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Elias Adrian - Biology

Hello! My name is Elias Adrian and I am a Junior here at UW Whitewater with a major in Biology. I am involved in research under Dr. Pelzel and am a TA for Dr. Crossgrove this semester.  Please reach out with any questions you have about Biology 251!

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area Biology Tutor

Jake Bartkowiak - Biology

Hi everyone! I'm Jake a junior here at UWW. I'll tutor for Math 41 this semester. I enjoy gardening, cooking, and working out. Right now, I'd say that my favorite show is Grey's Anatomy. Don't hesitate to reach out to reach out. 

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area Math Tutor

Tim Blohowiak - Math

Hey guys! My name is Tim and I am a junior here at UW-Whitewater. I am a Math Education major, with a Physics Education minor. I’ve been tutoring for over 2 years now, so I will gladly answer any questions you might have.

Semester Started: Spring 2021 / Tutor Level: Level 3 / Experience: Math

C.J. Boebel - German

Hello, my name is C.J. Boebel (pronounced "Bay-Bul") and I am concurrently pursuing two majors here at the Univerisity of Wisconsin-Whitewater: the first being Occupational Environmental Health and Safety and the other being German Language and Literatures. In terms of my extracurricular activities, am the Treasurer/Co-President of UW-German Club, member of Delta Phi Alpha National German Honors Society, and E-Board member of the UW-Whitewater ASSP/SSO chapter here on campus, as well as a member of UWW Dungeons and Dragons Club. Feel free to reach out to me for help with your German language classes!

Semester Started: Fall 2022 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area German Tutor

Anna Ciesielczyk

Hi, my name is Anna! I am an Elementary Education major with a minor in English Education. I am a math tutor here at Whitewater! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you may have with your math classes, or if you would like to set up a tutoring session with me!

Semester Started: Spring 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area Tutor Math

Mia Ciancio

Hello! My name is Mia Ciancio, and I am currently a senior pursuing a double major in Psychology and Communication Sciences & Disorders with a minor in Allied Health. I am greatly interested in the sciences and plan to pursue a related field in graduate school. I am a lover of learning and experiencing the world around me. I enjoy hiking with my dog, reading, and spending time with family in my spare time. I will be assisting Dr. Davis in her Anatomy & Physiology I course (BIOLOGY 361) for the Fall 2023 semester. Please reach out to me if you have any questions, or schedule a tutoring session through Navigate.

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area Tutor Biology and Chemistry

Spencer Cooper

Hi there, my name is Spencer and I’m a junior majoring in chemistry and minoring in biology. When I’m not in class, I love spending my time doing undergraduate research. I really hope that I can use the little tips and tricks I’ve learned in the past few years to get you excited about science. Feel free to reach out with questions or request an appointment!

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area Tutor Biology and Chemistry

Dane Crouse - Writing

Hello, my name is Dane! I am a Psychology major with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, and playing board games. After graduation, I plan to attend graduate school here at UWW and pursue a master's degree in Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am more than happy to help you with writing assignments!

Semester Started: Fall 2019 / Tutor Level: Level 3 / Writing Tutor Level: Level 3 /Experience: Subject Area Tutor IEI Courses & Writing Center

Jess Emanuel - Japanese

Hi! My name is Jess Emanuel, I am a senior and majoring in International Studies. I studied abroad for a year in Japan during my junior year as an exchange student. I am excited to help students out with Japanese this semester!

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area Tutor - Japanese

Katryna Evans - Spanish

My name is Katryna Evans and I am majoring in Spanish Education and minoring in ESL Education. I traveled to Mexico every spring break until COVID hit, which is what made me fall in love with Spanish! I have also studied Spanish since 7th grade and have wanted to become a Spanish teacher ever since then! Besides Spanish, I also enjoy listening to music and have played the piano for almost 13 years!

Semester Started: Spring 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area Tutor - Spanish

Jade Epding - Math

Hi! My name is Jade Epding and I am a freshman here at UW-Whitewater. I am an Elementary Education Major with a Spanish Minor. I have always been someone who loves math and enjoys helping people, so I am here to help with any questions. In my free time I love being outdoors, spending time with my friends and family, and being active. If you need anything, feel free to reach out!

Semester Started: Spring 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area Tutor Math

Brandon Frosch - ITSCM

Hello, my name is Brandon, I am from Oconomowoc, WI and majoring in both Business Analytics and Marketing. This semester I will be a tutor for students taking ITSCM 314. For those of you who need assistance in said course, don't hesitate to reach out or set up a tutoring session.

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area Tutor ITSCM

Jaime Gonzalez - Spanish

Hello, my name is Jaime and I am a Spanish major with an ESL minor. It would be a pleasure to help you with your Spanish assignments!

Semester Started: Spring 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Spanish Subject-Area Tutor

Jenna Green - Writing

Hi! My name is Jenna Green, and I am a junior transfer student here at UWW! I am a secondary history education major. After I graduate, I plan on teaching high school history. I enjoy spending time outdoors and discovering new places! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions regarding history and/or help with writing.

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 /  Writing Tutor Level: 1 / Experience: Writing Tutor

Joseph Hanlon - Writing

Hi! My name is Joseph and I am a graduate student here at UW-Whitewater in the School Psychology Program. For my undergraduate degree, I attended St. Norbert College and majored in English Education. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing video games, and all things related to sports. I look forward to working with you!

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 /  Writing Tutor Level: 1 / Experience: Majored in English Education

Jaedyn Henneberry - Writing/Japanese

Hello! My name is Jaedyn and I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. As of the Fall 2023 semester, I am a sophomore here at UW-Whitewater. I especially enjoy European history as well as the evolution of gender spheres and religion. Alongside my history studies, I practice Japanese, spend time writing creatively, and draw. As a writer, I am passionate about language and the means in which ideas are conveyed. Therefore, I am more than happy to assist in the creation and/or the revision of written works! With that said, I tutor writing—whether the pieces are academic or creative. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or you would like to set up a tutoring session!

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 /  Writing Tutor Level: 1 / Experience: Subject Area Tutor - Writing/Japanese

Rachel Hepler - Spanish

Hola! My name is Rachel Hepler and I am a junior at UWW. I am a Spanish and Business double major. I can help with Spanish questions, specifically for 142, 321, and 322. Feel free to reach out to me!

Semester Started: Fall 2022 / Tutor Level: Level 2 / Experience: Spanish Subject-Area Tutor

Jesse Hurst - History & Writing

Hello! I recently graduated with a B.A. in History and am currently pursuing a broadfield social studies licensure with the University. I have worked as a tutor since 2021. The fields I tutor for are history and writing. When I am not attending school or working as a tutor, I keep busy playing with my two children and being a dad. Please reach out if you have any questions about a history class or writing papers, I'm always happy to help!

Semester Started: Fall 2021 / Tutor Level: Level 3 / Writing Tutor Level: 3 / Experience: History Subject Area Tutoring & Writing 

Taylor Jensen - Biology

Hi! My name is Taylor Jensen and I am a 3rd year Biochemistry Major and will hopefully be graduating this spring. I have a passion for environmentalism and hope to work in the agricultural industry in the future. I look forward to meeting you!

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area Tutor - Biology

Alexandra Kunda - Math

Hi! My name is Alexandra or "Alex", and I am pursuing an Accounting major with a minor in computer science. I am a Math tutor here at the tutoring center! Please feel free to reach out and schedule an appointment!

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Math Subject Area Tutor 

Riley Lang - Math

Hey! My name is Riley and I am an elementary education major with minors in special education and math. I would love to help with questions about math, specifically math 147, 148, and 149 classes!

Semester Started: Spring 2022 / Tutor Level: Level 3 / Experience: Math Subject Area Tutoring

Jada Maldonado - Math

Hello! My name is Jada Maldonado, and I am majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Special Education. I am in my third year of undergrad at UW-W. My strong suit is algebra (Math-41). If you need assistance in math, feel free to email me to set up an appointment for a tutoring session!

Semester Started: Spring 2022 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area & In-Class Tutor Math

Hailey Meyer - Writing

Hi! My name is Hailey Meyer, and I'm an English Literature major with a Spanish minor. I am happy to help with any writing-related assignments or projects, including graduate-level work. Please feel free to reach out in order to schedule an appointment!

Semester Started: Spring 2022 / Tutor Level: Level 3 / Writing Tutor Level: 3 / Experience: Writing Tutor

Makayla Millhouse - Math

Hi! I'm Makayla Millhouse. I'm a Junior with a mathematics major and a minor in physics. I would love to help with any math problems you might have, so please reach out!

Semester Started: Spring 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 2 / Experience: Math Tutor

Kendall Morton - Math

Hello! My name is Kendall Morton, and I am an Early Childhood Education Major. I love all things music and theater! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to set up a tutoring session!

Semester Started: Fall 2022 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area Tutor Math

Lexi Nuxoll - Math

Hello! My name is Lexi and I am an elementary education major with a special education minor. I am happy to help with math 142.

Semester Started: Spring 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 2 / Experience: Subject Area Tutor Math

Noa Peller - Biology

Hi! My name is Noa and I'm a Science tutor at the Mary Poppe Chrisman Success Center. I'm majoring in Biology with an emphasis on Pre-Medicine, and I'm very passionate about science! I plan to go to medical school for surgery once I graduate and continue my research studies. I specialize in tutoring in Biology/Anatomy, and I can also help in the Biotech Lab Methods class. I'd love to tutor in any of these that you may need some help in!

Semester Started: Fall 2022 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Biology/Chemistry Tutor 

Grace Peterson - Writing

Hi! My name is Grace Peterson! I am a junior here and UW-Whitewater double majoring in Public Relations and Psychology. I am an active member of the Honors Association on campus and even work for the Royal Purple! I like to spend my free time listening to music, reading, hanging out with friends, and going on little adventures around the area. After graduation, I hope to continue my education in the Psychology field in the pursuit of becoming a mental health specialist for a college campus! Writing is a strength of mine so feel free to ask me any questions you have regarding writing papers or English. You can also schedule a tutoring session so we can work through your writing together :)

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Writing Level: Level 1 /Experience: Writing Subject Area

Connor Pryor - Math

Hello, my name is Connor Pryor and I am a Junior here at UW-Whitewater. I am a Math Education major with a Coaching minor. I have loved doing math most of my life, and realized I wanted to be a teacher in my junior year of high school. Otherwise, I love working out, playing pickleball, and playing video games.

Semester Started: Spring 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 2 / Experience: Math Tutor 

Lauren Sankey - Math

Hi! My name is Lauren and I am an accounting major. I am happy to help with Math 143 or any questions related to business math!

Semester Started: Fall 2022 / Tutor Level: Level 2 / Experience: Math Subject Area Tutor 

Isaac Severson - Math

Hi! My name is Isaac Severson, and I am a Math major (Education emphasis) with an Adaptive ed. minor here at Whitewater. I come from Rio, Wisconsin, and this is currently my Junior year! In my spare time I love writing and running, but I also (as you may have guessed) enjoy math. I look forward to joining the tutoring center!

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Math Subject Area Tutor 

Nicholas Smithrud - Psychology & Biology

Hi, my name is Nick Smithrud. I am a Biology major with a minor in environmental studies. I am a statistics tutor here at Whitewater. If you ever have questions, or need help understanding any concepts in your statistics classes, please feel free to schedule a tutoring session with me.

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Psychology & Biology Subject Area Tutor 

Jay Shorey - Core 120 & History

Hi, my name is Jay Shorey and I use they/them pronouns. I am a sophomore at UWW majoring in psychology with a minor in physical science. I am available to help out with any questions about Dr. Patterson's Core 120 class. I also work at the children center on campus and for the residence hall association. I am a part of the colorguard team here at UWW and love to learn about random topics or paint in my free time.

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: History Subject Area Tutor 

Michael Stockel - Math

Hi, my name is Michael! I'm a Math major with Secondary Education Emphasis and an English Education Minor. This is my 1st year as a math tutor at UW-Whitewater and my 4th year at Whitewater as a student. I'm excited to start working here and help people out with a subject I love so much! Feel free to schedule a session with me or ask any questions!

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Math Subject Area Tutor 

Emily Sullivan - Math

Hello! My name is Emily (they/them). I am majoring in psychology, minoring in women's and gender studies, and studying pre-med as a non-degree program. There’s a few certificates in there too. I'm hoping to go to medical school following graduation in 2024. I’ve enjoyed tutoring since Spring 2021 because I’m passionate about helping others achieve difficult things (academic or otherwise) and getting to see that “aha” moment happen for someone.

Semester Started: Spring 2021 / Tutor Level: Level 3 / Writing Tutor Level: Level 1 /Experience: Subject Area Tutor & Supplemental Instructor Math 39 & 41 (Toboyek) 

Richelle Swan - EdFound

Hi!  My name is Richelle Swan and I am a Sophomore here at Whitewater.  I am an Elementary Education major who is minoring in Mathematics.  In my free time, I like to hang with friends, play sports, and travel.  Please feel free to reach out if you need any help!

Semester Started: Spring 2022 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area EdFound Tutor

Natalie Tenge - Biology & Chemistry

Hey! My name is Natalie, and I am a Biology major with a Pre-Biomedical Professions Emphasis and a Spanish minor. I intend to graduate this December 2023 and hopefully attend medical school come next fall. Current specialties that interest me most right now are surgery and cardiology; however, I have a wide variety of interests in specialties to consider, as I am very passionate of several aspects of medicine and biology as a whole. In my free time, I will almost always be listening to music of variable types, especially country music. I also enjoy staying active, hanging out with friends, and spending time with my pets, especially my dogs. I love learning new things and am very passionate about helping others do the same. I am most willing and able to help with any introductory and advanced biology courses, along with some introductory chemistry courses. Please feel free to reach out. I am happy to help!

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area Biology/Chemistry Tutor

Makayla Thede - Math

Hello! My name is Makayla Thede and I am majoring in Special Education. I would love to help you in Math 41.

Semester Started: Fall 2022 / Tutor Level: Level 2 / Experience: Subject Area Math Tutor

Elizabeth Toffel - Math

Hello everyone! My name is Elizabeth, and I am currently pursuing an Elementary Education Major (as well as, hopefully an Art Education Major) and a math minor. I am from a small town called Wilmot who has a dog, who would love to share pictures of her! During my free time, I like to play the piano, draw, paint, crochet, bake, and read a book (preferably fiction). Growing up I knew I wanted to become a teacher. I have always enjoyed helping people with anything they may need; in this case it will be mathematics.  Feel free to reach out with any MATH 139 and MATH 147 questions you may have! I’ll be happy to answer them!

Semester Started: Fall 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area Math Tutor

Autumn Tullar - Math 

Hi! My name is Autumn Tullar, and I’m majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education. This is my second year at UW-Whitewater.  I love to help others and love math too! Please reach out if you need help this semester!

Semester Started: Spring 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 2 / Experience: Subject Area Math Tutor

Luke Toussaint - Biology and Chemistry

Hi! My name is Luke and I am a Biology Major and plan on doing a Chem minor. I am willing to help with questions regarding biology and chemistry, specifically BIO 141 and CHEM 104!

Semester Started: Spring 2022 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Subject Area Bio and Chem

Sarah Wendt - Biology and Chemistry

Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a junior here at UW-Whitewater. I am pursing a BSE in Biology and a minor in Chemistry in hopes of one day becoming a middle or high school science teacher. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outside, tending to my plant collection, and watching true crime documentaries. Please reach out if you need help with anything biology related! I would be happy to help!

Semester Started: Fall 2022 / Tutor Level: Level 1 / Experience: Biology and Chemisty 

Katelyn Zajicek - Math

Hello! My name is Katelyn Zajicek and I am a junior at UWW. I am studying Business Analytics and have my associates degree in Business Administration. I have always loved math and look forward to helping others learn.

Semester Started: Spring 2023 / Tutor Level: Level 2 Experience: Biology and Chemisty 

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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Mary Poppe Chrisman Success Center 

235 North Prince Street, Whitewater, WI 53190

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Email: Tutorctr@uww.edu

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