Jadelynne (JJ) Green (MSSW, ‘22) is a Professional Academic Coach and FYS Instructor on the Knoxville campus. She graduated in May 2022 from the advanced standing organizational leadership program.
What is one of your favorite memories from the College of Social Work?
One of my favorite memories is my resource and development course from Dr. Schriver where we learned about budgeting and organization skills. We also were able to practice writing grants and marketing tools which is very applicable to the field!
Can you tell us your title and where you work?
I am a professional academic coach and FYS instructor at UTK. My job includes supporting students in higher education through one-on-one, group, and class settings to help the students reach their goals and be successful. We focus on wellness and strengths within the students to assist them in reaching their academic goals. Academic coaching can help students improve their skills and performance. Working with an academic coach can help students study smarter by developing skills in time management, goal setting, and test preparation. Me and the other coaches are here for all undergraduate students at UT to help them manage their time, study smarter, plan for tests, and design learning strategies tailored to each individual student. Meeting with a coach is comfortable, low maintenance, and low drama. It’s a chance to talk about their own experience at UT, in and out of the classroom. In addition to academic coaching, I also assist with social media and outreach.
How has what you learned at UTCSW helping you with your job?
I learned about interpersonal skills, background of trauma and how it affects individuals, and leadership skills. Also, the holistic view of a person is so important when meeting and assisting them.
Is there anything else you’d like to add?
It is not as common for social workers to be in higher education, especially where I am, but I think we bring a unique perspective that can assist students in a different way. Change agents are important here too!