Tutoring Support
The Center for Academic Success provides FREE tutoring support to Alfred University students in a wide variety of disciplines. Tutors are typically undergraduate or graduate students who have been recommended by faculty members and who have done well in the target course or discipline.
Drop-in Tutoring
Drop-in Tutoring offers regular hours each week, during which students can work through difficult course material, study for exams and get assistance with homework.
Topics Covered
- Math: 100, 200, and some 300 level courses
- Chemistry: General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry
- Physics: Physics I and Physics II
- Computer Science: Computer Science I, Computer Science II
- Business: Covers most undergraduate business courses
- Engineering: Statics, CEMS
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Math |
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday |
4-8pm
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Calculus I Differential Equations
Linear Algebra
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Math 104 |
Sunday Tuesday |
6-8pm 6-8pm |
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Chemistry |
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday |
4-8pm 4-8pm 4-6pm 4-8pm 4-6pm |
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Physics I |
Sunday & Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday |
4-8pm 4-6pm 4-7pm 4-6pm |
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| Physics 112 |
Tuesday Thursday |
6-8pm 6-8pm |
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Computer Science |
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday |
5-7pm |
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Engineering |
Sunday |
5-7pm |
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Business |
Sunday Tuesday Thursday |
5-7pm 5-6pm 5-7pm |
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Engineering |
Monday Wednesday
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5-7pm 5-6pm |
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Kiani Barnard-Pratt Hi! My name is Kiani Barnard-Pratt, and I am a tutor for Calc 3 and Differential Equations this semester. I am a senior biomaterials engineering major with minors in chemistry and biology. Outside of school, I am a goalkeeper on the women’s soccer team and the president of the Tau Beta Pi engineering honors society here on campus. I also love to go hiking, rock climbing, and watch movies in my free time. I can’t wait to work with you all this semester! |
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Julia Flaitz Hi, my name is Julia. I am currently a senior at Alfred University. I am Majoring in Math with Actuarial Science with minors in Data Analytics and Accounting. I am a part of the Women's Soccer Team, which has been a huge part in my college experience, and what greatly helped me make my decision in coming to AU. For this Spring semester, I am a Differential Equations and Linear Algebra tutor. I am very excited to be able to help students understand more about these classes! |
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Amber Bates Hi! My name is Amber Bates and I am a sophomore here at AU. I’m majoring in chemistry and minoring in marketing. I am on the women’s soccer team here at AU. I am also the co-president of AU Paws For A Cause. If you have any questions please reach out to me, I am excited to work with you all this year! |
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Marlene Marengue I am a sophomore majoring in Chemistry. I like to create my own beauty products, bake and cook. Basically, I like to mix things up and I am a curious person. Therefore, this major is the perfect fit for me because it allows me to explore. I hope that one day I will discover something that helps people. When I came to AU I found a welcoming community. Now, one of my goals is to give back by being a passionate student and helping others. For this reason, I am the senate representative of the International Students Association, a member of the UNICEF club and a tutor. As a tutor, I will help you to understand that chemistry is not as difficult as it seems and you have enough skills to succeed. Thank you. |
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Dagim Mindaye My name is Dagim. I am a Computer Science and Math major, and I really enjoy helping others. I like breaking down tough concepts into simpler more understandable steps and making learning less stressful. I also do research in my field. For my free time I like playing games and the guitar. |
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Morgan Becker Hi! My name is Morgan Becker, and I will be your tutor for Phys 112 this semester. I am a junior majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. I am a member of the Honors Program and Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society. In my free time, I like playing basketball, watching Netflix, and spending time with friends. I am here for any questions. Feel free to reach out or come see me in the bottom of Scholes on Tue/Thu 6 pm-8pm! |
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Lam Tran (Bill) I'm a senior in the Glass Science Engineering Program with a double major in Physics. I'm an international student from Viet Nam. Additionally, I'm also on the AU Men's Tennis team. Feel free to ask me any questions during my tutoring drop-in hours. Physics is a difficult subject. Let's get through it together! |
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Sammy Wertheim Hello! I am a sophomore ceramic engineer. I have always enjoyed science, and it blossomed in my senior year of high school when I took calculus and physics and enjoyed them very much! Apart from my classes, I am in the honors program, in 3 clubs: Anvil (president elect), Material Advantage / Keramos (vice president), Skate-y Super Sicky Dope Club (president / founder), I play music in jazz ensemble and also in some bands. Some hobbies I enjoy are pottery, woodworking, sewing on clothes, dying hair, and more! I enjoy teaching and helping people learn. I want to get a PhD later on and maybe become a professor. I hope I can become an even better teacher as a tutor and also let people know I enjoy helping and am willing to do so! |
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Zoey Keagle Hi everyone! My name is Zoey, and I am an embedded tutor for Calculus 1 this semester. I am a senior dual degree student here at Alfred, studying ceramic engineering and art and design. While being here at Alfred, I have tried so many new things that I really enjoy, like riding horses and blowing glass. I was on the equestrian team for two years and was also recently inducted into the Tau Beta Pi engineering honors society. In my free time, I love going outside to go hammocking or hiking, and I also enjoy doing other things like baking and crocheting. My favorite TV shows are Severance and Doctor Who. I have been an embedded tutor in the past for Calculus 3, but this is my first time for Calculus 1, so I look forward to seeing you all at tutoring! |
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Thomas Makela I am a junior majoring in mechanical engineering and chemistry. I had always liked engineering and chemistry from a young age because of my grandfathers. I choose A.U. because of the schools' atmosphere and the impeccable engineering program. While attending A.U. I have been a part of the Intervarsity Christian fellowship club and also on the baseball team. In my spare time, I am either in the training room or in my dorm studying. As a tutor, I look forward to helping my fellow students develop better time management and to be successful inside and outside of the classroom. |
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Andrii Maltsev Hi! I am a junior double majoring in marketing and business analytics. My future passion is to open a marketing agency that specializes in public relations management. I chose Alfred University because of its AASCB accreditation and diverse community. Marketing always felt like a right thing to me. I was always wondering how brands make me use their goods or services over their competitors and I wanted to learn how I can do the same. As a tutor, I hope to help other students understand the material and simplify their paths to achieving goals. |
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Saron Mindaye Hello! I'm a junior majoring in Computer Science with a concentration in Pre-health. I am also an international student from Ethiopia. I chose computer science as my major because I love breaking down problems to their smallest components and going back up to solve them. I chose to be a tutor because I always liked tutoring my friends in high-school and in turn gaining a deeper understanding of the subject. I love crafting(crocheting and knitting) and generally wasting my time on YouTube. My favorite part of Alfred University is the tight-knit community and the sense of belonging in brings. I'm excited to be a tutor and help students become more confident in their coding skills! |
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Diana Morling Hi! My name is Diana, and I am currently a junior at Alfred University. I am majoring in Computer Science, Math, and Data Analytics, with the hopes of working in Data Science after I graduate. I chose AU because it’s close to home, and because my two older siblings also attended here and loved it. For the Fall 2025 semester, I’m an embedded Calc II tutor, but I am happy to help with any math courses if you stop by during my hours :) Aside from tutoring, I also work at the ITS Helpdesk and my local coffee shop, but in my free time I like to play recreational volleyball, hang out with friends, and travel! |
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Sophia Symeslatini Hi! My name is Sophia and I am a junior majoring in Accounting and Healthcare Planning and Management with a minor in Economics. I plan to use this background to pursue a career in the forensic accounting field. I currently serve as the President of Accounting Club and the Treasurer of the Alfred Marketing Association. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, going for walks, and playing tennis. I'm also a big fan of comedy and mystery movies. As a tutor this semester, I hope to help students build more confidence in their learning strategies and provide support that makes studying a little less stressful. |
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Eric Payack Hello! I am a sophomore double majoring in Mathematics with Actuarial Science and Computer Science with a minor in Accounting. I have always loved math and have always been strong in that field. AU stood out to me as a university that provided me with the opportunities that I wanted and as a place where I could excel doing what I loved. As a computer science tutor, I look forward to helping students through a particularly demanding field of study in a way that helps them develop the same passion for it that I have! |
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Xander Gleason I am a senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. I chose my major after loving my high school robotics team and wanting to continue learning about some of my skills there. Here at AU, I am a part of the astronomy club and enjoy the astro photography we do there. I recommend to everyone who has not yet to check out one of the open house nights. I am a new tutor for the computer science department. I have enjoyed the classes I have taken here and have tried to do some programming projects on my own. I have been working on a music player app to challenge my skills. I will do my best to help students with questions and class projects. |
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Rodrigo Perez Hello! My name is Rodrigo Perez and I am from Palencia, Spain. I am a senior majoring in Mathematics with a concentration in Actuarial Science. I am also doing a minor in Business Administration. I chose Alfred because of its academics, athletics and the community. I am the captain of the men’s soccer team and I am also involved in some clubs, like the Economics club. I am a hard-working and outgoing person, eager to learn and help others whenever I can. I am super happy to be at Alfred and have the privilege of continuing to improve as a person, student and athlete here. |
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Caleb Raughley Hello! I am a major in Data Analytics and Computer Science. I enjoy solving puzzles and I feel like coding is just one big puzzle. While attending Alfred University I have gained better insights into what major I wanted to pursue. I enjoy playing chess, going to the gym, and playing all sorts of board games. |
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Maksym Smirnov Hi! I am majoring in Finance, Accounting, and Mathematics. It took me two semesters after I came to Alfred as a Business Analytics major to understand that my real passion was in Finance. Along the way, I have picked up two additional majors to broaden my perspective of Finance as a whole. As I went through an internship with a small hedge fund in Rochester, I figured out that the part of Finance that is the most interesting to me is Equity Research which is the research of public companies and their stocks. While attending AU, I have been a Vice-President of the Student Senate and a president of the Economics Club. In my spare time, I like playing soccer and reading. Currently my favorite book is Nausea by Jean-Paul Sartre. As a tutor, I look forward to helping students explore the world of business and finance while discovering their own passions. |
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Benjamin Rondeau Hi! My name is Ben. I am a Glass Science and Engineering Major with a minor in Chemistry and Physics. In my free time I practice martials arts at the dojo in town, and I am a part of the bowling club here on campus. I also do research for the engineering department related to tracking changes in glasses by tracking the change in the electrical properties of the glass. This semester I will be tutoring CEMS235: Thermodynamics of Materials, but I am more than willing to try and help with any material science classes you are taking. I am excited to be working with you this semester! |
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Lina Young Hi! My name is Lina Young and I am a senior student at Alfred University with the opportunity to tutor the Polymer and ELMO classes this Spring semester. I am majoring in Material Science & Engineering and have thoroughly enjoyed learning my coursework up to this point! Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my dogs, reading, and trying new recipes. On campus, I am a part of the Women's Soccer team, and I was able to work as a research assistant to help with various research topics in the engineering labs. I am excited to help as a tutor this semester and I look forward to meeting new students! |
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Be an Embedded Tutor
What is an Embedded Tutor?
A trained peer tutor who actively attends a course alongside their peers to facilitate support for a specific class and professor. Embedded tutors provide individualized support during class activities to motivate and encourage student engagement in the classroom. Tutoring for the course is provided outside of class during the free drop-in tutoring hours (Sunday - Thursday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
Embedded Tutors are selected in collaboration with faculty and are trained by CAS at the beginning of the fall/spring semesters. The embedded tutor works with the instructor as they provide guidance on how to support students with understanding and applying concepts while strengthening academic engagement in and outside of class.
Tutor Qualifications
A potential tutor has a collaborative and warm presence, effective communication skills, current knowledge of the subject/course, has received no less than a B in the course they will be a tutor for, and has an understanding of their responsibilities in supporting academic engagement. These qualifications include:
- At least a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student
- Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Must have developed and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work with a variety of learners
If interested in becoming a tutor, please reach out to the Assistant Director for the Center for Academic Success. A position description and application will be posted on Handshake around midsemester to gather a pool of candidates for the following academic semester.
Drop-In Tutoring Hours
CAS offers one on one and/or small group tutoring for Alfred University students enrolled in many challenging AU undergraduate courses. Tutors meet in person during drop-in tutoring hours which are held on the bottom level of Scholes Library. Drop-in tutoring hours are offered Sunday – Thursday 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- If you need assistance with a class that is not supported by one of the tutoring disciplines, please take advantage of the following resources:
- Your instructor's office hours (you can also email your instructor to set up a meeting)
- Academic Consultation at CAS: set up a meeting with one of our consultants to discuss how to study more effectively, manage your time and tasks more efficiently, reduce test-anxiety, etc.
- Study with Friends: Research shows students who study with others retain more information than studying alone.