8-12 Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, and English

Gwen Markham - Tech Tutors Director of Tutor Recruitment

2nd Year Human Biology Major

Hi, my name is Gwen Markham! I grew up here in Houghton and I'm a second-year Human Biology major who is also minoring in psychology and pre-health professions. I hope to move on to medical school after and dream to become a doctor. I enjoy reading books and hanging out at coffee shops with my friends; I also love all things hockey and basketball. I tutored throughout high school and got to meet and connect with some amazing people because of it as well as see the impact on my community, which is why I want to continue tutoring through Tech's program.

9-12 Anatomy, K-5 Any Subject

Amber Howard - Tech Tutors Vice President

3rd Year Medical Laboratory Science Major

Hi, I'm Amber! I'm a third-year Medical Laboratory Science major with a Pre-Health Professions minor. I will be applying to medical school at the end of the school year! I love to hike, bike, ski, read, and spend time with friends and family. I am happy to say that I have enjoyed all of my math and science classes throughout college! I am passionate about tutoring because I relish the feeling of fully understanding difficult subjects, and I am excited to help others tackle their academic obstacles too. Tutoring is a great way for me to be involved in my community in a way that positively impacts people's lives.

6-12 Math, Science, and English

Gracie Brownlow

5th Year Mechanical Engineering Major

Hello! I'm Gracie and I am a fifth year Mechanical Engineering major with a minor in Alternative Energy Technology. I am hoping to attend graduate school this next fall. I love to read, bike, watch movies, and go rock hunting. I really enjoy science, math, and English and I would love to tutor students in these subjects. I love tutoring because I love helping students gain understanding to help them find new or reignite old passions in learning.

K-12 Math and Chemistry

Bhargav Varada

3rd Year Chemistry PhD Student

I am Bhargav Varada, a third-year PhD student specializing in computational chemistry with a strong passion for teaching. I have a solid foundation in high school mathematics and chemistry, and I’m eager to share my knowledge to help students excel in these subjects. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing chess, badminton, and reading books, all of which contribute to my well-rounded approach to learning and mentorship. My dedication to teaching makes me an enthusiastic candidate to be a tech tutor, where I can inspire and guide students toward success.

K-12 Physics, Math, and German

Andy Priskorn

2nd Year Mechanical Engineering Major

Hello I am Andy! I am a second year Mechanical Engineering student also looking to major in Aerospace Engineering and minor in German. I love to play pickleball, hike, swim and watch football. Some subjects that I love to tutor are physics, math and German! I want to tutor because I like teaching and helping others!

K-12 Math and Computer Science

Felicia Huffman

2nd Year Data Science Major

Hi, I'm Felicia ! I am a second year Data Science major minoring in business and statistics. I am from Jackson, Michigan but I love the UP! I enjoy hiking, swimming, biking, reading, doing puzzles, baking, playing softball and more. I enjoy math and computer science, as they are a big part of my major. I love tutoring young people because it makes me feel good to know I can help someone who struggles with difficult subjects learn to like them.

K-12 Any Subject

Faith Szczepanski

1st Year Computer Engineering Major

Hi, I’m Faith! I am a first-year Computer Engineering major. I love hiking, playing volleyball, dancing, going to the gym, doing puzzles, playing euchre, and hanging out with friends and family. A subject I really enjoy is math, specifically K-8 math, Algebra 1 and 2, and Calculus. I love tutoring because I love helping others in any way possible. I have a passion for helping others and impacting the community.

6-12 Math, Biology, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry

Brett Ceane

2nd Year Mathematics Major

I'm Brett, I'm a second year math major with an interest in finance. I like running, swimming, reading, watching tv, and hanging out with my puppy. I like anything math and science because they allow us to see the world in a new way. My favorite part of tutoring is helping students learn cool new things and be as successful as possible.

K-12 Any Subject

Ky Olenzek

3rd Year Human Biology Major

Hi, I'm Ky! I'm currently a third year Human Biology major with a minor in Pre-Health Professions and am currently pursuing Physical Therapy school. I love crocheting, snowboarding, writing poetry, painting, and going on adventures with friends. The subjects I especially enjoy are science, math, english, and history. I enjoy tutoring because I've always loved teaching and also want to help others get the help and support that I always wished I had access to when I was younger.