Meet Our Tutors
Meet Our Peer Tutors!
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Language Center Tutors
Christian Balbo ’27 - Italian Tutor
Major: Economics, Minor: Classics
Christian is a senior from Poughkeepsie, NY who is majoring in Economics and minoring in Classics and Italian. He grew up in an Italian speaking household and often visits family in Italy. He also recently spent a semester studying abroad in Florence. Outside the Language Center, Christian fills his time playing on Hamilton's soccer team and learning about the history of the Hamilton campus!
Abby Bundy '27 - FRENCH TUTOR
Majors: French, World Politics
Abby is a senior from Saratoga Springs, NY. She is a double major in French and World Politics and just returned from a semester abroad in France. On campus, Abby is part of the Hamilton orchestra, a Global Ambassador for HiF, and is the President of both the French Club and the Women’s Club Soccer. Abby also takes Italian at Hamilton and enjoys skiing, taking long walks, and eating chocolate chip cookies!
Makoto Carolin ’27 - Japanese Tutor
Major: Cinema & Media Studies
Makoto is a junior from Iowa majoring in Cinema & Media Studies. He is a native speaker of Japanese and has taken Japanese language courses during his past two years at Hamilton. Makoto plays the French horn in the Hamilton College Orchestra and the brass ensemble. As a film buff, he is also on the E-board for Film Club and regularly watches movies in his free time.
Zo Clarke ’27 - Latin Tutor
Major: Classics
Zo is a senior from Massachusetts majoring in Classics. They started learning Latin in high school, and developed an interest in the classical world. Their goal is to make classical languages less intimidating so that others can discover the fun parts of Classics. In addition to Latin, they read Ancient Greek, and speak (a little) French. When they aren’t raving about ancient authors in the Language Center, you can find Zo acting as co-president of Classics Club, directing shows with Untitled@Large, and playing their favorite Zelda games.
Natalia Estela '26 - SPANISH TUTOR
Majors: Government, Minor: History
Natalia is a senior at Hamilton majoring in Government with a minor in History. She is part of Feminist of Color Collective and La Vanguardia on campus. She also participated in the Hamilton in Spain study abroad program. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Natalia is excited to support students at the Language Center.
Maxwell Gold '28 - FRENCH TUTOR
Major: Government, Minors: French & Literature
Maxwell is a junior from Delmar, NY. He is a Government major with a double minor in Literature and French. When he isn't scrutinizing over a tiny detail in a virtual 3D model, Maxwell loves competing on the debate team, reading (he really enjoys Stephen King books), and listening to a wide variety of music.
Lev Janicki '27 - HEBREW TUTOR
Majors: Cinema Media Studies
Lev is a senior and Cinema Media Studies Major from NYC. He founded the Under The Hill Comedy Club here at Hamilton, and is involved with many more student organizations. He first learned rudimentary Hebrew for his Bar Mitzvah, and has completed both semesters of Hebrew as offered by Hamilton College. He has been a TA in the subject for the past year, and is continuing to help students with their Hebrew skills both in the classroom, and as part of Hamilton College Hillel.
Angel Neklyudova '28 - RUSSIAN TUTOR
Major: Chemistry (intended)
Angel is a sophomore from St. Petersburg, Russia, who moved to the United States in middle school. She first lived in Massachusetts before moving to Connecticut for high school and is now a student at Hamilton College, where she plans to major in Chemistry. As a native Russian speaker, Angel was a TA for first year Russian students last semester and is excited to be part of the Language Center.
Annika Saida ’27 - Japanese Tutor
Major: Biochemistry, Minor: Art
Annika is a senior from Peoria, Arizona, and tutors Japanese at the Language Center this year, with a focus on conversational Japanese. She is a member of the Hamilton Women’s Golf Team and leads orientation trips for incoming first-year students. Outside of class, you can often find her cheering on friends at their sporting events or giving campus tours.
Mia Piscitani ’27 - Japanese Tutor
Major: Psychology, Minor: Studio Art
Mia is a senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Studio Art. Growing up, she would embark on an hour-and-a-half car ride to Japanese school with her mom and older brother every Saturday morning. She grew up bilingual, speaking English and Japanese at home. She also had the opportunity to learn French in middle and high school and is currently learning Italian at Hamilton. Outside of tutoring Japanese, Mia enjoys thrifting and collecting unique accessories!
Iggy Tran ’27 - Japanese Tutor
Majors: Biology & Japanese
Iggy is a senior from Carlsbad, California majoring in Biology and Japanese. His Japanese learning journey started with a class during his junior year of high school, before matriculating into Hamilton, where he has been taking Japanese classes for the past three years. He initially gained interest in Japanese through a Japanese friend while traveling internationally for tennis tournaments. This interest was then amplified through the discovery of anime and manga. Outside the classroom, you can find him in the Nannas lab, watching a movie with friends, or playing tennis with the Men's Tennis Team.
Joy Seo '27 - Korean Tutor
Majors: Biology & Hispanic Studies
Joy is a senior from Korea majoring in Biology and Hispanic Studies. She works in the language center as a Korean tutor. Outside of the Language Center, you can find her at the gym or science center!
Miles Sims '28 - CHINESE TUTOR
Majors: Chinese, Government
Miles Sims is from Portland, Maine, and has been studying Chinese since seventh grade. He is pursuing majors in Chinese and Government and plans to spend the coming spring studying abroad in Beijing. Outside the classroom, Miles is the treasurer of the mock trial team, and he hopes to pursue a career in law.
Olivia Stevens '26 - SPANISH TUTOR
Majors: Hispanic Studies, Minor: Geosciences
Olivia is a senior majoring in Hispanic Studies with a minor in Geosciences. She is from Lexington, Massachusetts, and they began learning Spanish at the age of eleven. Since then, she has developed a great passion for the language, and studied abroad last year in Ireland and Spain! Olivia is very passionate about language study, and is also learning Korean, Mandarin Chinese, and Russian. When she's not working in the Language Center, you can find her at Hillel, working in the Writing Center, swimming, and reading or writing.
Clara Winkel ’27 - German Tutor
Majors: History & German Studies
Clara is a senior and a military child whose family is currently based in Bangkok, Thailand. She is a History and German Studies double major. Her German language journey began during her middle school years, when she attended a German school while her family was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. A member of the Track and Field Team and a double bassist in the Hamilton College Orchestra, Clara can often be found hurdling on the track, performing on stage, or giving tours around campus.
Joseph Wu ’27 - Japanese Tutor
Majors: World Politics & Japanese
Joseph is a senior from Shanghai, China, majoring in World Politics and Japanese. He currently tutors Japanese in the Language Center. Having grown up in a bilingual environment, he is fluent in both English and Chinese and has been studying Japanese at Hamilton for the past three years. He studied abroad in Kyoto last spring so feel free to ask him anything about experiences in Japan! Outside of class, Joseph enjoys exploring Japanese music and culture, and he also produces music in his free time and is always happy to share with others.
Alex Yang '28 - CHINESE TUTOR
Majors: Chinese & Government
Alex is a junior from New York, double majoring in Government and Chinese. He speaks both English and Chinese fluently. You can ask him Chinese idioms, and he can probably explain to you what they mean and the story behind them. He has taken French at Hamilton for three consecutives semesters as well. Outside the classroom, you can find him at the alumni gym practicing his three-point shots or fencing.
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