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Marcia Toms

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Dr. Marcia Toms has been active in the tutoring field since 1995 when she became a peer tutor. Over the years she has assisted students in math, physics and writing in the classroom, Supplemental Instruction sessions, drop-in and appointment-based tutoring. Marcia has a B.A. in English with Teaching Certification, an M.A. in English Literature and a Ph.D. in Educational Research and Policy Analysis. Her research interests include tutor training, assessment of tutoring programs, and qualitative and quantitative research.