The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.

Relationships - Relationships are the backbone of enjoying the tutoring experience. They are also one of the keys to unlocking student motivation, especially when learning is hard. We spend time getting to know your child. 

Executive Function - Whether your child is an athlete, has ADHD, or needs help getting organized, we infuse our approach with executive function skill development. This is ideal for middle and high school students. 

Study Skills - We teach students how to study and learn using modern research-backed study strategies taken from cogntive science, education, and neuropsychology. 

Tutoring Best Practices - One-on-one Tutoring is the most powerful learning arrangement known to science. We study it, perfect it, and deliver the best practices and techniques from the tutoring literature.

Between high school and the university, Dr. Dutilly studied abroad in Bolivia (South America) under the auspices of the Rotary Club. In 2004, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in Spanish and Geography. After obtaining a master's degree in education from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2012, Dr. Dutilly was recruited into the PhD program at CU's School of Education. There, he studied educational psychology, program evaluation, adolescent development, and STEM education under the guidance of Dr. Benjamin Kirshner. He graduated with a Ph.D. in education research in December of 2018.

Occupationally, Dr. Dutilly has worked in numerous schools, from Centennial Middle School to Casey Middle School to private Montessori schools. He has volunteered for many years with local youth programs, including Sierra Club youth chapters. He has conducted program evaluations of local non-profit organizations that inspire disadvantaged children to attend higher education. He worked as an education program evaluator with the American Indian College Fund. He has also worked in the software tech industry.

Born in Wisconsin, Dr. Dutilly fell in love with Boulder, Colorado over 15 years ago. His love of Boulder is made up of equal parts mountain running, rock climbing, the climate, the community, and educational opportunities.

Dr. Dutilly is from a Puerto Rican-American family and dedicates free time to playing music, outdoor recreation, practicing Spanish, and mentoring younger family members who still live in Wisconsin. 

 At Research Inspired Tutoring, we set the bar high—because your child deserves more than average. Every RiT tutor receives industry-leading training and ongoing professional support. When a tutor steps into your home (or onto your screen), you can trust they bring skill, structure, and heart. 

All RiT Tutors:

• Pass a national background check 
• Demonstrate strong subject-matter expertis
• Complete the rigorous, research-backed SAGA Tutor Training
• Learn our proprietary RiT tutoring framework
• Undergo in-house Executive Function Lite training, designed by Dr. Dutilly
• Receive follow-up training through the American Tutoring Association (mid-year)
• Join weekly 30-minute check-ins with Dr. Dutilly for continued mentorship

 This is our promise: Well-prepared tutors. Personalized support. Lasting academic growth. Follow this link to learn about our training sources and educational inspiration.