Taft College Student Tutors
We are ready! Like many students, you might need academic help with your coursework. Don’t hesitate to reach out the very first time you’re unsure of whether you might need help.
We have a great team of Taft College Student Tutors on campus to get you back on track. They are dedicated to assisting students get through difficult material – from understanding “big concepts” to developing the learning strategies needed to help you retain information and solve problems on your own. Keeping up with your coursework is essential to stay engaged.
For more information, or to make your appointment, contact the Learning Center on campus.
Meet Our Tutors
Get to know our student tutors:
Emily LeDuc
Hello, my name is Emily and I'm a double major at Taft College in Biology and Mathematics.
I am a tutor in the Learning Center and at MESA. I am a tutor for English and STEM
courses with subjects that include English 1500, English 1600, Pre-Calc, Calc 1, Calc
2, Calc 3, and Botany. I'm a known bookworm and my favorite genres include science
fiction, thriller, mystery, and non-fiction. I also enjoy playing video games in my
spare time. Some of my favorite titles are the God of War series, Ghost of Tsushima,
and the Horizon Zero Dawn series (if mentioned, I will ramble). Come see me if you
need help!
Giselle Gonzalez
Hello! My name is Giselle! I am a student tutor that works in the Writing Lab. I tutor
English 1500/1600; Spanish 1-3; and Math 1500. I am an English major for transfer
and aim to get into a UC school. In my spare time, I like to play video games (Minecraft),
hang out with friends, and write creatively. I hope to see you soon!
Carter Beilby
My name is Carter Beilby. I’m a Trekkie, a cartoonist, and a TTRPG player. My major
is English. I am a tutor for English 1500, 1501, 1600, Communications (Public Speaking),
and History 2231 (US History to 1877). In my spare time, I like to play video games,
watch old TV shows, and look at cat videos.
Cat Wiyninger
My name is Cat, I’m currently in my second year at Taft College as an Engineering
major. I am a full-time student. I tutor Trig, Pre-Calc, Calc 1, and Calc 2. When
I have free time (almost impossible as a STEM major) I enjoy reading books, playing
video games and spending time with my cat.
Alexis Lujan
Hello, my name is Alexis Lujan. My majors are Psychology and Chemistry. I'm a tutor
for Biology 2201, Chemistry 1510-2211 as well Psychology 2080-2200. I work two jobs.
I am a tutor at Taft College and full-time as an Environmental Biologist. I love to
stay home and relax by watching movies or trying new food spots on the weekends. I
love animals. I work with endangered species every day. I'm hoping to get a Beagle
soon.
Brianna Figures
Hi! My name Brianna and I am a junior at Taft College. My major is Allied Health,
and I hope to soon apply to the Dental Hygiene Program here at Taft. I am a tutor
for Anatomy and Physiology as well as Chemistry. In my free time I enjoy spending
time with my family, making things that I see on Tik Tok, and long distance running.
Valerie Mendez
Hello, my name is Valerie. I am a freshman in college. My major is Biology, and I
am planning to apply to the Dental Hygiene program here at Taft College. I am a tutor
in the Math Lab for Statistics 1510. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family
and friends and watching new shows and movies. My favorite movie is Shark Tales.
Marlo Caples
Hi, my name is Marlo Caples, and I’m a 36-year-old wife and mother of 5 (ages 2, 4,
6, 9, 17). I’m an Allied Health/ Pre-nursing Major. This is hopefully my last semester
at Taft College, as I’m hoping to start a BSN program for the Fall of 2025. I originally
attended in my youth and had a couple of bad semesters. When I returned presently,
I was on Academic probation for a little while, and I had to work very hard. Since
returning to Taft College, I’ve received nothing less than an A in all of my courses,
and now I have the honor of being a peer tutor. I tutor in the subjects of Anatomy,
Physiology, A&P 1, A&P 2, Intro to Chemistry, and Psych Statistics.
Suparvit Wakeling
Hello, my name is Suparvit (soo-par-vit). I am a student tutor here at Taft College.
The subjects that I tutor are English 1500/1501, and English 1600. My major is in
Art, and I am on track to graduate this year. My hobbies are oil painting, creative
writing, and doting over my cat Jiji (yes, he is named after the cat from Hayao Miyazaki’s
Kiki’s Delivery Service). Feel free to say hi if you’re in the Writing Lab. I will
be looking forward to assisting you!
Judith Lopez
Hello! I’m Judith (or Judy) and I’m a Psychology major for transfer. I tutor Ethnic
Studies 1510, English 1500/1501, and English 1600. Fun fact: I have a degree in Fashion
Design, and I play drums, bass, keys, and guitar. I’m also a high school volleyball
coach in the summer/fall season. When I have spare time, I enjoy rewatching my favorite
comfort TV shows: The Nanny, Saved by the Bell, and Merlin.
Nadine Gray
Hi, my name is Nadine and I am majoring in Business Administration directed towards
Accounting. I tutor PSYC 2200 (Behavioral Statistics), HIST 2232 (U.S history after
1877), and ECON 2210 (Macro). In my spare time I like to watch TV, do puzzles (at
least 1,000 pieces), or play video games.
Elizabet Santillian Morales
Hi I’m Liz! Come see me for tutoring, in English or Spanish, on Tuesdays, and Thursday’s
11-6:30 and 4-6:30 on Wednesdays for: Introduction to Business, Macro Economics, and
Political Science. Or come talk with me about crafts, pets, and food recipes. Hope
to talk soon!