Name: Nicole Contreras
Major: Computer Science & Business Administration
What courses do you tutor?
CS 3500, CS 2510, ACCT 2301
How long have you been tutoring?
9 months.
What is your CRLA Tutor Certification Level (if CRLA certified)?
Not CRLA certified yet
How have you represented Northeastern Peer Tutoring on Knack?
On the Northeastern Peer Tutoring on the Knack platform, I emphasized my role in helping students tackle challenging data structures, running problem-solving sessions, and guiding them through essential object-oriented design concepts like encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
How has your experience as a Northeastern Peer Tutor impacted you?
Being a Peer Tutor at Northeastern has been a rewarding experience. It’s given me the chance to revisit and deepen my understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) topics by explaining them to others. This has been incredibly helpful for my co-op interviews, as it keeps my knowledge fresh and sharp.
But more than just reinforcing my technical skills, tutoring has taught me to approach each session with an open mind. I often learn new perspectives and problem-solving methods from my tutees, which has made me more adaptable and empathetic. It’s fulfilling to see my peers grow and succeed, and it’s made me a better learner and communicator in the process.
Students Testimonials:
- “Nicole was very patient and did a great job going over the concepts and practice problems with me”
- “Gave amazing examples!”
- “Very helpful in explaining concepts!”