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: 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

Hello! I’m Ryan, and I’m pleased to be working as a tutor at Moorpark College, where I am also currently a student. I am interested in the field of machine learning and aspire to become a machine learning researcher in the future. I tutor most of the mathematics, physics, and computer science courses that are available on campus. Specifically, I tutor up to Calculus III, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, PHYS M20A and M20B, and all of the computer science major requirement courses. My favorite aspects of tutoring are that it keeps concepts fresh in my mind, and allows me to further understand the material by revisiting these concepts. Additionally, it is very rewarding to see when a student is finally able to understand a concept, and this is my main motivation for tutoring.

• 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.