The 69Ι«ΗιΚΣΖ΅ STEM Center is a place for staff, faculty, students and the broader community outside our campus to gather and build community around Science and Mathematics.Μύ Events, workshops, and services are for everyone to enjoy.Μύ Whether you are seeking peer tutoring for your TAS classes or would like to use the Center to study with your friends, all anyone has to do is just walk-in.Μύ TAS students, this is your space!
Tutoring Schedule and STEM Center Appointments

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FALL 2026 STEM CENTER TUTORING SCHEDULE
BIOLOGY TUTORING
Fundamentals of Biology I 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required Fundamentals of Biology II 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required Genetics 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required Cell and Molecular Walk-in β No Appointment Required
Monday 4:15β6:15 PM β John Cutrone
Wednesday 12:00β1:00 PM β John Cutrone
Wednesday 1:00β3:00 PM β Demiana Ghattas
Friday 12:00β1:00 PM β Sultan Alhaddad
Friday 1:00β3:00 PM β Ossiris Garcia
Monday 1:00β2:00 PM β Abdulrazag Alhaddad
Monday 7:00β8:00 PM β Zachary Martone
Wednesday 11:00 AMβ12:00 PM β John Cutrone
Wednesday 3:00β4:00 PM β Demiana Ghattas
Thursday 1:00β2:00 PM β Abdulrazag Alhaddad
Thursday 7:00β8:00 PM β Zachary Martone
Saturday 11:00 AMβ1:00 PM β Ossiris Garcia
Monday 4:15β6:15 PM β John Cutrone
Wednesday 12:00β1:00 PM β John Cutrone
Wednesday 1:00β3:00 PM β Demiana Ghattas
Friday 12:00β1:00 PM β Sultan Alhaddad
Friday 1:00β3:00 PM β Ossiris Garcia
Monday 1:00β2:00 PM β Abdulrazag Alhaddad
Monday 7:00β8:00 PM β Zachary Martone
Wednesday 11:00 AMβ12:00 PM β John Cutrone
Wednesday 3:00β4:00 PM β Demiana Ghattas
Thursday 1:00β2:00 PM β Abdulrazag Alhaddad
Thursday 7:00β8:00 PM β Zachary Martone
Saturday 11:00 AMβ1:00 PM β Ossiris Garcia
Monday 4:15β6:15 PM β John Cutrone
Wednesday 12:00β1:00 PM β John Cutrone
Wednesday 1:00β3:00 PM β Demiana Ghattas
Friday 12:00β1:00 PM β Sultan Alhaddad
Friday 1:00β3:00 PM β Ossiris Garcia
Monday 1:00β2:00 PM β Abdulrazag Alhaddad
Wednesday 11:00 AMβ12:00 PM β John Cutrone
Wednesday 3:00β4:00 PM β Demiana Ghattas
Thursday 1:00β2:00 PM β Abdulrazag Alhaddad
Saturday 11:00 AMβ1:00 PM β Ossiris Garcia
Tuesday 2:00β4:00 PM β Ekenkar Dang
Wednesday 1:00β3:00 PM β Rachel Mitchell
Wednesday 6:00β7:00 PM β Rachel Mitchell
Friday 1:00β2:00 PM β Ekenkar Dang
CHEMISTRY TUTORING
Principles of Chemistry 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required General Chemistry I 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required General Chemistry II 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required Essentials of Organic Chemistry Walk-in β No Appointment Required Organic Chemistry I 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required Organic Chemistry II 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required
Wednesday 1:00β2:30 PM β Sarah Bensaid
Friday 12:00β1:00 PM β Marjorie Boyle
Monday 10:00β11:00 AM β Marjorie Boyle
Monday 2:00β3:00 PM β Marjorie Boyle
Tuesday 11:00 AMβ1:00 PM β Darin Grella
Tuesday 5:00β6:00 PM β Bella Villatora
Wednesday 10:00β11:00 AM β Darin Grella
Wednesday 4:00β5:00 PM β Franco Miyashiro
Thursday 10:00β11:00 AM β Marjorie Boyle
Saturday 10:00 AMβ12:00 PM β Sarah Bensaid
Tuesday 3:00β4:00 PM β Ryan McCreedy
Wednesday 12:00β1:00 PM β Ryan McCreedy
Thursday 4:00β5:00 PM β Lisamarie Diaz
Friday 10:00β11:00 AM β Emiliano Mucka
Friday 2:00β3:00 PM β Bella Villatora
Monday 12:00β1:00 PM β Emiliano Mucka
Tuesday 10:00β11:00 AM β Robert Forte
Tuesday 6:00β7:00 PM β Sasha Garandouka
Wednesday 11:00 AMβ12:00 PM β Ryan McCreedy
Thursday 1:00β2:00 PM β Sasha Garandouka
Thursday 7:00β8:00 PM β Emiliano Mucka
Saturday 11:30 AMβ1:00 PM β Robert Forte
Tuesday 3:00β4:00 PM β Ryan McCreedy
Wednesday 12:00β1:00 PM β Ryan McCreedy
Thursday 4:00β5:00 PM β Lisamarie Diaz
Friday 2:00β3:00 PM β Bella Villatora
Monday 12:00β1:00 PM β Ryan McCreedy
Tuesday 7:00β8:00 PM β Sasha Garandouka
Thursday 12:00β1:00 PM β Sasha Garandouka
Friday 10:00β11:00 AM β Emiliano Mucka
Monday 10:00β11:00 AM β Michael Visotsky
Tuesday 10:00β11:00 AM β Franco Miyashiro
Wednesday 3:00β4:00 PM β Eliza Qosaj
Thursday 10:00β11:00 AM β Michael Visotsky
Monday 3:30β5:30 PM β Eliza Qosaj
Wednesday 1:00β2:00 PM β Franco Miyashiro
Friday 1:00β2:00 PM β Bella Villatora
Monday 10:00β11:00 AM β Yousef Atta
Monday 1:00β2:00 PM β Michael Visotsky
Tuesday 2:00β3:00 PM β Lisamarie Diaz
Wednesday 3:00β4:00 PM β Ashton Welber
Wednesday 5:00β6:00 PM β Michael Visotsky
Thursday 1:00β2:00 PM β Michael Visotsky
Monday 3:30β5:30 PM β Eliza Qosaj
Wednesday 1:00β2:00 PM β Franco Miyashiro
Friday 1:00β2:00 PM β Bella Villatora
Monday 11:00 AMβ12:00 PM β Yousef Atta
Tuesday 10:00β11:00 AM β Yousef Atta
Wednesday 4:00β5:00 PM β Michael Visotsky
Thursday 2:00β3:00 PM β Ashton Welber
PHYSICS TUTORING
Fundamentals of Physics I 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required Fundamentals of Physics II 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required Physics I with Calculus 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect
Tuesday 3:00β4:00 PM β Masayasu Nitta
Tuesday 4:30β5:30 PM β Eranda Serjani
Thursday 4:00β5:00 PM β Lawrence Hastings
Friday 2:00β3:00 PM β Lawrence Hastings
Wednesday 5:00β6:00 PM β Lawrence Hastings
Tuesday 4:30β5:30 PM β Eranda Serjani
Thursday 4:00β5:00 PM β Lawrence Hastings
Friday 2:00β3:00 PM β Lawrence Hastings
Monday 6:00β7:00 PM β Lawrence Hastings
Tuesday 9:30β10:30 AM β Masayasu Nitta
Tuesday 3:00β4:00 PM β Masayasu Nitta
Tuesday 4:30β5:30 PM β Eranda Serjani
COMPUTER SCIENCE TUTORING
DATA101 β Intro to Data Science Walk-in β No Appointment Required CMPS147 β Computer Science I 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required CMPS148 β Computer Science II 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required CMPS220 β Assembly Language Programming 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required CMPS231 β Data Structures 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required CMPS240 β Data Analytics in Python 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required
Tuesday 5:00β6:00 PM β Josephine Mitchell
Monday 4:00β6:00 PM β Sania John
Tuesday 4:00β5:00 PM β Sania John
Wednesday 2:00β3:00 PM β Sarahy Gaspar
Thursday 10:00β11:00 AM β Sania John
Thursday 5:00β6:00 PM β Sania John
Friday 2:00β3:00 PM β Sarahy Gaspar
Tuesday 4:00β5:00 PM β Sania John
Tuesday 6:00β7:00 PM β Abdurahim Sanginov
Thursday 5:00β6:00 PM β Sania John
Monday 4:00β6:00 PM β Sania John
Tuesday 4:00β5:00 PM β Sania John
Wednesday 2:00β3:00 PM β Sarahy Gaspar
Thursday 10:00β11:00 AM β Sania John
Thursday 5:00β6:00 PM β Sania John
Friday 2:00β3:00 PM β Sarahy Gaspar
Tuesday 4:00β5:00 PM β Sania John
Tuesday 6:00β7:00 PM β Abdurahim Sanginov
Monday 4:00β6:00 PM β Sania John
Tuesday 4:00β5:00 PM β Sania John
Wednesday 2:00β3:00 PM β Sarahy Gaspar
Thursday 10:00β11:00 AM β Sania John
Thursday 5:00β6:00 PM β Sania John
Friday 2:00β3:00 PM β Sarahy Gaspar
Tuesday 6:00β7:00 PM β Abdurahim Sanginov
Monday 4:00β6:00 PM β Sania John
Tuesday 4:00β5:00 PM β Sania John
Thursday 10:00β11:00 AM β Sania John
Thursday 5:00β6:00 PM β Sania John
Tuesday 6:00β7:00 PM β Abdurahim Sanginov
Monday 4:00β6:00 PM β Sania John
Tuesday 4:00β5:00 PM β Sania John
Thursday 10:00β11:00 AM β Sania John
Thursday 5:00β6:00 PM β Sania John
Tuesday 5:00β6:00 PM β Josephine Mitchell
MATH TUTORING
Transitional Math/PCMP 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required Elementary Algebra Topics 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required Elementary Probability and Statistics 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required Math for the Modern World Walk-in β No Appointment Required Mathematics for Elementary Educators Virtual Precalculus 1-on-2 β Appointment Required through Connect 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Calculus I 1-on-2 β Appointment Required through Connect 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Calculus II 1-on-2 β Appointment Required through Connect 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Discrete Structures 1-on-2 β Appointment Required through Connect 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect Walk-in β No Appointment Required Linear Algebra 1-on-3 β Appointment Required through Connect The STEM Center offers multiple forms of support to help students develop strong scientific writing skills. Whether you are writing a lab report, reading technical journal articles, or preparing a research paper, we provide faculty-led workshops and specialized writing tutors to help you succeed.
Monday 2:00β4:00 PM β Sarahy Gaspar
Tuesday 2:00β3:00 PM β Jahnaysia Johnson
Tuesday 4:00β5:00 PM β Abdurahim Sanginov
Thursday 5:00β7:00 PM β Em Dickstein
Friday 1:00β2:00 PM β Mateo Roman
Monday 11:00 AMβ12:00 PM β Alexa Dorta
Monday 6:00β7:00 PM β Abdurahim Sanginov
Tuesday 9:00β10:00 AM β Ashmi Mishra
Tuesday 12:00β1:00 PM β Grace Strodthoff
Tuesday 5:00β6:00 PM β Abdurahim Sanginov
Wednesday 9:00β10:00 AM β Shane Fleischman
Wednesday 11:00 AMβ12:00 PM β Eva Avagyan
Wednesday 2:30β4:30 PM β Jahnaysia Johnson
Wednesday 5:00β6:00 PM β Em Dickstein
Thursday 11:00 AMβ12:00 PM β Alexa Dorta
Thursday 2:00β3:00 PM β Jahnaysia Johnson
Saturday 10:00β11:00 AM β Olivia Pettinelli
Tuesday 4:00β5:00 PM β Abdurahim Sanginov
Thursday 5:00β7:00 PM β Em Dickstein
Friday 12:00β1:00 PM β Grace Strodthoff
Friday 1:00β2:00 PM β Mateo Roman
Monday 1:30β2:30 PM β Grace Strodthoff
Monday 6:30β8:00 PM β Timothy Cheung
Tuesday 9:00β10:00 AM β Shane Fleischman
Tuesday 5:00β6:00 PM β Mateo Roman
Wednesday 10:00β11:00 AM β Shane Fleischman
Wednesday 6:00β7:00 PM β Mateo Roman
Thursday 10:00β11:00 AM β Grace Strodthoff
Thursday 1:30β2:30 PM β Grace Strodthoff
Monday 3:30β4:30 PM β Souhaila Elkhezzani
Tuesday 2:00β3:00 PM β Kevin Hernandez
Friday 10:00β11:00 AM β Hibbah Basit
Monday 1:00β2:00 PM β Gabriella Viola
Monday 4:30β6:30 PM β Keira Gramlich
Tuesday 11:00 AMβ12:00 PM β Hibbah Basit
Tuesday 7:00β8:00 PM β Keira Gramlich
Wednesday 10:00 AMβ12:00 PM β Kevin Hernandez
Wednesday 6:00β7:00 PM β Hibbah Basit
Thursday 12:00β2:00 PM β Gabriella Viola
Thursday 6:00β8:00 PM β Keira Gramlich
Saturday 11:00 AMβ1:00 PM β Souhaila Elkhezzani
Monday 12:00β1:00 PM β Annabel Ramos
Monday 7:00β8:00 PM β Annabel Ramos
Wednesday 10:00β11:00 AM β Eva Avagyan
Thursday 11:00 AMβ12:00 PM β Annabel Ramos
Thursday 7:00β8:00 PM β Annabel Ramos
Saturday 10:30β11:30 AM β Annabel Ramos
Saturday 11:00 AMβ12:00 PM β Olivia Pettinelli
Monday 4:00β5:00 PM β Catherine Bardzell
Tuesday 9:00β10:00 AM β Catherine Bardzell
Tuesday 12:00β1:00 PM β Mateo Roman
Friday 12:00β1:00 PM β Mateo Roman
Saturday 11:00 AMβ12:00 PM β Olivia Pettinelli
Monday 9:00β10:00 AM β Eva Avagyan
Monday 4:00β5:00 PM β Catherine Bardzell
Tuesday 9:00β10:00 AM β Catherine Bardzell
Tuesday 12:00β1:00 PM β Mateo Roman
Wednesday 4:00β5:00 PM β Em Dickstein
Thursday 9:00β10:00 AM β Eva Avagyan
Friday 12:00β1:00 PM β Mateo Roman
Saturday 11:00 AMβ12:00 PM β Olivia Pettinelli
Monday 9:00β10:00 AM β Eva Avagyan
Wednesday 4:00β5:00 PM β Em Dickstein
Thursday 9:00β10:00 AM β Eva Avagyan
Saturday 11:00 AMβ12:00 PM β Olivia Pettinelli
Tuesday 3:30β4:30 PM β Eranda Serjani
Friday 10:00β11:00 AM β Olivia Pettinelli
Tuesday 10:00β11:00 AM β Olivia Pettinelli
Wednesday 5:00β6:00 PM β Mateo Roman
Thursday 6:00β7:00 PM β Abdurahim Sanginov
Tuesday 3:30β4:30 PM β Eranda Serjani![]()
Learn how to write like a scientist!
Current WorkshopsΜύ
STEM Center-supported workshops are designed to help you succeed academically, professionally, and personally in the STEM fields.Μύ From career exploration to grad school prep, technical writing to time management, our workshops are built to support every stage of your STEM journey.
This fall’s offerings will continue to build on our most popular sessions β from STEM career exploration, graduate school prep, academic writing, study skills, and exam review sessions with expert faculty.
Past Workshops
- FAFSA Workshop
- Scope of my Career – exploring careers in the STEM disciplines
- TAS: Internship/Research Search Strategies –ΜύHosted by the Cahill Center and the STEM Center
- Writing Lab Reports
- Intro to Grad School for STEM
- Applying to Grad School for STEM
- Professionalism in the STEM workplace
- Elementary Probability and Statistics Final Exam Reviews with Prof. Harold Katz open to all students enrolled in Elementary Probability and Statistics.
- Praxis Workshops with Prof. Harold Katz
- Time Management / Study Skills: Post-Midterm Tune-Up with Prof. Emma Rainforth
- Writing Support Series with Prof. Emma Rainforth
- Finding Resources
- Reading Strategies
- Writing the Lit Review/Clarity of Writing
- Citing Sources
- Writing Support Series with Prof. Eddie Saiff
- How to Write a Lab Report
- What is Scientific Writing
- Finding a Topic and Resources for a Scientific Term Paper
- Organizing and Outlining a Scientific Paper
- Style and Clarity in Scientific Writing
- Ethics and Professionalism in Science Writing
- How to Publish a Scientific Paper
Upcoming Events
To be announced
Past Events
THE SCOPE OF MY CAREER: BIOINFORMATICS-BIOCHEMISTRY-BIOLOGY
THE SCOPE OF MY CAREER: CHEMISTRY
THE SCOPE OF MY CAREER: MATH, DATA, AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

FEMS in STEM DISCUSSION, Led by Dr. Sandra Suarez, in collaboration with the Women’s Center & LGBTQ+ Services.
FEMS in STEM Collective, in collaboration with The Women’s center, STEM Center, Biology Club and Chemistry Club.
FEMS in STEM Celebration with Professor Panel, in collaboration with NAACH, Engineering and Physics Club, GDSC and Chemistry Club.
First Annual TAS Faculty-Student Kickball Game!
Super Science Saturday in Ridgewood
69Ι«ΗιΚΣΖ΅ STEM Center staff and student researchers participated in the 38th Annual Super Science Saturday at Ridgewood High School, one of Northern New Jersey’s largest science outreach events. Super Science Saturday brings together educators, students, and STEM professionals to inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through interactive demonstrations and hands-on learning experiences.The exhibit showcased the student-designed vertical-axis wind turbine project, engaging visitors in hands-on discussions about renewable energy, engineering design, and STEM innovation.
2026 Earth Day Clean-up and Science Expo
69Ι«ΗιΚΣΖ΅ STEM Center students presented “From Water and Wind to Watt” at the 2026 Earth Day Clean-Up and Science Expo, an event that combined environmental stewardship, community service, and hands-on STEM education. Hosted at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, the expo brought together students, educators, scientists, engineers, and community organizations to explore topics related to sustainability, renewable energy, water quality, and environmental conservation.
Teacher Education Praxis Exam Subject Tests
The STEM Center has some review materials for the Praxis Subject Tests.Μύ Additionally, there are online resources provided by the .
| Endorsement | Code | Required Test(s) | Passing Score | Study Companions from ETS (online practice) |
| Biological Science | 5236 | Biology: Content Knowledge | 154 | |
| 5436 | General Science: Content Knowledge | 141 | ||
| Chemistry | 5246 | Chemistry: Content Knowledge | 156 | |
| 5436 | General Science: Content Knowledge | 141 | ||
| Computer Science | 5652 | Computer Science: Content Knowledge | 149 | |
| Earth Science | 5572 | Earth Science: Content Knowledge | 154 | |
| 5436 | General Science: Content Knowledge | Μύ141 | ||
| Mathematics | 5165 | Mathematics: Content Knowledge | 159 | |
| Physics | 5266 | Physics: Content Knowledge | 145 | |
| 5436 | General Science: Content Knowledge | 141 |
STEM Center Staff
Sandra Suarez, Ph.D.
Director – STEM Center & Programs
Upward Bound Math Science and McNair Scholars Program
Office: G-131a
e-mail: ssuarez@ramapo.edu
telephone:(201) 684-7774
Christine Valenti, MS
Tutoring Coordinator – STEM Center
Office: G-131
e-mail: cvalent3@ramapo.edu
telephone:(201) 684-7345
Image Gallery

Our tutors presenting at SCHOLARS’ DAY, April 16th, 2024.Μύ They are all so smart!

Solar Eclipse, April 8th, 2024

Physics Club Trip to the Great Falls Hydroelectric Station, 2024
First Annual TAS Faculty-Student Kickball Game.Μύ Students were victorious (13 to 6).
Our tutors presenting, TAS Research Honors, 2024
Our tutors presenting at the Psychology Symposium, 2024














