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

Tutoring Schedule - All tutoring takes place in the bottom level of Scholes Library
Content Area	Days	Times	Courses Covered
Math	Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday	4pm-8pm	Calculus I Calculus II Calculus III Sunday 4-5pm Monday & Tuesday 4-6 pm Differential Equations Sunday & Monday 4-5pm
Math 104	Sunday Thursday	5pm-7pm 5pm-8pm	Quantitative Methods for Business
Chemistry	Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday	4pm-8pm 4pm-8pm 4pm-6pm 4pm-8pm 4pm-6pm	General Chemistry I General Chemistry II Organic Chemistry I
Physics I	Sunday through Wednesday Thursday	4pm-8pm 6-8pm	Physics I
Physics II	Sunday & Tuesday Monday & Wednesday Thursday	4-6pm 4-8pm 6-8pm	Physics II
Computer Science	Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday	5pm-7pm	Computer Science I Computer Science II
Engineering	Thursday	4:30pm-7:30pm	MECH 211: Statics
Business	Sunday Monday Wednesday	4pm-6pm 4pm-6pm 4pm-5pm	Most Financing, Accounting, and Economics courses
CEMS	Tuesday	5:30pm-7:30pm	CEMS 214

The following table showcases our Fall 2025 tutors.
	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!
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!
Marlene Marengue Hello, I am Marlene Marengue. I am a second year student majoring in Chemistry. I am going to be one of your tutors for Chemistry 105. My tutoring hours are from 4pm to 6pm, every Sunday and Monday. My goal is to make Chemistry easier for you. I will be more than happy to help you.
	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.
Mariam Kiragu Hey! I'm Mariam Kiragu. I’m a sophomore Mechanical Engineering and Math double major who's passionate about motorsport. I'm part of the swim and dive team here at AU and outside of that, I'm a member of the baking and boxing club. I'm a massive fan of the show Suits, prime Gilmore girls and will always rewatch the Lego Batman movie. Fun fact, I have a cheetah (stuffed) in my room. As a tutor, I look forward to helping students the same way that I'm being helped and assisting them in building confidence in their problem-solving skills.
	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!
	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.
	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.
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!
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!
	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.
	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!
	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.
	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. As a tutor I enjoy helping students learn to code. I look forward to helping others to enjoy thinking through and solving computer science problems.
	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.

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

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.

Becoming a Tutor

The link below will take you to our Tutor Application. Completing the following application helps us to gather preliminary information and a better understanding of your interest in becoming a tutor.

Tutor Application Form

Once you submit this form, we will review your application materials and follow up with you through your Alfred email. Feel free to reach out to the Assistant Director for the Center for Academic Success with any questions regarding the application process. Thank you again for your interest in joining our CAS team!

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.