What’s the Difference?
Maybe you’ve worked with academic support personnel before.
Both have skills, but what sets Dr. Tucker apart?
Dr. Tucker
Qualifications
PhD in education & leadership backed by two decades of research, teaching, mentoring, publishing, and more—often focused on learning and/or teaching itself. I understand learning and how to help you learn, and even how to help you learn to learn.
Service
Each plan is unique. Fewer athletes means more attention for each. Diverse services. No predefined lists. I write my own playbook so we can do our best to meet your needs.
Experience supporting learners from preschool through PhD and beyond, in various subjects, across multiple continents.
Reach
Ongoing Learning
I recently earned a Certificate in Sport Psychology for Athletes’ Development and TEFL/TESOL Certification. I continue learning because I am passionate about learning, and about using what I learn to help others learn.
Traditional Academic Support
Qualifications
Typically a BA or MA in an education or counseling field. Few directly engage with research. Many have no teaching experience. Often specialize in important basic skills, but not higher levels.
Service
Stretched to serve dozens of athletes within a university context, often with set steps and basic techniques from a predefined list.
Reach
Often only working with undergraduate students. Rarely qualified to support master’s or doctoral students.
Working with me as opposed to traditional academic support is like the difference between playing alongside an All-Star vs. playing alongside a semi-professional athlete.
Both have specialized skills beyond what the average person has.
But the All-Star operates on a different level and can help you take transform your game.
Ongoing Learning
May engage in professional development, but usually limited to basic offerings.