Academic Skills Peer Coaching

Peer coaches are here to help undergraduate and CAPS students get and stay organized, develop a study routine, learn about evidence-based study strategies, communicate with instructors, manage test anxiety, and more!

Peer Coaching is currently on hiatus for the summer; our Bookings page is inactive.

You will be prompted to log into your WashU Outlook account to access our Bookings page. All Coaches are available for video appointments; in person appointments, if available, will take place in or near the Learning Center’s office in the lower level of the Mallinckrodt Center. Peer Coaching appointments must be scheduled in advance; there are no drop-in hours at this time. Same-day appointments may be available. Please note that the scheduler displays all times in your local time zone.

Summer or Fall 2026 hours will be posted on this page and added to the Bookings page at a later date. In the meantime, the page is accessible to our community, but there are no available appointments.

** Zubeiru is one of the Learning Center’s Graduate Fellows. They are available to work with students at both the undergraduate and graduate level, including CAPS students. Most coaching sessions with Grad Fellows will take place virtually, via Microsoft Teams.

Scroll to the bottom of this page to read more about your Peer Coaches!

Other Academic Skills Resources

In addition to Academic Skills Peer Coaching, the Learning Center offers robust services to help undergraduate students achieve their academic goals. The resources/services featured on this page can help you achieve specific goals and complement your participation in our other Academic Programs. We provide support for a variety of academic skills, including:

Study strategies
Time management and productivity
Note-taking
Avoiding procrastination and increasing persistence
Collaboration
Managing test anxiety
Approaching instructors (and other course-related resources) and utilizing office hours effectively

Academic Skills Self-Assessment

The Academic Skills Assessment can help you identify your strengths and opportunities for growth. This survey should take you less than 10 minutes to complete, and you can take it as many times as you’d like in order to track your progress throughout your college career.

Your results, which you will receive via email after completing the survey, are confidential and are intended for your own personal reference, though you can also choose to forward them to an Academic Skills Peer Coach or Learning Center staff member prior to meeting with them.

Online Resource Library

Our academic skills resource library includes videos, worksheets, apps, and more! You can filter by specific academic skills (study strategies, time management, etc.) or browse the entire collection.

Meet with a Learning Center Staff Member

Learning Center staff are also available to meet one-on-one with CAPS students and answer questions about academic skills resources. Email learningcenter@wustl.edu to set up an appointment with a staff member.

Visit the Writing Center

The Learning Center does not offer any dedicated support for writing. You can visit our campus partner The Writing Center for all your writing support needs!

Meet Your Peer Coaches

Jennifer Hong

Hi! My name is Jennifer Hong (she/her). I am a chemistry major and I love pickles! I decided to become a peer coach because the support I received during my first year was so impactful. Time management, test stress, mental blocks, study strategies, and navigating the transition to college rigor are some of the skills I’d love to help with as a coach.

Fall 2026 coaching hours: TBD

Kimberly Kimani

Jambo! I’m Kimberly Kimani (she/her), and I am a junior double majoring in Psychological & Brain Sciences and Political Science while minoring in Entrepreneurship. I am from St. Louis, MO, the 314. I am a Danforth and TRIO Scholar. Here on campus I’m involved in quite a few organizations and activities, a few are Uncle Joe’s, SU Treasury, Association of Black Students, African Student Association, and I’m a WUSA! I enjoy filling up my camera roll and phone storage with plenty of pictures and videos, watching anime, and adding to my sneaker collection.

I’m excited to be a Peer Coach because of the opportunity this position gives me to help you the same way I too received help. I look forward to helping you discover the little things that could be monumental to your success!

Fall 2026 coaching hours: TBD

Tanisha Paul

Hello! My name is Tanisha Paul (she/her). I am a senior studying Biology with minors in both WGSS (Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies) and Medical Humanities. In my downtime, you can find me dancing in the studio with WashU Bhangra, at the gym, or at a coffee shop on the Loop. I am excited to help provide tailored support, encourage organizational skills, and meet you where you are on your academic journey. I am especially familiar with both pre-health classes and humanities (writing-heavy) courses.

Fall 2026 coaching hours: TBD

Zubeiru Mahama (Graduate Fellow)

Hello! My name is Zubeiru Mahama (he/him), and I am a PhD student in the Department of Education. I am also a McDonnell International Academy Scholar. My research investigates attention and retention in learning environments, with a particular focus on how students engage with and remember lecture materials. More broadly, I investigate the challenges posed by distractions such as multitasking and mind-wandering, as well as the benefits of strategies like note-taking and retrieval practice. I am passionate about bridging cognitive science and educational practice to design more effective and engaging learning experiences. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing soccer and relaxing with video games. I look forward to connecting and supporting you in reaching your academic goals.

Fall 2026 coaching hours: TBD

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