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Get to know your Math and Science Tutors!
Christian
- Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Fun Fact: I used to raise pigs and sell them at the Ventura County Fair
- Study tip: USE MNEMONICS!
- What I enjoy about tutoring: i LIKE HELPING STUDENTS OVERCOME THE CONFUSION THAT i FELT TOO!
Casey
- Major: Business admin.
- Fun Fact: I’ve played 3 different instruments!
- study tip: understand it until you can teach it.
- what I enjoy about tutoring is helping others bridge the gap to understanding.
Richard
- Major: Computer Science and Engineering
- Fun Fact: I like to play chess
- Study tip: Recognize patterns by doing practice problems
- What I enjoy about tutoring: I like to work with students who also enjoy learning
Andy (he/him)
- 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.
Izzie (she/her)
- 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
Osbelia (she/her)
- 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!
John (he/him)
- 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.
Marina (she/her)
- 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
Esha (she/her)
- 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
Eric (he/him)
- 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.
Taylor
- 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
Adrian
- Major: Mechanical Engineering & Physics
- Fun fact: Hiking, dancing, and jogging makes my soul smile and shine
- Study tip: teach others what you’re learning, from concept to completion
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring? it combines 3 of my favorites: learning, making friends, and helping others!
Yousef
- Major: Mathematics
- Fun fact: I run table-top RPG games
- Study tip: Keep yourself accountable
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Seeing something click in a student for the first time and letting them go “aaah! that's how that works!”
Ethan
- Major: Mathematics
- Fun fact: I changed my college major 5 times..
- Study tip: Try to teach what you’re learning!
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring? being able to be kind and supportive in an environment that can sometimes feel intimidating.
Kajsa
- Major: Nursing
- Fun fact: Rainy days are my favorite days!
- Study tip: repitition. Let your eyes see the info, as much as possible
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring. I enjoy helping people feel supported, allowing them to feel safe enough to learn.
Hafsah
- Major: Medical Technology
- Fun fact: I was going to be a children’s nurse.
- Study tip: Do practice problems without the help of your notes!
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Seeing a student finally feel confident in a subject.
Will
- Major: Environmental Science
- Fun fact: I’ve been playing guitar for 20 Years!
- Study tip: Be patient with yourself. Learning takes time.
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Helping students get difficult concepts to finally “click.”
Nathan
- Major: Chemistry
- Fun fact: I played the tuba in high school.
- Study tip: Let others know you are studying so they can keep you accountable.
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring?: I know I how much I struggled in chemistry and I want to help others who have been in my shoes.
Jacob
- Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Fun fact: I love to hike⛰️
- Study tip: Doom-scrolling is your enemy.
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring? I love to pass down knowledge to new students!
Liam
- Major: Philisophy + Math
- Fun fact: I skimbboard!
- Study tip: repetition is key !
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Helping students find their ‘eureka!’ moments
Rooney
- Major: Biochemistry
- Fun fact: I play soccer
- Study tip: Do multiple practice problems over multiple days.
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Making a subject like chemistry understandable to fellow students!
Cambria
- Major: Engineering
- Fun fact: I love art and music!
- Study tip: Always do your homework, and don’t ever be afraid to ask for help.
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Helping students to really understand the material!
Sam
- Major: Music (piano)
- Fun fact: I’m a huge rhythm game lover (Maimai/project Sekai/Cytus)
- Study tip: Get ample rest. Cramming is your enemy.
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Finding another way to explain a concept that helps both me and the student understand it better!
Elijah
- Major: Biology
- Fun fact: Hippopotamus milk is pink and thicker than water
- Study tip: Write out all the steps of a problem to refer back to when studying
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Helping people to have fun learning and to be proud of themselves =)
Neige
- Major: Biopsychology/ psychobiology
- Fun fact: I love to do jigsaw puzzles.
- Study tip: Take notes that you will actually look at and use :)
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Helping people thrive in a learning environment.
Drew
- Major: Pre-med
- Fun fact: I teach raids in destiny 2.
- Study tip: Repetition is key!
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Helping others understand difficult concepts and get closer to their goals. We’re all gonna make it!
Ariana
- Major: Civil Engineering
- Fun fact: I love doing nails!
- Study tip: Start over, work through every step carefully to unwind the mistakes!
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Having a full-circle moment after a student receives a good grade!
Megan
- Major: Electrical Engineering
- Fun fact: I love building Legos, specifically Lego technic.
- Study tip: Adjust your study space so you will be the most comfortable.
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Creating a connection with students and peers. Teaching and learning with them!
Ella
- Major: Engineering
- Fun fact: I know American Sign Language!
- Study tip: Make a plan and start early!
- What do I enjoy most about tutoring? I love seeing students feel confident in topics that they’ve struggled with!
Austin
- Major: Environmental Sciences
- Fun fact: I love playing music and hiking!
- Study tip: Schedule out everything you want to study ahead of time
- What I enjoy most about tutoring: Helping people find their love for learning and helping them succeed at the same time
Lewis
- Major: Chemistry
- Fun Fact: I worked for Shanghai Disney
- study tip: Consistency comes first, quality comes second.
- what I enjoy about tutoring: The “ah ha!” moments.
