Meet the Coaches

Jordan Easley

Education: B.A. in English from UTSA

Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ San Gabriel Campus: T: 8AM-5PM

*In-Person Hours @ Cypress Creek Campus: W/TH: 8AM-5PM

* Virtual Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM

My coaching philosophy is: I believe in a personalized approach. Each student is entitled to all the time and attention they need to reach their specific goals and tackle their objectives.
For fun I like to: I like going to the gym, watching cooking competition shows, and I almost always have music going.
My Favorite place to eat in Austin is: 54th Street
Email: [email protected]
Schedule: Book an appointment with Jordan

QueenSamantha Ackers

Education: BA in Philosophy/English & MA in Teaching English Education from Xavier University of Louisiana, and a JD from Southern University Law Center

Availability:
*In-Person Hours @ Hays Campus: Thur: 9AM-5PM, Fri:  9AM-3PM

* In-Person Hours @ Highland Campus: Tues: 9AM-5:00PM

* Virtual Hours: M/W: 8AM-6PM, Tues/Thur: 9:00AM-5:00PM, F: 9AM-5:00PM, Sat: 10AM-2PM

My coaching philosophy: “You do not have to be great to start, but You have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar
“Tell me and I’ll forget; Show me and I may Remember; Involve me and I will Understand.” Chinese Proverb
“Do not let what You cannot do interfere with what You can do.” John R. Wooden

For fun I like to: Roller Skate; Discover new Wines; Hang out with my newly rescued mini Schnauzers BoB & Ziggy.

My favorite Austin restaurant is: Evangeline Cafe – Austin’s Best Cajun-Style Food!!!

Email: [email protected]

Schedule: Book an appointment with QueenSamantha

Education: B.A. in Government, Teacher Certification, and M.S. in Social Work with a concentration in Administration and Policy Practice all from the University of Texas at Austin

Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Highland Campus: Mon/Tues/Thur: 8AM-5PM

* Virtual Hours: M-F: 8AM-5PM,

My coaching philosophy:  Is to meet students where they are and help students to recognize their strengths and capabilities. Academic coaching is a way to collaborate with students and support them to reach their goals!

For fun I like to: To travel, go hiking/camping, and knitting!

My favorite Austin restaurant is: Curra’s Grill – Mexican Restaurant

Email: [email protected]

Schedule: Book an appointment with Anna

Education: B.A. in Psychology from St. Edward’s University, M.S. in Social Work from Texas State University.

Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Highland Campus: Mon/Wed: 2:30PM-7:30PM

* Virtual Hours: Tues: 1PM-5PM, Mon/Wed/Thur: 2:30PM-7:30PM

My coaching philosophy:  Everyone is capable of success! As an Academic Coach, I will do my best to encourage and empower you to achieve your goals. I hope to do this by taking a personalized approach to working with you and your strengths and by sharing any information that could be of service to you. We will work together in all that we do.

For fun I like to:  Sing and dance, go to concerts, travel, and spend time with friends, family and my dog, Louie. 
My favorite Austin restaurant is:  Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen

Email: [email protected]
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Zoe

QueenSamantha Ackers

Education: BA in Philosophy/English & MA in Teaching English Education from Xavier University of Louisiana, and a JD from Southern University Law Center

Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Highland Campus: Tues: 9AM-5:00PM

*In-Person Hours @ Hays Campus: Thur: 9AM-5PM, Fri:  9AM-3PM

* Virtual Hours: M/W: 8AM-6PM, Tues/Thur: 9:00AM-5:00PM, F: 9AM-5:00PM, Sat: 10AM-2PM

My coaching philosophy: “You do not have to be great to start, but You have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar
“Tell me and I’ll forget; Show me and I may Remember; Involve me and I will Understand.” Chinese Proverb
“Do not let what You cannot do interfere with what You can do.” John R. Wooden

For fun I like to: Roller Skate; Discover new Wines; Hang out with my newly rescued mini Schnauzers BoB & Ziggy.

My favorite Austin restaurant is: Evangeline Cafe – Austin’s Best Cajun-Style Food!!!

Email: [email protected]

Schedule: Book an appointment with QueenSamantha

Education: BA in Bilingual Education from The University of Texas at Austin
Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Rio Grande Campus: Mon/Tues: 8AM-5PM

* In-Person Hours @ South Austin Campus: Friday: 8AM-3PM

* Virtual Hours: M/T: 8AM-5PM, W/TH: 8:30AM-6PM, F: 8AM-3PM

My Coaching Philosophy: “I’ll provide the tools, you work towards the content but together we will create the product.”

For fun I like to: Listen to music, hangout, and try new things
My favorite Austin restaurant is: I truly don’t have a favorite but for the sake of choosing; Komé
Email: [email protected]
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Celeste

Education: BA in International Relations from St. Edwards University, MS in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin
Availability:

*In-Person Hours @ Riverside Campus Tues/Thur: 9AM-5PMM

*In-Person Hours @ South Austin Campus: W: 9AM-6PM,

*Virtual Hours: M: 8AM-4PM, T/TH: 9AM-5PM, W: 9AM-6PM, F: 8AM-3:30PM, Sun: 5:30PM-9PM

My coaching philosophy: “I’m the navigator, you’re the pilot!
For fun I like to:  Spend time with my daughters Madison and Emerson
My favorite Austin restaurant is:  Italia Cucina
Email: [email protected]
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Ramon

Education: BA in Liberal Arts, MS in Counseling & Guidance, Ed.D in Leadership in Higher Education, all from California Lutheran University
Availability:
M/W/TH: 8:30AM- 5:30PM
T/F: 8AM- 5PM
For fun I like to: I like to spend time with my family, go camping, go to concerts, and attend any sports-related events!
My favorite Austin restaurant is: Moonshine Grill
Email: [email protected]

Education: BS in Advertising, from The University of Texas at Austin
Availability:
M-F: 8AM- 4:30PM

For fun I like to: Spend time with my family and attend UT football and basketball games!

My favorite Austin restaurant is:  Maggiano’s
Email: [email protected]

Education: M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of Houston

Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Round Rock Campus: Wed/Thur: 8AM-6PM, Fri: 8AM-12PM

* Virtual Hours: Mon/Tues: 8AM-5PM, Wed/Thur: 8AM-6PM, Fri: 8AM-2PM

My coaching philosophy is: Work with students to define their academic goals; identify their strengths and areas of growth; develop a plan and find the right resources that will assist them on the path to meeting those goals.
For fun I like to: Watch any sporting event, especially the Longhorns, spend time with my friends and family, try new foods, swim, and read.
My Favorite place to eat in Austin is: Tyson’s Tacos.
Email: [email protected]
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Kellie

Education: B.A. in Communications, Minor in Spanish from DePaul University. M.S. in Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Leadership from DePaul University

Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Round Rock Campus: Mon: 8AM-5PM, Tues: 9AM-6PM

*In-Person Hours @ San Gabriel Campus: Wed: 8AM-5PM

* Virtual Hours: Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri: 8AM-5PM, Tues: 9AM-6PM

My coaching philosophy:  “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” -Albert Einstein. As an Academic Coach, my goal is to help you reach yours, and find balance to move forward towards it.

For fun I like to: Coach some soccer, cook for family and friends, DJ recreationally, and learn new languages.

My Favorite place to eat in Austin is: Fonda San Miguel

Email: [email protected]

Schedule: Book an Appointment with Giovanni

Education: B.A. in English from UTSA

Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ San Gabriel Campus: Tues: 8AM-5PM

*In-Person Hours @ Cypress Creek Campus: Wed/Thur: 8AM-5PM

* Virtual Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM

My coaching philosophy is: I believe in a personalized approach. Each student is entitled to all the time and attention they need to reach their specific goals and tackle their objectives.
For fun I like to: I like going to the gym, watching cooking competition shows, and I almost always have music going.
My Favorite place to eat in Austin is: 54th Street
Email: [email protected]
Schedule: Book an appointment with Jordan

Giovanni Hernandez

Education: B.A. in Communications, Minor in Spanish from DePaul University. M.S. in Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Leadership from DePaul University

Availability:

* In-Person Hours @ Round Rock Campus: Mon: 8AM-5PM, Tues: 9AM-6PM

*In-Person Hours @ San Gabriel Campus: Wed: 8AM-5PM

* Virtual Hours: Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri: 8AM-5PM, Tues: 9AM-6PM

My coaching philosophy:  “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” -Albert Einstein. As an Academic Coach, my goal is to help you reach yours, and find balance to move forward towards it.

For fun I like to: Coach some soccer, cook for family and friends, DJ recreationally, and learn new languages.

My Favorite place to eat in Austin is: Fonda San Miguel

Email: [email protected]

Schedule: Book an Appointment with Giovanni

Education: BA in Bilingual Education from The University of Texas at Austin

Availability:

* In-Person Hours @ Rio Grande Campus: Mon/Tues: 8AM-5PM

* In-Person Hours @ South Austin Campus: Fridays: 8AM-3PM

* Virtual Hours: M/T: 8AM-5PM, W/TH: 8:30AM-6PM, F: 8AM-3PM

My coaching philosophy: “I’ll provide the tools, you work towards the content but together we will create the product.”

For fun I like to: Listen to music, hangout, and try new things
My favorite Austin restaurant is: I truly don’t have a favorite but for the sake of choosing; Komé
Email: [email protected]
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Celeste

Education: BA in International Relations from St. Edwards University, MS in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin
Availability:

*In-Person Hours @ Riverside Campus Tues/Thur: 9AM-5PM

*In-Person Hours @ South Austin Campus: W: 9AM-6PM,

*Virtual Hours: M: 8AM-4PM, T/TH: 9AM-5PM, W: 9AM-6PM, F: 8AM-3:30PM, Sun: 5:30PM-9PM

My coaching philosophy: “I’m the navigator, you’re the pilot!
For fun I like to:  Spend time with my daughters Madison and Emerson
My favorite Austin restaurant is:  Italia Cucina
Email: [email protected]
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Ramon