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Peer tutors in a range of disciplines are available to clarify concepts, work on skills for various courses, and suggest useful study techniques. Tutors can help you grasp course concepts, talk through readings for better comprehension, or develop discipline specific study skills.

Meet with a peer tutor during their scheduled drop-in hours on the ground floor of the library at the tutoring nook! (Follow signs for "Peer Advising.") If you have any questions, please contact the program director, Doug Duquette (dduquette@oxy.edu).  For those who wish to participate, please review for the Peer Tutoring Program.

For information about peer tutoring for languages, please visit the Peer Language Tutoring page.

Zandra Sweeney

Zandra Sweeney

Hi! I鈥檓 Zandra, a Senior Art/Art History major from San Francisco. I am a multimedia visual artist with arts programming experience and a passion for queer art history. Last summer I was the curatorial intern at the LA Municipal Art Gallery, and this semester, I will also be working as a TA for Professor Weldzius鈥 Screenprinting course. Outside of academics, I love going to local punk/hc shows, playing rugby, and hanging out with my bearded dragon. Please shoot me an email or drop by if you need any help with research, writing, have questions about art history, or even just to chat and do some crafting/doodling! I can鈥檛 wait to meet you all :)

*Tutoring held in the Mullin Sculpture Studio. If you would like to meet in the Library or the Painting Studio, contact Zandra by e-mail!
Monday & Wednesday 4:30鈥6:30 PM

TJ Hastings

TJ Hastings

Hi, my name is TJ. I鈥檓 from Los Angeles and am a junior majoring in biology with a concentration in environmental science. At Oxy I do research in the computational biology lab, am treasurer of the Oxy Birding Club, and am an admissions tour guide. Outside of class, I love wildlife photography and am a big Dodgers and Rams fan. I can鈥檛 wait to meet you all!

Monday 12:00鈥2:00 PM
Tuesday 1:30鈥3:30 PM

We currently do not have a BLST tutor.  Check back in the Spring!  If you are interested in applying to be a tutor for BLST, please contact dduquette@oxy.edu

Charlotte Angermeier

Charlotte Angermeier

Hi! My name is Charlotte Angermeier, and I am a senior biochemistry major at 重口50度灰 from Ashland, Oregon. My favorite classes at Oxy have been my general and organic chemistry classes, and I am also a research assistant in Professor Despagnet-Ayoub's lab, where I conduct organometallic chemistry research. Aside from school, I am the Co-President and a choreographer for Dance Production at Oxy, I play guitar, and I enjoy being outside in the sunshine! I look forward to meeting you all and helping with any chemistry questions you have!

Monday 5:00鈥7:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM鈥1:00 PM

Maya Sisk

Maya Sisk

Hi! My name is Maya Sisk, and I am a Cognitive Science/CSLC double major from Seattle, WA. At Oxy, I am also part of the Letterpress & Book Arts Club, and I play on the frisbee team (WAC). I love the Cog Sci department and I am excited to be your peer tutor this year! I especially love the linguistics classes I have taken, and I have worked on research projects focusing on language preservation/revitalization as well as projects focusing on the mind-brain connection. Feel free to ask me any questions about course material, research projects/opportunities, or Cog Sci study abroad experiences. I look forward to meeting and working with you all this year!

Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00鈥7:00 PM

Eshan Prakash

Eshan Prakash

Hi! I'm Eshan (he/him) and I am a Computer Science and Cognitive Science double major from the Bay Area. I'm very passionate about Computer Science - especially Computational Neuroscience. I've passed every class required to be a Computer Science peer tutor with an A, so I can promise you'll be in good hands with me. I'm a really big NBA fan (go Clippers!) and occasionally dabble in a game or two of Warhammer 40,000. Feel free to drop by for whatever help you need, or if you just wanna talk about something.

Monday & Wednesday 6:00鈥8:00 PM

Aadya Nayak

Aadya Nayak

Hi! My name is Aadya (she/her), and I am a junior Diplomacy and World Affairs major from San Diego. I have taken a wide variety of DWA classes, and I can鈥檛 wait to share what I鈥檝e learned. Outside of class I work at the Young Initiative and am the co-president of 重口50度灰鈥檚 Mock Trial/Moot Court teams! Please stop by if you have any questions 鈥 whether you need help with a paper, understanding a reading, or even just to talk about life. I鈥檓 looking forward to meeting you all!

Monday & Wednesday 2:30鈥4:30 PM

Ethan Coulthard

Ethan Coulthard

Hey, my name is Ethan, and I'm a junior economics and mathematics major from New Jersey (the best state). I like economics because it's the study of human behavior, and economists model real-world situations using math. My favorite econ class so far is Game Theory with Professor Williams. His quick-witted jokes make classes very fun. Outside of class, I enjoy playing tennis and chess, and I help run both clubs here at Oxy. I also love the show Survivor and might quote it from time to time. If you have any questions, econ-related or not, stop by and let's talk.

Monday & Wednesday 7:00鈥9:00 PM

Mari Flores

Mari Flores

Hi! My name is Mari Flores and I鈥檓 excited to be one of the econ peer tutors this year! I am a junior Econ and Math double major. I have loved all my econ classes so far! Outside of school I am in the Alpha sorority on campus, as well as being involved with the Women of Economics Club and Dance Pro here at Oxy. Some of my hobbies include reading, hanging out with friends, and doing puzzles. Please stop by if you have any questions at all or just want to chat! Can鈥檛 wait to meet you!

Tuesday & Wednesday 7:00鈥9:00 PM

 

Max Goldman

Max Goldman

Hi, my name is Max, and I am an Economics major from Menlo Park, California. I have loved all my Economics classes so far. Outside of class, I enjoy reading and watching sports and am also co-president of both the Www重口50度灰 Law Society and Mock Trial/Moot Court. Please stop by if you have any questions about your classes or the department or if you just want a place to do your work.

Tuesday & Thursday 7:00鈥9:00 PM

 

Olivia Stiles

Olivia Stiles

Hi! I鈥檓 Olivia, a junior economics and kinesiology major from Seattle. I鈥檝e loved taking courses in the economics department and am excited to help with problem sets, give studying tips, or answer any general questions! Outside of school, I enjoy exploring Eagle Rock, running, and spending time with friends. Looking forward to meeting you!

Monday & Thursday 7:00鈥9:00 PM

 

Mira Hart

Mira Hart

Hello! My name is Mira. I am a senior geology major and religious studies minor from Seattle, WA. At Oxy, I am also involved with Geology Club and Dance Pro. In geology, I鈥檝e worked on research projects ranging from studying past climate with stalagmites to exploring the impacts of mining on river systems using satellite imagery. I have also taken many geology classes and I am excited to share what I have learned. Feel free to drop by if you have any questions or if you just want to talk geology! I look forward to meeting you soon!

*Tutoring held in Hameetman Science Center (HSC) 102
Tuesday & Thursday 3:30鈥5:30 PM

Sara Tina Kazemi

Sara Tina Kazemi

Hello, my name is Sara Tina and I am very excited to be your history peer tutor this year! I am a senior history major minoring in CSLC and education from the Chicago suburbs. Outside of the classroom, I am a part of Oxy MENASA, ASA, FARTS (Fiber Arts Club), and History Society, and I also crochet, sew/embroider, paint, read (mostly books about Silk Road, Safavid, or Ottoman history), or play guitar during my free time. Whether you need help with Chicago-style citations, historiography, or someone to help edit your paper, I am here for you! I look forward to helping you with your history-related questions and queries!

Monday 12:00鈥2:00 PM
Tuesday 6:00鈥8:00 PM

 

Francine Ghazarian

Francine Ghazarian

Hi! I鈥檓 Francine Ghazarian, a junior math and history double major. I work for the Www重口50度灰 newspaper as an editor and writer, and I play the cello in the orchestra. In my spare time, I like to read, crochet, knit, visit the chickens at FEAST, and play tennis with my friends. I also love exploring new coffee places with my family! A fun fact is that I have an obsession with parrots. I was born and raised in Tehran, Iran, but moved to Glendale, California, in 2015. Feel free to come visit for math questions, or if you want to talk about your favorite historic eras, fiber arts, birds, or different opportunities at our school!

Tuesday 6:00鈥8:00 PM
Friday 10:30鈥12:30 PM

Jonah Hasegawa

Jonah Hasegawa

Hi! I'm Jonah, a sophomore math major from Oakland, California. When I'm not at the blackboard, you'll probably find me playing guitar or watching a movie. I also love math puzzles/riddles, so if you know any good ones, please let me know! Even when you don't have puzzles, I'm always happy to talk math, especially if it's about difficult or daunting problems. Feel free to ask me questions about homework, concepts, or anything else that might come up. I'm looking forward to meeting you soon!

Monday 10:00 AM鈥12:00 PM
Thursday 4:30鈥6:30 PM

 

Isaac Ochoa

Isaac Ochoa

Hi! I'm Isaac (he/him/his) and I'm a senior math major from Santa Fe, New Mexico. I love going to museums, really fun sweaters, Rubik's cubes, and drinking copious amounts of seltzer. Even if you don't have any tutoring questions, I'm always down to talk about math at and beyond Oxy, so don't be afraid to come say hello in the peer tutoring lounge. Super excited to meet you all soon!

Wednesday 2:00鈥4:00 PM
Thursday 6:30鈥8:30 PM

Kenna Mirzayan

Kenna Mirzayan

Hi! I鈥檓 Kenna (she/her), and I鈥檓 from Lake Tahoe, NV! I鈥檓 a senior MAC major (on the critical media track) and Spanish minor. I鈥檓 so excited to be your peer tutor this year. Within MAC, I鈥檓 particularly interested in the intersection of film, language, and culture. In addition to having taken various Oxy MAC classes, I鈥檝e worked as a tutor for years, interned at a law firm, and worked on student and feature film sets. I also studied abroad in Madrid last year, so I would love to answer any questions that you might have about balancing an abroad experience with the MAC course load. If you have any questions about the department, want help with assignments, or anything else, feel free to swing by the library during drop-in hours or send me an email! I can鈥檛 wait to meet you all!

Monday 2:00鈥4:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM鈥12:00 PM

Sammie Stever-Zeitlin

Sammie Stever-Zeitlin

Hi, my name is Sammie and I鈥檓 a Music (Production) and DWA double major with a minor in Linguistics! I鈥檓 from Minneapolis, Minnesota and excited to start my junior year at Oxy. I鈥檓 deeply passionate about music and enjoy making pop/rnb/electronic tracks and mixing friends鈥 music in my free time. I also love to dance, study languages, and stay politically active. Feel free to drop by to chat about course material, the music major, or anything Oxy-related! I look forward to meeting you all!

*Sessions are held in Booth 119
Monday & Wednesday 1:30鈥3:30 PM

Dylan Kuskin

Dylan Kuskin

Hi! My name is Dylan, and I鈥檓 a senior philosophy major and a classical studies minor. Outside of sitting around and pondering all day, you can find me co-running the philosophy club on campus called 鈥淲hy is That? (WIT),鈥 at the AMC in Glendale, playing Spike Ball with my friends on the quad, or rooting for our rugby teams on campus (I鈥檓 retired, feel free to ask about my right leg). I鈥檓 deeply passionate about philosophy and have taken classes with every professor in our department. If you ever need help with assignments, have questions about the department, or want to hang out please come on by! I can鈥檛 wait to get started!

Monday & Wednesday 7:00鈥9:00 PM

Jack Davis

Jack Davis

Hello everyone. I鈥檓 Jack and I鈥檓 from Livermore, California. I am a junior physics major and math minor. I鈥檝e completed all intro physics classes so if you have any questions on homeworks, labs, tests, or anything else come stop by. Outside of class, I spend a lot of time in the pool since I鈥檓 on both the Men鈥檚 Water Polo and Men鈥檚 Swim team here at Oxy. I know physics can be challenging so please don鈥檛 hesitate to stop by!

Monday 3:00鈥5:00 PM
Friday 2:00鈥4:00 PM

Rory Webber

Rory Webber

Hi! I鈥檓 Rory (any pronouns) and I am a senior Psychology major/Sociology minor! I am super passionate about psychology and am happy to chat about anything in the field! I have been a research assistant for Dr. Cabral鈥檚 lab since my freshman year. I have also taken classes in most of the psych disciplines here at Oxy and am eager to help with any questions! Please stop by! :)

Tuesday 6:00鈥8:00 PM
Wednesday 4:00鈥6:00 PM

We currently do not have a RELS tutor.  Check back in the Spring!

Jackson Lewellen

Jackson Lewellen

Hi all! My name is Jackson and I'm super excited to be this year's peer tutor for sociology. I'm a senior Sociology major with minors in History and Gender, Women, and Sexuality studies. I grew up in San Francisco and outside of class I work at the Writing Center, play tennis with my friends, and go to lots of movies at the AMC. I know the faculty in the Soc department quite well and I'm in the process of applying to sociology PhD programs for next year, so I can help you with any of your sociology related needs! Stop by and we can chat about anything sociology (or non-sociology) related! I can also answer any questions you may have by email at lewellen@oxy.edu

Monday & Wednesday 2:30鈥4:30 PM