Meet the Math & Science Center Tutors

• Major: Accounting
• Fun Fact: I'm a big Pokémon fan!
• Study tip: try new methods! experiment with what works for you
• What I enjoy about tutoring: I love seeing the joy on people’s faces when they finally understand something they struggled with

• Major: Chemistry
• Fun Fact: I love trying out different foods
• Study tip: Create a “Cheat Sheet” before each exam that covers all the important info for review
• What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Assisting people in realizing their full potential

• Major: Biochemistry
• Fun fact: i love reading philosophy and watching movies
• Study tip: read the textbook and do as much practice as you can, you’ll be fine after that!
• What do I enjoy most about tutoring? I enjoy the appreciation from helping people and that’s what makes me feel proud!

• Retired Navy Pilot and Nuclear Engineer on submarines.
• Retired Southwest Airlines Captain.
• 1980 Graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, B.S. Oceanography.
• Married for 45 years, father of two and grandpa to two wonderful granddaughters.

• Major: Computer engineering
• Fun Fact: I lived in the Philippines for 5 years
• Study tip: practice with past HW & problems covered in class
• What I enjoy about tutoring: seeing students be able to succeed on their own

• Major: Biochemistry
• Fun fact OR Talents you have? I love to surf and snowboard.
• Study tip: Drill practice problems.
• What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Watching The light bulb turn on when the concept being worked on is finally grasped.

• Major: nursing
• Fun Fact: I crochet, and I also love frogs and cats!
• Study tip: prepare before going to class by reading the material, and ask questions if you have them
• What I enjoy about tutoring: helping people understand and learn difficult subjects, and giving them tips to succeed

Hello! My name is Sahand, and I am currently a second-year Computer Science student at Moorpark College. My area of expertise lies in programming, but I also tutor subjects such as calculus, differential equations, and physics. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, playing guitar, exploring outdoors and working on personal projects.

• Major: Biology
• Fun Fact: I play soccer and love snowboarding
• Study tip: Understand, don’t just memorize
• What I enjoy about tutoring: I love helping people understand concepts, as I find it to be the most effective way to master a subject

• Major: Nursing
• Fun Fact: I love soccer and play the violin!
• Study tip: Have a friend or some classmates to practice problems with
• What I enjoy about tutoring: I’m so happy to see students’ faces light up when everything starts to make sense

My name is Olivia and I am in my second year at Moorpark College. My major is environmental science, and I’m working towards transferring to a UC. I am currently a course embedded tutor (CET) in college-level algebra. My interests include playing the violin, crocheting, playing video games, and spending time with my Golden Retriever.

• Major: Biochemistry
• Fun Fact: I play clarinet, alto/tenor saxophone, piano, and percussion
• study tip: Do practice problems & Do NOT procrastinate
• what I enjoy about tutoring: working with and seeing my peers learn and grow

• Major: Mathematics-Computer Science
• Fun Fact: I love American football, especially the strategy behind it!
• Study tip: Don’t just reread, actively retrieve.
• What I enjoy about tutoring: Turning confusion into clarity.

• Major: mathematics
• Fun fact: I enjoy karaoke!
• Study tip: don’t be afraid to ask questions or reach out for help! the sooner, the better it will be for you.
• What do I enjoy most about tutoring? I like seeing the students’ math-esteem and confidence grow as they visit the TLC regularly!

• Major: Mechanical engineering
• Fun fact: I Love basketball and f1
• Study tip: Your peers are the best help, they know exactly what you’re going through
• What do I enjoy most about tutoring? I enjoy helping others work through problems and helping them feel confident

Hi! My name is Cameron and I'm a second year student at Moorpark College, working towards a degree in Mathematics! I tutor most of the Math and Computer Science courses offered on campus. My favorite part about being a tutor and spreading knowledge is when I can make students enjoy a subject more than when they came into the center! When I'm not tutoring, I like to play video games, draw, and do even more math.

• Major: Physics
• Fun Fact: I’ve trained my cats to sit for their treats
• Study tip: Work with like minded individuals.
• What do i enjoy most about tutoring? seeing students get excited about learning a subject.

Hi all! My name is Cameron and I’m a third year student at Moorpark, currently studying Computer Science and hoping to transfer to study more in the field of machine learning. I am currently a STEM tutor at the Math and Science Center, and focus mostly on math, programming, and physics tutoring. I’ve been working at the tutoring center since late 2021, and I hope to continue helping and teaching students at the center.

• Major: Electrical Engineering
• Fun fact: I love to play basketball and i love any type of game
• Study tip: Do practice problems that you haven’t seen before
• What do I enjoy most about tutoring?: Seeing the thing I'm helping with finally click for someone

• Major: Computer science
• Fun fact OR Talents you have?: I can solve a rubik’s cube in under 30 seconds
• Study tip: do a ton of practice problems
• What do I enjoy most about tutoring?: watching those I help grow over the course of an entire semester.

• Major: Biology
• Fun fact: I enjoy painting
• Study tip: Using flashcards
• What do I enjoy most about tutoring? When students tell me they’re doing better on exams

• Major: Electrical engineering
• Fun fact: I rock climb in my free time.
• Study tip: Sleep! Nutrition! Practice Problems!
• What do I enjoy most about tutoring? I like inspiring others to take math seriously because its really serious!

• Major: CSUN Grad Program in Mathematics
• Fun fact :I make math videos
• Study tip: sleep, exercise, nutrition. The rest…details.
• What do I enjoy most about tutoring? I love to witness students getting their “Eureka!” moments.

• Major: Math (Anthropology/CompSci)
• Fun Fact: I love linear algebra and playing the guitar
• Study tip: Form study groups!
• What I enjoy about tutoring: helping people see the beauty in mathematics

• Major: Biology
• Fun fact: I love going to the beach and I crochet!
• Study tip: Plan out your study time & incorporate breaks to prevent burnout!
• What do I enjoy most about tutoring? I love seeing student’s confidence grow as they work through difficult concepts/problems

• Major: Physics
• Fun fact: I used to own a crayfish.
• Study tip: Practice until you pass out on your desk
• What do I enjoy most about tutoring?: The light of understanding in a student’s eye when they understand something they’ve been struggling with.