Dan Ballenger
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Major: Emergency Management
Tutors in Areas of: College Algebra, Writing, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Basic Accounting
About Dan: “I am studying Emergency Management because after graduating from Grand Canyon, I plan to become a firefighter. Working as a tutor has helped to solidify my decision to become a firefighter because it has shown me how much joy I can receive from helping others.”
Chris Mellon
Hometown: Garden City, Long Island
Major: Pre-Med
Tutors in Areas of: Essay Writing, Statistics, Scientific Writing, Creative Writing, Russian Literature, Communications, Gen. Bio I & II, Gen. Chemistry, Microbiology
About Chris: “I'm a pre-med major and hope to become a trauma surgeon in emergency medicine. After graduation, I hope to either attend medical school or join the Peace Corps.”
Dion Benes
Hometown: Oklahoma
GCU Faculty: KBCOB Business
Tutors in Areas of: Business
About Dion: “Over the past decade or so, my classes evolved to add web-enhancements that allow me to post course documents, assignments, and grades. The relatively recent enhancements to my courses allow me to collaborate with students to help them achieve their academic goals by facilitating online courses.”
Matthew Lamca
Hometown: Trujillo, Peru
Major: Biology with Emphasis on Pre-Med Studies
Tutors in Areas of: Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish
About Matthew: “I tutored math at a Community College for a year and half before I transferred to GCU. I hope to graduate with my bachelors in Biology, and then attend a medical school somewhere in Arizona.”
Lois Siclovan
Hometown: Everett, Washington
Major: Nursing
Tutors in Areas of: College Essay Writing, APA/MLA Formatting
About Lois: “I have always had a passion to assist others! I have previous tutoring experience in math, chemistry, and music theory. Currently, I am pursuing a degree as an oncology nurse or a nurse practitioner .”
Zeke Abel
Hometown: Larimore, North Dakota
Major: Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Math
Tutors in Areas of: College Math, Statistics
About Zeke: “I have been tutoring college math and statistics for the Center for Learning and Advancement since the start of the fall semester. Over the years, I have enjoyed helping my friends and family master math concepts. I hope to find a position teaching math and coaching at the secondary level.”
Nick Rydal Jensen
Hometown: Ikast, Denmark
Major: Business Administration
Tutors in Areas of: Economics, Business Statistics, Writing
About Nick: “After graduating from GCU, I will hopefully get a scholarship at Amsterdam University in Holland in pursuit of a master's degree in business administration or management. My plans are to start my own business or become a CEO of a major corporation sometime in the future.”
Andrew Smith
Hometown: Yuma, Arizona
Major: Matsers in Professional Counseling
Tutors in Areas of: Writing
About Andrew: “Once I complete my degree, I hope to find a job in grief counseling or family mediation. I have worked for about three years as a writing tutor, both at ASU and at Arizona Western College in Yuma. I tutor writing exclusively, but my experience runs the gamut from helping students with short stories and poems to research papers and resumes. Also, I was one of a handful of tutors who pilot tested ASU’s online tutoring program.”
Matthias Karber
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Major: Bachelors in Biology with Emphasis in Pre-Med Studies
Tutors in Areas of: Biology, Chemistry, Bio Stats, English
About Matthias: After graduating from Grand Canyon University, I plan on taking the MCAT and then apply to Medical School, or work toward my PSM. I have enjoyed helping friends and classmates when they experience difficulty understanding material, so I decided to try out tutoring with the CLA. I am looking forward to helping GCU students in any way possible.”
Mike Kenneth
Major: Bachelors of Finance and Economics
Hometown: Chandler, AZ
Tutors in Areas of: Math
About Mike: “Throughout high school, I tutored my friends and peers in various subjects. My favorite classes all had to do with math, which is the basis for the subjects I am tutoring in. After graduating, I plan on looking for a job in the financial market while obtaining my Master's Degree in Finance.”
Cooper Nelson
Hometown: Arkansas City, Kansas
Major: Communications with Emphasis in Public Relations
Tutors in Areas of: English, Grammar
About Cooper: “My expertise areas include word choice, punctuation, sentence structure, paper flow, research, citing and formatting, and grammar. I plan to get a masters degree in either communications or English. After graduation, I want to work for a major PR firm or as part of a PR team for a major corporation. I would also like to have four or five novels written and continue on with that in my spare time.”
Vanessa Woodworth
Hometown: Gilbert, Arizona
Tutors in Areas of: English, Communication
Major: Masters of Counseling with Emphasis on Marriage & Family Therapy
About Vanessa: “I recently moved to the Phoenix area to begin my studies for a BA in Psychology. Lord willing, I will use this degree as a stepping stone toward my pursuit of a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. Needless to say, I really enjoy people and am passionate about helping others. Because of this, my specialties tend to reside in English, particularly communication, both written and verbal.”
Rachael Wheelen
Hometown: DeWitt, Iowa
Major: Bachelors in Accounting
Tutors in Areas of: Accounting, Finance
About Rachael: “I am an accounting and finance tutor but have expertise in many areas related to business I am just beginning my tutoring experience on the college level but am excited to help others find their purpose and reach their potential. After graduation I hope to stay in the Phoenix area and work for one of the big 5 accounting firms.”
Kadria Young
Hometown: Kingman, AZ
Major: Elementary Education with Emphasis in Science and Music
Position at CLA: Front desk
About Kadria: “I work the front desk in the Center for Learning and Advancement. My duties are scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, and anything else that comes up! I am a Resident Assistant in the North Rim Apartments on campus and also a part of New Life Singers. I hope to teach overseas for a few years then settle down in the U.S hopefully in California or the East Coast.”
