery with both in-person and virtual options
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