Academic Coaches

ASC's Student Staff
Get to know our Tutors, PASS Leaders, Academic Coaches and more!
 
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Micah Comeaux

I am studying: Teaching English as a Second Language

I started working with ASC in: Fall 2024

My role with ASC: Academic Coach


What do you want to do after college?

My goal is to travel abroad, teaching English in different countries. I plan to start in Japan and then go to every continent at least once.

What other campus and professional activities are you involved in? Include any officer/leadership positions you hold.

I was a Peer Success Mentor last semester, and I am a conversation partner for the ESL program

Share an interesting or fun fact about yourself.

I did music a lot as a kid, so now I can sing and speak three languages,

Write one sentence about why you love being a part of ASC.

The workplace environment here is genuinely the best part. My bosses and coworkers are all so chill and so kind, and my bosses always encourage us to be students and coaches, not just one or the other.


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Meg Daniels

I am studying: Environmental Studies

I started working with ASC in: Fall 2024

My role with ASC: Academic Coach


What do you want to do after college?

I want to work in environmental education in the parks

What other campus and professional activities are you involved in? Include any officer/leadership positions you hold.

I'm part of the Marching Golden Flashes

Share an interesting or fun fact about yourself.

I love bird watching

Write one sentence about why you love being a part of ASC.

 


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Hayden DeSize

I am studying: Human Resource Management

I started working with ASC in: Fall 2025

My role with ASC: Academic Coach


What do you want to do after college?

Work my way up in a company, or possible higher education

What other campus and professional activities are you involved in? Include any officer/leadership positions you hold.

Peer Success Mentor, Career Peer

Share an interesting or fun fact about yourself.

I've had three eye surgeries

Write one sentence about why you love being a part of ASC.

I like working as an academic coach and it gives me a opportunity to not only help other students struggling improve but even improve myself as well.


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Isis Estorilio

I am studying: Neuroscience/Psychology

I started working with ASC in: Fall 2025

My role with ASC: Academic Coach


What do you want to do after college?

I want to get my PhD and do research about Deep Brain Stimulation technique.

What other campus and professional activities are you involved in? Include any officer/leadership positions you hold.

I work at a research lab. I always help with the American Academy group from Brazil.

Share an interesting or fun fact about yourself.

I speak 5 languages!

Write one sentence about why you love being a part of ASC.

For me, working as an academic coach, keeps me in touch with one of my purposes in life - helping others. I love listening to the students and seeing that I am making a difference in their life. Helping them to become a better version of themselves makes me happy :)


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Sarah Faour

I am studying: Fashion Merchandisng

I started working with ASC in: Spring 2024

My role with ASC: Academic Coach


What do you want to do after college?

After college I hope to purse a career in the fashion industry.

What other campus and professional activities are you involved in? Include any officer/leadership positions you hold.

Her Campus - Social Media Director A Magazine - Promotions Director Fashion Student Organization (FSO) - Member Nation Retail Federation Student Association (NRFSA) - Member

Share an interesting or fun fact about yourself.

I studied abroad during the Spring 2025 semester and had the chance to travel to seven countries!

Write one sentence about why you love being a part of ASC.

I love working at the ASC because it give me an opportunity to learn from my peers while they learn from me!


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Alexis Hood

I am studying: Criminology and Justice Studies

I started working with ASC in: Fall 2025

My role with ASC: Academic Coach


What do you want to do after college?

I would like to go into the forensics field.

What other campus and professional activities are you involved in? Include any officer/leadership positions you hold.

I'm a Beat Reporter for The Kent State and a writer for The Burr Magazine.

Share an interesting or fun fact about yourself.

I love to read, specifically thriller books.

Write one sentence about why you love being a part of ASC.

I like helping other people succeed, which motivates me to be better myself.


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Katelin Jarosz

I am studying: Architecture

I started working with ASC in: Fall 2025

My role with ASC: Academic Coach


What do you want to do after college?

I will be in the field working for a little while.

What other campus and professional activities are you involved in? Include any officer/leadership positions you hold.

I am apart of AIAS along with being part of the Asian Culture Club

Share an interesting or fun fact about yourself.

I have traveled to 8 countries!

Write one sentence about why you love being a part of ASC.

I enjoy working as an academic approach because I am able to reach other students and make a connection for better personal development with in myself and others.


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Jordyn Levine

I am studying: Psychology and Criminology & Justice Studies

I started working with ASC in: Fall 2025

My role with ASC: Academic Coach


What do you want to do after college?

I want to attend graduate school

What other campus and professional activities are you involved in? Include any officer/leadership positions you hold.

I'm a peer success mentor during the fall and I will be an RA starting in Fall 2026.

Share an interesting or fun fact about yourself.

I have a pet chinchilla

Write one sentence about why you love being a part of ASC.

I love helping people become the best student they can be


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Allison Lockiec

I am studying: Psychology

I started working with ASC in: Fall 2025

My role with ASC: Academic Coach


What do you want to do after college?

I want to get a masters degree to work in an area of education, maybe in higher education administration!

What other campus and professional activities are you involved in? Include any officer/leadership positions you hold.

I am a Peer Success Trainer and a part of the Marching Golden Flashes.

Share an interesting or fun fact about yourself.

I love crafting, I taught myself to crochet and make jewelry.

Write one sentence about why you love being a part of ASC.

I enjoy working as an Academic Coach because I like working with others and helping them realize their strengths, and I have been able to learn a lot and grow as a student myself, too!


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Lily Mares

I am studying: English Literature

I started working with ASC in: Fall 2025

My role with ASC: Academic Coach


What do you want to do after college?

I want to get my masters and PHD.

What other campus and professional activities are you involved in? Include any officer/leadership positions you hold.

I am part of ALD, English Honors Society, and Peer Success Academy.

Share an interesting or fun fact about yourself.

I play multiple instruments

Write one sentence about why you love being a part of ASC.

I love working one on one with students based off my own schedule and also working with other coaches.


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Kailey McMillion

I am studying: Nursing

I started working with ASC in: Fall 2024

My role with ASC: Academic Coach & Tutor


What do you want to do after college?

i would like to go back to school to receive my MSN and become a nurse educator while working part-time as an RN

What other campus and professional activities are you involved in? Include any officer/leadership positions you hold.

i am a member of KSU-SNA, KSU-ALD, NSNA, and NSLS

Share an interesting or fun fact about yourself.

i love traveling, listening to music, and early morning walks!

Write one sentence about why you love being a part of ASC.

i love working with the ASC for so many reasons! i whole heartedly enjoy helping others, i get to meet and connect with so many people, and i love suggesting tools to help students explore and grow into the best version of themselves :)


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Ellie Ortsey

I am studying: Fashion Merchandising

I started working with ASC in: Fall 2024

My role with ASC: Academic Coach & Mentor


What do you want to do after college?

I want to get a job somewhere in the fashion industry

What other campus and professional activities are you involved in? Include any officer/leadership positions you hold.

Phi Mu sorority, VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Panhellenic Executive Board, and Member of FSO

Share an interesting or fun fact about yourself.

I just got back from study abroad in Italy and I visited 5 countries!

Write one sentence about why you love being a part of ASC.

I love the atmosphere that we create! I feel comfortable asking questions when I need help, and we have respect for each other as peers and fellow students.


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Sam Proctor

I am studying: Digital Media Production

I started working with ASC in: Fall 2024

My role with ASC: Academic Coach


What do you want to do after college?

I want to start off in a job that compliments my degree and eventually go back to school for my Masters.

What other campus and professional activities are you involved in? Include any officer/leadership positions you hold.

I am a PSM and a Black Squirrel Entertainment Director

Share an interesting or fun fact about yourself.

I just got back from the study abroad program in Florence, while there I visited 13 different countries!

Write one sentence about why you love being a part of ASC.

I love being an academic coach as it allows me to meet so many fellow students on campus and help them improve their study skills.


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Alex Shy

I am studying: Accounting

I started working with ASC in: Fall 2023

My role with ASC: Academic Coach & Mentor


What do you want to do after college?

I will be studying for my CPA exams and then working in public accounting focusing on tax.

What other campus and professional activities are you involved in? Include any officer/leadership positions you hold.

I am a member of ALD and BAP, as well as the President of the Kent Student Ambassadors.

Share an interesting or fun fact about yourself.

I love to watch women's soccer and try to go to one game a year.

Write one sentence about why you love being a part of ASC.

I like working as an Academic Coach because I get to see the tremendous growth that students have throughout the semester and how all of the ASC services contribute to that.


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Andie Zielinski

I am studying: Nutrition

I started working with ASC in: Fall 2023

My role with ASC: Academic Coach & Mentor


What do you want to do after college?

I am attending the University of New Hampshire to get my masters degree in clinical nutrition!

What other campus and professional activities are you involved in? Include any officer/leadership positions you hold.

I am a member of the Student Dietetic Association

Share an interesting or fun fact about yourself.

My middle name is the color Blue!

Write one sentence about why you love being a part of ASC.

I like working in the ASC because it gives me the opportunity to make a difference in others lives & work in a supportive environment.


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