Abby

Hi! My name is Abby, and I’m the Academic Skills TA at The Learning Hub. I work with students on skills such as time management and study strategies to help make the transition to college a little easier and to stay on track throughout. I’m currently a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in Communications. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science here at UIS, where I was also a member of the Women’s Soccer team. Outside of work and school, I enjoy reading and going on walks with my friends.  

Mackenzie

Hi! My name is Mackenzie, and I am the ACC 211 SI Leader and the Accounting Peer Tutor at The Learning Hub. This is my second year at UIS, and I am studying accounting and finance. I am from Hampshire, Illinois and attended Huntley High School. I'm on the cross country and track team here at UIS and I am also part of several clubs and organizations. I like to stay busy, and I think it is important to be involved in the school community. I also enjoy reading, hanging out with friends, and doing crafts in my free time. I am excited for this school year, and I am looking forward to helping students develop a better understanding of accounting!

Maddie

Hi! My name is Maddie and I’m the Statistics Peer Tutor at The Learning Hub! I’m a sophomore and I am double majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology. I am from Milwaukee, WI and love the Green Bay Packers! I play soccer on the Women’s Soccer team and love being active in my free time. My favorite things to do include hanging out with friends, watching TV, and going on walks. Looking forward to a great year at UIS!

Nicole

Nicole is the Math Coordinator and SI Coordinator in The Learning Hub. She earned her B.A. in Mathematics and M.A. in Mathematics from Eastern Illinois University. She then spent two years studying and teaching math at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Her primary courses of study were Algebra related. She enjoys helping students learn all levels of mathematics. Nicole is also the faculty partner for the UIS Baseball team.

Joe

My name is Joe. I am majoring in Biology. I am from Springfield. I am the Supplemental Instructor for Organic Chemistry and the peer tutor for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology courses. I plan to be a physician. 

Natalie

Hi!

My name is Natalie, and I am from a small town about 20 minutes south of campus (Auburn). I am a Junior this academic year, and I have started the nursing program this semester through UIC! I am a Science Peer Tutor at The Learning Hub. This is my second year working at The Hub!

When I graduate, I plan on working at a hospital as a nurse. I am looking towards ER or labor and delivery nursing, but I will see where the wind takes me. :) I absolutely love baking and crocheting! Music is one of my favorite things ever; I am usually seen wearing headphones and listening to a new song every day. I can't wait to see what this year brings me!

"Shoot for perfection, settle for excellence," and "Practice makes progress." - Prof. Barry L. Houser

Aalia

Hello all! My name is Aalia. I am a SI leader for CHE 124. Originally, I am from Indiana before I moved to Springfield, Illinois in 2019. I am in my senior year and am majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. I hope to attend dental school after graduating. In my free time, I like to discover and review new restaurants, cafes, films, and music. I also am involved in leadership for student organizations such as Pre-Health Society, Research Society, Muslim Student Association, and Women in STEM Excel Club. I am looking forward to help students become more knowledgeable in chemistry!

Joe

My name is Joe. I am majoring in Biology. I am from Springfield. I am the Supplemental Instructor for Organic Chemistry and the peer tutor for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology courses. I plan to be a physician. 

Kennedy

Hello everyone! I am Kennedy , and I am the Anatomy and Physiology SI instructor. I'm from Salem, Illinois, about two hours from UIS. I am a sophomore honors student majoring in MLS with a premed focus along with a psychology minor. I am also a behavioral technician at an autism clinic in Springfield. I look forward to helping students excel in a typically challenging class. You will hopefully learn that with the right tools, A&P isn't as scary as it seems!

Mackenzie

Hi! My name is Mackenzie, and I am the ACC 211 SI Leader and the Accounting Peer Tutor at The Learning Hub. This is my second year at UIS, and I am studying accounting and finance. I am from Hampshire, Illinois and attended Huntley High School. I'm on the cross country and track team here at UIS and I am also part of several clubs and organizations. I like to stay busy, and I think it is important to be involved in the school community. I also enjoy reading, hanging out with friends, and doing crafts in my free time. I am excited for this school year, and I am looking forward to helping students develop a better understanding of accounting!

Mikaili

Hello! My name is Mikaili. I'm currently a junior majoring in Biology. I was born and raised in Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica. This Fall I'll be the SI leader for sections D & E of CHE 124. When I'm not leading SI or doing schoolwork, I enjoy spending time with loved ones, playing Scrabble, and watching telenovelas. I look forward to helping students see success in the classroom this semester.

Rachel

Hello! My name is Rachel and I am the SI leader for CHE 141/142. I’m currently a senior majoring in Biology and my goal is to be a pharmacist in the future. I’m from Chatham, but I’ve lived in 6 different states as a kid. Outside of school I enjoy reading, swimming, and lots of crafts. I'm super excited to work with you all this semester!

Caya

I’m Caya, a writing peer tutor at The Hub. I am a non-traditional senior majoring in psychology, and I am slated to graduate this fall. After graduation, I hope to be admitted to a Master’s or PhD program with the ultimate goal of being a college professor someday.  I am kept quite busy with my classes, three jobs, and an internship, but in my spare time I’m learning the basics of both guitar and German. 

Some of my favorite niches outside of psych include astronomy (come see me at UIS’s Star Parties), meteorology (be prepared, not scared), and existentialism (create personal meaning, despite life’s absurdities). I look forward to meeting with you soon!

Finn

My name is Finn, I am from Springfield, and I am a writing peer tutor for the Learning Hub. I am a senior, where I plan to graduate with a Bachelors degree in Secondary History Education. I am interested in becoming a high school history teacher, which is why I enjoy working as a writing peer tutor. In my free time I like to go to concerts, play guitar, and watch movies. 

Hayden

Greetings, I'm Hayden. I am a writing peer tutor at The Learning Hub as well as a graduate student in political science. My B.A. was in philosophy.  

Apart from coursework and my duties at The Learning Hub, my days and nights are spent reading and writing (believe it or not), exploring music and sound art (I play guitar and synthesizer and voraciously listen to records), watching films, taking hikes, hanging out with my cat and significant other, playing video games, and staring off into space.  

Kalli

My name is Kalli, and I am a peer writing tutor at The Learning Hub. I am a junior from Appleton, Wisconsin, and I am majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Philosophy. After graduation, I hope to either join the Air Force, or work as a correctional treatment specialist. 

My favorite place to be is outside; I love soccer, hiking, and hanging out with friends in my free time. My all time favorite movie is Ratatouille, and my favorite book series is A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.

Laynee

Hello everyone! My name is Laynee, and I am a Writing TA for The Learning Hub. I am from Springfield, Illinois, and I graduated from UIS with my B.A. in Psychology. I am a first year student in the Human Development and Counseling (HDC) program at UIS, and I hope to become an art therapist. 

When I have free time, I love making mixed media artwork and I also enjoy playing basketball and pickleball with my friends. Fun fact, I am surprisingly good at making balloon dogs and I can juggle. Supernatural was my favorite show growing up, and, before you ask, Dean Winchester was my favorite brother. 

I hope everyone has a great semester, and I look forward to working with everyone :) 

Morgan

Hi, my name is Morgan, and I am a writing specialist at The Learning Hub. I have my master’s degree in public history here at UIS and wrote my thesis on oral historical accounts of Route 66. I got my bachelor’s degree in art history and classics with a specialization in mythology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. I previously spent three years working as an ESL tutor for both children and adults in Korea. I have three cats, Spoon, Michael, and Pudge. In my free time I enjoy crocheting, taking walks, and watching YouTube video essays.

Sarah C

Sarah loves her job as the Writing Coordinator for The Learning Hub, which she has held since August of 2012. Previously, she received her Bachelor’s from UIS with an English major and an unofficial minor in Theatre, and then returned to UIS for her graduate studies in English. Her thesis project, entitled “The Face of Disability: Humanizing Effects of Autographics on the Physically and Mentally Impaired” won the UIS Outstanding Master's Thesis Award. She has also contributed chapters to Digitally Mediated Composing and You: A Beginners Guide to Understanding Rhetoric and Writing in an Interconnected World (on "What is Rhetoric" and "Genre"), Civic Engagement in the College Classroom: A Guide for Community-Based Writing (on "Writing to Reflect: Reflecting on your Experiences with a Nonprofit"), and Writing Centers and AI: Generating Early Conversations (on "Developing AI Policies and Statements: A Reflection on Writing Center/Writing Program Collaboration"). Sarah also co-wrote an article with several members of The Learning Hub's writing staff in spring 2025 that was accepted for the special AI issue of The Learning Assistance Review (titled "Weathering the Storm: Reflections on AI's Impact on Learning Centers). She previously contributed to a comics encyclopedia titled Comics Through Time: A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas, and UIS' own Alchemist Review. She lives with her husband and cats in Springfield.

Sarah P

Hello! My name is Sarah. I am a Writing TA for The Learning Hub. I graduated from UIS with my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Currently, I am in my second year as a graduate student in the HDC program. In my free time I like to garden, embroider, and play my dulcimer.  

Shay

Hi! My name is Shaylin, and I am a writing and Capital Honors tutor with The Learning Hub. I’m studying Medical Lab Science and this is my second year here at UIS. I am also on the Cross Country and Track team. I love to read books in my free time and watch shows. One of my favorite shows to watch is Criminal Minds. I look forward to helping students with their writing and Capital Honors assignments this year!

Trinity

Hello! My name is Trinity, and I’m one of the writing tutors at The Learning Hub. I work with students to sharpen their writing and persuasive skills. I’m a graduate student pursuing a Master of Arts in Public Affairs Reporting. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Digital Media, and a Master of Humanities in Creative Writing. Outside of my academic pursuits, I enjoy reading, writing, loving on my kitten, and spending time with loved ones. I look forward to a successful year!

Bailey

My major is Middle Level Education with an endorsement in math, and I have a 4.0 GPA. I am from Pontiac, IL. I am working the front desk at The Learning Hub. My Career Plans include teaching math at a junior high school near Pontiac and coach softball.  

My hobbies include walking, baking, being outside, shopping, and hanging out with my friends and family. My favorite book is anything by Freida McFadden.  

Emma

Hello, my is Emma I am one of the front desk workings here at The Learning Hub. I am in my senior year majoring in Psychology. Super excited for this last year of school. Outside of school I enjoy hiking and travel. Free feel to ask me about all my favorite hikes and/or travel adventures, I'd love to chat!

Olivia

 My major is Business Administration with a focus in Sports Management. My dream job is to become an athletic director and work directly with athletes. I am from a very small town called Orion, IL. I am also on the Cross Country and Track team here at UIS. I am also working here at The Learning Hub at the front desk. 

I enjoy many things outside of school! I love doing outdoor activities like biking, swimming, and hiking. I also love to travel and experience new places around the world. But I also enjoy spending time with family and friends!