Meet the Tutors!
Subjects
Biology
Colyn A.
Major: Nursing
Fun fact: I have four cats
Favorite thing about GVSU: how walkable it is. I love wandering and looking at all the scenery.
Delaney S.
Major: Biochemistry
Fun Fact: I am obsessed with corn tortillas
Favorite thing about GVSU: How beautiful the campus is during the fall when the leaves start to change because it looks like a college campus you would see in the movies!
Esther L.
Gabby P.
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Fun fact: I did not learn how to tie my shoes until I was in 5th grade.
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love that we have Subway and Panda Express in the same building.
Garrett B.
Major: Biology
Fun fact: I am a crazy plant parent with over 40 plants in my apartment.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The trails surrounding our campus.
Lily S.
Major: Biochemistry.
Fun fact: I was a figure skater for 12 years.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The amazing professors!
Madysen G.
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Fun Fact: I have a crested gecko named Yoshi
Favorite thing about GVSU: Our beautiful library
Maisha M.
Major: Nursing
Fun fact: I make jewelry.
Favorite thing about GVSU: There’s always someone willing to help you if you ask/ look.
Molly D.
Major: Wildlife Biology
Fun Fact: I hope to visit every national park and I've been to 9 so far!
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love the campus and all the trails through the ravines.
Nick M.
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Fun fact: I used to race jet skis.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The variety of experiences to be had on campus.
R.J. Villegas
Major: Biochemistry
Fun Fact: I am half Mexican, a quarter Chinese, and a quarter Cambodian!
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love how common undergraduate research is at GV. I look forward to it in my college future!
Sarah W.
Major: Biology
Fun fact: I was born with only one kidney! (normally, you would have 2).
Favorite thing about GVSU: The amount of amazing, free resources that we have access to as students- from the rec center to the climbing gym, and so much more.
Sawyer B.
Major: Biology (B.A., B.S.)
Fun Fact: I love science jokes and puns way too much.
Favorite Thing about GVSU: I think my favorite thing about GV is hiking in the ravines with my friends!
Biomedical Sciences
Alina B.
Major: Biomedical Sciences (B.S.)
Fun fact: I went skydiving the day before I left for college before my freshman year.
Favorite thing about GVSU: Walking around campus in the fall and spring.
Brooke H.
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Fun Fact: One of my favorite things to do is go hiking and spending time outside.
Favorite thing about GVSU: How kind everyone is and the size of the campus.
Claudia T.
Major: Applied Food and Nutrition
Fun Fact: I have been skydiving! :-)
Favorite thing about GVSU: The campus is always so beautiful no matter the season!
Delaney S.
Major: Biochemistry
Fun Fact: I am obsessed with corn tortillas
Favorite thing about GVSU: How beautiful the campus is during the fall when the leaves start to change because it looks like a college campus you would see in the movies!
Faith S.
Major: Clinical Exercise Science with an emphasis on Pre-Physical Therapy
Fun Fact: I am on the club softball team here at GV.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The campus and how beautiful it is, especially in the fall.
Joelle S.
Major: Biomedical Sciences and Allied Health Sciences
Fun Fact: I have an emotional support cat named Macaroni!
Favorite thing about GVSU: My favorite things about GV are the library and Starbucks.
Leah C.
Major: Exercise Science
Fun Fact: My fun fact is that I am a twin!
Favorite thing about GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU is the fourth floor of the library!
Leah L.
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychology
Fun Fact: I love working out
Favorite thing about GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU is our pet raccoons
Madison E.
Major: Clinical Exercise Science
Fun Fact: I did my clinical work in Florida this summer.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The connections you are able to make with the people at GVSU.
Maddie T.
Major: Clinical Exercise Science/ Pre-PT
Fun Fact: My dream is to live in Colorado one day!
Favorite thing about GVSU: How beautiful the campus is, especially in the fall with all the beautiful fall colors!
Rachel H.
Major: Exercise Science (B.S.)
Fun Fact: I like to collect houseplants!
Favorite thing about GVSU: The wide variety of extracurricular activities. There's always something to be a part of!
Ryan H.
Major: Cell & Molecular Biology
Fun Fact: I was born in Florida.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The opportunities
Savannah D.
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Fun Fact: I am obsessed with plants and everything green
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love how personal the classes can be and that I can make connections with not only students but the faculty.
Business
Dylan J.
Major: Accounting
Fun fact: I played in the 2018 Junior League World Series
Favorite thing about GVSU: The campus and all of the friends I've made!
Grant M.
Major: Finance
Fun fact: I can solve a Rubik's Cube
Favorite thing about GVSU: Having Seidman downtown Grand Rapids is great.
Jacob G.
Major: Accounting, Finance
Fun fact: I am Native American
Favorite thing about GVSU: The downtown campus
Kyleigh V.
Major: Accounting
Fun Fact: I'm in the process of crocheting a giant flower afghan.
Favorite Thing About GVSU: The personal connections with professors and administrators.
Liz B.
Major: Accounting
Fun Fact: I have a fraternal twin sister, but some people, primarily those who cannot tell the difference, have said we look identical.
Favorite thing about GVSU: How welcoming everyone is at GVSU to make everyone feel connected and supported even though there is so much to do!
Max M.
Major: Accounting
Fun Fact: I’m on the school ultimate frisbee team.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The culture
Naomi A.
Major: Accounting
Fun Fact: I like to draw and paint as a hobby.
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love how there are so many nature trails on campus.
Sydney L.
Major: Marketing and Business Economics
Fun Fact: I've visited over 10 countries!
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love all the events hosted by CAB!
Taylor M.
Major: Accounting
Fun fact: I have been taking Spanish classes for over 6 years.
Favorite thing about GVSU: How beautiful the campus is.
Victoria M.
Major: Business
Tutoring Location: Seidman (Pew Campus)
Fun fact: I am a member of the GVSU Irish dance club.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The location--it’s in the perfect place for both city fun and outdoor fun with out having to travel too far.
Vivian T.
Major: Psychology
Fun fact: I love rock-climbing and once free-climbed a cliff.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The library's rooftop study location.
Chemistry
Angela T.
Major: Biochemistry
Fun Fact: I can speak 2 languages: English and Vietnamese!
Favorite Thing about GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU is its focus on community!
Alina B.
Major: Biomedical Sciences (B.S.)
Fun fact: I went skydiving the day before I left for college before my freshman year.
Favorite thing about GVSU: Walking around campus in the fall and spring.
Angelina A.
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Fun Fact: I speak four languages
Favorite thing about GVSU: Campus in spring
Claudia T.
Major: Applied Food and Nutrition
Fun Fact: I went skydiving on my half-birthday last year :)
Favorite thing about GVSU: The campus is always so beautiful no matter the season!
Daniela V.
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Fun Fact: Portuguese is my native language
Favorite thing about GVSU: The support that professors give!
Colton D.
Major: Biomedical Sciences (B.S.)
Fun Fact: I am a beekeeper!
Favorite thing about GVSU: The ravines during fall.
Delaney S.
Major: Biochemistry
Fun Fact: I am obsessed with corn tortillas
Favorite thing about GVSU: How beautiful the campus is during the fall when the leaves start to change because it looks like a college campus you would see in the movies!
Dominic G.
Major: Biochemistry
Fun fact: I am Filipino.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The large quantity of clubs and activities people can join.
Gabby P.
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Fun fact: I did not learn how to tie my shoes until I was in 5th grade.
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love that we have Subway and Panda Express in the same building.
Katie C.
Major: Biomedical Science with a minor in Chemistry
A fun fact about me is I love road trips and have been to almost all 50 US states!
My favorite thing about GVSU is the campus, especially during the fall semester.
Lily W.
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience with a Premed emphasis.
Fun Fact: I have dual citizenship in the US and Germany.
Favorite thing about GVSU: It has the feel of a smaller university with the opportunities of a larger institution. There are resources for students to succeed with their education and get involved in different ways around campus.
Joelle S.
Major: Biomedical Sciences and Allied Health Sciences
Fun Fact: I have an emotional support cat named Macaroni!
Favorite thing about GVSU: My favorite things about GV are the library and Starbucks.
Jonathan M.
Major: Biomedical Sciences (B.S.)
Fun Fact: I’m an Irish citizen!
Favorite thing about GVSU: I think GVSU provides lots of opportunity for its students.
Jordyn H.
Major: Clinical Exercise Science
Fun Fact: I run track and cross country for GVSU!
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love the community, and all the friends I've made around campus.
Savannah D.
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Fun Fact: I am obsessed with plants and everything green
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love how personal the classes can be and that I can make connections with not only students but the faculty.
Siddhartha P.
Communication & Speech Disorders
Megan S.
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience and Communication Sciences and Disorders
Fun Fact: I love to travel -- I have been to 47 US states and 13 countries.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The people I have met here.
Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Olivia F.
Major: Computer Science
Fun fact: I love folk music
Favorite thing about GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU is the small class sizes.
Languages
Aron S.
Major: Spanish, Music
Language: Spanish
Fun Fact: I can sing Kevin G's Mathletes Rap.
Favorite thing about GVSU: An uninterrupted view from the Little Mackinac Bridge.
Brooklyn B.
Major: Integrative Studies
Language tutored: Japanese
Fun fact: I love finding music from different countries.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The warm and welcoming environment.
Daniel F.
Major: Psychology
Language: French
Fun fact: I grew up in Cameroon
Favorite thing about GVSU: The soccer fields!
Hannah F.
Major: Classics Teaching
Language: Latin
Fun fact: I enjoy painting, particularly painting with water color or acrylics.
Favorite thing about GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU is how helpful and engaging the professors are.
Hunter B.
Major: Spanish Education
Language: Spanish
Fun fact: I play disc golf tournaments.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The study abroad programs.
Make an appointment with Hunter in Navigate!
Natalie V.
Major: German, English
Language: German
Fun fact: I've been to 29/50 states in the U.S.
Favorite thing about GVSU: I'm fascinated by the blue sculpture adjacent to the atrium and the superstitions associated with the structure.
Orion D.
Major: Spanish, Anthropology
Language: Spanish
Fun Fact: I have a tattoo of a two-headed gecko.
Favorite thing about GVSU: All of the trails/nature on campus (when the weather is nice enough to enjoy them).
Sarah B.
Major: History Teaching
Language: Italian
Fun Fact: I collect old stamps and post cards!
Favorite thing about GVSU: The tree park and hiking trails on campus.
Taylor M.
Major: Accounting
Fun fact: I have been taking Spanish classes for over 6 years.
Favorite thing about GVSU: How beautiful the campus is.
Math
Abby S.
Major: Mathematics
Fun fact: I love to play the piano.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The intramural sports.
Asa R.
Major: Computer Science
Fun fact: I love to fly fish!
Favorite thing about GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU are the small class sizes as it makes me feel that I have a closer connection to my peers and professors.
Ellie Z.
Major: Exercise Science
Fun fact: I have ran a marathon and a half marathon so far!
Favorite thing about GVSU: All of the connections and opportunities that the university offers- whether that be with your specific major or just clubs.
Hunter B.
Major: Spanish Education
Language: Spanish
Fun fact: I play disc golf tournaments.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The study abroad programs.
Make an appointment with Hunter in Navigate!
Lauren B.
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Fun fact: I love to swim!
Favorite thing about GVSU: The nature around it.
Lexi S.
Major: Occupational Safety and Health
Fun fact: I am originally from Wisconsin.
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love how inviting everyone on campus is.
Luis O.
Major: Interdisciplinary Engineering
Fun fact: I am from a small archipelago called the Canary Islands.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The amount of cultural diversity on campus.
Marissa C.
Major: Education
Fun fact: I love crafts and can pick up arts very quickly.
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love the atmosphere and being able to meet many new people.
Max M.
Major: Accounting
Fun Fact: I’m on the school ultimate frisbee team.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The culture
McKenzie J.
Major: Chemistry
Fun fact: I am on the varsity volleyball team at GVSU.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The family and close-knit atmosphere.
Olivia F.
Major: Computer Science
Fun fact: I love folk music
Favorite thing about GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU is the small class sizes.
Pablo K.
Major: Physics
Fun fact: I have red green colorblindness.
Favorite thing about GVSU: the atmosphere created by both students and professors.
Movement Science
Leah C.
Major: Exercise Science
Fun Fact: My fun fact is that I am a twin!
Favorite thing about GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU is the fourth floor of the library!
Rachel H.
Major: Exercise Science (B.S.)
Fun Fact: I like to collect houseplants!
Favorite thing about GVSU: The wide variety of extracurricular activities. There's always something to be a part of!
Music
Matt K.
Major: Music Education
Fun fact: I am a national A Cappella champion
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love how engaging the faculty are with their students
Philosophy
Saffy S.
Major: Philosophy
Fun Fact: I'm a dual citizen.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The nature and animals on campus.
Physics
Devon B.
Major: Mathematics/Education
Fun Fact: I play the Violin.
Favorite Thing about GVSU:My favorite thing about GVSU is the environment.
Nick F.
Major: Physics with minors in Mathematics and Computer Science
Fun Fact: I enjoy working with microelectronics (circuit boards and stuff). I have modded a GameBoy Advance with some updated hardware.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The countless communities GV has for students to get involved in. From my freshman year, I’ve been part of the Laker Marching Band which is one great group to be a part of.
Pablo K.
Major: Physics
Fun fact: I have red green colorblindness.
Favorite thing about GVSU: the atmosphere created by both students and professors.
Political Science
Lola R.
Major: Political Science, Nonprofit Administration
Fun Fact: I am a member of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity and Director of activities for the Campus Activities Board
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love the campus community, and how everyone can find their place at Grand Valley no matter their interests!
Psychology
Daniela V.
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Fun Fact: Portuguese is my native language
Favorite thing about GVSU: The support that professors give!
Leah L.
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychology
Fun Fact: I love working out
Favorite thing about GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU is our pet raccoons
Lia Q.
Major: Biology
Fun Fact: My favorite pastime is reading.
Favorite thing about GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU is all of the beautiful study spots.
Lily W.
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience with a Premed emphasis.
Fun Fact: I have dual citizenship in the US and Germany.
Favorite thing about GVSU: It has the feel of a smaller university with the opportunities of a larger institution. There are resources for students to succeed with their education and get involved in different ways around campus.
Marissa C.
Major: Education
Fun fact: I love crafts and can pick up arts very quickly.
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love the atmosphere and being able to meet many new people.
Megan S.
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience and Communication Sciences and Disorders
Fun Fact: I love to travel -- I have been to 47 US states and 13 countries.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The people I have met here.
Statistics
Denys Z.
Major: Business, Actuarial Statistics
Fun fact: I have been to 20+ countries.
Favorite thing about GVSU: The tennis team
Gabby P.
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Fun fact: I did not learn how to tie my shoes until I was in 5th grade.
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love that we have Subway and Panda Express in the same building.
Leah L.
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychology
Fun Fact: I love working out
Favorite thing about GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU is our pet raccoons
Marissa C.
Major: Education
Fun fact: I love crafts and can pick up arts very quickly.
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love the atmosphere and being able to meet many new people.
Taylor M.
Major: Accounting
Fun fact: I have been taking Spanish classes for over 6 years.
Favorite thing about GVSU: How beautiful the campus is.
Reading
Autumn F.
Major: Elementary Education and English
Fun Fact: I've lived in Hawaii!
Favorite thing about GVSU: The beautiful campus.
Ava S.
Major: Exercise Science & Spanish
Fun fact: I can't live without my emotional support water bottle.
Favorite thing about GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU is the scenery.
Emily C.
Major: Secondary Education for Social Studies and English
Fun Fact:I am a member of the marching band.
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love how pretty campus is during every season
Delaney S.
Major: Elementary Education
Fun fact: I love being active and especially enjoy running!
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love the vast community support that Grand Valley offers. Also, the academic advisors, professors, and other staff members are encouraging, helpful, and kind!
Rowan A.
Major: English
Fun Fact: I enjoy baking bread and pastries
Favorite thing about GVSU: I love how beautiful campus is.