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T.J. Elkinton, M.S.

Gilbert

Summary

Dynamic mental performance consultant with a proven track record within high-level performance, enhancing athlete focus and resilience through tailored interventions. Skilled in data analysis and career coaching, I empower individuals to overcome challenges and achieve their goals by creating a supportive environment that promotes self-efficacy and belonging.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Assistant

Arizona State University
Tempe
01.2025 - Current
  • Serve as a liaison between administrative staff and students, ensuring clear and efficient communication within the program.
  • Assist students in completing essential program documents, including course plan checklists and graduation degree timelines.
  • Develop resources that empower students to independently manage administrative tasks, reducing the need for advisor intervention.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (Professor)

Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus
Gilbert
08.2024 - Current
  • Teach undergraduate students key career development concepts, including career exploration, networking, interviewing, APA style, personal branding, and resume/cover letter writing.
  • Facilitate discussions on workplace discrimination, its impact on marginalized groups, and strategies for promoting psychologically safe environments.
  • Manage course responsibilities, including maintaining the course page, grading assignments with detailed feedback, and providing student support.

Mental Performance Consultant

Florida A&M University Athletics
Tallahassee
01.2024 - 07.2025
  • Applied Nideffer’s Model to improve athletes’ attentional shifting, boosting focus and performance.
  • Designed interventions to reduce burnout, negative self-talk, and promote healthy work-life balance.
  • Supported marginalized athletes in overcoming imposter syndrome, strengthening self-compassion, self-efficacy, and sense of belonging.

Internship

Union Square Practice Mental Health Clinic
New York
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Interned at a mental health clinic integrating psychiatric and psychological services.
  • Collaborated with a diverse team of clinicians, mental health counselors, psychiatrists, and other providers to discuss client cases and explore treatment approaches encompassing humanistic, CBT, art therapy, mindfulness, and multicultural perspectives.
  • Assisted in the development of mental performance resources, including a psychological first aid workshop, motivational interviewing training for coaches, and self-talk scripts.

Education

Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-2029

Master of Science - Sport and Performance Psychology

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
05-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
05-2022

Skills

  • Mental performance training
  • Athlete assessment
  • Data analysis (SPSS, Qualtrics)
  • Performance intervention
  • Career coaching
  • Psychological assessment
  • College teaching

Community Service

Volunteer and Coordinator, Open Door, Arizona State University, Current, Phoenix, AZ

  • Organize and set up a booth at community events to showcase real-world applications of sport counseling and promote mental health and suicide awareness
  • Guide children through interactive activities, including a football toss self-talk exercise and mindfulness practices incorporating diaphragmatic breathing and yoga poses.

Timeline

Graduate Assistant

Arizona State University
01.2025 - Current

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (Professor)

Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus
08.2024 - Current

Mental Performance Consultant

Florida A&M University Athletics
01.2024 - 07.2025

Internship

Union Square Practice Mental Health Clinic
01.2023 - 12.2023

Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology

Arizona State University

Master of Science - Sport and Performance Psychology

Florida State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of San Diego
T.J. Elkinton, M.S.