About Us
Our consultants and tutors have graduate degrees in their respective disciplines and at least ten years of experience in the classroom and the private sector.
Angela Warfield
Dr. Angela Warfield is the principal consultant and founder of Compass Academics. With over 25 years of experience in higher education as a professor, test developer, author, and advisor, Dr. Warfield is eager to share her expertise and strategies for college success with her clients.
She holds a Ph.D. in Literature from the University of Iowa and has taught at both two-year and four-year colleges and universities. She has served on admissions committees, advised undergraduate students, tutored extensively in writing centers, developed testing materials for the ACT, and instructed test prep courses for Kaplan.
Dr. Warfield is a member of the Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling.
Cindy Ford
Cindy Ford draws on her academic experience as a subject matter expert and test prep tutor, and her professional experience from 17 years in Corporate America, to assist students in achieving their goals.
Ms. Ford’s experience defining complex program requirements and procedures for peers and clients alike informs her approach to reaching students where they are and translating difficult concepts for easy access and understanding. Mathematics and Physics are her specializations, but she also has general experience working with and managing, college students as a university library professional. As a parent of teenagers, Ms. Ford understands their unique anxieties and concerns.
Her goal is to be a facilitator, cheerleader, and mentor for young people learning how to navigate academic struggles. She is passionate about scientific inquiry and self-discovery; there is little more satisfying than witnessing the “aha” moments that students express when they reach a point of self-realization and achievement.
Michelle Parrinello-Cason
Dr. Parrinello-Cason has a Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition from Saint Louis University and over ten years of experience working with students in a range of educational settings. During this time, she has worked one-on-one with students in writing centers and taught at the college level.
Throughout these many experiences, she has focused on teaching strategies that allow her to meet diverse learner needs, including the needs of students with giftedness, ADHD, and anxiety.
Setting high standards and providing adequate support to meet them is core to her teaching philosophy.
Michelle LaPorte
Ms. LaPorte is a skilled Protein Biochemist with 10 years of higher education teaching experience. She received her BS in Biology from Truman State University before moving onto Southern Illinois University at Carbondale where she received her MS in Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry.
With ten years of experience in higher education, she has developed and taught traditional, hybrid and online biology and microbiology courses. She has extensive experience in tutoring and mentoring of both high school and undergraduate students in Biology, General Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, General Chemistry, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra.
Our Philosophy
We want students to find their best fit and feel empowered during the college selection process. Our mission is to collaborate with students and parents in the often overwhelming task of choosing programs, identifying colleges, and applying for admission.
We offer assistance, guidance, and resources to help applicants make informed choices. With enthusiastic support, expert advice, and reliable/timely communication, we help our students meet their goals.
Our Commitment
We provide accurate information and guidance to alleviate the stress involved with higher education planning. Our services will not guarantee admission for the student to any particular program or institution. Our essay assistance and interview preparation encourages students to have confidence in their own voice and representation. We do not compose essays or answers to interview questions.
These services focus on idea development, organizational strategies, and stylistic conventions. We want the student to be confident in their ability to express themselves and articulate their goals. We focus on helping the student identify their strengths, address their weaknesses, and work hard toward achieving their higher education objectives.
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