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Lauren Clark, Jaime Sperandio, Emily Moores
Last Update: March 27th, 2013
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LAC Professional Staff
Welcome Message:
Welcome to the University of Cincinnati's Learning Assistance Center (LAC). The LAC is a learning resource for UC students, parents, faculty, and staff. We offer a wide variety of services to assist all students in achieving academic success at the university, including individual consultations and academic resources. Since the LAC's inception at UC, we have provided students with comprehensive and diverse programs for academic support, and we work hard to complement the courses taught at the university. Any student enrolled at the University of Cincinnati or its branches may use the LAC, and I invite all UC students to stop by, meet our staff, and make an appointment with our outstanding tutors, SI Leaders, and coaches.
Sincerely,
Lauren Clark
Lauren Clark
Position:
Program Manager
Programs:
Academic Coaching
BEARchats
Academic Writing Center
Education:
Master of Arts, English Literature- Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts, English and Political Science- Duquesne University
About Lauren:
Lauren joined the University of Cincinnati from Ohio State University, where she was the Writing Coordinator for the Honors Collegium, an office dedicated to preparing high achieving students to win nationally competitive awards, and an adjunct instructor in the School of Physical Activities and Educational Services. During her time as a graduate student and administrator at OSU, Lauren became interested in the support networks and healthy practices that can help nontraditional or minority students excel in higher education. She joined the Learning Assistance Center in March of 2011 and is excited to work with the LAC’s outstanding staff and students.
Jaime Sperandio
Position:
Program Coordinator
Programs:
Supplemental Instruction (SI)
Peer Tutoring
Academic Writing Center
Education:
Master of Arts Candidate- Mental Health Counseling, University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology- University of Cincinnati
About Jaime:
Jaime started at the LAC in 2008 as an SI Leader in Freshman Chemistry, and later moved on to mentor other SI leaders. Since becoming the Program Coordinator for Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction in 2011, Jaime has focused on increasing students' access to services, program impact, and tutor/SI leader competency. Jaime is passionate about helping all students achieve their academic goals.
Lauren Rockwell
Position:
Graduate Assistant- Programming
Education:
Master of Education Candidate, School Counseling- University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Family Studies- Miami University of Ohio
About Lauren:
Lauren joined the LAC as a Graduate Assistant in September of 2011. After graduating from Miami University of Ohio in 2009 with a degree in Psychology and Family Studies, Lauren worked for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital designing and implementing behavioral interventions for children with a wide variety of psychological disorders. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in School Counseling at UC and hopes to work as an elementary school counselor upon graduation.
Michelle Burstion-Young
Position:
Graduate Assistant- Training and Pedagogy
Education:
Doctor of Philosophy Candidate, Sociology- University of Cincinnati
Master of Arts, Sociology- University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts, Dramatic Arts and Sociology- Centre College
About Michelle:
Michelle joined the LAC as a Graduate Assistant in July 2012. She began her career as a high school teacher at her alma mater Summit Country Day. She has worked in a variety of educational settings including the Summerbridge program (now called Breakthrough) in which high school and college students teach elementary school students. She is passionate about education and the arts and strives to make learning fun no matter what age group she teaches.
Emily Moores
Position:
Graduate Assistant- Marketing & Design
Education:
Master of Fine Arts Candidate, Studeo Art- University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting- Cleveland Institute of Art
About Emily:
Emily joined the LAC as a Graduate Assistant in July 2012. Before working for the LAC, Emily worked in Marketing for Whole Foods Market in Austin, Texas. Since graduating from the Cleveland Institute of Art, Emily has continued to exhibit her artwork, including The Morgan Conservatory, the Pump Projects and the Dougherty Art Center.