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 2024 Peer Mentor Team!

ALY ALVAREZ HOLMBERG

CTC Co-Captain

Core COMM Classes
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Hyepock
306 Pulido
307 Russell
330 Pulido

COMM Classes
110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Hyepock
306 Pulido
307 Russell
330 Pulido
412 Fox
443 Cargile
455 Young
492A Heyse
492B Wiles

NIKKI NADLER

CTC Co-Captain

Core COMM Classes
200 Kelsey
300 Hartzell
301 Hartzell
306 Derme
307 Park
330 Mao

COMM Classes
110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
200 Kelsey
300 Hartzell
301 Hartzell
306 Derme
307 Park
330 Mao
331 Ann Johnson
400 McCroskey
422 Derme
439 Cargile
443 Cargile

492A Heyse

ANDREW TIRADO

Core COMM Classes
200 Ann Johnson
300 Duerringer
301 Hartzell
306 Derme
307 Kahn
330 Mao

COMM Classes
110 Utley
130 Janke
131 Eisenstadt
132 Captan
200 Ann Johnson
220 Aguirre
300 Duerringer
301 Hartzell
306 Derme
307 Kahn
330 Mao
337 Velarde
400 McCroskey
412 Hartzell
430 Mao
439 Hanna
490 Fox

ESMERALDA PEREZ

Core COMM Classes
200 Kelsey
300 Hartzell
301 Husain
306 Derme
307 Russell
330 Abrams

COMM Classes
110 Rodriguez
130 Wiles
131 Eisenstadt
200 Kelsey
300 Hartzell
301 Husain
306 Derme
307 Russell
330 Abrams
334 Kopp
335 Jarvis Johnson
410 Rodriguez
411 Kreiser

ETHAN HAYASHIDA

Core COMM Classes
200 Ann Johnson
300 Duerringer
301 Eisenstadt
306 Bolkan
307 Park

330 Rich

COMM Classes
110 Utley
130 Wiles
131 Eisenstadt
200 Ann Johnson
300 Duerringer
301 Eisenstadt
306 Bolkan
307 Park
309 McPherson

330 Rich
334 Jarvis Johnson
400 McCroskey
422 Abrams

KAITLYN MAGLAQUE

Core COMM Classes
200 Ann Johnson
300 Duerringer
301 Ann Johnson
306 Cargile
330 Mao

COMM Classes
110 Rodriguez
130 Lyrse
131 Eisenstadt
200 Ann Johnson
300 Duerringer
301 Johnson
306 Cargile
330 Mao
337 Jones
411 Kreiser

LEAH BRITTO

Core COMM Classes
200 Ann Johnson
300 Fox
301 Heyse
306 McCroskey
330 Abrams

COMM Classes
110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
200 Ann Johnson
300 Fox
301 Heyse
306 McCroskey
330 Abrams
352 Rich
400 McCroskey
411 Kreiser
421 Bolkan
492A Heyse

LEXY WITKOWSKI

Core COMM Classes
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
306 Equivalent
307 Russell
330 Abrams

COMM Classes
110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Heyse
306 Equivalent
307 Russell
330 Abrams
412 Equivalent
439 Husain

RUBY KNIZEWSKI

Core COMM Classes
200 Kelsey
300 Hartzell
301 Heyse
306 Abrams
307 Park
330 Abrams

COMM Classes
110 Utley
130 Wiles
131 Eisenstadt
200 Kelsey
300 Hartzell
301 Heyse
306 Abrams
307 Park
330 Abrams
334 Johnson
337 Velarde
414 Pulido
443 Cargile
412 Fox
423 Kahn
449 Derme

SHAN PARKER

Core COMM Classes
200 Ann Johnson
300 Hartzell
301 Derme
306 Hartzell
307 Park
330 Abrams

COMM Classes
110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
200 Ann Johnson
236 Fullman
300 Hartzell
301 Derme
306 Hartzell
307 Park
309 McPherson
330 Abrams
400 McCroskey
411 Kreiser
412 Fox
421 Bolkan
490 Husain

TAYLOR LOEGERING

Core COMM Classes
200 Ann Johnson
300 Duerringer
301 Husain
306 Pulido
307 Park
330 Abrams

COMM Classes
110 Utley
130 Fullman
131 Eisenstadt
200 Ann Johnson
300 Duerringer
301 Husain
306 Pulido
307 Park
330 Abrams
400 McCroskey
410 Rodriguez
411 Kreiser
414 Utley
421 Bolkan
432 Young

TIFFANIE SORIA

Core COMM Classes
200 Ann Johnson
300 Hartzell
306 Cargile
330 Rich

COMM Classes
110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
200 Ann Johnson
300 Hartzell
306 Cargile
330 Rich
333 Robinson
338 Janke
352 Rich
425 Rich
430 Rich

TRISTAN BONETTO

Core COMM Classes
200 Ann Johnson
300 Hartzell
301 Heyse
306 Derme
307 Reid
330 Abrams

COMM Classes
110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
200 Ann Johnson
300 Hartzell
301 Heyse
306 Derme
307 Reid
330 Abrams
335 Jarvis Johnson
400 Derme
410 Rodriguez
415 Hartzell
421 Derme
439 Ann Johnson
449 Derme
492A Heyse

VIOLET YAMASAKI

Core COMM Classes
200 Ann Johnson
306 Mao
307 Rodriguez
330 Abrams

COMM Classes
110 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
200 Ann Johnson
306 Mao
307 Rodriguez
330 Abrams
415 Hartzell

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)