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Accounting Tutors

Candelerio Calderon

SI Leader

ccalderon@valdosta.edu
Location: HSBA building

Courses: ACCT 2101

Bio: My Name is Candelario Calderon, and I am a Accounting major. I'm always happy to help others. In my free time I like to lift weights and watch movies.

Joshua Rouse

SI Leader

jwrouse@valdosta.edu

Courses: ACCT 2101

Hi, my name is Josh Rouse, and I am a junior marketing major. I became an SI because I realize how tough college can be, as well as how tough college-level accounting can be. I have a passion for knowledge and helping people, and I intend to bring that passion into all of my work. I look forward to a great semester with all of you!

American Sign Language Tutors

Christina Ellington

Tutor

clellington@valdosta.edu
Location: ASC

Courses: ASL 2130, HIST 2112, DEAF 4050

Hello my name is Christina Ellington; I was born and raised in Peachtree City, Georgia. I am a Senior English/American Sign Language Interpreting major, here at Valdosta State University. I am also the treasurer for the American Sign Language Club. Apart from my major, I thoroughly enjoy helping others and especially watching student receive that ah-ha moment. Even though my passion is in American Sign Language, I am a big history buff that enjoys digging into our history and what events have embedded into this country we live in. However I look forward to seeing each and every one of you. Hope you have a fantastic year!

Anthropology Tutors

Mariah Hutcheson

SI Leader

mjhutcheson@valdosta.edu

Courses: ANTH 1102

My freshman year I was undecided in what wanted to do or be. It wasn’t until college that I even knew Anthropology existed, and it wasn't until Dr. Richard’s Intro to Anthropology class that I really found my passion for Anthropology. I am now a Junior Anthropology major, and I have the honor of being an S.I. for Anth 1102: Intro to Anthropology. The class that started it all for me! I’m so excited to be helping students understand a subject that I’m passionate about!

Art Tutors

Sierra Hamilton

Embedded Tutor

siehamilton@valdosta.edu

Courses: ART 1010, 1020, 1030, 2030

Bio: Hello everyone! I'm a senior graduating this December with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (my focus is in Art & Biology). I have a passion for the great outdoors, and enjoy interacting with wildlife through Trapping, Hunting, Hiking, and Camping. Some of my hobbies include: bone-collecting, hide tanning, drawing, and sculpting.

Biology Tutors

Allison Shirley

Tutor

alshirley@valdosta.edu

Courses: BIOL 1107, 1108

Hi! I'm Allison Shirley, but you can call me Ally. I'm am a sophomore, and a Biology major. I have loved biology since my first biology class in high school. I want to become a professor, and working at the ASC is a good place to start. I look forward to meeting new students!

Amber Holley

SI Leader

Courses: BIOL 1107

I am a junior at VSU this year. I am a pre-vet major and plan to attend graduate school. Academics have always been a strong point for me and I love using my strengths to help others succeed.

Antonella Prevost Stein

Tutor, SI Leader

Courses: BIOL 1010; SPAN 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002

I am a management major, but taking a biology class changed my life! There are so many interesting and important things for us to know about the natural world. I am more than thankful I am getting the opportunity to help other students understand and do better in their classes. I find helping others a very fulfilling task. From the moment I took the VSU campus tour when applying to the university, I knew that the ASC was a place where I would want to work. Knowing that you contributed your bit to the academic success of a student is a priceless feeling. I am looking forward to helping whoever may need my help!

Bailyn Rowe

Tutor

Courses: BIOL 1010/1020, 1030/1040, 1107, 1108

I am from Moultrie, GA, but moved to Thomasville when I was 16. So, I consider both Moultrie and Thomasville as my hometown. I am a junior here at Valdosta State and I am majoring in Biology. I just really have a passion for the subject and that is why I wanted to tutor in it.

Faith Hall

Tutor

Courses: BIOL 1010/1020, 1030/1040, 1107, 1108

I am a Bachelor of Science in Biology Major and am so glad that I am. I think that the life sciences are super fun to learn, but I can also appreciate the challenges that accompany learning biological processes. I am really excited about the opportunity to work with other students and being apart of their educational advancement.

Jacqueline Holland

Tutor

Courses: BIOL 1107, 1108, 2651, 2652; CHEM 1151, 1152, 1211, 1212, 2310

I am a sophomore chemistry major with a passion for the medical field. I was home-schooled up until coming here and now love VSU. I wanted to tutor chemistry because so many people decide they do not like chemistry simply because they do not understand it.

Jamia Washington

Tutor

jamwashington@valdosta.edu

Courses: BIOL 2651, 2652; NURS 2700, 3202, 3203

I am a nursing student here at VSU. I have the biggest passion in the world for helping people especially in ways that make them feel so much more confident in themselves!

Jessica Moll

SI Leader

jemoll@valdosta.edu

Courses: BIOL 1030

My name is Jessica Moll. I am an SI for Bio 1030. I am a Biology major with a focus in wildlife. I wanted to become an SI because an SI helped me in a different subject. I want to help others the way he helped me.

Juliannie Hoere

Housing Tutor

jahoare@valdosta.edu

Courses: BIOL 1107, 1108

Hey! I'm Juliannie Hoare, but I go by Julie. I am from Belize and I am a sophomore majoring in Biology. I've always done study groups or I would help my friends out, if I saw them struggling. I didn't even realize I was being a tutor until some of my friends mentioned that I should be one. What I enjoy about being a tutor is also learning from my tutees and how I can use different methods to help others.

Karla Solis

Tutor

Courses: MATH 1111, 1112, 1113; BIOL 1107, 1108

I am a second-year biology major with a strong background in math. Although math is not my major, it is one of my passions. My strong math skills have allowed me to succeed in my major, my core curriculum courses, and my day to day life. I am committed to helping others improve their math skills. If you are a student who needs help in math, feel to contact me.

Khusbu Patel

Tutor

khusbupatel@valdosta.edu

Courses: CHEM 1200, 1211, 3401, BIOL 1107

Hello, my name is Khusbu Patel and I’m from Boston, MA and I’m currently a junior. My major is biology with a pre-med concentration and I’m minoring in chemistry. I decided to become a tutor because of my knowledge of the subjects and I enjoy helping others succeed! Since I know many of the students do not like chemistry, I will try my best to help and understand the subject. I look forward to meeting you and hope to have a good semester!

Lynsy Snapp

Tutor

Courses: BIOL 1010, 1020, 1030, 1040, 1108

I transferred to VSU about two years ago and fell in love with the school ever since. I am a Biology major with a concentration in Optometry. I plan to go to Grad school and become an Optometrist. I have a passion for animals and sports, as well as helping those around me and making a positive impact.

Mardi Haynes

SI Leader

mbhaynes@valdosta.edu

Courses: BIOL 1010

Hello! My name is Mardi Haynes and I am from Hiram, GA. I am currently a sophomore majoring in communication sciences and disorders. I became a SI because I enjoy helping others achieve their goals and succeed. I’m hoping to help students improve their study skills and their understanding of the subject.

Stephanie Petrillo

Tutor

Courses: BIOL 2651, 2652, 2900, 3100; CHEM 1151, 1152

My name is Stephanie Petrillo and I am one of the Health Sciences Tutor. I tutor in Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BIOL 2651 and 2652), Microbiology (BIOL 2900), and Survey of Chemistry I and II (Chem 1151 and 1152). My email is Sgpetrillo@valdosta.edu. I am a junior nursing major entering into the program Fall of 2019.

Ted Brown

Tutor

theobrown@valdosta.edu
Location: ASC - Odum Library

Courses: BIOL 1107, 1108

My name is Theodore Brown, and I am a non-traditional student who majors in Biology. I thoroughly enjoy the Sciences, as well as the concept of assisting others. True knowledge is meaningless if we do not share it, in my opinion. I am a military member who has regularly found himself in the business of helping and guiding others, so becoming a Tutor only made sense to me. I value the concepts of hard work and effort, which I believe can allow anyone to accomplish the things they value or aspire towards. I look forward to being able to give my best effort to all of you who contact me with questions and concerns.

Chemistry Tutors

Alana Hiers

Tutor

Courses: CHEM 1151, 1152, 1200, 1212, 3401

I am a Junior double-majoring in Chemistry and Biology. I plan on attending graduate school for chemistry to focus on organometallics and eventually become a professor. I have been tutoring since January 2018 and I love to help people obtain a better understanding of intimidating course material. .

Chloe Ward

Tutor

chlward@valdosta.edu

Courses: CHEM 1200, 1211, 1212; ISCI 3101 and others

Hi, my name is Chloe Ward. I am from Savannah, GA, I'm currently a junior and my major is chemistry. I chose to become a tutor because I have always loved helping people and I know there are a lot of students that dislike chemistry, so I'm hoping I can help students see that chemistry is not that bad and hopeful show them it can be interesting. I am looking forward to meeting you and being able to help you have a good semester.

Jacqueline Holland

Tutor

Courses: BIOL 1107, 1108, 2651, 2652; CHEM 1151, 1152, 1211, 1212, 2310

I am a sophomore chemistry major with a passion for the medical field. I was home-schooled up until coming here and now love VSU. I wanted to tutor chemistry because so many people decide they do not like chemistry simply because they do not understand it.

Jalen Norris

SI Leader

jknorris@valdosta.edu

Courses: CHEM 3401

Bio: My name is Jalen Norris (no relation to Chuck Norris), and I am a senior psychology major from Gwinnett County, GA. My goal after graduation is to go to EMT school and then eventually go to medical school.

Kacy Sears

SI Leader

kssears@valdosta.edu

Courses: CHEM 1152

Hi! I’m Kacy Sears and I’m from Valdosta, Georgia. I moved from the Philippines just recently and started going to school as a senior at VSU. I completed my bachelors degree in Pharmacy and I am currently a Chemistry major. I chose to be an SI leader because I want to share what I know and what helps me succeed, to others. College can take up a big part of our lives, whether we like it or not. I want to help students study smarter and pass with confidence, so they have enough time to be able to take care of themselves and do other things they thought they’d never have time for in college. I really look forward in taking part of getting students prepared for their future!

Khusbu Patel

Tutor

khusbupatel@valdosta.edu

Courses: CHEM 1200, 1211, 3401, BIOL 1107

Hello, my name is Khusbu Patel and I’m from Boston, MA and I’m currently a junior. My major is biology with a pre-med concentration and I’m minoring in chemistry. I decided to become a tutor because of my knowledge of the subjects and I enjoy helping others succeed! Since I know many of the students do not like chemistry, I will try my best to help and understand the subject. I look forward to meeting you and hope to have a good semester!

Megan Swipes

SI Leader

Courses: CHEM 1211

Statement: Since my senior year of high school, I have developed a passion for American Sign Language (ASL) and the Deaf Community. I love learning ASL and I feel extremely privileged to work as the ASL tutor here at VSU! I also enjoy developing my interpreting skills and increasing my familiarity with the Deaf Community; it is a lifelong process. If you are taking an ASL, Deaf Studies, or Interpreting class here at VSU, or even if you'd just like to learn more about ASL in general, feel free to stop by and visit me at the Academic Support Center!

Stephanie Petrillo

Tutor

Courses: BIOL 2651, 2652, 2900, 3100; CHEM 1151, 1152

My name is Stephanie Petrillo and I am one of the Health Sciences Tutor. I tutor in Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BIOL 2651 and 2652), Microbiology (BIOL 2900), and Survey of Chemistry I and II (Chem 1151 and 1152). My email is Sgpetrillo@valdosta.edu. I am a junior nursing major entering into the program Fall of 2019.

Thomas Falkenhausen

SI Leader

Courses: CHEM 1151, 1152, 1211, 1212, 3401

I have always been a science geek, so when it came to making a choice on what my major would be, I chose chemistry. I am currently a freshman at Valdosta State University. I plan on getting my BS in Chemistry and then on to Grad School for an MA in Biochemistry with a focus in Neurochemistry.

Zach Barton

SI Leader

Courses: CHEM 1200

Creative Writing Tutors

Genevieve Kennett

Tutor

Location: gmkennett

Courses: ENGL 1101, 1102; Creative Writing; Writing

Levi White

Tutor

levwhite@valdosta.edu

Courses: ENGL 1101, 1102, 2111, 2112, 2113, etc; Writing; Creative Writing; Grad Writing

When I began school, I studied English and Psychology because I couldn't communicate well. I figured that English was the best method for learning how to write and speak, so I eventually decided to get my English BA from VSU. Fast forward - I've started the English Grad program, and my goal is to teach English composition and creative writing. If I can teach others how to use the language, we'll all be able to communicate better in the future. Plus, it's a great field for fiction nerds like myself.