Comm Tutoring Center
The COMM Tutoring Center (CTC) provides FREE academic support and mentorship for ALL (and only) CSULB COMM classes, including upper division, lower division, core, and elective COMM courses.
We are open in the spring and fall semester starting on week 2 through the last week of classes. We do not offer tutoring during finals, on all university-recognized holidays/closures, and during the inter-sessions (Summer and Winter).
Please note: Peer mentors’ advice never supersedes the guidance of the professor or the best judgment of the student.
Our motto is:
Work Smarter and Better Together
Our mission is:
To offer peer-directed academic support and professional mentorship to all CSULB students in their communication classes
Our vision is:
To provide a homebase for guidance and connectedness for all COMM students at CSULB
Meet the Spring 2025 CTC Peer Mentor Team!
VIVIAN TRAN
CTC Co-Captain
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Johnson
300 Hartzell
301 Hartzell
306 Pulido
330 Rich
All COMM Classes Completed
110 Rodriguez
130 Velarde
131 Eisenstadt
200 Johnson
300 Hartzell
301 Hartzell
306 Pulido
330 Rich
334 Kopp
335 Johnson
355 Moldoveanu
411 Kreiser
421 Derme
431 Kreiser
495 Kreiser
LAUREN VANCE
CTC Co-Captain
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Eisenstadt
306 McCroskey
307 Kahn
330 Mao
All COMM Classes Completed
110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
132 Equivalent
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Eisenstadt
306 McCroskey
307 Kahn
330 Mao
344 Young
400 McCroskey
414 McPherson
423 Kahn
490 Sauceda
BRANDON ROBERTSON
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Heyse
306 Pulido
307 Russell
330 Abrams
All COMM Classes Completed
110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Heyse
306 Pulido
307 Russell
330 Abrams
337 Jones
358 Kelsey
411 Kreiser
421 Bolkan
431 Kreiser
432 Kopp
443 Cargile
490 Johnson
499 Asenas
DANI NELSON
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Johnson
300 Fox
301 Heyse
306 Pulido
307 Kahn
330 Abrams
All COMM Classes Completed
110 Rodriguez
130 Castro
131 Eisenstadt
200 Johnson
300 Fox
301 Heyse
306 Pulido
307 Kahn
330 Abrams
333 Robinson
352 Robinson
410 Rodriguez
422 Abrams
DINARA BROWN
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Johnson
300 Hartzell
301 Hanna
306 Pulido
307 Russell
All COMM Classes Completed
110 McPherson
130 Ohlsen
131 Eisenstadt
200 Johnson
300 Hartzell
301 Hanna
306 Pulido
307 Russell
309 McPherson
400 McPherson
411 Kreiser
421 Bolkan
ELYANNA GONZALEZ
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Kelsey
300 Hartzell
301 Hanna
306 Kahn
All COMM Classes Completed
110 Rodriguez
130 Whitney
131 Eisenstadt
200 Kelsey
300 Hartzell
301 Hanna
306 Kahn
334 Kopp
344 Young
410 Rodriguez
411 Kreiser
414 McPherson
423 Kahn
ELYANNA LOPEZ
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Johnson
300 Hartzell
301 Eisenstadt
306 Cargile
330 Mao
All COMM Classes Completed
110 McPherson
130 Janke
131 Eisenstadt
200 Johnson
300 Hartzell
301 Eisenstadt
306 Cargile
330 Mao
EMILY AVILA
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Eisenstadt
306 Mao
307 Park
330 Cargile
All COMM Classes Completed
110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Eisenstadt
306 Mao
307 Park
330 Cargile
432 Young
442 Heyse
FELISSA PRECIADO
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Kelsey
300 Fox
301 Hartzell
306 Pulido
307 Rodriguez
330 Abrams
All COMM Classes Completed
110 Rodriguez
130 Gradis
131 Bishop
200 Kelsey
300 Fox
301 Hartzell
306 Pulido
307 Rodriguez
330 Abrams
334 Hudson
400 McCroskey
410 Rodriguez
414 McPherson
421 Bolkan
443 Cargile
JOSEPH FIGUEROA
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Heyse
306 Pulido
307 Russell
330 Abrams
All COMM Classes Completed
110 McPherson
130 Anderson
131 Eisenstadt
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Heyse
306 Pulido
307 Russell
330 Abrams
335 Johnson
JENE VIRAY
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Johnson
300 Fox
301 Johnson
306 McCroskey
330 Rich
All COMM Classes Completed
110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
132 Equivalent
200 Johnson
300 Fox
301 Johnson
306 McCroskey
330 Rich
411 Kreiser
421 Bolkan
432 Kopp
490 Pulido
492 Hartzell
LILY HORROCKS
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Heyse
306 Pulido
307 Russell
All COMM Classes Completed
110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
132 Equivalent
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Heyse
306 Pulido
307 Russell
410 Rodriguez
411 Kreiser
421 Bolkan
431 Kreiser
443 Cargile
499 Asenas
LUKE PENA
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Heyse
306 Pulido
307 Russell
330 Abrams
All COMM Classes Completed
110 McPherson
130 Anderson
131 Eisenstadt
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Heyse
306 Pulido
307 Russell
330 Abrams
334 Johnson
335 Anderson
422 Abrams
442 Heyse
499 Wiles
MATTHEW WALKER
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Johnson
300 Fox
301 Hanna
306 Pulido
307 Park
330 Abrams
All COMM Classes Completed
110 McPherson
130 Fiori
131 Equivalent
200 Johnson
300 Fox
301 Hanna
306 Pulido
307 Park
330 Abrams
331 Cooper
344 Young
352 Robinson
411 Kreiser
414 Bolkan
439 Duerringer
490 Fox
MADELINE WALDROP MCGEE
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Johnson
300 Fox
306 McPherson
330 Abrams
All COMM Classes Completed
110 McPherson
130 Wiles
131 Eisenstadt
200 Johnson
300 Fox
306 McPherson
330 Abrams
334 Mao
414 McPherson
499 Wiles
NYOMI GERVACIO
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Johnson
300 Fox
301 Ruiz De Castilla
306 Derme
330 Abrams
All COMM Classes Completed
110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
200 Johnson
300 Fox
301 Ruiz De Castilla
306 Derme
330 Abrams
335 Johnson
400 McCroskey
421 Bolkan
439 Duerringer
SARAHY GONZALEZ
Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Kelsey
300 Hartzell
301 Heyse
306 Pulido
307 Russell
330 Mao
All COMM Classes Completed
110 Whitney
130 Fiori
131 Eisenstadt
200 Kelsey
300 Hartzell
301 Heyse
306 Pulido
307 Russell
330 Mao
337 Jones
411 Kreiser
421 Bolkan
Director of the COMM Tutoring Center
Dr. Stacy Young
Office Location: AS-352
Email: sly.young@csulb.edu
Please visit the CTC Scheduling system to book your appointment
Appointments scheduled during traditional CTC business hours (i.e., Monday thru Thursday 9am-5pm) can be attended either in person (in AS-351) or via video chat (Microsoft Teams).
Appointments scheduled outside of traditional CTC business hours (i.e., outside of the regular M-Th 9am-5pm hours) will be held exclusively via video chat on Microsoft Teams.
How can I become a Peer Mentor for the COMM Tutoring Center?
For individuals interested in serving as a Peer Mentor for the COMM Tutoring Center in an upcoming semester, please complete the Peer Mentor Application and submit it by the deadline noted on the application (which is typically by 12-noon on the first Friday in November for spring enrollment and the first Friday in April for fall enrollment).
How are Peer Mentors selected?
Peer Mentors are chosen based on:
1. Strong overall GPA in the Major
2. Eligibility (i.e., students must be COMM majors and must have completed COMM 200 as well as at least 3 of the core COMM classes [300, 301, 306, 307, 330] with a B or better),
3. Recommendations from faculty,
4. Breadth of course coverage represented on the team
5. Motivation/goals of service
Once chosen as a Peer Mentor, what happens next?
Selected individuals are invited to enroll in the designated upper division (400-level) course. Please be sure to speak with a COMM Undergraduate Advisor to ensure how this course will fit in your program of study in preparation for graduation.
Why should I consider applying to be a Peer Mentor?
Peer Mentors overwhelmingly find the experience to be a positive one. They have a flexible schedule while earning units for their service. They get to apply the communication skills that are covered in our classes to real-life situations. They make important contributions to our department as a meaningful way to give back and to inspire other students. It is a great resume builder and a wonderful opportunity to network with fellow COMM students (as well as faculty members). I encourage you to visit the center to speak with current Peer Mentors to learn more about their first-hand experiences and perceptions about this type of service-learning opportunity.
If you have any questions about what Peer Mentors do or whether or not this service-learning internship would be a good fit for you, please contact the Director of the COMM Tutoring Center, Dr. Young (sly.young@csulb.edu)
To book an appointment for FREE tutoring with a peer mentor for any CSULB COMM class, click the button below and choose a day/time):
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