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Skarly (She/they) I am a Multilanguage Major with a Government Minor. Originally from San Francisco De Macoris, Dominican Republic but grew up in New York City. I am looking forward to helping tutees and learning from them everything as much as I can. I have always had an affinity towards language learning and communicating with people from all over the world. I am very passionate about dancing and traveling. You can often find me listening to music and making new friends. Also, my hair is always changing!

May (class of 2024) is a behavioral neuroscience major on the premed track, with a minor in public health and potentially one in chemistry. She is an EMT for SLU EMS and the treasurer for the Hub theme house and club on campus. In her spare time, she wishes she could tell you that she reads all the time, but more often she ends up hanging out with her friends (which sometimes involves playing video or card games) or doing a craft. She also loves skiing, hiking, visiting waterfalls, and just generally being outside when she can. Her favorite part of being a tutor is helping students formulate and support their arguments.

Alex (he/him/his) is a philosophy major. He loves tutoring because it gives him a chance to discuss new ideas and help people express themselves. Alex loves to read about history, culture, politics, and food. In his free time, he’s usually trying to convince people to play pool or ping-pong with him at the student center.

Shantaa (she/her/hers) is a Psychology and History double major with a minor in African American Studies. Shantaa would like to use her background with effective tutoring principles at the word studio to assist her peers with their reading and writing skills in hopes of alleviating some of the stressors that come along with starting or writing a paper. She is very passionate about advocacy and creating a comfortable and inclusive space for all her peers and clients. In her spare time, she enjoys nature walks, watching anime, and trying out new makeup looks!

Kelly (she/her/hers) is a biology major and education minor on the PA track. She’s a member of the Chi Omega Sorority and has two dogs, Cooper and Riley. Kelly is a huge book worm and loves to cook.

Freya (she/her/hers) is a government major with a minor in economics. While her major is centered around political science in general, Freya’s interests are focused on international relations, history, and political economy. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends, and being a part of groups and organizations on campus. Freya loves to travel and visit new places and hopes to pursue a career in international government. She is excited to work in the WORD Studio to connect with and help her peers, whether that be through government-related assignments or with schoolwork in general, and to improve others’ skills as well as her own.

Hannah (she/her/hers) is a philosophy major with an education and gender and sexuality studies minor. In addition to working at the WORD Studio, she works as a Program Manager for SLU's Volunteer Services. Hannah takes a personalized and collaborative approach to tutoring and works to foster a positive learning environment! Hannah would describe her leadership style as inclusive, friendly, and supportive. Her top skills are organization, communication, and time management. In her free time, she likes to hike, paint, and dance!

Sofi (she/her/hers) is a Global Studies and Government double major, with a possible minor in English. She is an international student from Venezuela, even though she has spent the past two years in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sofi loves to hang out with her friends, enjoy sunny days sitting on the Adirondack chairs, and definitely a good chocolate ice cream. When it comes to tutoring, she would like to use her non-native speaker background and encourage her peers to find their own voices through their writing. She is looking forward to this experience as a great opportunity to connect with other people and learn from their writing styles.

Madyson (she/her) is a History major with a PCA and Global Studies minor. She lives in the Habitat for Humanity theme house and is passionate about volunteering. Madyson spends her free time hanging out with friends, listening to music, reading a good book, and connecting with nature. She is grateful for this opportunity to work as a tutor and is looking forward to helping others become more confident writers and speakers while also improving her own skills!  

Shelby (she/her/hers) is an English and Environmental Studies major from New Paltz, NY. She is part of various campus organizations and positions, such as Admissions, Treasure of Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Society, and going on her third year as a Community Assistant. In her free time, she loves to read, write, be outside in nature, and indulge in anything creative. Shelby is excited to work as a tutor to connect with her peers while exploring and developing their skills, and learning from them as well.