Transition Pathway
Pivot to a New Pathway
Pathway 4
Transition
A transition can take many forms.
It may be a young professional who finds that they don’t like their current career and want to make a pivot.
Sometimes it’s easier to know what we don’t want to do rather than what we want to do. Additional education can be a great option to make a pivot. Does it have to be a new undergraduate degree or a graduate degree? Maybe or maybe not. Dr. Tammy has guided myriad students to find options for creative solutions for making a career pivot. Once you have an undergraduate degree, you have a lot of options. For example, you could go to an extension program to get a certificate, transfer internally in your current company, or go to graduate school. With Dr. Tammy’s multifaceted background in many different private industry roles and industries, she has many success stories that range from clients finding a new position within their company to assisting them with graduate school applications Dr. Tammy has worked with students who have gained acceptance to top 4-year colleges such as UCLA and USC. She realistically sets expectations and finds creative solutions that fit each individual client.
It may be a community college student who wants to transfer to a 4-year university or take their Associates Degree and find a job.
Community colleges are great institutions and can provide amazing opportunities. They also can become an abyss where students get caught in taking lots of unnecessary courses. Dr. Tammy has served as a professor and administrator at the community college level, and she has helped many students navigate and take advantage of great things community colleges have to offer. She has advised students on how to take relevant coursework and utilize resources. She has also made students aware of the community college trap: An Associates Degree is NOT required to transfer to a 4-year university. The demonstrated ability to do coursework at the college level is what is required (the caveat being the better the grades, the better the transfer options). This has saved students valuable time to apply to transfer earlier, which results in saving a lot of money (which some people find surprising with the low cost per unit at the community college). Most students don’t understand that a community college offers very few courses that transfer to upper division courses that are required for an undergraduate major. While the low cost per unit is an attractive option, it can unfortunately become money wasted as courses are taken unnecessarily that do not transfer.
Regardless of the transition you are seeking, Dr. Tammy can provide the guidance you need. Through her unique pathways program, you can identify the areas you would like to explore to come up with a plan designed just for you.
Let’s figure it out together!
1-On-1 Sessions are the perfect way to help you determine and plan your pathway from higher education to your future career. Or should you need other assistance such as advocacy or assistance with navigating the day-to-day education or career challenges, 1-On-1 Sessions provide the flexibility to customize your sessions with Dr. Tammy.
Dr. Tammy’s Pathway framework outlines a logical approach to reach your goals. Whether you’re exploring interests and potential college majors, planning your degree, considering real-world experience, or exploring alternative paths after entering the workforce, these four pathways provide the clarity and tools you need to move forward with confidence.
Reflection: Discover your strengths and these translate to college majors and potential careers.
Navigation: Build a flexible, structured plan for on-time graduation.
Implementation: Prepare for internships and job opportunities.
Transition: Explore alternative paths if your career goals shift.
1-On-1 Sessions allow the flexibility to meet your individual needs. For example, you can:
Take interest and personality assessments
Discuss personal strengths and interests
Learn how college majors correlate to future careers
Determine plans for higher education
Get assistance with finding an internship or entry-level job
Make an education or career pivot
Or you can seek advisement from Dr. Tammy on any higher education or career topic.
What's Included:
One hour of 1-On-1 advisement with Dr. Tammy.
$150
These Services & Packages have been tailored to anyone who is on the Transition Pathway.
1 -ON -1 Sessions
Choosing a major — or even figuring out where to begin — can feel confusing and overwhelming. That’s why Dr. Tammy offers personalized 1-On-1 sessions to help students (and parents) make sense of it all.
In a single session, you’ll:
Get clear on what really matters to you
Explore how your interests connect to real-world majors and careers
Leave with a game plan — not just more options
With her unique background in both academia and industry, Dr. Tammy guides you with insight, empathy, and practical tools — not pressure
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The Transition "Explore Alternatives" Package provides a flexible option to construct a customized plan just for you from the deliverables from Pathways 1 - 3. You will explore possible options to make a transition. You can then decide if you would like to pursue additional/different education or make a change through the pursuit of a different career. For example, if you choose an academic transition, you will explore the possibilities such as changing to a different college major, going to graduate school or earning additional skills through a certificate or trade program. For a career transition, you will explore alternative professions and will revise your resume and LinkedIn Profile to align with your new career interests.
Details:
Explore possibilities for transition
Choose either an academic or a career transition
From deliverables in other packages, create a customized transition plan
What's Included:
Two 1-hour sessions, with up to one additional hour of advisement to ensure all package deliverables are met
All agreed upon deliverables that fit the academic or career transition as outlined in the first session
$199
Transition - Pathway Package
Dr. Tammy's Concierge Service is the perfect way to have unlimited student support. You can seek advisement from Dr. Tammy on any higher education or career topic.
Navigating college can be complicated. During the school year, there are many decisions to be made in addition to focusing on coursework and doing well in school. Dr. Tammy provides the student support to respond proactively and timely to all of the challenges that students face. This includes the following (but not limited to): Planning and registering for coursework, having career search materials prepared and ready for internships and entry-level jobs, as well as knowing how to make a transition or pivot if you feel like you're on the wrong pathway.
Most college advisors are specific to a certain major/department, which means that they can advise only on the subject matter as it relates directly to a student's major. Many of these advisors are also "stretched extremely thin", which results in "the squeaky wheel getting the oil". Also, many of the career advisors in higher education have only worked in academia, and they don't always provide the best career advice for a corporate job. Unless a student is highly proactive and resilient, they can become lost when trying to figure out how navigate the higher educational system in order to graduate and get a job.
Dr. Tammy's multifaceted experience provides the support for students to succeed. Since some students require more support than a package or a few 1-On-1 Sessions provides, Dr. Tammy offers her concierge service as a way to provide meaningful support should it of interest for some students.
What's Included:
Free 30-Min Consultation
Unlimited 1-On-1 Sessions with Dr. Tammy for an entire academic semester
A free 30-minute consultation is required before enrolling in the Concierge Service. This session is used to discuss your needs, expectations, and determine if this high-touch support model is the right fit.
Once the agreement is confirmed and the $2000 Concierge Service fee* is paid, you’ll receive a personalized booking link for unlimited sessions throughout the academic Semester.
$Free - 30-Min Consultation
*The Concierge Service Fee is $2000 per academic semester, payable via a payment link after the concierge agreement is confirmed in the consultation meeting.
Concierge Services
Reflection FAQs
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Community college students preparing to transfer
4‑year university students switching majors or schools
Working adults wanted to go back to school or change careers
Anyone considering additional education or certification
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No. This is a major misconception. Dr. Tammy can provide guidance that will accelerate your transition to a 4-year degree. You only need to demonstrate mastery of transferable coursework at the college level—you do not need the Associate Degree itself.
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This Pathway includes assessment and counseling to determine whether you need a pivot, a resume refresh, or additional education.
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Not always. Dr. Tammy explores cost‑effective alternatives like certificates, extension programs, employer-sponsored training, and internal mobility.
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Yes—many clients use this Pathway to explore and prepare for graduate school options. Dr. Tammy has clients who have received graduate acceptance to many noteworthy universities, including UCLA and USC.
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Reflection tools from Pathway 1 are often incorporated to help identify new directions.
