Spinelli Center: Tutoring

TUTORING HOURS: Spring 2021

Staff are listed, followed by departmental peer support listed (departments listed alphabetically). Please click on the department or type of support to expand the hours and see the descriptions of the tutors' expertise.

For any questions, please email qlctutor <at> smith <dot> edu!

You may also want to check out our online resources and the Math Success at Smith webpages.

Calculus and Math Counselor

Calculus and Math Counselor: Arie Stern is available to help with any of the following math courses:
MTH 111, 112, 153, 211, 212, 233, 280, and a first course of differential equations.

Arie has appointments during the following times (some may be already booked, so look at the following week or email him directly).
Monday 9:30am - 12:30pm and 3-5:30pm Eastern
Tuesday 9:30am - 12:30pm Eastern
Wednesday 3:30 - 5:30pm Eastern
Thursday 4 - 5:30pm Eastern
Friday 9:30am - 12:30pm Eastern

You may also contact the Calculus Counselor via email
astern <at> smith <dot> edu

Data Research and Statistics Counselor

Data Research and Statistics Counselor: Osman Keshawarz has appointments during the following times (some may be already booked, so look at the following week or email him directly).
Monday 11am - 2pm Eastern
Tuesday 11am - 2pm and 3-5pm Eastern
Thursday 2-4pm Eastern

Osman is also available for help with ECO 150/153 through the Economics Tutoring Calendar from 4-6pm on Thursdays.
If you need an appointment during a different time, you may contact him via email:
okeshawarz <at> smith <dot> edu

Director and Administrative Assistant

Director: Cat McCune
E-mail cmccune <at> smith <dot> edu or self-schedule for appointments.

Administrative Assistant: Myssie Casinghino
mcasinghino <at> smith <dot> edu

Logs and Links for Tutors and TAs:

If you are a Spinelli Center tutor or affiliated with our training, you should have access to the Remote Tutoring Reference Document (which is a work in progress). Our organizational Moodle page has helpful information, tips, and policies.

BIO, CHM, ECON, and PHY tutors: use the Tutor/TA Log (Single Course).

EGR, MTH, SDS tutors: use the Tutor/TA Log (Multiple Courses).

Use the link to Workday through the Smith Portal. Here are instructions for finding instructions on workday forms for employment, and here is the list of requirements from the Student Employment Office.

Math Success at Smith

Biological Sciences (BCH, BIO, NSC)

Biology tutors are available for the courses listed below.

To get help:
* See the course Moodle or webpage for contacting the tutors.
* Click on the tutor's linked appointment calendar to self-schedule a tutoring appointment slot.
* Attend drop-in hours.
* Request help through the #bio_bch_nsc_courses channel in the Spinelli Slack space.
* Email qlctutor@smith.edu with your request for help -- include your course number, e.g. BIO 200.

Course	Tutoring Information
BIO 130 Bellemare	Ava is available for appointments through the self-scheduled calendar or email abrookshier <at> smith <dot> edu
BIO 132 Derr	Self-schedule appointments with Quinton and Shay, or request help through the #bio_bch_nsc_courses channel in the Spinelli Slack space. Shay will hold drop-in hours Wednesdays 6-8pm Eastern, where the link will be posted in the Slack space.
BCH 252 Scordilis	You can self-schedule appointments with Rachel, and you can request help through the #bio_bch_nsc_courses channel in the Spinelli Slack space. Rachel has drop-in hours on Sunday and Wednesday 7-8:30.
BIO 230 Wright/ Williams	You can self-schedule appointments with Hannah and Sofia, and you can request help through the #bio_bch_nsc_courses channel in the Spinelli Slack space. Drop-in hours Sundays 7-8:30pm Eastern with Sofia Drop-in hours Sundays 3:30-5pm Eastern with Hannah B.
NSC 230 Mangiamele/ Pathak	See the Data Counselor or SDS tutoring schedule or email qlctutor@smith.edu to be connected to a tutor.

Chemistry

Chemistry tutors are available for the courses listed below.

To get help:
* See the course Moodle or webpage for contacting the tutors.
* Click on the tutor's linked appointment calendar to self-schedule a tutoring appointment slot (see below).
* Attend drop-in hours for CHM 222.
* Email qlctutor@smith.edu with request for help -- include your course information, e.g. CHM 111 (Jamieson).

Course	Tutor Information
CHM 222 Buck, Shea, Nickerson	Drop-in hours via Zoom: Sunday 7 - 9pm Tuesday 7 - 9pm Thursday 7 - 9pm
CHM 222 Lab Bickar	You can self-schedule appointments with Mae.
CHM 224 Giddings/ Yeager	You can self-schedule appointments with Ahlenne. She also has drop-in hours on Tuesday 7 - 8pm, Thursday 5 - 6pm, and Fridays 5 - 6pm.
CHM 224 Lab Kulp/ Strom/ Giddings	You can self-schedule appointments with Gabby. Gabby has drop-in hours Thursdays 7-9pm.

*Lab Writing Tutor Appointments: Use the links for lab writing tutors at least 24 hours ahead of the anticipated need for feedback to make an appointment. Send the draft of your lab report at the time you make the appointment (so they have enough time to read it), and please give 24 hours notice if you need to cancel (so that another student can have that slot).

Economics

Economics tutors are available for the courses listed below.

To get help:
* See the course Moodle, webpage, or Slack space for contacting the tutors.
* Email qlctutor@smith.edu with your request for help -- include your course information, e.g. ECO 153 (Bartlett).

Course	Tutor(s) and Appointment Links
ECO 150 & ECO 153 All sections	You can * request help through the #econ_courses channel in the Spinelli Slack space * send email to qlctutor@smith.edu to be connected to a tutor * self-schedule appointments with Violet, Daseul, or Osman.
ECO 220 Zapryanova	You can schedule appointments with Andie by email arawson <at> smith <dot> edu or direct-message in the class Slack. See the course Slack space smi-eco220-01-202103.slack.com Drop in hours: Sunday 2:30-5pm and Thursday 5-6:30pm
ECO 250 Sayre	Sunday: Weekly Problem Session 9-10pm Eastern Wednesday: Problem Set Drop-in Session 9-10pm Eastern --> You can request help through the #econ_courses channel in the Spinelli Slack space or self-schedule appointments with Violet or Daseul.
ECO 253 O'Sullivan	You can self-schedule appointments with Daseul, and you can request help through the #econ_courses channel in the Spinelli Slack space. Drop-in hours Sundays and Tuesdays 7-9pm Eastern.

Engineering

Engineering tutors are available for the courses listed below.

To get help:
* During drop-in hours (see schedule below), visit the Spinelli Slack space to connect with the tutor who is working. Their information and the Zoom link will be posted in the #egr_courses channel.
* Use the appointment calendar to self-schedule a tutoring appointment slot.
* Request help asynchronously through the #egr_courses channel in the Spinelli Slack space.
* Email qlctutor@smith.edu with your request for help -- include your course information, e.g. EGR 100 (Guswa).

All times given are in Eastern Time

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday

7-8:30pm Sylvie 8:30-9pm Jaylene	6-7pm Christian 7-8pm Jaylene 8-9pm Sally	6-7pm Lizzie 7-8pm Rose 8-9pm Sally	6-7pm Lizzie 7-8 pm Sylvie 8-9pm Sally	6-7pm Christian 7-8pm Rose 8-8:30pm Sylvie	5-6pm Rose 6-7:30pm Jaylene

Christian is is a senior engineering major and she can help with anything related to EGR 100, EGR 110, EGR 220, EGR 270, EGR 290, EGR 374 and EGR 390.
Jaylene is a junior engineering major who can help with EGR 100, EGR 110, EGR 270, and EGR 290.
Lizzie is a senior engineering major and chemistry minor. She is the point tutor for EGR 375, but she can also help with any EGR core course (EGR 100, 110, 220, 270, 290, 374) and EGR 360. She can also help with most CHM courses and PHY 210.
Rose is a junior Engineering major who can help with EGR 100, 110, 270, 220, 290, & 374. She is the point tutor for EGR 220. She can also help with Calc I-III, PHY 210, and CSC111.
Sally is a junior engineering major and ethics minor. She can help with EGR 100, 110, 220, 270, 290, 374 and 325 (Electrical Power Systems) as well as Calculus, Math Methods, and Physics.
Sylvie is a senior engineering major. She can help with core engineering courses (EGR 100, EGR 110, EGR 290, EGR 220, EGR 374) as well as EGR 375: Strength of Materials.

Physics

Physics tutors are available for the courses listed below.

To get help:
* See the course Moodle or webpage for contacting the tutors.
* Click on the tutor's linked appointment calendar to self-schedule a tutoring appointment slot.
* Attend drop-in hours indicated below.
* Request help asynchronously through the #physics_courses channel in the Spinelli Slack space.
* Email qlctutor@smith.edu with your request for help -- include your course information, e.g. PHY 117 (Williams).

Course	Tutors and links to appointment calendars
PHY 117 J. Fortune	You can self-schedule appointments with Theo and Jack
PHY 118 N. Fortune	You can self-schedule appointments with Molly. Drop-in hours Sundays 6-8pm.
PHY 210 Felder/ Norsen	You can self-schedule appointments with Jessica and Chitose. They hold drop in hours Tuesdays 7- 9pm

QM-Tutors (quantitative and math tutors)

QM Tutors tutors are available for the courses listed below. See also the Calculus Counselor information above.

To get help:
* See your course Moodle or webpage for contacting the tutors.
* Use this appointment calendar to self-schedule a tutoring appointment slot.
* During drop-in hours, visit the Spinelli Slack space to connect with the tutor who is working -- their information and Zoom link will be posted in the #math_courses channel.
* Request help asynchronously through the #math_courses channel in the Spinelli Slack space.
* Email qlctutor@smith.edu with your request for help -- include your course information, e.g. MTH 111 (Polanco).

All times given are in Eastern Time .

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
MTH 111 & 112 WeBWorK due 11:59pm		MTH 111 & 112 WeBWorK due 11:59pm	MTH 153 HW due 11:59pm	MTH 111 & 112 Written HW & WeBWorK due 11:59pm
5-7pm Winnie	5-6pm Suany 6-8 Natalie 8-9 Angela	5-6pm Suany 6-7 Winnie & Natalie 7-8 Winnie & Dayln & Madison 8-9 Dayln & Madison	5-6pm Suany 6-7 Sivan 7-8 Dayln 8-9 Lisa, Dayln, & Angela	1 - 3pm Jordan

* For help with MTH 111 and MTH 112, any of the tutors can help you!
* For help with Discrete Math, MTH 153, look for times with Dayln, Natalie, Sivan, and Suany.
* For help with Calculus III, MTH 212, look for times with Madison, Winnie, or Dayln.
* For help with Linear Algebra, MTH 211, look for times with Jordan, Natalie, Sivan, or Dayln.
* For help with other courses, see the Calculus Counselor (above).

Angela is a sophomore biology major and prospective chemistry minor who has taken MTH 112. She took MTH 111 before entering Smith and can try to help with that class.
Dayln is a senior math major who has taken MTH 205, MTH 281, MTH 233, MTH 333, MTH 382, and LOG 100 at Smith. She took MTH 111, MTH 112, MTH 211, MTH 212, and MTH 238 prior to entering Smith but can help with material from those classes as well. She also took Graph Theory, Quantum Computing, and Commutative Algebra while abroad in Hungary. Sunday 8:00-9:00 pm and Wednesday 8:00-9:00 pm
Jordan is a junior with a double major in math and government. She has taken MTH 112, MTH 153, MTH 211, MTH 212, MTH 220, PHY 117, and PHY 118 at Smith. She took AP Calculus in high school and skipped MTH 111 but can also help with material from that class.
Lisa is a senior math major, who is most comfortable with Calc I and II, and can try to help with Calc III, 211, and 153.
Madison is a junior math and theatre double-major who has taken MTH 112, MTH 153, MTH 211, MTH 212, and MTH 246 at Smith, and the equivalent of MTH 111 before coming to Smith. She's happy to help with material from Calc I, II, or III, and can try to help with material from Linear Algebra as well!
Rachel is a junior math major and landscape studies minor. She has taken LOG100, MTH 212, MTH/SDS 220, MTH 153, MTH 246, and MTH 264 at Smith. She took the equivalent of MTH111 and MTH112 before coming to Smith and MTH211 at another university but can help with material from those classes too.
Sivan is a junior math and computer science major who has taken MTH 153, MTH 211, MTH 212, MTH 233, MTH 238, and MTH 281 at Smith. She took MTH 111 and MTH 112 prior to entering Smith but can help with material from those classes as well.
Suany is a sophomore Math Major. She's taken Calc I, Calc II, and Calc III at Smith and is available to help with any of these topics!
Winnie is a senior Engineering major and Computer Science minor. She is happy to answer any MTH 111 and MTH 112 questions. She has also taken MTH 212 and can assist with material from it as well.

Quantitative Social Science (Psychology, Sociology & Government)

Help is available for PSY 201, SOC 204, and GOV 203.

You can also see the Data Counselor (see above) for help!

Please send an email to qlctutor@smith.edu for more information.

SDS-Tutors

SDS tutors are available!

To get help:
* Use the appointment calendar to self-schedule a tutoring appointment slot.
* During drop-in hours, visit the Spinelli Slack space to connect with the tutor who is working -- their information and the Zoom link will be posted in the #sds_courses channel.
* Request help asynchronously through the #questions channel in your course's Slack space or through the #sds_courses channel in the Spinelli Slack space.
* Email qlctutor@smith.edu with your request for help -- include your course information, e.g. SDS 220 (Stoudt).

All times given are in Eastern Time.

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
7-8pm Amrita	7-8pm Hannah	8-9pm Audrey note different time	7-8pm Hannah	7-8pm Amrita 8-9pm Emma (5/13 switched hours)

Amrita is a junior double majoring in Data Science and Architecture + Urbanism. She has taken CSC 111, SDS 192, 220 and 291. She is currently taking Discrete Mathematics (MTH 153) and Programming with Data Structures (CSC 212). She can help with intro stats and multiple regression questions, as well as data wrangling, cleaning and visualization in R, Python and SQL.
Audrey is a senior Data Science major and Public Policy minor. She has taken Intro to Data Science, Intro Stats, Research Design & Analysis, Multiple Regression, and Machine Learning (though it was a few years back, in an earlier version of the course). She can help with data wrangling, cleaning, visualization, reproducibility, and version control (with GitHub) as well as any intro statistics questions. She also has experience in writing R packages.
Emma is a junior majoring in Data Science. She has taken Intro to Data Science, Communicating With Data, Intro to Probability and Statistics, and Multiple Régression. She can help with class content as well as Python, R, SQL, Tableau, and GitHub material.
Hannah is a senior double majoring in SDS and Biochemistry. She has taken Intro to Data Science, Intro Stats, Research Design and Analysis, Multiple Regression, Probability, and Machine Learning in R. She can help with any class content as well as any bioinformatics/biostatistics research questions. Additionally, she can help with programming in Python, SAS, and working with GitHub.

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