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Certified Tutor
4+ years
Gavin
I feel priviledged to have received some of the best art education in the world. In high-school I studied privately on a weekly basis with stone carvers from D.C.'s Washington National Cathedral and also with Cathedral blacksmiths. This gave me a technical "leg up" before even getting to college. I ...
Laguna College of Art and Design
Master of Fine Arts, Fine and Studio Arts Management
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture

Certified Tutor
14+ years
Edward
I am a graduate of Laguna College of Art and Design (formerly Art Institute of Southern California). I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and Illustration in 1996. The early 90's was the wild west of desktop publishing, and we as students were literally discovering the power of appl...
Laguna College of Art and Design
Bachelor in Arts, Graphic Design
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
Liz
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
Certified Tutor
Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tutors who graduated from Laguna College of Art and Design bring firsthand experience with the school's curriculum, teaching philosophy, and artistic approach. They understand the specific challenges students face in the program and can offer practical guidance on portfolio development, studio practices, and navigating the college's unique creative environment.
Alumni tutors excel in teaching studio art fundamentals, drawing, painting, digital media, graphic design, illustration, sculpture, and art history. Many also provide support with college-level writing, visual communication concepts, and portfolio preparation—skills essential for success at Laguna College and beyond.
Yes. Tutors who graduated from Laguna College understand exactly what admissions committees and instructors look for in student work. They can provide feedback on composition, technique, conceptual development, and presentation—helping you build a portfolio that demonstrates your artistic growth and vision.
Alumni tutors have navigated Laguna College's studio courses and can guide you on time management, material selection, critique preparation, and developing a personal artistic voice. They've experienced the same critiques and assignments you're facing, so they offer practical strategies for pushing your work forward creatively.
Your first session is a chance to discuss your goals—whether that's improving specific techniques, preparing for a critique, developing your portfolio, or strengthening your conceptual thinking. Your tutor will assess your current work and learning style, then create a personalized plan to help you succeed in your courses and as an artist.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors based on your specific needs, artistic interests, and learning goals. When you work with an alumnus from Laguna College, you benefit from someone who knows the school's culture and can speak directly to your experience as a student there.
Absolutely. Many Laguna College students need support with writing, art history research papers, humanities courses, and general education requirements. Alumni tutors can help you balance these academic demands while maintaining focus on your studio practice and creative development.
Simply reach out to Varsity Tutors and let us know you're looking for personalized instruction from someone with Laguna College experience. We'll match you with a qualified tutor who understands your artistic goals and can provide the support you need to excel in your courses and creative work.
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