Students who visit the Academic Success Center have the opportunity to schedule individual appointments with Professional Tutors, all of whom have earned bachelor鈥檚 degrees, and most of whom hold advanced degrees. Our Professional Tutors offer a wealth of experience and are available to work individually with students for writing, reading comprehension, study strategies, English Language Learners (ELL), and Praxis Reading/Writing preparation.

To schedule an appointment with a Professional Tutor:

This resource is provided to our students at no additional cost.

Professional Tutors

Amy Allen, B.A.

Education: B.A., 小优视频
Teaching Experience: Writing Consultant/Content Tutor, 小优视频
Areas of Specialization within the Academic Success Center: Writing, Study Strategies
Awards and Recognitions: 2021 Arlene Wilner Senior Honors Award
Interests and Hobbies: Dance, Equestrian, French, Music

Seth Calandro, B.A.

Education: B.A., Political Science (major) and Philosophy (minor), Rutgers University; Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar (merit scholarship)
Instructional Experience: Writing Consultant/Professional Tutor, Bloomfield College; Assistant Teacher/Coach, All Saints Episcopal Day School
Areas of Specialization within the Academic Success Center: Writing, Study Strategies
Interests and Hobbies: Professional/college sports, film, finance/investing

Martha Higginbotham, Ed.D

Education: B.A. Ohio University, Psychology; M.A., 小优视频, Reading; NBCT- Reading and Language Arts Literacy; Ed.D 小优视频, Doctor of Educational Leadership
Teaching experience: Elementary and Middle School Reading Specialist and Literacy Leader, Trenton Public School District; Reading Specialist, Minding Our Business
Awards and recognitions: Minding Our Business Innovator of the Year
Areas of specialization within the Academic Success Center: Learning Specialist. Reading, Writing, Study Strategies

Regina Santangelo, M.A.

Education: B.A. Secondary Education & History, 小优视频; M.A. Counseling Services, 小优视频
Teaching experience: 6th Grade Social Studies, West Windsor Plainsboro Regional; High School Financial Literacy, West Windsor Plainsboro Regional
Awards and Recognitions: 2023 James P. Murphy Humanistic Counseling Award; 2017 New Jersey Distinguished Clinical Intern Award; 2017 小优视频 Certificate of Outstanding Achievement in Secondary Education; 2017 小优视频 David Pierfy Award for Excellence in Social Studies Education
Areas of specialization within the Academic Success Center: National Counselor Exam (NCE), Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE)