Tutoring Staff

Saturday, July 27, 2024

English/Writing Tutors

		Lois Moore - Ms. Moore is a retired English teacher (Pulaski County Special School District -17 years) and a retired Accounting Technician (Department of Transportation- 25 years). She has a BA in English (UA LR) and an MA in Secondary Education (UA LR). Ms. Moore currently teaches English, reading, and College Seminar classes as well as tutors face-to-face at the Main Campus. "Teaching is my passion. 2 Teach is + 2 Touch Lives = 4 Ever." - Ms. Lois Moore

		Lynn Strong - Ms. Strong has worked at UA - Pulaski Technical College since 2011. She enjoys helping students with all aspects of their writing assignments. She has mainly taught courses that emphasized writing, reading, and college study skills. She has a M.Ed. in Adult Education from Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR, and she has over 30 years of teaching and tutoring experience. When she is not walking her dog or reading a good book, she enjoys line-dancing and spending time with her husband and friends.

		Andrea Mitchell Baker - Mrs. Baker is a graduate of UA - Pulaski Technical College with a degree in Business Administration. She serves as a tutor in English and Reading. She first started tutoring in 2021. However, her love of writing started many years ago. She has always been the go-to person for anyone that needed assistance with research papers, resumes, and so much more. A quote that she lives by is, “They may forget what you said, but they will not forget how you made them feel.” You will always catch her with a smile on her face, ready to help you tackle that writing assignment that’s been giving you grief. She hopes to make everyone she encounters, feel as if no writing assignment is too big for them to take on. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two precious little boys. When she isn’t spending time with her family, she loves to online shop and watch K-dramas.

		Felicia Dokes - Mrs. Dokes is a native of Little Rock, Arkansas. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Webster University. Mrs. Dokes has worked with Learning Assistance Center for over five years.

Math and Science Tutors

		Terry Allmon-Conner - Ms. Allmon has been a part-time mathematics instructor at UA-PTC since fall 2011 and has been a AR-licensed secondary mathematics teacher since 1993. Ms. Allmon is passionate about the success of every student she tutors. Her dedication to the success of students does not end with homework, she also invests in the whole student’s mental and physical well-being.

		Tarlease Jones - Ms. Jones is a master tutor, teaching and tutoring students in higher/secondary education. She graduated with a BA, MA in Business, Secondary Mathematics, and Adult Education. Math has always been a subject Ms. Jones has enjoyed teaching. She says although math looks intimidating, it can be so simple when taught properly. One of her greatest enjoyments is seeing the “light bulb” moment when a student understands a concept and begins to challenge him or herself. Ms. Jones passion is to always encourage students to ask questions and never be afraid to admit they do not understand something.

		Jacob Peets - Mr. Peets is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a degree in Business Administration. He has served as a tutor in the subjects of math, computer concepts and accounting for more than five years. He loves playing golf in his free time and collecting vinyl records.

		Lucas Reed - Mr. Reed is an alumnus of UA-PTC. He has served as a tutor for the Learning Assistance Center for more than 10 years. As a graduate of UA-PTC, Lucas’s love of helping students be successful has been his driving force. He knows how it felt being a student in need of assistance and wants to continue to give that to all students. Lucas says he gets joy when a student finally “gets it” and the connection is made.