2023 - 2024 VSB PEER TUTORS
VSB tutors are sophomore, junior and senior VSB students who are committed to promoting the success of their peers. The role of the peer tutor is to support the independent learning process of the student, as well as foster belongingness and inclusion by creating a safe space to learn and ask questions. These tutors are high achieving student leaders who have been recommended by their professor.
Liam Barrett '26 VSB
Red Bank, NJ
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004; VSB 2008
- Major: Accounting
- Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Villanova Club Rugby, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
"My role is to help students feel comfortable asking questions about their material and provide a collaborative and guiding environment where students will be able to fully grasp the material and solve any confusion there may be. I love tutoring because of the special process of hard work and communication it takes to help a student tap into their potential and ultimately see them succeed in the classroom."
Catherine Blowe '24 VSB
Cranford, NJ
- Tutoring Courses: ACC 2310; ACC 2320
- Majors: Accounting, Business Analytics
- Involvement: Business in Healthcare Society, Accounting Society, Society of Women of Color, NABA
"My goals as a tutor are to help my peers overcome academic challenges and empower them to succeed in the classroom."
Tina Burland '26 VSB
Woodbridge, CT
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2009; VSB 2004
- Major: Accounting Minors: Business Law and Corporate Governance
- Involvement: Pre-Law Society, Business Law Society, Villanova Accounting Society, Villanova Consulting Group
"My main goal as a peer tutor is to help. We all learn differently, and I think that sometimes hearing information differently or from a peer makes a big difference."
Ian Ching '26 VSB
Fairfax, VA
- Tutoring Courses: ECO 1001; VSB 2004
- Majors: Accoutning, Finance
- Involvement: Club Swim, Villanova Finance Group, Villanova Day-of-service committee, Asian Student Association
"My goal as a tutor is to create a successful learning environment and develop positive relationships with my peers."
Gianna Ciccimarra '26 VSB
Mountainside, NJ
- Tutoring Courses: ECO 1002; VSB 2004
- Majors: Accounting Minor: Economics
- Involvement: Society of Women in Financial Training, Villanova Women’s Club Basketball
"Being a tutor allows me to watch others flourish and overcome obstacles, whether that be my classmates or people I have yet to meet. In addition, I can help students gain confidence in what they are learning and feel proud about their academic performance, which is essential for all."
Christina Cikowski '25 VSB
Scranton, PA
- Tutoring Course: VSB 2004; VSB 3006
- Majors: Applied Quantitative Finance, Accounting; Minor: MIS
- Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Society of Women in Financial Training, Nova Racing, Business of Fashion Society, Chi Omega Iota Lambda Chapter, Women in Business, Intramural Tennis, MIS Society
"I decided to become a peer tutor to help the VSB community. I am passionate about helping others find what interests them and guide them through challenging material."
Lindley Day '26 VSB
Cohasset, MA
- Tutoring Courses: ECO 1001; ECO 1002; VSB 2004
- Major: Undecided
- Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, NOVAdance, Special Olympics
"I tutor to support and give students the confidence to succeed!"
Parth Desai '26 VSB
Lincoln Park, NJ
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004
- Majors: Finance, Business Analytics
- Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Nova Nassa Finance Chair, SAMOSA Club
"I decided to become a tutor because it provides me with the opportunity to help my peers thrive in the classroom. I want to share my knowledge to assist others and watch them succeed."
Libby Dorsky '26 VSB
Westwood, MA
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004
- Majors: Accounting, Business Analytics
- Involvement: Delta Gamma Sorority, Women in Business, Special Olympics
"I want to positively impact other Villanova students' learning experiences. My goal is to help students feel more confident when tackling challenging material and to help them reach their academic goals."
Rory Durbin '25 VSB
Randolph, NJ
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004; VSB 2009
- Major: Applied Quantitative Finance
- Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Sigma Phi Epsilon
"I've always found the process of helping others very rewarding especially in an academic setting. My goal is to try and experience this rewarding nature by helping students here at Villanova."
Jake Graham '25 VSB
Granger, IN
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004; ACC 2310; ACC 2320
- Major: Accounting Minor: Finance
- Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Wildcat Fund, Delta Tau Delta, NovaDance
"There is nothing better than helping someone on a concept they don’t understand and then seeing the look on their face when they finally get it. Tutoring is great because you feel the same feeling of accomplishment when your tutee gets something that they have been struggling with."
Nick Guenther '26 VSB
Manchester, CT
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004
- Majors: Finance, Accounting Minor: Spanish
- Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Special Olympics, Club Ultimate Frisbee
"I want to share the passion that I have for my business classes with other students. As a tutor, I will provide a tutee-driven environment that prioritizes conceptualization and understanding over memorization."
Jules Guzzardo '26 VSB
Mullica Hill, NJ
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004; VSB 2009
- Major: Finance Minor: International Business
- Involvement: Ruibal, DUSAC, Women in business
"I have tutored throughout high school. Why I enjoy being a tutor is really the satisfaction of being able to help someone gain the confidence and then achieving their goals."
Brody Hansen '25 VSB
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004; VSB 2009
- Major: Finance Minors: Accounting, Business Analytics
- Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Villanova Special Olympics
"Tutoring is an amazing opportunity to help my fellow VSB peers succeed and a way to give back. Villanova is a community where Villanovans want fellow Villanovans to succeed, and I believe tutoring is how I can make Villanova a stronger community. My goal as a tutor is to help students understand the concepts and let them know that I am always there to help and support them in whatever they need."
Tanner Hansen '25 VSB
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004; VSB 2009
- Major: Finance, Accounting
- Involvement: Villanova Finance Society, Business Law Society, VSB Ambassadors, Intramurals
"I decided to become a tutor to support other students and help them excel in the classroom. I want to share my knowledge and see others succeed while enjoying their work."
Zach Hetrick '26 VSB
Yardley, PA
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004
- Major: Marketing Minor: Business Law & Corporate Governance
- Involvement: NOVAdance, Inter-Hall Council, Phi Sigma Pi
"I love tutoring because I enjoy helping others succeed in the classroom. I want to utilize my knowledge to simplify complex ideas and be a dependable source of support and guidance."
Jack Hobart '25 VSB
St. Louis, MO
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2009; VSB 2004
- Major: Finance, Applied Quantitative Finance Concentration Minor: Mathematics
- Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Marketing Group, Business and Leadership Society, Villanova Student Musical Theatre, Special Olympics
"My main goal as a tutor is to help students find a love for business through their classes. Not only do I want to help students grasp difficult course content, I also want to help students find their interests."
Noah Kistler '26 VSB
Columbus, OH
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004; VSB 2009
- Majors: Accounting, Finance
- Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Intramural Sports, Special Olympics
"I enjoy helping others, especially those in my community. I want to help fellow Villanova students feel more confident in themselves and their ability to succeed in challenging classes."
Erin Lynch '26 VSB
Aston, PA
- Tutoring Courses: ECO 1002; VSB 2004
- Major: Accounting Minor: Education
- Involvement: Service Learning Community, Women in Business, Society of Women in Financial Training, Fiat
"I love collaborating with other students to help them overcome challenges by creating a safe space for them to ask questions and where we can learn together. I hope students walk away from sessions confident in the material and feel they are ready to embrace any challenges they face in the class."
Saverio Marinelli '26 VSB
Butler, NJ
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004
- Major: Finance Minor: Accounting
- Involvement: VSB Ambassadors Program, Villanova Finance Group, VSB Book Club, Villanova Italian Club, Intramural Basketball, Villanova Day of Service
"My mission is to enhance the academic performance of tutees in their courses. I want to expand upon students' talents and assist in their discovery of the study habits and learning techniques that best suit them to succeed."
Thomas Michels '26 VSB
Rockville Centre, NY
- Tutoring Courses: ECO 1001; VSB 2004
- Major: Accounting
- Involvement: Villanova Television, Villanova Accounting Society
"I decided to be a tutor to help enrich the future of VSB. I wanted to be able to reinforce my own knowledge while helping other students."
Alejandra Palomo '25 VSB
Copan, Honduras
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004
Can conduct session in Spanish. - Majors: Finance; International Business Minors: Accounting
- Involvement: Blue Key, VISO, ALPFA, VSB Dean's Undergraduate Student Advisory Council
"I decided to be a tutor because I want to give back to Villanova's empowering community and help fellow students. I want to transmit my knowledge and love for Financial Accounting and demonstrate to students that although it can be a tough course, they can be successful. As a tutor, not only do I want my tutees to get a good grade on their exams and quizzes, but I want them to really find the best way to review the material in order to fully understand it."
Kathleen Perthes '24 VSB
Havertown, PA
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004; VSB 2009; ACC 2310
- Majors: Accounting, Finance Minors: Business Law & Corporate Governance
- Involvement: Women in Business, Accounting Society
"I decided to tutor because I love being able to share my knowledge to help other students understand difficult concepts. My goal is to see students progress and become more confident in their abilities to succeed in the class."
Kaitlyn Pine '25 VSB
Holland, PA`
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004; VSB 3006; ACC 2310
- Majors: Accounting Minors: Real Estate
- Involvement: Women in Business, Club Running, Society of Women in Financial Training, Villanova Finance Group, Villanova Marketing Group
"I wanted to become a tutor because of the wonderful experiences I had with using the tutor program and because I love helping peers achieve their goals. My goal as a tutor is to create an open atmosphere that stimulates communication and allows the student to express their individuality. I love tutoring because it allows me to provide support to my peers and become a resource for them that extends beyond the tutoring session."
Benjamin Pluta '25 VSB
Wharton, NJ
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004; VSB 2008; VSB 2009
- Majors: Finance, Business Analytics Minor: Business Law and Corporate Governance
- Involvement: Villanova Consulting Group, Pool Club, Business Law Society
"I believe that learning is one of the most beneficial journeys that people undertake in life. Yet, I understand that it can be difficult to learn sometimes, which is why I want to help anyone and everyone in any way I can."
Cassie Polanskyj '26 VSB
Verona, NJ
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004
- Majors: Finance Minor: Business Law and Corporate Governance
- Involvement: Woman in Business, Greek Life, & International Business Society
"I want to help others learn and have a deeper understanding of the material being taught. I love tutoring because it allows people to have a different perspective on certain subjects that are different from a professor or their peers."
Daniel Pugliese '26 VSB
Rye Brook, NY
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004
- Majors: Accounting, Finance
- Involvement: Club Ice Hockey, Club Roller Hockey, Villanova Finance Group
"I decided to be a tutor because I love to help my peers as many have done so for me. My biggest goal is for you to come out of our session with a better understanding of your quesiton as well as the overall subject."
Suhani Sheth '26 VSB
North Brunswick, NJ
- Tutoring Courses: ECO 1001; VSB 2004
- Majors: FInance, Business Analytics
- Involvement: Alpha Chi Omega, Villanova Finance Group, VU SAMOSA, VSB Ambassadors
"I want to tutor because it is rewarding knowing I can help my peers reach their fullest potential."
Evan Silvia '25 VSB
Verona, New Jersey
- Tutoring Courses: ECO 1002; VSB 2004; VSB 2009
- Majors: Finance, Management Information Systems
- Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Blue Key, Villanova Consulting Group, VITA, The Bandana Project
"I decided to become a tutor because I love interacting with students and enjoy relaying the experiences I have had to them! I think that there is a stereotype that only struggling students should be tutored, but I disagree with this and want to break this norm by promoting widespread tutoring for all students!"
Jennifer Stamboulian '26 VSB
Robbinsville, NJ
- Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004
- Majors: Accounting, Business Analytics Minor: Sustainability Studies
- Involvement: Villanova Women in Business, Leadership Communitas, Villanova Marketing Group, Villanova Best Buddies, Special Olympics, and Kappa Delta Sorority
"I hope to make a difference by helping students navigate the material and concepts they find challenging. Everyone learns at a different pace. My goal is to help my peers gain confidence and achieve their academic goals."
Rebecca Yemola '26 VSB
Lumberton, NJ
- Tutoring Courses: ECO 1001; VSB 2004
- Majors: Applied Quantitative Finance Concentration, FInance Minor: Mathematics
- Involvement: Club Lacrosse, Villanova Finance Group, Special Olympics, NOVAdance
"I love tutoring because I like working with others to help them succeed. I want students to feel comfortable asking me any questions they have."