JUSTIN H. TUCKER
Executive Career Coach & Educational Leader
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dynamic career development professional with 8+ years of experience in coaching, mentorship, and educational leadership, with additional background in child welfare services and direct client care. Proven track record empowering 500+ students through transformational career guidance, innovative program development, and holistic strategies.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Career Development & Coaching:
Executive & Career Coaching (8+ years) • Assessment Administration (Holland’s SDS) • Individual & Group Facilitation • Career Transition & Advancement Counseling
Program Design & Implementation:
Workshop Design & Virtual Instruction • Scalable Program Development • Data-Driven Evaluation & Outcomes Assessment • Professional Development Curriculum
Technology & Platform Management:
CRM & Career Platforms (Handshake, Zoom, MS Teams) • Digital Media Production & Literacy • Virtual Program Delivery • Learning Management Systems
Child Welfare & Social Services:
Foster Care Case Management • Home Visitation & Family Engagement • Child Placement Coordination • Educational Advocacy • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement:
Academic Program Collaboration • Employer Relations & Industry Programming • Cross-Department Initiative Leadership • Community Partnership Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)
Baltimore, MD
Adjunct Professor of Communications
November 2024 – PresentMentor, Male Student Success Initiative
April 2025 – Present- • Design and deliver career-aligned communication courses emphasizing professional branding and digital presence development
- • Provide 1:1 and group coaching to 50+ underrepresented students focusing on career readiness and leadership growth
- • Collaborate with faculty and program leaders to align support services with academic and career outcomes
- • Utilize assessment tools and coaching techniques to guide students in identifying strengths and career pathways
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
K-8 School Counselor
August 2024 – December 2024Post-Secondary Advisor
September 2022 – June 2024- • Delivered comprehensive career and college coaching to 200+ high school students using assessment tools and goal-setting techniques
- • Designed and facilitated career readiness workshops including resume writing, interview preparation, and professional development
- • Managed dual enrollment partnerships and tracked program outcomes through systematic data collection and analysis
- • Increased college acceptance rates and scholarship awards through targeted application and financial aid guidance
Durham Public Schools
Durham, NC
School Counselor
August 2020 – January 2024School Counseling Intern
August 2019 – August 2020- • Provided individual and group counseling services emphasizing social-emotional learning and career exploration
- • Developed and implemented comprehensive career day programming for grades K-12, exposing students to diverse career pathways
- • Taught Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) classes for grades K-12, building foundational skills in self-awareness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal communication
- • Collaborated with academic boards to improve learning conditions and student support services
SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center
Bronx, NY
Career Counselor & Job Developer
January 2018 – April 2019- • Guided 100+ adult learners through career transitions and workforce reentry using comprehensive assessment and coaching strategies
- • Designed and implemented job readiness programming with measurable employment outcome tracking
- • Created strategic partnerships with employers and community stakeholders to enhance student opportunities
Harlem Children’s Zone
New York, NY
College Advisor
April 2014 – December 2017- • Managed caseload of 50+ college students with focus on persistence, completion, and career readiness
- • Collaborated with Career Services team to ensure student engagement in career awareness and exposure opportunities
- • Implemented Action Plans and maintained comprehensive student tracking systems for academic and career progress
U.S. Army National Guard
New York
First Lieutenant
March 2013 – August 2019- • Supervised personnel management for 140+ soldiers, demonstrating leadership and organizational excellence
- • Led team of 10-12 soldiers while maintaining security clearance and exemplary service record
- • Managed evaluation processes and provided individual customer service in personnel and finance areas
JPMorgan Chase
New York
Licensed Personal Banker
December 2011 – April 2014- • Provided comprehensive financial counseling and customer service to individual clients
- • Developed strategies to grow client base and implemented targeted sales plans for prospective customers
Children’s Aid Society
Bronx, NY
Sociotherapist
January 2011 – June 2011- • Managed caseload of 20 children in foster care system, providing direct support services and case coordination
- • Conducted regular home visits and monitored supervised family visits to ensure child safety and well-being
- • Collaborated with educational institutions to advocate for academic support and monitor school progress for children in care
- • Coordinated alternative placement services and facilitated child transitions when necessary
- • Maintained detailed case documentation and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, attorneys, and healthcare providers
EDUCATION
M.Ed., School Counseling
2020University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Relevant Coursework: Career Development Theory, Assessment & Evaluation, Group Counseling
M.A., Higher Education Administration
2017Stony Brook University
GPA: 3.3 | Dean’s Choice Award Winner | Graduation Student Speaker
Relevant Coursework: Leadership in Higher Education, Career Counseling, Assessment & Evaluation
B.S., Sports Management
2008Johnson & Wales University
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- • National Counselor Exam (NCE) – North Carolina Licensed School Counselor (#1248379)
- • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy – NBCC CE Certified (2024)
- • CliftonStrengths Coach Certification – In Progress
- • Student Advising & Counseling Certification – Credly (2018)
- • Secret Security Clearance – U.S. Army (2013-2019)
ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITION
- • Pitch Competition Finalist – Greater Baltimore Urban League Business Summit (2024)
- • Enhanced College Acceptance Rates – Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy
- • Dean’s Choice Award – Stony Brook University Alumni Association (2017)
- • Student Graduation Speaker – Stony Brook University School of Professional Development (2017)
- • Improved Student SEL Outcomes – Durham Public Schools K-12 Programming
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- • National Career Development Association (NCDA) – Member
- • American School Counselor Association (ASCA) – Member
- • NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education – Member
- • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Health & Wellness Committee Chair