Yale Center for Teaching and Learning

Drop-In: Residential College Math/Science Tutors

Residential College Math/Science Tutors for Summer 2024

Summer 2024  Tutoring starts Tue, May 28, 2024, continues thru Thu, Aug 1,  2024.

Note: 1) For in-person classes drop-in to the tutors office is best.  ZOOM is intended for remote classes

            2) There will be no tutoring on Thu, July 4, 2024

Wei Xiang  

Office & Schedule:   SML 116 C, https://yale.zoom.us/j/3105592928

Mon 5.00 PM - 6.00 PM

Subjects: ECONOMICS

 

Tyler Myers    (July 16 will be handled by Olivia Langner in SML 116C, see way below for Olivia’s ZOOM link details)  

Office & Schedule:  SML 116 C,  https://yale.zoom.us/j/91918312039

Tue 5.00 PM - 6.00 PM

Subjects: CHEMISTRY

 

Shivnag Sista (July 16 -JUly 23 tutoring handled by Medha, see way below for Medha’s ZOOM details)

Office & Schedule:  SML  116 D, https://yale.zoom.us/j/6759401371

Tue 5.00 PM - 6:00 PM

Subjects: CALCULUS, MATH, ASTRONOMY, PHYSICS   

 

Kabish Wisal (June 26 will be handled by Medha Goyal; by ZOOM only, see below for Medha’s ZOOM link)

Office & Schedule:   SML 116 D, https://yale.zoom.us/j/7861931808

Wed 5.00 PM - 6.00 PM. 

Subjects: CALCULUS, PHYSICS, MATH, ASTRONOMY

 

Lucas Schmitz 

Office & Schedule:   SML 116 C,    https://yale.zoom.us/j/6311867318

Thu 5.00 PM - 6.00 PM

Subjects: ECONOMICS

 

Olivia Langner   * Back Up Tutor*

Office & Schedule: SML 116C,  https://yale.zoom.us/j/2902761273

** 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Subjects: CHEMISTRY

 

Medha Goyal  * Back Up Tutor*

Office & Schedule:  SML  116 D, https://yale.zoom.us/j/5919623120

** 5.00 PM - 6:00 PM

Subjects: CALCULUS, MATH, ASTRONOMY, PHYSICS   

 

Kailasnath Purushothaman    *Back Up Tutor*

Office & Schedule:  SML  116 D, https://yale.zoom.us/j/8314620864

*** 5.00 PM - 6:00 PM

Subjects: CALCULUS, MATH, ASTRONOMY, PHYSICS   

 

 

 

About the Program

 

Eligibility

Residential College Mathematics and Science Tutors only work with Yale College Undergraduates.

Benefits

  • Get help when you are struggling with a concept
  • Assess how deeply you comprehend the material
  • Talk to the tutors about research opportunities
  • Talk to the tutors about graduate school or careers in their field of study

When should I visit the Residential College Math & Science Tutors?

  • Early! Get to know the various tutors before you feel like you really need help.
  • When you are struggling with a concept.
  • When you are trying to assess how deeply you comprehend the material.
  • When you feel stuck on problem-solving.
  • To talk to the tutors about research opportunities. To talk to the tutors about graduate school or careers in their field of study.

How should I use tutoring?

To get the most out of your time with a tutor, prepare ahead for the session. The tutor will ask what you want to work on, so come knowing what you want to accomplish with the tutor. You might come…

  • To work through a question on a problem set
  • To review for a test
  • To talk through a concept you covered in lecture, lab, or reading
  • To organize class material and create study tools

Take advantage of the academic resources available to you at Yale by dropping-in to a tutoring session at any residential college where tutors have been scheduled - no appointment is needed. Tutoring is available in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Geology & Geophysics, Mathematics, MB&B, Physics, and Statistics. Tutors may be able to help in areas outside their immediate specialization.

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