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.
Abby Latacha, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Biology
Minor: Animal Science
Student Status: Junior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 1
Course Specialties:
- Learning Skills
Ankit Regmi, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Computer Science
Student Status: Junior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 2
Course Specialties:
- MATH 156, 157, 186, 198, 263
- CS 170
- PHRE 187
Ella Westhusing, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Psychology
Student Status: Junior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 1
Course Specialties:
- BIOL 107
- CHEM 130, 131
- PSYC 266
- Learning Skills
Emma Lewis, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Psychology
Minor: Spanish & Sociology
Student Status: Junior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 3
Course Specialties:
- Learning Skills
- PSYC 166,266, 321, 429
- SPAN 101, 102
- Theatre
“I wanted to become an academic peer tutor so that I could help students succeed, and I look forward to meeting you!”
Gage Hawkins, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Psychology and Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Student Status: Senior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 3
Course Specialties:
- BIOL 104,107
- CHEM 130
Grace Reddekopp, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Communication
Minor: Art & Business Administration
Student Status: Junior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 1
Course Specialties:
- BSAD 234
- COMM 245, 250
- SPAN 101, 102, 201
- Learning Skills
Jillian Pry, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Accounting and Business Administration
Minor: Spanish
Student Status: Junior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 2
Course Specialties:
- ACCT 220, 221, 302
- BSAD 153, 234, 325
- ECON 200
- MATH 192
- SPAN 101, 102
- STAT 190
Jon Schneider, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Accounting
Student Status: Junior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 1
Course Specialties:
- ACCT 220
- ECON 205
- SPAN 101
- Learning Skills
Lanz Robert Dungo, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Japanese
Student Status: Junior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 3
Course Specialties:
- CS 180, 181, 260
- JAPN 101
- MATH 156, 186
Matthew Wolz, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Mathematics
Student Status: Sophomore
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 1
Course Specialties:
- CS 180, 181
- MATH 186, 198, 263, 264
My Nguyen, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Statistics
Student Status: Senior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 2
Course Specialties:
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- MATH 156, 157, 186, 198
- STAT 190, 290, 220, 330, 345
Navin Bhattarai, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Physics
Student Status: Junior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 2
Course Specialties:
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- MATH 156, 157, 186, 198, 263, 264
- PHYS 185, 186, 190
Prabeen Giri, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Computer Science
Student Status: Junior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor:2
Course Specialties:
- MATH 198, MATH 263
- CS 180, 181, 260
Rocío Fuertes, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Education
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 3
Course Specialties:
- SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202, 330, 340
Severin Hussey, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Statistics
Minor: Computer Science
Student Status: Junior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 2
Course Specialties:
- CS 170, 180
- MATH 156, 157, 186, 198, 263
- STAT 190, 220, 250
Sydney Haase, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Communication Disorders
Minor: Spanish for the Professions
Student Status: Junior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 3
Course Specialties:
- SPAN 101,102,201,202,330,340, 367
- CMDS 261
“I decided to be a tutor this year because I have always loved learning and sharing Spanish, helping other students, and am really looking forward to this semester as a tutor!”
Tyler Bryan, Academic Peer Tutor
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Spanish for the Professions
Student Status: Junior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 3
Course Specialties:
- GERM 130, 131, 230, 231
- CS 180, 181, 191
- MATH 156, 186
Center for Academic Excellence
Fall 2024 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.
Alison Dunn, Embedded Tutor
Major: Chemistry
Student Status: Senior
Semesters as an Embedded Tutor: 3
Fall 2024 Course:
- CHEM 130 – O’Brien
- Sections 01, 02, 03
Ayden Cockrill, Embedded Tutor
Major: Biology
Student Status: Sophomore
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 1
Fall 2024 Course:
- BIOL 107 – Montgomery
- Sections 01, 02
Rosemarie Carter, Embedded Tutor
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Biology
Student Status: Junior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 1
Fall 2024 Course:
- MATH 200 – Vazzana
- Section 01
Alana Ray, Embedded Tutor
Major: Mathematics
Student Status: Sophomore
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 1
Fall 2024 Course:
- MATH 198 – Lacina
- Section 03
Sophia Fiorino, Embedded Tutor
Major: Biology
Minor: Disability Studies
Student Status: Junior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 1
Fall 2024 Course:
- BIOL 107 – Weisstein
- Sections 03, 04
Thirtha Karmakar, Embedded Tutor
Major: Physics
Minor: Astronomy
Student Status: Sophomore
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 2
Fall 2024 Course:
- PHYS 185 – DeGraf
- Sections 01, 02
Drew Lieberoff, Embedded Tutor
Major: Criminal Justice Studies
Minor: Political Science & International Relations, Philosophy & Religion
Student Status: Junior
Semesters as an Academic Peer Tutor: 3
Fall 2024 Course:
- STAT 190 – Thatcher
- Online