Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a series of weekly review sessions for students taking historically difficult courses. SI is provided for all students in the course section who want to acquire effective learning strategies and develop an understanding of difficult course material and improve their grades.
Attendance at sessions is usually voluntary. For you, the student, it’s a chance to get together with classmates to compare notes, discuss important concepts, develop strategies for studying the subject and test yourself before your instructor does so that you’ll be prepared. At each session you will be guided through this material by your SI Leader, a competent student who has already successfully completed the course.
Meet this year’s SI Leaders:
Khadija Sadia
SI Course: Math 109 P005
Why SI?: I wanted to be an SI Leader because I love helping people especially when it comes to studying! It took a long time to figure out how to have fun when studying, and now I want to help others find their passion for learning!
Hobbies: Graphic Design and Photography
Find Sadia via Teams or Blackboard Collaborate.
Sessions: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 2-2:50 p.m.
Margarita Sarmiento
SI Courses: Math108 P07 and Math108 P10
Why SI?: Because in SI you feel that you are studying with your friends, but with the good ones, who know what they are talking about and want to see you succeed.
Hobbies: I love hiking and exploring new places
Find Margarita via Teams:
P07: https://bit.ly/2RKm0QX
Sessions: Monday, 9:30 a.m., Tuesday/Thursday, 1 p.m.
P10: https://bit.ly/30ds7Sv
Sessions: Monday 10:30 a.m., Tuesday/Thursday, 3 p.m.
Swapnil (Swappy) Gupta
SI Courses: Math108 P3, Math108 P4 and Math 110 P1
Why SI?: I enjoy doing math and I enjoy meeting new people, making new friends and helping each other as a team along the way.
Hobbies: Playing video games, cricket and hiking
Find Swappy via Teams:
MATH 108 P3: https://bit.ly/3ci7iKh
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10-11 a.m.
MATH 108 P4: https://bit.ly/32NBtpp
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 11 a.m.- noon.
MATH 110P1: https://bit.ly/2G1eRsz
Tuesday and Thursday, 2-3 p.m.
Amanda Nowikowski!
SI Courses: Math 10 P1 and Math 109 P2
Why SI?: I chose SI because I love math very much and majoring in Math Education. I love to help students understand the material and, most importantly, have fun while studying math.
Hobbies: I love organizing and I like to travel to many different places.
Find Amanda via Teams:
P1: https://bit.ly/2HhwTrf
P2: https://bit.ly/35Ue87y
Wednesday, 11-11:50 a.m., Thursday, 9-9:50 a.m., and Thursday, 4-4:50 p.m.
Find Amanda via Blackboard Collaborate:
P1: https://us.bbcollab.com/…/92da0e6ac3e44a459dace9124b264b0b
Tuesday, 8-8:50 a.m., Thursday, 8-8:50 a.m., and Thursday, 5-5:50 p.m.
Sina Tayebati
SI Courses: Math108 P002 and Math108 P011
Why SI?: I believe SI is a friendly environment where we all find moments to talk in groups, share problems, help each other learn better no matter what level we are and develop our individual and group work skills.
Hobbies: Hiking and Camping
Find Sina via Teams:
P002: https://bit.ly/33KuHA8
P011: https://bit.ly/3kCRSDq
Ian Morton
SI Courses: Math 108 P1&P6 and Math 110-P1
Why SI?: I wanted to become a math supplemental instruction leader because I’ve been helping my younger sister with her high school math classes for a few years now and I’ve enjoyed seeing her progress with a little extra support. I’m hoping that I can have the same effect on students who attend my sessions on a weekly basis.
Hobbies: Soccer, Foot Golf, Sports Fanatic, Battle Royal Video Games
Find Ian via Teams:
https://bit.ly/3kCyWEE
Math 110-P1
Friday, 2-3 p.m., and Sunday, 7-8 p.m.
Find Ian via Blackboard Collaborate:
https://us.bbcollab.com/…/eb73defc5eb74cb6aa12fc139bf034c3
Math 108 P1 and P6
Tuesday and Sunday, 6-7 p.m.
https://us.bbcollab.com/…/aaf1d71007764d0a97907a18c9641fb6
Math 108 P6 and P1
Thursday, 3-4 p.m.
Marissa Johnson
SI Courses: Section P3 and P7 Math 109
Why SI?: I chose SI because I really wanted my major to be in education. In the beginning it was mathematics, but I ended up switching it to finance. So, SI is the job that I’ve always wanted in the future and I’m enjoying it every semester.
Hobbies: Shopping and Traveling
Find Marissa via Teams:
https://bit.ly/3mzrs7c
Find Marissa via Blackboard Collaborate:
- Monday, 4 p.m.: https://us.bbcollab.com/…/8ba4616e46d448c19c6b47f561c2dfc1
- Tuesday, 11 a.m.: https://us.bbcollab.com/…/6242252716dd4b9e960a4a9932d92a56
- Thursday, 4 p.m.: https://us.bbcollab.com/…/92ebb2e8f1e648bc9891d244f9ce3e3f
- Thursday, 5 p.m.: https://us.bbcollab.com/…/2ad0f213149749769dfc52c4e1c0054d
Armonie Lewis
SI Course: Math 108 Section P5
Why SI?: I chose SI because I enjoy doing math and I’ve always had a passion for helping others. Even in high school I always took math classes when I didn’t have to. I’ve always found math interesting and quite enjoyable.
Hobbies: Dancing and Shopping
Find Armonie via Teams:
https://bit.ly/3hMMb41
Tuesday and Thursday, noon
Sunday, 6 p.m.
Saanya Baig
Why SI?: I love being an SI because it is a very rewarding experience. It gives me an opportunity to present before large groups and help them reach their maximum potential at the same time.
Reach me at: sbaig4@niu.edu
Hobbies: Exploring new places/food and Netflix
Joselyn Nunez
SI Courses: Math 108 P8 and P9
Why SI?: I really enjoy helping students especially because I know what it feels to struggle in a course. I like being able to help a them because I am able to. Also, I enjoy meeting new people and being a SI leader you meet a variety of personalities which I love. Email me at a1842190@mail.niu.edu
Hobbies: Reading any type of historical fiction book, listening to all types of music, and watching Netflix.
Find Joselyn via Teams:
MATH 108 P8:
https://bit.ly/2EkW8b4
Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m.
Friday, noon
MATH 108 P9:
https://bit.ly/32Pjtes
Tuesday and Thursday, 3 p.m.
Friday, 1 p.m.
Aaron Noel
SI Course: Math108
Why SI?: I chose to accept the position of an Si leader because I too was a person that needed assistance in certain subjects but didn’t always want to ask my teacher. So, I feel that if I can give someone an option I didn’t have, I have fulfilled a great task.
Hobbies: I like to care for animals and I also enjoy cooking.
Find Aaron via Teams:
P12: https://bit.ly/3cuJbZ7
Haniel George Mngodo
SI Course: Math 109
Why SI?: Being an SI is its own reward; not only do you get to help others improve the way they study and understand content but also improve yourself in the same.
Hobbies: writing, soccer, drawing, traveling and learning about animals.
Find Haniel via Teams:
https://bit.ly/33R6Oal
Find Haniel via Blackboard Collaborate:
https://us.bbcollab.com/…/8ee6490056eb407e888ddf89918feb6a