Learning Assistant Biographies

Abigail
Communication and Math

Hello, my name is Abigail but, feel free to call me Abby. I am a sophomore here at UW- Whitewater. I am currently majoring in Interpersonal Communication with Advertising minor. I plan on graduating in the spring of 2014. In the future I want to work in sales and advertising and hopefully own a private business. I look forward to being a tutor because I love helping people and it just happens that I am good at math. I hope to use my communication skills to further my experience in helping students and, in turn, learn how to be a better communicator. I believe it is important to help others, and I can't wait to start tutoring. In my free time I love watching funny movies, sleeping, playing intramural softball and volunteering. Overall I am very outgoing and love talking to people, so don't be anxious to ask me anything.

Alexa
S.I. Study Group Leader, Neuroscience/Biology

I currently am a junior majoring in both Cell Biology and Psychology. After I graduate in the spring of 2013, I plan to attend medical school. I tutored in high school, but this will be my first semester tutoring at the Academic Support Center. I enjoy helping my peers further understand what they are learning in class. I also play on the women's golf team at UWW. I am looking forward to working with you in the future!

Alexandra
Graduate Assistant, Writing and Accounting

I am a second-year graduate student working toward my MPA (Masters of Professional Accountancy) and plan on graduating in May 2012. I have a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Upon graduating, I plan on sitting for the CPA and moving to Chicago to pursue a career in private or public accounting. I am looking forward to this tutoring experience because I have benefited greatly from having my peers assist me in understanding the difficult material presented in my accounting courses. In addition, by having a peer review my writing compositions, I have learned how to sharpen my writing communication skills. Outside of class, I am a member of Beta Alpha Psi, and I like to play volleyball and piano. I am here to help you, so please feel free to come and talk to me!

Amy
Writing

My name is Amy, and I am a non-traditional transfer student. I attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for 3 years before transferring to UW-Whitewater. In Milwaukee, I majored in Community Education and interned at Pathfinders Youth Shelter. I am a now a super-senior at UW-Whitewater with a major in Secondary English Writing Education, and minor in Sociology. I plan on going to graduate school for Alternative Education, or Sociology. My educational focus has, and always will be, working with at-risk students, non-traditional students, and otherwise marginalized students. I love teaching and view it as a calling rather than a career choice. I am also a firm believer in the philosophy that teachers learn as much from their students as students learn from their teachers: learning is symbiotic. I look forward to working with my peers and fellow scholars.

Andrew B.
Math

I grew up in Los Angeles, California, but I graduated high school from McFarland, Wisconsin (right outside of Madison). I went to MATC Madison and then transferred to Whitewater last year to further my goal of being a high school math teacher. I really enjoy helping people with math because I like to see people succeed at things they were struggling with. I have tutored before, but I have not here at Whitewater. I am excited to start helping people understand math. In my free time I enjoy many sports including soccer, golf, basketball, football, and ultimate Frisbee.

Annie C.
Math

Hello, my name is Annie, and I'm a junior here at UW-Whitewater. I'm majoring in math with a minor in actuarial science. This will be my first year tutoring, but I can't wait to start helping students. In my free time I like to play intramural sports, go shopping and hang out with friends. Whenever you need help, just feel free to ask!

Annie W.
APA Documentation, Writing, Political Science and Psychology

I am a second-year graduate student in the Counselor Education Department. I originally graduated from UW-Whitewater in 2004 with a degree in Political Science. I completed a second degree in Psychology last year after serving six years as an intelligence analyst in the US Army and WI Army National Guard. After completing my masters, I would like to work as a marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor. My daughter, Lucy, is four and attends the Children's Center on campus. When she gets a little older, I plan on earning a Ph. D in psychology and working on research that benefits military service members, veterans, and their families. I will never be complete in my quest for knowledge, as there is always something more to learn. I believe that academic success is having the tools and knowledge to accomplish set goals in any course. A student who comprehends writing style and content, has effective study skills, and knows where to access resources can be successful in any endeavor. I am here to help anyone who has questions about APA style. It can be tricky to learn at first if you are used to writing in MLA or Chicago style, but I will help every step of the way. I am available to assist with a specific writing assignment or to answer general questions. In my free time I enjoy bike riding, yoga, volleyball, cooking, softball, and am learning how to play racquetball.

Anthony
Accounting and Math

I am a sophomore here at UW-Whitewater double majoring in Accounting and Finance with an emphasis in Financial Planning. I am from Fort Atkinson, WI and graduated from Fort Atkinson High School. This is my first year as a tutor at UWW, but I do have previous experience tutoring people in math. I am outgoing and not only love math, but also love helping people with it. I enjoy watching the Packers, Brewers and Badgers, playing sports myself, and hanging out with my friends. If you ever need help, all you have to do is ask! I'd love to help!

Ariah
Math

Hi, my name is Ariah! I'm currently a sophomore majoring in Public Relations and Business. I'm from Brookfield, WI and graduated from Brookfield Central HS in 2010. When I finish college, my dream is to do event and wedding design/planning as well as help businesses create social media pages. I am very outgoing and am a proud member of Alpha Sigma Sorority, Tutt LIT and the Forensics team. This is my first semester as a tutor on campus, but I'm excited to help students with their questions concerning math. If you need help, just let me know!

Asha
Math

Hello! My home town is Pleasant Prairie, WI. Currently, I am a second semester freshmen majoring in biology (pre-med). I graduated with honors in 2010 from Tremper High School in Kenosha, WI. With my degree I aspire to continue on to medical school, complete my residency, and become a pediatrician. I really enjoy working with children and tutoring my peers in math. I am a King/Chavez Scholar and an active member in TIFU poetry and Gospel Choir here on campus. Don't be shy to look for me for help in math!

Ashley
S.I. Study Group Leader & Writing

My name is Ashley, and I am a sophomore here on campus with an English-Education Major and a minor in Professional Writing and Book Publishing. I enjoy reading and writing, and I hope to teach others to understand and appreciate literature with my degree after my anticipated graduation in May 2014. This will be my first semester tutoring at the university, and I am looking forward to helping my fellow students grasp writing concepts in the years to come. I am always willing to help, so feel free to ask!

Ashley P.
S.I. Study Group Leader, Math 41, Math 141

Hello, my name is Ashley, and I am from the little town of Loyal, WI. I'm majoring in Math Education and will have a minor in Science, with this being my fourth year here. This will be my first time being an SI, but I have tutored students for a little over a year now, and I really enjoy helping students. So, if you ever need help, you need to ask and I will do my best to answer your questions.

Ashley S.
Math

Howdy!!  My name is Ashley, and I am a freshman here in Whitewater, majoring in early childhood/special education.  Although I am from the small town of Trempealeau, WI, I spend my summers in Iowa working at a summer camp.  Some of my favorite things to do are playing my flute, helping others, and hanging out with friends and family.  I can’t wait to meet you and start working with you!

Ashley W.
Writing

I am a senior double majoring in English with an emphasis in Professional Writing and Book Publishing, and Print Journalism. My main interest is editing; however, I really enjoy writing as well. Two of my favorite genres to write are detective fiction and non-fiction. Also, I love journalism. I have written for the Royal Purple in the past. I had a lot of fun writing articles and meeting new people through reporting/interviewing. A few classes that I have taken that were really beneficial to me include Prose Stylistics, Critical Writing, and News Gathering.

Bethany
GenEd and History

Hello, my name is Bethany. I am originally from Beaver Dam, WI, but I graduated from Fort Atkinson, WI with the class of 2008. I am currently a senior here at Whitewater. I have a major in History Secondary Education with minors in Geography and Psychology. I have completed all but two of my degree requirements, have been accepted into the College of Education, and have passed my Praxis II exam for Social Studies Content Knowledge. I have also been in the University Honors Program for the past 3 years. I am currently only three credits shy of completing the program. My dream job after graduating would be at a high school where I can teach Honors and Advanced Placement courses in their Social Studies department. This will be my first semester as a learning assistant on campus. I am so looking forward to getting to perfect my teaching methods while helping others get towards their goals of completing their degrees to land their dream job. I hope I will see you in the fall of 2011 at the Academic Support Center!

Bobby
Math

I am from Waukesha, Wisconsin, and I went to Milwaukee Lutheran High School. I am going to be a junior here at Whitewater, and I am a math major with a minor in actuarial math. My plans are to graduate and get a job doing something I love. I am an easy going person and I love to help people with math. I am new to being a tutor at Whitewater, but I have some experience tutoring already and I am excited about the opportunity to get better. Some of my interests include math, accounting, working out, and video games. I am very approachable and friendly, so don't be afraid to speak up and ask me anything.

Brittnee
Writing

Hi! My name is Brittnee, and I am an English Secondary Education Major with a Special Education minor. I'm a junior here at UW-Whitewater. I like to spend my free time with my roommates and cooking. I'm a member of the Future Teacher Program and a King Chavez Scholar. My passion is education. I wish to become an English teacher and maybe even a teacher for students with learning disabilities. I am very excited to be working with and helping my fellow Warhawks!

Caitlin
Spanish

My name is Caitlin, and I am a senior double majoring in Spanish and International Studies with a minor in Marketing. I love Spanish, both the language and the culture. I have studied abroad in Spanish countries three times, which has greatly improved my conversational skills as well as giving me a greater understanding and appreciation of the language and the culture. As a senior in high school, I studied in Argentina. Being an "A" student in high school Spanish, I thought it would be easy. It was challenging to say the least, but I returned to the U.S. and could converse well in Spanish. A four-week winter term in Mexico, followed by a six-month study in Chile during my sophomore year strengthened my grammar and conversational skills. I am enrolled in Spanish conversation class this semester, and plan on studying Spanish for Business next semester. This will be my first time tutoring people other than friends. I am friendly and patient, have an extensive knowledge of Spanish grammar and composition and am passionate about the Spanish language. I will share my knowledge of Spanish, listen to your needs, make suggestions and improvements on your study methods and hopefully make Spanish fun to learn!

Carly
Writing

Hello! My name is Carly and I am a freshman at UW- Whitewater. I am majoring in Elementary/Middle Education. I have always wanted to teach and work with children. Watching others grow and learn is so inspiring to me. On campus, I am involved in SWEA and LIT. I enjoy playing volleyball, watching movies, hanging out with friends, and volunteering. I am looking forward to being a writing tutor and I am excited to learn about others learning styles and help my peers write better.

Charles
Writing

I am a junior majoring in English and minoring in Philosophy. I don't have any definite plans for after graduation yet, but I am currently considering a career in book publishing. Writing is one of my favorite hobbies, and I would really like to write a book someday. I am new to tutoring this semester, and I think it will be very rewarding. I would like to gain a lot of experience communicating with and helping out my fellow students. The skills I will learn at this position should prove to be very useful in my later life.

Cherie
S.I. Study Group Leader & Writing

Hi! My name is Cherie, and I'm a freshman English major with a Psychology minor. This is my first ever experience with tutoring, but I have always loved to read and write, especially creative writing. During my senior year of high school I was very fortunate to have a short story that I had written published online. I don’t know what I want to do with my major yet, but I am doing exploring into options like teaching, publishing, and professional writing. I have always liked helping my peers with proofreading their papers in high school. So I am very excited to get the chance to help UW-Whitewater students learn and hopefully push them forward with a better understanding of writing.

Chris
Writing

I am a junior majoring in English Literature with a minor in Psychology. I would eventually like to teach high school Literature and writing classes, and perhaps someday teach college students. I have been teaching in some form since my junior year of high school when I began giving music lessons to my fellow students. In college my friends have asked me to help them in English and Psychology, and I frequently proofread their papers. I also have an interest in creative writing, though I would like to meet with other writers to add clarity to my work.

Cory
Math

After attending UW Waukesha for five semesters, I transferred to UW-Whitewater in the spring of 2011. I am majoring in math with a goal of becoming an actuary. It has been a great joy of mine to tutor students at my previous school as well as this one. I am a nontraditional student, and I am very involved on campus. Outside of tutoring, I am active in the Student Math Association as Treasurer, the Liaison Officer with Adult Student Connections, and a member of Pi Mu Epsilon. My hobbies include flying, unicycling, and playing musical instruments.

Courtney M.
S.I. Study Group Leader and Writing

I am originally from West Allis, Milwaukee. This is my second year here at Whitewater, and I am majoring in History with a minor in Geography, and 9 additional credits in psychology. I am currently working towards obtaining my teaching license, and after college hope to get a job as a high school history teacher, because history has always been a true passion of mine. This will be my first semester as an S.I instructor and tutor, and I'm really excited to join whitewaters team of awesome tutors. Tutoring will help me perfect teaching methods before I actually get the opportunity to teach, and really fits what I love to do. Hopefully I will get a chance to see you spring 2010 at the tutoring center!

Craig
Math

Greetings! My name is Craig; I’m a senior at the University. My chosen major is (pure) mathematics; my minor is psychology.

My affinity for mathematics dates to my youth. Indeed, I very much enjoyed its study whilst in primary and secondary school. When I entered university, however, I abandoned this, my first intellectual love -- and was repaid with misery. I’ve since recommitted myself to it -- a revenant lover, if you will -- and have been all the happier.  Indeed, the study of mathematics has benefitted me both intellectually -- its content has been a source of mental challenge, excitement, and nourishment -- and personally. Re the latter: I tutored mathematics this past academic year, both at Milwaukee Area Technical College, and at this University. (I was deeply honored to do so.) In that capacity, I cultivated many productive and warm relationships, especially with my tutees. I believe that all parties were improved as a result.  To conclude: I’m eager to assume the responsibilities of this tutorship. By doing so, I hope to continue in service to this wonderful community -- thereby improving it, and myself.   

Dean
Math

I am a junior at UW-Whitewater with a major in math education and a minor in physics. I'm from Wind Lake, WI and graduated from Muskego High. This is the first time that I will officially be tutoring math, but I have always enjoyed helping other classmates understand challenging material. I plan to do my best to help anyone who is struggling with math and also to take the time to learn from this experience. I am enlisted in the Army National Guard and my hobbies and interests are fishing, hunting, tubing/knee boarding, baseball, football, running track, and hanging out with friends.

Deven
S.I. Study Group Leader & Biology

Hi! My name is Deven, and I am currently a freshman at UWW. I plan on double majoring in Marketing and Health/Human Performance. I am from a suburb of the twin cities (St. Paul & Minneapolis), specifically Hudson, WI. I also attended Hudson High School. I am a very energetic and outgoing person, and I can't wait to help out with any biology-related questions you may have for me. Be sure to say hi if you ever see me around campus; I am on the Warhawk softball team, and I’m an active member of AMA and FCA. Never hesitate to ask me anything, as I am more than willing to answer whatever you throw my way!

Eleanor
Writing

I am currently a junior here at UW-Whitewater. I am majoring in English Professional Writing with an emphasis in Book Publishing and a minor in Business Management. Originally, I wanted to major in business, but I ended up falling in love with my English classes, especially those that encourage thoughtful and creative writing. I someday hope to apply my writing skills into an enjoyable career. I love meeting new people, and I hope to be able to help you enjoy the benefits of writing and communication as much as I do.

Eleni
Chemistry and Biology

Hi, my name is Eleni. I'm a freshmen majoring in Marine Biology with the eventual dream of becoming an ichthyologist. I'm so pleased to have this opportunity to help other students understand and hopefully love and enjoy the sciences as much as I do! I'll always try my best to find time in my schedule to assist others when they need it.

Erin
Math

Hello, my name is Erin. I am a freshman here at UW-Whitewater. I am currently majoring in Elementary Education with a Math minor. I plan to graduate in the spring of 2015 and in the future I want to teach at a local Middle School. This will be my first year tutoring, but I really enjoy helping other students succeed. I look forward to working with you!

Ernesto
Spanish

Hola! My name is Ernesto, and I'm an international student from the heart of Mexico. My home country is in the State of Mexico (near to the Federal District), and I'm currently studying here in this wonderful university as an undergraduate student. I like to help students with all the Spanish classes that are available here on campus, so if you need help with anything, send me an e-mail and we can set up an appointment.

Eugene
History and Writing

Hello! My name is Eugene Nagawiecki. I am a senior at UW-Whitewater. I am originally from the small town of Wauconda, Illinois – which is about 50 miles Northwest of Chicago. I am a History BSE major with psychology as my minor and Political Science as sort of an emphasis. I hope to eventually move on to graduate school to study Education. My main goal after graduation, however, is to get a classroom of my own and teach high school students the wonders of history, psychology, and political science. I absolute love history, psychology, political science, and education, and cannot wait to share my passion with students. History has also been my favorite subject in school. Something about the past has always intrigued me. I have taken many history classes throughout my college career at Whitewater including The Civil War and Reconstruction; American History 1919-1945 Depression, Prosperity, and War; Historical Methods; and History 499 Senior seminar. I was even fortunate enough to spend a semester abroad studying at the historic and prestigious Jagiellonian University in the beautiful city of Krakow, Poland. While there I took classes such as Holocaust and its Cultural Meaning, Eastern Europe 16-18th century, and the Cold War. As an amateur historian I have become proficient in the skills of writing. Particularly in formulating strong theses; incorporate ample, pertinent, reputable evidence; and being clear, concise, and critical in writing. I hope to use these skills to help students in writing their own papers, and teach them to effectively use such skills themselves. I look forward to the tutoring process as it will not only benefit students and help them grow, but it will also be an invaluable experience to improve my own writing abilities. Apart from history and teaching I love to travel, play sports (particularly soccer and football), play guitar, draw, and practice my Polish. Feel free to email me anytime and attend tutoring and S.I. session at the Academic Support Center! 

Hanaka
Japanese

Hello. My name is Hanaka. I am an International student from Japan. I am a freshman majoring in Elementary Education. I came to America as an exchange student for one year when I was in 11th grade. During the exchange year, I saw the differences between the American and Japanese education systems, and this made me interested in teaching. I liked the way students were educated in America, so that is why I came back to America to study to be a teacher. This is my first time being a tutor, but I believe that I will enjoy it, and it will be a great opportunity to practice teaching for my future. I am looking forward to help students who are taking Japanese classes, and I feel I can help them improve their knowledge and understanding of the language.

Janina
Graduate Assistant, S.I. Study Group Leader, Cyber-Tutor, and Writing

I am a Graduate Assistant for the Academic Support Center. I'm pursuing an MSE-PD degree in Adult Literacy. I've always loved learning about reading, writing, and communication. In my own time, I enjoy reading and writing short fiction and poetry. I am amazed at the power of language and communication and I like helping others cultivate the skills to become better communicators and writers.

Jason
Economics, Finance, and Writing

My name is Jason, and I am currently a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. I am pursuing a double major in Finance and Economics, and I am interested in obtaining a career within Investment Management and eventually furthering my education with an MBA. Through my years of attendance here at Whitewater I have had the opportunity of spending three years as a resident assistant in which I was able to effectively communicate and address student needs. I have spent six months in Melbourne, Australia (studying abroad, living and working). I am a member of Whitewater's Economics Society and Wisconsin Investor Association. This semester I will be a Supplemental Instructor for Macroeconomics and partaking in Whitewater's Applied Investment opportunity. I anticipate taking the CFA exam in June and I look forward to furthering my knowledge and understanding of Economics, Statistics and Writing. Working with students and helping others learn is a key interest of mine, thus I look forward to the upcoming academic year and all the adventures and excitement it has to offer.

Jenna
Math

I'm a junior at UW-W majoring in secondary math education and minoring in Spanish. I really enjoy helping people and seeing "the light bulb go on" when they solve a problem. In my leisure time, I play intramural tennis and enjoy hanging out with friends. I like getting involved on the campus and meeting new people, so I'm excited to be working in the math center.

Jenna H.
Math

Hello! My name is Jenna and I'm from Racine, WI. I am a freshman here at UW-Whitewater. I am majoring in Elementary Education and minoring in Mathematics. On campus, I am involved in the Future Teacher Program.  I have always had a passion for children; I've had a lot of experience working with them and I enjoy every minute of it. I love the thought of knowing that I will be teaching the future leaders of our country! I look forward to being a math tutor and gaining experience in the field.

Jennifer
Writing

Hello! My name is Jenny and I am a sophomore here at UW-Whitewater. I am currently majoring in Elementary/Middle Education with an Art minor. Upon graduating, I would like to use my degree to obtain a teaching position, preferably for a third grade class. I love working with children and I love helping people. I think it is great watching others learn and gain confidence in a subject that otherwise they might struggle with. When I'm not focusing on my studies, I am busy interacting with residents, planning new programs, and uniting the halls, because I am a Resident Assistant on campus. Some of the things I like to do for fun are playing intramurals, running, watching movies with friends, hanging out with my staff, going to the UW-W football games and reading. My favorite sports are softball and football. I am very excited to be a writing tutor and look forward to all the new personalities I will continue to encounter.

Jessica
Writing

My name is Jess, and I'm a senior here at Whitewater, majoring in English-Writing with a minor in Gender and Ethnic Studies. When I graduate in May, I hope to have a graduate school to attend that fall for linguistics and women's studies so that I can pursue a PhD in psycholinguistics. Following graduate school, my desire is to teach at the college level and research/practice psycholinguistics. Teaching has been a passion of mine for years, and coupled with my knowledge of the English language, I aspire to assist anyone in need! I sincerely look forward to working with new and experienced students to obtain sharpened writing skills overall for our campus.

Jisi
Accounting and Chinese

Hello, my name is Jisi, and I am an international student from China. Currently, I am a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater pursing a Master of Professional Accounting. I also obtained my Bachelor's degree in accounting here at UW-Whitewater. Throughout my undergraduate studies, I tutored for the Center for Students with Disabilities for three semesters and I was a Chinese lecturer in the after-school program at Whitewater High School. All these experiences improved my skills in communication and tutoring. If you need assistance with either Chinese or accounting, please feel free to contact me. I really enjoy helping others learn, and I look forward to assisting you.

Jody
Writing

I am a senior majoring in Secondary English Education with a minor in Spanish Education. I am from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and attended Menomonee Falls High School. My English teachers were exemplary individuals that gave me so much creative freedom when it came to my writing. In the near future, I aspire to be just like my former instructors in that perspective. One of the proudest moments in my life was when I received honorable mention as a playwright from the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre during my senior year of high school. I am excited to be a tutor this year, and I know this opportunity will be a great experience on the road to becoming a high school English teacher. My goal is to make literature more approachable and enjoyable to those who may not be as interested or comfortable with harder reading content. I look forward to meeting with my peers in order to assist them in any way I possibly can.

Joe
Accounting

Hi, my name is Joe. Like you, I have utilized the tutoring services available to accounting students. I know what you're going through but I'm more than willing to help. This material is hard but sometimes just having someone break it down to some simple elements goes a long way. Right now I'm currently pursuing a Masters degree in accounting. I have experience working in a tax firm and I have obtained my Bachelor's degree here at the University of Whitewater Wisconsin. Please feel free to contact me if you need any special accommodations but otherwise come visit me at learning center I look forward to helping you.

Justin B.
S.I. Study Group Leader, Math 141

Hi, my name is Justin. I am a Pure Math major with an English minor. My eventual goal is to go on to graduate school and become a math professor. I am a transfer student from UW-Milwaukee, where I also tutored. I absolutely love tutoring and being a Supplemental Instruction leader. I can't wait to get started tutoring here at UW-Whitewater. In my free time, I like to write and I really enjoy playing, watching, and talking about sports. I also love to watch The Office. Most importantly, though, I'm here to help you, so please, if you need anything, just ask.

Justin M.
Conversational English

Hello, my name is Justin. I am currently pursuing a double major in Psychology and Asian Studies – Chinese Emphasis here at UW-Whitewater. After graduation, I will most likely move to Japan where I will teach English. I have taken both Chinese and Japanese language courses so I feel like I can empathize with those who are learning English as a foreign language. I also taught English in Japan at a summer camp from June to August 2012. I’m friendly and easy to talk to, so feel free to introduce yourself if you see me on campus. I am looking forward to working with you and will do whatever it takes to assist you in your studies!

Justin O.
Chemistry

I am finishing my fourth year of college here at Whitewater as chemistry major. I have worked as a part time assistant at S-F Analytical Labs in the Microbiology and Food departments. After graduation, I hope to get into grad school to get my master's in chemistry. The reason why I wanted to become a tutor is because I enjoy helping others progress in their academic career and to share my passion of chemistry with everyone else.

Kate
S.I. Study Group Leader, Psychology, and Statistics

Hello! My name is Kate. I am a junior here at UW-Whitewater, and originally from a suburb of Chicago. I am pursuing a Social Studies Broad field BSE with psychology as my main emphasis. I hope to teach high school social studies, particularly psychology, and help introduce high school students to the many intriguing wonders of psychology! Along with having teaching as a main goal of mine after completing my undergraduate degree, I also hope to attend graduate school in psychology at some point in time possibly for Social Psych/Personality or school psychology. I absolutely love psychology and have taken many classes including Research Methods, Statistics, Sensation and Perception, Personality, and Learning and Conditioning. I hope to help students with statistics and see that it really can be interesting and make sense with proper preparation and studying. I am here to help students with any questions and really look forward to holding S.I. sessions to go over new and old material. I feel it will not only benefit students, but also benefit me as I will gain experience working with students and teaching. Some of my other hobbies include playing and listening to music (I play the banjo), drawing and painting, being outdoors, and yoga. Feel free to send me an e-mail any time and attend S.I. sessions at the Academic Support Center!

Katie
S.I. Study Group Leader, Math 141, Math 152

Hello, my name is Katie, and I am from Beaver Dam, WI. I am going to be a sophomore here on campus and I have a Math Education major with an Actuarial Mathematics emphasis. I hope to one day become a high school math teacher, and perhaps even teach at a college. I will be a new supplemental instructor here on campus, and I am very excited about it. I love helping others, especially with math. It is a subject many people struggle with, and helping someone understand it is very fulfilling for me. I am very hardworking and determined to do the best that I can to achieve my goals.

Kayla
History

I am sophomore in my first year here at UW-Whitewater. I am originally from Colorado but graduated from Mayville, WI. I am a transfer student from not one, but two different colleges (UW-Washington County and MATC-Madison) and this is my third year of college experience. I commute from Janesville and work at a skilled nursing facility right here in Whitewater. After many changes for my major and some long soul searching, I am ready to fulfill my dream of becoming a high school educator specializing in history, but my interests vary across the board: writing/reading, art, music, psychology, and ethnic studies. In hopes of achieving my career goal, I am now helping students through tutoring and SI services. This, along with my college experience here at Whitewater, will provide me with ample experience in aiding and educating others. I consider myself extremely friendly, fun-loving, laid back, helpful person who wants to see others succeed at achieving their own dreams.

Kayla D.
Social Work, Sociology and Writing

Hello! My name is Kayla, and I am a senior with a double major in Social Work and Sociology. I am originally from the Milwaukee area and believe the best time you can spend during the summer is in Milwaukee! I love research and hope to work in a research setting or applied social work with an emphasis on research. I have previous experience in a research setting through an independent study I completed 2 years ago, as well as research and statistics classes I have taken. This semester I will be participating in another independent study in which I will be doing data analysis for the Rock County Center on Aging. In addition to the independent study, I will have a three credit internship in which I will be assisting a professor with lectures related to child abuse and prevention. I work multiple jobs, but my schedule is flexible, so I am able to meet with students at various times throughout the week. I am very friendly and have a great work ethic. I am also easy to get a hold of at any time of the day. I am best reached through email and will respond in a timely manner. I look forward to meeting you and assisting you with your academic goals!

Keiva
Chemistry and Math

Hi! My name is Keiva.  I am originally from Chicago, IL but have lived in Raleigh, NC and Beloit, WI. I am a senior at UWW studying Chemistry. I also have a minor in math. I am a King/Chavez and a McNair Scholar. I also participate in WiscAMP. In my spare time I like to dance and travel. I look forward to tutoring fellow students in Chemistry and Math.

Kendra
French and Computer Skills

I am going into my fifth (and final!) year at school here, working on my degree in Media Arts and Game Development, with an emphasis in Visual Design. I also have a French minor, and love studying languages. I have a lot of experience with many different computer skills, which will bring a fun new aspect to helping others with their classes. I tend to find ways to make even complicated concepts seem easier, so if you're stuck, feel free to call on me!

Kevin
Math

My name is Kevin, and I am from Green Bay. I am currently a sophomore here at UW-Whitewater. In my free time I like to play intramurals. Right now I am a math major and plan on becoming an actuary. I have been a tutor at Whitewater Middle School helping students with their math questions as a part of an after-school assistance program. I’m looking forward to being a tutor because math is my strongest and most favorite subject. I am looking forward to working with all of you!

Krystal
S.I. Study Group Leader, Accounting

I am currently a junior working on my degree in Information Technology. I have been tutoring for over a year now and feel I have the ability to put a different spin on some of the accounting concepts that tend to give students the most trouble. My previous experiences tutoring has given me confidence about my knowledge in accounting, and I am very excited for this opportunity to further my knowledge and help many more students and hopefully make them enjoy accounting as much as I already do.

Laura
Biology and Chemistry

Hello! My name is Laura, and I am excited for the opportunity to give help to anyone who needs it in chemistry and biology. I call the small town of Horicon, WI home, and I am currently a freshman majoring in biology. Although my plans for the future are uncertain, I find the sciences very interesting. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends, reading, watching movies, playing the piano, and being an avid Packers, Brewers, Bucks, and Warhawks fan.

Libby
SI Study Group Leader & Writing

I am a junior here at UW-Whitewater majoring in English-Writing with a minor in Advertising. I am originally from the very small town of La Farge, Wisconsin. I love writing everything from fiction to memos to research papers. Someday, I hope to write professionally. I also love to travel, and I spent my last semester studying and living abroad in Scotland. I enjoy my time in the Writing Center because I get to work with all kinds of different writing projects.

Lindsy
Accounting

Hello, my name is Lindsy! Currently, I'm a senior here at UWW pursing a double bachelor degree in Accounting and Finance with an emphasis in financial planning…who knows when I will actually graduate! Eventually, I want to get a MBA in Finance as well. Crazy, I know! Originally, I'm from small country town called Portage, WI, located between Madison and Wisconsin Dells. While this is my first year being a tutor here at the Academic Support Center, I've been a tutor for the Center for Students with Disabilities for multiple semesters as well as a volunteer tutor for a group of peers as we've progressed through classes together. As you will see, I've completed almost all of the accounting classes that there is to take at the undergraduate level, so please feel free to ask for my help in any of them! I've been told that I should go into teaching because I am very good at helping students understand the topics in a way that they will remember. I look forward to meeting with you to help you through your tough accounting classes!

Luis
Spanish

I am in my second year at UW-Whitewater majoring in accounting. I don't know what I am going to do when I graduate; I might come back to get my MPA, or I might take the LSAT (Law School Admission Test) and see if I can get in into law school. I was born and raised in a small town that is about two to three hours away from Mexico City. When I was fifteen I moved to Williams Bay, Wisconsin where I attended high school. This is going to be my fourth year here in the US. I am really excited to start helping people learn Spanish.

Malissa
Sociology and Math

Hello! My name is Malissa, and I am a senior this year at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater majoring in Sociology with an emphasis in Race and Ethnic Relations and a minor in Urban/Area Development. I am currently applying to a variety of graduate school programs seeking a Masters Degree in Urban/Area Development with an emphasis on Community and Economic Development. My goal is to one day soon work in inner-city communities helping them to develop economically and socially. I have taken a broad range of classes within the Sociology department as well as outside the department. I am well versed in sociological theories, criminology, urban sociology, basic methods and principles, health and illness, and specialize in race and ethnic relations. Outside of the Sociology department I have taken multiple economic classes, business law, public policy, and mathematics, all of which can be directly applied to some topic within the Sociology department. I am currently working on an interdisciplinary research project combining economics, issues with race and education, housing practices, and business law looking at racial segregation along with the spatial mismatch of jobs and its overall effects on education. On a personal level I am a very easy person to talk to and will always be willing to help. I am involved in many leadership positions on campus including Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, McNair, and the Black Student Union. I have a lot of in-depth knowledge about many topics due to my love of the Discovery, National Geographic, and History channels. It is a personal goal of mine to advance in my academic career and bringing up with me as many people as possible.

Mary
Math

Hello, my name is Mary and I am a senior majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish education. I plan to graduate in December 2012. Next semester I will be student teaching abroad in Ecuador which is very exciting. I am also an RA in Cambridge apartments and I work in Drumlin dining hall. I also play on the Women's Club Soccer team and I teach catechism at St Patrick Church here in Whitewater. I love math and I love to help people so I am very excited to be a math tutor this semester. I can’t wait to work with you in the future!

Megan
Math and Writing

My name is Megan, and I have a BA from UW-Madison in English with a Creative Writing emphasis. This is my second year at UW-Whitewater, and I am working toward a second undergraduate degree in math with a music minor. During my time at Madison, I changed my major no less than five times; I studied everything from chemistry to flute performance to physics to Russian literature, and more - you name it! It may have taken a while, but I finally realized math is my true calling, and I hope to go to grad school soon. Along the way, I managed to pick up a degree in English and am excited to have the opportunity to help my Whitewater classmates with both writing and math. After graduating from Madison, I spent a few years as a receptionist at an eye clinic, which has shown me there is always more than one way to approach a problem. This outside-the-box thinking is especially helpful on those stubborn math problems or the great ideas you can't quite work out on paper. That job also cured my shyness to the degree that I now am so approachable, people at the grocery store often ask me where to find things (and I don't even work there). So don't hesitate to say hi - I will be more than happy to help you with your math, review your research paper, or even critique your original fiction/poetry, if you want!

Michael B.
Economics

Hello, my name is Michael, and I am currently a senior at UW-Whitewater majoring in Economics. Once I graduate, I am planning on pursuing a Doctorate in Econometrics and either seek a teaching job or pursue work as an analyst. I am a member of Economics Society and I am also the Vice President of the Student Undergraduate Research Organization. The topic that I am currently researching is how Minnesota’s public school choice program affects student performance. I plan on presenting my paper at conferences here in the Midwest and one in San Francisco next semester. In my economics classes I have always worked closely with a few people to help them, and myself, better understand the material. This is my first semester tutoring and I am very excited to help people understand what I enjoy doing.

Michael H.
Math

My name is Michael and I'm a sophomore and my major is mathematics. After finishing my undergraduate here at Whitewater I plan to go to graduate school to get my Ph.D. so I can teach college math. In my spare time I like to play and watch sports. I have always enjoyed helping my friends with math problems and now I'm very happy to be doing it here and getting practice for when I teach in the future.

Nicole L.
Math and Writing

My name is Nicole, and I'm from Antioch, IL. I'm a senior majoring in math education with a minor in Spanish. I've always loved doing math problems, and I hope to be able to nurture the same feelings in the students I'll be teaching someday. After graduating I plan on being a high school math teacher and then getting a Masters in education. I'm excited to be tutoring for EDFOUND 243. The course is writing intensive, and it taught me many good writing techniques that will allow me to be a good tutor for this class. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, working out, and coaching an elementary cheerleading team.

Nicole P.
Writing

My name is Nicole, and I am senior here at Whitewater with a major in Secondary English Education. I have lived in Illinois my entire life, but coming to Wisconsin has been a great experience. I have spent my time here on campus getting involved in a wide variety of different organizations, volunteering in the community, and meeting many different wonderful people. Also, this is my third year as a Resident Assistant in Clem Hall, and I still love my job. I discovered my passion for writing when I was in Junior High, and I really enjoy working with others to improve their writing. So far in college I have taken many different English classes including Multicultural Literature, British Literature, linguistic courses, Shakespeare, Adolescent Literature, and critical writing courses. Although writing is something I enjoy, I realize that other people may struggle with elements of writing. I am a very open and accepting person who is willing to work with anyone and give helpful advice. I look forward to the opportunity to help you with your papers and writing assignments!

Paul
S.I. Study Group Leader & Math

My name is Paul, and I'm currently a freshman majoring in mathematics. I hope to someday teach high school mathematics. I enjoy watching basketball and football, but I enjoy playing almost any sport or activity. While this is my first year of official tutoring, I am catching on fast in trying to help clarify student problems.

Powhatan
Writing

My name is Powhatan, and I am a graduate student here at UW-Whitewater. I am majoring in Educational Leadership with the hopes of having an impact on national policy one day. I have tutored for the past two years at the university where I received my undergraduate degree. I am glad to be here, and I look forward to working with you. I enjoy bike riding, yoga, cooking, video games, and trying (but inevitably failing) to swim.

Ryan
Math

I am a junior at UW-Whitewater. I am double majoring and actually going to be receiving two degrees here: BA Music and BS Pure Mathematics. I plan to graduate and go out finding a job utilizing both of my skills. I am part of the Student Math Association (SMA) and Jazz Education Network (JEN). I cannot wait to work with the students here on campus.

Robert
Math

Hi, my name is Robert and I'm a freshman at UW-Whitewater. I am from Racine, WI and graduated from Park High School. I'm majoring in accounting and hoping one day that I can be a personal accountant for someone. This is my first semester as a tutor and I can't wait to help students! I'm very outgoing and love meeting new people as well. I really enjoy math and finding the answers to any math problem because it's like a mystery to me. I'm so excited to be a tutor at Whitewater!

Sam
Accounting, Economics, and Finance

Hello, my name is Sam, and I am currently a junior here at UW-Whitewater. I am originally from Germantown, WI. I am double majoring in Finance and Economics. I also have an extensive background in accounting. My plans for the future include getting my MBA and pursuing a career in the investments field, preferably in mergers and acquisitions. I am a member of Finance association, Econ society, and I also took part in the Fed challenge. I became a tutor because I really enjoy helping people and I understand how stressful and frustrating it can be to understand a subject and I would like to help.

Sanci
Writing

Hi! I'm Sanci, and I have been at Whitewater for 6 semesters with a major in English Professional Writing and Book Publishing with a History minor. I am pursuing a career in editing, but I writing poetry and stories for fun. I absolutely love to travel and have gone abroad through Whitewater. I have also helped friends and family with their papers and would like to have the experience to help others in the Writing Center.

Sarah H.
Math

My name is Sarah. I am a Junior here at the university. My major is sociology, and I am thinking about adding a math minor. I love the subject of math, and before switching to sociology as my major, I had math as a major. Outside of being a math tutor, I am an RA in Clem Hall, and also a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. I love helping other people, and I look forward to it daily.

Sarah P.
Economics

My name is Sarah P., and I am a sophomore here at UW-Whitewater. I am double majoring in Spanish and Finance. Although I have had always had a nerdy passion for statistics since high school, this will be my first semester as a tutor. Being a Resident Assistant in Wells West, I spend most of my time interacting with my residents on my floor. In my free time, I love doing nail designs and playing/teaching students how to play piano. I look forward to this opportunity and hope to support students on their way to academic success!

Sarah S.
Writing and PPST

I am currently entering my senior year here at UW-Whitewater, originally from Racine, WI. I am majoring in English education with a minor in history. I hope to be able to teach high school English once I graduate. I also aspire to eventually come back to school to get my masters and a Ph.D., in hopes to teach at a university one day. I love to write, go over papers and help people think of ideas for their papers. I once saw writing as a dreaded task, until I got help from a teacher who made writing fun; I hope to be an inspiration just as that teacher was inspiring to me.

Scena
S.I. Study Group Leader and Biology

I graduated in 2008 from Bradford High School in Kenosha, WI. This is my second year at Whitewater. I'm majoring in biology with an emphasis in cell physiology and my minor is Spanish. My current plan for after I graduate here is to go on to medical school at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. After I graduate there and go through my residency, I would like to open my own practice and work with patients who have diabetes. It is my first year working as a Supplemental Instruction leader for Biology 120. I've found it to be extremely rewarding so far. I really like helping people so it's a good feeling to know that I can help the students in my sessions to understand all the material better!

Shanell
SI Study Group Leader

Hello to everyone! My name is Shanell, and I am a freshman majoring in business. I love helping people, teaching them new things, and giving them a different prospective. This is because I know how I felt when I struggled with homework, but I also know the joy when I finally figure it out! I want to be able to supply students with that satisfaction as well. Helping people also improves character and understanding of how people learn. When I know how someone learns, I can find different ways to help them learn.

Shelby
Writing

Hello! I am a junior majoring in English Education with a minor in Spanish and Library Science. One of my main passions is reading, and I have read many of the popular books taught by professors here at Whitewater. My writing specialty includes analytical papers and research papers. I will be able to offer any assistance I can with revisions, clarifying thesis statements, and citations. Some of the English courses I have taken include: Critical Writing 271, Classical Mythology and Legends 251, Multicultural Literature of the U.S. 265, British Literature II 216, Literature for Adolescents 310, The Contemporary Novel 263 and Intro to Language Study 281.

Tayana
SI Study Group Leader

I am from Chicago, IL and a second-semester freshman here at UW- Whitewater. I am majoring in Special Education and minoring in Dance. After graduating I would like to go back to Chicago and teach where I grew up. I love helping others and seeing them succeed. I hope to eventually earn a PhD. I am looking forward to tutoring because it will be a good way experiencing what it will be like when I am a teacher.

Tim
Math, German and Music

Hi there!  My name is Tim, and I'm a freshman here at UW-Whitewater.  I'm from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, and my majors are Music Education and German Education with a minor in Math Education.  I'm currently in Calculus and in high school I took Calc I, II, and tampered with tidbits from III and IV.  I love math and helping people, along with playing cello and being slightly goofy.  My dream is to teach one of the three subjects above in high school and eventually become a new age music artist or professional cellist.  I'm very easy to talk to and get along with, and I try to avoid negativity in my life all together.  If you need help with any math up to Calc II, just let me know and I'll be more than happy to help you.

Tony
S.I. Study Group Leader and Biology, Chemistry, and Pre-Professional

I graduated from Bradford High School in 2008. I am going into my fourth year here at Whitewater and am finishing up my B.S. degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. After finishing here I plan to attend graduate school to pursue a doctorate of physical therapy. Besides tutoring and being an SI instructor, I also personal train at the Williams Center on campus. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my friends, playing sports, and working out. I really enjoy helping others and I look forward to working with other students here at the Academic Support Center. I plan to make our learning environment together comfortable and enjoyable to make it easy as possible to understand the given material.

Xinlei
Accounting and Math

Hello, my name is Xinlei. I am an international student from China. I have been in USA for almost 4 years. During that time, I have finished my Bachelors Degree in Accounting and right now I am in the MPA (Master of Professional Accountant) program.  I used to tutor mathematics when I was at high school, so I have lots of experience tutoring. I can’t wait to tutor at UWW. I would like to use all my passion and knowledge to assist you.  Please contact with me if you need any help with accounting or mathematics.

Zachary
Accounting and Math

I am from Green Bay, Wisconsin and graduated from Bay Port High School. I am currently a sophomore and plan to major in Accounting with a minor in Spanish. I have tutored before in high school, but I am very excited to gain more experience here. I am very glad that I have the privilege of being a math tutor because helping people with math is something that I really love to do. I am very easy to get along with and want to help however I can. Helping others with math is honestly fun to me.