About Us
About Ignis Vitae
Ignis Vitae is a team of educators and professionals working together to provide customized, one-on-one learning experiences. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs and learning styles of each student.
We teach you the skills that will help you to overcome challenges you are facing in school. These skills include organization, time-management, critical thinking and research skills. As we learn you to master these skills, stress decreases and confidence in their own abilities increases.
In the end, at Ignis Vitae we believe that becoming the best version of yourself does not only come from the students themselves, but from the teachers who encourage them.
Our Philosophy
We are a network of educators and professionals, dedicated to the core principle to help eager young minds get the tools they need in order to succeed. We believe this happens the best in a stress-free, non-judgmental environment, where free-flowing conversation between the teacher and student leads to a wholistic understanding of any subject.
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Encourage
We believe in a safe learning environment where students are encouraged to become better at what they are doing.
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Professionalism
In helping you as a student with your homework or your college preparation. We will help you with our professional perspective. We want to get the most out of each session with you, for you to learn and achieve more.
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Professional Tutoring
Ignis Vitae is a team of professional tutors working together to provide customized, one-on-one learning experiences. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs and learning styles of each student.
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Stress-Free Setting
At Ignis Vitae we believe that becoming the best version of yourself does not only come from the students themselves, but from the teachers who encourage them. Our vision is to provide support in a stress-free setting.
Our Team
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Robinson Drummond
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR
Graduate of Bates College, with majors in European History, Political Economy, and Asian Studies
11+ years of combined business and educational experience
In addition to running the Ignis Vitae program, Robin also focuses on languages, history, writing, as well as the college application process
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Sascha Winterkamp
LANGUAGES AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Graduate of Rotterdam Business School with a BaSc in International Business.
Masters of Science in Strategic Management, Tilburg University. Sascha’s field of interests are business and entrepreneurship, and world languages.
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Kevin March
SAT/ACT/HISTORY/WRITING/FINANCIAL AID
Graduated magna cum laude at Cornell University with a B.A. in History, graduated from McGill University with an M.A. in History, and is currently pursuing his PhD. in History at Boston College.
Kevin’s experience and expertise range far beyond history, english, and writing. He has also assisted well over 100 families with navigating the college process, from the beginning stages of selection, through applications, essays, personal statements, as well as the ins-and-outs of the financial aid process. Kevin takes particular interest in helping students who are navigating the transfer process.
Kevin’s current dissertation explores how Indigenous nations such as the Wabanaki Confederacy asserted and protected their political power in Colonial Maine.
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Adrian Azari
HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
Graduated from Bates College with degrees in Political Science and History, with focuses on International Relations and Modern American History
Adrian’s areas of interest are Middle Eastern Politics, the Persian Empire to the Ottoman Empire, US foreign Policy with the Middle East, and 20th Century America
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Christina Perrone
Graduate of Bates College with degrees in English and Philosophy.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Latin
Communications and Marketing Associate, Fidelity Investments
Christina’s areas interest are in foreign languages, linguistics, as well as English grammar and structure
Network Of Educators
We are a network of educators and corporate professionals, housed under one roof, with a dedication to bringing the best of our individual abilities to the table for each one of our clients. Our approach is tailor-made for each student, ensuring that the one-on-one attention we give is guaranteed to flow seamlessly with the needs and learning styles of each individual.
