Name: Charles Hoberg
Position: Subject Tutor
Major: Accounting
Educational goals: Transferring after earning my associates.
What excites you about working in the SSC? I enjoy the opportunity of helping my fellow students understand the material they are learning.
LCC Work Hours: Monday (5:00 pm- 7:00 pm), Tuesday (11:00am-1:00pm) Wednesday (5:00 pm- 7:00 pm), Thursday (11:00 am- 1:00 pm)
Name: Dustin Lawson (he, him, Dude)
Position: Reading & Writing Tutor
Major: Human Services & Drug and Alcohol Counseling.
Educational goals: Transfer to a U.C or C.S.U and become a youth counselor, and mentor. Specifically for the misunderstood (at-promise) youth. I strive to be the person I desperately needed growing up.
What excites you about working in the SSC? There are many things that excite me about working in the SSC such as the diverse range of people I get to meet and assist, including people of various ages, origins, identities, and so on. However, witnessing the delight and satisfaction on my tutees’ faces when they accomplish an assignment that they were certain they would never be able to complete excites me the most.
LCC Work Hours: Monday (9:00 am- 1:00 pm), Tuesday (9:00 am- 1:00 pm), Wednesday (9:00 am- 1:00 pm), Thursday (9:00 am- 1:00 pm)
Name: Emily Strickland
Position: Clerk
Major: Early Childhood Education
Educational goals: To at least graduate with an associate degree.
What excites you about working in the SSC? What excites me about working with the SSC is the experience, I want to be a teacher so working for a school is great for my future resumes and learning my way around the computer again will benefit me when the time comes knowing teachers are making schedules, lesson plans, etc.
Name: Esmeralda Madera (She/her)
Position: RAWC Tutor, Subject Tutor
Major: Nursing
Educational goals: My educational goal is to transfer to a 4-year university and get my Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. When I get my degree, I would like to work as either a Pediatric Nurse or a Labor and Delivery Nurse.
What excites you about working in the SSC? What excites me about working in the SSC is meeting new people and being able to help them with their reading and writing because I understand how difficult it can be to approach writing assignments.
WCC Work Hours: Monday (12:00 pm- 4:00 pm), Tuesday (12:00 pm- 4:00pm) Wednesday (12:00 pm- 4:00 pm), Thursday (12:00 pm- 5:00 pm)
Name: Jonah Brooks
Position: RAWC Tutor, Embedded Tutor
Major: History
Educational goals: Transfer to UC Davis to gain a BA in History, eventually becoming a History Professor
What excites you about working in the SSC? What I find most riveting about working in the SSC is the sense of community you gain when working with your peers. Also, I just really enjoy being able to provide help to those who need it.
WCC Work Hours: Tuesday (8:00 am- 11:00 am), Thursday (8:00 am- 11:00 am)
Name: Kayla (She/her)
Position: RAWC Tutor, Subject Tutor & Embedded tutor
Major: Natural Science
Educational goals: I plan to get my Associates in Natural Science and then transfer to Consumes River College to become an Ultrasound Technician.
What excites you about working in the SSC? I have been working at the SSC as a tutor for over a year now and I love working with students to help them improve their skills. It is amazing to see how much tutoring can help students improve firsthand. I have even noticed how my own skills have improved since I have been helping other students throughout the past year. I am so excited to continue helping my fellow students improve and reach their educational goals.
WCC Work Hours: Tuesday (11:00 am- 3:00 pm), Wednesday (11:00 am- 3:00 pm), Thursday (11:00 am- 1:00 pm)
Name: Tyler Hughes-Garcia
Position: Clerk, RAWC Tutor
Major: English
Educational goals: To potentially teach English overseas and work in the Entertainment Industry.
What excites you about working in the SSC? Being able to make someone smile and be assured that they aren’t alone and that there’s always ways to ask for help. That one tutoring session can brighten their mood and that’s always a good feeling!
WCC Work Hours: Tuesday (4:00 pm- 8:00 pm)
Name: Emily Rozelski
Position: SI Leader, Subject Tutor, RAWC Tutor
Major: Psychology
Educational goals: To further my knowledge around how humans think and to implement a healthier mindset around mental illness.
What excites you about working in the SSC? I love working somewhere that allows me to help others achieve their goals. I’ve always been inclined to help others and the look on someone’s face when they have an “aha” moment is just the best!
LCC Work Hours: Monday (3:00 pm- 5:00 pm), Tuesday (4:30 pm- 5:00 pm), Thursday (3:00 pm- 5:00 pm)
Name: Cassius Vaughn Baxter
Position: Clerk at LCC
Major: Agricultural Business Degree
Educational goals: Associates with plans to transfer.
What excites you about working in the SSC? Helping people and seeing new faces.
Name: Marisol Mora
Position: Chem 1B Supplemental Instructor
Major: Biology
Educational goals: Attend medical school.
What excites you about working in the SSC? Getting to help others who are on the same path as me.
Name: Mignot Tarekegn
Position: Subject Tutor
Major: Nursing
Educational goals: Transfer to nursing program.
What excites you about working in the SSC? The reason why I like working in the SSC is because I love helping students and contributing to them achieving their goals.
WCC Work Hours: Monday (8:00 am- 12:00 pm), Tuesday (8:00 am- 12:00 pm), Thursday (8:00 am-12:00 pm)
Name: Ximena Tuxpan Chavez
Position: Clerk
Major: English
Educational goals: Graduating with an associate’s degree.
What excites you about working in the SSC? Getting to be a part of a dedicated team of students who want to help others thrive is the most exciting and rewarding part of working at the Student Success Center. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn in such a supportive environment!
Name: Miles Ducatillon
Position: SI Leader & Subject Tutor
Major: Pre-health Occupations
Educational goals: I’m applying to Sac State nursing right now, and I eventually want to be a Nurse Practitioner.
What excites you about working in the SSC?I really just enjoy the satisfaction of puzzling through something difficult, and then the feeling of accomplishment that comes with successfully solving a problem together or making progress on a project! That and meeting new folks!
WCC Work Hours: Monday (4:00 pm- 6:00 pm)
Name: Camille Berrong
Position: Subject Tutor
Major: Undecided
Educational goals: To get a degree.
What excites you about working in the SSC?I love to learn, which is why I love being able to help others learn and understand more clearly what they are taught in class.
WCC Work Hours: Friday (9:00 am- 1:00 pm)
Name: Angel Ochoa
Position: Embedded Tutor/ Clerk
Major: Pre-Health Occupations, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Educational goals: My plan is to transfer out to a four-year college to major in Kinesiology to fulfill my dream of being a Physical Therapist.
What excites you about working in the SSC? I pride myself in being as helpful and approachable as possible, so being able to become an outlet for those with troubles in their studies is very important to me. I am always happy to help others!
LCC Work Hours: Monday (5:00 pm- 7:00 pm), Tuesday (5:00 pm- 7:00 pm), Wednesday (1:00 pm- 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm), Thursday (10:30 am- 12:30 pm)
Name: Willow Nunez
Position: SSC Clerk
Major: Nursing
Educational Goals: Transferring to a four year, getting my degree and becoming a traveling RN.
What excites you about working at the SSC? The ability to meet all kinds of people at different stages of their lives.
Name: Jacob Tuazon
Position: General Chemistry SI Leader
Major: Biology
Educational Goals: Pursue a career in medicine.
What excites you about working at the SSC? The opportunity to guide and support peers in their academic journey and the experiences of overcoming challenges together.