Coach-to-Coach Q&A | Rena Elhessen & Quinn Guenther

In this Coach-to-Coach Q&A, academic coaches Rena Elhessen and Quinn Guenther have an honest conversation about what effective academic coaching actually looks like in practice.

They discuss adapting to different learning styles, avoiding “informational overload,” motivating disengaged students, building confidence beyond grades, and why patience and student agency are core to real academic growth. From language development and humanities to STEM and test prep, this episode offers a grounded, coach-level perspective on supporting students both academically and emotionally.

This conversation is for parents, educators, and anyone interested in modern, student-centered learning.

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00:00 Rena Elhessen introduction
00:45 (Rena Elhessen) What inspired you to become an Academic Coach, and how does your passion for education align with Swoon Learning's commitment to student growth and empowerment?
01:59 (Rena Elhessen How would you describe your coaching style and personality, and how does that influence your students?
03:30 (Rena Elhessen) What is the most significant thing you’ve learned since becoming an Academic Coach at Swoon Learning?
04:44 (Rena Elhessen) How do you tailor your coaching methods to fit distinct learning styles and temperaments of individual students?
06:20 (Rena Elhessen) What is unique about Swoon Learning’s approach to tutoring?
07:29 Quinn Guenther introduction
08:18 (Quinn Guenther) What inspired you to become an Academic Coach, and how does your passion for education align with Swoon Learning's commitment to student growth and empowerment?
09:41 (Quinn Guenther) How would you describe your coaching style and personality, and how does that influence your students?
11:53 (Quinn Guenther) How do you tailor your coaching methods to fit distinct learning styles and temperaments of individual students?
14:22 (Quinn Guenther) What are your specific strategies to keep your students motivated?
17:03 (Quinn Guenther) What is the most fulfilling thing you get our of your sessions with all of your students?