Tierney Education
Career coach · State College, PA · in person and virtual
"At Tierney Education, we amplify our academic coaching by weaving in executive functioning skills, crucial for mastering the art of learning." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Coaching Weekly Package students from middle and high school to college and beyond, including adults |
weekly 30-45 minute coaching sessions · extra coaching session during first week for semester organization · optional extra coaching session during registration for scheduling · optional extra coaching session during last week for finals preparation · monthly 30-minute virtual check-ins with parents | $450 |
| Academic Coaching Twice a Week Package students from middle and high school to college and beyond, including adults |
30-45 minute coaching sessions twice a week · extra coaching session during first week for semester organization · optional extra coaching session during registration for scheduling · optional extra coaching session during last week for finals preparation · monthly 30-minute virtual check-ins with parents | $900 |
| Peer Coaching Semester Package students |
academic coaching by peer coaches who are juniors and seniors · guidance on study habits and college challenges | $1,800 |
| Professional Academic Coaching Semester Package students |
academic coaching by professional coaches trained by Tierneys · specialized expertise to support student goals | $2,600 |
| Executive Academic Coaching Semester Package students |
academic coaching by owners Kim and James Tierney · extensive experience in academic success strategies and executive functioning | $3,600 |
| Individual Coaching Sessions with Kim and James students |
1 session · individual coaching sessions | $175 |
| Career Coaching Hourly Sessions college students |
1 session · career exploration and planning · resume and cover letter development · LinkedIn profile optimization · interview preparation and practice · networking strategies and job search guidance | $120 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $1,800. Of the 905 career coaches in our directory who publish a package price, 87% start at the same price or lower.
- $120 a session. Of the 683 career coaches who publish a session price, 35% charge the same or less.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Before coaching
- school psychologist, educational psychology (10 years); economics teaching professor, economics
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job search | A target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free. | Interviews are coming in. | Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network. |
| Career direction | Weeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role. | You already have two or three target roles. | You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: yes
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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