Student-Led Workshops (Academic Excellence Workshops)
MESA Academic Excellence
Workshop Schedule
Spring 2023
(days, times & locations are subject to change); (for in-person workshops, masks not required but highly recommended)
Meet Our Facilitators
BIOLOGY 205/206/207 - Danielle Alamillo
Faculty Advisor: Thomas Lechuga
About Danielle: Hello! I’m currently a Biology major with the hopes of achieving my lifelong passion of working in the medical field as a pediatrician. I know the tough challenges firsthand of Biology 205 but I did not expect to love biology as much as I do now after taking this course. I hope that I am able to pass on my insight and strategies for this course to the best of my ability. Email: dalamillo@valleycollege.edu.
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Day |
Time |
Workshop Location |
| Fridays | 2:00-4:00 pm |
PS-107 |
CHEMISTRY 101 - Agustin Figueroa
Faculty Advisor: Ana Mayo
About Agustin: Hello, my name is Agustin Figueroa and I wanted to personally introduce myself as I will be a MESA facilitator for Chemistry 101. I have taken pretty much all of the Chemistry classes offered at Valley College and without a doubt, I know the struggle that comes with chemistry. My job is to encourage and support you during your academic career as there will be many difficult challenges ahead. I will be holding in person workshops for chemistry topics ranging from day one to the final exam review. Below are my workshop hours and I look forward to seeing you. Please feel free to stop by or email me with any questions at a.figueroa6822@student.sbccd.edu or afigueroa@valleycollege.edu.
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Day |
Time |
Workshop Location |
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Mondays |
1:00-3:00 pm |
PS-129 (in STEM-MESA Center) |
| Thursdays | 2:00-4:00 pm |
PS-129 (in STEM-MESA Center) |
CHEMISTRY 105 - Huan "Emmy" Ziprick
Faculty Advisor: Carol Jones
About Emmy: Greetings! My name is Huan Ziprick but please call me Emmy. I am currently a student nurse at CSUSB and a Chemistry 105 facilitator. Chem 105 is about an introduction to general and organic chemistry. This class gives you an excellent foundation to general and organic chemistry and prepares you for a higher level of chemistry. Although my major is in nursing, I have great love towards Chemistry and I hope to give you some help in Chemistry and experiences in nursing programs. Email: hziprick@valleycollege.edu.
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Day |
Time |
Workshop Location |
| Tuesdays | 7:00-9:00 pm |
To attend Zoom workshop, click here:
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| Fridays | 7:00-9:00 pm |
CHEMISTRY 150 - Denise Becerra
Faculty Advisor: Amy Avelar
About Denise: I am the Chemistry 150 MESA facilitator. I am very excited to be helping you all with chemistry. Chemistry can be very challenging; my goal is to help break down difficult concepts so you can understand them. I hope to help you all gain confidence when tackling challenging chemistry problems. Email: dbecerra@valleycollege.edu.
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Day |
Time |
Workshop Location |
| Wednesdays | 10:00-11:00 am |
PS-128 (in STEM-MESA Center) |
| Wednesdays | 5:30-7:30 pm |
To attend Zoom workshop click here: Chem 150 Workshop |
| Thursdays | 10:00-11:00 am |
PS-128 (in STEM-MESA Center) |
CHEMISTRY 151 - Aryah Seraj
Faculty Advisors: Sheri Lillard
About Aryah: Hello everyone, I am Aryah Seraj, and I will be your Chemistry 151 facilitator. I have a deep passion for chemistry, and I love the different concepts presented. I also think there is just the right amount of math incorporated, which I love as well. I am graduating from San Bernardino Valley College with my AA degree in Biological and Physical Sciences this Spring 2022. However, I will still take courses at Valley over the next year. I am starting Cal State University San Bernardino in the Fall of 2022. I plan on majoring in chemistry, and once I graduate with my bachelor’s degree in 2024, I plan on applying to medical school. Chemistry 151 is definitely a tough course, but I am excited to help and create a good learning environment. With effort, great goals can be achieved! Email: dbecerra@valleycollege.edu.
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Day |
Time |
Workshop Location |
| Wednesdays | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
PS-107 |
CHEMISTRY 212 - Jennely Diego
Faculty Advisor: Jessy Lemieux
About Jennely: Hi my name is Jennely Diego and of all the subjects I never thought I would be tutoring chemistry but here I am enjoying every moment with you all! Chemistry was a subject I wasn’t familiar with until I started taking classes at SBVC and fell in love with it. It is a joy to be the SI Leader for Chemistry 212. A little bit about myself: I am both an outdoors and indoors person and in my spare time I love to go hiking, running, and do some reading. I am almost always listening to music. As my time as an SI Leader, I hope to make organic chemistry a fun learning experience despite the challenges. Email: jdiego@valleycollege.edu.
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Day |
Time |
Workshop Location |
| Tuesdays | 5:00-7:00 pm |
To attend Zoom workshop, click here: |
| Wednesdays | 8:30-11:00 am |
PS-125 (in STEM-MESA Center) |
CHEMISTRY 213 - Nicole Shad
Faculty Advisor: Jessy Lemieux
About Nicole: Hello everyone, I am Nicole Shad your Organic Chemistry facilitator. Ochem is known for its challenging nature; however, I will strive to bring you the light and fun side of ochem while helping you tackle the more challenging material. Ochem is a passion of mine and I sincerely hope to share that passion with you all. I look forward to virtually meeting you all. Email: nshad@valleycollege.edu.
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Day |
Time |
Workshop Location |
| Tuesdays | 9:00-11:00 am |
To attend Zoom workshop, click here: Chem 213 Workshop |
| Wednesdays | 3:30-5:30 pm |
PS-125 (in STEM-MESA Center) |
MATH 103 - Alexis Guzman
Faculty Lead: Bethany Tasaka
About Alexis: Hello! My name is Alexis Guzman, and I will be the MATH 103 facilitator this semester! I got my bachelors degree in child development from Portland State before deciding to switch career paths and begin the journey towards medical school. I have spent the last 2.5 years taking science and math courses as a part of the prerequisites and so I definitely know how difficult and draining these courses can be. I hope that I can be a helpful resource for you on your own journey and that I can use my knowledge and experience to help you through this course with ease. I look forward to working with you! Email: nshad@valleycollege.edu.
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Day |
Time |
Workshop Location |
| Mondays | 6:00-8:00 pm |
To attend Zoom workshop, click here: |
| Tuesdays | 9:00-11:00 am | |
| Wednesdays | 6:00-8:00 pm | |
| Thursdays | 9:00-11:00 am |
MATH 151 - Eva Santoyo
Faculty Lead: Anthony Castro
About Eva: Hello! My name is Eva Santoyo and I'm pursuing a bachelor’s in computer engineering. I am aware how difficult Calculus can be. However, I know with the correct guidance it can become easier. I hope to help anyone that needs assistance in Calculus! Email: e.santoyo9083@student.sbccd.edu.
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Day |
Time |
Workshop Location |
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Mondays |
11:00 am-1:00 pm |
To attend Zoom workshop, click here:
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Tuesdays |
2:00-4:00 pm | |
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Wednesdays |
11:00 am-1:00 pm | |
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Fridays |
2:00-4:00 pm |
MATH 250 - Garret Wulc
Faculty Advisor: Michael Mayne
About Garret: Greetings everyone I am super excited to introduce myself - My name is Garret Wulc. I am currently a mathematics major with a focus on education with hopes of achieving my BS and masters degrees. I look forward to the privilege of working with you and helping you succeed in your college careers. I will be here to assist with all of your calculus 1 and plane trigonometry questions as well as provide guidance in being successful throughout your course. Email: gwulc@valleycollege.edu.
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Day |
Time |
Workshop Location |
| Mondays |
8:00-9:00 am 12:00-1:00 pm |
PS-166 |
| Tuesdays | 10:30 am-12:30 pm |
PS-166 |
| Thursdays |
8:00-10:00 am 12:00-2:00 pm |
To attend Zoom Workshop, click here: |
| Fridays |
8:00-10:00 am |
To attend Zoom Workshop, clilck here: |
PSYCH TECH - Ines Machado
Faculty Advisor: Maria Valdez
About Ines: Hello my name is Ines and I’m currently working towards completing the Psych Tech program. I know this program can be quite stressful and fast paced but we can get through it together. I will do my best to assist you towards success and hopefully make the experience easier! Email: imachado@valleycollege.edu.
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Day |
Time |
Workshop Location |
| Mondays | 12:30-3:30 pm | HLS-137 |
| Tuesdays | 5:00-7:00 pm |
To attend Zoom workshop, click here: |
| Wednesdays | 12:30-3:30 pm | HLS-137 |
| Thursdays | 5:00-7:00 pm |
To attend Zoom workshop, click here: |
| Fridays | 8:00 am-12:00 pm | HLS-137 |
