Four Pillars of RiT
Research Inspired Tutoring is built on four pillars
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.
About the Founder
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.
Dr. Erik K. Dutilly - Found and Tutor - Rock climbing in Red Rocks, Nevada
Our Sources of Inspiration (and training)
SAGA Tutor Training
National Tutoring Association
National Tutoring Association
National Tutoring Association
National Tutoring Association
National Tutoring Association
Tiny Habits
National Tutoring Association
Seeing My Time
Seeing My Time
National Tutoring Association
Seeing My Time
CU Anschutz
Seth Perler
Cal Newport
Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
Dr. Russell Barkley
Dr. Russell Barkley
Dr. Russell Barkley
Dr. Thomas Brown
Dr. Russell Barkley
Dr. Russell Barkley
Meet our Bronze Tutors
Evan Lei
Tutor
- Algebra, Pre-Calc, Writing, Reading
Evan is a junior at CU Boulder with a major in political science and a minor in communications. He has several years of experience tutoring middle and high school students with a focus on math (through calculus III), physics, writing, and social studies. Evan enjoys working through challenging problems with students, bringing an analytical approach that emphasizes curiosity, discovery, and collaboration. He hopes to help students become independent thinkers with confidence in their abilities, ready to achieve any goals they may set.
Elyse Meade
Tutor
- Biology, Chemistry, History, Writing
Elyse is an undergraduate pre-med student at the University of Colorado Boulder pursuing degrees in History and Integrative Physiology with a minor in Chemistry. She is a part of the Arts and Sciences Honors program at CU Boulder. Her specializations include chemistry, biology, writing, and reading comprehension. She holds lots of experience tutoring, coaching sports, and teaching music and enjoys working with a wide variety of students and creating strong relationships with them.
Sergio Morales
Tutor
- Advanced math, chemistry, physics, Spanish
Sergio is a freshman at the University of Colorado Boulder, majoring in chemical engineering. He has experience tutoring various subjects in high school and is passionate about giving back to the community in any way possible. Sergio primarily focuses on tutoring math—up to precalculus—and chemistry but is also proficient in Spanish and physics. He strives to build meaningful connections with students, not just as a tutor but as a mentor and friend, making learning enjoyable by incorporating students' personal interests into the material. Outside of tutoring, Sergio enjoys solving and collecting Rubik’s cubes, building with LEGO, and exploring the world of chemistry.
Dylan Gowins
Instructional Designer
- Online math tutor, test designer
Dylan recently graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a triple major in Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Psychology. In college, Dylan was part of the McNair Scholars Program, The Miramontes Arts and Sciences Program, and the Presidents Leadership Class, which brought his passion for community-centered learning to new heights. He has experience tutoring math for elementary, middle, and high school students, and has been using this experience to develop math assessments that make learning easy and fun.
Annabel Carpenter
Tutor
- Chemistry, Biology, Math, Human Anatomy
Annabel is a Sophomore at the University of Colorado Boulder majoring in Integrative Physiology and minoring in Sports Media on the pre-med route. She has experience tutoring students ranging from elementary to high school aged focusing on math and sciences, helping students build confidence and master challenging concepts. She excels at breaking down complex problems into manageable steps, making learning more approachable and effective. Whether guiding students through foundational skills or advanced coursework, her goal is to create a supportive and engaging environment that fosters academic success.