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Get to know a Social Sciences Tutor: Dana Kobrin

From struggling student to tutor

Tell us a little about yourself… Hey! My name is Dana Kobrin, I’m from Silver Spring, MD, and I’m a Psychology major and Sociology minor.  I am a Resident Assistant in Pataspco Hall, I’m a...

Posted: October 25, 2016, 4:49 PM

Academic Support Spotlight: PHYS 111

Academic Support Spotlight: PHYS 111 Hi Retrievers! This is a new feature we're starting on our myUMBC page where we highlight a class at UMBC and tell you guys what resources there are to...

Posted: October 18, 2016, 3:31 PM

What are FYI alerts?

Top Five Facts about the First Year Intervention Program

The First Year Intervention Program (FYI) is one of the many services that the Learning Resources Center offers to UMBC students. The purpose of the program is twofold: to notify students in their...

Posted: October 11, 2016, 12:03 PM

Get to know a Math Lab Tutor! Da’Kuawn Johnson

"People who seek tutoring are smart"

Tell us a little about yourself Hi, I am Da’Kuawn Johnson. I am from Baltimore City and a senior studying Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Spanish. Besides my studies, I spend the bulk...

Posted: October 7, 2016, 8:38 AM

Junaid Bhatti: Get to know a Math Lab & Writing Center Tutor

Favorite thing about tutoring: Making a difference!

Tell us a little about yourself  My name is Junaid Bhatti and I am a tutor at the Writing Center and the Math Lab. I was born in Pakistan and moved to Baltimore when I was very young. I am junior...

Posted: October 6, 2016, 11:31 AM

Get to know a Tutor: Ryan Brenner

Economics and Physics

1.  Tell us a little about yourself… Hi! I’m Ryan, a tutor with the LRC, and a math/economics double major. I’m a transfer student who came from Carroll Community College, and am now in my...

Posted: October 5, 2016, 9:24 AM

Get to know Joe Skowronski (SI/PASS Leader for CHEM 101)

Supplemental Instruction-Peer Assisted Study Session Leader

1.  Tell us a little about yourself… My name is Joe, and I’ve been a PASS/SI leader for three semesters now. I lead sessions for CHEM 101 and 102 and PHYS 121. I come from Frederick County, MD,...

Posted: October 4, 2016, 9:30 AM

Get to know a Tutor: Morgan Zepp

Writing Center

In honor of Tutor Appreciation Week, get to know our tutors: 1.  Tell us a little about yourself... My name is Morgan Zepp. I'm  from Catonsville and I'm a junior studying English...

Posted: October 3, 2016, 10:23 AM

Celebrate National Tutor Appreciation Week!

Say "Thanks!" to your tutors, leaders and mentors

The first week in October is National Tutor Appreciation Week! To our Tutors, Leaders, and Mentors: We couldn't support student success at UMBC without your skills, compassion, and care....

Posted: September 29, 2016, 10:21 AM

By the Numbers: UMBC Tutoring

Many students are finding academic success support

UMBC Students know that actively engaging in learning with helpful peer support is a key way to succeed! In the 2015-2016 academic year: 2200 The number of students who were tutored at...

Posted: September 26, 2016, 10:34 AM