Meet the ACE Tutors
Meet the ACE Tutors
Our ACE Tutors have a wide range of availability to fit students’ busy schedules. ACE students can arrange a one-on-one session for any subject on Navigate. Visit the Navigate scheduling system to be paired with the right tutor for you! To schedule an appointment, go to https://luc.navigate.eab.com.
Jena Chekfeh, Senior, Lead Tutor
Major/Minor: Molecular/Cellular Neuroscience Major
Involvement on campus (clubs, organizations, etc.): Pre-Dental Association (PDA), Training & Professional Development Committee (TPDC) for the Tutoring Center, Neuroscience Society.
Favorite part of ACE: How supportive the community is!
Courses taught: BIOL 101, BIOL 102, BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 242, BIOL 251, BIOL 252, BIOL 282, BIOL 283, BIOL 357, BIOL 362, BIOL 373L, CHEM 101, CHEM 102, CHEM 105, CHEM 106, CHEM 111, CHEM 112, CHEM 223, CHEM 224, CHEM 225, CHEM 226, CHEM 361, CLST 272, COMM 274, HIST 101. MATH 118, MATH 131, MATH 132, NEUR 101, PHIL 130, PHIL 181, PHIL 284, PSYC 100, PSYC 240, PSYC 304, PSYC 382, THEO 107, UCLR 100
Gina Canavan, Senior, Tutor
Major/Minor: Biochemistry Major; Bioethics Minor, Pre-Medicine Track
Involvement on campus (clubs, organizations, etc): Alpha Delta Pi, Habitat for Humanity
Favorite part of ACE: My favorite part of ACE is getting to know our ACE scholars and seeing their "aha!" moments while tutoring.
Courses taught: BIOL-101, CHEM-101, PSYC-101, SOCL-101, BIOL-102, CHEM-102, HONR-102, CHEM 106, BIOL 111, PHYS 111, BIOL 112, PHYS 112, MATH 131, CHEM 223, CHEM 224, BIOL 251, CHEM 305, BIOL 335, CHEM 361, CHEM 370, CHEM 371
Megan O'Toole, Senior, Tutor
Major/Minor: Chemistry/Math
Involvement on campus (clubs, organizations, etc.): Habitat for Humanity, Math and Stat Club, ACS, Intramural Volleyball
Favorite part of ACE: I love the welcoming community of students within ACE! Everyone is more than happy to help with any challenges that college might give you!
Courses taught: CHEM 223, CHEM 112, CHEM 225, CHEM 102, PHYS 111L, PHYS 112L, PHYS 112, PSYC 304, CHEM 224, CHEM 101, MATH 131, MATH 161, MATH 162, MATH 118, MATH 132, MATH 117, MATH 263, MATH 264, CHEM 221, CHEM 222, CHEM 105, CHEM 106, PSYC 100, CHEM 212, CHEM 214, CHEM 301, CHEM 302, MATH 304, CHEM 370, CHEM 441, BIOL 296
Charlene Guerrero, Junior, Tutor
Major/Minor: Molecular/Cellular Neuroscience and Molecular Biology; Minor: Biostatistics
Involvement on campus (clubs, organizations, etc.): Training & Professional Development Committee (TPDC) for the Tutoring Center, Biology Research Lab, Neuroscience Society, Nu Rho Psi, Band of Wolves (BOW)
Favorite part of ACE: The community! I appreciate the endless support and encouragement that everyone gives.
Courses taught: PHYS 111, PHYS 111L, CHEM 101, CHEM 111, CHEM 112, CHEM 224, CHEM 225, CHEM 226, BIOL 251, BIOL 296, HONR 101, HONR 102, BIOL 252, BIOL 362, CHEM 102, CHEM 223, NEUR 101, BIOL 376
Kareem Touleimat, Senior, Tutor
Major/Minor: Psychology Major, Biology Minor
Involvement on campus (clubs, organizations, etc.): Current active involvement as an E-board member for Students Organize for Syria, Palestine Children's Relief Fund, and Student Advocates for Medicine in Politics. As well as a member of Psi Chi, The National Honors Society of Psychology.
Courses taught: PHYS 111, PHYS 111L, CHEM 111, CHEM 112, CHEM 225, CHEM 226, BIOL 251, CHEM 102, CHEM 223, NEUR 101, PHYS 112, PHYS 112L, PHYS 101, UNIV 102, BIOL 101, BIOL 102, BIOL 265, CHEM 361, COMM 274, PHIL 130, PHIL 181, PSYC 304, THEO 107, CHEM 361, HIST 104, HIST 212, PSYC 101, PSYC 201, PSYC 250, PSYC 273, PSYC 275, PSYC 314, PSYC 369, PSYC 399, SOCL 101, THEO 295, UCWR 110
MCAT Tutor/Mentoring Specialties: Mentoring
Gabriela Paiz, Senior, Tutor
Major/Minor: Business Management, Minors: Psychology and Human Resources
Involvement on campus (clubs, organizations, etc.): Tutoring Center/ ACE, LISA, AGAPE
Favorite part of ACE: I love how the ACE family is so eager to help its community and make an impact on fellow students. I also love the relationships I am able to make—it truly feels like a family.
Courses taught: PSYC 304, MATH 118, MATH 117, PSYC 100, PHIL 130, THEO 107, PSYC 101, PSYC 275, UCWR 110, MATH 100, ACCT 201, ACCT 202, COMM 103, HIST 102, HIST 208, HRER 301, ISSCM 241, MARK 201, MGMT 201, MGMT 304, MGMT 318, MGMT 331, MGMT 341, MGMT 360, UCWR 109, ENVS 283
Molly Cho, Junior, Tutor
Major/Minor: Nursing
Involvement on campus (clubs, organizations, etc): I am involved in Kapwa Modern and the Student Nursing Association of Illinois on campus!
Favorite part of ACE: Opens a comfortable space for students to be able to ask and receive help! It also gives the opportunity to build personal relationships and foster a smaller community within Loyola!
Courses taught: GNUR 155, GNUR 155L, GNUR 156, GNUR 156L, GNUR 203, GNUR 207, GNUR 238, GNUR 238L, GNUR 290, GNUR 293, GNUR 294, GNUR 297, LITR 245, PSYC 274, STAT 103
Anthony Pusateri, Sophomore, Tutor
Major/Minor: Nursing
Involvement on campus (clubs, organizations, etc.): I am an RA on campus as well as an SI for nursing courses. I am also involved in SNAIL.
Favorite part of ACE: I love the community and welcoming aspect that ACE offers to all of its members.
Courses taught: GNUR 155, GNUR 156, GNUR 160, GNUR 293, GNUR 297, PYSC 273, STAT 103, GNUR 155L, GNUR 160L, GNUR 156L, UCWR 110, GNUR 238.
Cian Dotson, Junior, Tutor
Major/Minor: Biology Major, Biostatistics Minor
Involvement on campus (clubs, organizations, etc): Undergraduate Research, Interdisciplinary Honors Program, Tour Guide
Favorite part of ACE: Getting the opportunity to relearn essential subjects with fellow aspiring scientists and academics!
Courses taught: BIOL 101, BIOL 102, BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 251, BIOL 282, BIOL 283, MATH 131, BIOL 265, BIOL 296, BIOL 392, COMP 141, HIST 103, HONR 101, HONR 102, MATH 161, PHYS 111, PHYS 111L, PHYS 112, PHYS 112L, STAT 335, WSGS 101
Dhruv Patel, Junior, Tutor
Major/Minor: Computer Engineering w/ pre-med
Courses taught: MATH 131, MATH 161, PHYS 111, PHYS 111L, PHYS 112, PHYS 112L, CHEM 101, CHEM 111, CHEM 112, CHEM 224, CHEM 225, CHEM 226, MATH 118, MATH 132, ENGLR 324L, ENGR 324, MATH 100, MATH 117, MATH 162, MATH 263, MATH 264, PHYS 101, UNIV 102
Nina Romac, Junior, Tutor
Major/Minor: Nursing
Involvement on campus (clubs, organizations, etc.): I am a member of the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing Society of Student Mentors, Hellenic Student Association (HSA), and Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)
Favorite part of ACE: Although this is my first year in the ACE Tutoring program, my favorite part is how inclusive the program is
Umair Mansoor, Junior, Tutor
Major/Minor: Biology
Involvement on campus (clubs, organizations, etc.): Treasurer for Muslim Student Association (MSA) Favorite part of ACE: Interacting with ACE scholars
Courses taught: PSYC 101, CHEM 223, CHEM 224, CHEM 101, MATH 131, MATH 132, CHEM 105, CHEM 106, BIOL 282, PHIL 284, HIST 209, SOCL 281
Lauren Seger, Junior, Tutor
Major/Minor: Biology
Involvement on campus (clubs, organizations, etc.): Research, American Cancer Society, American Chemical Society, Friends of MSF, Interdisciplinary Honors Program
Favorite part of ACE: My favorite part of ACE is the community of individuals working to help one another!
Courses taught: CHEM 223, CHEM 224, CHEM 101, PSYC 101, HIST 102, CHEM 112, CHEM 225, PHYS 111L, PHYS 112L, PHYS 112, PHYS 111, MATH 162, CHEM 221, CHEM 222, CHEM 111, CHEM 226, BIOL 252, CHEM 300, CHEM 361, SOCL 101, BIOL 101, BIOL 102, BIOL 252, BIOL 242, BIOL 265, NEUR 101, BIOL 282, PHYS 111, BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 282, HONR 230B, PHYS 125, SPAN 104, THEO 232
Gelila Getachew, Junior, Tutor
Major/Minor: Management
Involvement on campus (clubs, organizations, etc.): Tutoring Center
Favorite part of ACE: The Community
Courses taught: PHIL 130, THEO 107, MARK 201, MGMT 201, PHIL 181, HIST 101, COMM 274, ECON 202
WRITING AND HUMANITIES TUTORS:
Jack Billante, Junior, Tutor, ACE Writing Supplemental Assistance Tutor
Major: English Major; Marketing and Psychology Minor
Courses taught: PHIL 130, HIST 101, THEO 204, HIST 102, THEO 232, THEO 107, UCWR 110, UCWR 109, ENGL 273, HIST 104, THEO 295, HIST 103, WSGS 101, ANTH 100, ANTH 101, ANTH 102, ANTH 103, ANTH 105, ANTH 208, ENGL 211, ENGL 271, ENGL 272, ENGL 282B, ENGL 283, ENGL 290, ENGL 318, ENGL 355, THEO 185, THEO 186, THEO 266, THEO 272, THEO 281, THEO 293, THEO 297, THEO 299
Writing tutor specialties: I love essays of all kinds: I can do lab reports as well (aside from calculations), creative writing is one of my favorites too. I’m good with idea organization and smooth transitions as well as clarifying thoughts.
Rebecca True, Senior, Tutor, ACE Writing Supplemental Assistance Tutor
Major/Minor: Molecular Biology/Bioethics
Involvement on campus (clubs, organizations, etc.): Art Club
Favorite part of ACE: Making friends with my tutees!
Courses taught: BIOL 251, SOCL 101, BIOL 102, BIOL 282, HONR 230B, MATH 131, BIOL 265, PHIL 284, BIOL 283, BIOL 319, BIOL 387, FNAR 200, HONR 201B, HONR 212B, PSCY 101
Writing tutor specialties: Research papers, science papers, honors papers
MATH TUTORS:
Olivia Pardo, Junior, Tutor
Major/Minor: Data Science
Involvement on campus (clubs, organizations, etc.): Part of the Chi Omega Sorority
Favorite part of ACE: Helping students and peers to feel confident of their academics.
Courses taught: ANTH 101, UCLR 100, MATH 131, MATH 162, MATH 132, MATH 118, MATH 117, MATH 100, MATH 161, MATH 263, MATH 264, MATH 304, STAT 103, ENVS 101, STAT 203, TAT 308
