Subject Tutoring

Mckenzie Locke

Hi! I’m Mckenzie (she/her), and I’m a senior majoring in Art History and minoring in UEP. I’m from Los Angeles, and I enjoy cooking with friends and family, watching TV, and making good beverages. Since I started studying Art History, my interests have taken a few different directions, including large-scale public art and furniture production. Outside of class, I write news briefs for a California planning publication and help lead workshops where kids design and build their own wood-based creations. Please stop by with any questions about class material, essay writing, test prep, and beyond. Excited to chat!

Thursday 11:00 AM–1:00 PM and 4:30 PM–6:30 PM

Cameron Auyang

Hi! My name is Cameron (he/him), and I’m a junior majoring in biochemistry and minoring in neuroscience and public health. I’m most passionate about neurobiology, and I have worked as a TA for both zoology and intro to cell and molecular bio. On campus, I’m a part of Professor Thompson’s research lab and a member of OSAC. I’m excited to meet y’all, so feel free to swing by to talk about your classes or the biology and/or biochemistry majors!

Monday 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Wednesday 4:00 PM–6:00 PM

Satya Sheftel-Gomes

Hello! My name is Satya Sheftel-Gomes and I am a senior majoring in Black Studies and double minoring in CTSJ and Education. I am from Brooklyn, NY and my favorite things to do include creating art, listening to music, reading and writing fiction, hanging out with friends, and managing my meme page (lol). Being black at various PWIs has led me to inescapable activism, but I also attended the Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) and have participated in other diversity programs in various places in the country. During the summer, I work at a summer camp for Jews of color and am on a team to create identity focused curriculum for schools and other institutions. I'd love to help make sense of class topics, read any writing for your courses, chat about career pathways or just be someone to bounce ideas off of. Honestly, I love to talk about any and everything so feel free to stop by during my office hours! See you soon :)

Tuesday 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Thursday 12:30 PM–2:30 PM

BLST Virtual Zoom link, if needed:
https://occidental.zoom.us/j/5803477714
Meeting ID: 580 347 77
Passcode: 2sjFPv

Michelle Huang

Hello everyone!!! Happy New Years!! I am Michelle Huang, a fourth-year Chemistry major and your Chemistry Peer Tutor. Chemistry is one those topics that seem impossible at times but it is so so rewarding. I am excited to support all of you through the 100/200 courses. My peer tutor hours are Monday Tuesday, 1-3pm if y'all need any help problem solving, going through concepts or learning more about the ins/outs of being a Chemistry major. Please come through or email me with any questions!

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

Isabelle Rusk

Hi, everyone! My name is Isabelle and I am a senior Cognitive Science major and Linguistics minor. I am originally from Colorado; when I'm home I love to hang out with my two gorgeous cats and explore the mountainous nature surrounding me. I am passionate about music, food, building relationships with others, and learning about what shapes our behaviors as humans. I participate in research with the Cog Sci department, I’m a member of the club Comparte, and I am also the 4th best RA in Haines! If you need some help with your Cogs classes or have any questions in general, please do not hesitate to give me a visit or send an email to irusk@oxy.edu. I look forward to meeting y’all!!

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

Jadriel Delim

Hey everyone! My name is Jadriel and I am currently a 3rd-year Computer Science major. I am from Manila, Philippines but I pretty much lived in SoCal my whole life. In my free time, I play tennis, hike, and create YouTube/Twitch content. Some video games I like to play are Dead by Daylight, Valorant, and various horror games. I also enjoy learning web development in my free time and love learning anything CS related. If you have any questions regarding a CS class or just CS in general, feel free to stop by my office hours!

Wednesday 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Friday 2:00 PM–4:00 PM

Mia Thiagarajan

Hi! My name is Mia and I am a junior DWA major with a Chemistry minor. I've taken all of the DWA intro level classes as well as many 200-level electives, so feel free to stop by if you have questions about international relations theory, analytical essays, or even just the major in general! Outside of the classroom, I am a member of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Association's Fundraising Committee and I've been dancing with Dance Production for three years. I look forward to meeting you all!

Wednesday 3:00 PM–5:00 PM

Sarah Rankin

Hi y'all! My name is Sarah and I am a senior economics and religious studies double major from the DC area. My favorite topic in economics has been econometrics and learning how to accumulate raw data into tangible and practical models. I love applying such models to understand more about how people take into consideration a variety of factors when making decisions. I look forward to meeting you all and nerding out about what interests you have in the department as well. Feel free to drop into my office hours to just come chat, ask questions, lament over problem sets, or discuss the best econ memes.

Ruth Schlosser

Hello! My name is Ruth and I am a senior Economics major from Apple Valley, CA. I'm especially interested in labor economics and models of discrimination, and I'm working on research into these topics with some Oxy Econ faculty! I find economics to be an important way to approach problems in the world, and I'm looking forward to helping you acquire the tools to do that. Outside of Peer Tutoring you can find me tucked into a corner at the MP reading a book, or walking around Eagle Rock looking at flowers. I can't wait to meet you, so come to chat about classes, problem sets, or your favorite campus plants!

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

Adrian Aviles

Greetings all, I am a senior Geology major (Environmental Science concentration) from East Los Angeles. I am involved with the Sedimentology and Paleoclimate Lab (aka SPLOC), conducting research related to climate change in the western United States with my advisor, Dr. Darren J. Larsen. Outside of my department, I play drums for the school jazz band, and I participate in a number of non-Oxy affiliated ensembles. Science is all about collaboration, so please feel free to reach out if you need any help or want to talk about the Geology program. Looking forward to working with you all soon!

*Tutoring held in Hameetman Science Center (HSC) 102
Monday 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Wednesday 5:00 PM–7:00 PM

Jackson Andrews

Hello everyone! My name is Jackson, and I am a double major in History and Psychology with a minor in Latin American Studies. Throughout my time at Oxy, I have taken history classes that cover a variety of regions and time periods, but I am always interested in learning more. I am also intrigued by the connections that can be found between different academic disciplines and often try to apply what I am learning in Psychology to my history studies. Outside the classroom, I enjoy spending time outdoors, especially when I can go skiing or wakeboarding! I am also a director for Oxy’s Blyth Fund and am currently in the process of applying for law school. I am happy to answer any questions about reading, writing, the history department, or life in general. I look forward to meeting you all soon!

Monday 9:30 AM–11:30 AM
Tuesday 12:30 PM–2:30 PM

Miles Smith

Hi! I'm Miles, a senior Math (and Economics) major with a minor in Comparative Literature. I really love trail running, taco trucks, & sunsets from the Greek bowl. My experience in math ranges from research determining statistical discrimination with election data to finding a new way to solve a fluid dynamics equation. By far, though, my favorite experience has been tutoring Math for the last two years. Math is a subject best tackled with a team, so swing by my office hours or shoot me an email and I'll be there to help!

Tuesday 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Thursday 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sunday 4:00 PM–5:00 PM

Kestrel Strom

Hi I'm Kestrel, I’m a senior Math major currently applying to grad schools. I like soccer, the gym, math tattoos and one specific very good room in the library. My experience in math ranges from research in graph theory to geometric group theory and topology. By my count I’ve taken 18 math classes at oxy, so if you’re having trouble in a class, odds are I’ll be able to help you out. Math is definitely not easy to take on alone, so feel free to come by my office hours or send me an email and I’ll be happy to work with you!

Tuesday 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Thursday 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Sunday 5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Ada Rosen

Hi! I’m Ada, a senior MAC major here at Oxy. I was born and raised in Seattle which means I spend my time in Los Angeles exclusively in the shade or inside. In addition to my critical media studies I am an avid reality competition show watcher as well as an aspiring––albeit slow going––cinephile. As a media scholar I am especially interested in discourses of gender, 1970s Exploitation, horror and science fiction Genre films, and every movie Karen Black ever made. I am deeply honored to have this opportunity to work with my fellow MAC students and am truly looking forward to discussing all things media with you! Feel free to contact me via email anytime.

Thursday 12:30 PM–2:30 PM
Friday 12:00 PM–2:00 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.

*Tutoring held in Booth 204
Tuesday 5:00 PM–7:00 PM

Nora Manukyan

Howdy! My name is Nora. I am a junior majoring in philosophy and mathematics. In particular, my favorite philosophical field is aesthetics. This summer, I engaged in the Summer Research Program, studying Immanuel Kant’s aesthetic theory and its application to food with particular attention to desserts. Aside from philosophy, I am very passionate about food and culinary arts in general (whether it be reading articles, finding new places with extravagant menus, or trying to recreate an experience via specific dishes). Please, do not hesitate to come by to ask questions, bounce off ideas, or have an "aha" moment. I am always open to discussing anything because I believe philosophy is omnirelevant.

Thursday 11:45 AM–1:45 PM
Friday 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Cole Lewis

Hello! My name is Cole and I am a Senior Physics major with a concentration in Mathematics. I am from Seattle so it shouldn't be much of a surprise that I love the outdoors. I have taken all of the intro sequence of PHYS courses, so feel free to stop by if you have any homework questions, want some studying tips, or have any questions about a Lab write-up or Pre-Lab. Some facts about me are that I am involved in the on campus Solar Panel Cleaning group (ARCCS) which is run by the Physics department, and I play Ultimate Frisbee and am a captain of the men's team at Oxy! I am looking forward meeting you all!

Tuesday 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Thursday 4:00 PM–6:00 PM

Chanel Ng

Hello! My name is Chanel (she/her) and I'm a senior Psychology major, Art History and Public Health double minor from Hawai'i. On campus, I'm in Professor Geffen's research group and on the Oxy Swim & Dive team. During the year, you can find me hanging out with friends in the quad, chilling at the pool, or drinking all the cold brew at the Green Bean. If you have any questions about psych classes, or just need someone to chat with, feel free to stop by during my drop-in hours or email me :)

Monday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Maeve Cassetty

Hi y'all! My name is Maeve and I am a senior double major in Religious Studies and Politics from Colorado. In the Rels department, I just finished my Comps on Anti-Gender movements in Croatia, Poland, and Hungary, and am particularly interested in Religion's relationship to gender and sexuality as well as conflict. I'm looking forward to meeting with people throughout the semester and offering support in any way I can, so feel free to come to my office hours to chat about any assignments, stress, or topics that excite you!

Announcement about tutoring hours will be made as part of RELS 351