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Success Coach
After earning his M.A. in English from NC State University, William joined the Student Success Center in August of 2022 as the Learning Specialist, Tutor Coordinator, and AWESTEM and Paschal Success Coach. In his spare time, William enjoys playing wheelchair basketball, reading literary classics, attending theatrical events at Meredith, and listening to music.
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Academic Advisor
Taylor Mullins is an Academic Advisor in the Student Success Center here at Meredith College. Taylor is a first-generation college student who received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Virginia's College at Wise in 2018. She later received her Master of Education - Educational Leadership degree from Liberty University in 2020. In her spare time, Taylor enjoys traveling, working-out, and spending time with her two dogs.
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Associate Director of Wings and Transfer Student Success
Steven has been at Meredith College since February 2022. Very passionate about academic advising, Steven strives to support students through an Appreciative Advising approach that not only supports degree completion but encourages students to explore topics of interest, experience unique educational opportunities, and unlock personal potential that lead to skill development. Steven views advising as a collaboration between advisor and student with the goal of optimizing the personal educational experience. In his free time, Steven enjoys going on hikes with his wife and two dalmatians, playing and watching soccer, and his newest hobby, collecting and taking care of houseplants!
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Associate Director of the Student Success Center
Victoria joined the Meredith community in 2018 in an Enrollment Management role bridging Admissions Operations and Financial Aid Counseling. Using her knowledge and expertise in these fields, Victoria gradually transitioned into a role specializing in student success and more specifically, a focus on student retention and completion rates. Victoria is now the supervisor for the Success Coaching Program which provides personalized support and guidance to students throughout their entire journey at Meredith College.
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Director of the Student Success Center
Tina began directing the Student Success Center in 2022 when Meredith combined Academic Advising, Student Success and Retention, and the Learning Center. Aside from loving to read, knit, bake, and eat, Tina has a passion for helping others reach their goals, and she is honored to have a fabulous team of people working with her to make sure every Meredith student can reach their full potential. When she's not helping out students, faculty, or staff in Park 117, she teaches English classes, including Shakespeare.
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Administrative Assistant and Testing Center Facilitator
Lilly Wood graduated with a BA in English from Meredith College in the spring of 2020. During the pandemic she worked part time and adopted 2 cats before she found her way back to Meredith College. She was excited to join the Learning Center team, as she had benefited from the Center during her undergraduate years, and thrilled to help expand into the Student Success Center. In her free time, she enjoys gaming and calligraphy.
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Success Coach
Melissa Stanley is a North Carolina native and has recently returned to the area after spending eleven years in the United Kingdom. She has taught at the college level and has a background in educational programming in the museum sector. Melissa holds a BA in Art History and Museum Studies where she graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is also a graduate of the University of York (York, England) where she obtained an MA in History of Art (Architectural History and Theory) and a Ph.D. in History of Art. Melissa is passionate about student development, and is excited to be a guiding force in the academic careers and lives of her advisees.
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Success Coach
Bri’Yahn is a first generation college graduate with a passion for assisting students in achieving their goals. Bri’Yahn earned his Bachelor's in Music Education from Delaware State University and his Master's in Education from Grand Canyon University. With nearly 10 years of teaching experience, he has developed a focus for promoting equity and social-emotional learning in education. In his free time enjoys listening to music and cooking for his family.
Success coaches offer students one-on-one mentoring to support their success as college students. Success coaches help students identify and overcome obstacles to their academic success, develop skills that will support their success long after graduation, and connect with resources and programs on campus.
Students can schedule an appointment with a success coach.
Academic advisors are here to help students develop an academic plan designed to meet educational goals during their time at Meredith. Undecided students can work with an academic advisor to identify areas of interest and explore potential majors and minors. With the help of an academic advisor, students can also implement an academic action plan and evaluate their progress as they work toward achieving their goals.
Students can schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.
Learning Center tutors are trained to assist their peers with a variety of subjects, including math, chemistry, biology, world languages, and more. Our tutors can also assist students with writing and study skills across all content areas. Sessions are either thirty minutes or an hour and can occur online or in-person in the Learning Center. Students can schedule an appointment online or walk-in to see if a tutor is available to assist them. During regular office hours (8am-5pm), we are available online via our WebChat!
For more information about the Learning Center, please browse the Learning Center Page.
The Learning Center will open on January 31st and operates:
8am-2pm Monday-Friday
5pm-7:30pm Monday-Thursday
5pm-8:30pm Sundays
Major: Biology
Subjects Tutored: Chemistry, Spanish, and Biology
Emily started working in the Learning Center in the Summer 2022 semester. She enjoys reading, pilates, video games, and cooking. She also loves animals and has two cats and a dog.
Majors: Computer Science, Math
Subjects Tutored: French, Math, Computer Science
Nafissa began working in the Learning Center in the Summer 2022 semester. She enjoys going on long walks, learning about new cultures, and eating fried plantains.
Major: Psychology
Minors: Biology, Chemistry, Public Health
Subjects Tutored: General Psychology, General Chemistry, CHE-221, General Mathematics, General Biology, BIO-251, Research, Writing
Lexi started working in the Learning Center in the Spring of 2022. Outside of tutoring, she loves to read, practice guitar, explore new places, and spend time with loved ones.
Majors:
Minors:
Subjects Tutored: English
Majors: Chemistry, Biology
Subjects Tutored: Writing, General Chemistry, MAT-191, CHE-221, CHE-241, PHY-211, PHY-241
Kate began working in the Learning Center in the Fall 2021 semester. She enjoys reading, traveling, baking, listening to music/audiobooks, and playing field hockey.
Majors: Statistics and Data Analysis
Subjects Tutored: Mathematics
Jeannie began tutoring in the Learning Center in the Spring of 2024. She has a passion for
finding the hidden story within data and how to use that story effectively. Outside of school, she
loves listening to music, playing pickleball, and going to the gym.
Majors:
Minor:
Subjects tutored: General Mathematics, MAT-212, MAT-340, MAT-345.
Majors: Biology, Chemistry
Minor: Psychology
Subjects Tutored: General Biology, BIO-251 Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry, PHY-212 General Physics
Majors: History, International Studies
Minor: English
Subjects Tutored: General History, HIS-214, HIS-215, Research
Jordan started working in the Learning Center the Spring of 2023. She enjoys reading literary fiction and non-fiction surrounding history, politics, and gender.
Major: Interior Design
Minor: Studio Art
Subjects Tutored: Interior Design
Sam began working in the Learning Center in the Fall 2022 semester. When she's not working and studying, she loves to spend time with friends, family, and her dog.
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Data Science
Subjects Tutored: English
Wanjiru began working in the Learning Center in the fall 2021 semester. Outside class, she enjoys cooking, baking, and travelling. Since she came to the US in 2021, Wanjiru has visited 12 states and has taken an international trip to Italy through the Meredith 2023 spring break study abroad program.
Major: Spanish (Professional Spanish Concentration), Sociology
Subjects Tutored: Spanish
Georgia began working in the Learning Center in the Spring 2023 semester. She enjoys baking, cooking, listening to music, hanging out with friends, learning new things, and immersing herself in the Spanish language.
Major: Business Administration (Accounting Concentration)
Minor: Web Development
Subjects Tutored: ACC-220, ACC-221, Spanish
Yoselin began working at the Learning Center in the Fall '22 semester. She enjoys reading, sketching, long nature walks, and strength training.
Major: Computer Science
Subjects Tutored: Statistics, Computer Science, Chemistry
Major: Theatre with a K-12 Licensure
Subjects Tutored: Writing, Research, Study Skills
Annalee is a junior majoring in Theatre with K-12 teaching licensure. She has been working in the Learning Center since Fall 2022 and enjoys playing the ukulele, listening to Taylor Swift, and spending time with her four cats.
Major(s): EE and Math
Subjects Tutored: Calculus 1 & 2, General Chemistry 1
Ana joined the Learning Center team during the Fall 2023 semester, bringing her passion for all things math, problem-solving, and technology to the table. These interests seamlessly blend with her double major in electrical engineering and mathematics. Ana's enthusiasm extends to exploring even the tiniest of concepts and forging connections between newfound knowledge and existing facts. She's on a mission to make learning not only educational but also exciting!
Major: Social Work, Psychology
Subjects Tutored: English, Spanish, Psychology, Social Work
Marina began working in the Learning Center in the Fall 2023 semester. She's hoping to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker one day, but outside of class, she enjoys playing soccer, watching hockey, writing stories, reading fantasy books, playing video games, and playing with her cat and dog.
Majors: Business Administration, Economics
Minors: Finance, Marketing
Subjects Tutored: Microeconomics
Atiqua began working as a tutor in Spring 2023. Atiqua enjoys reading, going to the gym, and exploring new places around Raleigh.
Majors: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
Subjects Tutored: Writing, Chemistry
Kendall began working in the Learning Center during the virtual days of Spring 2021. She enjoys painting and reading fantasy novels, as well as searching for the latest plants to add to her growing greenhouse.
Major: International Studies
Subjects Tutored: History, French, Political Science, and Writing
Elise began working in the Learning Center Fall of 2023. She's a junior and is majoring in International Studies on a Pre-Law track. She enjoys playing piano, lifting weights, and spending time outdoors by hiking.
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemical Physics
Subjects Tutored: MAT-181
Major: Business Administration
Subject Tutored: Spanish
Lizzy Began working in the Learning Center in the Fall 2023 semester. She enjoys reading, hockey, and funny movies.
Major(s): Economics and Mathematics
Subjects Tutored: Economics, Italian, Calculus 1
Tristan began working in the learning center in the Spring 2023 semester. In their free time, they enjoy studying languages, listening to music, drawing, and knitting.
Major: Chemistry & Biology
Minors: Mathematics
Subjects Tutored: General Chemistry, General Mathematics, MAT-212
Grace has been working with the Learning Center since spring 2023. In her freetime, they enjoy reading, writing, and spending time with their siblings.
Major: Biology
Subjects Tutored: Chemistry, Calculus
Peyton Vanada began working for the Learning Center in the Spring of 2022. Peyton is a Biology majorwith minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. She plans of pursuing a career in Botany! In her free time, she loves to explore the coffee shops around Raleigh.
Majors: English, Psychology
Subjects Tutored: Writing, Research, General Psychology
Constance began tutoring at the Learning Center in the Spring of 2022. She enjoys listening to music, solving puzzles, and storytelling.
Major: Spanish
Subjects Tutored: Spanish
Laura started working in the Learning Center in the Spring 2023 semester. She likes listening to 70s rock, getting boba, and having movie nights with friends.
Major(s): Psychology
Subjects Tutored: Chinese
Li began working in the Learning Center in the Fall 2023 semester. She enjoys reading, traveling, and exploring the local cuisine.
Are you interested in becoming a peer tutor at the Learning Center? You can apply to work at the Learning Center by following three steps:
Once these steps are completed, the student may enroll in the Meredith College's College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certified tutor training program. IDS-155: Tutor Training is a synchronous, one-credit course designed to instruct tutors-in-training on peer learning pedagogy and tutoring best practices. Upon completing the training program with an A, the tutor-in-training will be ready to tutor in the following semester. For more information about the process of becoming a peer tutor, please see the Learning Center website.
If you have any concerns or grievances regarding the Student Success Center, please see Handling Concerns.
Carlyle Campbell Library
Meredith College
3800 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-760-8532
