Teaching Assistants, Peer tutors, and SI Leaders
We have Teaching Assistants or Peer Tutors for:
- Math and Statistics
- Science
- Writing
- Supplemental Instruction (SI)
- Faculty Development Office
- English as a Second Language
Accounting/Economics -
Ryan - Acc/Econ
I am a junior accountancy major with an economics minor. I am very interested in both accounting and economics and I enjoy sharing my passion of these subjects with others. I am heavily involved across campus and strive to make UIS better at every possible chance. My two major commitments on campus are my role as Treasurer on the UIS Student Government Association and a member of the UIS Squash Team. I also really enjoy listening to LMFAO songs with my Springfest team.
Favorite Quotation: “I think the worst thing you can do about a situation is nothing” –Ice Cube
Math and Statistics
Krishna - Math - Teaching Assistant
My name is Krishna, I am a computer science graduate student. I am from India. I enjoy sharing my passion for mathematics through tutoring. Apart from mathematics I love playing games, listening to music and spending time with friends.
Favorite Quotes: “What you want to do, and what you can do, is limited only by what you can dream “- (M.K.Gandhi)
Jerry - Math Undergraduate Peer Tutor
I am a junior, majoring in math. I enjoy the relationships I form with tutees. I also enjoy the satisfaction gained from helping guide students to academic success. I love spending time with friends, playing football, badminton, video games and goofing off. Oh!! I love board games also!
Favorite quote: "You either drink or you don't drink." Andrew Nicol
Science
Mark - Chemistry/Math Undergraduate Peer Tutor
I am a senior Chemistry major, Biology minor. I am a CAP Honors student and peer mentor. I have worked at the CTL for 2 1/2 years and have tutored or led SI sessions for Chemistry, Biology, and Math. I am involved in several student organizations including Christian Student Fellowship and Chemistry Club.
Favorite quote: "Greater love has no man than one who would lay his life down for his friends." Jesus, John 15:13
Writing
Justin - Writing Teaching Assistant 
I am a second-year teaching assistant and graduate student in the English Department. I look forward to working with more students year and meeting a new group of faces. As a member of the UIS community, I welcome everyone to a brand new year!
Favorite quote: "No one can make you feel inferior without your conscent." - Eleanor Roosevelt
Erik - Writing Teaching Assistant
My name is Erik, and this is my first year as a graduate student and as a writing TA at the CTL. My B.A. is in English, and I am continuing English for my M.A. program. I am a published author and want to pursue any profession that lets me write, such as a professorship at a university. I love teaching and hope to help out as many people as I can as a TA.
Sarah - Writing Teaching Assistant
Sarah Copllins, formerly Clinch, is a recent newlywed this past summer. She is a writing TA, and is a graduate student in English. She received her Bachelors from UIS in English in May 2010. She enjoys reading, writing fiction, graphic novels and film, and actually co-owns a production company, Not Coffee Productions, locally in the Springfield area. She looks forward to working with students this year in improving their writing skills and critical thinking!
Favorite quote: "You can't free a bird if it ain't gon' fly, spread those wings and try!" and "If there's a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." - Toni Morrison and "Writing is the best way to talk without being interrupted." - Renard
Heather - Writing Teaching Assistant
This is Heather's first year at UIS as a grad student in Historywith a concentration in public history. Eventually she wants to work as a collections manager in museums. But for now, she loves learning all she can about American History. As a history major, writing has always been a big part of her education, so Heather can't wait to share all she knows on the topic with the students at UIS.
Joey - Writing Teaching Assistant
Joey is a second-year graduate student at the University of Illinois Springfield. His M.A. is going to be in English, and during his works as a writing tutor and TA. In his carefree time during the semester, he reads, writes, and randomly acts.
Favorite quotes: "As the spirit wares the form appears." - Charles Bukowski
Lacey Jean - Writing Teaching Assistant
Lacey has a B.A. in English from NIU. While at Northern she pursued work in editing for a marketing team on campus, which led her to teach developmental writing at Richland Community College. When she's not daydreaming up characters for her latest creative story, she's riding her old and cranky tandem bicycle or watching films featuring Robert Redford and/or Jodi Foster. Stop by the CTL and say hello to Lacey Jean. Good luck with your studies!
Stephanie - Writing Teaching Assistant
I'm a second year writing TA at the CTL. I love my job, but my favorite part is working with students one-to-one. I'm getting my Master's in history with a focus on public history. I enjoy writing and sharing with stutents what I've learned over the years.
Favorite quote: "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
Kristina - Writing - Peer Tutor
I am a Communications major and Political Science minor. I play softball at UIS and consider myself to be very outgoing and personable. I love meeting new people and love to share not only my writing skills but also my sthletic abilities with people in the community. It is very rewarding to share my knowledge and skills with my peers. I plan on entering a competitive field of broadcasting following graduation. I live my life on the edge, take chances, make mistakes, and strive for excellence in everything that I do.
Favorite quote: "I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."
Meredith - Writing - Peer Tutor
I am a junior with a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology. I also have a minor in Social Responsibility and Leadership Development. I enjoy getting involved in campus activities and I am ready to help students reach their full potential.
Megan - Writing Peer Tutor
I am a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology with a minor in Women and Gender Studies. I am involved in women’s organizations on campus, such as Women’s Issues Caucus and the American Association of University Women. I also enjoy writing and tutoring as well. I help my friends proofread their papers and I am a writing tutor for the Honor’s program. I am glad that I can help other students at UIS through the CTL!
Sean - Writing Peer Tutor
I am a senior majoring in Legal Studies and Political Science and I am starting law school in the fall. Also, I’m Parliamentarian of the SGA and President of both the Pre-Law Society and College Democrats. If you need help with your papers or have general campus questions, feel free to ask!
Brady - Academic Skills Teaching Assistant
I am a first year graduate student in Human Development Counselingand I am excited to be the new Academics Skills TA. I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelors in Psychology in May '10. Since then I have been working as a case manager in rehab guiding alcoholics and drug addicts toward recovery. Driving is one of my favorite hobbies and I enjoy spending time with my friends in Springfield, Peoria, Bloomington, and the suburbs of Chicago.
Supplemental instruction (SI)
Michael - History 150 SI Leader
I'm a History major aspiring to be a professor. My favorite historical figures are Alexander the Great and most of the Caesars hands down. Academics aside, I spend most of my time writing (poems, short stories), playing piano and singing, and gaming...grand amounts of gaming. My overall life goal is to travel the world.
Jessica - Math 121 - SI Leader
Hello, my name is Jessica. I am an undergraduate student double majoring in political science and communications. I also am a capital honors program student. My hometown is located in southern Illinois, but I love the atmosphere of Springfield. Though I am a SI Leader for Math, I am interested in writing and photography as well.
Ricky - Math 121 - SI Leader
I am a junior CAP honors program student majoring in Communication. My career goal is to get involved with sports information/public relations and to eventually become an athletic director. My passion is sports and sports broadcasting, and I am currently the PA announcer for UIS baseball and softball. I am from the small town of Athens, IL which is about 30 minutes north of campus. I am also a peer tutor and mentor for the CAP Honors program.
Nathan - Biology 141 - SI Leader
I am a senior, living here in Springfield. I am a Biology major and a chemistry minor. I have worked in a number of Biology positions such as a laboratory researcher and I have been involved in the Emiquon project. I am also married and have a 3 year old child that I adore.
Jessalyn - Chemistry 141 - SI Leader
I am a chemistry major seeking a profession in the medical field. I enjoy traveling, laughing, and being outdoors. I enjoy tackling problems and challenges. Spending time with my family is key to me. I live life, love love, and hate hate.
Favorite quote: "Listen, there's a hell of a good universe next door, let's go." - E. E. Cummings
Jonathan - Chemistry 367 - SI Leader
Hello everyone! I am a Junior Chemistry Major. I am engaged to the most amazing girl ever! Her name is Kate and she is the reason I came to UIS. I started off going to four different schools in four semesters. I also took two years off of school to be a missionary for my church. I love figuring out how things work. Because of that, I like chemistry and physics. Some of my other interests are theater, taking things apart, fixing things, landscaping, youtube, and biking. Ultimately I want to become a chemistry professor and teach at a University.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Colleen - Faculty Development - Graduate Assistant
Colleen is in her second year in the Human Development Counseling Program at UIS. She has worked as the Faculty Development office graduate assistant for one year. She enjoys reading, cooking and baking, and yoga.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
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