MEET THE TUTORS


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Peer Tutors – Greeneville

Jonathan Julien

Hi y’all!! My name is Jonathan Julien, known as JJ, and I am a student-athlete from Les Cayes, Haiti. I am majoring in Business Administration and Accounting, with a minor in Taxation. I am a Senior here at Tusculum University and a member of the Track and Field team. I am one of your math tutors, specifically statistics and college algebra. I like reading books, playing soccer, watching TV, and trying something new every single day, especially in sports.

 

Logan Mitchell

Hi everyone! My name is Logan Mitchell, and I am an Elementary Education (K-5) major. I am a Junior here at Tusculum University. I am currently a biology tutor, a member of the Tusculum Honors Program, and a member of the Tusculum Education Club. I hail from nearby Rogersville, Tennessee. Outside of school, I love listening to old school music, watching various sports (NASCAR, wrestling, NFL, PGA), playing a few video games, and spending time with my friends and family.

 

 

 Chelsea Daugherty

Hi, my name is Chelsea, and I am a Math tutor and on Tusculum’s tennis team. I am a Sophomore, and I plan to major in Elementary Education. In my free time, I love to hang out with my friends and family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                             

Emilie Hansen

Hi, my name is Emilie Hansen, and I tutor economics, accounting, and art. I am originally from Copenhagen, Denmark. I am a part of the tennis team, and I double major in Business and IT, and Art and Design. I love to listen to music, drink coffee, and work out. My main goal is to graduate from Tusculum, win some championships, and then return home to Denmark to complete my Masters. I am also a member of the International Students Organization. I can’t wait to meet you!

 

 

 

McKenzie Myers

 

Hi there! I am an English, psychology, and study habits tutor, and I am proficient at: APA, proofreading, assisting outline and thesis development, and helping establish good study habits for various subjects.

 

 

 

 

 

                                              Mae Jones

 

 

Hi!! My name is Mae Jones. I am majoring in English (creative writing) with a minor in Religious Studies. I am a tutor for English and Religious Studies. I am highly active on campus. My activities include President Society, AOLS Senator in SGA, Student Support Services Mentor, Judicial Board Member, and I am on several committees. In my free time, I love spending time with my son and daughters, watching TV, and most of all, sleep. My life motto is “You have to believe it to achieve it”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                               Hanna Johnson

 

Hanna is senior political science major with a love for English. She loves volleyball, the beach, playing her ukulele, traveling, and meeting new people.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ben Seguin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Vayda Darnell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cece Mortenson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Degreed Tutors

David Ottinger

David Ottinger is a degreed tutor with Tusculum University. David received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE) from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and has completed 15 graduate hours in education from the University of Tennessee at Martin. He has worked in industry for 40 years and has been tutoring with Tusculum for over 10 years! His previous military experience includes everything from active duty in the Navy aboard submarines to cooking in the Tennessee Air National Guard. His current hobbies include bicycling and cooking.

 

 

 

 

                                                  Annie McCullough

Hi, my name is Annie McCullough, and I am a student athlete from Northern Ireland, studying in the MBA program at Tusculum University. I am a chemistry tutor here, majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics. I am also a member of the Women’s Tennis Team. Aside from playing tennis, I enjoy outdoor activities, going to the gym, spending time with family and friends, listening to music, and reading.

 

 

 

 

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Jessimine Strauss is a degreed tutor with Tusculum. She is an alumna of Tusculum having earned a B.A. in Psychology. In her spare time, Jessimine enjoys watching Netflix and Bond films, reading manga, and listening to music.

 

 

 

 

 

 WesCoates2016Wesley Coates

Wesley Coates is a degreed tutor with Tusculum. Wesley received a bachelor’s degree in English at East Tennessee State University. Wesley works at First Tennessee Human Resource Agency as the Assistant to the Director of Corrections. Wesley enjoys Bret Easton Ellis books, podcasts, the Chicago Blackhawks and is an avid fan of all things Batman. “A WINNER IS YOU”

 

 

 

 

                                           Rachel Swatzell

Rachel Swatzell is a degreed tutor at Tusculum University. Swatzell is a recent TU Pioneer graduate with her B.A. in English Literature and Creative Writing. During her undergrad at Tusculum, Swatzell accomplished many feats like becoming a published poet, serving as the assistant editor for the international literary journal The Tusculum Review, winning monetary awards for her writing, presenting at conferences, and being one of the top campus leaders. She currently works as a professional tutor and teaching assistant at Tusculum and is the Head Steward of Greeneville’s upcoming Little Free Library. In her spare time, Swatzell enjoys reading, writing, spending time with her goldendoodle Fitzgerald, thrifting, DIYing, and restoration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Morristown Tutors

Laura Carr (also at the Greeneville Campus)

 

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Hi, my name is Laura Carr, and I am a math and history tutor here at Tusculum. I graduated in 2019, and as an undergraduate, I was a member of two organizations: S.M.A.S.H. (Students of Museum Studies And Students of History) and Phi Alpha Theta. My hobbies include reading, watching Netflix, playing board games, and spending time with family and friends.

 

 

Knoxville Tutors

Charles “Chuck” McGee

“I’m a brat (Dad was an AF fighter pilot), went to the USAF Academy, graduating in 1976 (BS History).  Got my Masters from Boston U in 1990 (International Relations).  Served 20 years in the USAF as a fighter pilot; flew F-111s, T-38s as an instructor, and German Tornadoes.  Retired in 1996 and flew airlines with World Airways (1997) and Delta Air Lines (1997-2018 (retiring from Delta in Dec 2018).Worked as a sub in Knox County Schools for 9 years, then switched to tutoring in Jan 2011.  I’ve worked with K-12, college undergrad, and Masters students.  Over the years I’ve tutored Biology, Accounting, Statistics, Macro & Microeconomics, US & World History, Political Science, Math thru Calculus I, German, English & Writing, & Finance.

Wrote a book, published in 2010 (A Cockpit in New Guinea, based on my dad); I play in a rock band (Truflyers), mostly classic rock.  I enjoy reading, golf, cooking, & Star Trek (original).  Plan on tutoring as long as my brain holds out…”