Academic Coaching

James Annan is a second-year master’s degree student in Educational Leadership in the Patton College of Education. He is originally from Ghana and speaks English, Fante, and Twi. James finds it fulfilling to help students uncover their strengths, overcome challenges, build confidence, and excel in all aspects of their academic pursuits. James has six years of experience in working as a project director with Compassion International Ghana, with rich skills in organizational leadership, time management, teamwork, planning, and coaching. He is intentional about whatever he does to impact the lives of others. Playing jazz drums and keyboard are his passion.

Arthur is a second-year Integrated Social Studies major within the Patton College of Education. He enjoys working with students because he enjoys the relationships he builds and helping them grow as people. In his free time, Arthur likes to read and binge watch any tv show he can find.

Ally Burrington is a first-year graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counselor Education master’s program. They graduated with their bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mercyhurst University with a minor in Spanish language. They love to help students realize their academic potential and learn how to study efficiently, organize their time, and learn as much as they can! Ally has worked as a tutor since 2018 and has experience working with a wide variety of people. They are excited to start their time as an Academic Coach!

Haley Carlson is majoring in Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences. She loves working with others and is excited to help fellow students with their academic success. She hopes to create a comfortable environment for everyone who meets with her.

Carmen King is a second-year student at Ohio University studying Exercise Physiology with a Biology minor. She plays club soccer, and she loves walking the shelter dogs and watching Grey's Anatomy. Carmen is most excited to make connections with other students and share tricks and tips for success! 

Clara is an AYA Integrated Language Arts major. She hopes to teach middle or high school Language Arts one day. Clara loves to work with students because of her passion for helping others and is excited to make connections with students in the AAC. Finding new ways to learn as well as making education accessible for all is very important to Clara. She is excited to get to know her students and help them to feel comfortable and confident!

Hannah Prante is majoring in Engineering Technology and Management. Working with fellow students is an awesome experience because of how one can relate to the situations, the problems, and the upsides, as well. She is working to be her best as an Academic Coach, and she’s looking forward to helping students while also learning in this process. 

Anna Spence is a Hearing and Speech Language Sciences major who loves seeing students meet their full potential! She enjoys spending her free time with friends and family, as well as reading and watching documentaries. She is excited to help Ohio University students thrive in their classes and feel confident in themselves and their work.

Chin Wai (Rosie) Wong is a student in the Master of Science in Journalism program at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. She is delighted to join the Academic Achievement Center (AAC) as an Academic Coach in Fall 2023. Rosie has experience working with students on public speaking and English as a foreign language, and with teachers on class planning and assignment reviews. She is also skilled in academic and professional advising, as well as guiding students as they go through different phases in their life. Rosie values the time she spends with students and learns about their background and educational needs. She looks forward to supporting students in their academic pursuits and working with staff members and other mentors at the AAC.