Tierney Education - State College, Pennsylvania

Frank V.

James has been an exceptional academic coach for our daughter. His experience within the Penn State ecosystem adds immense value, providing insights we as parents simply can't offer. His guidance has significantly improved her time management and organizational skills. While we always want to help, there’s a limit to what parents can do, and James bridges that gap with his professional support. His regular check-ins keep us informed of her progress. We truly appreciate his partnership in fostering our daughter's academic success. Highly recommend Tierney Education for any family seeking quality academic coaching, especially within the Penn State community.

Jen H.

Tierney Education is an amazing local resource for students. My son was lucky enough to work with a couple different tutors who were extremely helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. Working in person directly with James for Econ completely turned things around for him - James is super responsive, flexible, personable, and knows the detailed ins and outs of every Econ class at PSU. He couldn’t have been more accommodating and truly is invested in the success of the students.

Lisa B.

Hi James- I want to let you know Todd is an amazing tutor and educator. My daughter attended his Chem 110 review session and said he went way above and beyond. It's a tough course
and his calm demeanor really helped my daughter stay focused. Todd was willing to stay as long after the session as was needed to answer questions. What a great guy! Thank you, and we’ve already recommended him to other students!

Lauren K.

If you are looking for an academic coach or subject tutoring for your Penn Stater, it doesn't get better than James! He is extremely well versed in all things Penn State but more important, listens and understands the needs and challenges of the students that he works with. He is laser focused on setting his students up for a successful college career, working closely with them on planning, time management, organizational skills and so much more. My son has found James' tutoring and coaching sessions to be invaluable as he begins his college career at Penn State. Look no further than Tierney Education for all of your Penn State coaching and tutoring needs!! James and his team are the best!

Lisa M.

I am so happy with the Chem 110 review sessions. This has helped my daughter tremendously. Being a freshman this first semester was daunting and enrolling in this review session turned everything around for her. Meeting with Todd weekly helped her understand the concepts, gave her support and encouragement and helped prepare her for her exams. She is enjoying Chem 110 now. The class is a lot of work but with the right tools it is manageable. I wish they offered the same type of sessions for Math 141! It is expensive but so worth it if your student is pursuing a path of STEM. I am hoping they offer something similar for Chem 112 next semester.

Jason B.

I desperately needed a resume revamp -- it had been a few years, and as a busy professional, I had let it fall out of date. The formatting was outdated, and it wasn’t optimized for modern platforms. I needed guidance on bringing it up to speed, so I reached out to Tierney Education.

From the start, the experience was incredible. I was paired with Allie, who was an absolute joy to work with. She took the time to listen, asked thoughtful questions to more deeply understand my position and career goals, and made the entire process feel personalized and supportive. Their attention to detail and dedication to quality mirrored the approach they take with tutoring: professional, educational, and genuinely focused on my growth. I walked away not only with a polished resume but also with valuable insights into career development.

Whether you’re a recent college graduate or a seasoned professional looking to make a move, I can’t recommend Tierney Education’s career services enough. Thanks Allie!

Nancy K.

Tierney Education has been instrumental helping my student to stay on track, have better study strategies and develop stronger organizational skills. This has not only helped them achieve better grades but increased their self-confidence. Highly recommend!

Stefanie M.

It’s only been a short time since we found James, but since that day it’s been wonderful. James is thorough, well versed in what services he can provide and he doesn’t skip a beat. He really cares about the students and is the best resource. Looking forward to continuing to work with James over my sons next 4 years. Thank you James!!