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 2024 Tutors
Kamila - Social Sciences and Humanities, History, Indigenous Studies, Essay writing/formatting and research
Drop-in hours in the ISC
Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (or by appointment)
My name is Kamila Costello (she/her), and I am currently doing my MA in Public History. I did my undergrad in History with a minor in Indigenous Studies at Brock University.
My tutor subjects are: Social Sciences and Humanities, History, Indigenous Studies, Essay writing/formatting and research.
Feel free to send me an email or stop by the ISC during my drop-in hours!
Contact: kcoste3@uwo.ca
Moe - biology, chemistry and medical science
Drop-in hours in the ISC
Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
My name is Moe Ko and I am currently doing a Master’s of Management of Applied Sciences. I completed my undergraduate degree here at Western University in Medical Sciences with an Honors Specialization in Medical Cell Biology. In my free time, I enjoy playing badminton and finding new places to eat in London. I have a strong interest in the sciences and in teaching as well, so please feel free to come by for help any time!
I can help best with 1st year biology (1001/1002) and chemistry (1301/1302) courses and can do my best to assist with some of the general 2nd year medical sciences courses as well (genetics, biochemistry, organic chemistry 1/2, anatomy, physiology, etc.).
Feel free to come by and ask questions about course content, study strategies, or even science programs/modules available at Western!
Contact: mko28@uwo.ca
Mojgan - math, statistics
Drop-in hours in the ISC
Mondays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Hello, my name is Mojgan, and I am a fourth-year Ph.D. student in the Mathematics Department at Western University. I completed my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in applied mathematics and have three years of tutoring experience in Western University's Math Department. As a Math tutor in the Indigenous Student Center, I am dedicated to helping students solve mathematical and statistical problems, improve their grades, and strengthen their math skills.
I can tutor all first- and second-year math and statistics courses, except Calculus 1000.
Please feel free to contact me via email or stop by the Indigenous Student Center.
Contact: mezadian@uwo.ca
Robyn - Health Studies and Nursing
Drop-in hours in the ISC
Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
My name is Robyn Lewis and I am currently doing a Master’s of Science in Nursing. I have a strong interest in health literacy and health promotion. I hold an undergraduate degree from Western University in both Health Studies and Nursing. I like to read and do puzzles in my free time, so if you know of any good books let me know!
I can assist with health studies and nursing courses (excluding pathophysiology), health science or nursing research methods, and I can try to help with anatomy. I can also help with study and research paper writing strategies.
Feel free to send me an email with any questions or come by during my tutoring hours.
Contact: rlewis47@uwo.ca
Ryan – First year calculus and physics courses, first year engineering courses, 2nd year mechanical courses
Drop-in hours in the ISC
Mondays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (or by appointment)
My name is Ryan Parkinson. I am a member of Aamjiwnaang First Nation. I’m going into my 3rd year of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at western. When I’m not studying, I like to ski and spend time with friends. I like to help others too so please come by with questions!
I can help with: Calculus 1, 2, and 3, Physics 1 and 2, all first-year engineering courses, and can try to help with any 2nd year mechanical courses. I can teach just about anything I’ve learned and love to do it so please come and ask questions whether its about content or study strategies. If my hours don’t work for you send me an email and we can set up a meeting.
Contact: rparkin6@uwo.ca
Sam - writing, citations, research, and formatting
Drop-in hours in the ISC
Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fridays from 10:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
My name is Sam Paskuski. Before coming to Western, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Lethbridge. This is where I grew up, on the traditional and continuing lands of the Blackfoot people! In my leisure time, I enjoy reading, hiking, and biking. I am thrilled for the opportunity to be involved with the Indigenous Student Center!
I can help with: writing, citations, research, and formatting, but feel free to ask me anything and I will try my best to respond in a supportive way! I can also try to answer any questions you may have about philosophy, political science, sociology, or anthropology. Come by and see me, I am very interested to know what you are studying!
Contact: spaskusk@uwo.ca
Academic Success
During your time at Western, the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) encourages you to utilize all the excellent services and supports on campus and within ISC. In addition to the Student Supports within ISC, here are a few other academic supports on-campus:
