Welcome to Supplemental Instruction (SI)! SI leaders are students who have done well in courses that are historically challenging (high rates of D’s, F’s, and withdrawals) and dedicated to helping their peers succeed.
SI is free, voluntary, and open to all students enrolled in the course. No registration is needed, just scroll through our SI Schedule below and walk in, and our SI leaders will review your course material with you or answer questions you have about your courses!
Please be aware you will need to be signed into your Montclair State University Gmail account to view the schedule.
Here you will find some of our incredible SI Leaders at the Center for Academic Success & Tutoring. No appointment is needed, just click on the SI Schedule above and walk in, or come to Sprague Library Room 138 so our friendly staff can assist you. For additional support, call the tutoring center front desk at 973-655-5432.
Meet the SI Leaders
Name: Maddy Bubendorf
Major: Mathematics
Year: Graduate
Subjects: Pre-Calculus and Calculus I
About me: I love to crochet!
Want to work with Maddy? Click the direct link here!
Name: Ryan Avallone
Major: Mathematics
Year: Senior
Subjects: Calculus I
About me: Music is a big passion of mine and I sing in three choirs at this school.
Want to work with Ryan? Click the direct link here!
Name: Thomas Guida
Major: Environmental and Earth Science
Year: Senior
Subjects: Applied Calculus
About me: Hey there! My name is Thomas Guida and I am a Senior studying Environmental and Earth Science. I am very passionate about what I do as a Supplemental Instructor and I am happy to help anyone who walks in the door! A fun fact about me is that I am colorblind.
Want to work with Thomas? Click the direct link here!
Name: Lyla Salyani
Major: Chemistry
Year: Graduate
Subjects: Chemistry
About me: I have a 12 year-old Siamese cat!
Want to work with Lyla? Click the direct link here!
Name: Jordan Egerton
Major: Nursing
Year: Junior
Subjects: Physiology and Anatomy
About me: Hi! I’m a Presidential Scholar and undergraduate Nursing student at Montclair State University with a passion for learning new concepts and supporting future nurses and scholars. I’m also a proud member and mentor of the Student Nurses Association and Next Generation Service Corps here on campus.
Want to work with Jordan? Click the direct link here!
Name: Yaseen Zafer
Major: Computer Science
Year: Junior
Subjects: Python
About me: I love soccer and I’m a Manchester United fan.
Want to work with Yaseen? Click the direct link here!
Name: Mariella Stout
Major: Nursing
Year: Junior
Subjects: Health Assessment, Anatomy & Physiology
About me: My favorite color is yellow, I love music, and I enjoy painting in my free time!
Want to work with Mariella? Click the direct link here!
Name: Raj Burman
Major: Biology
Year: Junior
Subjects: Chemistry and Biology
About me: I love theatre and dance!
Want to work with Raj? Click the direct link here!
Name: Rebecca Eshuis
Major: Psychology
Year: Junior
Subjects: Core psychology classes.
About me: I make my own yarn!
Want to work with Rebecca? Click the direct link here!
Name: Afsin Rehman
Major: Psychology
Year: Senior
Subjects: Core psychology classes.
Want to work with Afsin? Click the direct link here!
Name: Joshua Andrew Rota-Tebb
Major: Political Science
Year: Senior
Subjects: Writing, Politics, and History
About me: I enjoy writing, drawing portraits, and practicing swordsmanship in my spare time.
Want to work with Josh? Click the direct link here!
Name: Rylee Allen
Major: Biology
Year: Senior
Subjects: Organisms and Diversity
About me: I adore music and cats!
Want to work with Rylee? Click the direct link here!
Name: Bella Barbarito
Major: English
Year: Senior
Subjects: Writing
About me: Hi! My name is Bella and I am a senior studying English with a minor in Philosophy. My hobbies include skiing, running, photography and trying new cafes. I also love talking about my own favorite TV shows, movies and music and learning the favorites of others!
Want to work with Bella? Click the direct link here!
Name: Rosanna Hefter
Major: Nursing
Year: Senior
Subjects: Care of Adults and Elderly
About me: Hi Everyone! My name is Rosanna and I am a Senior Nursing Student at MSU. As an SI Leader this semester, my goal is to create a supportive and welcoming environment where students feel comfortable discussing anything, personal or class related. In addition to this role, I serve as Secretary of the Student Nurses Association and as a member of the Student Affairs and Advisory Board.
Want to work with Rosanna? Click the direct link here!
Name: Melisa Kasli
Major: Biochemistry
Year: Junior
Subjects: General Chemistry I
About me: I collect playing cards from different countries 🙂
Want to work with Melisa? Click the direct link here!
Name: Rithvik Dhanpal
Major: Computer Studies
Year: Graduate
Subjects: Python, Java, and Applied Math
Want to work with Rithvik? Click the direct link here!
Make an Appointment/Drop-in
Supplemental Instruction session schedules can also be found in Navigate:
- Choose the “Make an Appointment” link.
- Then select “Drop In” on the right hand menu.
- Then select the class you are looking for.
- No appointments are needed from there.
- You can either enter the Zoom link or show up at the session location at the times listed.