Meet the Tutors
Learning Resources Center (LRC) & Tutoring Services
Tutoring Services Summer 2024
In-Person Tutoring:
Monday – Thursday: 10-3:00 pm Room L202D
Zoom tutoring:
Mon-Thu 11-3:00 pm
You will find the tutors’ schedule in the following link:
Tutor Schedule Fall 2024
 | Vy Ho (Evie) Bio & Tutoring Experience: I am an international student from Vietnam and I have been tutoring at COA since Fall 2022. Some of the things I love most about tutoring are helping students with their academic needs and being able to create an environment where we can all learn from each other. Fun Fact: I love animals and traveling. In my free time, I enjoy exploring the city, trying new foods, and meeting people from different cultures. |
 | Chanceline Zannou Bio & Clerical Experience: I am from West Africa, Benin Republic, and I have been a clerk at COA since Fall 2022. Some of the things I love most about being a clerk are being able to meet with different people from diverse backgrounds and cultures; helping students and making sure they get the necessary help for their academic work; and creating a safe and fun environment. Fun Fact: I love dancing and traveling. In my leisure time, I enjoy creating dance steps with friends. I also find joy in exploring the city, different countries, and making friends. |
 | Junhao Ma (Jay) Bio & Experience: Hello, my name is Junhao Ma (Jay), an economics tutor at the College of Alameda. Besides economics, I excel in Pre-calculus, Calculus, History, and basic Biology. I’m fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese and enjoy playing basketball and hiking. I believe that a healthy mind and body are vital for academic success. My tutoring style is to support the tutee and help them achieve academic goals and enjoy learning. Fun fact: One fun fact about me is I’m fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese, but sometimes I mix them up and end up speaking “Cantodarin”! |
 | Nhi Nguyen Bio & Tutoring Experience: My major is accounting, I can help you with solving problems related to Canvas, Word, Excel, and ESOL. I like spending my free time gathering with the people I love and promoting my well-being. Fun Fact: One fun fact about me is that although I’m not good at math I still want to become an accountant |
 | Erson Payopay Tutor: Math & English Major: Computer & Information Sciences Bio & Tutoring Experience: 2nd year Community College student trying to transfer to either UC Berkeley or UC Irvine. I was a peer tutor at my high school and have decided to continue tutoring here at COA. I like to create a secure space for students to learn and grow. Fun Fact: I enjoy cooking in my spare time, and if I had to choose a type of food to eat for the rest of my life I’d choose Mexican food. |
| Quan Anh Pham
Fun Fact: I am really good with Math, but I don’t actually like the subject.
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| Rusty William Levis Tutor: Math & Statistics Major: Mathematics & Computer Science Bio & Tutoring Experience: For the last 11 years, I have been tutoring Math (especially Statistics) at the College of Alameda. My career has been programming databases for various banking institutions and actuary. I found tutoring to be a most rewarding endeavor. Fun Facts: I like cooking, puzzles, and billiards |
 | Thai Duong Bio & Tutoring Experience: My background is in Business Administration, emphasizing in Data Analytics and Investment Management Firms. Since 2020, I have been working at LRC as tutor in the Computer Open Lab answering to students’ questions about how to do better in college. I believe that sharing knowledge between students and tutors it create positive environment in the college. Fun fact: I’m a book collector but I wouldn’t say I like reading a lot. Maybe 2 or 3 books per year. |
Our Contacts
Anna O’Neal
LRC Coordinator
P: (510) 748-2315
E: aoneal@peralta.edu
L: L Building – Second Floor