Students who visit the Academic Success Center have the opportunity to schedule individual appointments with Professional Tutors, all of whom have earned bachelor’s 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:

  • Stop by: BLC 237
  • Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Call: 609-896-5008
  • Email: [email protected]
  • TracCloud

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

Professional Tutors

Amy Allen, BA

Education: BA, Rider University
Teaching Experience: Writing Consultant/Content Tutor, Rider University
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

Isabel M. Baker, Ed.D.

Education: B.A. Swarthmore College, M. Ed. Sydney University, Australia; M. Ed. Loyola University, Chicago; Ed.D. Rutgers University
Teaching experience: Elementary school teacher, Hong Kong International School; Instructor college undergraduate and graduate reading education courses: Rutgers University and Chicago Consortium of Colleges and Universities; Coordinator reading, writing and study skills: The College of New Jersey, Westminster Choir College, Loyola University, Chicago; Assistant professor college academic reading courses: Rider University and Mercer County Community College. Publications and conference papers on study skills, writing, reading, integrating reading instruction with college academic courses
Areas of Specialization within the Academic Success Center: Reading, Writing, Study Strategies, Academic Coaching

Marlene Barlow, MA

Education: BA, St. Joseph’s University; MA, LaSalle University
Teaching Experience: Bucks County Community College; LaSalle University
Areas of Specialization within the Academic Success Center: English Language Learning, Literature, Public Speaking and Presentations.

Seth Calandro

Education: BA, 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

Adrienne Harley

Contact: [email protected]
Education: BA Elementary Education with Music Specialization, Rider University; MA Reading and Language Arts, Rider University
Teaching experience: K-4 Reading Specialist, Flemington Raritan Regional School District; Kindergarten Teacher, Flemington Raritan Regional School District; Adjunct Faculty, Rider University
Awards and Recognitions: 2014-2015 Hunterdon County Teacher of the Year, 2014 Flemington Raritan Regional School District Teacher of the Year, 2014 Francis A. Desmares Elementary School Teacher of the Year
Areas of specialization within the Academic Success Center: PRAXIS Core: Reading, PRAXIS Core: Writing

Martha Higginbotham, Ed.D

Education: B.A. Ohio University, Psychology; M.A, Rider University, Reading; NBCT- Reading and Language Arts Literacy; Ed.D Rider University, 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