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Sean Ammon

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I like math and helping people, and tutoring ties the two together!

Advice to Champlain Student?

Make use of all the things Champlain offers! Whether that be free public transit, free adobe software, library study rooms, or more. There’s so much useful stuff out there that you can use!

Fun Fact

I like to hike and do film photography in my free time!

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Caio Batista

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I love problem-solving, helping peers, and helping with other people’s work instead of doing my own.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Computers and software work on logic that seems like magic. Don’t fight it, understand it. We get to become magicians when we work with it.

Fun Fact

I come from all over the place, my parents are Italian and Dominican, I was born in NYC, but I grew up in Oaxaca, Mexico. if you hear an accent, it’s probably that of a Oaxacan teen.

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Jill Chapin

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I chose to be a tutor because I know how much support from my peers in the computer labs has helped me improve my confidence and skills in game development. I’m hoping to give other students that chance, and learn a little for myself along the way.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Get a cheap little notebook and a pencil. Carry those with you to jot down ideas, debug problems, plan tasks, etc. The cheaper the better, so you don’t care about wasting paper. Having a space for all your notes helps you start the mental work of designing and coding without the pressure of actually getting in-engine.

Fun Fact

My favorite animal is the cow!

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Eve Danziger

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I think one of the best ways of learning is teaching! Plus I’ve been wanting to use our labs more often.

Advice to Champlain Student?

When you notice yourself trying to brute-force a solution, take a step back (and a break if you need) and try to look at it from a different perspective!

Fun Fact

I have some mending skills and like to keep an emergency sewing kit on me 😀

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Abi Guertin

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I chose to become a tutor because I’ve worked as an editor in many of my writing classes and think my skills will be helpful for anyone looking for another set of eyes on their work.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Find a scheduling system that works for you and stick to it!

Fun fact

I love collecting CDs!

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Mae Haslam

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I love troubleshooting and working with people to solve problems. Game Art is a pressure-heavy major sometimes and solutions aren’t always obvious, so I want to help my peers find good resources and develop useful strategies.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Make lists when you feel overwhelmed by big projects. If you break the monolith up into individual steps, it usually stops feeling so insurmountable.

Fun Fact

I once caught a fish with a soup ladle.

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Avery Kelly

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Why do you want to be a tutor?

I love teaching and I love writing, so this combines them both.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Make friends, write a lot, and just experience college.

Fun fact

I have 5 cats

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Michael Levy

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I wanted to give back to the Champlain community.

Advice to Champlain Student?

You are more than your work; it is okay to stop and take a break.

Fun fact

I lifeguard at an amusement park over the summer.

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Ainsley Norris

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I love mentoring people, I find a lot of joy in being able to teach and guide.

Advice to Champlain Student?

If you’re on the fence about going out or staying in, go out!

Fun Fact

I am the president of the D&D&TTRPGs Club!

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Skylie O’Connor-Russo

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I decided to become a tutor because I enjoy reading and writing, as well as helping my peers.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Join clubs and groups, go to events, talk to people in your dorm and classes, and don’t procrastinate on assignments.

Fun Fact

I became an ordained minister because I was bored one night.

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Matthew O’Neill

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I want to share the things I’ve learned during my time here and inspire people to enjoy game development.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Be very aware of the scope of your game projects. Overscoping is an easy way to get overwhelmed/burnt out and not finish what you’re working on.

Fun fact

Godot is my primary game engine of choice!

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Yana Ramos

Why do you want to be a tutor?

Animation can be difficult and I want to help other students become more confident in their skills.

Advice to Champlain Student?

The key to happiness is setting your project in Maya.

Fun Fact

I love to bake.

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Russell

Why do you want to be a tutor?

When I was little I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. That’s not really my goal anymore, but I still really enjoy teaching, especially literature and writing analysis!

Advice to Champlain Student?

Do work in the labs when you can, being around other people in the same/similar major as you can help a lot!

Fun fact

I play the fiddle!

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Faye Sanders

Why do you want to be a tutor?

As a tutor, I hope to gain experience working collaboratively with other people and to be part of a welcoming community for new students

Advice to Champlain Student?

Treat every experience as an opportunity to learn something new.

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Tristan Schonfeldt-Aultman

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I found that I would already often help out fellow students with schoolwork, so I thought it would be great to become an actual tutor. I believe it also helps me refine my skills as well, so it’s really a win-win.

Advice to Champlain Student?

It’s a good practice to seek advice from others sometimes, whether that be for assignments, resume help, or just general advice. Since one of the benefits of college is getting to study with others (as well as having access to student services that help with these exact things), why not broaden your perspective and build you knowledge with the help of your student peers and faculty if you are stuck or curious about something? It’s usually pretty helpful!

Fun Fact

Besides locking myself in my little programming dungeon for long periods of time, I also really like going outside and doing things like mountain biking. I once did an 82 mile ride up one of the tallest mountains in the San Francisco Bay Area (Mount Diablo) which was as fun as it was tiring.

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