Center for Academic Excellence
Meet the Tutors
Our Academic Peer Tutors are current Truman students just like you! Our tutors have not only excelled in the areas they specialize in, but they have also been trained by the CAE and recommended by professors in the subject(s) they support.
Alison Dunn, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Chemistry
Student Status: Senior
Course Specialties:
- Chem 130, 131
Ankit Regmi, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Economics
Student Status: Senior
Course Specialties:
- MATH 156, 157, 186, 197, 198, 263
- CS 170
- PHRE 187
Ashik Dey Rupak, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Computer Science
Student Status: Senior
Course Specialties:
- TBD
Brian Burkhardt, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Psychology
Minors: Criminal Justice Studies
Student Status: Senior
Course Specialties:
- BSAD 153
- POL 161
- JUST 205, 281, 307
- PSYC 166, 266, 369, 370, 377, 429
- PHRE 186, 188, 337
- Learning Strategies
“Hi everyone! My name is Brian Burkhardt and I am a junior Psychology and Criminal Justice double major with minors in Political Science and Philosophy & Religion. I chose to become a tutor because I want to help students achieve their academic goals here at Truman and beyond.”
Celeste Cummings, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Biology
Student Status: Senior
Course Specialties:
- BIOL 100, 104, 107, 304
- Learning Strategies
Drew Lieberoff, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Criminal Justice Studies
Minors: Political Science, Philosophy & Religion
Student Status: Senior
Course Specialties:
- POL 171, POL 300
- PHRE 186, 370
- JUST 205, 331, 404
- STAT 190
- Learning Strategies
Ella Westhusing, Academic Peer Tutor
Majors: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Psychology
Student Status: Junior
Course Specialties:
- BIOL 107
- CHEM 130, 131, 329
- PSYC 266
- Learning Strategies
“I wanted to be an academics peer tutor to help students learn how to succeed in their classes.”
Emma Lewis, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Psychology
Minors: Sociology, Statistics
Student Status: Senior
Course Specialties:
- Learning Strategies
- PSYC 166, 266, 321, 337, 366, 373, 377, 429
- SPAN 101, 102
- COMM 252
- ART 222
- HIST 3000 – Contexts of Disability
- PHRE 285
“I wanted to become an academic peer tutor so that I could help students succeed, and I look forward to meeting you!”
Emmanuel Cooper, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Environmental Science
Minors: Biology, Spanish for the Professions
Student Status: Senior
Course Specialties:
- MATH 197, 198
- CHEM 329, 331
- SPAN 101, 102
- BIOL 100, 107
Gage Hawkins, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Biology
Minors: Chemistry, Psychology
Student Status: Senior
Course Specialties:
- BIOL 104, 107, 210
- CHEM 130, 131
- PSYC 377, 369
“Tutoring is a great way to make connections.”
Grace Reddekopp, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Communication
Minors: Art & Business Administration
Student Status: Senior
Course Specialties:
- BSAD 234
- COMM 245, 250
- SPAN 101, 102
- Learning Strategies
Jillian Pry, Academic Peer Tutor
Majors: Accounting and Business Administration
Student Status: Senior
Course Specialties:
- ACCT 220, 221, 302, 303, 367
- BSAD 153, 234, 325
- ECON 200, 300
- SPAN 101, 102, 201
“Tutoring is a great tool for success.”
Jon Schneider, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Accounting
Student Status: Senior
Course Specialties:
- ACCT 220, 302, 303
- ECON 205
- SPAN 101
- BSAD 406, 420
- Learning Strategies
Julie Patton, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Exercise Science
Minors: Art & Disability Studies
Student Status: Sophomore
Course Specialties:
- CHEM 100, 130, 131
- FREN 120, 121
- ES 245
- BIOL 107
Katelyn Musgrove, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Economics
Minor: Actuarial Science, Mathematics
Student Status: Junior
Course Specialties:
- ECON 200, 201, 300
- STAT 190
- MATH 156, 157, 186, 187, 192, 197, 263
- BSAD 153, 329
Lanz Robert Dungo, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Japanese
Student Status: Senior
Course Specialties:
- CS 180, 181, 260, 310
- JAPN 101, 102
- MATH 156, 186
“I like being a tutor because I like to help people and see them doing well.”
Leah Roberts, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Chemistry
Student Status: Sophomore
Course Specialties:
- CHEM 100, 130, 131, 312, 329
- MATH 186, 198, 263
- STAT 190
“I like being a tutor because I like to help people and see them doing well.”
Lillian Boehlke, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Classics
Minor: Latin
Student Status: Senior
Course Specialties:
- LATIN 151, 251
Marlayna Little, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Forensic Science & Criminal Justice Studies
Student Status: Junior
Course Specialties:
- Learning Strategies
- CHEM 100, 130, 131, 312, 329, 331, 335
Tyler Bryan, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Business Administration
Student Status: Junior
Course Specialties:
- GERM 130, 131, 230, 231
- CS 180, 181, 191
“I tutor because knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied. I enjoy lending a hand to those who show initiative in seeking assistance.”
Zachary Ives, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Chemistry
Course Specialties:
- BIOL 107
- CHEM 329, 331
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Fall 2025 Embedded Tutors
Our Embedded Tutors sit in on specific classes and hold tutoring sessions for the students in those sections. The classes with embedded tutors can vary semester to semester.
Clarice Andorno, Embedded Tutor
Major: Mathematics
Student Status: Junior
Fall 2024 Course:
- MATH 198 – Dr. Derek Sparrius
Thirtha Karmakar, Embedded Tutor
Major: Physics
Minor: Astronomy
Student Status: Junior
Spring 2025 Course:
- PHYS 185 – Dr. Rasanjali Jayathissa
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Fall 2025 Communication Peer Tutors
Our Communication Peer Tutors provide tutoring services to help students with public speaking and speech prep.
