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:
Victoria Dorazco
Hello, my name is Victoria. I am a tutor for English 1500. I plan to apply to the
Dental Hygiene program after I graduate. In my spare time, I like to watch Netflix
with my dog Leo.
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!
Josh Esparza
Hello! My name is Josh, and I am a math tutor. I tutor both in the Math Lab and the
MESA center. I tutor Pre-Calc, Calc I, and Calc II. I am always ready and happy to
help with any questions that you may have. Some hobbies that I like to do in my free
time are playing basketball, skate, and play video games!
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 Studio Arts. 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.
Caleb Garven
My name is Caleb I am from Australia. I am on the Taft College baseball team. I am
currently majoring in Law and Public Policy. I will be tutoring PSYCH 2200 and English
1500 this semester. In my spare time I like go to the gym, be with friends and watch
college football.
Adam Johnson
Hello, my name is Adam. I am a student tutor at Taft College. My major is Electrical
Engineering. I tutor Trig, Pre Calc, Calc 1& 2. In my free time I like to watch sports.
Some of my favorite sports to watch are baseball and ice hockey.
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.
Aldair Gonzalez
Hi! My name is Aldair. I am a first time tutor and my majors are Engineering and Mathematics.
I am a tutor for Math 1530 and Math 1540. In my spare time I like to watch soccer
and play video games.
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.
Lauren Faulconer
Hi, my name is Lauren Faulconer, and I am majoring in Allied Health after a long hiatus
from college. I am a tutor for Biology 2258, Chemistry 1510, and English 1500. In
my spare time I like to travel or hang out with my chocolate lab River, who apparently
likes jalapeños despite trying to keep him away from them.