Our mission is simple. We empower learners to unlock their potential and to become master communicators through our practical classes and evidence-based teaching methods.
Why Choose The Capable Scholar?
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Preparing for College & Beyond
Set your student up for success. Our virtual classes are interactive and are culturally informed, preparing students for college and beyond.
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A Team of Talented Teachers
With a combined experience over of 125 years, our team of teachers and tutors come together to provide students with a holistic learning experience.
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Writing Across the Curriculum
This natural writing approach not only produces superior writers, but eclectic thinkers; students who think beyond the obvious.
Our Unique Teaching Method
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Multisensory
Our classes are multisensory, which helps learners retain and acquire basic skills.Although most of our classes are online, we employ all five senses when teaching our writing and thinking skills. A multisensory approach makes learning fun and memorable. All learners, especially struggling students, gravitate to natural multisensory methods
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Individualized
We consider a student’s learning style- We consider the best way an
individual acquires and retains information. We do not teach writing in a cookie-cutter way. Instead, writers are taught how to maximize their own unique talents in the writing process. We are especially adepth at helping struggling and reluctant writers find their muse. -
Evidence-Based
All our courses are evidence-based. Educational methods continue to
evolve and relevant research should always be considered when working
with different types of learners. All our courses are constantly evolving to embrace relevant research while holding to time-honored classical approaches to proven writing instruction approaches.
Our Founder
Cheryl Carter, is a professor, writing coach, college admission specialist and prolific author. With a graduate certificate in College Admissions from Columbia University, she provides both a academic and practical perspective to help students of all abilities to achieve success in higher education and equip them with skills that help them in college and beyond.
Meet the Team - Our Capable Teachers
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Dr. Jacqui Gittens
Learning Specialist
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Katherine Olsen
Learning & Writing Specialist
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Darrell Andrews Jr.
Learning & Writing Specialist
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Isabella Perez
Writing Specialist
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