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University Learning Center
Administrative Staff
Debi Lyn Esquivel
Acting Director
Debi Lyn began her career at CSUF in 1994 as an English instructor; she has taught a variety of classes for the departments of English, Child and Adolescent Studies, Freshman Programs, and Summer Bridge and currently still teaches a section of Advanced College Writing each semester. She also served as Reading Coordinator for Summer Bridge in 1998. In 1999, she became the Assistant Director for the University Learning Center (ULC) and in 2010 the Acting Director.
In her position at the ULC, Debi Lyn trains and supervises about 40 instructional student assistants who tutor in approximately 35 different subjects. She has recently completed a text book for tutor training titled Peer Tutoring from Theory to Practice.
As an active staff member of Cal State Fullerton, Debi Lyn sits on the Student Affairs Staff Development Committee, teaches workshops for the Student Leadership Institute, is involved with the University Leadership Academy, and has presented at numerous conferences on topics regarding learning center administration and assessment.
In her free time, Debi Lyn travels to Guatemala where she is involved in a humanitarian education project called Proyecto Educativo de Xela. The objective of this project is to provide underprivileged children in an indigenous Mayan village with academic assistance. Furthermore, she has presented at several conferences on her ongoing ethnographic research of the people in this community.
Trista O’Connell
Acting Asst. Director, University Learning Center
Lecturer, Department of American Studies
Trista holds a BA in Art History and American Studies, and MA in American Studies from CSUF. As the Acting Assistant Director of the University Learning Center, and as a faculty member in the department of American Studies, Trista works closely with students from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance student achievement at the university level. She has been teaching in the department of American Studies at CSUF for 6 years, where she has been responsible for teaching lower and upper-division courses, covering a range of interdisciplinary topics, within the larger context of American society and culture.
As the Acting Assistant Director at the ULC, Trista oversees the ULC’s daily activities and coordinates all Supplemental Instruction (SI), study groups, and workshops; she additionally trains SI leaders/tutors, is responsible for the marketing and promotion of ULC services and interacts with the larger campus community.
Trista additionally acts as co-advisor to CSUF’s chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society, and serves on several committees on campus, including the Social Justice Summit Advisory Board. Trista’s philosophy is to educate, engage, and encourage students, and to ultimately make them more successful students and individuals in their future endeavors.
As a professional, educator, and mentor she believes strongly in the following quote by Cesar Chavez, that “the end of all education should surely be service to others.”
Dannaca Lynn Daniel
Administrative Support Coordinator
& Sociology Teaching Assistant
Dannaca is the Administrative Support Coordinator at the University Learning Center as well as a Sociology Teaching Assistant. She transferred to Cal State Fullerton in the spring of 2008 and earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a concentration in Family in the spring of 2010. She will be pursuing her Master’s degree in Criminology, Law & Society in the fall of 2010 at the University of California, Irvine. Dannaca’s future goals include going to law school to get a Juris Doctorate in Family Law and, ultimately, become a Family Law judge. Her hobbies include football, music, and movies, cooking, and going to the beach. If you have any questions for Dannaca, stop by her office anytime!
ULC Student Staff
Olga Altamirano
My major is Sociology. I have lived in Pomona all of my life. I plan on graduating within the next two years. After college I plan on travelling and then finding a job in social work. My hobbies are just relaxing and watching a good movie or simply being in the outdoors.
Ashley Arana
My Major is Communications with a focus on advertising. My hometown is West Covina, but I currently live in San Dimas, California. I plan to graduate in 2011 and get a steady job after graduation. My goal is to work for an advertising company somewhere close to home. I love to play the piano, and I also love to dance. Piano and dance are my passions and have been a part of my life since I was young. I have traveled to places such as Mexico, New York, and Washington D.C. I love to travel and I enjoy meeting new people.
Deniz Ari
I am a 31-year-old student athlete who has recently decided to go back to school. I attend the pre-health post-baccalaureate program (major: medicine) and I honestly believe that CSF is the best university in the world! I am from East Hollywood and originally from Irvine. Perhaps Fullerton is the perfect “middle ground.” I plan to graduate in June 2011; perhaps I will study one “bio-elective” in fall 2011. But the “bio-objective” is a highly selective M.D. program (hopefully) beginning in fall 2012. My “background” interests include surfing, skiing and photography. I’ve been to Europe, Central America, Asia & the South Pacific. My next “travel” is hopefully South Africa! I love CSF!
Jesse Arraiga
Hey, my name is Jesse. I am a freshman here at CSUF. I am currently an undeclared major, but I have a pretty good idea of what I would like to do. I would eventually like to teach in Japan. I am originally from Pomona, and I have lived there most of my life. I’m not sure when I will graduate, but when I do, I hope to work in a stable career. I would like to meet new and exciting people.
Jasdeep Bhullar
My name is Jasdeep. I am doing my Master’s in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Wireless Communication. I am from India. It is my second semester here in Cal State Fullerton and hopefully I will be graduating in spring 2011. I like to share my knowledge with others and make friends. That is why I am here at ULC. I am pretty good in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. I love to read books and listening to music in my free time – that can be fictitious, romantic novels. I love travelling to new places and have fun with my friends. After coming here I have been to San Diego, Northridge, LA downtown, San Fernando Valley, and North Carolina state. After my graduation, I am planning to find a job in my field in any prestigious and good going firm.
Farina Chinoy
I’m originally from India. My major was psychology during undergrad. I am now a grad student, doing my M.S. in Clinical Psychology. I hope to graduate at the end of the summer. I plan to do a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology after I am done here. I enjoy psychology and I enjoy learning, in general. I enjoy travelling as well. I have visited more than 20 countries and hope to visit many more.
Stephanie Elizondo
I am a graduate student in the English department and I hope to have my M.A. degree by 2010. I also received my B.A. in English from Cal State Fullerton, so I’ve spent a lot of time around here. I’ve always lived in California and I am currently living in West Covina. After I graduate, I hope to teach English and composition at a community college and eventually get a Ph.D. I love to read and want to travel to many places. So far, I’ve been to a few places in the U.S. as well as Mexico and Italy.
Teresa Garcia
I am a graduate student in American Studies and hope to graduate in spring 2011. After graduation I plan on entering Peace Corps service in whichever country the Peace Corps sends me. I’m interested in film and recently began exploring the American film canon and Woody Allen films. I’m from a very small town in Northern California and have big hopes of moving to New York in the future.
Francisco Gonzales
My name is Francisco Gonzales and I am from Bakersfield, CA. But as you can tell by my name I am Hispanic. My mother came from Mexico when she was 7 years old to California and my father is from Texas; however, his family came from Mexico before he was born. I graduated from CSUF with a degree in Japanese language and now I am a graduate student majoring in TESOL. I will graduate in the fall of 2011 and I plan to teach English abroad afterwards. I’ve been to Japan twice once for travelling and the other for studying abroad. My hobbies include martial arts, working out, listening to music, and video games.
Emmanuelle Gonzalez
My name is Emmanuelle Gonzalez; my friends call me Manny. I am 19 years old, majoring in Civil Engineering. I was born in the U.S.; raised in Mexico. I am graduating in 2013. After college, I want to come back for my Master’s as I’m working in a company to get my license. Some hobbies I love to do are to work out, listen to music, and play sports; hanging with friends is a must too. The best advice I can give is “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
Erica Hernandez
I graduated from CSUF fall 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Adolescent Development. I am currently in the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program at CSUF. I love teaching and being around children. My goal is to become an elementary school teacher for primary level students. Some of my hobbies are riding street bikes, dirt bikes, going to shows (concerts), going to the beach, shopping, art, and of course being with people I love.
Jules Krimm
A native of Los Angeles, I now live in Barstow area. I am a Master’s student in linguistics, and I am also in the TESOL certificate program. After I graduate in December 2011, I hope to teach ESL at a college in the High Desert. When I’m not studying, I love to waterski, hike, read, and study foreign languages.
Tuan Le
My major is Civil Engineering with architectural emphasis. Vietnam is where I came from and this is a beautiful country. I will graduate in spring 2011 hopefully and my desire is gaining Master’s degree in University of Chicago. I love reading romantic stories and playing the guitar; it helps me release my mind in the free time. I always say to myself, “I can do it and I’m gonna make it.”
Colleen McCormick
I am an English major originally from Downey, CA. I am graduating this spring of 2010 and plan to enroll in the teaching certificate program here at CSUF. I love to read – just about anything will do! I have traveled here and abroad. The most enjoyable experience in my travels was being immersed in other cultures – we can learn so much from each other!
Maurine Mikhail-Yakoub
Hi my name is Maurine, and I am an Economics and Political Science major. I was born and raised in Egypt. I lived there until I was 11 and moved here with my family in 2001. I plan to graduate in 2010, this is only my second year. I tutor Arabic and Math. So if you need help with either please do come in.
P.S. I need more Arabic tutees. =)
Bryan Moore
What’s up? I’m Bryan Moore. I am a Computer Engineering major. Raised in Compton, I now live in Riverside. I tutor math, physics, computer engineering and computer science. In my off time, I like perfecting my sniping skills on Call of Duty (The Barrett is beautiful, I call her Carmen), playing basketball, and working on my computer. After school I plan to do something with my knowledge that helps people or at least puts a smile on their face. Deuces!
Michael Neri
How’s it going? My name is Michael Neri and I’m from San Diego, California. I’m currently a graduate school student here at CSUF majoring in TESOL. I also did my undergrad work here in Japanese Language and Literature and Asian-American Studies. To tell you the truth, I have no idea where I’m going to end up after I graduate. When I’m not stressing out at school I like playing volleyball and trying to play the guitar.
Jesse Palao
My name is Jesse Palao, Electrical Engineering major, Math minor, 22 years old, and from Fountain Valley, CA. My hobbies are mainly billiards, some tennis, soccer, and video games. I’ve been to Guatamala when I was 7 years old for about 2 years. I’m in several organizations on campus: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Mexican-American Engineers & Scientists (MAES), and National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). I plan to graduate in 2012. Although the studies in my discipline are overwhelmingly demanding, I continue on working hard.
Kalp Shah
My major is Electrical, Electronics &Communication. I am from India. There, I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Electronics & Communication department. I plan to graduate in summer 2011. I want to join in MNC company as a chief hardware engineer. My hobbies are reading, listening to music, playing chess, and internet browsing.
David Sousa
I am a Math major that was an Art major before. I was born and raised in Southern California. I should graduate in 2009 and plan on teaching high school. My hobbies include art, working on cars, and going to new places.
Gitanjali Thiruvadi
Hello! I am a psych major who’s been in the CSUF as a grad student for the past two years. I hail from India. I’ve been working as a GA for professors in the Psych department for the past two years. I enjoy interacting with students as a tutor, GA and a mentor in the past. I look forward to assist you in your academic journey as to the best of my abilities as a tutor at the ULC!
Alonzo Williams
I am a Computer Science Major and I am from Pomona, CA. My expected graduation date is May 2011. I plan to work in the defense sector and specialize in situational awareness. I’ve had my share of academic woes and by no measure am I the perfect student. But you can receive good grades with the right mentality. As far as my personal life I like to play basketball, wrkout, and play Xbox live (mainly COD4).
Melanie Yamabe
Hi, my name is Melanie Yamabe. I am a President’s Scholar, as well as a CSUF gymnast. I am originally from Santa Clarita, near Magic Mountain, but I am definitely loving the Fullerton area. I am majoring in Business with an emphasis in Finance and Business Law. After I graduate, I plan on working as a financial manager at a large firm. In addition to gymnastics, I love to read, swim, and eat sushi. And, thanks to gymnastics I’ve been able to travel to Utah, Washington, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. Please come by to see me, I’d love to help you out!
Susan Yamaki
As a Japanese-American it is a privilege to work with various students to help teach them language and culture. I was born and raised in California and I speak English and Japanese fluently. My goal is to teach high school English or Japanese and teach English in Japan for a while. I am looking forward to assisting foreign exchange students and Cal State Fullerton students in helping them communicate through speech and writing. Please feel free to ask me any other personal questions.
Jose Zamora
My name is Jose Manuel Zamora and I am a double major in Chicana/o Studies and Afro-Ethnic Studies. I am the proud father of a beautiful baby girl and a Ronald E. McNair Scholar and strive to obtain my phD in Ethnic Studies. I want to teach at the college level in the inner city, preferably at the community college. I tutor a variety of subjects including: English/Writing, Ethnic Studies, History, Sociology, and Political Science. Aside from individual tutoring I am also a study group leader for Chicana/o Studies and Political Science classes.
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