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Sean Ammon

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I like math and helping people, and tutoring ties the two together!

Advice to Champlain Student?

Make use of all the things Champlain offers! Whether that be free public transit, free adobe software, library study rooms, or more. There’s so much useful stuff out there that you can use!

Fun Fact

I like to hike and do film photography in my free time!

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Brigid Barry

Advice to Champlain Student?

Always reread and double check your work for needed corrections, even the little things help!

Fun Fact

I can do a cartwheel.

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Brandon Bell

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I’ve learned a lot at Champlain, and I think helping other game art students can help me learn my craft better.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Your project will never be perfect! Focus on the project as a whole, and don’t get caught up in perfecting tiny details. You can learn so much more from doing multiple rougher projects than one totally perfected one!

Fun Fact

I’m a fan of making VFX!

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Mitchell Biagini

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I want to be more involved in our Champlain community and help other students in digital forensics.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Take good notes! You’ll thank yourself later.

Fun Fact

Most of my clothes are thrifted.

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Marc Chartier

Why do you want to be a tutor?

Having to rapidly learn so many brand new, unfamiliar concepts and software in the first two years of game art was so jarring and overwhelming for me, and I understand that it feels that way for most game artists. Going into the game art labs and learning from the community of upperclassman was such a massive help in getting my assignments done on time and to a high quality. I loved having an open and welcoming space with other people who also went through the same courses and struggle. I really hope to provide a similar experience for the current underclassman who are going through what I went through. I also understand that most underclassman in the past couple years have been underutilizing the game art lab space and opt to work in different computer labs or at home, and I want to help encourage underclassman to give the gart labs a try.

Advice to Champlain Student?

I think a really great skill to have – especially in game art is to always submit on time. It’s better to submit something that’s unfinished or something you’re not particularly proud of instead of spending another week on it.

Fun Fact

I have been a barista for 5 years!

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Will Chen

Why do you want to be a tutor?

As a tutor you get to help students at all levels and its really fun to work with students on assignments I’ve done in the past.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Take care of yourself.

Fun Fact

I’ve lived in Vermont my whole life.

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Lizzie Cornett

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I was looking for an on campus job and a math professor recommended me.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Ask your professors questions both in and out of class!

Fun Fact

I’ve been in a love/hate relationship with the Cosmere books by Brandon Sanderson for 10 years now. Only ask me for my opinions on them if you’ve got an hour to spare.

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Connor DeKenipp

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I’ve always sat in the labs doing work and seeing the passions both myself and others work on and being able to help someone work towards that big goal of theirs or even just a small milestone brings me joy.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Don’t be stuck to your computer 24/7, a key part to being able to create life means you must also have one of your own.

Fun Fact

I’m huge into reading and collecting comics.

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Abi Guertin

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I chose to become a tutor because I’ve worked as an editor in many of my writing classes and think my skills will be helpful for anyone looking for another set of eyes on their work.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Find a scheduling system that works for you and stick to it!

Fun fact

I love collecting CDs!

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Ryan Jackson

Why do you want to be a tutor?

During my first semester at Champlain, I attended peer tutoring hours almost every day of the week. I wasn’t someone who liked admitting that they needed help, and overcoming that anxiety gave me the strength to succeed within my coursework and within my college life. I wanted to give other students that same strength, and leave a lasting positive impact through my passion for teaching and learning.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Asking for help is an extremely valuable skill and will allow you to overcome many challenges throughout your college experience. Reach out to professors, ask a tutor during drop-in hours, or ask a classmate (when applicable).

Fun Fact

I like to play basketball.

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Avery Kelly

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Why do you want to be a tutor?

I love teaching and I love writing, so this combines them both.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Make friends, write a lot, and just experience college.

Fun fact

I have 5 cats

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Michael Levy

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I wanted to give back to the Champlain community.

Advice to Champlain Student?

You are more than your work; it is okay to stop and take a break.

Fun fact

I lifeguard at an amusement park over the summer.

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William Mansfield

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I love helping out underclassmen like my upperclassmen did with me.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Sometimes the first solution is not the best one.

Fun Fact

I once accidentally joined a 40 mile bike race.

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Zax Nathanson

Why do you want to be a tutor?

I want to share my knowledge and learn a new skill.

Advice to Champlain Students?

(Game design specific) Remember your design goal.

Fun Fact

I love underwater photography!

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Keegan Nilsson

Why do you want to be a tutor?

Because I love what I do and understand how hard it was when I first started.

Advice to Champlain Student?

You get out what you put in.

Fun Fact

I play hockey.

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