Subject Tutoring

Sophie Prado-Tucker

Hi! I’m Sophie (she/her), a senior 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!

Monday & Tuesday 12:30–2:30 PM

Dylan Abramyan

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

Tuesday 12:30–2:30 PM
Friday 3:00–5:00 PM

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

Mario Alvarado

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

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

Mina Jenab

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

Monday 1:00–3:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00–11:30 AM

Eshan Prakash

Hi! I'm Eshan (he/him) and I am a Computer Science and Cognitive Science double major from the Bay Area. I'm very passionate about Computer Science - especially Computational Neuroscience. I've passed every class required to be a Computer Science peer tutor with an A, so I can promise you'll be in good hands with me. I'm a really big NBA fan (go Clippers!) and occasionally dabble in a game or two of Warhammer 40,000. Feel free to drop by for whatever help you need, or if you just wanna talk about something.

Tuesday & Thursday 6:00–8:00 PM

Peter Vartanian

Hey, you! I am Peter, a fourth-year international student from Austria. Alongside my major in Diplomacy & World Affairs, I am pursuing a minor in Comparative Studies in Literature & Culture, whilst also participating in our school's exchange program with Caltech. My favorite topic within international relations is the Global Political Economy, about which I like to nerd out as a Program Assistant at Oxy's Young Initiative. Having recently returned from Oxy's UN Semester (working at General Assembly's First Committee), I continue to expand my IR expertise. When I am not studious, you will find me learning languages, jogging, and playing the piano. I have taken all of the DWA intro-level classes and many 200- and 300-level electives, so please talk with me about theoretical 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!

Wednesday 1:00–3:00 PM
Friday 2:00–4:00 PM

Max Goldman

Hi, my name is Max, and I am an Economics major from Menlo Park, California. I have loved all my Economics classes so far. Outside of class, I love reading and watching sports and am also involved with the Occidental Law Society as captain of the moot court team and a member of the mock trial team. Please stop by if you have any questions about your classes or the department.

Monday–Thursday 7:00–8:00 PM
 

Kunmi Onasanya

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

Monday & Wednesday 7:00–9:00 PM

Daria Undeland

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

Tuesday & Thursday 7:00–9:00 PM

Ayva Sloo

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

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

Michelle Teh

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

Tuesday & Thursday 12:30–2:30 PM

Jonah Hasegawa

Hi! I'm Jonah, a sophomore math major from Oakland, California. When I'm not at the blackboard, you'll probably find me playing guitar or watching a movie. I also love math puzzles/riddles, so if you know any good ones, please let me know! Even when you don't have puzzles, I'm always happy to talk math, especially if it's about difficult or daunting problems. Feel free to ask me questions about homework, concepts, or anything else that might come up. I'm looking forward to meeting you soon!

Nathan Medros

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

Carly Venenciano

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

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

Kasio Dalton

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

Wednesday & Thursday 12:00–2:00 PM

Vivian Le

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

James Wang

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

*Sessions are held in Booth 119
Monday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Wednesday 1:00–3:00 PM

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

Lucas Pan

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

Thursday and Friday 2:00–4:00 PM

Zareen Shields

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

Monday and Wednesday 2:00–4:00 PM

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

Cleo Welch

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

Monday 2:00–4:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM