Tutoring and Academic Coaching

Academic coaching and tutoring is provided at no cost to Sitka students primarily in the areas of math, writing, and science. Students can receive assistance in subject tutoring as it relates to specific courses or placement test preparation. Individual or group sessions can be arranged in person or by distance.

Coaching is also provided for Adult Basic Education students preparing for the GED examination or those seeking one-on-one ESL instruction. High school students can benefit from ACT/SAT study sessions.

Appointments are recommended to secure a time for academic coaching, but drop-in availability is often available as well. These sessions can be held in person, over the phone, or by web-based video connection (such as through Blackboard Collaborate).

Meet Our Academic Coaches

To make an appointment with an academic coach, you are encouraged to fill out the course information form, to help them prepare for your meeting, and then call (907) 747-7717 to schedule.

Max Cottrell Academic Coach: Math Phone: 747-7717 Email: cmcottrell@alaska.edu Student Success Center 226B, Sitka Campus

Angela Hessenius Academic Coach: Science Phone: 747-7786 Email: amhessenius@alaska.edu Student Success Center Room 226, Sitka Campus

William Ortiz Americorps Academic Coach: Math/Writing Phone: 747-7784 Email: waortiz@alaska.edu Student Success Center Room 226B, Sitka Campus Education BA Modern English

Angela Hilsman Title III AmeriCorps Serviceperson Phone: 747-7797 Email: aehilsman@alaska.edu 205, Sitka Campus Other Academic Coach: Writing, Math, Science, Spanish, and GED subject areas