Tia Smith, M.S.

College Academic Coach

Throughout her career, Tia has served in various positions that have aided in the educational and professional development of student and adult learners. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Business and a Master’s degree in Organizational Development and Leadership from Shippensburg University.

Tia has served as an academic coach, career specialist, at-risk and retention specialist, and an academic advisor for college students. She has built academic programs to help students develop the necessary skills to succeed. Tia fully understands the pressure and challenges college students face on a daily basis and uses her teaching and advising experience to help students build the skills needed to alleviate those stressors. She focuses on time management, organization, effective note-taking, study skills, reading comprehension, and more.

Tia lives in Tampa, FL, and when she isn’t working she loves to spend time with her family, work out at the gym, or go to the beach. She is a self-proclaimed Swiftie and loves to go to concerts and music festivals.