Academic Center Staff

 

 

Ben

Hi, my name is Benjamin! I am a Marine Science major and I tutor in both W and Q courses. My favorite thing about working in the APAC is the relaxed environment. In my free time, I like to read and exercise. If I had one superpower it would be flight because I could dodge traffic. 

 

 

 

 

Billie (She/Her)

Hi, my name is Billie, and I am an Academic Specialist in the APAC! I have a BA in Psychology from UConn, and I primarily tutor in W courses. My favorite thing about working in the APAC is that it is a safe space to learn and be creative. In my free time, I like to cook and spend time with my animals. If I had one superpower it would be to read the minds of animals because I want to know what my pets are thinking. 

 

 

 

Bobby

My name is Bobby Dolan and I am the Q course coordinator at the Academic Center. I started as an Assistant Professor in Residence at Avery Point in 2020. My research interests are in numerical algorithms for fluid-fluid interaction and math education. I love showing students how math can be applied to the real world!

 

 

 

Dennis

Hi, my name is Dennis Gagne, and I am an Academic Specialist in the APAC! I have degrees in business and history. I primarily tutor in writing and happily conduct accountability sessions. My favorite thing about working in the APAC is contributing to the amazing community and interacting with students to help them set goals. In my free time, I take care of a large property, take spins in my sports car, and care for our three cats. If I had one superpower, I would inject kindness into society because that would make navigating life much easier.

 

 

Elena

Hi, my name is Elena! I am an English major and I primarily tutor in W courses. My favorite thing about working in the APAC is getting to know other students and learning new things. In my free time, I like to read and draw. If I had one superpower it would be to have Spider-Man powers because I love Spider-Man. (I am the #1 Spider-Man fan.)

 

 

 

Erin (She/Her)

Hi, my name is Erin! I am double majoring in Psychology and English. I primarily tutor in W courses. My favorite thing about working in the APAC is making doodles and seeing tutees smile when they understand a concept. In my free time, I like to draw. If I had one superpower it would be speaking to geese because I want to feed them lettuce.

 

 

 

Hazel (She/Her)

Hi, my name is Hazel! I am an ACES major and I primarily tutor in W courses. My favorite thing about working in the APAC is how supportive and helpful everyone is. In my free time, I like to sing professionally and work on environmental advocacy. If I had one superpower it would be cloning myself because then I could be in two places at once.

 

 

 

Jeanne

Hi, my name is Jeanne! I am a Computer Science and Engineering major and I primarily tutor in Q courses. My favorite thing about working in the APAC is the people. In my free time, I like to draw and paint. If I had one superpower it would be teleportation because having the ability to go anywhere just by thinking about it is cool. Plus, you don’t have to drive anywhere.

 

 

Kamala

Hi, my name is Kamala! I am a Marine Science major and I primarily tutor in Q courses. My favorite thing about working in the APAC is helping a student understand something they are struggling with, i.e. the “aha” moment. In my free time, I like to do activities in nature such as hiking, swimming, sailing and biking. If I had one superpower, I would want the ability to fight all systems of oppression, and win against inequality!

 

 

Julie D

Hi, my name is JD, and I am an Academic Specialist in the APAC! I have a degree in English with a minor in Chemistry from UCONN, and I am working on my MA in English at Boston College. I currently tutor writing and chemistry courses remotely.  My favorite thing about working in the APAC is the community that the Academic Center fosters on Avery Point campus, as well as the people who work and study here! In my free time, I like to write poetry, bullet journal, and spend time with my cat. If I had one superpower it would be the ability to teleport instantaneously because it would render me a master of the time-space continuum and have really interesting ramifications for string theory physics… as well as make it possible for me to be at the APAC in person!

 

 

Katelyn

Hi, my name is Katelyn! I am an English major and I primarily tutor in W courses. My favorite thing about working in the APAC is spending time with students and getting to know new people! In my free time, I like to read books and hang out with my friends. If I had one superpower it would be flight because I think flying would be more fun than walking.

 

 

 

Lizzie

Hi, my name is Lizzie! I am a Psychology major and I primarily tutor in W courses. My favorite thing about working in the APAC is the lovely environment, everyone there is always so kind. I can’t think of a better place to study and hang out! In my free time, I like to listen to Tom Petty and pet my cat. If I had one superpower it would be teleportation because I want to travel anywhere without paying for gas. I also wouldn’t have to worry about traffic or bad weather keeping me from going places

 

Mackenzie

Hi, my name is Mackenzie! I am a Psychology major and work as a desker in the APAC. My favorite thing about working in the APAC is the quiet, calm and welcoming environment.  In my free time, I like to design/build custom electronics. And fix broken ones too! If I had one superpower it would be nothing because I already have what I need.

 

Mehwish

Hi, my name is Mehwish! I am a Finance major and work as a desker in the APAC. My favorite thing about working in the APAC is the community. In my free time, I like to dance, sing, shop, play games, and hang out with friends. If I had one superpower it would be shapeshifting because I want to see what it would be like to be something other than a human. I would like to see life as a different animal. Perhaps a bird so I can fly.

 

Molly (She/Her)

 

 

 

Ravyn (She/They)

Hi, my name is Ravyn! I am a Marine Science major and I tutor in both W and Q courses. Even though I just started here, my favorite thing about working in the APAC is the people. In my free time, I like to hike, swim and research current scientific topics. If I had one superpower it would be teleportation because I love travel and want to visit as many places as possible.

 

 

 

Rebecca

I’m an Assistant Professor In Residence in English and writing coordinator at Avery Point, and I’ve been teaching at Avery Point for ten years. In my work with the writing tutors at the Academic Center, I’m interested in how tutoring centers can be inclusive and student-led places outside the classroom where interdisciplinary connections and discoveries happen. My research interests are in writing centers, Irish and American literature, gender studies, and music, and I’ve taught American, British, and Irish literature, first year writing, and other courses here at Avery Point and at Three Rivers Community College, the Coast Guard Academy, and Boston College. Off campus, I’m into running, hiking, and keeping up with my kid.

 

 

Reva

Hi, my name is Reva! I am a History major and I primarily tutor in W courses. My favorite thing about working in the APAC is making fun and creative resources. In my free time, I like to bake and clean. If I had one superpower it would be teleportation because I can’t drive.

 

 

 

Seth (He/Him)

Hi, my name is Seth! I am an English major and I primarily tutor in W courses. My favorite thing about working in the APAC is the calm environment. In my free time, I like to read. If I had one superpower it would be to fly/teleport because plane tickets are too expensive.

 

 

Vaxis

Hi, my name is Vaxis! I am a Ecology and Evolutionary Biology major and I primarily tutor in Q courses. My favorite thing about working in the APAC is teaching people new things. In my free time, I like to play video games, If I had one superpower it would be shapeshifting because it includes every other power.

 

 

Zach

Hi, my name is Zach! I am double majoring in English and Political Science. I primarily tutor in W courses and occasionally Q courses. My favorite thing about working in the APAC is the inclusive environment.  In my free time, I like to work with the ASG to advocate for students. If I had one superpower it would be the power to freeze time because I never have enough time.