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Caroline Arpin
Caroline Arpin

Class year: 2023
Fun fact: I have traveled to 10 different countries.
Tutoring experience: Began in spring 2022
Subjects tutored: Biology and chemistry courses
Tutor’s tip: Don't wait until the last minute to study for exams! Studying in smaller chunks each day during the week leading up to the exam is much more effective.

Marissa Carlone
Marissa Carlone

Class year: 2023
Fun fact: I love to visit natural history and art museums!
Tutoring experience: Began in fall 2021
Subjects tutored: Biology and history courses
Tutor’s tip: Keep an agenda! Writing everything down in one place can help with organization and help you focus on what is ahead.

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Abby D'Elia

Class year: 2024
Fun fact: I have visited five national parks!
Tutoring experience: Began in fall of 2022
Subjects tutored: Speech-language hearing science, history, philosophy, and special education courses
Tutor’s tip: Organization of notes and class materials is key! I recommend taking a couple of minutes before you start studying to organize everything; it will help prevent stress in the long run. Also, do not be afraid to ask for help; your professors are there to help you!

Ashley Dwyer
Ashley Dwyer

Class year: 2023
Fun fact: During the summer of 2020, I visited six national parks: Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, and Bryce Canyon.
Tutoring experience: Began in fall 2020
Subjects tutored: Math and physics courses
Tutor’s tip: Study for quizzes and exams according to your learning style. Studying in a way that allows you to absorb the information best—for example, making flow charts if you are a visual learner or doing example problems if you are a kinesthetic learner—will allow you to retain information more easily and understand the material better.

Nada Jokhadar
Nada Jokhadar

Class year: 2023
Fun fact: I can fluently speak Arabic!
Tutoring experience: Began in spring 2022
Subjects tutored: Biology, chemistry, and psychology courses
Tutor’s tip: Rewriting your notes truly helps you solidify your understanding of the material!

Michele Langowski
Michele Langowski

Class year: 2025
Fun fact: I have four sisters!
Tutoring experience: Began in spring 2023
Subjects tutored: Biology courses
Tutor’s tip: My favorite study technique is active recall! I start with a blank piece of paper and try to remember everything I can from class that day, and then I fill in missing information using my notes.

Sylvia Lei
Sylvia Lei

Class year: 2023
Fun fact: I ate cicadas while working on a farm!
Tutoring experience: Began in fall 2021
Subjects tutored: BL*118 Cellular and Molecular Biology; BL*121 Organismal Biology; BL*201 Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity; CH*101 General Chemistry I; CH*102 General Chemistry II; CH*301 Organic Chemistry I; CH*302 Organic Chemistry II; and CI*101-104 Chinese I-IV
Tutor’s tip: Make to-do lists and put even the little things on there. This keeps you motivated and feeling productive!

Zach Longamore
Zach Longamore

Class year: 2024
Fun fact: I can spell a 45-letter word in six seconds.
Tutoring experience: Began in fall 2022
Subjects tutored: Chemistry and math courses
Tutor’s tip: Try to get to know some of the other students in your classes and form study groups. Also, never be afraid to go to office hours for extra help.

Marty MacStudy
Marty MacStudy

Class year: 2023
Fun fact: I learned how to juggle in high school!
Tutoring experience: Began in fall 2021
Subjects tutored: BL*118 Cellular and Molecular Biology; BL*121 Organismal Biology; and BL*201 Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity
Tutor’s tip: Draw out pictures of the material when you're able to; that way, you can visualize the information!

Patrick McGinnis
Patrick McGinnis

Class year: 2023
Fun fact: At my old job, I used to handle snakes.
Tutoring experience: Began in spring 2020
Subjects tutored: Biology, chemistry, philosophy, and theology courses
Tutor’s tip: Utilize office hours and build relationships with each professor.

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Anna Miller

Class year: 2024
Fun fact: I’m on the Loyola women’s soccer team.
Tutoring experience: Began in spring 2023
Subjects tutored: Biology and business courses
Tutor’s tip: Don’t be afraid to reach out when you’re struggling. There are tons of resources here, like The Study, that are happy to help you out.

 

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Molly O'Hare

Class year: 2023
Fun fact: I was a competitive figure skater for 10 years.
Tutoring experience: Began in fall 2020
Subjects tutored: Computer science and core courses
Tutor’s tip: Stay on top of assignment due dates and aim to be ahead of schedule!

Daranie Pin
Daranie Pin

Class year: 2023
Fun fact: I own three ferrets named Mochi, Milo, and Mocha!
Tutoring experience: Began in fall 2021
Subjects tutored: Chemistry, physics, marketing, statistics, and Latin courses
Tutor’s tip: Instead of cramming the night before a quiz or exam, go over your notes/practice problems for a few minutes after every class to ensure you understand everything. If you're confused, don't be afraid to ask your professor or tutor for help. This way, you can space things out and minimize your studying for the day before your exam to give yourself time to relax!

Diba Ramezan
Diba Ramezan

Class year: 2025
Fun fact: I am a citizen of three countries, and I play cello!
Tutoring experience: Began in fall 2022
Subjects tutored: Biology, chemistry, statistics, and music courses
Tutor’s tip: Time management is your best friend! Make sure you plan out your studying throughout the week and the semester. Using resources such as The Study, Google Calendar, and other student planners could help you a lot.

Sophie Werner
Sophie Werner

Class year: 2025
Fun fact: I played the piano for over 10 years.
Tutoring experience: Began in fall 2022
Subjects tutored: Biology and chemistry courses
Tutor’s tip: Never be afraid to ask for help! Your peers and professors are here to help you succeed.