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Summer Tutoring is Virtual for 2023
All summer Math and Stats tutoring is virtual for summer sessions. To access tutoring enroll in the Tutoring, Murphy Learning Center Canvas course via this link: https://uwlac.instructure.com/enroll/B3HY3G. Then go to the math or stats page and click on the link there.
Direct Zoom links for tutoring:
Summer Math Tutoring: Math tutoring summer 2023
Summer Stats Tutoring: Stats tutoring summer 2023
During fall and spring semesters Math and Stats tutors are located in Murphy 273.
Come ask questions in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere! In the Mathematics Learning Center, by working with experienced tutors, staff, and faculty, you will come to better understand the concepts taught in your mathematics class.
The purpose of the Mathematics Learning Center is to provide tutoring to those in math and statistics courses at no cost. This free service provides help to students in STAT 145 and 245, MTH 051, all 100 level MTH courses, and some 200 and 300 level MTH courses (see schedule for a more detailed list: LINK). All students can come to the Learning Center any of the hours listed. Please note that not all tutors can assist with all math courses.
Mathematics tutor coordinator
Here at the Murphy Learning Center, our tutors are all friendly, qualified individuals. All of our tutors have gotten good grades in the classes they tutor and have been recommended by faculty from their department. In addition to their knowledge our tutors are now taking a class designed to make them effective tutors. Meet our tutors!
Aaron Smet
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Aaron Smet
Major: Chemistry; Minor: Biology
About Me: I am originally from Waukesha, WI and am excited to be in my senior year here at UWL. In my free time, I really enjoy being outside and doing outdoor activities such as beach volleyball, tennis, and hiking. A fun fact about me is that I also lived in California for 4 years when I was younger!
Study Tip: Utilize your professor’s office hours. I know it may seem a little intimidating at first, but your professor is a great resource to help answer any questions you have or give extra practice problems for you to learn. Also, by going to office hours, it helps create a relationship with your professor and shows them that you care about doing well in that class.
Bree Bartoshevich
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Bree Bartoshevich
Major: Math Education
About Me: I am from Franklin, WI. Some of my hobbies are spending time with my family and friends, coloring, hammocking, watching the sunset, paddle boarding, and babysitting! A fun fact about me is that I have a really big family and all my siblings' names start with the letter B, with all the boys having 5 letters and all the girls having 8 letters, interesting? I know!
Study Tips: I like to find different places to study that allow me to focus. It is so important to not be distracted when working on work, so hiding your phone can be helpful! I also think it helps to communicate with people in your class and with your professor, so if you have questions either your peers or professor can help!
Charlie Faude
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Charlie Faude
Major: Mathematics; Minor: Geographic Information Science
About Me: I am from Medford, WI. Since I started college, I have spent a year in Green Bay, a year in Missouri, and a year in the Middle East. I am extremely glad to be back in La Crosse. My hobbies include painting, watching scary movies, and trying to train my cat tricks.
Study Tip: It is always good to start by redoing some homework or quiz problems as well as additional problems from the book. Rereading my notes and the textbook and taking separate notes on material I am confused with or did not remember always helps me study before an exam. Going to office hours to ask questions is essential for me, even just stopping by to say ‘Hi’ really helps me get in the mindset to study.
Claire Vandenhouten
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Claire Vandenhouten
Major: Mathematics with Applied Emphasis
About Me: I am from Oshkosh, WI. I am on the Swim and Dive team here at La Crosse, and I love to spend my free time outside. A fun fact about me is that I have a pet parakeet named Finny.
Study Tips: I like to make flashcards with important vocabulary words or math formulas on them. Also, when studying for any math class, I do a ton of practice problems on a whiteboard. If I cannot figure out a problem or if I have a question GO TO OFFICE HOURS! Professors are always willing to help.
Kayla Traxler
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Kayla Traxler
Major: Mathematics; Minors: Biology and Psychology
About Me: I am from Kenosha, Wisconsin. I enjoy reading, hanging out with friends, and HIIT and cycling classes. A fun fact about me is I have a 10-pound dog named Carmel Cupcake.
Study Tip: Don’t forget to break up your studying by doing shorter periods of studying with a break in between. Two of my favorite breaks are going for a walk or getting a snack.
Kaylie Podvin
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Kaylie Podvin
Major: Math Education
About Me: I grew up in Madison Wisconsin and in my free time I enjoy playing outside and spending time with friends and family. A fun fact about myself is that I am on an intramural badminton team with my roommate where our team name is “The Bad Mittens”.
Study Tips: A study tip I have is to study on your own and then go into office hours with preplanned questions and afterwards study with a group to go over material. I also think it is important to start studying at least a week before an exam because repetition is normally key to being successful.
Lexie Moran
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Lexie Moran
Major: Chemistry (ACS Certification); Minor: Mathematics
About Me: I was born and raised in Green Bay, WI (Go Pack Go!!!) and am so happy to be back in La Crosse for my second year here at UWL. In my free time, I love to downhill ski, read, and go vintage shopping. I am very passionate about teaching- it is my dream to one day be a chemistry professor. A fun fact about me is that I also work as a barista and my go-to coffee is a lavender honey latte.
Study Tip: When starting a problem, I like to take inventory on what we know and what we are solving for. Also, don’t be afraid to invest in study candy (my favorites are Jolly Ranchers or Tootsie Pops).
Megan Scott
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Megan Scott
Major: Math Ed/Mathematics
About Me: I am from Beloit, Wisconsin. I enjoy playing any kind of board or card game with my favorites being codenames and spades, respectively. I love to watch movies and just being around my friends and family. A fun fact about me is that I can do the worm!
Study Tip: Make a connection to the topic at hand. This does not mean it has to be math related. It is just putting a concept into a different lens, so the likelihood of remembering it is a lot higher. As an example, making a song or riddle to remember rules.
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Here at the Murphy Learning Center, our tutors are all friendly, qualified individuals. All of our tutors have gotten good grades in the classes they tutor and have been recommended by faculty from their department. In addition to their knowledge our tutors are now taking a class designed to make them effective tutors. Meet our tutors!
Aaron Barton
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Aaron Barton
Major: Statistics with Actuarial Science Concentration
About Me: I am from White Bear Lake, MN. I used to run track in high school (400m), and I still enjoy running and working out. Additionally, I like bowling, watching horror movies, and taking long naps.
Fun fact: I used to have a pet fish that survived for over 8 years. He died recently though 🙁
Study tip: When studying for an exam, I would test myself on new related practice problems. If they go smoothly, great! If not, I identify where I went wrong and look at my notes to solve the problem. Otherwise, I have looked up related YouTube videos and have gone to my professor’s office hours for help.
Allyson Goeden
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Allyson Goeden
Major: Psychology
About Me: I am the President of Math and Stats club, I enjoy film photography, and during a hot summer day you will catch me at the beach getting a good tan! Fun fact: My favorite font is Times New Roman Twelve.
Study Tip: In my experience, creating stories and ways to connect concepts with your experiences as a person is the best way to understand a topic and ultimately study.
Jacob Feinas
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Jacob Feinas
Major: Dual Degree Statistics B.S. and Applied Statistics M.S.
About Me: I am from Milwaukee, WI. I enjoy spending time with my dog and cats, trivia, skateboarding, writing and playing music, watching horror movies, and sports data analysis.
Study Tip: Redo your homework in the few days leading up to your exam. Having the answers that you already solved is a good way to reinforce concepts.
Katie Diener
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Katie Diener
Major: Nuclear Medicine Technology Minor: Psychology
About me: I am from Cedarburg, WI. In my free time, I love to watch movies, read, and spend time outside. A fun fact about me is that my favorite season is fall!
Study Tip: To study a little bit each day and to reach out to your professor with any questions. Also, to maintain a positive attitude!
Miranda Ashauer
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Miranda Ashauer
Major: Biochemistry; Minor: Microbiology
About Me: I am a senior from Kaukauna, Wisconsin. I really enjoy cycling and yoga when I can join the classes here. A little fact about me is I have played the violin for over a decade, and I’m continuing in the university’s orchestra.
Study Tip: It can be extremely helpful to start practice problems by looking at examples from class or a similar problem you understand. I’ve found this can help with finding the patterns in the solutions. Once you get the hang of it with the examples, you can try to solve the problems without an example to compare to.