Hello! My name is Kiara Aguilar, and I am majoring in psychology, while also working towards getting my Spanish in healthcare certificate. I am also a member of Kappa Delta Chi!

I joined the tutoring center because I have a love for Spanish and helping out people. I believe that truly understanding the language and culture can be rewarding and beneficial for your future. As a first-gen, I can also relate to the struggles of college and am here to help ease that transition. I am excited to help you in your journey with Spanish and college!

Hi, my name is Maya! I’m a first-year student on the pre-med track. I am majoring in biology with a minor in psychology and health studies. I enjoy volunteering at my local church on Sundays. I also enjoy spending time with friends and family, going to the gym, and learning new things. I look forward to meeting everyone!

Hi! My name is Elizabeth, and I am a double major in biochemistry and mathematics at Southwestern University. I am passionate about helping students build confidence in their learning while creating a supportive and encouraging environment.

I have experience working with students through tutoring, mentoring, and academic support roles (BETA), and I enjoy adapting my teaching style to each student’s individual needs and learning pace.

As someone pursuing a pre-med track, I value patience, communication, and helping students truly understand concepts rather than just memorizing material. My goal is to make learning less stressful, more engaging, and rewarding for every student I work with. I am the president of Rotaract and a VP of the Math club. I love TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Suits.

I look forward to supporting your academic growth and success!

Hi, my name is Rohan Basu Roy. I’m from Austin, Texas, and I will be a junior this year at Southwestern. I study physics and computer science and will tutor in a variety of first-year courses in CS, math, and physics.

I’ve previously tutored in these subjects as a freelance high school AP tutor, and I look forward to working here at the Learning Commons and engaging with the SU community. I understand these subjects can be challenging and frustrating for many students, and I hope to be as much help in these areas as possible. These are beautiful, interconnected subjects that have a lot of application outside of their respective disciplines, and my goal is to make students appreciate these subjects rather than see them as tedious, required courses. I hope to provide students with problem-solving skills and help them push through any difficulties both inside and outside the classroom.

Hi! My name is Ashlyn, and I am a senior majoring in mathematics and minoring in biology.

Math is a subject that people tend to either hate or love, and a year ago, I was someone who despised it. Numbers don’t always come easy to me, and I’ve always had to work hard to be a better math student. It was through these extra hours that, along with some great professors, I realized that I could thrive in a space I had previously thought wasn’t for me, and at the end of the day I enjoy the journey every math problem takes me.

My hope is that I can help others with their goals in math and mend their relationship with the subject!

Hi, my name is Elijah, and I am a sophomore engineering major. I am also a proud Christian who loves to learn in all aspects. I love watching football with my favorite team being the Dallas Cowboys. I like to spend my free time playing video games, watching TV shows and movies, working out, and spending quality time with my friends.

Hi, my name is Celina! I am a rising freshman majoring in biology with a minor in psychology and neuroscience. I am excited to be a tutor and helping others while reinforcing my own learning. I am a part of the chess club so feel free to chat with me if you see me there. I look forward to working with you all!

Hello everyone! My name is Chandha, and I am a senior pre-veterinary student majoring in molecular biology and minoring in neuroscience.

Aside from working in the Learning Commons, I’m the ZTA D&I chair (ZLAM!), an animal care technician in the animal behavior rat lab, and a proud mother of two cats and a rat. But don’t let my strongly STEM centered academics fool you! My heart lies with liberal arts, my love for writing, and the study of behavior. As a published academic author of the anthropological article “Navigating Desi American Cultural Identity,” I’ve slowly but surely become obsessed with people - the philosophy and psychology of how we think, form bonds, develop identities, and everything and anything in between. This infatuation with the research and writing process is what drew me to the DEWC my freshman year.

While I can consume books at an absurd pace, organizing the thoughts in my head into coherent writing or topic comprehension is something that’s taken time and practice for me. My hope is that whether you are coming in for writing, research, or biology help, I can offer some insight into this process for you! I look forward to seeing you in the Learning Commons!

Hi my name is Clay and I’m a senior currently pursuing a major in physics and a minor in math. I wanted to be a tutor because I want to be able to grow my skills in explaining complex subjects while also helping students. I’m an active in Pi Kappa Alpha and the Physics Club so if you have any questions about that feel free to ask!

Hi! My name is Kendyl Feuerbacher, and I am a senior majoring in German and studio art. I decided to become a tutor because I understand how stressful it is to begin a new language. While it may seem difficult with its long words, German is a fun and exciting language to explore. I want to help you to have fun learning this language, culture, and lifestyle as you continue to grow in your Southwestern journey.

While I’ve been on my Southwestern journey, there are plenty of other things I love to do outside of classes. I love to draw, sing, swim, bike, hike, play video games, watch anime, and hang out with all my friends! My favorite learning style is to learn by doing, and one of the ways I figured this out was by doing math homework and playing video games. When you decide to be tutored by me, I would love it if you could say your preferred learning style so I can help you in a more personalized manner.

While this journey at Southwestern is a fun, new experience, we at the Learning Commons are here to help make it a more effortless experience for you. I look forward to working with all of you!

Hi! My name is Andres and I am a senior chemistry major. I love chemistry (duh!) and after a series of research experiences, I hope to pursue a career in chemistry research after I complete my time at Southwestern. I became a chemistry tutor because I want to help students succeed in chemistry where students think they can’t and hopefully show them the same beauty that I see in chemistry every single day.

Hello, my name is Elia. I am a senior majoring in chemistry with a minor in math. I am an international student from France and Côte d’Ivoire. I am an RA and I am the co vice president of membership and mobilization of the Global Student Organization! I wanted to be a tutor because I have always been helping my friends in different classes, to do their homework, study for exams or really anything related to classes so I thought I could be useful to help anyone who needs it and I hope that I would be able to do so!

Hi! My name is Kimble and I’m a biology tutor. I am a junior on the pre-med track majoring in biochemistry and minoring in feminist studies. I’m involved in research studying pipefish embryological development and serve as the Co-President of SU Tertulias, a Spanish movie club designed to help people learn the language in a low-stakes environment. I became a tutor to offer support to other students because I know how challenging certain courses can be.

Hi! My name is Gabriella Hernandez and I am a junior majoring in kinesiology on the pre-med track. I’m currently involved in FCA, CSA, and the American Medical Women’s Association, as well as a student trainer here at SU.

Growing up I always loved learning about the body and knew I wanted to do something in medicine as my career. Studying kinesiology was the obvious choice for me because it allows me to focus on what I’m passionate about while still fulfilling all the pre-med requirements. I can’t wait to share the awesomeness of, and answer any questions about, our amazing bodies.

My name is Pablo Holguin, and I am from Houston. I am currently majoring in kinesiology and minoring in health studies on the pre-physical therapy track. In my free time, I enjoy working out, reading, camping, cooking, and hanging out with my friends. One interesting fact about me is that I can recite 55 digits of Pi from memory. I promise you, if you want to say hi and I seem scary, I don’t bite, and I’m always looking for more friends.

Hi! I’m Remi, and I’m a junior biochemistry major and Spanish minor.

I tutor biology and chemistry, and I really enjoy helping students turn confusing topics into ‘ohhh I get it now’ moments. When I’m not in class, I enjoy going to the movies, reading, going on walks, and shopping. I’m also an RA and a part of student government and serve as SGA President.

I look forward to working with you!

My name is Sophie Kirby and I am a sophomore. I am a biology major on the pre-med track. My passion is biology and I adore having conversations with others about the subject.

My name is Andy Manresa, and I am a junior going into my senior year. My major is biochemistry, and I am on the pre-medical path. I love playing the piano, working out, and playing pickleball.

Hi! My name is Julia, and I’m a senior majoring in psychology and international studies with a minor in Chinese.

I’m a Ukrainian-American polyglot with a passion for all things reading, writing, and language learning and have both a creative and critical eye! I’m proficient in both psychology APA research writing as well as the detail-oriented formal analysis style in art history. I have always loved the expression of creative writing and from the age of 10, I was convinced I wanted to be a published author: a goal I’m still working on to this day! When I started my psychology classes at Southwestern, I worried about the research essays I would have to craft and dreaded how difficult the process would be. But once I started, I realized there was a beauty in that kind of writing too, and once the key to that outline was unlocked, there was no reason to be scared.

I hope to be able to see you at any point in your writing process, whether research or reflection oriented, and become your support system to help you reach your writing goals!

My name is Jameer Martin, and I am a senior chemistry major on the pre-med track with a minor in business. I currently serve as the Vice President of the Student Government Association, captain of the Southwestern football team, and a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Following graduation, I plan to join the Air Force Reserves as an officer while pursuing medical school to become an orthopedic surgeon. Throughout my time at Southwestern University, I have been fortunate to receive guidance and support who have inspired both my academic and professional goals. Becoming a subject tutor provides me with the opportunity to give back to the same community that has contributed to my growth.

Hello! My name is Alyanna and I am a computer science and psychology double-major with a minor in neuroscience. I am involved in the wind ensemble, LatinXcel, and a couple other activities here and there. I am also a peer academic mentor here at SU!

As a student that has taken many of the computer science courses at SU, I am aware of the challenges that other students may go through when taking them. Some of the assignments can be quite daunting, especially for those who have had little to no coding experience in the past. In fact, I found myself struggling with them a lot myself! Nevertheless, I found that seeking help from both the professors and the tutors available on campus has helped me tremendously with not only the development of my coding skills, but also my confidence in them.

I hope to replicate the same kindness and understanding that I was receiving from the tutors that helped me through the introductory courses in computer science. If you ever need help walking through code or are having trouble on any assignment, come and visit me in the Learning Commons! I am more than happy to help in any way that I can.

Hi! My name is Sabina, I am a transfer student from Mexico City. While studying in Mexico, I obtained a degree in biological engineering, mainly focused on tissue engineering. I’m a sophomore majoring in biochemistry on the medical track. I’m involved in research on campus with the Physics Department and am the Co-President of SU Tertulias, a Spanish movie club designed to practice the language.

I’m excited to help you learn a new language, and if you are interested, learn about Mexican culture. Hope to meet you soon!

Hi! My name is Ana Catalina and I am a senior majoring in kinesiology with minors in health studies and applied movement and sports science, along with a Spanish for healthcare professions certificate.

I was born and lived in Monterrey, Mexico for 12 years before moving to Texas.

I am very passionate about kinesiology and the way it connects to the real-world movement, health, and performance. I became a kinesiology tutor because I enjoy helping others build confidence in areas and subjects that are challenging. I believe everyone deserves the chance to understand how the human body works!

Bonjour! My name is Sofia, and I am a sophomore majoring in biology. As an Italo-Moroccan student and a native French speaker, I have grown up surrounded by different languages and cultures, which has given me a deep appreciation for communication and language learning. I am excited to be a French tutor because I have always enjoyed languages and helping others build confidence in their learning.

I currently speak four languages, and through my own experiences learning and using multiple languages, I have developed an understanding of the challenges and successes that come with the process. My goal is to create a supportive and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, building their skills, and gaining confidence in French.

In addition to tutoring, I am the founder and president of the French Club at Southwestern, where I work to create opportunities for students to engage with the French language and Francophone cultures outside of the classroom. I enjoy meeting new people, learning about different cultures, and helping others achieve their academic goals.

Whether you are just beginning French or looking to strengthen your speaking, writing, reading, or comprehension skills, I am here to help you succeed. I look forward to meeting you and sharing my passion for the French language with you!

Hey! My name is Vedant, a senior biochemistry major and neuroscience/health studies minors on the pre-med track. I became a chemistry tutor because I wanted to alleviate students’ fears going into their introductory chemistry courses. When I first arrived at SU, I had an irrational fear/hate for chemistry after hearing countless horror stories. But through the various STEM resources available on campus, I became confident in the field and excited to learn more. I hope to serve as another resource to better understand the material, perhaps from a different perspective than during lecture, and succeed as a STEM major. I love motorsports, gaming, music, reading (sci-fi & historical fiction), and movies, so feel free to bring those up when you see me. I’m also involved in Student Government, Student Activities, the Student Philanthropy Council, and The Megaphone. I look forward to seeing y’all around!

My name is Brooke Ramey and I am entering my senior year at Southwestern as a physics and mathematics double major. I am involved in computational and experimental research surrounding semiconductor device physics and I hope to pursue a Ph.D. in electrical engineering after graduation. I enjoy learning about the world around me and the fundamental physics of the universe, while also building technology that will improve everyone’s lives. Outside of school, I love spending time with friends, cooking, and playing pickleball.

My name is Adelina, but a lot of my friends call me Lina or Addy. I am a chemistry major with a neuroscience and psychology minor, with a plan to hopefully major in neuroscience. I speak Russian and was raised outside the country in Kazakhstan! I am currently the Public Relations Chair in SPC, Secretary of the Math Club, and am a member of Alpha Xi Delta, Southwestern Mentoring, and Academy 4 Mentoring. I’ve always loved helping others and can’t wait to meet you all!

Hi, my name is Elias and I’m a senior majoring in business and economics with a minor in data analytics. I work as a Peer Academic Mentor and Econometrics Tutor, and I enjoy helping students work through classes, stay organized, and figure out what works best for them.

Outside of the Learning Commons, I’m interested in finance, operations, and data analytics, and I’ve had the chance to explore those areas through several internships. I’ve also played soccer for most of my life, so a lot of how I approach school and work comes from that same mindset of consistency, teamwork, and improving over time.

I’m looking forward to meeting students and being a helpful resource throughout the semester!

Hi! My name is Amani Singh, and I am a current swimmer at Southwestern with a passion for teaching others. I have been swimming for more than 10 years and wish to continue for as long as I can. I am a biochemistry major with the hopes of pursuing a future in medicine or pharmacy.

Hi, I’m Caelyn Young! I am a junior majoring in kinesiology with a minor in biology. I’m super passionate about all things kinesiology, and I am excited to join the tutoring team to support you, build your confidence, and help you thrive in your coursework!

Outside of academics, I’m a student-athlete on the women’s soccer team and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., so I definitely understand the balance of managing a busy schedule and your coursework. In my free time, I absolutely love listening to music, dancing, cooking up something new, playing soccer, or reading (I especially love a good thriller!). I aspire to become a physician assistant and specialize in pediatric orthopedics!!

Whether you need help breaking down concepts or just want tips on navigating your courses, I’m here for you. I look forward to working together this year, feel free to reach out anytime!