Subject Tutoring

Sophie Prado-Tucker

Hi! I’m Sophie (she/her), a junior Art History and History major currently living in the Bay Area! In addition to having taken many Art History classes while at Oxy, I have experience working as a teaching artist through OxyArts, interned at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, and am also currently working as a writing fellow at the writing center. If you have any questions about the department, need help with assignments, or just want to chat, please stop by during my drop-in hours or email me! I’m looking forward to meeting you all!

Tuesday and Thursday 4:30–6:30 PM

Cameron Auyang

Hi! My name is Cameron (he/him), and I’m a senior majoring in biochemistry and minoring in neuroscience. I’m most passionate about neurobiology, and I have worked as a TA for both Zoology and BIO 130. On campus, I’m a part of Professor Thompson’s research lab working on optogenetics, and I’m a member of OSAC. I’m excited to meet you all, so feel free to swing by to talk about your classes, the bio/biochemistry majors, or biology just because it’s cool!
 

Tuesday 12:00–2:00 PM
Thursday 5:00–7:00 PM

Elise Smentek

Hi all! My name is Elise and I’m a senior biochemistry major with a minor in neuroscience. I’m currently doing ochem research in the Navarro lab and I help run the smash branch at oxy.gg. I also run a dnd campaign on campus and play clarinet in orchestra. I’m looking forward to meeting all of you, and I encourage you to drop by or shoot me an email (bsmentek@oxy.edu) with any chem or biochem questions you might have. 

Tuesday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Thursday 4:00–6:00 PM

Mina Jenab

Hi everyone! I’m Mina! I’m a junior 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 6:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 2:30–4:30 PM

Peter Vartanian

Hey, you! I am Peter, a junior international student from Austria. Alongside my major in Diplomacy & World Affairs, I am pursuing a double minor in Comparative Studies in Literature & Culture and Linguistics, while also participating in our school's exchange program with Caltech. My favorite topic in international relations is the Global Political Economy, about which I like to nerd out as a Program Assistant at Oxy's Young Initiative. When I am not being studious, you will find me learning languages, jogging, playing the piano, and running various clubs around campus. I have taken all of the DWA intro-level classes and many 200-level electives, so please talk with me about IR concepts, your readings and writings, the DWA program and resources, as well as any related subjects and interests — or just come chat about school, and life! Whether alone or in groups, I am honored and delighted to meet you!

Friday 3:00–5:00 PM

Francesca Rodoni

Hello! My name is Francesca and I’m a senior economics and music double major from Pacifica, CA. My favorite topics in economics so far have been game theory and the economics of race and gender. I’m also interested in applying economic concepts to music industry research. Feel free to ask me how I’ve been able to do that in almost all of my electives! You can find me around campus sitting or standing. Drop by the econ peer tutoring hours and ask me any questions!
 

Daria Undeland

Hey hey. My name is Daria and I am a junior 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 3:00–5:00 PM

Lila O'Leary

Hi everyone! I’m Lila (she/her) and I’m a senior majoring in history and DWA. My work in history has tended to focus on culture and identity in the 20th century, but I have taken classes across the department and am always interested in learning more. At Oxy I work in the Special Collections in the library and lead the History Society, which are both great resources for history enthusiasts. Outside of school I love finding new music, camping and hiking, and crafting with friends! Please stop by if you need help with your classes, I am happy to help with difficult readings and other assignments. Also feel free to ask any questions about the history or DWA departments, undergraduate research, or anything really. See you soon!

Tuesday 1:00–3:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

John Donello

Hello! I’m John Donello, a music major with a specialization in composition. I’m from San Clemente California, just a few hours from Occidental. I have finished all intro courses in the music department, so feel free to stop by with any questions. I have a special interest in video game music and play both the piano and guitar.

*Sessions are held in Booth 204
Monday and Tuesday 7:00–9:00 PM

John Halloran

Hi there. My name is John and I’m a junior Physics major hoping to squeeze in a to-be-determined minor. My family has moved a lot but is currently right here in Los Angeles. I’m also a resident advisor, and when I’m not working I enjoy climbing and music. Physics courses can be challenging because of all the moving parts: depending on the class and professor you might have daily reading assignments, regular weekly homework, lab reports, and tests to keep track of. After four semesters I’ve gotten enough of a hang of it to help you all out, so please come by!

Monday and Thursday 6:30–8:30 PM

Samm Murphy

Hey! I’m Samm (she/her), a senior sociology major and double minor in MAC and CTSJ — I am especially interested in representations in media using a sociological lens. I’m originally from New Jersey so I love going to the beach! I also love to play soccer or do anything outdoors, spend time with my dog, and am a huge reality tv show watcher. I am excited to help with papers, give study tips, or answer any questions you might have! My sociology major allowed me to be apart of internLA, URC’s SRP program and study abroad in Vietnam, and would love to talk about how you can get involved too! I Look forward to meeting you all!

Monday 1:30–3:30 PM
Tuesday 4:00–6:00 PM