About Us
Embedded Files
Interested in Becoming a Tutor?
Interested in Becoming a Tutor?
We are currently NOT HIRING [Hiring CLOSEd]
We are currently NOT HIRING [Hiring CLOSEd]
Interested in Becoming an REO Tutor?
Interested in Becoming an REO Tutor?
Fill out our REO Tutor Interest Form to be notified of when positions become available. You must sign in using your SDSU email account.
Positions are only open to Undergradute students. Graduate students will not be considered.
REO Student opportunities
REO Student opportunities
Visit REO Student Opportunities for more REO student employment opportunities!
Tutoring Center Staff
Tutoring Center Staff
REO Tutors are currently enrolled SDSU undergraduate students with sophomore standing and above who work with residential students individually to make sure they receive the personalized support they need for their learning style. All Tutors maintain a minimum 3.50 SDSU GPA and have passed the courses they tutor in with a minimum grade of A-.
Hours listed below are standard weekly schedules in Pacific Time. Check the Home page for updated hours for specific weeks.
Adarsh Shresth
Adarsh Shresth
CS 160, CS 210, MATH 245, PHYS 196
CS 160, CS 210, MATH 245, PHYS 196
----------
Mondays: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesdays: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
----------
Major(s): Computer Science
Current Year: Third Year
Graduating: Spring, 2027
Hometown: Patna, Bihar, India
Hobbies / Passions: Hiking, Playing Soccer, Running
Favorite Quote: "The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding"
Aina Merino Martinez
Aina Merino Martinez
BIOL 204, CHEM 100, COMM 103, PSY 101
BIOL 204, CHEM 100, COMM 103, PSY 101
----------
Tuesdays: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesdays: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Thursdays: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
----------
Major(s): Biology
Minor(s): Interdisciplinary Studies (Weber Honors College)
Current Year: Third Year
Student Facet: International Student
Cocurricular Activities: President for International Student Association and Volunteers Around the World (VAW) Global Health Alliances, Student Leader with REO, Research in Dr. Green's ENS lab, volunteering in hospice care and UCSD Health
Career Goals: Medical School
Hometown: Palma de Mallorca, Spain
BrIAn Jackson
BrIAn Jackson
BIOL 211, BIOL 212, CHEM 102, NURS 202, NURS 206, NURS 219, NURS 221
BIOL 211, BIOL 212, CHEM 102, NURS 202, NURS 206, NURS 219, NURS 221
----------
Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Wednesdays: 3:30pm - 7:00pm
----------
Major(s): Nursing
Current Year: Fourth Year
Graduating: Spring, 2026
Hometown: San Jose, California, USA
Ella taylor
Ella taylor
AMIND 141, BIOL 100, COMM 103, DANCE 101, POLS 101, PSY 230, RWS 200, RWS 250, General Writing Assistance
AMIND 141, BIOL 100, COMM 103, DANCE 101, POLS 101, PSY 230, RWS 200, RWS 250, General Writing Assistance
----------
Mondays: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuesdays: 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Wednesdays: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursdays: 3:30pm - 6:00pm
----------
Major(s): Double Major in Rhetoric and Writing Studies and Psychology
Minor(s): Interdisciplinary Studies (Weber Honors College)
Current Year: Second Year
Cocurricular Activities: Set leader and Shamrock committee for Kappa Delta Sorority. Serve as Assistant Director for Happiest Place (musical theater club)
Hometown: San Mateo, CA
ElSIe Sorenson
ElSIe Sorenson
BIOL 211, FN 201, FN 203, FN 205, FN 302, FN 303, FN 304, RWS 100, RWS 200, General Writing Assistance
BIOL 211, FN 201, FN 203, FN 205, FN 302, FN 303, FN 304, RWS 100, RWS 200, General Writing Assistance
----------
Tuesdays: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesdays: 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursdays: 2:30pm - 7:00pm
----------
Major(s): Food and Nutrition
Current Year: Third Year
Cocurricular Activities: AS Food Pantry Volunteer (2024-present), Student Nutrition Organization (Treasurer 2025-2026), Mustard Seed Project (active member)
Graduating: Spring. 2027
Career Goals: I am an aspiring registered dietician!
Hometown: Monterey, CA, USA
Fun Fact(s): I started off at SDSU as a Theatre - Performance major!
Most Important Values: Open-mindedness, empathy, and connection
Favorite Quote: "You won't ever know, unless you try"
Emma Nuti
Emma Nuti
BIOL 212, BIOL 336, CHEM 100, COMM 321, ENS 200, ENS 265, ENS 304, ENS 307, PSY 101, RWS 200, RWS 305W, General Writing Assistance
BIOL 212, BIOL 336, CHEM 100, COMM 321, ENS 200, ENS 265, ENS 304, ENS 307, PSY 101, RWS 200, RWS 305W, General Writing Assistance
----------
Tuesdays: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesdays: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Thursdays: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
----------
Major(s): Kinesiology, Emphasis in Prephysical Therapy
Current Year: Fourth Year
Graduating: Fall. 2026
Career Goals: Nurse practitioner
Hometown: Pleasant Hill, California, USA
Felix Nguyen
Felix Nguyen
CHEM 200, MATH 110, MATH 120, MATH 140, MATH 141, MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 211, MATH 252, PHYS 195, PHYS 196, RWS 200, General Writing Assistance
CHEM 200, MATH 110, MATH 120, MATH 140, MATH 141, MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 211, MATH 252, PHYS 195, PHYS 196, RWS 200, General Writing Assistance
----------
Mondays: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuesdays: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wednesdays: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursdays: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
----------
Gabriella Schorn
Gabriella Schorn
BIOL 203, CHEM 200, CHEM 232
BIOL 203, CHEM 200, CHEM 232
----------
Mondays: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesdays: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursdays: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
----------
Major(s): Microbiology, Emphasis in Clinical Laboratory Science
Current Year: Second Year
Cocurricular Activities: Member of Women in Medicine and Women in Science Society
Graduating: Spring. 2028
Career Goals: Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Hometown: San Diego CA, USA
Fun Fact(s): I love talking about Manatees!
Most Important Values: I value compassion, understanding, persistence, and growth.
ISIS ROMERO
ISIS ROMERO
BIOL 212, NURS 202, NURS 206, NURS 219, NURS 221, NURS 321, SPAN 301, SPAN 302
BIOL 212, NURS 202, NURS 206, NURS 219, NURS 221, NURS 321, SPAN 301, SPAN 302
----------
Tuesdays: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Wednesdays: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Thursdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
----------
Major(s): Nursing
Minor(s): Spanish
Student Facet: First-Gen Student
Graduating: Spring. 2027
Luisa Mojica
Luisa Mojica
BIOL 212, NURS 202, NURS 206, NURS 219, NURS 304, PSY 101
BIOL 212, NURS 202, NURS 206, NURS 219, NURS 304, PSY 101
----------
Mondays: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursdays: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
----------
Major(s): Nursing
Current Year: Third Year
Cocurricular Activities: Student Nurses Association Board Member, Teaching Assistant (TA) position for NURS 202 Lab, active member of AB Samahan Catalyst Auxillary
Graduating: Spring 2028
Career Goals: ICU Nurse / Trauma Nurse
Hometown: Chula Vista, California, USA
Fun Fact(s): I was born in Hawaii!
Most Important Values: Family, compassion, empathy, community, knowledge, learning, optimism
Self-Care Advice: I like to do activities that I enjoy such as reading, taking walks in nature, and spending time with family and friends.
Maddie Kallas
Maddie Kallas
COMM 103, PSY 230, PSY 260
COMM 103, PSY 230, PSY 260
----------
Mondays: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesdays: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wednesdays: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursdays: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
----------
Major(s): Psychology
Minor(s): Interdisciplinary Studies (Weber Honors College)
Current Year: Second Year
Graduating: Spring 2029
Hometown: San Ramon, California, USA
Favorite Hobbies: Playing the violin and guitar, baking, going to concerts, and traveling to new places
Most Important Values: Family, compassion, empathy, community, knowledge, learning, optimism
Self-Care Advice: Go to the gym, listen to music, and relax on the beach
Palak Poddar
Palak Poddar
COMM 103, CSP 320, PSY 211, PSY 280, PSY 350
COMM 103, CSP 320, PSY 211, PSY 280, PSY 350
----------
Mondays: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesdays: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
----------
Major(s): Psychology
Minor(s): Counseling and Social Change
Student Facet: International Student
Current Year: Third Year
Career Goals: I am aspiring to become a Clinical Psychologist
Hometown: Delhi, India
Favorite Hobbies: One of my biggest passions is dance, which I’ve always found to be a great way to express myself and relieve stress. I also enjoy spending time listening to music, going for walks, and taking breaks to reset my mind when things get busy. Alongside that, I’m really interested in learning about people and how they think, which is part of why I’m drawn to psychology. These hobbies help me stay balanced and motivated in both my personal and academic life.
Favorite Quote: "Remember why you started."
REO Tutor - P.M.
REO Tutor - P.M.
COMM 103, JAPAN 111, JAPAN 112, MATH 151, ME 190
COMM 103, JAPAN 111, JAPAN 112, MATH 151, ME 190
----------
Mondays: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesdays: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Thursdays: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
----------
Wren Iswandhi
Wren Iswandhi
AE 280, COMM 103, MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 254, ME 190, ME 200, ME 202, ME 220, ME 240, PHYS 195
AE 280, COMM 103, MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 254, ME 190, ME 200, ME 202, ME 220, ME 240, PHYS 195
----------
Mondays: 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Thursdays: 2:30pm - 5:00pm
----------
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Minor(s): Mathematics
Current Year: Third Year
Cocurricular Activities: Vice President for Alpha Omega Epsilon, Pride House Mentor at The Pride Center, Officer of Tau Beta Pi
Career Goals: Entertainment Engineer
Hometown: Sunnyvale, California, USA
Hobbies / Passions: Sewing my own clothing, embroidery, painting, drawing, photography; I've costume designed & worked tech crew for theatre shows in the past
Fun Fact(s): I've shared a Broadway stage with Whoopi Goldberg
Tutoring Center REO Staff
Tutoring Center REO Staff
Baramee Peper anan, ed.D. (Dr. Peper) - he/him/his
Baramee Peper anan, ed.D. (Dr. Peper) - he/him/his
Lead General Advisor and Retention Specialist
Dr. Baramee Peper Anan (Dr. Peper) graduated with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in Psychology from UC San Diego's Thurgood Marshall College in 2006 and went on to earn an. M.A. in Postsecondary Educational Leadership with a Specialization in Student Affairs (PELSA) from San Diego State University in 2009. After over a decade of professional experience in postsecondary education, he went on to receive an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from UC San Diego and CSU San Marcos in 2023, studying how environmental and interpersonal interactions influence the academic selections of Transgender and/or Nonbinary undergraduates.
Dr. Peper has had the opportunity to work in a variety of postsecondary education capacities and leadership roles serving undergraduate students, including Student Conduct, Career Services, Educational Opportunity Programs, Residential Life, Admissions, Cultural Centers, Enrollment Services, Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, and as a lecturer on multiculturalism and coaching/advising. He currently serves as the Lead General Advisor and Retention Specialist in the Residential Education Office (REO) providing academic advising and overseeing the REO Tutoring Center at South Campus Plaza - South. He enjoys providing support to students and advocating for their needs while also challenging them to expand their horizons.
"We must always attempt to lift as we climb." (Angela Davis, derived from Mary Church Terrell)
"United we stand, divided they'll catch us one by one." (Empress Jose, Oakland NGLTF Conference 2005)
"Everything we do has got to contribute to the struggle because everything they do is grinding us into dust. And we will not be ground." (Maya Angelou)
"Whenever I despair, I remember that the way of truth and love has always won. There may be tyrants and murderers and, for a time, they may seem invincible. But, in the end, they always fail. Think of it. Always." (Mahatma Gandhi)
Vision
Vision
That every residential student feels comfortable coming to the REO Tutoring Center for academic tutoring support and leaves with strategies and resources towards academic confidence and success.
Mission
Mission
Aligning with REO’s Mission, Values, and Residential Curriculum Model, the mission of the REO Tutoring Center is to positively support and challenge students living on campus in their personal growth, sense of belonging, social responsibility, and active learning. Through engaging tutoring interactions and academic programs, the REO Tutoring Center is dedicated to developing and enhancing residents' academic success so they may develop holistically as scholars.
Values
Values
The REO Tutoring Center:
Recognizes each residential student as unique individuals with their own learning styles and academic needs.
Understands and values that each residential student comes to the REO Tutoring Center with different life experiences and situations.
Is committed to academic integrity, responsible decision-making, and promoting lifelong learning.
History
History
The REO Tutoring Center opened in Fall 2025 as a centralized location for all residential SDSU students to get tutoring for their academic needs. Located on the second-floor of South Campus Plaza - South, it provides space for residential students to revisit learning concepts and strategies with REO Tutors who have taken the course before, a study space with academic and testing resources readily available, and a place to recharge and refuel with snacks, coffee, and tea in community with other residential students.
Dr. Baramee Peper Anan (Dr. Peper) became the inaugural lead for this Center on April 1, 2025 with a student-staff of 18 tutors.
Page updated
Report abuse