Study Skills • Confidence Building • Time Mastery

Coaching for teens, university students, and professionals. Practical systems for learning, communicating, and leading — plus focused support in history (including AP U.S. History & AP World).

  • Study Skills
  • Confidence Building
  • Time Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Communication Skills

How I Help

Study Skills

Master how to learn: smarter notes, better retention, focused exam prep. Proven methods like TREE mapping, active recall, and spaced practice.

Time Mastery

Design routines that stick. Build weekly planning systems, reduce distractions, and feel in control of your schedule.

Goals & Mindset

Set clear goals, dismantle self‑doubt, and take consistent, confident steps toward the future you want.

Communication Skills

From class presentations to professional meetings, learn to speak clearly, listen actively, and connect with confidence.

Confidence Building

Confidence is a skill. Reframe self‑talk, stack micro‑wins, and perform calmly under pressure.

History Support

Tailored help across levels — including APUSH & AP World. Strengthen analysis, comparison, and argument with evidence.

Coaching Formats

One‑to‑one or groups, online or in person. Flexible structures that fit your goals and timeline.

Leadership Development

Lead with clarity and empathy. Tools to inspire teams, resolve conflict, and make an impact — from Model UN to the workplace.

Signature Coaching Series

Several curated programs designed for clarity, momentum, and measurable progress:

Time Management Signature Program (5‑week)

A practical system for planning, prioritizing, and follow‑through. Build weekly rhythms that reduce stress and raise performance.

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Go for Your Goals (3‑week)

Clarify what matters, set measurable goals, and build momentum with simple, motivating check‑ins.

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Study Smarter (5‑week)

Master study systems that work: TREE note‑mapping, active recall, spaced practice, and efficient reading.

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Confidence & Communication (4‑week)

Build lasting confidence and communicate with clarity and presence — ideal for presentations, interviews, and leadership moments.

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Meet Dr. Ruba Asbahi

Dr. Ruba Asbahi is a College Board–certified AP teacher and official AP Reader, with over twenty years of experience teaching history at the high school, university, and graduate levels. Known for a clear, results‑driven approach, she has guided hundreds of learners to excel academically, strengthen communication, and pursue goals with confidence.

  • College Board–certified AP educator & AP Reader (official exam scorer)
  • Confidence building & communication skills for clear self‑expression
  • Strategic study systems, from AP exam prep to graduate research
  • Time mastery and practical weekly planning
  • Personalized goal setting and gentle accountability
  • Creator of the Rise Above House curriculum

Dr. Ruba offers several signature coaching series, including the Time Management Signature Program (5‑week), Go for Your Goals (3‑week), and Study Smarter (5‑week). She provides one‑to‑one and group coaching, delivered online or in person. She is also a writer and poet; that reflective craft informs her coaching style—focused, warm, and deeply human.

Dr. Ruba Asbahi portrait

Book Your Free Intro Call

Tell me about your goals and challenges. I’ll map a clear plan to help you rise above.

Prefer email? Write to [email protected]
Or connect on Instagram: @rise_above_success