Kierra Jackson

Background

About Kierra Jackson

I am an Academic Counselor for Football and Men’s Tennis with a demonstrated history of working in Athletic Academic Support at the collegiate level. I am a detail oriented and adaptable individual. I am skilled in Microsoft, Leadership, Social Media, Mentoring and Public Speaking. My particular interest is in student-athlete support services focusing on academic support. I attended Clemson University where I earned my Bachelor of Arts- BA in Psychology and tutored within Athletics while there. I earned a Master of Arts - MA focused in Higher Education Administration from Central Michigan University (CMU). I tutored and interned with student-athlete support services while at CMU. I have experience in Academic Coordinating, Learning Support and Academic Advising from South Carolina State, The University North Texas and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, respectively. I have advised and provided learning assistance for several sports to include Football, Men and Women’s Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Softball.I am eager for the opportunity to expose students to new ideas and possibilities outside of their academics and their sports. I also want to highlight the importance and power in education and the endless opportunities that await once a degree is earned. I am passionate about challenging students and assisting them in finding their passions and being their true authentic selves.I look forward to connecting and please do not hesitate to reach out!