Zach Pelham

Zachary Pelham

Education:

Master of Fine Arts, Sculpture, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 2023

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drawing & Painting, Hartford Art School, 2006

Tutor Subjects:

K-12 Academic Subject Tutoring
 K-12 Academic Tutoring
 Test Preparation and Academic Subject Tutoring
 ACT Test Prep

Certifications:

Massachusetts Educator License, Professional, Visual Art, 5-12

Zach has been teaching for over 18 years, and tutors students in grades 8-12 in English Language Arts/Writing, Literature, History, and the Humanities. He is currently serving as an instructor at Rhode Island School of Design, and has also taught Visual Art to middle school and high school students. He is experienced in working with students with a wide range of learning disabilities, as well as executive functioning delays, ASD, and ADHD. He enjoys developing personalized curriculum and assessments to meet the specific needs of his students, in order to ensure that tutoring sessions are hands-on and engaging. He has also taught undergraduate students as well as adults.
Zach says: “As a kid, both of my parents were teachers, and I’m sure that’s where I got my passion for helping others learn new things. I began teaching right after college and have done it ever since. While I am primarily an art teacher, I have taught a wide range of humanities topics and worked as an academic advisor for many years. Ultimately, what I enjoy most is supporting students of any age as they strive to reach their potential. I believe that people learn best in supportive environments where they can ask questions, take academic risks, and become resilient learners. My goal is to identify learning deficits, help students build useful skills, and promote a growth mindset. When I’m not teaching, I’m usually making art, watching movies, reading, spending time with family and friends, and playing the occasional video game. As a life-long tall person, I have always loved basketball. I coached at the high school level for several years and always enjoy chatting about sports with students.”