Math Tutoring Center

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There is a Winner of the LEGO Technic Jeep Wrangler!

Want to boost your math skills and enter for a chance to win an amazing LEGO set? For every day you work a half hour or more in the Math Tutoring Center (Wilson 317), you'll earn a raffle ticket. The more you visit, the greater your chances of winning!

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM, the winner was picked!! 

Isabelle Abany WON the JEEP WRANGLER Lego Set!!!!!!!!

The Math Tutoring Center is for ANYONE taking a MATH course at WSU.

Welcome to the Math Tutoring Center at WSU! We are a DROP-IN center, no appointment is necessary during the regular school year.

Our center offers expert math tutoring for students in MATH100 and MATH200 level courses. We can provide help in precalculus, calculus, elementary statistics, and more.  If you need help with MATH coursework, don't hesitate to stop by WILSON 317. We are dedicated to helping WSU students do their best and feel more capable and confident in their math courses. 

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Math Tutoring Center Schedule

Drop in anytime, during our open hours. No appointment necessaryWe are here to help, support, and encourage!

11/4   Monday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
11/5   Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
11/6  Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  
11/7   Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
11/8   Friday 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Opening later today

Private ½ hour tutoring sessions may be available on request by emailing math-tutoring@westfield.ma.edu.

Link to Google Document schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12uJrhgXNUv4FAqB34qWNvNVzIX34EIZ_sU2XYG9dIKc/edit?usp=sharing

Specialized Tutor Available

On Wednesdays a specialized tutor for MATH 153, 250, 254 will be available from 12-1:30 p.m.

Meet the Team

Get to know the passionate team behind our Math Tutoring Center, all dedicated to supporting your academic journey. From our coordinator to our student tutors, everyone is here to help you excel.

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    Cathy McKenzie
    Hi, I am Cathy, the Math Tutoring Center Coordinator. I am also one of the tutors here at the MTC! I have held this position since January of 2022 and I love my job. To help students, in a variety of math courses, feel more accomplished and confident in their math skills is so rewarding to me, and I hope for the students as well. I grew up in Westfield and attended Westfield public schools. I earned a math/education degree at Western New England University and spent the majority of my career as a high school classroom math educator. At this tail end of my career I could not have imagined a better way to utilize my skills at helping students understand mathematics. Outside of work, I enjoy being a wife, mother and grandmother! I like to take walks with my family, dog or with friends. I love vacationing by the water, whether it be a lake or the ocean. I encourage you to use the Math Tutoring Center when you need us! We can’t wait to meet you and to help you with your math classes!

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    Kyle Morandi
    My name is Kyle Morandi, I’m a Junior and Math Education Major here at WSU. This is my second year at the Math Tutor Center and I’m excited to help assist you in your math journey. I enjoy helping students with Algebra and Calculus the most. Some fun facts about me are outside of math I love playing many sports, including basketball and football, and watching them. I like the New York Jets and Atlanta Hawks. My favorite players are Trae Young and Onyeka Okongwu from the NBA and Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson from the NFL. I also have a 5-month-old goldendoodle named Bentley. Other than that, I’m very excited to work with you all this semester!

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    Molly O’Shea
    Hi! My name is Molly O’Shea and I am a second year math and secondary education major here at Westfield State. My favorite type of math is calculus and algebra and I hope to be teaching those classes once I graduate. In my time outside of the Math Department I am an RA in University Hall, part of the Honors Program and a Field Teacher/Conservation Advocate for the Massachusetts Audubon Society. I also crochet, hike, kayak, and play tennis. I am beyond excited to see what this year brings me at the math tutoring center, and I cannot wait to see you there!

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    Sara Money
    Hello! I’m Sara Money. I am a Math Tutor specifically focused on Education Math Courses. I’m a sophomore majoring in Early Childhood Education. Outside of class, I love spending time with my friends, watching tv, going to the beach, and drawing. My favorite shows are Grey’s Anatomy, the Bachelorette, and Friends. I am looking forward to helping you this semester.

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    Sophia Moccio
    Hello! I’m a 4th year math and economics double major with a concentration in actuarial science. This is my third semester working in the Math Tutoring Center and I love helping people understand math and become more confident in their work. My favorite things to help with are algebra and calculus but I can still manage to help with statistics. Outside of tutoring, I am president of the Math Club and I work part time as a pharmacy technician, so I love to keep busy. Some of my hobbies when I’m not here or across the hall in the Math Department are reading, knitting, rock climbing, and having fun with my friends. I am excited to help you this semester and hopefully make math a little less stressful.

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    Julianna Zemba

    Hi, I'm Julianna Zemba, a junior at Westfield State University, double majoring in Elementary Education and Advanced Mathematics for Elementary Education. I specialize in tutoring math courses for education majors. Along with tutoring, I am also a Resident Assistant (RA) in Davis Hall. In my free time, I enjoy painting and spending time with friends. I look forward to seeing you at the Math Tutoring Center soon!

I enjoy doing my math work at the tutoring center as it’s a welcoming and helpful environment, with coffee and snacks provided as well! I love the way the professor (tutor) explains the material.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

If I am taking a course outside of the math department that involves math, can I get help at The Math Tutoring Center?

The Math Tutoring Center was developed and intended for students taking MATH courses at Westfield State. We work in conjunction with the mathematics professors and supporting those students is our primary purpose. We are always here for a quick math question, but for tutoring sessions in other disciplines students should reach out to the Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC) to be connected to a tutor with expertise in the appropriate course.

How long is a tutoring session at the Math Tutoring Center?

Because The Math Tutoring Center (MTC) is a drop-in tutoring center there is no need for a scheduled appointment. Therefore, you can stop by with a quick question and get the help you need in 10 minutes or so. Or, if you want to work on your whole homework assignment at the MTC, you may plan to work for a couple hours (or more) and ask for help if you run into a problem you struggle with. It is up to you!

Math is intimidating to me, is the Math Tutoring Center a good place for me to come?

The Math Tutoring Center is designed to calm your anxieties around math. We have strived to make the space comfortable and welcoming. We have comfortable chairs and tables, warm beverages and a candy jar if you need a little extra energy. The tutors will do our best to meet you at your level of math background when providing help as you work on your assignments.

Will I do well in my MATH course if I come to the Math Tutoring Center?

We want to help everyone be successful in their math courses. It might be challenging and require hard work, but with dedication, consistency, communication with your professors, and the support of math tutors who are here to help you as much as you will allow us to, you will have every opportunity to be successful in your math course! Just give us that chance to help. There are no guarantees, but visiting the Math Tutoring Center can help.

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Explore What's Next

For academic assistance beyond math, Westfield State offers support through a range of offices and services on campus. Explore these resources for further help, or visit our Mathematics Department to learn more about our faculty and degree programs.

Academic Support  Mathematics Department

FALL 2024 Regular Schedule

Monday:  9 am - 4 pm 

Tuesday:  9 am - 6 pm

Wednesday:  9 am - 6 pm 

Thursday: 9 am - 6 pm

Friday: 9 am - 4 pm

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Contact us

Math Tutoring Center
Wilson 317