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Academic Consultant | First-Gen & Neurodivergent Student Success
Jay R.

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Hello! My name is Jay, and I am a higher education professional with experience supporting students across a variety of educational pathways. I hold a B.S. in Psychology and an M.Ed. in College Counseling and Student Development, and I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education. Throughout my career, I have worked with high school, undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students as an academic advisor, instructor, researcher, and graduate career counselor.

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Hello! My name is Jay, and I am a higher education professional with experience supporting students across a variety of educational pathways. I hold a B.S. in Psychology and an M.Ed. in College Counseling and Student Development, and I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education. Throughout my career, I have worked with high school, undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students as an academic advisor, instructor, researcher, and graduate career counselor.

I specialize in helping students navigate major educational transitions, including high school to college, community college to a bachelor's degree, bachelor's to graduate school, and master's to doctoral programs. As a first-generation graduate student myself, I understand that many students are expected to navigate complex academic systems without having someone explain the unwritten rules. I enjoy helping students develop academic and career plans, identify opportunities for involvement and research, and build confidence in their ability to succeed.

I also have experience supporting neurodivergent students, including students with ADHD, autism, and other learning differences. My approach focuses on organization, time management, self-advocacy, goal setting, and individualized strategies for success.

I can assist with college and graduate school applications, personal statements, resumes, CVs, interview preparation, research mentoring, and academic success strategies. My goal is to provide practical, individualized guidance that helps students achieve their educational and career goals.

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Education

Fayetteville State university
B.S. in Psychology
NC State University
MEd
NC State University
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Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Travel policy: Within 15 miles of Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Career Development

Career Development

I currently serve as a Graduate Career Counselor at North Carolina State University, where I support master's and doctoral students with career exploration, job and internship searches, resume and CV development, networking, interviewing, and long-term career planning. Prior to this role, I served as an academic advisor for undergraduate students and an advisor/instructor supporting early college students transitioning to higher education. I hold an M.Ed. in College Counseling and Student Development and am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education. My approach focuses on helping students identify their strengths, explore career pathways, develop professional materials, and build confidence in achieving their educational and career goals.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I hold an M.Ed. in College Counseling and Student Development and am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education. Throughout my career, I have supported high school, undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students as an academic advisor, instructor, and graduate career counselor. I can assist students with college planning, educational transitions, academic decision-making, goal setting, transfer pathways, and navigating the college experience. As a first-generation graduate student, I am particularly passionate about helping students and families understand the college process and develop confidence in achieving their educational goals.
Data Analysis

Data Analysis

I have experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research in higher education and social science settings, including IRB-approved research, survey design, data collection, program evaluation, and data interpretation. As a doctoral student in Counseling and Counselor Education and former NIH T32 research fellow, I have worked with research projects involving both quantitative and qualitative methods. I can assist students with research design, survey development, data organization, basic statistical concepts, interpretation of findings, and communicating results in academic and professional settings. My goal is to help students understand the research process and build confidence in working with data.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I have extensive experience supporting students with academic writing, application essays, research papers, literature reviews, personal statements, and graduate-level writing projects. As an academic advisor, instructor, researcher, and graduate career counselor, I have worked with students across high school, undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. I hold an M.Ed. in College Counseling and Student Development and am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education. My approach focuses on helping students strengthen organization, argument development, clarity, evidence integration, and overall writing quality while developing confidence in their own voice and ideas.
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

I currently serve as a Graduate Career Counselor at North Carolina State University, where I help master's and doctoral students prepare for internships, full-time positions, research opportunities, and academic careers. My experience includes conducting mock interviews, helping students develop responses to behavioral and situational questions, strengthening communication skills, and building confidence throughout the interview process. I hold an M.Ed. in College Counseling and Student Development and am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education. My goal is to help students and job seekers communicate their experiences effectively, highlight their strengths, and approach interviews with confidence and professionalism.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I have extensive experience helping students develop and refine personal statements, statements of purpose, graduate school essays, scholarship essays, and other application materials. As a graduate career counselor, academic advisor, and higher education professional, I have supported students applying to undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and professional programs. I hold an M.Ed. in College Counseling and Student Development and am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education. My approach focuses on helping students communicate their experiences, strengths, goals, and authentic voice while creating clear, compelling, and professionally written application materials.
Psychology

Psychology

I hold a B.S. in Psychology and am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education. My academic background includes coursework and research in psychological theory, human development, learning, motivation, research methods, and mental health topics. I have experience helping students understand psychological concepts, apply theories to coursework, interpret research findings, and strengthen their academic performance in psychology courses. My approach focuses on developing critical thinking, conceptual understanding, and confidence in learning psychology. In addition to my academic training, I have experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research, developing IRB-approved studies, and presenting research findings. I can assist students with psychology coursework, research methods, academic writing, and understanding psychological concepts across a variety of subject areas.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I hold a B.S. in Psychology, an M.Ed. in College Counseling and Student Development, and I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education. My experience includes conducting qualitative and quantitative research, developing IRB-approved studies, completing graduate-level research projects, and contributing to scholarly presentations and manuscripts. I can help students strengthen research papers, theses, literature reviews, research proposals, organization, APA formatting, and academic writing skills. My goal is to help students become stronger researchers and writers while maintaining academic integrity and developing confidence in their scholarly work.
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