The mission of the UVU Math Mentor Program is to provide opportunities for students who have overcome their struggles in mathematics to develop the skills necessary to return and help students in developmental math courses through:
Math mentors are UVU students who have recently either completed a developmental mathematics course or a mathematics course that satisfies their quantitative literacy requirement. Math mentors model self-awareness, critical thinking, and commitment to rigorous academic standards. They support their instructors by aiding in the planning and facilitations of their classes. Math mentors help students in developmental mathematics courses by helping them discover how to be smart learners of mathematics through study groups as well as studying independently.
Complete the prerequisite developmental mathematics course with a B (3.0) or higher. Maintain an overall academic GPA of 3.0 or higher. Math mentors need to be referred by their prior mathematics instructor, who looks for the following qualities in a math mentor:
Ben Moulton
Director
Howdy! I’m Dr. Benjamin Moulton and I have had the privilege of being the math mentor director since its inception in 2008. I’m a native Montanan, with a BS in Mathematics and a BA in Modern Languages from Montana State University – Bozeman, MS in Civil/Environmental Engineering from Brigham Young University, and a PhD in Education from Walden University. I enjoy being with my family, cycling and reading, and hanging out with all these awesome math mentors!
Serena Buss
Program Coordinator
Hello friends! My name is Serena Buss. I’ve taught at UVU since 2009 and I’m the Math Mentor Program Coordinator – which is the BEST job ever! I’m passionate about inclusion and educational opportunity for all. I love my students and having the privilege to be part of their journey. I love to be outside hiking, biking, kayaking, and anything really! I play several instruments; banjo is the coolest! I like to paint, and build stuff, but my most favorite pastime is spending time with my family and traveling.
Kurt Decker
Team Lead
My name is Kurt Decker and I am looking forward to working as a math mentor! I discovered that I liked math while in my first semester of college, but I also enjoy learning about history, geography, and science. I love to read, play basketball and volleyball, paint, hike, and fish. I’m grateful to have this opportunity to help others in their learning!
Oscar Guerrero
Team Lead
I’m Oscar! I love helping struggling students to succeed in math! I love to learn about new things! YouTube documentaries are a favorite of mine! I’ve been a mentor for several semesters and it’s such a fun and fulfilling job. I can’t wait to help you achieve a better understanding and use of math!
Davis Kuerth
Team Lead
My name is Davis Kuerth and this is my first time being a math mentor and I have loved it so far! I am from Layton, Utah and I graduated from Layton high in 2018. My major is Mechatronic engineering tech. I am a freshman. In my free time I love to play soccer, box, mountain bike and play video games.
Team Lead
Hey y’all, my name is Hannah Oldroyd. I’m from a small town in Georgia, GOOO DAWGS! I’m a Statistics major, and currently a senior. I’ve been a math mentor for quite a few semesters, and I absolutely loved it. I love not only being a math tutor, but also a mentor to the students. My favorite part of the job is I get to make new friends and help them outside of the classroom.
Beverly Abdon
Team Member
Hi! My name is Bev and I’m from the Philippines. I’m an Accounting major and this is my first semester being a math mentor. I’m super excited to be a mentor because I love helping others succeed and reach their goals!
Team Member
Hey! I'm Natalie Anderson and here's a little bit about me. I’m from here in Utah, I'm majoring in Political Science, and I absolutely LOVE UVU (it's actually objectively the best school ever). I currently have the best job in the world as a math mentor. It's such an incredible program that I love being a part of. I love the connections and positive impact I am able to make!
Team Member
Hello! My Name is Camila Bastias, and I am a Nursing major with plans to become a NICU nurse after graduation. I have always loved math and science and because of it I am thrilled to be a Math Mentor this semester. One of the things I am passionate about is teaching and I completely understand math could be challenging and stressful when numbers are not your thing. I love helping people and would like for everyone to have a good experience. Outside of school, my favorite things are the beach and dancing!
CarliAnn Blackham
Team Member
Hi, my name is CarliAnn Blackham, I am a Biotechnology major here at UVU. I've also been taking ASL classes for a few years now and I've been loving it! I have a passion for all things music, and I play the piano and the drums, I even teach kids to play the drumset! I'm so excited to be a math mentor this semester!
Mayumi Condie
Team Member
Hello! My name is Yumi Condie and this is my very first semester as a math mentor. I’m a freshman here at UVU, studying health science with the goal of becoming a radiology technician. Fun fact: I absolutely love sandwiches (I could eat them every day), I have bionic hips (thanks to some cool surgeries), and I live on a small farm. I’m all about having fun while getting things done, so get ready for an awesome semester!
Charlie Cunningham
Team Member
Hey there! I'm Charlie Cunningham. I'm majoring in English Education, and my dream is to one day teach a creative writing class. I'm currently writing four novel-length books, and hope to one day become a punished author. I love reading, writing, drawing, video games, anime, music, with a passion for teaching and helping others. Being a Math Mentor has been such a great experience for me as someone who has previously struggled with it. Let's always strive to be kind and help others!
Reuben Day
Team Member
Hello, my name is Reuben Day. I’m from Bedfordshire, England. I’m an Aviation major and currently a sophomore. This is my first semester being a math major. I love being able to interact and meet new students, set a good example, and help them in their studies. It’s a great opportunity that is very fulfilling in its nature to not only tutor math, but mentor individuals from every walk of life.
Sarah Dixon
Team Member
Hey! My name is Sarah Dixon. I’m from Centerville Utah. I’m an Elementary Ed major. I’m a freshman. This is my first semester being a mentor and I love it. It’s really fun to do math while making friends!
Karla Duron
Team Member
Hi guys, this is Karla. I’m from Mexico 🇲🇽 and my major is chemical engineering. I am an outdoors person. So, anything out of the walls, I’ll be down for it. Being a math mentor is challenging since you will make an impact on students’ lives. For them I’m not just a math mentor, I’ll help to prepare them to face challenges for their lives.
Derek Haskell
Team Member
Hey! My name is Derek Haskell. I'm excited to be part of a great team. I'm an Information Technology major, working towards a bachelor's emphasizing network administration and cyber security. I mountain bike and like to participate in cyber security capture the flag challenges in my free time. My experience as a math mentor has been amazing, it is rewarding when a student fully understands a concept and walks away with more confidence in their math skills.
Patty Keeley
Team Member
Hey! I’m Patty Keeley. I've been a professional middle child since the age of 2, with 5 older siblings and two younger sisters. I love playing soccer, basketball, and throwing javelins like a Spartan warrior. I’m majoring in Family Science, but I’ve enjoyed math all my life. I love having moments in math where all of a sudden it makes sense, and I can see each step, and I’m excited to share and create those moments, along with getting to be a mentor to the students!
Gracie Lopez
Team Member
Hello! My name is Gracie Lopez, and I’m a Deaf Studies major with plans to become an ASL interpreter after graduation. I’ve lived in Utah most of my life and have loved attending UVU. I’m thrilled to be a Math Mentor this semester. Math has been a personal struggle for most of my life, and I understand the challenges that come with it, especially as a first gen student. This experience has given me a different perspective on math, and I’m passionate about helping others who might struggle as well. I love to travel, work with clay, play piano and spend time with my pets.
Graci Mills
Team Member
Hey y’all!! My name is Graci Mills. I am currently majoring in Pre-Nursing here at UVU, and I am excited to be a Math Mentor! I have always enjoyed math and I want to spread the joy that I find in it to others! I like traveling, painting, and spending time with my family and friends. I am proud to be a math mentor on this team and look forward to helping you succeed!
Megan Neal
Team Member
Hey there! My name is Megan Neal. I’m from Payson, UT and I’m in my second semester. I am a new math mentor, and I’ve loved it so far and look forward to getting to know, befriending, and helping all the students in my class!
Braydon Oliver
Team Member
Hey y’all, my name is Braydon Oliver. I’m from Chino Hills, CA. I’m a Math Education major, here at UVU. Outside of my time on campus I play soccer and rock climbing. This is my first semester as a math mentor. I am super excited because as a mentor I get to not only help students with my favorite subject in the world but also get to know each of the students I mentor.
Joshua Oswald
Team Member
Hello! I'm Josh Oswald. I am a new dad. My daughter was born in December. I am from Idaho, but I lived in Oregon, California, and here in Utah. I am a psychology major and current sophomore. This is my first semester as a math mentor, and I love it. I enjoy helping students believe in themselves because I remember having confidence issues my first few semesters. I am so excited to help where I can (and show pictures of my cute baby)!
Anderson Perry
Team Member
Hi, I’m Anderson Perry. I’m from Kaysville, Utah and I am currently studying statistics at UVU. I love to run and compete for the track and cross-country team for UVU. I also love all things outdoors, board and card games, and reading. I love being a mentor and helping everyone in math and life!
Lynley Petersen
Team Member
Hey everyone! I’m Lynley Petersen:) I’m from Idaho, and I dance. That about explains my entire personality…. I’m on the hip hop crew here at UVU called UVU Esprit DC, so if you have any questions about the dance world, I’m your girl! I’m a sophomore here at UVU and will be graduating in Exercise Science. I’ve been a math mentor for over a year now, and I LOVE IT. I really, really do. It’s an amazing job to get to help and see students succeed in a math class, and just college life in general!
Lauren Smith
Team Member
Hey everyone! I'm Lauren Smith and this is my very first semester as a math mentor! I have always loved doing math and it's already been such an awesome experience getting to help other students and be a mentor for them. I'm still undeclared in my major but I love reading, playing the piano, doing jigsaw puzzles, and playing games!
Golden Talley
Team Member
My name is Golden Talley, I was born and raised here in Utah and I have a profound love for art. I'm currently working on a degree in exercise science, hoping to eventually become a physical therapist. I'm still new, but I already love being a math mentor, particularly because of all the awesome people I get to meet and the opportunities it give me to help others.
