Peer Academic Coaching
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Tutoring, Coaching, and Writing Studio schedules have moved to a new scheduling system called Penji.
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Meet with a coach in person or online. If you have scheduled an appointment, please review our Appointment Information before attending.
Online appointments are held over Zoom. Zoom information will be available in Penji once you schedule.
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About Peer Academic Coaching
Peer Coaches help students develop their skills and strategies for learning efficiently and effectively. While a tutor works with you on course content, an academic coach works with you on strategies for learning the content. Our coaches can help you:
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- define a specific game plan that can be used for an upcoming exam
- evaluate and implement learning styles & strategies
- learn how to master reading college texts
- create outlines, notes, and study materials
- review tips for effective studying & successful learning
- address text anxiety or other stressors
- assess time management to maximize study time for challenging areas while balancing college life and other time demands
Meet our Peer Coaching Team
Jenna Burns
Jenna Burns
Communication Sciences and Disorders & Spanish major with a minor in Religious Studies
Pronouns: she/her
Language Fluencies: Spanish
Coach since Fall 2024
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I plan to attend graduate school to become a certified SLP!
What is your favorite campus resource?
The Center for World Languages has really cool resources, like a podcast recording room!
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Take a day trip to Crystal Bridges with friends!
What is your favorite thing about working at the CORD?
Meeting new people and building connections with other UARK students.
What's a fun fact about you?
I train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Fayetteville BJJ!
Anna Fielder
Anna Fielder
Advertising and Public Relations major with a minor in Russian Studies
Pronouns: she/her
Coach since Fall 2024
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Pursue a career in ADPR
What is your favorite campus resource?
One-on-one tutoring through the CORD
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go to the Fayetteville Farmer's Market on Saturday morning!
What is your favorite thing about working at the CORD?
Connecting with other students and being able to have a genuine impact on their pathways through college.
What's a fun fact about you?
I'm a third-generation UARK student!
Brooklyn Kriger
Brooklyn Kriger
Supply Chain Management major with minors in Economics and Marketing
Coach since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
A career in Sales in Industrial Automation and Technology
What is your favorite campus resource?
I enjoy the CORD Tutoring program!
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Definitely Hike Devils Den & go to all the top rated coffee shops in NWA!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I enjoy working with other students and giving them a path to be successful now and in their career.
What's a fun fact about you?
I used to live in Sydney, AU and I love to travel.
Abby Jane Lenderman
Abby Jane Lenderman
Agricultural Business (Pre-Law) major with minors in Economics & Legal Studies
Pronouns: she/her
Coach since Fall 2024
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
After undergrad I plan to attend law school, hopefully here at the University of Arkansas, and study to become an agricultural lawyer.
What is your favorite campus resource?
I love the writing center.
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Walk around the town square and the farmer's market!
What is your favorite thing about working at the CORD?
I enjoy finding new ways to adapt to different student's needs and working with them to have positive experiences in college and after.
What's a fun fact about you?
I'm a twin!
Natalie Lentz
Abbi Melton
Abbi Melton
Social Work major with a minor in Legal Studies
Pronouns: she/her
Coach since Fall 2024
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I plan to either pursue my masters in social work or law school. I also would like to go into the mission field if possible in the following years after graduation.
What is your favorite campus resource?
My favorite campus resource is the CORD tutoring center. I believe everyone at the CORD is so supportive, kind, and can be a great resource to help you succeed in your first few years in college.
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
I believe every student in Fayetteville should find a RSO group or organization where they feel welcomed and loved.
What is your favorite thing about working at the CORD?
I anticipate my favorite thing about working at the CORD to be connecting with students and helping incoming freshman succeed through their first few months of school.
What's a fun fact about you?
I have lived in 13 houses throughout my life. I am also the founder of a RSO here at Arkansas named Community Against Cancer.