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 Winter 2026 Tutors
Alex– Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology
Drop-in hours in the ISC
Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m.
My name is Alex Redden. I am a 4th year Medical Sciences student doing an Honors Specialization in Biochemistry of Infection and Immunity. I enjoy spending my free time outdoors golfing, fishing, camping and motorcycling.
I can confidently help with: Biology courses (1001, 1002, and 2244), Physics (1201), Chemistry (1301 and 2213), Microbiology and Immunology (2500, 3400, and 3300), and Biochemistry (2280, 3381, 3382, 3390, and 4415). I've taken many of the other 1st and 2nd year general science courses so please if you have any questions about another course don't hesitate to reach out and I'll try my best to help.
If my ISC hours don't work for you, send me an email and I'll try to set up a meeting at a time more convenient for you.
Contact: aredden@uwo.ca
Anthony - Research, Anatomy, Writing, Health Sciences
Drop-in hours in the ISC
Fridays from 01:00 p.m. to 02:00 p.m.
Hi! My name is Anthony Bullock, I am a 4th year Health Sciences completing an Honors Specialization in Health Sciences. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family, cooking, hiking, and being outdoors.
I can help with Human Anatomy and/or body systems courses in lower or upper years (ex: HS 2300, HS 3300, KIN 2222, KIN 3222). I can also help with any writing courses across all disciplines, and I am very familiar with formats such as APA, MLA, and Chicago. In addition, I can help you prepare applications for research positions and guide you through the process of finding undergraduate research volunteer or work opportunities.
My academic background is broad so if you have any specific courses that you would like help with, please feel free to send me an email. We can book a zoom meeting if my ISC hours do not work with your schedule.
Contact: wbullock@uwo.ca
Eric - Biology and Chemistry
Drop-in hours in the ISC
Mondays from 11:30am to 1:30pm
Wednesdays from 11:30am to 1:30pm
Thursdays from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
My name is Eric Sainnawap. I am a 3rd year Biology student doing an Honors Specialization in Genetics. I am an indigenous student from Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug. I am happy to help with first-year and second-year biology courses, biochemistry 2280 and chemistry courses 1301, 1302, 2213. Don't hesitate to come by during drop-in hours and I'll try my best to support you.
Contact: esainnaw@uwo.ca
Reeghan - English, Writing, Social Sciences
Virtual Drop-in hours
Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/99331756601
Passcode: 778310
Any other time is book by appointment. Feel free to email me and we can book a time that works for you!
My name is Reeghan Denommee, and I recently graduated from Western University with an Honours Specialization in English Language and Literature. I’m now preparing to pursue a Master’s in Archaeology.
I’m here to support you with English and writing, including essay structure, editing, proofreading, assignments, and general advice. Feel free to email me papers you’d like reviewed, and I can provide editing suggestions and feedback to strengthen your work. I can also assist with first-year and some second-year Political Science courses, as well as Social Science and Humanities courses. For those interested in archaeology, history, or related fields, I’d be happy to share insights and guidance as well.
Contact: rdenomm3@uwo.ca
Tara- Research, Writing, Citations, Formatting, School Applications, Cover Letters, CV and Resume Development
Drop-in hours in the ISC
Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 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.
Contact: tlundy3@uwo.ca
Tyler– Engineering
Drop-in hours in the ISC
Mondays from 01:30 p.m. to 03:30 p.m.
Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m.
ENG courses that I’m comfortable in assisting:
·ENGSCI 1022Y ENGINEERING STATICS
·CEE 2202 MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
·CEE 2220 INTRO TO STRUCTURAL ENG
·CEE 2221 STRUCTURAL THEORY & DESIGN
·CEE 2224 ENGINEERING FLUID MECHANICS
Contact: tdemill@uwo.ca
Lexi– Essay Writing, Citation, Resume, and Cover Letter
Drop-in hours in the ISC
Mondays from 02:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m.
Wednesdays from 02:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Boozhoo! I am Lexi Alarie and I am an Ojibwe woman from Red Rock First Nation in Thunder Bay, Ontario. I am currently in my fourth year of my undergraduate program with a major in English Literature and a minor in Indigenous Studies. Outside of school, I enjoy bodybuilding and reading 17th century British literature (which I plan to study in my second master's after the MLIS program)!
What can I help students with:
· Reviewing and providing feedback on any writing assignments across disciplines
· Guidance on essay writing, including brainstorming, structuring, and editing
· Support with MLA formatting and citation styles
· Assistance with professional documents such as resumes and cover letters
Contact:lalarie2@uwo.ca or for urgent matters (705) 288-7412
Ryan– Math, Physics and Engineering Courses
Drop-in hours in the ISC
Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 03:30 p.m.
My name is Ryan Parkinson. I am in my last year of mechanical engineering. My home reserve is Aamjiwnaang First Nation. I love to help teach and explain concepts. I was able to help students last year and hope to do even more this year! Please contact me if you need help and I can make it work with my schedule.
Contact: Rparkin6@uwo.ca
Eitan– Health Sciences, Biochemistry, Math, and Physics
Drop-in hours in the ISC
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm
For one-on-one bookings, schedule an appointment here.
My name is Eitan Korvat, and I’m a Master’s student in Environment and Sustainability at Western University. I completed my Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences at McMaster University, concentrating in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, with a minor in Environmental Sciences. I love the outdoors and enjoy spending my time skiing, running, and kayaking.
I can comfortably help with many life science courses, as well as computer science and statistics (specifically in Python and R).
Here are some of the courses I can help with:
Applied Math: 1201
Calculus: 1000, 1301, 1500, 1501
Physics: 1101, 1201, 1501
Computer Science: 1020, 1026
Statistical Sciences: 1023, 2037
Chemistry: 1301, 1302, 2213
Biology: 1001, 1002, 2244, 2581
Biochemistry: 2280
I can also help with other biochemistry or health science topics, academic writing, research applications, and environmental science coursework. Please do not hesitate to reach out and get in touch!
Contact:ekorvat@uwo.ca
Andrea– Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
Drop-in hours in the ISC
January: Mondays and Tuesdays from 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
Courses I can help out with:
First year: Bio 1001, 10002, Chem 1301, 1302, Math 1228, 1229
Second year: Bio 2244, 2601, 2483, 2280, 2290
I can help with questions about upper-year Biology courses
Contact:aong8@uwo.ca
Stephanie– Psychology, Statistics, Science
Drop-in hours in the ISC:
Tuesdays from 9:00AM to 12:30PM
Wednesdays from 01:00 PM to 4:00PM
Thursdays from 9:00AM to 12:30PM
*Out of Office Thursday February 5; Replacement Hours: Monday February 2, from 9:00AM to 12:30PM*
Hi! My name is Steph and I’m a current graduate student in Year 2 of a MSc Psychology in
the Cognitive, Developmental, and Brain Sciences stream. Additionally, I completed a BSc
Psychology with an Honours Specialization in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at
Western. Thus, I’m extremely familiar with Psychology at Western and Western in general!
I’m really excited about working with the Indigenous Student Centre to provide support to
students! I can be of help with courses in Psychology, Statistics, Neuroscience, and I’m
quite familiar with 1000 level Biology and 2000 level Anatomy. Generally, I can help with
writing and APA citations as well as provide details about graduate school or research!
If you have further questions or my ISC hours don’t work for you, please feel free to email
me! I would be happy to set something up that works with both of our schedules. I look
forward to meeting you and helping in whatever way possible!
Contact: slarmer3@uwo.ca
Writing Support One-to-one appointments in the ISC
Meet with writing advisors in the Indigenous Student Centre!
Indigenous students are invited to email Paul Schmidt (Writing Support Centre) to book a one-to-one writing appointment in the Indigenous Student Centre.
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:
