The Centers for Learning, Advising and Student Success (CLASS) serves students across the university with tutoring, advising support, and testing accommodations. CLASS would not be able to support all of these students without our wonderful student employees. These peer leaders include office administrators, peer advisors, and peer tutors.
Specifically, professional staff will be looking for exceptional student leaders who have established a strong commitment to the department and demonstrated the following traits:
- Professionalism
- Initiative
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Growth
- Positional Effectiveness
Each month, CLASS staff deliberate and select a few distinguished peer leaders to be acknowledged for their contributions. Those peer leaders are awarded with the distinction of "Peer Leader of the Month."
November 2025
Saumya Joshi, Testing Center - South Campus
Saumya has been working as a testing center assistant at the South Testing Center for about a year now and is an expert at her job. She's extremely organized and detail-oriented, which are much needed skills when dealing with the volume of students that come in for exams on a daily basis. She's been kind enough to help train new employees and has even helped me on occasion, being that I'm relatively new to this position. Thank you, Saumya. We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication.
Reese Valle, Peer Tutor - South Campus
Reese has been a dedicated Peer Tutor in the South tutoring center for over a year now. Reese has created a strong following within our Math room. I've only heard positive comments from students and other tutors on how helpful Reese can be to them. Every time I pop by our tutoring area, Reese is consistently up on the whiteboard, explaining problems and writing examples for students. Additionally, Reese has been great to hear from and learn from within the CRLA Peer Educator trainings. Reese has gone above and beyond to make sure the visiting students get all the learning in, that they can, while visiting our tutoring center.
October 2025
Emma Nguyen and Vivian Nguyen, Peer Tutors - North Campus
Emma and Vivi are two of our most senior Organic Chemistry tutors. Not only are they extremely knowledgeable about their subject matter, but they are incredibly helpful in organizing our Organic Chemistry tutoring center. Emma and Vivi both help ensure their fellow tutors know about center expectations, help facilitate use of overflow rooms, and keep us informed of general trends in the tutoring center. Their proactive support has helped lead to improvements over time including opening up our space, supplying the center with more seating, and ensuring supplies are always widely available.
Dang Vu, Office Administrator - North Campus
Dang has been a front desk team member since Fall 2024 when he was a first-year student. This is his third semester working with us. Dang is VERY reliable. He is always on time and never misses a shift. He is always volunteering to complete different tasks in the office. Dang is very attentive to the students who come to the office. He makes sure everyone gets what they need in a friendly manner. Thanks for all you do Dang!
September 2025
Carter Creesy, Lead Peer Tutor – North Campus
As Lead Peer Tutor, Carter has elevated accounting tutoring through strong collaboration with faculty and an engaging, student-centered approach. Selected as one of only two Lead Peer Tutors following his New England Peer Tutoring Association (NEPTA) conference presentation, Carter brings both deep subject knowledge and an infectious enthusiasm that inspires students and peers alike. Even while beginning a full-time public accounting role, he continues to lead North Campus tutoring and recently excelled in facilitating our peer educator training’s famous faculty panel segment, sharing insights that resonated with both students and professors. His dedication and authenticity make him an outstanding leader in our program.
Cecilia Eluszkiewicz, Lead Peer Tutor – South Campus
Cecilia has been a Peer Tutor for the Centers for Learning for years, and now post graduation, has accepted the role as Lead Tutor for our South Campus location. Cecilia has created a strong following over her years in the Centers, and has been an integral part of our College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) trainings each semester. Cecilia's positive energy is contagious, and her peers recognize her leadership in the position. This year, while balancing graduate work and her role as Peer Tutor, Cecilia accepted the role as Lead Tutor, and we're excited to have her on board to further advance our tutoring department, and the tutoring service provided to our students.
Cameron Farris, Office Administrator – North Campus
A recent addition to the team, Cameron has quickly become an indispensable Office Administrator on North Campus. Despite minimal initial training, he consistently demonstrates initiative, critical thinking, and a deep commitment to student success—ensuring every student leaves supported and informed. His thoroughness, attention to detail, and quick problem-solving have made daily operations more efficient and seamless. Cameron’s reliability and professionalism have made a remarkable impact in a short time.