TUTORS/MENTORS
Joaquin Ramirez
Hey everyone, my name is Joaquin Ramirez, and I am the graduate student specialist for TRIO STEM-H. I am currently doing my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. I have an interest in research for Positive Psychology, with regards to VIA character strengths and the effects on mindfulness. My goal post graduation is to be a LPC with a private practice. Hopefully I will pursue a PhD in Counseling Psychology. I’m excited and looking forward to working with all of you. I’m hoping to mentor a few psych students as well!
Mentor: Psychology
Tutor:
PSYCHOLOGY: Intro to Psychology. Abnormal Psychology. Developmental Psychology. Social Psychology. Psychology of Personality. Experimental Methods. Human Growth & Behavior. Preschool Child. Adolescence in School Settings. Exploration of CEP. Art and Science of Mindfulness
ENGLISH: Composition I & II. Professional & Technical Communication. Advanced Technical & Professional Communication. User Experience & Assistance. Writing in the Workplace. Technical Editing. Proposal Writing. User Experience and Assistance. Intermediate ESL Comp and Grammar Review
Isabel Payan
Hello everyone, my name is Isabel Payan. I am a junior at NMSU, and I am majoring in chemical engineering. I enjoy hanging out with family and friends, traveling and dancing. I am very excited to work with you and help you reach your goals!
Mentor: Chemical Engineering
Tutor:
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING: Introduction to Chemical Engineering. Material Balances. Energy Balances. Thermodynamics. Fluid Flow. Engineering Materials. Heat and Mass Transfer.
Juan Ramirez
Hello everyone, I'm Juan Ramirez and I am a tutor for TRIO STEM-H. I am majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Physics. I joined the program in Summer 2023 and I will try my best to help you succeed in class. I specialize in math tutoring, but feel free to ask for help regarding other subjects!
Mentor: Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
Tutor:
MATH: College Algebra. Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus. Calculus & Analytic Geometry I. Calculus & Analytic Geometry II. Intro to Engineering Mathematics.
GENERAL ENGINEERING: Electronics and System Engineering. Engineering Mechanics I: Statics. Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics. Mechanics of Materials
PHYSICS: Calc-Based Physics I. Calc-Based Physics II
Frida Estrada
My name is Frida Sofia Estrada. I am pursuing a major in Secondary Education and a minor in Chicano Studies. I believe that every student deserves an opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. My goal is to help students be prepared to tackle future challenges and contribute to their learning.
Mentor: Education
Tutor:
LANGUAGE ARTS : Intro to Communication. American Literature I. British Literature I. Professional & Technical Communication. Chicana/o Literature
Heidi Rodriguez
Hello everyone! My name is Heidi Rodriguez. I am in the 2nd level in the NMSU BSN Nursing program. I am from El Paso and Ciudad Juarez Mx. I love the outdoors, trying out new coffee shops, and watching Marvel shows and movies. I have been a part of TRIO since 2021 and am excited to work with you to reach all your goals!
Mentor: Nursing
Tutor:
MATH: College Algebra
LANGUAGE ARTS: Intro to Communication. Spanish IV. Native Spanish. Spanish Composition. Chicano Literature
HEALTH SCIENCES: Human Growth and Behavior. Intro to Psychology. Human Nutrition
Demetrius Billey
Hello everyone! My name is Demetrius Billey. I am majoring in Computer Science with a focus in Cybersecurity. I have been a member of TRIO since fall of 2022. In my free time I like to play video games, watch anime, and practice guitar. I look forward to meeting and helping you all :D
Mentor: Computer Science
Tutor:
MATH: Pre-Calculus (MATH 1250). Calculus I (MATH 1511)
COMPUTER SCIENCE Introduction to Computer Science (CS 171). Computer Science 1 (CS 172). Introduction to Data Structures (CS 272)
Emily Mercado
Hello everyone! My name is Emily Mercado, and this is my first semester with TRIO STEM-H. I’m a junior here at NMSU majoring in Biology and Microbiology. On my free time, I like to read, go to the gym, cook, and go hiking. I am also a part of the PreMed Club and BAM. I’m looking forward to working with you all this upcoming semester!
Mentor: Biology/Microbiology
Tutor:
BIOLOGY: Human Biology. Cell & Molecular. Principles of Ecology. Principles of Genetics. Cell Biology. General Physics for Life Science I & II
CHEMISTRY: General Chemistry I & II. Organic Chemistry I
Cassidy Schultz
Hi everyone! My name is Cassidy Schultz and I’m a Level 2 Nursing Student here at NMSU. I have been a part of TRIO since 2022 and I’m excited to mentor now! I enjoy crafting and anything creative, but I also take the time to sit down and watch movies or shows. I love helping people so feel free to reach out for mentoring, tutoring or just to chat! Everyone deserves a fair chance and you are not the exception :)
Mentor: Nursing
Tutor:
MATH: College Algebra. Intro to Statistics
ENGLISH: Composition I. Professional and Technical Communication.
Intro to Communication.
HEALTH SCIENCES: Anatomy and Physiology I & II. Intro to Psychology
BIOLOGY: Cellular and Molecular Biology. Microbiology
NURSING: Evidence Based Practice. Human Pathophysiology
Anibal Manriquez
Mentor: Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
Tutor:
MATH: College Algebra. Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus. Calculus & Analytic Geometry I. Calculus & Analytic Geometry II. Analytic Geometry III
GENERAL ENGINEERING: Electronics and System Engineering. Engineering Mechanics I: Statics. Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics. Mechanics of Materials. Engineering Analysis I. Mechanical Engineering Problem Solving (MATLAB). Intro to Engineering Design & Manufacturing Processes (SOLIDWORKS).
PHYSICS: Calc-Based Physics I