2025-2026 VSB PEER TUTORS

VSB tutors are sophomore, junior and senior VSB students who are committed to promoting the success of their peers. The role of the peer tutor is to support the independent learning process of the student, as well as foster belongingness and inclusion by creating a safe space to learn and ask questions. These tutors are high achieving student leaders who have been recommended by their professor.

Jack Allen '28 VSB
Wilmington, DE

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, ECO 1001, ECO 1002
Majors: Accounting, Finance Minor: Business Analytics
Involvement: VSB Ambassador, Villanova Club Pickleball, Villanova Special Olympics, Villanova Finance Group, Villanova Club Squash, Lambda Chi Alpha

"As a tutor, my goals are to inspire and motivate future Villanova students by serving as a supportive mentor. I aim to build meaningful relationships and take pride in watching my peers grow and succeed in areas they once found challenging."

Kyla Armistad '27 VSB
Wesson, MS

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, ACC 2310, ACC 2320
Major: Accounting Minor: Business Law & Corporate Governance
Involvement: VSB Ambassadors, CAT Executive Board Member, Women in Business, Intramural Basketball, NABA

"I love tutoring because it allows me to help my fellow students in an area I feel comfortable in and constantly challenges me to improve my skills and communication. Villanova has an amazing sense of community campus-wide. Being able to contribute to the culture of group learning and growth in any way possible is an honor."

Kelly Chmiel '28 VSB
Arlington, VA

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, ECO 1001, ECO 1002
Major: Accounting
Involvement: Villanova Special Olympics, Women in Business, VSB Ambassadors, Villanova Club Softball, Villanova Consulting Group

"I decided to become a tutor because I want to support my peers, help them understand difficult topics, and give back to the VSB community. I enjoyed taking these classes, but I know they can be hard and it can be uncomfortable to ask questions in class, so I hope that I can be an outlet that students can turn to for guidance. Everyone learns differently and it can be helpful to hear concepts explained differently, which is what I hope I can provide for students!"

Joe DeFrancesco '28 VSB
Fanwood, NJ

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, ECO 1001, ECO 1002
Majors: Finance, Minor: Mathematics
Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Special Olympics, Sports Analytics Club, Intramurals

"I decided to become a tutor to help foster a supportive and comfortable learning environment for my peers. Helping others is a passion of mine, and by assisting and encouraging students throughout their learning experience, I can make a meaningful impact."

Alex Duncan '27 VSB
Westfield, NJ

Tutoring Courses: ECO 1001, ECO 1002, VSB 2009
Major: Applied Quantitative Finance
Involvement: Villanova Finance Group (Wildcat Fund and M&A Society), Writing Center Trainee, Villanova Consulting Group Industry Analyst, Blue Key, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

"I am excited to join the VSB peer tutor team to help aid students in their academics. I aim to provide an accessible outlet for students who may work better with kids their age rather than professors. I hope to connect with more Villanovans and make their entire academic experience easier."

Aiden Fahey '28 VSB
Devon, PA

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, ECO 1001, ECO 1002
Major: Finance
Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Friends of Nova, Special Olympics, NovaDance, Phi Sigma Kappa

"As a tutor, my goals are to improve student understanding of concepts and raise academic performance for my students."

Nick Guenther '26 VSB
Manchester, CT

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, VSB 2008, VSB 2014
Majors: Accounting, Business Analytics Minor: Spanish
Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Special Olympics, Club Ultimate Frisbee

"I want to share the passion that I have for my business classes with other students. As a tutor, I will provide a tutee-driven environment that prioritizes conceptualization and understanding over memorization."

Zach Hetrick '26 VSB
Yardley, PA

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004
Majors: Marketing, Business Analytics
Involvement: NOVAdance, Inter-Hall Council, Phi Sigma Pi

"I love tutoring because I enjoy helping others succeed in the classroom. I want to utilize my knowledge to simplify complex ideas and be a dependable source of support and guidance."

Jackson Howell '26 VSB
Phoenix, AZ

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, ECO 1001, VSB 2014
Major: Accounting Minor: Business Law & Corporate Governance
Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Sports Analytics Club

"My main goal as a tutor is to introduce others to different ways of viewing certain topics and providing resources that can accomplish that. I hope to accomplish this by making people comfortable seeking help."

Carli Katz '27 VSB
Potomac, MD

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004
Major: Finance Minor: Business Law & Corporate Governance
Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Women in Business, Special Olympics, Alpha Chi Omega

"I decided to be a tutor because I love to help my peers gain confidence in their academic pursuits. My goal as a tutor is to help my peers understand that they are capable of mastering difficult subjects and to foster a comfortable environment where my peers are not nervous to ask questions."

Evan Kinville '26 VSB
Syracuse, NY

Tutoring Courses: ACC 2310, Acc 2320, VSB 2004
Major: Accounting
Involvement: Villanova Accounting Society, Special Olympics, Intramural Sports

"My goal is to recognize student needs and ensure that everyone I work with ends up understanding their course material. I want to provide a fresh perspective that is specific to each individual student."

Noah Kistler '26 VSB
Columbus, OH

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, VSB 2009
Majors: Accounting, Finance
Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Intramural Sports, Special Olympics

"I enjoy helping others, especially those in my community. I want to help fellow Villanova students feel more confident in themselves and their ability to succeed in challenging classes."

Aagam Kothari '27 VSB
Fort Lee, New Jersey

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004
*can conduct sessions in Hindi
Major: Finance Minor: Business Law & Corporate Governance
Involvement: Business Law Society , Pre-Law Society, Dean's Undergraduate Student Advisory Council (DUSAC), Villanova Leadership Program, Villanova Finance Group, VSB Ambassador

"I decided to be a tutor because I aspire to help my fellow peers and watch them succeed in rigorous classes. I want students to know that they have an amazing support system outside of the classroom and that it's always okay to ask for help."

Ben Lindsey '27 VSB
Portland, OR

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, VSB 2014
Major: Accounting, Business Analytics Minor: Business Law & Corporate Governance
Involvement: Special Olympics, Mock Trial, Villanova Finance Group, Service Learning

"I decided to tutor because I enjoy sharing my knowledge to help other students succeed. My goal as a tutor is to help students overcome challenges and gain confidence dealing with difficult material."

Rose Mazzeo '26 VSB
North Wales, PA

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, ACC 2310
Major: Accounting, Business Analytics
Involvement: Club Running, RUIBAL, Society of Women in Financial Training, VSB Ambassadors, Alpha Gamma Delta

"I wanted to become a tutor to give back to the VSB community. I feel I have gained so much from being a part of VSB and I am grateful for the opportunity to pay it forward as a tutor."

AJ Olczak '27 VSB
Bristol, PA

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, VSB 1000, VSB 2014, VSB 2008, ACC 2310
Majors: Accounting, Finance, International Business
Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Villanova Consulting Group, Villanova Leadership Program, Villanova Club Ultimate Frisbee Team, Villanova Outdoors Club, Villanova Business in Healthcare Society, Pickleball Club

"I like tutoring because as much as it helps the tutee it helps myself reaffirm my knowledge and grow as person. I decided to be a tutor because having someone other than a teacher to explain and teach something to me helped me learn quicker and faster. I hope to help anyone who needs it or finds this the same for them."

Kayla Porto '26 VSB
Harrison, NY

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, VSB 2014
Major: Accounting Minor: Business Law & Corporate Governance
Involvement: Society of Women in Financial Training, VSB Ambassadors, Delta Gamma Sorority, Villanova Club Field Hockey

"Becoming a tutor is the perfect position for me because it allows me to do just what I want, give back to the Villanova community by helping my peers academically. I hope the assistance and sharing of my knowledge will allow all students I work with to grow a better understanding with the material they are working with."

Marissa Schrade '26 VSB
Easton, CT

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, VSB 2008, VSB 2014
Majors: Accounting, Business Analytics Minor: International Business
Involvement: Campus Activities Team, Blue Key, Women in Business, and Belle Air Yearbook

"I know that working with a peer can be another support that can be easily turned to. As a tutor, I hope that everyone I work with feels comfortable and able to ask questions. I love working with other students and helping them with anything they are struggling with."

Carlie Shouldis '27 VSB
Bucks County, PA

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2009, VSB 2014, VSB 2004
Majors: Applied Quantitative Finance
Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, NOVAdance, Special Olympics, Woman in Business

"I decided to become a tutor because I’m passionate about helping fellow VSB students. I want to be a reliable resource who supports both immediate learning and long-term success."

Jack Springer '27 VSB
Saint Paul, MN

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, VSB 2009
Majors: Marketing, Business Analytics Minor: Finance
Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Intermural Sports, Faith in Learning Scholars

"I decided to be a tutor because I know how hard it can be when you're struggling in a college class for the first time. I had help from my peers to rid myself of this feeling and now I hope to have that same impact on others. There is no better feeling than walking out of a quiz or test and knowing you confidently understood the class material, and my hope is that I can make this a possibility for students."

Erin Sullivan '26 VSB
Needham, MA

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2009
Major: Finance Minor: Business Analytics
Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Women in Business Society, Kappa Delta Sorority, NOVAdance

"I decided to become a tutor because I am passionate about helping others through sharing my knowledge. My goal is to build other students' confidence in their skills to help them achieve their academic goals at Villanova."

Maddie Summer '28 VSB
Linwood, NJ

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, VSB 1000, VSB 2014
Majors: Accounting, Finance
Involvement: Cheerleading team, Business of Fashion Society

"I wanted to be a tutor to inspire other students and to share my love of learning with others. I am passionate about everything that VSB has to offer, and want to encourage students to explore all their resources. I feel honored that I can be a part of someone else’s journey here at VSB."

Kelsey Therrien '28 VSB
Berlin, CT

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, ECO 1001, ECO 1002
Major: Accounting Minor: AI & Machine Learning, Business Analytics
Involvement: Special Olympics, Women in Business, NOVAdance

"I decided to be a tutor so that I could help my peers reach their full academic potential. As a tutor it is my goal to make tutees more confident in their own abilities and feel comfortable asking for help. I love tutoring because I get to make connections with other students while developing my own professional skills. "

Eric Tseng '27 VSB
Los Altos, CA

Tutoring Courses: ECO 1001, VSB 2004
Major: Accounting Minor: Finance
Involvement: Villanova Finance Group, Asians Student Association

"In my time as a tutor, I hope to not only help my tutees achieve success in the classroom, but change their approach towards learning. I hope to tutor in a way that engages students with their content, helping them not just complete their work, but understand and apply it as well. "

Jimmy Vinciguerra '26 VSB
Garden City, NY

Tutoring Courses: ECO 1001, VSB 2009, VSB 2004
Majors: Economics, Finance
Involvement: Economics Club, Business Analytics Club, Liturgical Ministry, Food Recovery Network

"I decided to become a tutor because I believe in the unique value what is taught here at VSB. There is a wealth of knowledge that VSB professors impart on us. It is our duty to pass that knowledge on to others in an accessible way."

Mia Walsh '27 VSB
Ramsey, NJ

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004
Major: Finance
Involvement: LEVEL, Meyers and Acquisitions, SWIFT, Women in Business, Transfer Student Society

"I decided to become a tutor because I’ve always found fulfillment in helping others understand challenging concepts. Whether it’s breaking down a complex idea or guiding someone through a problem step-by-step, I enjoy seeing that moment when it finally clicks. Tutoring allows me to share what I’ve learned while building confidence in others—and that’s incredibly rewarding."

Misha Zaretser '27 VSB
Brooklyn, NYC

Tutoring Courses: VSB 2004, VSB 2009, VSB 2014, VSB 2008, ECO 1001
Major: Finance Minor: Computer Science
Involvement: Villanova Mens Soccer Team, Villanova Finance Group, Villanova Hillel

"As a tutor, my goal is to help individuals achieve a better understanding of whichever subject they come to me in need of help. I don't want to enforce my way of thinking upon my tutees but rather help them get better in whatever way works best for them."