Our Staff
Student Tutors
Allie Johannsen
Hi there! My name is Allie and I am an oceanography student here at Cal Maritime.
I grew up in Southern California and it really sparked my love of the ocean and all
of its critters. I'll do my best to answer all of your questions to the best of my
ability. I hope you have a good semester!
Ben Armstrong
Marine Transportation tutor!
Cole Russell
Howdy! My name is Cole and I am a MET major, and I tutor for algebra. I grew up in
Glendale, Los Angeles and I have a dream of becoming a pilot in the Coast Guard. Some of my pastimes include aviation and FPV drones. I鈥檒l be around for any questions
you may have. Goodluck!
David Richardson
Hey everyone, my name is David Richardson and I鈥檓 an MT major here on campus. I鈥檓
from Seaside California and I enjoy SCUBA Diving, playing pool, and video games to
name a few things that I'm interested in. Here at CMA, I'm the 3D Div Com and I'm
a part of the SSO program, as well as being one of your tutors. I served in the army
before coming to CMA and plan on joining the Navy dive program after I graduate to
finish out my military career. If you see me around campus feel free to say hi, hope
to see you all succeed this year!
Davin So
Hey y鈥檃ll. My name is Davin So and I鈥檓 a third year FET. I tutor for chemistry, but
mainly love water chemistry. I can also offer study tips if you want any. I dye my
hair sometimes so you might be able to recognize me quite easily (red at the moment).
If you see me say Hi, I love meeting new people. I hope you have a wonderful day.
Dylan Joelson
Hello CMA classmates! My name is Dylan Joelson and I am in the Mechanical Engineer
Licensed option major. I am very active and enjoy swimming, biking, kayaking, and
traveling. However, I鈥檓 also happy relaxing at home playing video games. Working with
others is something that I believe is essential to your success at this school, so
please come and make tutoring appointments with me because I鈥檓 happy to help! (math/writing
tutor)
Etienne Quille
Marine Engineering Technology tutor!
Gab Tolentino
Mechanical Engineering tutor!
Jack Jessen
My name is Jack Jessen and I am a Mechanical Engineering License track major at CMA.
Some of my hobbies include sailing, scuba diving, and playing the guitar and banjo.
I am excited to start off the year with you, and as we navigate the academically rigorous
world of physics and engineering, my goal is to make the learning experience engaging,
insightful, and rewarding. I look forward to assisting you in mastering the concepts,
solving problems, and achieving your academic goals in physics and engineering. Let's
make this school year a memorable one!
Jan Johnson
Hi everyone, my name's Jan, I'm from San Pedro, CA, and am a second year ME-License
student. I am available to tutor any math up to Calculus 2 and Intro to Marine Engineering.
I'll be looking forward to meeting you all and if you have any questions about anything
at all, don't be afraid to ask.
Joshua Kuiper
I am an MT class of 2025 cadet offering tutoring in Nav. I am from Seattle, WA and
I am the CCA rep for the men鈥檚 soccer team as well as an EOP mentor. In addition to
Navigation, I love to ski, hike, and swim. I love answering questions, so don鈥檛 hesitate
to ask.
Justin Nicolas
Mechanical Engineering tutor!
Maija Koivu
Marine Transportation tutor!
Malcolm Veach
I'm a 3/c 1D Marine Transportation major student on a three and a half year track.
I'm available to help tutor in macroeconomics, physics, and marine transportation.
I look forward to getting to know you and helping you succeed as best you can! If
you want to make an appointment please just shoot me a quick email before hand with
what you wanted help with so I can come fully prepared to work with you.
Mik James Harris
Marine Transportation tutor!
Nikhil Hunter
Hey! My name is Nikhil Hunter, and I鈥檓 a second year IBL Cadet from Seattle, Washington.
Using my degree, I aim to use data-driven analytics to streamline business operations.
I know that balancing school and extracurricular activities can be overwhelming and
challenging. Please feel free to come talk to me about any of the first year IBL classes!
Noah Anderson
Mechanical Engineering tutor!
Nolan Bronstrup
Hello classmates, My name is Nolan Bronstrup. I am a Mechanical Engineering Licensed
option junior from 4E. I will be tutoring Boilers, Physics 1 and Physics 2 for this
year. I am originally from Crestline California and enjoy backpacking, running, welding,
and seeing how different mechanical devices work together. I look forward to meeting
you and assisting you on your journey here at Cal Maritime.
Riju Banerjee
Hello Cadets! My name is Riju Banerjee and I am in my second year of the Mechanical
Engineering (General Option) Program at Cal Maritime. I am from Tracy, California
in a family of four (Me, mom, dad, and brother) and I love to play card games and
swim in my spare time. I also participate in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
(NROTC) Program at UC Berkeley, with the hope of becoming an officer in the United
States Navy. I will be tutoring math classes up to and including Calculus III and
AP Statistics this year. I am also a Supplemental Instructor for Calculus II. If you
have any questions regarding math or campus in general, please feel free to contact
me via email or by tutoring appointment
Ryan Packard
International Business and Logistics tutor!
Savannah Homuth
Hey everyone! My name is Savannah Homuth and I am a sophomore International Business
and Logistics major. Besides being an IBL tutor, I also hold another role on campus,
such as being 4Ms Ops Officer and being in the Coast Guard Aux Program. I am always
running around campus, but I do spend most of my time between classes in the library,
so if you ever see me around, don't be afraid to say hey! I look forward to meeting
and working with all of you this semester!
Tyler Venator
Mechanical Engineering tutor!
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