Alexandria Willars

Reading & Writing LAC Tutor

BA Communications

Alexandria is a junior majoring in communications-speech, with a concentration in radio and television. She enjoys reading and writing, but also enjoys watching movies, listening to music, spending time with friends and family, and baking. She would love to either work for the Dallas Cowboy’s broadcasting system or as a storm chaser for the Weather Channel.

Caleb Bonitz

Reading & Writing LAC Tutor

BA English

Caleb is an undergraduate pursuing a degree in both English and psychology. Caleb’s life is simple, and consists of going to school, going to work, going home, and going to sleep. If given the option to do anything in the entire world, sleeping would be his choice. Frequently, called a genius by his peers and coworkers, he takes a modest and humble approach to the fine art of correcting papers. 

Cecillia Leanos

Reading & Writing LAC Tutor

BS Criminology

Cecillia is a criminology major and psychology minor. She enjoys reading, eating, shopping, and napping in her spare time. She is a member of TAMUK Honors College and is set to graduate in May 2014.

Gabriela Galvan

Reading & Writing LAC Tutor

BS Communication Sciences & Disorders

Gabriela is a communication sciences and disorders major from Harlingen, TX. In the foreseeable future she would like to attend graduate school and become a speech language pathologist. She is an adventurous foodie, an avid surfer of Reddit, and is enamored with interesting novels. A gratifying life for her consists of helping people through her field of work, travelling, relearning the piano, settling in Austin, and someday owning a dog named “Bark Ruffalo.” 

Jenise Babcock

Reading & Writing LAC Tutor

BS Interdisciplinary Studies

Jenise is an education major with a concentration in English. Not surprisingly, she enjoys reading and writing, but also enjoys watching movies, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. She aspires to teach American Sign Language as a foreign language at a local high school. 

Marissa Carabajal

CSDO & Writing LAC Tutor

BS Communication Sciences & Disorders

This is Marissa’s third year here at the university and she is currently majoring in communication science and disorders with a minor in psychology. Changing and leaving an impact on someone’s life is her passion, and she hopes to one day be a licensed Speech Language Pathologist. For the year 2013, Marissa is the President of Theta Phi Alpha sorority, and when she is not doing volunteer work or spending time with her sorority sisters, she enjoys exercising, raising her Shih Tzu, and catching up on her favorite TV series.

Monique Zamora

LAC Math & Science Tutor

BS Mathematics

Monique Zamora is a junior majoring in mathematics with a teaching certification and intends to be a secondary mathematics teacher. On her free time she enjoys easing her mind with reggae or rock music. She also loves to watch movies or some of her favorite YouTubers like Philip DeFranco, Ray William Johnson, NigaHiga, KevJumba. 

Preston Neill

Reading & Writing LAC Tutor

BA Communication

Preston is a junior majoring in communications-speech, with an emphasis in radio and television, and is a minor in Music Performance. He is passionate about music and video production and hopes to one day be a filmmaker and write his own musical scores. His film group, Certain Reelity Studios, is one of his main hobbies, other than spending time with friends and family and playing video games

Raquel Rodriguez

Reading & Writing LAC Tutor

BS Criminology & Psychology

Raquel is a double major in psychology and criminology, with aspirations to join the Air Force. She enjoys playing old school systems like Nintendo 64 and other relaxing activities such as knitting. She has travelled abroad to Graz, Austria and hopes to live overseas one day.

Rosa Cordova

Reading & Writing LAC Tutor

BS Criminology & Spanish

Rosa is a graduating senior double majoring in criminology and Spanish, with a psychology minor on the side. She speaks fluent English and Spanish and is a first generation college student from Brownsville, Texas. She has been part of the writing team since fall 2011 and enjoys every aspect of her job. The best part of her job as a tutor is knowing that she is able to help her peers by giving them confidence as writers. Rosa is a friendly person who loves meeting new people and volunteering as much as she can. Aside from her tutoring job, she is or has been involved in many campus organizations: Student Government, JCrew, C.H.A.M.P., PEP Talk, Spanish Honor Society and CAB. She loves helping people and being a part of a team. 

Sixto Almazan

LAC Math & Science Tutor

BS Electrical Engineering

Sixto Almazan is a senior pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering with a Minor in Mathematics. During his leisure time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.  He looks forward to pursuing his Masters degree in Electrical Engineering.

Trevor Pesek

LAC Math & Science Tutor

BS Kinesiology

Ahmed De Alba

LAC Math & Science Tutor

BA Mathematics

Aziel Del Rio

History First Year Javelina SI Leader

BA History

Aziel Del Rio was born in Eagle Pass, Texas.  Aziel is 20 years old and has lived in Eagle Pass for most of his life. Aziel graduated from Eagle Pass High School in 2010. In the fall of 2010, Aziel started college at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. His major is history social studies composite with teaching certification. Aziel plans to become a history teacher at a high school when he graduates from college. Aziel is involved with different organizations at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He is the vice-president of the Robert J. Kleberg History Club and the secretary of the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society. He is also an Honors College student at the university. Aziel has made the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honor Roll List as a student at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Aziel has different hobbies. One of the things he enjoys the most is playing soccer. He also enjoys watching movies and likes to hang out with his friends. Aziel is a hard working person who always wants to succeed in everything that he does.

Carlos Gonzales

History First Year Javelina SI Leader

BA History

Carlos Gonzales was born in Corpus Christi, but lived in Beeville, Texas for most of his life. He is a senior double majoring in History and Political Science and has attended TAMUK since fall of 2009. He is an avid enthusiast of both History and Political Science and aspires to be successful in either field. Working for Residence Life was fun, it was a good job but when he was hired as a FYJSI leader he eventually decided to drop the Residence Life job and focused on being a FYJSI leader.  When he is not studying, reading, or doing homework he watches movies and TV, listens to all different types of music, and plays bass guitar in a local university band.

Cristoval Castillo

LAC Math & Science Tutor

MS Electrical Engineering

Cris is a second year graduate student in electrical engineering.  Having earned his undergraduate degree in physics while completing the Air Force ROTC curriculum at Southwest Texas State University, he went active duty as a commissioned officer.  After a few tours of duty, his final one was with the Air Force Research Laboratory.  Now a veteran, he has returned to school in order to better understand and work with sensor networks and wireless communication systems.  His career goal is to return to the federal government in defense, security, or space exploration.  When not working for the LAC on homework or research, he enjoys cooking, listening to rock and metal music, most movies and video games, and mastering karate.

Florent Fotue-Tatchum

LAC Math & Science Tutor

BS Electrical Engineering & Mathematics

Florent is a senior double majoring in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics and minoring in French. He hopes to graduate with his master in one year in Electrical Engineering. Actually Florent is a tutor at the LAC. He likes to travel, go the movies theatre, and he enjoys international cuisine. His dream is to be the best control systems engineer in the world. 

Itong Ujile

LAC Math & Science Tutor

BS Chemical Engineering

Itong is a senior majoring in Chemical Engineering. He has good ability in math, and enjoys teaching chemistry utilizing a quirky sense of humor so that learning is easier, more interesting and fun. Besides tutoring, Itong enjoys playing video games—Fifa, Call of Duty, and appreciates a good Nigerian meal once a while. 

Linda Anekwe

LAC Math & Science Tutor

BS Chemical Engineering

Linda is a senior majoring in chemical engineering. She is from Gaithersburg, Maryland. Her favorite sport is basketball. She loves travelling and skydiving. When she is not studying she is either playing Call of Duty or watching Spongebob.

Lydia Tanner

LAC Math & Science Tutor

BS Architectural Engineering

Lydia is a third year architectural engineering major with a minor in mathematics. She is also working on a certification in both Facilities Management and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). After graduation, she plans to pursue a master’s degree in mechanical engineering. Lydia enjoys catching the university sports games in her free time. She also likes to engage in outdoor activities and spend time with her friends when she can break away from her studies.