Meet our Subject Tutors

Accounting & Finance

Paige Gerhart

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Hi! My name is Paige and I’m from Danville, California. I’m a junior here at UPS majoring in business with a minor in economics and a concentration in finance. I am also a member of the women’s basketball team on campus. Outside of school, you can catch me playing spikeball on Todd field or enjoying a coffee in Divs. I also enjoy traveling, surfing, camping, and hanging with friends. I can’t wait to work with you!

Hours: Tuesday 10am-12pm, Wednesday 1-3pm, Thursday 10-11am, and 11am-12pm (drop-in)

Classes Taken: BUS 205, 315, 363, 339, 431, CONN 308

Biology

Claudia Luthy

Pronouns: she / her / hers

Hello, my name is Claudia! I am a senior studying molecular and cellular biology, and I am from Durango, Colorado. I am captain of the women’s crew team and do research in Dr. Sosa’s lab (so please ask me about phytoplankton or methane). Ideally, when I am not working on school-related things, I will be frolicking somewhere outside….. and I am really stoked to be working with you this semester on anything and everything relating to biology or chemistry! Please reach out with any questions or concerns!

Hours: Sunday 6-8pm, Tuesday 10-11am, Thursday 3-4pm and 4-5pm (drop-in) and 5-6pm

Classes Taken:  BIOL 111 (Taylor-Teeples), BIOL 212 (Johnson), BIOL 213 (Sultemeier), BIOL 231 (Madlung), BIOL 404 (Saucedo), BIOL 290 (Sosa), BIOL 390 (Sosa), BIOL 490 (Sosa), BIOL 477 currently (Elliot)

Evelyn Standaert

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Hello! My name is Evelyn Standaert, but I mainly just go by Evie. I'm from Olympia, WA and am a junior here at UPS, majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a minor in Politics and Government and an emphasis in Bioethics. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, hiking, and hanging out with my dog. I'm also on the pre-health track so feel free to reach out to me with any questions about that as well. I look forward to meeting you!

Hours: Monday 12-2pm and 4-5pm (drop-in) and 5-6pm, Tuesday 9-10am, Thursday 9-10am, Friday 12-2pm 

Classes Taken: BIO 111, 112, 211, 212, 213

Viola Drazga

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Hey! I'm Viola and I'm a Biology and Statistics tutor here at the CWL. I'm a junior from Tacoma studying Molecular and Cell Biology, French, SOAN and Bioethics. Stats is a common course for so many different majors, so I would love to hear all about what you're studying when you stop by! As someone who used the CWL extensively for all of the math classes I've ever taken here at UPS, I understand that it can be super overwhelming to internalize a lot of these concepts, so I am here to help. When I'm not in class, you can find me working as an RA here on campus, trying out new baking projects, playing cello, or hanging out with my cat, Darcy. I hope to see you soon!

Hours: Sunday 5-8pm, Monday 5-6pm and 6-7pm (drop-in) and 7-8pm, Tuesday 10-11am, Thursday 10-11am

Classes Taken: BIOL 111 (DeMarais), BIOL 112 (Tullis), BIOL 212 (Hannaford), BIOL 213 (Sosa), and currently taking BIOL 404 (Saucedo).

Chemistry

Josh Cunningham

Pronouns: he/ him / his

Howdy! My name’s Josh, I’m a junior majoring in Biochemistry and Studio Art. I’m from Meridian, Idaho, where the sun shines and the weather is even more unpredictable than Tacoma. When I’m not in the mood to be academic, I love to take some time to play spikeball, watch anime, and absolutely obliterate my housemates in super smash bros. There are so many cool things in Chemistry and Biology, and there’s so much to learn, so let’s have a good year, okay?

Hours: Monday 7-9pm, Wednesday 9-10am, Thursday 7-8pm (drop-in) and 8-9pm, and Friday 9-10am

Classes Taken: CHEM 231, 250, 251, 340, 363, and 420, BIOL 212 and 213

Kate Jernigan

Pronouns: she/they

Hi there! My name is Kate and I’m from Austin, Texas. I am a junior majoring in Biochemistry. When I’m not in Thompson, I enjoy making Spotify playlists, crocheting, and eating SUB banana bread! I was a general chemistry CA last year, so let me know if you need any tips on how to prepare for lab or write a report. As challenging as chemistry is, I think it's also really interesting! Feel free to stop by whenever you need some clarity, or maybe you just need help on a worksheet - I'm excited to work with you :)

Hours: Sunday 5-6pm (drop-in) and 6-7pm, Tuesday 5-7pm, Thursday 9-11am

Classes Taken: CHEM 115 (Neshyba), 230 (Burgard), 250 (Boisvert), 251 (Boisvert), was previously course-assistant for CHEM 110 (Tollefson) and 120 (Hanson). 

Sarah Weiss 

Pronouns: she / her / hers

Hi! My name is Sarah, and I’m from San Diego, CA. I’m a senior majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Math. When I’m not in Harned, I like to spend my time watching movies, crocheting, or reading a good book out on Todd Field (I’m always looking for more book recs, so let me know if you’ve got any!). Feel free to stop by with any Chemistry related questions; I’m looking forward to working with you!

Hours: Monday 10am-12pm, Tuesday 2-4pm, Wednesday 6-7pm and 7-8pm (drop-in)

Classes Taken:  CHEM 115 (Neshyba), CHEM 230 (Burgard), CHEM 250 (Boisvert), CHEM 251 (Boisvert), CHEM 330 (Burgard), CHEM 340 (Neshyba), CHEM 341 (Neshyba), CHEM 333 (Burgard)

Chinese

Allie Chapman

Pronouns:  she / her / hers

Hey, I'm Allie! I am super excited to be the Chinese tutor this school year and look forward to working with y'all in the CWL! Through my academic pursuits at Puget Sound I have been able to find so many fascinating connections between my two majors, Chinese & IPE. Whether you're looking for language help or just want to delve deeper into related issues, please come and chat!

Hours: Monday 12-2pm, Wednesday 6-8pm, Thursday 11am-12pm and 12-1pm (drop-in)

Classes Taken: Coming soon!

Computer Science

Charlie Dahle

Pronouns: he/they

Hello! My name is Charlie and I’m a senior majoring in Computer Science and French from Indianapolis, Indiana. Outside of the classroom you can catch me playing tunes in the KUPS booth, scoring goals like Mbappé at Club Soccer, or exploring Tacoma in search of a delicious sandwich. Come visit me for help with computer science, or just for a chat!

Hours: Monday 3-5pm, Tuesday 2-3pm (drop-in), Thursday 7-9pm, Friday 9-10am

Classes Taken: Coming soon!

Exercise Science

Elinor Glass

Pronouns:  she / her / hers

Hi, guys! My name is Elinor and I am a senior from Minneapolis, MN. I'm majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in Neuroscience and plan to attend OT school after graduation. I am also a captain for the women's swim team and spend lots of my time in the pool! Outside of school and practice, I love to spend time with my friends, go on walks, take pictures on my film camera, and try new restaurants around Tacoma. I'm excited to get to know you and help you with any questions you might have!

Hours: Monday 9-10am and 10-11am (drop-in), Wednesday 2-4pm, Thursday 12-2pm

Classes Taken: EXSC 200, 221, 222, 301, 328, 329, and 336

French

Charlie Dahle

Pronouns: he/they

Bonjour all! My name is Charlie and I’m a senior majoring in Computer Science and French from Indianapolis, Indiana. Studying French has brought me so much joy, and I hope I can help others learn to love the language too! Outside of the classroom you can catch me playing tunes in the KUPS booth, scoring goals like Mbappé at Club Soccer, or exploring Tacoma in search of a delicious sandwich. Come visit me for help with French, or just for a chat!

Hours: Monday 3-5pm, Tuesday 2-3pm (drop-in), Thursday 7-9pm, Friday 9-10am

Classes Taken: Coming soon!

German

Khysa Gustafson

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Servus! My name is Khysa and I’m from San Diego, California. I’m a Senior majoring in German Studies and International Political Economy with a minor in Econ. I spent my Junior year studying abroad in Munich, so I’d love to chat about weird German music or cool slang words. Swing by if you’re looking for some German conversation practice, help on an assignment, or even just someone to commiserate with over the joys of German grammar.

Hours: Sunday 3-5pm, Tuesday 7-8pm (drop-in) and 8-9pm, Friday 12-2pm

Classes Taken: Coming soon!

Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies

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Zeke Pratt

Classics/Latin/Greek 

Pronouns: he/him/his

Hello, I am Zeke Pratt, the Greek and Latin tutor here at the CWL. I am a senior and GLAM major. Outside of classes, I also enjoy playing the guitar.

Hours: Monday 6-8pm, Tuesday 12-1pm, Thursday 1-3pm and 6-7pm (drop-in)

Classes Taken: Coming soon!

Japanese

Caitlyn Kadooka

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Hi! My name is Caitlyn, but my Japanese name that I use in class is Aiko! I'm from Honolulu, Hawai'i, and I'm double majoring in Japanese and Molecular and Cellular Biology. I just came back from Ludden Sensei's research trip in Japan, and I also participated in a study abroad program this past fall in Tokyo! Outside of class, I am also involved in Wind Ensemble, Taiko Club, and intramural volleyball! I'm extremely grateful for the help that I've received from teachers and peers, and I hope to be able to provide that assistance to anyone learning Japanese. Please don't hesitate to ask me questions, stop by for conversation practice, or anything else! よろしくお願いします！

Hours: Sunday 1-3pm, Tuesday 7-8pm (drop-in) and 8-9pm, Friday 11am-1pm

Classes Taken: JAPN 301, JAPN 311, JAPN 315

Mathematics

Ella Slattery

Pronouns: she / they / he

Hi, I’m Ella! I use any pronouns, and I am from California. I’m a junior majoring in physics, minoring in mathematics, and pursuing dual degree engineering. I am tutoring both math and physics this year! I love these subjects, and I am excited to help you as much as I am able. No question is insignificant, and I know just how hard it can be to figure out the right question to ask. Beyond classes, I enjoy relaxing with a puzzle, watching movies, and playing music. I am also a member of the Physics Club on campus. Feel free to stop by with any question, test prep, or idea you want to explore. I look forward to working through some math and physics with you!

Hours: Sunday 2-4pm, Tuesday 4-5pm and 5-6pm (drop-in), Wednesday 9-10am, Thursday 9-10am

Classes Taken: PHYS 121 equivalent, 122 equivalent, 221 (Worland), 222 (Latimer), 305 (Latimer), 310 (Elliot)

Tia Bӧttger

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Hi I’m Tia! I’m a senior double majoring in physics and EPDM with a math minor. I’ll be tutoring physics and math! When I reach the point of staring at a problem for too long, I enjoy escaping campus on a hike (I’m in love with Washington forests) or a walk around the neighborhood looking for pretty plants. I know how easy it is to let despair sink in when you’re not understanding physics and math right away, and I’m here to help break things down so they aren’t as overwhelming to tackle. Come by to get frustrations out, work through homework, review for a test, nerd out, or just chat– whatever floats your boat!

Hours: Sunday 11am-1pm, Tuesday 5-6pm and 6-7pm (drop-in), Friday 9-11am

Classes Taken: MATH 180 (Thatcher), 181 (Paradise), 280 (Thatcher), 290 (Gibson)

Physics

Ella Slattery

Pronouns: she / they / he

Hi, I’m Ella! I use any pronouns, and I am from California. I’m a junior majoring in physics, minoring in mathematics, and pursuing dual degree engineering. I am tutoring both math and physics this year! I love these subjects, and I am excited to help you as much as I am able. No question is insignificant, and I know just how hard it can be to figure out the right question to ask. Beyond classes, I enjoy relaxing with a puzzle, watching movies, and playing music. I am also a member of the Physics Club on campus. Feel free to stop by with any question, test prep, or idea you want to explore. I look forward to working through some math and physics with you!

Hours: Sunday 2-4pm, Tuesday 4-5pm and 5-6pm (drop-in), Wednesday 9-10am, Thursday 9-10am

Classes Taken: PHYS 121 equivalent, 122 equivalent, 221 (Worland), 222 (Latimer), 305 (Latimer), 310 (Elliot)

Tia Bӧttger

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Hi I’m Tia! I’m a senior double majoring in physics and EPDM with a math minor. I’ll be tutoring physics and math! When I reach the point of staring at a problem for too long, I enjoy escaping campus on a hike (I’m in love with Washington forests) or a walk around the neighborhood looking for pretty plants. I know how easy it is to let despair sink in when you’re not understanding physics and math right away, and I’m here to help break things down so they aren’t as overwhelming to tackle. Come by to get frustrations out, work through homework, review for a test, nerd out, or just chat– whatever floats your boat!

Hours: Sunday 11am-1pm, Tuesday 5-6pm and 6-7pm (drop-in), Friday 9-11am

Classes Taken: PHYS 121 (Worland), 122 (Spivey), 221 (Worland), 222 (Latimer), 305 (Latimer), 351/352 (Spivey)

Psychology Statistics

Sarah McCarrick

Pronouns: she / her / hers

Howdy! My name is Sarah (she/her), and I’m originally from the Bay Area. I’m a psychology major, SOAN minor, and bioethics emphasis. I also did a study abroad program specializing in global health. Outside of class, you can find me reviewing submissions for Crosscurrents magazine (or writing my own), dancing with RDG, or just chilling with friends. On sunny days I love to be outside, but I’ll stay in and read or watch movies when I can, too. Whether you want to talk psych, stats, or the meaning of life and nature of consciousness, feel free to stop by! 

Hours: Sunday 10am-12pm, Tuesday 4-5pm (drop-in), Wednesday 8-9am, Thursday 3-5pm

Classes Taken: MATH 160; PSYC 101, 201, 260, 301, 313

Spanish

Hailey Matas

Pronouns: she / her / hers

Hi! My name is Hailey and I'm from Manitou Springs, CO. I'm a junior majoring in Spanish Language, Culture, & Literature and minoring in Education Studies. Along with being a subject tutor here at the CWL, I work as an RA and am involved in the music department here on campus! I also enjoy hiking, listening to music, and reading. I'm looking forward to working with you!

Hours: Sunday 12-2pm and 2-3pm (drop-in), Monday 7-9pm, Tuesday 2-3pm

Classes Taken: SPAN 102, 201, SPAN 204

Zoe Maysmith

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Hi! My name is Zoe, and I am a sophomore from Denver, CO. I am double majoring in gender & queer studies and Spanish and hope to study abroad next year in a Spanish speaking country. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy climbing, going on long walks in the rain, and taking pictures of the sky. I’m also an avid reader so if you have any recommendations let me know! I can’t wait to get to know you guys and help you with your studies :)

Hours: Sunday 3-5pm, Thursday 4-5pm and 5-6pm (drop-in), Friday 10am-12pm

Classes Taken: SPAN 205, 211

Statistics

Aaron Smith

Pronouns: he/him

Hi! My name is Aaron Smith and I am a Statistics tutor here at UPS. I’m a senior from Federal Way, WA, majoring in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations and minoring in Mathematics. I’ve come to love the real-world applicability of stats, and find that I can apply it in several parts of my life both in and outside of school! In my free time, I enjoy watching and playing most types of sports, going on hikes and exploring, and playing chess. Other than statistics, I have also taken several politics-based courses, so I’d love to discuss anything you might be curious about in that regard as well. Don’t hesitate to drop in whenever!

Hours: Monday 2-3pm, Tuesday 11am-12pm (drop-in), Wednesday 11am-12pm and 7-9pm, Thursday 12-1pm

Classes Taken: MATH 160 (Pickard), MATH 260 (Price), MATH 360 (Price), PG 200 (Jacobson)

Viola Drazga

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Hey! I'm Viola and I'm a Stats and Biology tutor here at the CWL. I'm a junior from Tacoma studying Molecular and Cell Biology, French, SOAN and Bioethics. Stats is a common course for so many different majors, so I would love to hear all about what you're studying when you stop by! As someone who used the CWL extensively for all of the math classes I've ever taken here at UPS, I understand that it can be super overwhelming to internalize a lot of these concepts, so I am here to help. When I'm not in class, you can find me working as an RA here on campus, trying out new baking projects, playing cello, or hanging out with my cat, Darcy. I hope to see you soon!

Hours: Sunday 5-8pm, Monday 5-6pm and 6-7pm (drop-in) and 7-8pm, Tuesday 10-11am, Thursday 10-11am

Classes Taken: MATH 160 (Price), 260 (Bernhard)