Academic Support Center (Tutoring)
To assist with the successful completion of Ridgewater College courses, Academic Support Center staff Elyse Kallgren, Nicholas Hulstrand, Erik Homme, Mary Swart, Audrey Van Beck, and Amanda Friedlein are available to help students. To work with the tutors, please view the link below for a list of tutors in the various subjects and contact them as directed to set up an appointment.
At this time, Academic Support Center staff on both the Hutchinson and Willmar campuses will be available to tutor remotely and in person. Days and hours on campus will vary, so please contact the tutors for availability.
Working with tutors is a FREE SERVICE, so please take advantage of this great resource.
Section titled “Working with tutors is a FREE SERVICE, so please take advantage of this great resource.”If you need help because you are a distant learner or need help at a time when other tutors are not available, Tutor.com is another option. It is an online tutoring service, free to all Ridgewater College students with help in many subject areas. Tutor.com is found in D2L under the Resources tab. If you need help finding or using Tutor.com, the Academic Support Center staff can assist you with using it.
If you need help accessing Tutor.com through D2L, please contact an advisor or tutor listed below for help.
Ridgewater Tutors
Section titled “Ridgewater Tutors”Hutchinson Campus Tutors
Section titled “Hutchinson Campus Tutors”Tutor: Elyse Kallgren** Hutchinson Campus:** Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm** Email:** elyse.kallgren@ridgewater.edu** Phone:** 320-234-8637** Zoom ID:** https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/3059192931** Subjects:** English, Nursing papers, Communication Studies, Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, Education, APA/MLA citations, and writing/research assignments in any course.
Tutor: Nick Hulstrand** Hutchinson Campus:** Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm** Email:** nicholas.hulstrand@ridgewater.edu** Phone:** 320-234-8636** Zoom ID:** https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/3480927295Subjects: Math including calculus, physical sciences, economics, and introductory programming.
Tutor: Teresa Newby DNP, RNC, PHN** Hutchinson & Willmar Campus:** Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm** Email:** teresa.newby@ridgewater.edu** Phone:** 320-234-8638** Subjects:** Nursing & Health programs.
Willmar Campus Tutors
Section titled “Willmar Campus Tutors”Tutor: Erik Homme** Hutchinson Campus:** Afternoons; times will vary Tuesday – Thursday** Willmar Campus:** Monday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm** Email:** erik.homme@ridgewater.edu** Phone:** 320-222-5261** Zoom ID:** https://minnstate.zoom.us/my/erik.homme** Subjects:** Electrician, Automotive, Welding, Drafting, First Aid/EMS, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Natural Disasters, Communication, English, Math, Logic, Economics, Music, Spanish, Computer Programming
Tutor: Mary Swart** Willmar Campus:** Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pmEmail: mary.swart@ridgewater.edu** Phone:** 320-222-5262** Zoom ID:** https://minnstate.zoom.us/my/mary.swart** Subjects:** Economics, Personal Finance, ACCT: All Accounting, ADS**:** Administrative Support especially Microsoft Office, Cengage, SAM, AGRI: Agriculture, BUS: Business, Occupational Skills, English papers, Marketing & Sales Mgt., Communications, Natural Disasters, Human Relations, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Assistant, Writing in: history, music, humanities, psychology, sociology, nursing, and political science.
Tutor: Audrey Van Beck ** Willmar Campus:** Monday – Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm** Email:** audrey.vanbeck@ridgewater.eduâ E-mail for Zoom link or Skype contact information.** Phone:** 320-222-5263** Subjects:** Math, English, Communications, Philosophy, Sociology, Economics, Earth Science, Geography, and other general education courses. Law Enforcement, Circuits, Education, Early Childhood, time management strategies, reading and study strategies. Help with speeches, presentations, and scholarship essays.
Tutor: Amanda Friedlein Willmar Campus: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Email: amanda.friedlein@ridgewater.edu Phone: 320-222-5260** Zoom ID:** https://minnstate.zoom.us/my/amandafriedlein** Subjects:** English, English(ELL/ESL specific), essay development & structure, proofreading strategies, CMST, PSYC, SOC, PHIL, ART, ECED, ENVS, MUSC, PHOT; Focus on learning strategies & skills, learning preference & learning style, critical thinking, study habits, time management, reading comprehension, note-taking, soft skills, and digital literacy; Specialized knowledge in providing academic support to multilingual learners.
Tutor: Christina Jurgenson** Willmar Campus:** In person at request. Online some evenings and weekends.** Email:** christina.jurgenson@ridgewater.edu** Phone:** 320-222-7609** Subjects:** Nursing and Allied Health Tutor
Online tutoring
Section titled “Online tutoring”Not only are the on-campus tutors a free service but Ridgewater College also has a FREE online tutoring service that can assist you with your academic needs. Log in to your D2L, under Resources click on Online tutoring.