The CWL Subject Tutors host at least one drop in hour a week in all supported subjects. Come on in: no appointment or advance notice needed!
Spring 2026
Noah
Hi! My name is Noah, and I am from Poulsbo, Washington. I am a senior double-majoring in Psychology and Business Leadership, and I am also a part of the Coolidge-Otis-Chapman honors program here on campus. I am a member of the men's soccer team, so I understand how hard it can be to balance your time, in addition to the books. In my free time, I love to listen to music (almost anything with good guitar), take pictures, and walk/hike. I look forward to working with you!
RubyHi there! My name is Ruby (she/her), and I’m a senior majoring in Biology and Music from Vancouver, WA. I absolutely love everything related to biology, but the plants we have here in the pacific northwest have my heart! I spend most of my time fiddling in the music building, drinking matcha in Oppenheimer, or running around outside. Please drop by to chat with me about biology classes and concepts–I would love to meet you! Classes: BIOL 111 (Madlung), BIOL 112 (Tullis), BIOL 211 (Michael), BIOL 212 (Johnson), BIOL 213 (Thines), BIOL 381 (Crocker), BIOL 332 (Madlung), BIOL 350 (Martin) |
WinstonHello! My name is Winston (he/him), I’m from San Pablo, California, and I am a junior studying Biochemistry. I am involved in various activities around campus - I’m a Biology Storeroom Assistant, I’m in Pre-Health Club, and I’m the President of our student government. Some things I enjoy are walking around and exploring new areas of Tacoma and Washington, spending time with friends, and thrifting! I absolutely love chatting and getting to know people, so please don’t hesitate to stop by and have a conversation. biochemistry behind that! |
AlexHi! I’m Alex (he/him), a senior majoring in Biochemistry and Mathematics. I’m from Beijing, China, but I love living in Tacoma. I love anything with wheels—especially bikes and cars (but not skateboards, because I fell pretty badly a couple of times!). When I’m not in class or tutoring, you’ll probably find me cooking, biking around, or playing card games and random Switch games with my housemates. There’s so much in the world to discover, and I think a great place to start is with ourselves—by exploring the fascinating biochemistry that keeps us alive and learning every day. |
CalHey there! My name is Cal, and I’m a senior Biochemistry major with a minor in Mathematics from Danville, California. Around campus, you can find me studying with my BFF Lungie, playing hacky sack with the Logger Baseball team at the field, or listening to music performances at Schneebeck and Kilworth. Outside of UPS, I love to fly fish with my Dad, play guitar with friends, and go on day trips to Seattle to find good food. Whenever I’m struggling to understand something in class, I’ve found that getting my thoughts out into words with someone else makes a huge difference, so feel free to stop by and we’ll work through it together! I’ve also got some studying tips that I’ve picked up along the way that I would love to share. Chemistry is hard, but we got this!!! Classes Taken: CHEM 110, 120, 250 (Boisvert), 251 (Boisvert), 231, 356, 460, 461, BIOL 212 (Johnson), BIOL 213 (Thynes) |
DillonHey!! My name is Dillon (they/he) and I’m a senior from Kailua, Hawaii! I’m a double major in Natural Science Chemistry and Neuro-bioethics with minors in Bioethics and STHS. I also work in the chemistry storeroom and do nanoparticle research with Professor Tollefson, so Thompson is basically a second dorm for me. Outside of that, you can find me participating in Curtain Call, doodling, or developing my list of the best restaurants in Tacoma (let’s compare notes!). While I absolutely love chemistry, I’ve had my fair share of issues with it before. So, if you don’t mind wacky analogies and silly drawings, don’t hesitate to drop by with any questions you have or just to chat! You got this! |
Luna WI’m so happy you’re here! My name is Luna (she/her), and I’m from Richmond, California (Bay Area). I’m a Junior majoring in Chemistry (BS) and minoring in Biology and Human Consciousness, Creativity, and Meaning. I’m a player on our ultimate frisbee team, Clearcut, and I love getting outside whenever I’m not in lab. On campus I also work for our campus visit program but you might also have seen me fulfilling some of my RA and general chemistry CA duties. While a lot of my life is chemistry focussed now, I absolutely hated the subject before coming to UPS. With that, please don’t hesitate to stop by and chat about either your love or frustrations with the subject because believe me, I’ve been there. |
MadisonHello! My name is Madison (she/her) and I'm from Durango, Colorado. I am a senior studying Chemistry, Neuro Bioethics, and Music at UPS. I am also an Academic Consultant here at the CWL! I play violin in the Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra and I work in the chemistry storeroom as a lab preparation course assistant. I have done research in Professor Siddharth Ramakrishnan's lab studying the cilia of snail embryos. I absolutely love both science and music!! Outside of academics, I typically spend my time playing music with my friends, volunteering at Tacoma General Hospital, or exploring around Tacoma/Seattle and in the outdoors! I love skiing, mountain biking, and backpacking! And I also love chemistry. Soooo please come and see me for chemistry help! :) Classes Taken: CHEM 110 (Tollefson), CHEM 120 (Hanson), CHEM 231 (Gessel), CHEM 250 (Boisvert), CHEM 251 (Boisvert) and BIOL 111 (Sultemeier), BIOL 213 (Sosa), BIOL 212 (Hannaford) |
Sadie
大家好！My name is Sadie (she/her), I am from Denver, CO but will probably live in the PNW for, like, ever. I am a senior majoring in SOAN and Chinese Language and Culture, with a minor in Asian Studies. I did Pacific Rim study abroad in the spring of 2024, so I'm always excited to talk about anything related! Typically you can find me working at Oppenheimer Cafe or trying to find the sun around campus. Mandarin is like the coolest language to be learning so pleaseeee come in and chat!
Kendall
Hi! I’m Kendall (she/her) and I’m from Livermore, California. I’m a senior majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Math and Spanish. When I don’t have my face in a computer, I manage marketing for Bare Bones, our student run theatre collective, and perform in Ubiquitous They Improv and Curtain Call! I spent Spring 2025 studying Video Game Development in Copenhagen, so I’d love to talk to you about studying abroad as well. Please feel free to come talk with me if you need any help with Computer Science or just want to chat!
Eli
Greetings! My name is Eli, and I am from a small town in the Bay Area, California called Lafayette. I am a senior double majoring in Economics and International Political Economy. I enjoy climbing, hiking, playing music, and I love exploring and meeting new people! I spent my Spring 2025 semester abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland, and walked the Camino de Santiago through France and northern Spain this summer. I am thrilled to be back on campus, working with all of you on economics! Feel free to reach out if you need any help!
Charley
Bonjour! My name is Charley (they/them) and I'm from Redwood City, California. I'm a junior here at UPS, majoring in English and Communications, with a double minor in French and Spanish! I’m also a Co-Reader here at the CWL! I've been speaking French since I was five years old, and I'm excited to study the language further with you! Outside of class, you can find me at Divs, rollerblading on the Slab, or dancing with RDG! I'm here for any French related questions you may have, whether they be about spelling, grammar, pronunciation, or why it's such a beautiful language. If it's French, I got you!
Amalia
Hallo! My name is Amalia (she/her) and I have lived both in California and Germany. I’m a freshman here at UPS, majoring in German & Eastern European Culture and History. I’ve been speaking German my whole life and I cannot wait to share my knowledge with you and learn together!
Some things I enjoy doing on campus are looking for Blue, singing with Puget Sound Singers, or spending time with my friends. Outside of class you can often find me strolling around Divs, the math lounge or baking delicious goodies! Please do not hesitate to join and chat with me at the CWL, I am always excited to make new connections and help with any German-related questions you might have.
Olivia
こんにちは! I’m Olivia, a senior from Boulder, Colorado majoring in Japanese and minoring in Biology! I studied abroad in Japan in the fall of my Junior year (2024) at Kanda University through the Tokyo IES program, and also in Summer 2024 with the UPS Kyoto program, and would love to answer any questions you have. I regularly speak with my Japanese friends, host parents, and family, so I’d be happy to help you with intonation and speaking more comfortably! In my free time, I like to hike, read, crochet and dance. I’m also super into nature, especially marine life (yay Bio minor)! I’m currently in many clubs, including COMBS, ASC, Taiko, and I’m working on creating a Japanese-American club here at UPS. Japanese is a really hard language to learn, so whether it's kanji, studying tips, cultural nuances, speaking or grammar, I’ve got your back. I can’t wait to meet you! よろしくね!
ShannonHey! I’m Shannon Delahunty, a junior from Boulder, Colorado, majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Math. I’m a big fan of all things science, but outside the classroom, you’ll usually find me drawing, crocheting, hiking, or hanging out at one of the campus cafés. I’m always up for a good conversation, study session, or just taking a break and chatting about life. Excited to connect and learn alongside you this year! |
KaiHi, my name is Kai (he/him) and I’m a sophomore majoring in Physics and STHS with minors in Math and Biophysics. I’m originally from Saint Paul, Minnesota, but I’m loving the PNW now! Outside of class, you will find me at swim practice, playing games of all kinds, cooking and eating food, or doing anything outdoors. I love solving problems, and math and physics are full of them, so I’m here to help! |
Maddison
Hi there! My name is Maddie (she/her) and I’m from Sun Valley, Idaho! I’m a junior double majoring in Psychology and Neuro-spirituality. On Campus, I’m a SUPS coordinator, a member of Pi Phi and a yoga instructor who frequently hosts classes on campus! I love exploring the world and studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark last semester. I’d love to answer any and all questions about study abroad or other travel questions that you may have, so feel free to reach out! In my free time, I love to try new coffee places and go to vintage shops, and you can frequently catch me going on walks down by the sound! I am so excited to meet you and work with you on psychology stats!
AnyaHi! I’m Anya (she/her), and I’m a senior from Portland, Oregon! I’m majoring in Spanish Language, Culture, and Literature and minoring in Education and SoAn. In my free time, I enjoy doing art (especially ceramics and sewing!), going on hikes, and plunging in the Sound. Feel free to stop by for anything Spanish-related – I’m looking forward to meeting and working with you! |
MarisaHello! My name is Marisa (she/her). I am a senior majoring in Sociology and Anthropology, minoring in Biology, Spanish, and Global Development Studies. I’m also an Academic Consultant here at the CWL! I’m involved in Sin Fronteras (the Latinx identity group), and the Pre-Health Club. I’ve worked as an RA and as an instructor’s assistant for BIOL 111 labs here at Puget Sound. I have lived in Tacoma my whole life! I love the PNW and getting to explore it with my friends. I also love to read, watch movies, travel, paddleboard, go on long walks with my dog, and play pickleball. I’m excited to meet and work with other Puget Sound students at the CWL! |
MercerHey! My name is Mercer (he/him). I’m a senior IPE & Economics double major and Spanish & Mathematics double minor from Niwot, Colorado. I keep pretty busy with Track & Field, The Trail, and, of course, tutoring in the CWL. I’m also a casual lover of musical theater, Magic the Gathering, and climate advocacy. I look forward to meeting you and chatting about your writing and speaking! Stop by the center anytime. |
LunaHi, I'm Luna (they/he)! I am a junior from El Cerrito, California and I'm studying Molecular and Cellular Biology. When I'm not in class I'm usually dancing in RDG, beading, crocheting, or listening to fantasy audiobooks. I love statistics and RStudio is my bestie, so I’ll be happy to help you out with any questions you have! |