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About Us
Jamie Dickenson, LLC is owned and operated in Charleston, West Virginia. While our services include educational planning and providing academic support to a growing number of students, our goal is to treat every customer with respect and adopt them into the Jamie Dickenson, LLC family. Our individualized approach is something we take pride in and gives us an edge when compared to similar services.
Jamie Dickenson started her educational consulting practice in 1998 and has helped thousands of families through the college admissions and financial aid process. Jamie's dedication, energy, and enthusiasm have contributed to the growth of her business and the success of many life changing decisions she's helped her students make. In 2011, she decided to expand her business to include a tutoring center so that she could help her students lay a solid foundation for a positive academic career.
It is our mission to provide educational support and guidance for students by communicating with them and motivating them as they transition from high school to college. Jamie is proud that her staff is preparing students for academic challenges by providing a customized learning experience that will help them successfully overcome high school’s hurdles and progress to college. Students work through their academic weaknesses and discover what they love and are good at doing, all in a safe and secure environment.
Our Dedicated Staff
Ethan is here to help you succeed in your academic pursuits and prepare for your future, whatever path that may take. He's ready to work together to achieve your goals.
Lindsay began her teaching career immediately following her student teaching, and continued teaching at the same school for 9 years. She taught kindergarten, first, and fourth grade while also achieving leadership roles in her school. She was a Professional Learning Community facilitator, technology specialist, and teacher leader alongside becoming the President of faculty senate.
Lindsay is a Yoga Alliance Certified 500 hour international yoga teacher, maintaining the designations of: e-RYT 200, RYT 500, YACEP. She is also a certified trainer in Lagree, TRX, and acro yoga. She teaches a variety of yoga and fitness classes at Yoga Power, LLC where she is a trainer in the Yoga Power Teacher Training School. She has taught workshops and continuing education courses domestically and internationally on yoga retreats for fellow yoga teachers all around the world.
Taylor knows that the Kanawha Valley is full of hard working students with unlimited potential. She has always had a strong interest in science and mathematics, and firmly believes that anyone is capable of becoming an expert in these subject areas. With an emphasis on building test-taking confidence and discovering new study strategies, she is excited to help students see the fun in learning!
In her free time, Taylor enjoys reading thrillers or binge-watching Marvel movies with her friends.
In her spare time, Isabel reads (a lot), teaches aerial yoga, and engages with the community theater scene. She can usually be found at Yoga Power or Mea Cuppa Coffee.
Linda has been a teacher with Kanawha County Schools for over a decade, having previously worked as an instructor with the STARBASE program. She is currently teaching 6th Grade English at West Side Middle School.
Linda is passionate about teaching and excels at breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand components.
In her free time, Linda enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and flock of chickens in their home in Sissonville. Her daughter is currently attending John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan, New York.
"All of Jamie's employees give me their undivided attention, and the atmosphere is very open and friendly! All of my questions are answered, and they care enough to double check with Jamie if they are unsure about an answer. Jamie stays on top of me to make sure everything I need to do is completed correctly and on time. I am more confident in my work because of Jamie's commitment to me." - Ellen Henthorn
Our Offices & Tutoring Center
"We don't look for what is wrong with our students and try to fix it. We help them figure out what is right about themselves and bring it out!" - Jamie Dickenson
After college, she spent 15 years as an accountant working her way to Chief Financial Officer of a major coal company. She then became a Registered Representative for a national financial services company where she worked for 5 years.
Jamie started her educational consulting practice in 1998 and became a Certified Educational Planner. She has helped thousands of families through the college admissions and financial aid process. Jamie's dedication, energy, and enthusiasm have contributed to the growth of her business and the success of many life changing decisions she's helped her students make. In 2011, she decided to expand her business to include a tutoring center so that she could help her students lay a solid foundation for a positive academic career.
Jamie was a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the states of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Upstate New York and was featured as a Success Story for the West Virginia District of the Small Business Association (SBA).
Jamie has delivered over 150 business and motivational presentations for corporations, schools, colleges, associations, and business meetings. She is one of the most in-demand speakers and business consultants specializing in the areas of college admissions and financial aid.
For 13 years, Jamie was a guest speaker on a very successful talk radio show called "Ask the Expert" on WCHS 580 AM. She has been featured in the media on numerous radio and television shows as well as being quoted in feature articles.
Jamie is a 500 hour yoga teacher and owner of Yoga Power, LLC. She loves to practice yoga in Charleston and anywhere she travels.