Meet Our Tutors
STEM Learning tutors are available at four different campuses and are able to assist you with a variety of courses in math, science, and engineering. If you would like to work with a specific tutor listed here, please contact the coordinator for the corresponding campus for availability.
Dani Smull
Taylorsville Redwood Coordinator
danielle.smull@slcc.edu
801-957-4138
Hernán Pinto Zambrano
Jordan & South City Coordinator
hpintoza@slcc.edu
801-957-2770
STEM Learning tutors are available at *three* different campuses and are able to assist you with a variety of courses in math, science, and engineering.

Anthony Rosas
Subjects I Tutor:
Chemistry, Math, Physics, Engineering
I Can Tutor In:
Spanish
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Dancing
My Tutoring Philosophy:
Love teaching students and helping them achieve their goals.

Antonio Caballero Zelada
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Biology, Chemistry
I Can Tutor In:
Spanish
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Video Games & Guitar
My Tutoring Philosophy:
I like sharing my knowledge with others and watching them grow. I like to see students who want to improve themselves day-by-day to be successful, who become professionals and can achieve their dreams. Whether young or old, one-on-one education helps them reinforce what is taught in class and reach their full potential, reinforcing their self-confidence, their goals of learning and moving forward.

Austin McCoy
Subjects I Tutor:
Chemistry, Math, Engineering
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Hiking, cycling, weightlifting, basketball, cooking, and reading
My Tutoring Philosophy:
I love helping people learn.

Austin Schembri
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Chemistry, Physics
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Playing musical instruments
My Tutoring Philosophy:
Anyone can learn anything, they just need the proper resources.

Cam Kopaunik
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Physics
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
I like to hang out with friends.
My Tutoring Philosophy:
To have a little fun and break down the problems into bite sized pieces.

Carl King
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Physics, Biology
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Reading, dancing, cooking, hiking, and listening to music
My Tutoring Philosophy:
I enjoy the challenge of leading students to new or deeper understand of the material they are taught in their classes.

Colby Lynch
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Physics, Engineering
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Military history, aviation, outdoors, music, reading
My Tutoring Philosophy:
I want to help others feel the satisfaction of a job well done and of understanding what we learn in class. It is one of the best feelings we have throughout our time in school.

Connie Smith Barnes
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
I love Geosciences and all the broad applications. I have eight children and 14 grandchildren. Hiking and exercising in a variety of sports is my passion. My favorite thing is to explore the Utah Geologic Survey Portal to examine the stratigraphy and sedimentary geology of the mountains.
My Tutoring Philosophy:
My goal is to build the student's confidence through active learning that includes listening to the student's individual needs. Understanding the student's individual needs provides me with the knowledge to guide the student on skill building exercises, resources, patterns, and analytical thinking techniques. In addition, genuine affirmation of the student's successes is part of my strategy to assist the student to be an independent learner.

Cyrus Safai
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Engineering, Physics
I Can Tutor In:
Farsi
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Sports
My Tutoring Philosophy:
Being patient, polite, and keep trying

Elise Walker
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Biology, Chemistry
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
DND
My Tutoring Philosophy:
The three most important tools for learning are practice, encouragement, and confidence.

Eliza Kitchens
Subjects I Tutor:
Math
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Dance! being outside, dogs, and reading
My Tutoring Philosophy:
I learn best when working with another person one-on-one. I want to provide the resources that work best for me to other students.

Ezequiel Salas
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Engineering, Physics
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Cooking
My Tutoring Philosophy:
Practice a little bit everyday. Take time to relax and reflect on ideas. Remember what worked and did not work.

Faith Grimes
Subjects I Tutor:
Biology, Chemistry
I Can Tutor In:
French
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Sewing
My Tutoring Philosophy:
I like to help students find connections in what they are learning.

Greg Arveseth
Subjects I Tutor:
Biology, Chemistry
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
I Love doing many things outdoors, I am an avid backpacker, hiker, and make it a goal to visit several national parks each year. I also make every effort to go swimming when I can.
My Tutoring Philosophy:
I decided to become I tutor because I love everything about biology, and want to share my enthusiasm with other students. I also enjoy teaching and helping others understand subjects that I once struggled with.

Hayden Matthews
Subjects I Tutor:
Math
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Games
My Tutoring Philosophy:
Put down the pen (and let the student write)

Jackson Merriam
Subjects I Tutor:
Biology, Chemistry, Math
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
I enjoy playing sports and exercise. I also love to read a good book and to further my knowledge in all types of subjects.
My Tutoring Philosophy:
I decided to become a tutor so that I could help students to succeed in the field of STEM and be there as a helping hand when they hit a fork in the road.

Jennifer Hunt
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Statistics
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
I love to paint and draw.
My Tutoring Philosophy:
"If you believe you can achieve- and then you will. Keep on going no matter how tough it gets. I believe in you. One day you will look back and be grateful you persevered and conquered. You can do hard things!"

John Steiner
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
writing, research for writing, PC games, reading
My Tutoring Philosophy:
There is a connection with a subject to what students already know in their life experiences. It comes down to finding that. Also, learning styles is largely hokum and that all perceived styles of learning are in fact skills that can be developed even if they're a weak point.

JP Wilson
Subjects I Tutor:
Chemistry, Math, Physics
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Mountain Biking and Skiing
My Tutoring Philosophy:
I am passionate about helping people excel in their learning.

Kat Todd
Subjects I Tutor:
Biology, Chemistry
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
I really enjoy reading and love giving book recommendations. I also love cooking Asian foods and studied abroad in Japan for a summer.
My Tutoring Philosophy:
I love learning and being able to help others learn new things and ways of thinking. Sometimes all it takes is someone else's perspective to understand something.

Kyle Heath
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Statistics
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, Road Trips, Reading and Computers.
My Tutoring Philosophy:
Be an extension of your own efforts

Kyler Ingles
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Statistics
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
In the winter I spend my free time snowboarding, I love snow and you can't beat the fresh air up in the mountains. When I am not snowboarding I enjoy baking with my specialty being Crème brûlée.
My Tutoring Philosophy:
The relationship between a student and their tutor is one of symbiosis, if one succeeds so does the other. If I am able to properly explain a concept to a student then my understanding of that topic is strengthened.

Lydia Olschewski
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Chemistry
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Playing the piano!
My Tutoring Philosophy:
Don’t tutor and drive!

Malina Pacheco
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Physics
I Can Tutor In:
American Sign Language
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Hiking, biking, and playing video games
My Tutoring Philosophy:
I think confidence is one of the most important things about learning. As a tutor, helping to build confidence in your abilities will help you succeed.

Matthew Sargent
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Physics
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Listening to music, hiking, traveling
My Tutoring Philosophy:
I enjoy learning, and helping others learn.

Robert Mayo
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Statistics
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Traveling the world.
My Tutoring Philosophy:
I believe that all students have the right to receive additional help in reaching their academic goals. I can help with this as a tutor by finding a method that best suits the student.

Sarah Shelton
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Statistics
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Drawing
My Tutoring Philosophy:
I want everyone to be comfortable and optimistic no matter the obstacle.

Skylor Brown
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Statistics
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
I like to go hiking.
My Tutoring Philosophy:
I try to help students become self motivated learners. I encourage students to take advantage of the many wonderful online resources that are available. I let students know that making mistakes is a part of the learning process and its okay to make them.

Suzanne Riding
Subjects I Tutor:
Math, Chemistry
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
My favorite past-time is taking my dog out for walks on the many walking and hiking trails around the Salt Lake Valley. If you have a favorite trail let me know!
My Tutoring Philosophy:
Learning is rooted in the questions of students that arise through experiencing the world. It is active, not passive. The learner is a problem solver and thinker who makes meaning through his or her individual experience in the physical and cultural context.

Tom Anderson
Subjects I Tutor:
Chemistry, Math, Physics, Engineering
Non-STEM Subjects I am Interested In:
Music, Genealogy, Scuba
My Tutoring Philosophy:
I enjoy seeing the light turn on in my students when they get the concepts!