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Graduating Tutors Who Shined by Helping Their Peers

Ellie Poulin on Left, Maddy Ramirez on Right

The College of Liberal Arts would like to acknowledge outstanding graduates who have paid forward their academic knowledge by assisting their fellow students as part of CoLA’s Tutoring Services.

Both EllieÌý±Ê´Ç³Ü±ô¾±²ÔÌýand MaddyÌý¸é²¹³¾¾±°ù±ð³úÌýstarted working as tutors before the global pandemic and had the flexibility and perseverance to continue in that role as the university went online and students experienced incredible challenges. We are proud of their accomplishmentsÌýand their dedication to helping others.Ìý

A published poet,ÌýEllieÌýhas been a tutor in the Writing Center since spring 2018.

“Ellie wasn’t only an excellent, caring tutor,Ìýbut she also created our Writing Center and Math, Science, and Subject Center’s websites, and an array of gorgeous posters to promote our events,â€�Ìýsays Laurel DiGangi,ÌýCoordinator ofÌýTutoringÌýServices.Ìý

Ellie will be graduating with a BA in graphic design. After graduation, sheÌýwillÌýbe looking for a graphic design position and continuing to improve her portfolio.Ìý

Maddy has been a tutor in our Math, Science,ÌýandÌýSubject Center since Fall 2019, helping students in math courses and computer programs such as Revit, Rhino, and Grasshopper.

One student she tutored said, “Maddy was very helpful and patient, even when I struggled.�

Maddy enjoys painting, drawing, and volunteering with the High Desert Mutual Aid group, which providesÌýsupport for homeless populations.ÌýSheÌýwill be graduating with aÌýBachelor in ArchitectureÌýdegree. After graduation, she plans to work at an architectural firm with the goalÌýofÌýbecoming a licensed architect and working with green design.ÌýÌý

 

Last Updated on May 4, 2021.Ìý