Learning Center

Hi all, my name is Sebastian! I’m a junior Creative Writing major with a double concentration in poetry and fiction. Outside of the Learning Center, I’m a Starbucks barista and co-president of Literature Society. If you see me on campus, I’ll probably be knitting, writing, or reading. I’m super excited to be your tutor!

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From: Berkeley, California

Tutoring Area: Fiction, Poetry, College Writing

Tutoring Area: LIB 0009

Hi! My name is Jennifer Ward and I’m a journalism major with a literature minor! I am a major Taylor Swift fan, Glee is my favorite show and I love theater, reading, and writing. I am managing editor for the Purchase Phoenix and a long-time contributor, and I’m also an RA for Central! I’m looking forward to tutoring and meeting you all!

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Class: Junior

Tutoring area: Journalism

Tutoring location: Learning Center LIB 0009

Hi! My name is Erin Arroyo. I am a second semester junior majoring in Psychology born and raised in the Bronx, New York. I am currently a research assistant at SPAISLabs here at Purchase and love all things psych. In my free time I love to play video games, read, and cook for my loved ones. I am looking forward to being a tutor for Psychology and College Writing this semester and offer my academic assistance! Can’t wait to meet you :)

Hi! My name is Dana Freeman. I’m a junior, double majoring in Theatre and Performance (THP) and Literature. I am also minoring in Playwriting. I grew up abroad in 6 different countries: Honduras, Armenia, the US, Perú, Indonesia, and Germany. I am back in the US for college and am very excited to help others through tutoring. While tutoring this year, I am also stage managing and sound designing different theatrical shows happening on campus. In my free time, I enjoy working on poems and plays, playing video games, and checking out new restaurants. I’m definitely looking forward to being a tutor this year and can’t wait to meet y’all!

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From: Manhattan, New York

Grade: Junior

Tutoring Area: Writing in general but especially theatrical and literary papers as well as any plays

Tutoring Location: Learning Center LIB 0009

Hi, my name is Mariyah Harvey. I’m a junior double majoring in Playwriting/Screenwriting and Communications with a minor in Media studies. I love movies and hope to continue writing scripts, but also free writing whenever I get the chance. In the future, I definitely want to be part of an upcoming magazine and open my own blog. I hope to continue sharing my ideas with many.

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From: Mount Vernon, NY

Class: Junior

Tutoring Areas: Communications, Playwriting/Screenwriting, Media Studies, college Writing

Tutoring Location: Learning Center LIB 0009

Hey! I’m Kaelin and I’m a senior majoring in Political Science. I’m a co-founder and E-Board member of the Political Science Club. I’m also a multimedia artist and primarily work in the intersections between art and politics. In my free time, I love spending time with my friends, family, and dogs! I’ll also be a peer mentor for first year students in Politics and the Media. I’m really excited to be a tutor this semester and can’t wait to meet you!

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From: Beacon/Philipstown, New York

Class: Senior

Tutoring Areas: Political Science and College Writing

Tutoring Location: Learning Center LIB 0009

Hey! My name is Alba Morales-Millan and I’m a sophomore majoring in Clarinet Performance. This semester I’ll be part of the staff at the Learning Center and at the Stood. I’m very happy to be part of these groups. I enjoy going on hikes and spending time with my family and friends. I’m looking forward to being a tutor this semester and I can’t wait to meet you!

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From: Madrid, Spain

Grade: Sophomore

Tutoring Area: Music Performance and Music Theory

Tutoring Location: Learning Center LIB 0009

My name is Samuel Petreikis. I’m a sophomore majoring in Studio Composition. I collect vinyl and I mostly listen to rock music, but I try to have a favorite record from every genre. I have a band that plays original music that I plan to keep going this year that will hopefully take off before the end of college, although my dream career is to eventually become a music theory teacher. I’m really looking forward to working with you as a campus tutor this year and I hope it’ll be as enjoyable as I think it will!

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From: Schenectady, New York

Class: Sophomore

Tutoring Area: Music Theory

Hello! My name is Alicia Rivera. I am a senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Contemplative Studies. I am a Resident Assistant in Alumni Village as well as a summer peer advisor for incoming students. In my free time, I enjoy painting, drawing, and journaling. I’m looking forward to being your tutor this semester and can’t wait to meet you!

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From: Queens, New York

Grade: Senior

Tutoring Area: Writing, Psychology, Contemplative Studies

Tutoring Location: Learning Center LIB 0009

Maiara

Hello everyone! My name is Maiara. I am majoring in Communications and my minoring in Theater. I am an immigrant from Brazil, I have lived here for about 6 years. Furthermore, I love exchanging information and knowledge with people from different culture and background. In my spear time. I appreciate being with my family and my husband. I love doing outdoors activities, traveling, and I love learning new languages. I look forward to helping you with your academics.

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From: Brazil

Grade: Junior

Tutoring Area: Communication and Writing

Tutoring Location: Learning Center LIB 0009

Hello! My name is Garrett Abell. I double major in Arts Management and Anthropology with a minor in Museum Studies. I also work on campus as a Purchase Activities Board member planning events like the Purchase Pumpkin Patch. The intersection of my studies and free time is museums and visiting them, so far, my favorite museum is the Northern Norway Art Museum. In my free time, I collect VHS tapes, play video games, and listen to a variety of music. I’m so excited to be tutoring and helping you all.

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From: Rochester, NY

Grade: Junior

Tutoring Area: Arts Management, Anthropology, Museum Studies, and College Writing

Tutoring Location: Learning Center LIB 0009

Hi! My name is Jack Emberley. I am a Junior in the Cinema and Television Studies major. I have an interest in Realism and films centered on labor movements. I am also working on inspecting and preserving the collection of 16-millimeter films held at Purchase. In my free time I like to play D&D and write songs about historical people, events, and movements. I’m eager to start helping you out in the tutoring center!

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From: Ashland, Massachusetts

Grade: Junior

Tutoring Area: Cinema and Television Studies

Bio:

Hello! My name is Clare. This is my first year as a graduate student in the Art History MA program. I am from Ohio but have lived in Colorado for the past few years where I have worked in museums in the areas of collections management, curatorial research and writing, and education. In my free time, I enjoy reading, trying new recipes, and traveling. Although I have not traveled much these last few years, in the past I studied abroad in London to complete a nineteenth-century art history course and most recently I spent eight months traveling throughout Mexico and Central America. I’m thrilled to be a tutor this semester and I can’t wait to meet you!

Hi, my name is Ruby! I’m a freshman majoring in Creative Writing & Playwriting and Screenwriting. When I’m not rehearsing with Crescendo, you can find me songwriting, singing, playing the piano, crocheting, or hanging out with friends. Check out Italics Mine to see some of my work- I’m excited to be a part of the Learning Center this year!

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From: Manhattan, New York

Grade: Freshman

Tutoring Area: Creative Writing, Playwriting and Screenwriting, College Writing

Tutoring Location: Learning Center LIB 0009

Hello! My name is Sadye Moore. I am a junior double majoring in Psychology and Anthropology. Whilst tutoring this semester, I hope to continue being involved in school clubs and activities such as Planned Parenthood. In my free time I enjoy reading, painting, and spending time with my family. I’m looking forward to being your tutor this semester and can’t wait to meet you all!

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From: Washington, DC

Class: Junior

Tutoring Areas: Psychology & Anthropology

Hi! My name is Jacqueline Recinos. I’m a senior majoring in English and Global Literatures. I am also fluent in Spanish. My favorite authors are Jane Austen and Emily Brontë. In my free time I enjoy reading, nature walks, spending time with family, and playing Animal Crossing. I’m super excited to be a tutor this semester and look forward to seeing you at the Learning Center!

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From: Brewster, New York

Grade: Senior

Tutoring Area: English and Global Literature & Spanish

Tutoring Location: Learning Center LIB 0009

Hello! My name is Aidan White and I am majoring in Opera Performance. In my free time, I love to listen to records, watch horror movies, meditate, and spend time with my cat, Mr. Fish! Aside from tutoring, I work as a barista at my local café (my lattes are the best!). I am also proficient in Spanish and am currently learning Italian, German, and French. My goal is to one day become a professional opera singer and teach vocal arts at a collegiate level. I cannot wait to start tutoring and meet you all!

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From: Albany, New York

Grade: Freshman

Tutoring Area: Music and Italian

Tutoring Location: Learning Center LIB 0009