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Tutors and Academic Support

ISC Tutors specialize in different subject areas and are a great resource for students. Tutors can provide general tips and information or can work with you to explain complex subjects that you may be struggling with. Tutors are friendly, helpful and want to help you improve and succeed as a student! Tutor contact details will be posted on this page from September to April each year.

ISC Fall 2026 Tutors

Eric

Biology and Chemistry

Drop-in hours in the ISC: Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

My name is Eric Sainnawap. I am a 4th-year Biology student in an Honours Specialization in Genetics. I am an Indigenous student from Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug. I am happy to help with first-year, second-year, and some third-year science courses, mainly Biology and Chemistry. 


 

My Courses:
First Year: Biology 1001, Biology 1002, Chemistry 1301, and Chemistry 1302
Second Year: Chemistry 2213, Chemistry 2223, Biochemistry 2280, Biology 2581, Biology 2601, Biology/Statistics 2244, Biology 2483, and Biology 2382 
Third year: Biology 3592, Biology 3593, Biology 3594, Biology 3595, and Biology 3601

My Availability: 
Wednesday, 1:30-4:30
Thursday, 12:30-2:30
Friday, 1:30-4:30

My Contact: esainnaw@uwo.ca

Erin

Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Geography, Writing Support

Drop-in hours in the ISC: Variable, please see the full bio.

Hi, my name is Erin Tenpenny, and I’m a current master’s student in Environment and Sustainability at Western. I completed my undergraduate degree at McMaster in Sustainable Chemistry, where I built a wide knowledge base in chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, and physical and human geography, all subjects which I am happy to help with! I can also help with select advanced topics in each discipline, so please don’t hesitate to ask.

My program’s schedule is irregular, so my drop-in hours may differ week to week. Please don’t hesitate to reach out by email if my drop-in hours aren’t working for you- I’ll do my best to accommodate you and your learning!

First Year Courses: Chemistry 1301, Chemistry 1302, EnvirSci 1021, Earth Sciences 1022, Earth Sciences 1023/2123, Earth Sciences 1083

Second Year Courses: Chemistry (2210, 2271, 2273, 2283, 2281) EnvirSci 2300, Earth Sciences (2200, 2201, 2230, 2240)

Other: Chemistry 3330, Chemistry 3371F, Chemistry 3391, Earth Sciences 4431

My Contact: etenpenn@uwo.ca

My Availability Fall 2026

Phineas

Research, Writing, Citations, Formatting, School / Grant Applications, Artist Statements, Portfolios, and Project Proposals

Drop-in hours in the ISC: Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Hi! My name is Phineas Ambrose, and I'm a first-year PhD student in Theory and Criticism. I come from an English Literature and Film Studies background, and my main research focuses on how gamers experience multiplayer metaverses. I'm also an animator and filmmaker. When I'm not neck-deep in a stack of class readings, I'm usually shooting pics at a concert or writing an overly serious album review.
I'm happy to help with research, writing, citations, formatting, school/grant applications, artist statements, portfolios, and project proposals. You can also just come by with a half-formed idea, and we can figure out what it wants to be together.
My Contact: esavche@uwo.ca

Tara

Research, Writing, Citations, Formatting, School Applications, Cover Letters, CV and Resume Development

Drop-in hours in the ISC: Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Hello! My name is Tara Lundy and I'm completing a PhD in Nursing. My clinical background is in sexual assault domestic violence, and community mental health and addictions. My research interests center on gender-based violence, women's health, mental health, and health equity. I enjoy swimming, running, baking, and watching documentaries!

I am happy to support with research, writing, citations, formatting, school applications, cover letters, or CV and resume development. Feel free to ask me anything and I'll do my best to support you.

Don't hesitate to email me or swing by during office hours- I'm excited to meet you and looking forward to helping however I can.

My Availability: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m

My Contact: tlundy3@uwo.ca

Tyler

Engineering

Drop-in hours in the ISC: Monday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

My name is Tyler DeMille, and I’m a fifth year Civil Engineering student specializing in Structural Engineering at Western University. My home community is Six Nations of the Grand River. I’m available to help with a variety of first, second, and third-year engineering courses and am happy to support students with course concepts, assignments, and problem solving.

My Contact: tdemill@uwo.ca