Boost Your
Job Prospects,
Find Success
Stride Success Coaches prepare you for college, career, and beyond.
Ready to get a jump-start on your career plans or college admissions? Set yourself up for success and develop skills for life after graduation. Whether you're looking to build interview skills, plan for college, craft a compelling resume, or execute future plans, Stride Success Coaches can equip you with the knowledge and confidence to get ahead. High school students at Stride K12-powered public schools can access professional, experienced guidance all at no extra cost.
Students not attending K12-powered schools can attend LIVE monthly sessions with students across the nation at no cost, or learn how to attend 1:1 sessions here.
How It Works
Working with one of our coaches is free and flexible. Enrolled high school students at Stride K12-powered public schools can meet with one of our professional coaches for up to five individual sessions.* They can also join as many topical group sessions as they wish. We do ask that once you sign up, you commit to attending your meetings so you can fully benefit from the program.
Why work with a Success Coach?
Create a stronger resume
for career and college
Find internships and jobs
more easily
Interview with greater
confidence
Improve your college
application
After success coaching, our students experienced:
with their resume*
interviewing for jobs and internships*
*Based on pre- and post-success coaching surveys conducted in the spring of 2021.
For more coaching results and to hear what students are saying about their coaching experience!
How do I sign up?
Sign up with our school-assigned coaches using the link to their calendars below. Having a Tallo profile is encouraged, but not required. Your student success coach can help you create a profile.
Meet Our Coaches
Our qualified coaches are ready to support students around the country.
Learn more about them and find the coach that supports students at your Stride K12-powered school.
Courtney White, CPRW
I am passionate about helping students discover their strengths, explore opportunities, and propel them in the careers of their dreams.
My specialties include:
- 15 years of career coaching experience
- Certified professional resume writer
- Internships and targeted job search advising
- Personal branding and networking strategies
- Interview preparation
- College selection and admissions
- FAFSA, scholarships, and student aid
Tyng Kam
I leverage my personal and professional experience as a college enrollment officer, hiring manager, and recruiter to help students get a head start in their careers.
My specialties include:
- 12 years of career coaching experience
- Turning career aspirations into actionable plans
- Building Tallo profiles, branding, and networking
- Job coaching, interviewing, and internships
- Helping student discover their strengths and develop self-confidence
- College preparation
Jamoul A. Celey
I am an energetic mentor and coach dedicated to empowering young people through self-discovery, exploring growth opportunities, and understanding how to turn their passions into purpose.
My specialties include:
- More than 20 years of corporate and non-profit professional experience
- Career coaching and professional development
- Youth development program design and implementation
- Motivational speaking
- Workshop creation and facilitation
- College readiness planning
- Internship placement
- Certified Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional
Amanda Machonis, CCC
I am ready to empower young people to find their passions and explore their options to launch fulfilling careers.
My specialties include:
- 16 years of career coaching and K–12 teaching experience
- Certified career counselor and certified Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional
- Neurodivergent student career development
- Career exploration and major selection
- Resume writing and development
- Job search advising and interview preparation
Laura Massey
I am excited about becoming a part of the students' village, guiding them to understand who they are, explore their "best fit" careers, and hone the skills they need to take on the world.
My specialties include:
- 13 years of experience in career coaching and teaching high school students
- Elective course and program advising through career cluster exploration
- Youth development program design and implementation
- Internship, job shadowing, volunteer, and employment placement
- Resume, portfolio, and interview skill development
- Post-secondary academic and career planning
- Career-related workshop and CTE curriculum creation and implementation
Gina Mullis
I am dedicated to helping students realize their full potential, set achievable goals, and live their dreams.
My specialties include:
- Counseling, teaching, and career education background
- Job coaching and internships
- Academic advising
- Personal branding and networking strategies
- Resume writing and development
- Interview preparation
I support high school students at Indiana Digital Learning School and Indiana Digital Alternative School only.
Join Live College and Career Prep Coaching Events
Our success coaches offer live webinars each month to help high school students better prepare for college and careers. Students can interact with our coaches, ask questions, and gain expert insight on job interviewing, creating resumes, networking, financial aid, college preparation, internships, and more. These webinars are open to all high school students in the nation.
*Florida and Nevada only offer group coaching and webinars; there are no individual sessions available in those states.
