Peer Tutoring Program

Welcome to the Peer Tutoring Program!

The Peer Tutoring Program supports a total of 20 subjects.

As of the spring 2012 semester, we also offer graduate peer tutoring in I/O Psychology, MBA, and Public Health Administration.

All peer tutors are undergraduates specializing in the courses that they support. Undergraduate Peer tutors primarily work with students on 100- and 200-level courses in and related to their major/majors. Peer tutors are a great resource as they have taken the same classes that you are taking, often with the same professor(s). Therefore, they are prepared to give you “the inside scoop” on what you need to do, and how you should do it, to succeed in the course.

Our peer tutors are situated around campus, typically in areas associated with their department. Therefore, you will find the Engineering tutors in the Buckman Hall 1st Floor Study Lounge, the Fire Science tutors in the Fire Science 1st floor lounge of Echlin Hall, and so forth. Students are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with a tutor, but will be seen on a first-come, first-served, walk-in basis.

You can make an appointment by calling reception at 203.932.7215 or by using our online appointment system.

For more information, contact Megan Fimbel, Peer Tutoring Program Coordinator, at 203.479.4856 or Grad-PeerTutoring@NewHaven.edu. You may also contact Debbie Malewicki, Director of the Peer Tutoring Program, at DMalewicki@NewHaven.edu or 203.932.7415, or Jodi Shydlo, Associate Director of the Center for Learning Resources, at JShydlo@NewHaven.edu or 203.932.7213. We look forward to helping you earn great grades this year!

Subjects Offered
Subjects tutored include:
- Accounting
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science (Undergraduate and Graduate-Level)
- Criminal Justice (Undergraduate and Graduate-Level)
- Dental Hygiene
- EAS
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Finance
- Fire Science
- Forensic Science (Undergraduate and Graduate-Level)
- General Business
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Graduate-Level)
- Marine Biology
- MBA (Graduate-Level)
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Physics
- Spanish
- Statistics and Quantitative Analysis
Become a Peer Tutor
Our highly competent graduate and undergraduate student tutors are chosen based on the enthusiastic recommendations of their professors and exceptional grades in the courses they tutor.

Undergraduate Peer Tutors

Undergraduate peer tutors must have earned a 3.4 cumulative GPA and As in the courses they would like to support. Tutor candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, application form, and availability form to the CLR in order to be considered for a position. A letter of recommendation is also required from a faculty member who can attest to the candidate's skills in the area they would like to tutor. Transfer students might also be asked to provide a transcript from their previous institution. Generally, students must be in their sophomore, junior, or senior year to be considered as a tutor candidate and must agree to a minimum of a one-year commitment.

All peer tutors must undergo approximately 11 hours of training prior to the start of the term or during the first few weeks of the term, dependent on his/her hiring date. Training will be paid at the normal hourly rate and will help the tutor to prepare for their work at the CLR by reviewing how to conduct a tutoring session and how to help all the diverse students the CLR serves. The CLR's training curriculum has been approved by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), so all tutors who complete the training and minimum number of contact tutoring hours will be eligible to be certified as a Level 1 Tutor, which is internationally-recognized. Preterm meetings are held at the beginning of each term and are required for employment.

Currently, positions are available for the following subjects:

2 lines for Accounting/Economics/QA: Being able to support any 2 of the 3 subjects is acceptable.

1 line for Biology: NOTE: Being able to simultaneously support Marine Biology would be ideal.

1 line for Chemical Engineering/EAS

2 lines for Chemistry: NOTES: Applicants must have completed Organic Chemistry II by the end of this term and be able to answer sample questions from CH 103 through Organic Chemistry II without the aid of a calculator or notes as part of the interview process.

1 line for Civil Engineering/EAS

1 line for Electrical Engineering/EAS or Computer Science/EAS

1 line for Math AND a secondary subject: NOTES: Applicants must be able to answer sample questions from developmental math through calculus II without the aid of a calculator or notes as part of the interview process. All candidates must be able to tutor a subject other than math as well. Examples include: CJ, chemistry, psychology, physics, etc. . .

1 line for Mechanical Engineering/EAS

1 line for Nutrition and Dietetics: EXCEPTION: You must be a first-semester senior for this line and receive the endorsement of Dr. Georgia Chavent and/or Dr. Rosa Mo.

1 line for Physics: NOTE: Candidates must answer sample questions from PH 100 through 205 without the use of a calculator or notes as part of the interview process.

If you are interested in tutoring in one of these areas, please submit the documentation listed above to Ms. Debbie Malewicki in the CLR. If you have any questioned regarding this position, please feel free to contact the Peer Tutoring Program Coordinator at Grad-PeerTutoring@NewHaven.edu.

Please note that tutors in the Peer Tutoring Program must be nominated by faculty in their department prior to applying. Undergraduate tutors must have completed at least one full year of classes prior to joining our staff.

Graduate Peer Tutors

Graduate peer tutors must have earned a 3.4 cumulative GPA and As in the courses they would like to support. Graduate tutors may also apply to support courses from their undergraduate career. Tutor candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, application form, and availability form to the CLR in order to be considered for a position. A letter of recommendation is also required from a faculty member who can attest to the candidate's skills in the area they would like to tutor. Graduate tutors must also submit a transcript from their undergraduate institution if they wish to support courses taken at another institution. Graduate peer tutors are asked to make a minimum of a two to three trimester commitment. Graduate peer tutors are not hired as teaching assistants, so they do not receive tuition benefits.

All peer tutors must undergo approximately 11 hours of training prior to the start of the term or during the first few weeks of the term, dependent on his/her hiring date. Training will be paid at the normal hourly rate and will help the tutor to prepare for their work at the CLR by reviewing how to conduct a tutoring session and how to help all the diverse students the CLR serves. The CLR's training curriculum has been approved by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), so all tutors who complete the training and minimum number of contact tutoring hours will be eligible to be certified as a Level 1 Tutor, which is internationally-recognized. Preterm meetings are held at the beginning of each term and are required for employment.

Currently, positions are available for the following subjects:

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Computer Science/Electrical Engineering

If you are interested in tutoring in one of these areas, please submit the documentation listed above to Ms. Debbie Malewicki in the CLR. If you have any questioned regarding this position, please feel free to contact the Peer Tutoring Program Coordinator at Grad-PeerTutoring@NewHaven.edu.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships

Graduate teaching assistants (TAs) must have earned a 3.4 cumulative GPA as an undergraduate student. TAs must plan not to graduate before April 2014. TA candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, application form, and availability form to the CLR in order to be considered for a position. A letter of recommendation is also required from a faculty member who can attest to the candidate's skills in the area they would like to tutor. Graduate TAs must also submit a transcript from their undergraduate institution. Please see the job descriptions below for the teaching assistantships available at this time.

All TAs must undergo approximately 11 hours of training prior to the start of the term or during the first few weeks of the term, dependent on his/her hiring date. Training will be paid at the normal hourly rate and will help the tutor to prepare for their work at the CLR by reviewing how to conduct a tutoring session and how to help all the diverse students the CLR serves. The CLR's training curriculum has been approved by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), so all tutors who complete the training and minimum number of contact tutoring hours will be eligible to be certified as a Level 1 Tutor, which is internationally-recognized. Preterm meetings are held at the beginning of each term and are required for employment.

Teaching Assistant for the Math Lab: Open to international or domestic graduate students who can make a minimum commitment of three trimesters, preferably five, staring in spring 2013. The Math, Science, and Business Lab tutor in the Center for Learning Resources (CLR) meets with students on a one-to-one or small-group basis to provide learning assistance in mathematics (fundamentals through calculus II) and possible additional support in one or more of the following subjects: accounting, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, engineering, management, music, psychology, public management, physics, and/or quantitative analysis. Good teaching and communication skills are essential. Other responsibilities include monitoring the Math Lab (Library 113/114) facilities, keeping records of student use, keeping students updated on CLR policies and procedures, reporting any problems to the CLR administration, and additional duties as needed. Tutors must learn and utilize AccuTrac®, an online scheduling and reporting software, in which training is provided. Adherence to a weekly schedule running through the end of undergraduate final exams is essential. Tutors also must be available to work at least one weeknight and one weekend shift or two weeknights until 10 PM each term. Applicants should submit their availability with their application and must include a recommendation from a faculty member in the subject(s) to be tutored. The letter may come from a professor from the applicant’s undergraduate university. Please note that all candidates will be tested on their working knowledge of mathematics, and chemistry and physics if applicable, at the time of the interview. Candidates may not use notes, a textbook, or a calculator to answer the questions. Only applicants who can commit to three or more trimesters will be considered. This position is open to domestic students and international students with a strong proficiency in English.

Teaching Assistant for the Computer Lab: The Computer Lab graduate assistant in the Center for Learning Resources (CLR) primarily monitors the Computer Lab (Library 120). Responsibilities include: answering student questions and instructing students on internet applications and installed software, including, but not limited to, Blackboard, Tegrity, the latest versions of the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel in business applications), and other textbook accompaniments. Knowledge of Adobe software (particularly Photoshop), MyMathLab.com, SPSS, MiniTab, and/or PHStat would be useful. The graduate assistant is also responsible for a substantial amount of data entry, so applicants should be proficient typists in both speed and accuracy. This person trains to become a system administrator in AccuTrac®, an online scheduling and reporting software, and provides individual and group training sessions for CLR staff on an ongoing basis. The assistant provides substantial support for AccuTrac® online scheduling and reporting software, including helping students schedule and modify appointments with tutors. The assistant records and enters data on use of CLR facilities, keeps students updated on CLR policies and procedures, reports any problems to the CLR administration, and engages in other assigned duties as needed. Department run training in this software prior to the person’s start date is required, as is an early arrival for CRLA training to become eligible to earn a tutoring certification. Applicants should exhibit good communication, management, and teaching skills and be a friendly and enthusiastic team player. Adherence to a weekly schedule that runs through the conclusion of undergraduate final exams is essential. The assistant may be asked to update and help maintain the CLR website, tutor in a subject beyond computers, and/or engage in other tasks to support the CLR administrators as time permits.If you are interested in a teaching assistantship, please submit the documentation listed above to Ms. Debbie Malewicki in the CLR. Any questions regarding available teaching assistantships may be sent to Ms. Malewicki at DMalewicki@newhaven.edu.

If you are interested in a teaching assistantship, please submit the documentation listed above to Ms. Debbie Malewicki in the CLR. Any questions regarding available teaching assistantships may be sent to Ms. Malewicki at DMalewicki@newhaven.edu.
We appreciate your interest! Qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Meet the Peer Tutors

Megan Fimbel, Peer Tutoring Program Coordinator
Megan Fimbel is the Peer Tutoring Program Coordinator. Megan is now a graduate student, studying to earn her Master's degree in Forensic Science with a concentration in Criminalistics, after graduating in May 2012 as a double major in Forensic Science and Chemistry. During her undergraduate career, she was involved with the Admissions Team as a student tour guide, the Honors Program, the Forensic Science and Chemistry Club, and the Mock Trial Team. Megan worked as a Senior Resident Assistant for the Forensic Science Living Learning Community, a Laboratory Assistant the Chemistry Department, and a student representative of the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Megan also works for the CLR as a Chemistry and General Biology tutor in the Math, Science, and Business Lab.

Tutors: BI 253, BI 253L, BI 254, BI 254L, CH 103, CH 105, CH 115, CH 116, CH 117, CH 118, CH 201, CH 202, CH 203, CH 204, CH 211, CH 211L, CH 221, CH 221L, CH 341, CH 412, CH 521, EAS 120, and EAS 120L, FOR 215, FOR 216, FOR 303, FOR 404, FOR 415, FOR 416, FOR 616, and FOR/FS/CH 625

Gregory Bode
Greg is an undergraduate who is double-majoring in forensic science and chemistry. He is a peer tutor in physics courses in the Center for Learning Resources (CLR) at UNH. Greg is an honors student and is performing organic chemistry research for his honors thesis. He is friendly and outgoing and willing to assist anyone who needs help in physics. In his spare time, Greg enjoys playing video games, surfing the web, and reading.

Tutors: PH 100, PH 100L, PH 103, PH 103L, PH 104, PH 104L, PH 150, PH 150L, PH 205, PH205L, and ePortfolio

Van Cao
Van is an undergraduate from Vietnam, majoring in Electrical Engineering. Van is doing his internship as an engineering assistant in a local company in addition to his role at UNH as an EAS and Electrical Engineering Peer Tutor. He is very enthusiastic, approachable and friendly. In his free time, Van likes to work out, hang out with friends, and read books. He also tries to accomplish many things at one time and entertain his challenges because he considers himself a true "goal getter."

Tutors: CS 110, EAS 211, EAS 230, EAS 232, EE 247, EE 302, and EE 461

Mary Clark
Mary is a Dental Hygiene major at UNH. She is very friendly, helpful, and outgoing. In her spare time, she enjoys playing sports and reading novels. Mary is a member of the Peer Tutoring Program in the CLR, and she tutors dental hygiene.

Tutors: BI 259, BI 259L, BI 301, BI 301L, DH 105, DH 110, DH 214, DH 215, DH 215L, DH 220, DH 220L, DH 240, DH240L, DH 327, DH 330, DH 330L, DH 342, DH 342L, and ePortfolio

Jonathan Coscarelli
Jonathan Coscarelli an undergraduate peer tutor who is dual majoring in Fire Science with concentrations in Fire Administration and Fire Arson/Investigation. He is also completing a minor in Criminal Justice. He has been a volunteer fire fighter since the age of 16. In his free time, he loves spending time outdoors doing just about anything. He is an active member of the UNH Scuba Club and hopes to one day become a career firefighter and scuba instructor.

Tutors: CJ 100, CJ 201, CJ 217, FS 102, FS 106, FS 201, FS 204, FS 207, FS 301, FS 302, FS 303, FS 313, FS 325, FS 405, and ePortfolio

Rituraj S. Gahlot (a.k.a. Raj)
Rituraj is an undergraduate student at UNH majoring in finance. He has secured NSE Certification in Financial Markets for the modules of Capital and Derivative Market from NSE, India. In his free time, he likes to listen to hip-hop, rap music and he enjoys surfing the internet. Raj is the Business Generalist Peer Tutor.

Tutors: A 101, A 102, A 220, A 221, EC 133, EC 134, EC 200, FI 213, FI 213L, FI 345, FI 429, LA 101, MG 210, QA 118, QA 216, QA 343, QA 380, and SM 230

Noumso Kaba
Noumso is an undergraduate Peer Tutor majoring in Accounting and minoring in Finance. She is a member of the Peer Tutoring Program in the CLR, and she will be tutoring in Accounting and QA. She is the treasurer of the Accounting Society and the treasurer of The Class of 2015 Executive Board. She is also a member of the Alpha Lamda Delta Honor Society. In her free time, she enjoys playing board games, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Tutors: A 101, A 102, QA 118, QA 216, and ePortfolio

Yilin Kang
Yilin Kang is a senior majoring in Marketing. She wants to help people by being a peer tutor, and she also likes to do volunteer services. She is friendly, energetic, and likes making new friends. Her dream is to run her own business company with multicultural styles. She wants to travel around the world in the future. In her free time, she likes working out, hanging out with friends, shopping, and watching American dramas.

Tutors: EC 133, EC 134, MK 200, MK 205, MK 302, MK 317, QA 118, QA 216, QA 343, and QA 380

Liang Li

Liang Li is a graduate student in the Masters of Business Administration program, with a concentration in Finance. He majored in international politics as an undergraduate. Liang is interested in the stock market, data analysis, and corporation finances. In his free time, Liang likes to play various mainstream sports and he enjoys rock music and play guitar.

Tutors: A 621, EC 601, EC 629, FI 601, FI 602, FI 610, MG 637, MK 601, and QA 604

Lanmeng Ma
Lanmeng Ma is now a Ph.D. student in Criminal Justice after having earned her Master's in Criminal Justice at UNH. Originally from Sichuan province, China, Lanmeng lived in Shanghai for many years where she received a BA in Fashion Design at Donghua University. Beyond her specialty in criminal justice, Lanmeng is passionate about the visual arts and has published two books on traditional Chinese paintings. She believes that challenges make life rich, there are smart ways to make life easier, and hard work leads to success.

Tutors: CJ 601, CJ 606, CJ 608, CJ 611, CJ 613, CJ 617, CJ 618, CJ 625, CJ 637, CJ 651, CJ 656, and ePortfolio

Emily McCabe
Emily is a senior majoring in Nutrition and dietetics with an expected graduation date of May 2013. She is an active member of the University of New Haven’s Dietetics Club, acting as the student liaison to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She often can be found laughing, hiking or working in her spare time. Emily will be tutoring multiple required courses for the Nutrition and Dietetics major.

Tutors: DI 175, DI 214, DI 215, DI 216, DI 222, DI 330, DI 335, DI 342, DI 350, DI 405, and ePortfolio

Samantha Ogden

Sam is a sophomore double majoring in Forensic Science and Chemistry. She is a peer tutor in physics and chemistry with the CLR and she is a part of the Honors Program. She is very friendly and outgoing. In her spare time she enjoys playing volleyball and reading.

Tutors: CH 103, CH 105, CH 105L, CH 115, CH 116, CH 117, CH 118, CH 201, CH 203, PH 100, PH 100L, PH 103, PH 103L, PH 104, PH 104L, PH 150, PH 150L, PH 205, and PH 205L

Dariusz Pracon
Dariusz earned his Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology at Naugatuck Valley Community College before transferring to UNH. He is a junior studying for a double major in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering with a minor in Computer Science and Information Technology. In his spare time he likes to watch TV, listen to music, and go hiking. He also enjoys mountain biking and kayaking.

Tutors: CS 110, CS 210, EE 155, EE 256, EE 349, EE 356, and ePortfolio

Charles Rangel
Charles is a sophomore here at UNH, majoring in Accounting. As an accounting major, Charles is pursuing a career goal of becoming a Certified Public Accountant, and his ultimate goal is becoming a Chief Financial Officer of a company. Charles is very friendly and goal oriented which makes him a very motivated individual. He really enjoys subjects that involve mathematics and calculations. In his free time, Charles likes to play and watch hockey, socialize with friends, and research what is going on in domestic and international markets.

Tutors: A 101, A 102, A 220, A 250, EC 133, EC 134, FI 213, FI 213L, MK 200, QA 118, QA 216, and ePortfolio

Michael Smircich
Michael Smircich is a senior Marine Biology major. He has worked in Dr. Roman Zajac's research lab since the fall of 2009. His work includes sorting and identifying benthic samples taken from the New Haven Harbor. He has also partaken in a summer 2011 undergraduate research fellowship in which he conducted research on blue crabs and Asian shore crabs in local waters. He plans to attend graduate school to earn a master’s of science degree in education. Michael has a passion for the ocean and all of its inhabitants. He hopes that his passion and excitement about marine biology can help others feel that same infatuation. In his free time, Michael is an avid fisherman, sports fan, fantasy baseball fanatic, and enjoys working out at the rec center.

Tutors: BI 121, BI 121L, BI 122, BI 122L, BI 250, BI 250L, BI 253, BI 253L, BI 254, BI 254L, BI 301, BI 301L, BI 306, BI 320, BI 320L, MR 101, MR 102, MR 200, MR 200L, MR 260, MR 260L, MR 300, MR 300L, MR 310, MR 310L, MR 320, MR 331, MR 410, and ePortfolio

Jennie Stremlo
Jennie is a student who really loves learning and greatly enjoys sharing that love with others. She is currently working on a BS degree, triple majoring in Forensic Science, Chemistry, and Premedical Biology. She is also a laboratory assistant in the Chemistry Department. She is very passionate about both learning and teaching, and hopes that being a peer tutor will help other students realize the joys of science. In her spare time, Jennie enjoys reading, art, and being outdoors.

Tutors: CH 103, CH 104, CH 105, CH 105L, CH 115, CH 116, CH 117, CH 118, CH 201, CH 202, CH 203, CH 204, CH 211, CH 211L, CH 221, CH 221L, EAS120, EAS 120L, PH 100, PH 100L, PH 103, PH 103L, PH 104, PH 104L, PH 150, PH 150L, PH 205, PH 205L, and ePortfolio

Joelvito Villaluz, Jr.
Joelvito Villaluz, Jr. is a senior Civil Engineering major. He plans on pursuing a master’s degree in Structural Engineering and becoming a licensed professional engineer. He is a member of the ASCE Concrete Canoe team and Alpha Lambda Delta honor society. He also works at Kumon Math and Reading Center helping children with math and reading. Outside of school and work, he enjoys playing video games and tennis.

Tutors: CE 203, CE 206, CE 218, CE 304, CE 306, CE 309, CE 312, CE 323, CE 409, EAS107P, EAS109, EAS112, EAS 120, EAS 120L, EAS211, EAS213, EAS222, EAS224, EAS232, EAS345, PH 100, PH 100L, PH 103, PH 103L, PH 104, PH 104L, PH 150, PH 150L, PH 205, and PH 205L