Undergraduate Peer Tutors
The Writing & Reading Center provides tutoring services for all UHD students and maintains a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Meet some of our experienced undergraduate peer tutoring staff.
Alyssa
Major: Special Education
Certifications: CRLA Advanced Tutor, Level 1
Specialties and Bio:: Hello there! My name is Alyssa but you can just call me Lyss. In my free time, I'm usually listening to music (mainly K-pop), dancing, drawing, playing sports, or traveling. “Someday everything will make perfect sense, so for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, be strong and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason."
David
Major: Computer Science
Certifications: CRLA Advanced Tutor, Level 1
Specialties and Bio: Hello! I am a big fan of music, movies, literature/philosophy, and baseball. My hobbies include playing drums in a post-punk band, playing guitar, making short films, skating, and reading/writing of course.
Heather
Major: Nursing
Certifications: CRLA Advanced Tutor, Level 1
Specialties and Bio: Hey, nice to meet you. I love spending my day with a cup of coffee or boba while reading, watching romantic dramas, and scrolling through social media. Although I love my independence, spending time with friends and family are moments I cherish most. I am fluent in both Vietnamese and English. I enjoy volunteering and helping others to gather various perspectives in life.
Huy
Major: Business
Certifications: CRLA Advanced Tutor, Level 1
Specialties and Bio: I'm a sports follower besides reading and writing in my free time. Really looking forward to sharing my personal writing experience and learning from others as well!
Joanna
Major: Education
Certifications: CRLA Advanced Tutor, Level 1
Specialties and Bio: In addition to my love of helping others find their writing voice, I enjoy outdoor hikes, cooking, and reading. I am a native Spanish speaker and my long-term goal is to become a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP).
Karina
Major: Finance
Certifications: CRLA Advanced Tutor, Level 1
Specialties and Bio: Hi! My name is Karina and I'm a tutor at WRC. I am fluent in Spanish and English and enjoy citing historical papers. In my free time, I am a dog trainer. I am looking forward to working with UHD students!
