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ABOUT US
MindMap Tutoring was founded by Dr. Sara Douglas, a neuropsychologist specializing in the assessment and understanding of learning profiles. MindMap supports students who need extra guidance, greater challenge, or simply more practice, while building the emotional confidence that makes real learning possible. Though tutoring is a one-on-one activity, each of our tutors has access to the resources of the others, including collaborative conversations that we have with each other to offer the most comprehensive, effective support possible.
WHO
WE
ARE
MindMap is a group of neuropsychologists, teachers, school psychologists, researchers, and learning specialists, all overseen by Dr. Douglas. Most importantly, MindMap is composed of educators who care about supporting students. While our goal is to offer varied services to meet the needs of many, we do not operate with a one-size-fits-all mentality; please let us know what you are looking for, and if we do not offer that support, we will help you find someone who does.
WHAT
WE
DO
We offer thoughtful, student-centered instruction supported by the science of neuropsychology. Our approach supports students who need a bit more guidance, seek greater challenge, or simply learn best with extra practice and reinforcement. Just as importantly, we focus on helping students build academic confidence alongside academic competence.
WHERE
WE
WORK
All tutors work remotely, in our office, and many offer in-person work in your home (or even a coffee shop near your child's school). Sometimes, working with a student remotely is not appropriate, either due to age, the type of support needed, or the student's learning profile; if this is the case, we'll find a way to work with you in-person, or refer you to someone who can.
WHEN
SESSIONS
OCCUR
Typically, for K-12 students, sessions occur on weekdays after school hours. Occasionally, during-school sessions (for older students with free periods and accommodating schools) can be scheduled. College and graduate students can schedule sessions at any time throughout the day. Weekend appointments may also be available.
WHY
WE
STARTED
Every brain learns differently; teaching should reflect that. MindMap was developed to recognize the various factors - cognitive, emotional, and behavioral - that contribute to learning, and incorporate strategies to address these into tutoring support. Learning is most effective if we can match learning style to teaching style.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Sara Douglas, Psy.D., NCSP, is a licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, families, and schools. She specializes in educational, behavioral, emotional, and neuropsychological evaluations, and has worked across schools, clinics, and hospital settings. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Douglas serves as a graduate-level educator and supervisor, has held leadership roles within major professional psychology organizations, and contributes to the advancement of the field through research, publications, and professional service. Her work focuses on helping students overcome academic and emotional challenges while promoting long-term educational success.