Subject Tutoring

Dylan Abramyan

Hi, I’m Dylan, a senior biology major on the premed track. I grew up in Glendale, California, a city that is very close to Oxy. Throughout my years here, I’ve been involved on campus in multiple ways, including serving as the treasurer of the Armenian Students Association and working in the Athletics Department. Some of my favorite hobbies are chess and tennis. I’m looking forward to meeting you all!
 

Monday and Friday 12:30–2:30 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

Mario Alvarado

Hello! My name is Mario Alvarado and I am a senior chemistry major from Redding, California. I have taken most chemistry courses offered by Oxy and I particularly enjoyed the organic chemistry series. In fact, I currently conduct research with Professor Navarro in his lab which specializes in synthetic organic chemistry so if you have any questions regarding either classes or research I am more than happy to help! Aside from academics, my favorite hobbies include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and exploring new places to eat. Can’t wait to meet all of you!

Tuesday 5:00–7:00 PM
Wednesday 1:00–3:00 PM

Anissa Basnayake

Hi! I’m Anissa (she/her), a senior Cognitive Science major with minors in Neuroscience and Studio Art. I’m from upstate New York but while here at Oxy, I’ve been a part of our South Asian Student Association, The Occidental newspaper, and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Association. I have taken all of the COGS intro requirements, some biology/neuroscience classes, and have been a research assistant so drop by if you have any questions! I also just finished my study abroad semester in New Zealand (which was incredible) so if you’re curious as to how that works— or have any questions about the major (or just want to chat) feel free to visit or email me at basnayake@oxy.edu ! :)

Mina Jenab

Hi everyone! I’m Mina! I’m a senior majoring in Cognitive Science, and planning to minor in Linguistics and Spanish. I’m passionate about linguistics, speech pathology, and anything related to cog sci, so I’d love to chat with all of you! In my free time I like to run, chill on the quad, and watch movies. I’m originally from the Bay Area, but my mom grew up in Southern California, so I used to come down here every Christmas. I love Los Angeles and Oxy. Please stop by to talk about your homework, your classes, or anything at all! I’m here for all of you! <3

Tuesday 2:45–4:45 PM
Thursday 1:00–3:00 PM

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

Clio Vos

Hi, I'm Clio! I'm a junior DWA and Spanish double major, and I'm so excited to be your DWA peer tutor!! My main interest area is natural resources and development/dependency, particularly in South America, but I also really enjoy international relations theory - so much so that taking DWA 101 as a freshman convinced me to switch my major over from biology! I love to talk and I love to write, so I hope you'll come to me for feedback on papers, questions about course content, or even just to chat about something interesting you're learning about. In my free time I love to make things, whether that's sewing my own clothes, making jewelry, or painting at a very amateur level. I'm excited to meet you!

Thursday 4:00–6:00 PM
Friday 1:00–3:00 PM

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 love reading and watching sports and am also involved with the Occidental Law Society as captain of the moot court team and a member of the mock trial team. Please stop by if you have any questions about your classes or the department.

Kunmi Onasanya

Hi! My name is Kunmi and I’m a senior economics major from Lagos, Nigeria. My favorite econ classes so far have been Game Theory with Prof. Williams (you're looking at the one and only student to ever successfully shoot the moon - ask me about it :)) and Behavioral Economics with Prof. Lehr (tip: most immediately applicable-to-everyday-life econ class at Oxy). I also love learning languages - feel free to ask me questions in Spanish, Portuguese, Latin, French or Yoruba. Or really, really slowly in Japanese - I might be far enough down my Duolingo path to actually answer them! If there's anything at all you think you don't understand or that's bothering you, be sure to stop by - econ builds on itself quite a lot, so you'll definitely be glad you did later on.
 

Daria Undeland

Hey hey. My name is Daria and I am a senior economics major with an interest in philosophy. I enjoy the logistical aspect of economics and its attempts in modeling real world scenarios, and I'm currently part of a research team conducting a meta-analysis on the impact of developmental projects on pasteurized farming. Economics has multiple applications and I am excited to help people acquire the skills to explore the topic. I look forward to meeting with you, where we can talk about problem sets, and how Economics can best serve you and your interests. 

Drop-in hours for all economics classes: Monday–Thursday 7:00–9:00 PM

Ayva Sloo

Hello! My name is Ayva Sloo, and I am a senior geology major with an environmental science concentration from Minnesota. I am also involved with The Occidental Newspaper and Green Bean. This summer I researched the San Gabriel Reservoir and sedimentation as a result of river discharge through the Summer Research Program. I am very excited to learn with everyone again this year, and most excited about learning more climate related geology. I have taken many geology classes and am looking forward to sharing what I've learned and about the best parts of being a geo major at Oxy!

*Tutoring held in Hameetman Science Center (HSC) 102
Tuesday and Thursday 7:00–9:00 PM

Michelle Teh

Hi there! I'm Michelle and I'm excited to be your history peer tutor this year. I am a senior who is majoring in History and minoring in Linguistics. I am mainly interested in Chinese history but all history is interesting. I grew up in Singapore and Hong Kong. At Oxy, I am part of the History Society, International Oxy (INTOXY), and the school newspaper. Please stop by if you need help with readings, are confused about assignments, or want an extra pair of eyes on your upcoming paper (there will be many of those). On top of answering all your history-related questions, I am happy to chat about anything that I have mentioned so far.

Monday 2:00–4:00 PM
Tuesday 3:00–5:00 PM

Nathan Medros

Hi! I’m Nathan, I’m a senior Math and Computer Science major from Boston, Massachusetts. I’ve completed all intro and 200-level math courses and am here to help with all of your math-related needs. Outside of class I enjoy going hiking, hanging out with friends, and reading. I know math can often be daunting so please don’t hesitate to stop by!
 

Isaac Ochoa

Hi! I'm Isaac (he/him/his), and I'm a junior math major from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Outside of school I like going to museums, listening to music, and playing fortinite. I've taken lots of math classes, and generally I'm a pretty big nerd so I'll talk about math with you guys until the cows come home. Nobody understands everything that they learn in their math classes all the time, and sometime it can really help to have a little extra support when you're dealing with difficult concepts. Feel free to email me if you have any questions about peer tutoring, and I look forward to meeting you all soon!

Carly Venenciano

Hi! I'm Carly, a senior Math major with a minor in Computer Science from Honolulu, Hawai'i. My favorite thing to do in Math is write proofs. I've completed all intro and 200-level math courses, and am happy to help with homework, provide studying/test-taking tips, or answer questions about math in general. Aside from my studies, I enjoy playing pickup soccer, hanging out with friends, and petting friendly dogs. I look forward to meeting you all!

Drop-in hours for all math classes: Monday and Wednesday 4:00–7:00 PM, Tuesday 4:00–6:00 PM, Thursday 5:00–7:00 PM, and Sunday 3:00–5:00 PM

Kasio Dalton

My name is Kasio (they/them). I'm a critical media major with a minor in mathematics. My special interests are in emergent, experimental, & interactive media — particularly games (video, tabletop, role playing, etc). I'm additionally fascinated by online communities and culture. Outside academic hours I'm a hiker and film/game maker. I have almost a decade of experience as a tutor, a robust background in editing (mainly of academic writing), and friendly familiarity with most of the MAC faculty. I'd love to help with thesis workshopping, project editing, emotional support, or anything else! Even if there's no need for assistance I love a good conversation, or a simple hello :)

Monday 4:00–6:00 PM
Thursday 2:00–4:00 PM

Vivian Le

Hi, I'm Vivian, a senior music major with a concentration in Composition! I was born and raised in San Jose, California so it's safe to say I'm a very proud Californian. I have taken and passed all the classes required of any music major and composition concentration as well as required production concentration classes. I am also our yearbook's Photo Editor and the Orchestra librarian. Alongside music, I love Dungeons and Dragons, cars and motorcycles, photography, and anything remotely nerdy. So please feel free to stop by if you need any help with homework, musical ideas, or if you just need someone to talk to about life at Oxy. Can't wait to meet you all!

James Wang

Hi, my name is James, and I’m a double major in Music Production and Computer Science with a minor in Math. I was born in Shanghai, China, and completed high school in Orange County. I love playing basketball in my free time and joined the oxy basketball intramural team. I’m passionate about listening to RnB, Rock, and Jazz, and I play tenor saxophone in the Oxy jazz ensemble. I've completed all the introductory music courses, and my expertise is in the technology and production of music, including plug-ins, recording hardwares, and music ai. Feel free to swing by and ask me anything about homework, exams, or computer science-related questions!

*Sessions are held in Booth 119
Monday 1:30–3:30 PM
Wednesday 4:15–6:15 PM

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

Lucas Pan

Hey! My name is Lucas and I’m from the SF Bay Area! I’m a Senior Physics and Economics double major with a minor in Math. I’ve taken many STEM classes here at Oxy, including all the intro physics courses and some higher-level ones as well. Most people (including myself) would find Physics to be a rather challenging subject, and that’s why I’m here to help! Come by and talk with me about homework, midterm preps, labs, or anything you want! I’m also quite familiar with the 3-2 Engineering Program and Pre-Law. As for extracurriculars, I play the alto sax for Oxy Jazz and am the mid-laner of the Oxy League Team (1v1 me Yasuo). Super excited to work with you all!

Thursday and Friday 3:00–5:00 PM

Zareen Shields

Hi! I’m Zareen (she/her) and I am a psychology major and cognitive science minor from San Diego, CA. I’m very passionate about psychology and I love discussing anything psych related. I’ve been a research assistant in Prof. Shtulman’s Thinking Lab since fall 2023, and I just spent the summer at Oxy doing the URC summer research program. I’d be happy to give advice, talk about the major, study for comps, and answer any questions in my office hours or by email at zshields@oxy.edu. Please stop by! :)

Wednesday and Friday 3:00–5:00 PM

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

Cleo Welch

Hi, I’m Cleo (she/her) and I am from Seattle! I’m a senior sociology major with a minor in public health and religious studies! I’m so excited to be the sociology peer tutor and can help out with whatever you may need—reading essays, helping you study, or answering any of your questions! A little about me—I play on the Oxy rugby team and it is one of my favorite things to do! I also love to garden and be outside. Last semester, I studied abroad in Vietnam so I can also answer any questions about studying abroad as a sociology major! Looking forward to meeting you all!

Thursday and Friday 10:30 AM–12:30 PM