Hello everyone! I am Amulya Ajjan, pursuing my master’s in management information systems. I am a mentor, tech enthusiast and quick learner. This semester, I’m excited to join the Learning Center as a tutor, where I’ll help students strengthen their understanding of various subjects. My interests lie in data analytics , and problem-solving skills and I love exploring innovative solutions. Outside academics, I enjoy painting and playing badminton, which keeps me creative and active. Let’s learn, explore, and grow together!

Hi, my name is Kailey Hill, and I am a sophomore majoring in English with a minor in photography. I am also a member of the AUM Honor’s program. I tutor English 1010, 1020 and 2500, Spanish 1010 and 1020, Philosophy 2030 (Logic), and Comm 1010 and 2100. I can also help out with most writing assignments.

Peyton is a senior at AUM, majoring in English with a minor in Writing and Editing. He plans on graduating with his B.A. in December of 2023. He is a writing tutor at the AUM Learning Center and an editor on the 2023 AUM Filibuster team. At the L.C. he tutors English Composition, American Literature, and various upper level English courses. He enjoys the work of authors Ernest Hemingway, Philip K. Dick, and Hideyuki Kikuchi. In his free time he enjoys listening to ’80s music, playing video games, watching ’90s anime, and spending time with his cat.

Hi, my name is Kennedy Hornback and I am a junior majoring in History! I tutor writing and history primarily, as well as some intro philosophy courses. Aside from tutoring, I am also editor-in-chief of the AUM Historical Review.

Kirstin is a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in Sociology and Psychology, with minors in Religious Studies and Political Science. Her strong interest in understanding people and society has shaped her desire to support fellow students. As a peer tutor, she focuses on Sociology, Psychology, Writing, as well as various elective subjects. She specializes in guiding students through research methodologies, improving their academic writing in the social sciences, simplifying complex theories, fostering effective study habits, and teaching them how to take clear and well-organized notes. Kirstin also has expertise in effectively communicating with professors and developing professional resumes. Following her undergraduate studies, she intends to pursue a graduate degree. Outside of academics, she enjoys reading, painting, browsing antique shops, and doing needlework. In her spare time, she volunteers with several organizations and stays active in multiple clubs on campus.

Jason Shifferd is a writing tutor for the Auburn University at Montgomery Learning Center, where he tutors all writing from first year composition to graduate level theses as well as non-academic writing such as résumés, cover letters, and even creative writing projects. He is currently working on an asynchronous tutor training manual for the Learning Center and a series of lectures and activities to prepare students in the School of Nursing for the TEAS. In addition to his work with the Learning Center, he is also a senior lecturer for the Department of English & Philosophy, where he teaches and designs curricula for English Composition and Literature. A two-time alumnus of AUM, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in English in 2009 and his Master of Liberal Arts in 2014. His master’s thesis, available online and in print at the AUM library, is entitled The Case for Humor in the Classroom: An Annotated Bibliography. He has also published essays of literary criticism for Critical Insights including “Humor in the Autobiographical Writings of Maya Angelou: Maya Meets Mr. Julian” (2016) and “Maxine Peake’s Female Hamlet: A Survey of Responses” (2019). As a graduate student in 2013, he worked as a research assistant for the Department of Sociology and helped to publish the article “Who Lives Where: A Comprehensive Population Taxonomy of Cities, Suburbs, Exurbs, and Rural Areas in the United States” (2016) for The Geographical Bulletin. In 2019, he co-led a presentation on the AUM English Composition Program’s Teaching-for-Transfer curriculum at the Conference on College Composition and Communication in Pittsburgh. He has a passion for creative writing as he participates in a creative writing club at the Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library in downtown Montgomery called Scribbler’s Society. He is working on a fantasy novel at the moment while also looking into options for an MFA or PhD in creative writing studies. In 2023, he presented a sample of his creative writing at the Association of College English Teachers of Alabama (ACETA) conference at Jefferson State Community College in Clanton, Alabama.

Hello everyone! I am Shubhangi Singh pursuing my MSc in Clinical psychology. I am an author, artist, student, tutor, and learner. I tutor various subjects of psychology, statistics, writing, note-taking, and study skills at the Learning center. Tutoring is a process of dual learning and making sense of concepts that we are learning.

Learning is the process of doubts, revisiting, sharing, and knowing. Let’s learn together!!

Auburn University Montgomery – 26 years
Mathematics and Statistics Instructor – 17 years
Currently tutoring mathematics in the AUM Learning Center
Available for appointments, Monday’s and Wednesdays from 9 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

My name is Tyson Wilson. Currently, I am a sophomore who is majoring in English. In addition to my major, I am pursuing a minor in Creative Writing. I am able to tutor numerous courses, especially those that include argumentative papers and speeches such as English 1020 or Intro to Human Communication; I’m also able to help with creative assignments such as those you may encounter in Playwriting.

Samuel Nugor is an experienced accounting professional with expertise in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Economics, and General Mathematics. He holds a degree in Accounting and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG). With four years of practical experience in accounting and auditing, Samuel brings valuable insights to his teaching, making complex financial concepts more accessible and relatable for students. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Business Administration at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM), he is known for his hard work and dedication. Outside of academics, he enjoys listening to music and watching soccer.