About the Founder

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After working with a large national tutoring provider, I saw firsthand what works — and what could be better. Sensible Scholars was created to make the changes I always knew were necessary but never had the authority to implement. Here, sessions are fully personalized to meet the needs of each student and their family, with an approach designed to promote critical thinking and a deeper grasp of the material that can sometimes be difficult to achieve in a traditional classroom setting.

At Sensible Scholars, we believe tutoring should go beyond homework help — it should inspire curiosity, build confidence, and foster true understanding. Our team is made up of successful students and experienced teaching assistants with years of tutoring under their belts, all united by a passion for helping the next generation excel and reach their academic goals.

We're not just preparing students to pass tests — we're equipping them to think, adapt, and thrive, drawing on personal tips and proven strategies honed through years of academic success.

Sincerely,
Joseph Ceferatti, founder of Sensible Scholars Tutoring LLC

About the Organizers

The others who joined Joseph use their previous professional expereince to carry out their passion for making education the best it can be.

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Michael Foiani

Webmaster & Tutor Coordinator

At Brown Univeristy, Michael served as the head teaching assistant for two 400+ student courses, in which he designed course materials, lectures, assignments, exams, and grading structures. Academically he earned magnum cum laude for his GPA, departmental honors for his bachelors thesis, then went on to complete a masters with a specialty in computational physics. In high school, he tutored AP Stats, led review sessions, ranked top 5 state-wide for algebra & geometry, and taught AP computer science.

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Matthew Stankewicz

Marketing & Outreach

Matthew Stankewicz works in marketing and outreach with a background in digital marketing and creative media. His experience includes content development, audience engagement, and communication strategy across digital platforms. He has worked on projects involving social media, digital campaigns, and creative content production. His work focuses on clear communication, practical outreach, and helping information reach the right audiences. Matthew brings a thoughtful, organized approach to marketing and outreach, with an emphasis on consistency, clarity, and reliability.

About the Tutors

The educators at Sensible Scholars are overachievers who have have a passion for mentorship and teaching. We match students with tutors who have a university-level understanding of the requested subject.

Joseph

BS in Chemical Engineering @ OSU

Chemistry, Engineering, & Philosophy; Essay Planning & Revision

Michael

MS in CS & BS in Physics @ Brown University

Computer Science & Physics; ACT Prep; College Admissions

Madison

PhD Candidate in BioChem @ Emory University

Chemistry and Biology; Thesis Writing

Meiling

MS in Biomedical Engineering @ Brown University

Engineering; Language & Culture

Jino

Pre-Med @ Cornell Universoty

Undergraduate Biology & Nutrition

Will

PhD Candidate in Chemical Engineering @ CaseWRU

High School Math, Science, & History