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Patti Andrews
Acct 210My name is Patricia Andrews and I am a Lake Norden, South Dakota native. I am a 2004 graduate of Hamlin High School and am currently a Senior Sociology major with a minor in Spanish. I will graduate in December of 2008. I am in my fourth semester of tutoring with the Wintrode Program. This semester I tutor Accounting 210 and 211, previously I also tutored Spanish 101 and 102.
I have one brother who is married and has two beautiful children, Joseph who is 4 and Elizabeth who is 1. I love to spoil and spend time with them.
Certification: Level 2 - Advanced Tutor
Fun Fact: I am an avid traveler and always take a few BIG trips during the year, in 2008 I will visit Norway in May, and then Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, and The Czech Republic in August.Olivia Boll
Biol 101, 103, 151, 153I am a sophomore Biology major with a pre-optometry specialization. I started tutoring during the Fall 2007 semester, and I tutor Biology. I am also a member of the SDSU rodeo team. I enjoy tutoring because I want to help other students while keeping up with my studies at the same time. My hobbies are intramural softball, collegiate rodeo, running, riding horses, and teaching Sunday school.
Fun Fact: I am a two-time High School Rodeo Queen.
Mikaela Dierks
Biol 151, 221, 325I am a junior at SDSU this year and I am majoring in Biology. I enjoy tutoring because I get the chance to meet new people!
Certification: Level 2 - Advanced Tutor
Fun Fact: I have a three legged dog.Kyle Dvoracek
Chem 106, 108I am a junior Pharmacy Major and am in my second semester of tutoring. Chemistry is my favorite subject, especially Organic Chemistry. When I'm not tutoring or learning about drugs, I play drumset for the theater department and have performed in all of the musicals for SDSU since my freshman year. I also used to teach drum lessons and drumlines all around the region. I'm a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity at SDSU, where I teach the new member classes.
Certification: Level 2 - Advanced Tutor
Fun Fact: I recently performed in the combo for the musical Cabaret in which I was required to be in complete drag.Adam Fergen
Phys 111, 113, 211, 213Hi my name is Adam Fergen and I'm a junior at SDSU majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I grew up on a farm in Dimock, SD which is south of Mitchell. I enjoy doing anything active like playing sports, hunting, fishing, and working out. became a physics tutor because I like learning, like physics, and am good at explaining difficult concepts.
Certification: Level 1
Fun Fact: One interesting fact about me is that I'm hopefully going to Minnesota this summer for an internship.Scott Finnesand
Phys 111, 113, 211, 213My name is Scott Finnesand. I am from Sisseton, SD. I am currently in my 6th semester at SDSU. My major is civil engineering. I am looking forward to graduating and possibly graduate school.
Certification: Level 2 - Advanced Tutor
Fun Fact: Some of the things I enjoy in my free time are playing sports (football, basketball, softball), watching movies, and hanging out with friends and family.Emily Jepsen
Chem 326, 328I’m a junior chemistry major and plan on attending Physician’s Assistant school. I enjoy tutoring because it’s fun and rewarding to see students improving their grades and meeting their goals. My favorite classes so far at SDSU have included Honors Organic Chemistry and Human Anatomy. I also enjoy animals, cooking and crocheting.
Certification: Level 2 - Advanced Tutor
Fun Fact: I work in a coffeehouse, and I love coffee!
Adam Kolander
Chem 112, 114I am a senior majoring in Biology and Chemistry, and am originally from Lakefield, MN. This is my 5th semester tutoring Chem 112 and 114.
Certification: Level 2 - Advanced Tutor
Fun Fact: I have been actively involved with the SDSU Statesmen throughout my time at SDSU.Casey Mortensen
Biol 101, 103I am a sophomore Biology/Pre-Med major. I tutor Biology 101 and 103. I started tutoring during the Fall 2007 semester. After I graduate I plan on pursuing a career as an OB/GYN physician.
Certification: Level 2 - Advanced Tutor
Fun Fact: I love wiener dogs.
Mark Raykowski
Biol 325I am from St. Paul, MN and am in my fourth semester of nursing. I am looking to move on to grad school in anesthetics. Hobbies and fun include playing various instruments, hockey, and traveling.
Certification: Level 2 - Advanced Tutor
Fun Fact: I once used a yellow highlighter as a drum stick so much that it exploded across my computer screen and pants.
Joe Rose
Chem 106, 112I am a sophomore with a pre-pharmacy major. I am from Owatonna, MN. I tutor Chem 106 and other early chemistry courses. I have been tutoring since fall of 2007.
Certification: Level 2 - Advanced Tutor
Fun Fact: I can solve a Rubik’s Cube in 3 minutes.Elise In't Veld
Biol 325I am a Biology/Pre-Medicine major with a Chemistry major. I am planning on going to medical school and going into ophthalmology (eye surgery). I've been involved as both an anatomy intern and the leader of the dissection team.
Certification: Level 1
Fun Fact: Something unique about me is the fact that I can wiggle my eyeballs.
Maria Tracy
Chem 112, 114Hey! My name is Maria Tracy. I'm a sophomore from Pierre, SD, and this is my second semester of tutoring. I'm a nutritional science major hoping to get into medical school or dental school (not sure which one I want to do yet). I love to play sports, workout, watch movies, and travel. I'm even going to Costa Rica this summer for 4 weeks!!
Certification: Level 2 - Advanced Tutor
Fun Fact: I'd rather eat a plate of fresh veggies and fruit than a pizza.Brandon Wegehaupt
Biol 221My name is Brandon Wegehaupt from Ethan, SD. I currently am in my 5th year at South Dakota State University pursuing a second degree in Biology. In May of '07 I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, and currently am finishing required classes to apply to Physician's Assistant grad schools. I enjoy studying the dynamics of the human body, and improving my knowledge in the field of medicine. Some of my hobbies include the outdoors, music, and playing almost any sport.
Certification: Level 1
Fun Fact: I lead sing for the alternative rock band "Shirts of Plenty". We are a cover band from Ethan, SD.Emily Tschetter
Chem 112, 114My name is Emily Tschetter. I am a Brookings, South Dakota native and am majoring in Biology for Pre-Dentistry while also studying LOTS of chemistry and Spanish. I hope to go to dental school and become an orthodontist and open my own family practice. This is my first semester tutoring for the Wintrode Center and I will focus on Chemistry 112 and 114 and Microbiology.
I keep myself busy with competing for the SDSU Women's Swimming and Diving team, participating in the Spanish Club, the Honors College and its student organization, Golden Key Honour Society, and I love to travel.Certification: Level 1
Fun Fact: A couple fun/interesting facts about myself are (1) that I will be traveling to South Africa this summer to volunteer in AIDS clinics for a few weeks and (2) I play a game called Bananagrams every Sunday with friends.
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