Major: Aerospace Engineering 

Tutoring classes: MAT-171, -172, -271 and -272

David is a third-semester student in the Associate in Science and Associate in Engineering programs. He's passionate about astronomy and human exploration, but he also loves learning about philosophy, particularly regarding ethics. He finds tutoring to be a mutually beneficial practice, and he hopes to work with other students and grow together. In his free time, he is finishing building a high-power model rocket and enjoys tinkering with an Arduino.

Major: Neuroscience 

Tutoring classes: BIO-111 and -112 and MAT-171, -172 and -271

Sadaf is an international student from the United Arab Emirates in her third semester. She plans to transfer to UNC-Chapel Hill for Neuroscience and eventually pursue a specialized career in medicine. Sadaf enjoys tutoring peers because she believes concepts feel more accessible when fellow students explain them. She loves all things art and could spend hours at a gallery.

Major: Science

Tutoring classes: CHM-151 and MAT-152 and -171

Poonam is an international student who just finished an associate degree at Wake Tech and is continuing her educational journey toward UNC-Pembroke. She believes learning becomes easier when students work together and support each another, so she looks forward to working with other students, sharing knowledge and continuing to grow together. In her spare time, she loves cooking and watching dramas and has recently started listening to podcasts.

Major: Electrical Engineering Technology

Tutoring classes: CHM-151, MAT-025, -035, -121, -171, -172, -272 and -273 and PHY-251

Jaylen is a second-year student at Wake Tech pursuing an Associate in Applied Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. His interest in tutoring began through supporting friends and family and participating in study groups. In his free time, he enjoys boxing, watching sports and reading.

Major: Data Science & Programming Services

Tutoring classes: BIO-110 and -111; CSC-120 and -121; CTI-110; DBA-120; and NOS-110

Hunter has a background in biology, community conservation and education. He says he's drawn to how teaching deepens his own understanding, and he finds he always learns a lot from people he teaches. Outside of tutoring, you'll find him playing guitar, strategizing over poker or programming.

Major: Accounting & Finance

Tutoring classes: ACC-120, -121, -220 and -221

Owen has been at Wake Tech for about six semesters, pursuing an Associate in Applied Science in Accounting and an Associate in Arts. After graduating, he hopes to transfer to North Carolina State University to work on a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. In his free time, he likes to rock climb at Triangle Rock Club, play video games and train in Brazilian jiu jitsu at Gracie Raleigh. He used to be a voracious reader, but now listens to audiobooks. Two of his favorites are "Piranesi" and "Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell," both written by Susanna Clarke.

Major: Science

Tutoring classes: MAT-171

Octavio is a California who has lived in North Carolina most of my life. He enjoys learning and wants to share that love with other students. He says he understands that everybody's journey in life is different, so it's good to have peer tutors with diverse backgrounds. His hobbies include lifting weights, playing video and card games and watching movies.

Major: Statistics

Tutoring classes: CIS-110, MAT-025, -035, -121, -152, -171, -172, -252, -271 and -272

Xia has earned Associate in Science and Associate in Fine Arts degrees in 3½ years at Wake Tech. Despite initial challenges with mathematics, she has developed a profound passion for the subject, planning to transfer to a North Carolina university for statistics/math education. Xia enjoys connecting with others and finds fulfillment in cooking for loved ones. She also enjoys her roles as a mother to a young adult and grandmother to their cat.

Major: Science

Tutoring classes: ACC-120 and -121; ECO-251 and -252; and MAT-152, -172, -263 and -271

Sheila is an international student from Benin. As someone who faced a language barrier when she started at Wake Tech, she says, she learned how valuable the college's resources are for students. Her improvements led her to believe she could lend a hand to make things better for someone else, so she decided to devote part of herself to others and become a a peer tutor. Sheila also serves as Student Government Association secretary.

Major: Nursing

Tutoring classes: BIO-163, -168, -169 and -175

Andrea is in her third semester of Nursing school at Wake Tech. She's always enjoyed helping others learn. She's tutored friends, classmates and family for a long time, and finds it incredibly rewarding to see someone reach the place they want to be. At Wake Tech, Andrea discovered how much she loves biology. Outside of school, she enjoys cooking, hiking and spending time with the people she cares about most. She describes herself as caring, hardworking and someone with a sweet tooth.

Major: Game Development & Computer Science

Tutoring classes: ECO-251; EGR-150; MAT-171, -172 and -271; PHY-151; SGD-111, -113, -134, -168, -174 and -213 

Irina is an international student from Canada who just finished an associate degree in Simulation & Game Development and working on an Associate in Engineering degree, with plans to transfer to North Carolina State University to pursue a bachelor's degree in computer science. She's eager to share different tricks for studying that she learned along the way to help other students get better results, get comfortable with a subject or simply lend a hand to make studying easier and faster. Her hobbies include line dancing, baking and decorating cakes and volunteering at dance competitions, as well as at Horse and Buddy.

Major: Biological science, with concentration in Human Biology

Tutoring classes: MAT-171 

Rachel is in the Associate in Science program at Wake Tech and plans to transfer to North Carolina State University next year. Through peer tutoring, she hopes she can help and support other students to reach their academic goals. She enjoys playing badminton, watching movies and doing crossword puzzles in her free time.

Major: Aerospace Engineering

Tutoring classes: CHM-151, ECO-251 and MAT-271 and -272

Addison is in her fourth semester at Wake Tech, pursuing an Associate in Science degree. This is her second semester of peer tutoring. She loves horseback riding and dancing for fun. She also enjoys reading manga, watching anime and cosplaying for no particular reason, noting that she's very nerdy.

Major: Science and Engineering

Tutoring classes: MAT-171 and -172

Etoo is completing an Associate in Science and also serves as president of the Student Government Association. He says the only reason he was able to pass math in high school was because of patient peers who let him ask questions he was scared to ask in class without judgment. Etoo says he wants to be that kind of tutor to others, saying no question is too basic, and he wants to meet students where they are. In his free time, he loves watching films.

Major: Science and Engineering

Tutoring classes: BIO-111, CHM-090 and MAT-171 and -172

Mark is most interested in mathematics and engineering, although he hasn't yet set a major. He says he hopes to create a welcoming environment where subjects like mathematics can be viewed not as obstacles to a degree, but as interesting subjects that build critical thinking. In his free time he enjoys listening to music and playing video games.

Major: Computer Science

Tutoring classes: CSC-121, -134, -234 and -249; CTI-110 and -120; CTS-115; DBA-120 and -240; MAT-143; NOS-110; and WEB-115

Tony has a strong grasp of math and computer science. He enjoys using these skills to tackle real-world problems. He also likes to help others go through the challenges in math and computer science courses. In his free time, he likes running, playing tennis and reading.