About Tutoring Match

Mission Statement: To help students achieve greater academic and life success.

Tutoring Match’s primary goal is to offer students fresh insights and perspectives through academic assistance and services so that they may realize greater success while developing into independent thinkers and life-long learners.

With an experienced staff of educators and state-of-art technology, Tutoring Match offers parents and students a network of highly-qualified tutors for one-on-one personalized assistance in the home and online in pursuit of this goal.

We believe that EVERY Student…

is unique and has a distinctive learning style and perspective.
succeeds with encouragement, a positive attitude, self- motivation, educational opportunities, the proper tools and techniques.
deserves teachers who believe he or she can learn and who will not be satisfied until he or she does.

We believe that Parents…

who are committed to their child’s education, provide their child with opportunities for success.

We believe that Education…

should never become an obstacle for learning.
determines one’s destiny and level of success.
is a gift and a treasure chest if opened purposefully.

We believe that the best Tutors and Tutoring…

inspire and motivate students to become better individuals.
help students discover the ability to triumph over obstacles.
enhance and accelerate the student’s learning process while improving self-confidence and self-esteem.
should be purposeful and directed towards a natural conclusion
change lives and promote positive relationships.

The Tutoring Match Team

	Henry Downing Lane Founder / Owner / Director / Head Tutor Henry is a passionate educator with over 36 years experience in private and public education. His experience includes positions as Director of Studies, Assistant Headmaster, college counselor and English and history teacher at prestigious schools such as The Hill School, William Penn Charter School, Chestnut Hill Academy, Avon Old Farms, and Kents Hill School. He created Learning Core, LLC, a tutorial referral service in 1999 and started Tutoring Match in 2008. His expertise includes English (grammar and essay writing), test prep (SAT, ACT, SSAT/ISEE verbal and math), study skills, U.S. history and college planning. Henry's Tutor Profile, LinkedIn, Facebook
	Jeanette Chagaris Bookkeeper / Accountant / Math Tutor Jeanette is a certified math teacher and tutor at middle school, high school and adult levels. She has Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Boston University and a Master's in Education from University of Bridgeport. Jeanette does both one-on-one and small group tutoring in all levels of math and SAT math prep. Jeanette's Tutor Profile
	Sarah Suerth Biology Teacher / Tutor / Regional Director of the CT Shoreline Sarah's responsibilities are to cultivate contacts and promote TM's tutorial services throughout the New Haven, East Haven, Branford, Guilford, Madison and Clinton areas. Sarah originally worked with Learning Core, LLC in 2005 as a biology tutor when she taught at Wilton High School in Wilton, Connecticut. Having recently moved to the Madison area, Sarah joined Learning Core, LLC, and Tutoring Match to help provide the Shoreline area with their extensive resources for students, parents and tutors. Sarah's Tutor Profile
	Susan Wholley Office Coordinator / Tutor Susan is a former elementary school teacher, and the mother of two wonderful girls. She received a B.A. in Education from The Pennsylvania State University and an M.S. in Elementary Education from Lehman College. Susan taught elementary school in both New York and Connecticut. The combination of educator and parent brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her roles. She is definitely a big personality in a small package. Susan's Tutor Profile
	Julia Balakrishnan Office Coordinator Julia is a "graduate" of Tutoring Match, having been successfully tutored by Henry for her SATs in 2005. Julia will graduate from the University of Delaware in May 2010 with a double major in International Business and Marketing, and a minor in Spanish studies. She works as an administrative assistant in the University of Delaware's Undergraduate Business Advising Office. Julia loves to travel; she lived overseas with her family for 13 years and studied abroad in Panama and Mexico throught the University of Delaware. Julia was a peer tutor in high school and volunteered at Bryant Elementary School in Bridgeport. Subsequently, she taught English in Panama and Mexico.
	Holly Rackliffe Tutorial Coordinator Holly is a certified English teacher at the middle school and high school levels. She received her BA in English from Biola University in California, and taught high school English for three and half years in the southern California area. While completing her education, she assisted in an English 100 class for college freshmen students at Biola University specializing in writing, and has experience in clerical work and office management at the college as well. Her zest for learning and making knowledge accessible for all learning types make her an asset to any educational center.
	Wade Tonken Business Development Wade has a long history as an entrepreneur with an unusual creative streak. Fresh out of music school he devoted himself to self promotion culminating in an award winning MTV video. He soon found his way into the world of commercial music and started the music production company Noize Factory where he used his musical talents as well as his business development skills. For nearly two decades he owned, developed, marketed and publicized Noize Factory. Recently he created the Manhattan Producers Alliance, a media education, professional mentoring and networking community comprised of Oscar, Grammy, Tony and Emmy award-winning composers and musicians. As head of business development and marketing Wade successfully forged relationships with Apple, Nickelodeon, BMI, Good Morning America, The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Bank Street College. Wade also teaches music technology and has created many unique educational programs throughout the NYC metro area.
	Rita Stein Marketing Consultant / Tutor Rita's responsibilities are to cultivate contacts and promote TM's tutorial services throughout the Westport, Weston, Norwalk and Fairfield areas. Rita has over 20 years of experience in marketing as well as10 years of experience as a tutor and teacher.