The Center for Academic Support

Contact Us! 

 

Email: centerforacademicsupport@losmedanos.edu 

 

Phone: 925-473-7590

 

Meet the CAS Team!

  • R/W Faculty Consultants

    Juanita Alexander (pronouns)

     

    When did you start working at the Center for Academic Support?
    What is your favorite part about working at CAS?
    What is your academic superpower in one word?


    Ben Jameson (pronouns)

     

    When did you start working at the Center for Academic Support? 
    What is your favorite part about working at CAS?
    What is your academic superpower in one word?



    Dabney Lyons (pronouns)

     

    When did you start working at the Center for Academic Support?
    What is your favorite part about working at CAS?
    What is your academic superpower in one word?


    Richard Cartwright (pronouns)

     

    When did you start working at the Center for Academic Support?
    What is your favorite part about working at CAS?
    What is your academic superpower in one word?


    Connor Fitzpatrick (pronouns)

     

    When did you start working at the Center for Academic Support?
    What is your favorite part about working at CAS?
    What is your academic superpower in one word?


    James Jackson (pronouns)

     

      
    When did you start working at the Center for Academic Support?
    What is your favorite part about working at CAS?
    What is your academic superpower in one word?


    Glenn Keyser (pronouns)

     

      
    When did you start working at the Center for Academic Support?
    What is your favorite part about working at CAS?
    What is your academic superpower in one word?


    Caitlin Mitchell (pronouns)

     

      
    When did you start working at the Center for Academic Support?
    What is your favorite part about working at CAS?
    What is your academic superpower in one word?


    Nico Peck (pronouns)

     

      
    When did I start working at the Center for Academic Support?
    What is my favorite part about working at CAS?
    What is my academic superpower in one word?


    George Olgin (pronouns)

     

      
    When did you start working at the Center for Academic Support?
    What is your favorite part about working at CAS?
    What is your academic superpower in one word?


    Nicole Warlich (pronouns)

     

      
    When did you start working at the Center for Academic Support?
    What is your favorite part about working at CAS?
    What is your academic superpower in one word?

  • Peer Tutors

    Genesis Alvarado (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: Embedded Tutor (BIOSC-040)
    Fun Fact:
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


    Lovette Anekwe (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: General Tutor 
    LMC Courses Supported: 
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


    Sandra Brown (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: General Tutor 
    LMC Courses Supported: 
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


    Mia Cannady (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: Subject - Specific Tutor (Art) 
    LMC Courses Supported: 
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC?


    Daria Karakoulka (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: Embedded Tutor (BIOSC-040)
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


    Sofia Equizabal (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: Subject - Specific Tutor (Art History/Humanities, French) 
    LMC Courses Supported: 
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


    Lauren Frish (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: Embedded Tutor (BIOSC-040) 
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


    Michael Hummel (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: Subject - Specific (Music)
    LMC Courses Supported: 
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


    Alyssa King (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: General Tutor
    LMC Courses Supported:
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


    Samielle Lucero (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: Embedded Tutor (BIOSC-040) 
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


    Elizabeth Macias (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: General Tutor
    LMC Courses Supported:
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


    Annelise Martinez (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: Subject-Specific Tutor (Nursing) 
    LMC Courses Supported:
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


    Jameson Perez (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: Subject-Specific Tutor (Art History/Humanities) 
    LMC Courses Supported:
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


    Farahnaz Qaderi (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: Subject-Specific Tutor (ESL) 
    LMC Courses Supported:
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


    Paloma Rangel (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: 
    LMC Courses Supported:
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


    Nicholas Riley (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: Embedded Tutor (BIOSC-040) 
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


    Aileea Santos (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: Embedded Tutor (BIOSC-010) 
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


    Neal Satre (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Tutor Role: 
    Fun Fact: 
    What is your best advice for students at LMC? 


  • Student Assistants/Front Desk

    Sofia Equizabal (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Fun Fact: 

    What do you hope students gain from their visit to CAS?


    Rachelle Martinez (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Fun Fact: 
    What do you hope students gain from their visit to CAS?

  • *Inaugural* CAS Tutor Lead  

    Starting Fall 2026

    The Center for Academic Support (CAS) is excited to introduce its inaugural Tutor Lead, a leadership role designed for an experienced CAS tutor who is passionate about supporting their peers and helping build a strong tutoring community.

    The Tutor Lead will serve as a mentor and resource for both new and returning tutors, helping them feel connected, confident, and supported. By encouraging communication, sharing best practices, and fostering a positive team environment, the Tutor Lead helps strengthen the tutoring experience for everyone.

    Karla Pena (pronouns)

     

    Major(s): 
    Fun Fact: 
    In your opinion what makes a good tutor? 

  • R/W Faculty Coordinator

    Jill Noel (pronouns)

     

    When did you start working at the Center for Academic Support?
    About Me: 
    Fun Fact: 
  • Senior Program Coordinator

    Francesca Teixeira, MS (she/her) 

     

    When did you start working at the Center for Academic Support?
    About Me: 
    Fun Fact: