Learning Success Center

Center for Academic Writing

Malti Rathore — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:30:55 +0000

Center for Academic Writing

Malti Rathore Tue, 06/25/2024 - 10:30

LSC/CAW provides free, peer-led learning support for all NEIU students.

The Center for Academic Writing (CAW) is the home of the Writing Intensive Program (WIP) provides support to both faculty and students at Northeastern. CAW was founded in October 2007 with the award of a U.S. Department of Education Title V grant and in July 2020, became part of the Learning Success Center.

The Writing Intensive Program (WIP) is comprised of undergraduate courses across the curriculum that fulfill NEIU’s writing intensive graduation requirement. Undergraduate students must successfully complete a WIP course of at least three credit hours within their discipline in order to graduate. Students should speak with their advisor to learn which course(s) will fulfill the WIP graduation requirement for their major.

WIP courses are content courses that are designed to help students master the course content, learn about writing in their chosen discipline, and improve their writing skills. LSC/CAW provides peer tutoring for students enrolled in WIP courses.

See the links on the left for more information about faculty support and WIP and Writing tutoring for students.

Make an Appointment

Malti Rathore — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:34:19 +0000

Make an Appointment

Malti Rathore Tue, 06/11/2024 - 14:34

LSC/CAW provides free, peer-led learning support for all NEIU students.

Appointments are strongly encouraged!

All tutor appointment times are available to students in person in the Ronald Williams Library on the main campus or online via Google Meet.
Tutor availability will differ depending on the type of tutoring offered.

Please contact us during our desk hours to make an appointment:

Call us at (773) 442-4568 or (773) 442-4492
Use Google (Nmail) Chat to chat with us by typing in “Learning Success Center”
Visit us in the Ronald Williams Library, 4th floor

Communicating with you in real time will help us get all the information we need to make the appointment.

spring 2025 DESK HOURS tuesDAY, jan. 21 THROUGH friDAY, May 16

Sunday: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

LSC/CAW will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12 for Lincoln's Birthday and Monday, Mar. 17 through Sunday, Mar. 23 for Spring Break.

GCOE Content Test Preparation

Malti Rathore — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:31:09 +0000

GCOE Content Test Preparation

Malti Rathore Tue, 06/11/2024 - 14:31

LSC/CAW provides free, peer-led learning support to students in the Goodwin College of Education who are preparing for the ILTS Content Exams.

Students who are preparing to take ILTS Content Exams should review the information available from the Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education website about test preparation workshops available through the College.

Students preparing for the tests are invited to work with LSC/CAW tutors in person on the main campus or online via Google Meet and should contact LSC/CAW to learn if LSC/CAW has tutors for the content exams they are preparing for.

All appointment times are available for in-person or online sessions with a tutor.

Contact LSC/CAW during our desk hours to make an appointment:

Call us at (773) 442-4568 or (773) 442-4492
Use Google (Nmail) Chat to chat with Learning Success Center
Visit us in the Ronald Williams Library, 4th floor

Communicating with you in real-time will help us get all the information we need to make the appointment.

spring 2025 DESK HOURS tuesDAY, Jan. 21 THROUGH FriDAY, may 16

Sunday: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

LSC/CAW will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12 for Lincoln's Birthday and Monday, Mar. 17 through Sunday, Mar. 23 for Spring Break.

Placement Test Preparation

Malti Rathore — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:27:36 +0000

Placement Test Preparation

Malti Rathore Tue, 06/11/2024 - 14:27

LSC/CAW provides free, peer-led learning support to students admitted to NEIU who need to take the NEIU English and Math Placement Tests.

Students who need to take the NEIU English and Math Placement Tests are invited to work with LSC/CAW tutors in person on the Main Campus or online via Google Meet to prepare for the tests. Students should review the information NEIU Testing Services provides on their website about the tests.

All appointment times are available for in-person or online sessions with a tutor.

Contact LSC/CAW during our desk hours to make an appointment with a Math or Writing Tutor

Call us at (773) 442-4568 or (773) 442-4492
Use Google (Nmail) Chat to chat with Learning Success Center
Visit us in the Ronald Williams Library, 4th floor

Communicating with you in real-time will help us get all the information we need to make the appointment.

Spring 2025 DESK HOURS TuesDAY, Jan. 21 THROUGH FriDAY, May 16

Sunday: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

LSC/CAW will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12 for Lincoln's Birthday and Monday, Mar. 17 through Sunday, Mar. 23 for Spring Break.

Learning Strategies

Malti Rathore — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:19:44 +0000

Learning Strategies

Malti Rathore Tue, 06/11/2024 - 14:19

LSC/CAW provides free, peer-led learning support for all NEIU students.

To be successful, college students need skills related to learning and time management. LSC/CAW has a Learning Strategies Tutor who can help students improve skills such as time management, project management, note taking, reading tips, study cycle planning, etc. Working with a Learning Strategies Tutor is a good way to improve study and learning skills that can help you be successful in any course.

Throughout the semester, LSC/CAW will offer sessions open to all NEIU students on topics such as Decoding the Syllabus, Managing Your Time, and Reading to Learn.

All appointment times are available for in-person or online sessions with a tutor.

LSC/CAW tutoring will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21 when the spring semester begins.

Contact LSC/CAW during our desk hours to make an appointment

Call us at (773) 442-4568 or (773) 442-4492
Use Google (Nmail) Chat to chat with Learning Success Center
Visit us in the Ronald Williams Library, 4th floor

Communicating with you in real-time will help us get all the information we need to make the appointment.

spring 2025 DESK HOURS tuesDAY, jan. 21 THROUGH FriDAY, may 16

Sunday: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

LSC/CAW will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12 for Lincoln's Birthday and Monday, Mar. 17 through Sunday, Mar. 23 for Spring Break.

Tutoring

Malti Rathore — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:14:31 +0000

Tutoring

Malti Rathore Tue, 06/11/2024 - 13:14

LSC/CAW provides free, peer-led learning support for all NEIU students.

LSC/CAW tutors are undergraduate and graduate NEIU students trained to support student learning in the following areas:

LSC/CAW tutors and staff work to promote active learning strategies, encourage student engagement, and provide content and skill support. Academic support is provided to students who are seeking assistance with understanding course concepts and preparing assignments, along with developing an improved learning system for college which includes motivation, academic engagement, brain-based habits for college learning, and learning strategies for note taking, textbook reading, and test taking.

Tutoring sessions are predominantly one-on-one and involve the tutor and the student having a conversation about what the student is working on and what they feel they need help with. Small group sessions, group review sessions, workshops, and course-specific drop-in hours are often scheduled throughout the semester.

Walk-in sessions are possible, but appointments are strongly encouraged in order to secure one-on-one time with a tutor. Most tutoring sessions are approximately 50-minutes long.

Why Work with a Tutor?

Everyone benefits from working with a tutor! LSC/CAW tutors are trained to support student learning. They help all students work through issues and questions related to course material, assignments, and assessments. Some things to know about tutoring:

It is free to NEIU students
All appointment times are available for in-person or online sessions, and writing and math appointments are offered seven days a week during Fall and Spring
Seeing a tutor on a regular basis helps you develop good study and writing habits
Tutors are NEIU students -- so they are familiar with NEIU and many of the classes they help students with
Working with a tutor is a way to check your understanding of material and to practice and improve math and writing skills

Who Are the Tutors?

All LSC/CAW tutors are NEIU undergraduate and graduate students who are recommended by faculty in their major departments. Tutors are hired through a rigorous application and interview process. All tutors participate in mandatory synchronous and asynchronous training activities in order to learn about the theory and practice of learning support and other information helpful to supporting NEIU students.

See Meet Our Student Staff to learn more about this semester’s tutors and check out We Hire Students to learn about available tutor and front desk positions.

Meet Our Student Staff

Malti Rathore — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:26:26 +0000

Meet Our Student Staff

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Meet our student workers! LSC/CAW tutors and front desk aides are undergraduate and graduate students from across NEIU.

Abby, Music Tutor

Abby is an undergraduate student studying music education. She is in her fifth year at NEIU and is graduating in May 2025. Her goal is to become a high school band director. Abby’s main instrument is French horn, but she also takes vocal lessons.

Fun Facts: Abby has a chocolate lab named Bear and an Australian shepherd named Daffodil. Her favorite aesthetics are purple themes and anything with flowers and butterflies. One of her hobbies is practicing a Japanese martial art called aikido.

Adarsh, Writing Tutor

Adarsh is a second-year graduate student studying Special Education. He is a first-generation college student and hopes to not only be a practicing special educator but also one day be a principal of a school.

Fun Facts: Adarsh’s favorite show is "Breaking Bad;" he's seen it six times and counting. He has been described as a walking talking encyclopedia for all things relating video games, movies, TV shows and history. He is a major foodie and loves visiting new food joints.

Aidan, Front Desk Aide

Aidan is a senior studying Accounting at NEIU. Born in Colorado and raised in Evanston, Illinois, he plans to work toward his CPA license after earning his bachelor’s degree.

Fun Facts: Aidan has been playing music since he was three years old and has learned to play nearly two dozen instruments. He’s currently playing guitar in a punk band called Bum Rush, based out of Chicago.

Alby, History Tutor

Alby is an undergraduate student working on a bachelor's degree in History with plans to obtain their Master's Degree in Secondary Education at NEIU. In the future, Alby hopes to become a high school history teacher and eventually work on their Ph.D. to become a history professor specializing in U.S. and Middle Eastern history. Outside of academia, Alby has a love for all sorts of arts ranging from music, fashion design, graphic design, reading, photography, and spray painting.

Fun Facts: Alby has a pet parrot named Rocky and enjoys their free time playing guitar, cooking, and film photography.

Alex, Front Desk Aide

Alex is a junior majoring in Biology with a concentration in Secondary Education. He plans on becoming a high school biology teacher within the Chicago Public Schools system.

Fun Facts: He enjoys playing Japanese role-playing video games such as "Persona 5."

Alicia, WIP Biology Tutor

Alicia is a senior Biology major minoring in Biomathematics. She transferred to NEIU from Harold Washington Community College in 2022. Before returning to school, she worked at the Adler Planetarium, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, and The Field Museum where she worked as a science educator and collections staff for the bryophyte department. She is passionate about education and improving her science communication skills. After completing her bachelor’s degree, Alicia hopes to attend graduate school to earn a Ph.D. in microbiology to gain the skills needed to pursue a career in infectious disease research.

Fun Facts: Alicia is a plant lady; her home is filled with a collection of plants she has collected on her travels. She also enjoys ceramics, baking, watching anime, and traveling.

Anika, PHIL/PSCI Tutor

Anika is an undergraduate student double majoring in Philosophy and Political Science. This is her third year at NEIU. For one of those semesters, she studied at NEIU’s partner university in Prague and took courses there that concentrated on European international relations. She wants to pursue her academic interests more in depth by attending graduate school.

Fun Facts: Anika likes to keep up with the news and read. Specifically, she enjoys reading books concerning topics she is highly skeptical about. She is always interested in whether they will end up convincing her to change her mind on anything.

Ardeshir, Chemistry/Math/Physics Tutor

Ardeshir is currently pursuing a B.S. in Biology and intends to apply to medical schools. He has a background in aerospace engineering, including a master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, with a focus on fluid dynamics, from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and a decade of experience as a management board member and owner of an engineering company involved in planning and project control for the construction of metro lines and stations in Tehran.

Fun Facts: Ardeshir loves visiting beach destinations and spending hours swimming and sunbathing by the shore. Additionally, he has a passion for both running and road biking, often dedicating ample time to pursuing those activities with enthusiasm.

Arshia, WIP CS 319/362 Tutor

Arshia is a Computer Science major with a concentration in IT. She is eager to learn more about AI and its applications, and Google is her dream company to work for! She loves baking, photography, and reading and wants to learn to play the violin and piano.

Fun Facts: Arshia enjoys thriller and suspense TV shows and books. She is also interested in anime, cars, and gaming. She loves Middle Eastern food, and her favorite thing to bake is tres leches cake — a delicious Mexican delicacy.

Asma, Writing Tutor

Asma is a second-year graduate student pursuing a master's degree in Special Education. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Education and Commerce and completed master’s in Sociology and Education. Asma worked for six years in India as a teacher for middle school students teaching English, Social Studies, and Global Citizenship. She hopes to have a career in teaching students with special needs and eventually pursue her Ph.D.

Fun Facts: Asma likes to play lawn tennis and badminton. She also likes listening to music and watching movies.

Daisy, GES Tutor

Daisy is working toward an M.A. in Geography & Environmental Studies at NEIU. Her interest in Geographic Information Science (GIS) applications and how it applies to public health led her interest in also completing graduate certificates in these subjects. She completed her B.A. in Environmental Studies with a minor in Applied Mathematics at NEIU in 2016. Once she completes her M.A. program, Daisy hopes to enter the field of GIS.

Fun Facts: Daisy enjoys watching movies and attending concerts in her free time.

David, Writing Tutor

David is a graduate student pursuing an M.A. in TESOL. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. David is an avid reader who also likes to write short stories in his free time. In the future, if it is kind, he hopes to teach abroad — preferably at the university level.

Fun Facts: David loves to play video games with his friends and fluffy dogs. He is also a heavy proponent of the afternoon nap.

Demetra, Writing Tutor

Demetra is an undergraduate student majoring in Elementary Education. She is an Illinois Golden Apple Scholar who is passionate about supporting students in schools of need. After she graduates in May 2025, she hopes to teach first or second grade in Chicago Public Schools. In her free time, Demetra enjoys cooking and listening to true crime podcasts.

Fun Facts: She has all five vowels in her last name!

Fawn, ART/ART History/Secondary Edu Tutor

Fawn is a dual major undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art with a Minor in Art History, and a bachelor’s degree in K-12 Art Education. Fawn’s concentration within the art world is ceramics, but she also experiments with other mediums. Fawn appreciates the opportunity for art to be cross-disciplinary and uses her art practice to study and reflect on nature, science, and the human condition. With her education, she hopes to inspire students to broaden their perspectives of the world and be investigative with their art-making.

Fun Facts: Fawn enjoys traveling, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, and hiking!

Gabe, Writing Tutor

Gabe is currently pursuing a master’s degree in English Composition. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Justice Studies with a minor in Creative Writing from NEIU in December 2021. His passion for writing led him back to NEIU, where he began his journey to a master’s degree in Fall 2022. He is also the Campus Arts and Life Editor for NEIU’s newspaper, The Independent.

Fun Facts: Gabe works for his family-owned fencing company. In his spare time, he enjoys long walks, cooking, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Grace, ECON/WIP MNGT 370 Tutor

Grace is an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. She transferred to NEIU after obtaining an Associate of Arts in Business and Accounting. In the future, she hopes to become a CPA.

Fun Facts: Some of Grace’s hobbies in her free time include reading and playing tennis.

Habib, Math Tutor

Habib is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He is an international student from India. He plans to gain a lot of experience and participate in internships before graduating.

Fun Facts: Habib really enjoys reading, especially crime thrillers, and watching psychological thriller movies. Recently, he has been into rap from his home country and loves beatboxing. He was a runner up in a local beatbox tournament.

Hala, Writing Tutor

Hala is currently a second-year student pursuing an M.A. in Special Education at NEIU. She earned her B.A. in Economics with a minor in Public Administration from NEIU. She currently works as a full-time educator. She is a first-generation college student. Hala likes to help, support and volunteer within the community.

Fun Facts: Hala's favorite hobbies are cooking and traveling. She enjoys walking, biking and drinking hot tea.

Irene, Biology Tutor

Irene is a senior majoring in Biology. She enjoys working with students and helping them clarify and review concepts learned in class.

Fun Facts: Irene loves to travel and collect vintage cameras and mugs. She also enjoys kayaking and outdoor activities. In her spare time, she enjoys reading romance and historical fiction. Her favorite ice cream flavor is strawberry cheesecake from Ben & Jerry’s.

Jatziry, Learning Strategies/Spanish Tutor

Jatziry is an undergraduate student double majoring in Spanish and K-12 Education with a minor/endorsement in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). In the future, Jatziry hopes to teach Spanish and ESL at the high school level, while also helping to run an ESL program for parents and guardians within her school district.

Fun Facts: Jatziry loves to spend time with her loved ones, reading and cooking during her free time. She also enjoys being out in nature and bike riding during the summer.

Jennifer, Front Desk Aide

Jennifer is a graduate student pursuing a master's degree in Elementary Education with an ESL endorsement. Her academic journey began at Harry S Truman College, where she obtained an associate degree in Liberal Arts. She earned a bachelor's degree in Music from NEIU in 2021. Jennifer's passion for education led her back to NEIU, where she began her graduate work in Fall 2022. She is one of the first members of her family to pursue a master's degree, and she shares her educational journey with her sister, who is also a graduate student at NEIU.

Fun Facts: Jennifer adores anything pink and Hello Kitty-themed. She also likes collecting silly little trinkets such as Sonny Angels and Kewpie dolls.

John, Korean Tutor

John is a junior majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Cybersecurity. In the future, he hopes to pursue a career in the tech industry. Additionally, he aspires to travel the whole world. John has always been interested in different languages and cultures and aims to become a polyglot one day.

Fun Facts: In his free time, John loves reading, watching anime and Korean dramas, and listening to music. He also enjoys going to concerts and traveling.

John, Psychology Tutor

John is a third-year undergraduate in psychology. He is a McNair Scholar and Honors student with a full-ride scholarship to NEIU. John plans on applying to Ph.D. programs in clinical psychology to follow his dream of becoming a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC). John also intends to stay involved in research and academia, perhaps one day becoming a professor.

Fun Facts: When he is not tutoring, studying, or hanging out with his lovely girlfriend, John is likely training Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts. He’s also a huge "Star Wars" fan.

Julian, CMT Tutor

Julian is a Junior pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Biology. He has earned certifications in Electrical and Advanced Electrical from Apex Technical School. His goal in life is to help as many people as he can and to inspire those around him.

Fun Facts: Julian loves going to bible study with his family and singing worship songs. He loves watching movies and TV shows and reading poetry. He is usually seen walking around campus

Kat, PSYC/WIP MNGT 370 Tutor

Kat is a senior majoring in Psychology who has also taken courses in the College of Business and Technology at NEIU. She is a first-generation student and a returning adult student who has been slowly earning her degree while juggling work and being a mom. Once she graduates, she plans to go to graduate school to study Mental Health Counseling with a focus on Addiction Studies. She hopes to one day become a Program Director for an in-patient treatment facility. She is also interested in Comparative Psychology.

Fun Facts: Kat has two orange tabbies, Francis and Garfunkel and raised black swallowtail butterflies this past summer. Her favorite book is "The Clan of the Cave Bear" by Jean M. Auel. During her free time, she likes to garden, exercise, and host karaoke nights.

Kio, Front Desk Aide

Kio is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching in Middle Level Education with a focus on English language arts. She earned a B.A. in Music from NEIU in 2023. Kio has been a vocalist for a decade and vocally trained since she was 10 years old. She is a crossover singer, a mezzo-soprano opera singer and sings musical theater. Kio teaches voice lessons part time and also works at The Home Depot. Kio has love for teaching and literature which inspired her to continue her higher education journey to become an English teacher.

Fun Facts: She enjoys learning new things and loves to learn and spread knowledge to others. She loves teaching and watching others have that 'light bulb moment' when learning something new.

Kira, CMT Tutor

Kira is an undergraduate student double majoring in Communication, Media and Theatre and Psychology. Beyond her academic pursuits, she has a profound passion for the arts, including writing poetry, songwriting, singing and exploring holistic health through both practice and writing. As a tutor, her goal is to support students in finding their own voice to express themselves. Kira aspires to further her education through graduate school, aiming to achieve a Ph.D. in her field of interest.

Fun Facts: In high school, Kira participated in a documentary called "Louder Than a Bomb."

Laila, Front Desk Aide

Laila is an undergraduate student majoring in Elementary Education. She is passionate about helping children learn and grow. Laila hopes to use her degree to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children. She plans to pursue a career in teaching after she graduates.

Fun Facts: Laila is a big fan of books and reading. She loves to explore new places and try new things. Laila is also passionate about baking and enjoys making desserts for family and friends.

Maggie, Front Desk Aide

Maggie graduated from NEIU in May 2023 as a double major in Psychology and Communications. Before becoming a front desk worker at LSC/CAW, she worked as a Psychology tutor in NEIU’s Student Center for Science Engagement. She is now a graduate student pursuing her master’s degree in Human Developmental Psychology at NEIU.

Fun Facts: Maggie has a background in music and has been in vocal recitals and theater productions. Because of her love of theater, she has participated in shows at NEIU as the hair and makeup artist. One of her favorite bands of all time is Queen.

Mark, Writing Tutor

Mark came to NEIU as a transfer student in 2019 and earned his B.A. in English in 2021. Mark is currently working on an M.A. in English Composition.

Fun Facts: Mark loves to read and thinks Milton’s "Paradise Lost" and Cervantes’ "Don Quixote" are the two greatest works of literature ever written. Mark enjoys classic science fiction literature from writers like Isaac Asimov and Robert A. Heinlein, as well as classic shows like "Doctor Who" and "Star Trek." He is also a fan of "Sherlock Holmes" and enjoys classic detective shows like "Columbo" and "Monk."

Mateen, Senior Math Tutor

Mateen is a graduate student in Applied Mathematics and earned his B.A in Mathematics from NEIU in 2020. He has enjoyed being a math tutor at the LSC for the past three years. He plans to become a statistician or work for a college as part of their Institutional Research department or tutoring center.

Fun Facts: Mateen likes to be active: he bikes, plays basketball, and lifts weights. When he eventually gets injured doing those activities, approximately five times a year, he spends his time reading manga, watching football, and playing video games.

Molly, Linguistics/Writing Tutor

Molly is a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in Linguistics. She earned her bachelor's degree in Hispanic Studies from Converse College. This is Molly’s second year as a tutor for LSC/CAW. In the future, she hopes to work for the National Park Service.

Fun Facts: Molly’s favorite thing to do is explore North America’s various parks, monuments, and forests. She also loves to help curate and plan road trip itineraries for others!

Nicky, Math Tutor

Nikhitha is a graduate student studying Computer Science. She is an international student from India. Her academic journey has deepened her passion for math, and she loves exploring intricate patterns and real-world applications. She finds it incredibly rewarding to help students build confidence and succeed in their studies.

Fun Facts: Nikhitha’s interests include watching movies, reading fictional books, painting and listening to music. She enjoys sleeping when she's upset, happy, or anxious.

Olga, Front Desk Aide

Olga is a first-generation undergraduate student majoring in Political Science, concentrating on international relations and comparative politics. Her primary academic interests are East Asian and Russian politics. Her second major is Interdisciplinary Studies. Olga plans to become an educator after earning a Ph.D. in Political Science. She is also interested in the human resources, marketing, journalism and fashion industries. Olga loves learning languages like Chinese, Thai, Korean and Japanese; her goal is to speak many languages to communicate with everyone in their native language.

Fun Facts: Olga's primary goal in her study path was to get her degree in the U.S. Her favorite American singers are Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and Rihanna. When she came to the U.S. to study at NEIU, her biggest dream came true: walking on Times Square while listening to all her favorite American songs!

Sara, Front Desk Aide

Sara is currently a master's student in Computer Science. My passion for technology drives my interest in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, fields that I find both fascinating and crucial in today’s digital landscape.

Fun Facts: She is an avid reader who enjoys exploring various genres.

Sharon, Writing Tutor

Sharon is a first-year graduate student in Linguistics. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Literary Studies. She enjoys teaching and has taught middle and high school students. Coming from a diverse linguistic background, she finds the language acquisition process very fascinating. Hence, her desire to pursue a Ph.D. to eventually become a professor.

Fun Facts: Sharon’s favorite thing to do is snack on something light. Maybe that’s why you would always find her whipping up a new recipe she found on Instagram. Sharon also loves to share the proceeds from her cooking escapades with loved ones while spending time with them.

Suha, Math Tutor

Suha Amber is a dedicated graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in Computer Science at NEIU with a solid foundation from her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering. She aspires to build a career in Product Design and Product Management where she can create technology that truly meets people’s needs. Alongside her academic and career pursuits, Suha is passionate about digital marketing, digital design, and enjoys engaging in video production as a creative outlet.

Fun Facts: Suha enjoys cooking, baking, and exploring recipes in her free time. She also likes reading, playing Genshin Impact and re-watching Fleabag.

Syed, Chemistry Tutor

Syed is a graduate student pursuing a master's degree in Chemistry. He received his bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad. He has conducted research and, after completing his master's degree, intends to have a successful career in pharmaceutical analytical research and development. Syed has a strong passion for chemistry and enjoys helping chemistry students. He hopes to eventually pursue his Ph.D. and become a professor.

Fun Facts: In his spare time, Syed enjoys playing chess, gaming, reading, watching movies, listening to music and traveling.

Thalia, English Lit/Just Studies

Thalia is a third year English and Justice Studies student. She loves to write and hopes to be an English professor in the future.

Fun Facts: Thalia enjoys playing her guitar, reading books, and working out at the gym.

Tiara, Community Health Tutor

Tiara is an undergraduate student majoring in Community Health and taking Public Health courses to prepare for the Master of Public Health program with plans to apply in May 2025. As a nontraditional, first-generation college student, she aspires to pursue a Ph.D. with a focus in gynecological cancers, maternal health, and advocating for health equity for the African American population.

Fun Facts: Tiara loves to spend her time with her husband and children, watching movies, having game nights or going out to dinner. Tiara also enjoys collecting crystals.

Tyler, Writing Tutor

Tyler is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student who received his B.A. in History from UCCS. He loves to help people with all types of writing and wants to talk about all of your research ideas. Tyler dreams of opening his own private counseling practice someday.

Fun Facts: Tyler is an amateur astronomer and outdoor enthusiast. He also loves science fiction, baseball, and playing strategy games in his free time. If he had to pick a favorite book, board game, and movie it would probably be "Dune."

Velma, Front Desk Aide

Velma is a senior majoring in Biology with a minor in Sociology. As an international student from Sierra Leone, she's embraced every opportunity to learn and grow in her academic journey. Velma is excited to plan for graduate school, where she aims to pursue an M.D./Ph.D. program to blend her passion for medicine and research.

Fun Facts: A fun fact about her is that she thrives under pressure. She finds that it brings out her best work!

Mathematics Tutoring

mbrown68 — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:23:29 +0000

Mathematics Tutoring

mbrown68 Thu, 06/14/2018 - 10:23

LSC/CAW provides free, peer-led learning support for students in Math.

Students are encouraged to work with Math tutors frequently to develop good study and learning habits and gain skills for completing assignments and preparing for quizzes and exams.

LSC/CAW Math tutors are also available to students admitted NEIU who are preparing to take the NEIU Math Placement Test and to students in the Goodwin College of Education who are preparing for the ILTS Content Exams. Contact LSC/CAW to make an appointment!

All appointment times are available for in-person or online sessions with a tutor.

Math Tutor Schedule Spring 2025

LSC/CAW tutoring will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21 when the spring semester begins.

Contact LSC/CAW during our desk hours to make an appointment

Call us at (773) 442-4568 or (773) 442-4492
Use Google (Nmail) Chat to chat with Learning Success Center
Visit us in the Ronald Williams Library, 4th floor

Communicating with you in real-time will help us get all the information we need to make the appointment.

spring 2025 DESK HOURS tuesDAY, jan. 21 THROUGH FriDAY, May 16

Sunday: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

LSC/CAW will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12 for Lincoln's Birthday and Monday, Mar. 17 through Sunday, Mar. 23 for Spring Break.

Kickstart College

Anonymous — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:05:12 +0000

Kickstart College

Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 08/29/2016 - 13:05

Kickstart College: Workshop Week

Kickstart College is a week of workshops aimed at students who want to achieve their academic success goals. It takes place after Labor Day, running from Sept. 6 - 9. Each day will have a different theme related to learning strategies, with several workshops throughout the day. All of the workshops will be hosted in the Learning Success Center.

Theme	Date	Workshop	Time
How to Do College	Sept. 6	Reality Check: It Takes YOU to be Successful in College	11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
		Organize Your Learning: A Workshop on Time Management	3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
		What is a Liberal Arts Education?	6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
How to Prepare to Learn	Sept. 7	Life Planning Tools: How to Plan Out Your Life	11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
		It's Okay Not to be Okay: Self-Care Techniques	3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
		Shame on You: How to Combat Shame and Overcome Barriers	6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
How to Learn	Sept. 8	Learning Likes Company: How to Create and Maintain a Study Group	11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
		Reading, Listening, and Notetaking Techniques	3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
		This is Your Brain on College: Brain-based Learning	6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
How to Use Services	Sept. 9	Teach Yo'Self: How to Self-Advocate	11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
How to Use Services	Sept. 9	The LSC and Me: An Overview of the LSC Services	2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Borislava Miltcheva

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:49:13 +0000

Borislava Miltcheva

Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 09/01/2015 - 11:49

Borislava

Miltcheva

Assistant Director of the Learning Support Center

B-Miltcheva@neiu.edu

Office Hours

M-F: 8am-4pm

Learning Success Center

Learning Support Center
5500 North Saint Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-5491