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Abby (she/her)  has been a writing tutor at Moorpark College since 2021. Outside of tutoring, she is studying psychology in the hopes of becoming a clinical psychologist or a special education teacher. Abby is also passionate about dance, film, and of course, writing! As a tutor, her favorite topics to work on are outlining, brainstorming, and formatting. Abby would love to give her advice and support you in any way I can no matter where you are in the writing process!
 

My name is Aleena Kayacan, and this is my final year at Moorpark College. I am majoring in Political Science and Criminal Justice, and my goal is to transfer to a UC to earn my bachelor's degree in Political Science. As a writing tutor, I enjoy helping students improve their writing skills. I love to travel, read books, go to concerts, and spend time with my friends and family. A fun fact about me is that I have two dogs.

• Major: English with an emphasis in writing
• Fun Fact: I lived in Colorado for ten years!
• Study tip: Set manageable expectations while also allowing yourself breaks.
• What I enjoy about tutoring: Seeing students' “wheels” spin! (aka) Gaining confidence and building ideas!

• Major: Molecular & Cellular Biology
• Fun fact: I love traveling and trying new foods!
• Study tip: reward yourself with a treat or a break after a good study session!
• What do I enjoy most about tutoring? I love helping others bring out their Ideas and realize how amazing they are!

Hi, my name is Molly MacLean! I'm in my second year at Moorpark and my major is psychology. My goal is to transfer and attend a university, specifically, UCSD. I'm a writing tutor and my favorite thing about writing is organizing my thoughts and ideas on paper. I like to read and spend time with my friends in my free time. Something interesting about me is that I enjoy riding horses and being around animals. 

• Major: Anthropology
• Fun Fact: I love music and love to sing! Feel free to let me know your favorite artist!
• Study tip: Try switching your study location and making it as comfortable as possible
• What I enjoy about tutoring: Helping people feel more confident in their skills!

• Major: English
• Fun Fact: I play guitar & piano!
• Study tip: Find a partner or group to study & discuss the material with!
• What I enjoy about tutoring: learning from other students’ perspectives!

• Major: English
• Fun Fact: I like drawing birds, planes, and superman
• Study tip: Give yourself breaks, don’t burn your eyeballs staring at that screen for 3 hours!
• What I enjoy about tutoring: Reading about what others Have to say and learning new perspectives

• Major: English
• Fun fact: Virginia Woolf Fan
• Study tip: braindump,braindump,braindump, scribble, scribble
• What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Encouraging creativity and seeing where it takes you!

• Major: English
• Fun fact: I enjoy playing tennis and ice skating
• Study tip: Start earlier rather than later!
• What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Helping people become confident in their abilities

• Major: Mechanical Engineering
• Fun fact: I love to sketch and bake
• Study tip: Handwrite your notes in class, and keep practicing
• What do I enjoy most about tutoring? Seeing a student understand a concept and feeling more confident in their abilities

• Major: English
• Fun Fact: I love to decorate cakes and try new cooking and baking recipes!
• study tip: Put on fun, upbeat playlist and take a little dance break every now and then!
• what I enjoy about tutoring: The human connection and getting to pick at people's brains

• Major: Biology
• Fun Fact: I know that if you’re reading this you’re really bored and need to get back to studying...
• study tip: Turn your phone off and put it out of sight... even if you’re getting a bunch of family guy clips.
• what I enjoy about tutoring: Helping you!