Outstanding Tutor Award Program

Purpose
The purpose of the Student Learning Center Outstanding Tutor Award Program is to recognize tutors whose work is exemplary and demonstrates a commitment to student success. Each month the SLC will recognize the work of 3-5 outstanding tutors.

Selection Criteria
The following criteria will be used to select the tutors:

A tutor who possesses an outstanding work ethic.
A tutor who possesses excellent tutoring strategies, including the ability to explain course content, model problem-solving strategies and/or course-specific study strategies.
A tutor who possesses excellent interpersonal communications skills.
A tutor who goes above and beyond to assist students in terms of scheduling flexibility or adapting tutoring strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
A returning tutor who has worked at the SLC for several semesters and whose experience makes him/her the “go-to” person for that subject.
A tutor who maintains communication with the professor of the class for whom he/she tutors.
A tutor whose friendly, positive disposition enhances the work environment of the SLC.

Recent Outstanding Tutor Award Winners
May 2013
Michael Bennett	Psychology
Chris Walden	Math and Earth Science	Chris is very patient and knowledgable. He is committed to every student he works with. His expertise in Math, Earth Science, and Excel, makes him an invaluable member of our tutoring staff.
Amara VerValin	Writing

April 2013
Christina Hedding	Writing
Shauna Mauch	Psychology
Lindsey Schopf	Math	Lindsey does an exceptional job at listening to students' concerns and recognizing how to best assist them.
Peter Rydzewski	Sociology	Peter is friendly, patient, and dedicated. His expertise, demeanor, and positivity make him an exceptional tutor.
Meegan Marvin	Math	Meegan always puts students first and makes sure every math student that comes to the Student Learning Center is being assisted in a timely manner. She is also very knowledgeable and kind.

March 2013
Kendra Andrew	Psychology	Kendra is patient and diligent. She is willing to go the extra mile to support students with various learning needs.
Dustin Deutsch	Math	Dustin is very patient and employs a wide variety of tutoring strategies to insure students under his tutelage are learning. He does a great job using a variety of examples to help convey mathematical concepts.
Marcia Fabinski	Accounting	Marcia is a natural educator. She has tremendous expertise in accounting and is always more that willing to share it. Additionally, she possesses a welcoming personality that enhances the atmosphere at the SLC.
Paul Nasri	Physical Education	Paul has a deep passion for helping other people. He goes above and beyond by keeping in close contact with the faculty. He takes pride in providing students with the best possible tutoring experience.

February 2013
Megumi Itazawa-Coyle	Math	Megumi is friendly, patient, and intelligent. She is dedicated to each and every student she tutors.
Greg Matkosky	Spanish	Greg is on his way to having a wonderful teaching career.
Amber Altrieth	Chemistry	In addition to being super-friendly, Amber has an incredible ability to explain concepts in understandable terms. She also provides students with great chemistry-specific study strategies that help them perform better on exams.

December 2012
Brian Heiss	Biology	Brian demonstrates tremendous expertise in Biology and a genuine passion for education.
Melanie Silver	Biology	Melanie loves sharing her expertise in Anatomy and Physiology and offers great course-specific study strategies.
Aubrey Etopio	Health Science	Aubrey is an expert at SPSS as she helps students from across the disciplines with using this software. She also demonstrates a strong commitment to the Student Learning Center and its patrons.
Lindsay Infantino	Writing	Lindsay is an outstanding tutor because she has a deep understanding of and respect for the reader/writer relationship. She is clear and honest with students, and she takes the time to provide explanations so that students leave with a deeper understanding of how the choices writers make impact meaning.
Tanya Schimek	Spanish	Tanya is responsible, knowledgeable, and friendly. She has a deep understanding of the Spanish language and enjoys helping others develop their language skills. Tanya is an invaluable member of our team.

November 2012
Deb Green	Writing	Deb offers incredible insight as she analyzes your paper. She examines both the structure and the grammar, recognizing the relationship between the two. She also provides sound advice for ways to develop positive communication with faculty.
Charlie Ferrusi	Health Science	Charlie is very friendly and has a remarkable ability to explain things in simple, understandable terms.
Sean Dana	Math	Sean has a great deal of expertise in college level mathematics. He is supportive and great at providing useful study tips to students.
Tim Dorsheimer	Math	Tim possesses a welcoming personality and finds joy in helping others.

October 2012
Jeff Walter	Math	Jeff is helpful, friendly, and a natural educator. His expertise in mathematics makes him a "go-to" tutor for upper division classes.
Olivia Viterna	Writing	Olivia is kind, patient, and smart. She is able to explain complex grammatical constructions in simple terms that students can relate to. She doesn't make you feel inferior for not knowing all of the punctuation rules.
Brittany Kollmer	ASL	Brittany's ability to teach American Sign Language and her ability to do it in a consistent and gentle way speaks loudly to her beautiful character!

September 2012
Josh Dubay	Math	Josh always employs patience with whomever he is helping. His calm demeanor helps promote a great learning environment.
Katie Hess	Political Science	Katie shows incredible dedication to the students she tutors.
Dave Cocuzzi	Accounting	Dave's expertise in accounting is undeniable and he has a passion for helping others.