Omar Ahmed
Major/Minor: Computer Science
PAL Course: BY109 Introduction to Biodiversity and Evolution/CE112 General Chemistry II
PAL Professor: Professor Sterrett/Professor Dornemann
Fun Fact: I love to travel!
Study tips for this course: Ask questions!! Email or go to office hours, if you have questions ask!!
Jonna Buono
Major/Minor: Biology with a Concentration in Molecular Cell Physiology
PAL Course: CE111R General Chemistry I Recitation
PAL Professor: Professor Szwajkajzer
Fun Fact: I love listening to music, reading, & traveling!
Study tips for this course: Practice makes perfect – redo the homework problems over & over. Pay close attention in class. Don’t wait until the last minute to study!
Renee Burns
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting
PAL Course: BE/BF304 Money, Credit and Financial Institutions
PAL Professor: Professor Roberts
Fun Fact: I’m on the Monmouth Dance Team!
Study tips for this course: Make sure to review any articles or worksheets Roberts posts. If they’re on eCampus, they are important!
Leila Carl
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing and Management
PAL Course: BE201 Microeconomics
PAL Professor: Professor O’Halloran
Fun Fact: I love to read, draw, and go to the beach.
Study tips for this course: I think doing the smart book homework assignments really helped me in this class. Taking notes during class and participating in the “poll me everywhere” helped significantly. Doing all of this practice really helped before exams.
Olivia Confrey
Major/Minor: Biology MCP
PAL Course: BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
PAL Professor: Professor Lobo
Fun Fact: TI love solving rubix cubes!
Study tips for this course: As long as you put in the work and effort you will be great! Do not overthink and be confident in your abilities.
Paulina Cohen
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting
PAL Course: BA251 Principles of Financial Accounting
PAL Professor: Professor O’Connor
Fun Fact: This is my first semester as a PAL.
Study tips for this course: Come to PAL sessions and don’t rely on your cheat sheet only, study as well!
Shannon Danulevith
Major/Minor: Nursing
PAL Course: NU310 Pharmacology
PAL Professor: Professor Sciarra
Fun Fact: I’m from Long Island!
Study tips for this course: Pay attention and take notes during class! Creating index cards each week and reviewing them daily will help you retain the information!
Madison Dellea
Major/Minor: Psychology
PAL Course: PY320 Research III: Experimental Methods and Laboratory
PAL Professor: Professor Ciarocco
Fun Fact: I love to read and write!
Study tips for this course: Don’t procrastinate! It’s very writing intensive and the more time you have to look over your work, the better it will be.
Olivia Denney
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting/Minor in Spanish for Business
PAL Course: BA251 Principles of Financial Accounting/BE202 Microeconomics
PAL Professor: Professor Tomaszeski/Professor El-Toukhy
Fun Fact: I am a triplet!
Study tips for this course: Microeconomics: take notes and pay attention in class, try to understand the concepts instead of memorize. Accounting: do all the homework and do not procrastinate by saving it until last minute, also ask questions when needed.
Abby Eck
Major/Minor: Math and Statistics
PAL Course: MA151 Statistics with Applications
PAL Professor: Professor Marshall/Professor McNamara
Fun Fact: I’m on the sailing team.
Study tips for this course: Don’t wait until the last minute to complete your homework.
Olivia Fanelli
Major/Minor: Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy
PAL Course: BY109 Introduction to Biodiversity and Evolution
PAL Professor: Professor Bridge
Fun Fact: I play on the women’s lacrosse team.
Study tips for this course: Use all the resources you can!
Emily Ferris
Major/Minor: Biology with a Concentration in Molecular and Cell Physiology
PAL Course: BY211 Physiology with Anatomy I
PAL Professor: Professor Dunphy
Fun Fact: I love to travel!!
Study tips for this course: Make sure you understand the material, not just memorize, there is a difference!
JD Fonseca
PAL Course: CE111 General Chemistry I
PAL Professor: Professor Dornemann
Fun Fact: I graduated from Rutgers back in May 22′ and I am taking the science courses here for medical school since its closer to home! Another fun fact is that I had to memorize We Didn’t Start the Fire-Billy Joel, for an A in history back in high school!
Study tips for this course: You can’t beat practice problems! Whether they are from the book or a dynamic module that Pearson offers with the text, or even videos online like Organic Chem Tutor from YT, they are all really great resources!
Natalie Fuquene
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in International Business
PAL Course:
PAL Course: Team Leader for Fall 2023
Fun Fact: I like to color and travel.
Study tips for this course:
Chance Gagliardi
Major/Minor: Health Studies
PAL Course: BY223 General Microbiology
PAL Professor: Professor Lionetti
Fun Fact: I hope to become a Maternity nurse!
Study tips for this course: Some study tips I would recommend is creating quizlets and viewing them frequently. Rewriting down notes is also extremely helpful as it helps stick the material into your head and become more comfortable with the material!
Julianna Ganim
Major/Minor: Health Science/Biology
PAL Course: BY211 Physiology with Anatomy I
PAL Professor: Professor Dunphy
Fun Fact: I love coffee!
Study tips for this course: Make friends with your classmates! This way you guys can bounce study tips off one another. Always stay organized and on top of the material, and never be shy to ask for help 🙂
Madisyn Goias
Major/Minor: Health Studies with Specialization in Exercise Science
PAL Course: BY211 Physiology with Anatomy I
PAL Professor: Professor Dunphy
Fun Fact: I love to travel!
Study tips for this course: Don’t wait to ask for help, make friends with your classmates, and work to understand the material opposed to memorizing it!
Thomas Hintelmann
Major/Minor: Chemistry
PAL Course: CE111 General Chemistry I
PAL Professor: Professor Szwajkajzer
Fun Fact: I do research in a laboratory.
Study tips for this course: Never push anything off to the last minute, this content needs time to sink in.
Madison Hudson
Major/Minor: Psychology
PAL Course: PY360L Intimate Relationships Thesis Lab
PAL Professor: Professor Lewandowski
Fun Fact: I’m a server at Birravino.
Study tips for this course: Utilize your classmates, PAL, and professor as much as possible. Complete assignments by the assigned due dates! Procrastination will create unnecessary stress in this course. Most importantly, pick a topic you love and have fun.
Paige Hyde
Major/Minor: Health Studies/Minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders
PAL Course: BY211 Physiology with Anatomy
PAL Professor: Professor Dunphy
Fun Fact: I’m passionate about fitness/wellness and creativity/art!!
Study tips for this course: Know what will likely be discussed that day to a good extent prior to class so that it is more of a review or clarification. Do just a little bit more than you think you need to, it is a commitment if you want a good grade but totally achievable! PALs and Dr. Dunphy are here to help, but also get close with your classmates and re-teach the material to each other 🙂
Remington Johnson
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration Finance/Minor in Real Estate
PAL Course: BF301 Principles of Finance
PAL Professor: Professor Li
Fun Fact: I can hold a handstand for 15 seconds.
Study tips for this course: It is vital to participate in the practice problems during class and to take good notes. Coming to office hours, and PAL sessions will be beneficial to your success in the class.
Macklin Jugan
Major/Minor: Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry
PAL Course: BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
PAL Professor: Professor Dillon
Fun Fact: I like sports.
Study tips for this course: Repetition with the material is helpful.
Samantha LeCrone
Major/Minor: Chemistry/Spanish and Biology
PAL Course: CE111R General Chemistry I Recitation
PAL Professor: Professor Burrows
Fun Fact: I am on the rowing team!
Study tips for this course: Pay attention and ask questions in class! For me, the best way to understand a topic is to get a good grasp on it in class and then review it later on.
Claudio Lopez
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance and Real Estate
PAL Course: BE/BF304 Money, Credit & Financial Institutions
PAL Professor: Professor Roberts
Fun Fact: I love philosophy, soccer, traveling and beaches
Study tips for this course: Always pay attention in class, and if the professor mentions something more than once it is probably important to the class.
Ivana Luna
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance and Economics and a Minor in Information Technology
PAL Course: BA251 Principles of Financial Accounting
PAL Professor: Professor Gil
Fun Fact: I love to travel!!
Study tips for this course: I recommend studying with friends and working on practice problems together to get extra support within the course!!
Julia Macey
Major/Minor: Psychology and Sociology
PAL Course: PY311 Research II: Behavioral Statistics
PAL Professor: Professor Lewandowski
Fun Fact: I love to dance!
Study tips for this course: Keep up with the study guide!!
Jessica Maguire
Major/Minor: Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy/Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
PAL Course: BY109 Introduction to Biodiversity and Evolution
PAL Professor: Professor Sterrett
Fun Fact: I’m the president of the Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy Club!
Study tips for this course: I recommend studying at least a week and a half in advance for a test so that you can absorb all the information in time.
Marie Mauro
Major/Minor: Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy/Geographical Information Systems
PAL Course: BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
PAL Professor: Professor Tortorelli
Fun Fact: I am the president of 5678 Dance Club!
Study tips for this course: Taking notes is very important and do not just copy the slides but listen to what your professor is saying. Read the textbook and study quizzes. Prepare in advanced for multi-chapter tests.
Mackenzie McDonald
Major/Minor: Masters in Social Work, Global and Community Practice (GCP) specialization
PAL Course: SW409 Social Work Research Methods
PAL Professor: Professor Scott
Fun Fact: I love to read!! 📚
Study tips for this course: Reach out when you need help! This can be a challenging course but there are plenty of resources out there to help you be successful so please reach out when you have questions or are confused on a topic! Also stay up to date with the readings, which will help you with your research!
Kyle Mueller
Major/Minor: Chemistry with a Concentration in Advanced Chemistry (ACS)/ Biology
PAL Course: CE111R General Chemistry I Recitation
PAL Professor: Professor Burrows
Fun Fact: I love to golf.
Study tips for this course: Do lots of practice problems. The more you do, the easier topics will become!
Joseph Myers
Major/Minor: Psychology
PAL Course: PY320 Research III: Experimental Methods and Laboratory
PAL Professor: Professor Van Volkom
Fun Fact: I have a boating license.
Study tips for this course: Don’t ever hesitate to ask for help, and make sure to manage your time properly.
Jack Neri
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance and Real Estate
PAL Course: BF301 Principles of Finance
PAL Professor: Professor Boonman
Fun Fact: I am ambidextrous.
Study tips for this course: Study your notes, and review the practice problems in class.
Courtney Nuzzolo
Major/Minor: Health Studies with a Minor in Business Administration
PAL Course: CE111R General Chemistry I Recitation
PAL Professor: Professor Burrows
Fun Fact: I work at Rook Coffee in Long Branch!
Study tips for this course: Always ask for help as soon as you feel you’re having difficulty with the subject.
Carina Paserchia
Major/Minor: Masters in Social Work, Clinical Practice with Families and Children (CPFC) specialization
PAL Course: SW411 Data Analysis for Social Work
PAL Professor: Professor Scott
Fun Fact: My best friend and I have the same birthday.
Study tips for this course: Don’t be afraid to reach out for help! Take notes, study hard, and connect with your classmates. Your professor and I are always here to help you.
Katelyn Phillips
Major/Minor: Psychology, Sociology and Childhood Studies Minor
PAL Course: PY220 Research I Methods and Lab
PAL Professor: Professor Dinella
Fun Fact: I am a part of the GDL research team on campus!
Study tips for this course: Pay attention during class and ask for help when you need it! Fully understanding the course material will make a difference when entering the next three research courses!
Kayla Reynolds
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Leadership and Organizational Development, Minor in Leadership Communication
PAL Course: BE/BF304 Money, Credit and Financial Institutions
PAL Professor: Professor Roberts
Fun Fact: I give campus tours as I work as a Monmouth University Ambassador!
Study tips for this course: When you are in class, be engaged and actively take notes. Outside of class, be sure to take some time after every class to review your notes and ask any questions you may have. This course deals with a lot of concepts, so being organized and diligent in your studying will be crucial for success.
Ava Santaniello
Major/Minor: Biology
PAL Course: BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
PAL Professor: Professor Lionetti
Fun Fact: I am from Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Study tips for this course: Understand the concepts well and don’t wait until the last minute to study!
Nico Santorelli
Major/Minor: Health Science/Chemistry
PAL Course: CE111 General Chemistry I
PAL Professor: Professor Moehring
Fun Fact: I am a certified EMT!
Study tips for this course: Each chapter in chemistry builds on the previous chapter, so make sure you understand the material and don’t fall behind!
Gavin Simons
Major/Minor: Biochemistry
PAL Course: CE111 General Chemistry I
PAL Professor: Professor Szwajkajzer
Fun Fact: I do research on campus!
Study tips for this course: Ask questions! If you don’t understand something make sure to ask right away!
Rachel Strazdins
Major/Minor: Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry
PAL Course: CE111R General Chemistry I Recitation
PAL Professor: Professor Burrows
Fun Fact: I’m a black belt in karate and on the Monmouth Women’s Lacrosse team
Study tips for this course: Do the practice problems!
Alessandra Tortora
Major/Minor: Health Studies/Communication Science Disorders
PAL Course: CE111 General Chemistry I
PAL Professor: Professor Szwajkajzer
Fun Fact: I plan to travel when I finish school.
Study tips for this course: Always take advantage of extra help, use in-class and outside-class resources to study, and put the time in. Creating a set schedule can help and never put off work until the last minute!
Rachel Van Dalinda
Major/Minor: Business Administration
PAL Course: BE201 Microeconomics
PAL Professor: Professor Mastromarino
Fun Fact: My favorite color is orange!
Study tips for this course: Take good notes and pay attention during lectures! Be sure to keep up with the homework to avoid falling behind in each week’s lessons.
Dani Walano
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing and Management
PAL Course: BA251 Principles of Financial Accounting
PAL Professor: Professor Gliszcyznki/Professor Li
Fun Fact: I know how to surf!
Study tips for this course: Working together with your friends or classmates is more helpful than you think and will make you more motivated to do well and try harder.
Kylie Watson
Major/Minor: Nursing
PAL Course: NU310 Pharmacology
PAL Professor: Professor Sciscione
Fun Fact: I love to read and travel.
Study tips for this course: Always stay on top of the content and study consistently to absorb the information better!
