Academic Peer Coaching
We offer FREE peer coaching to help Clark students achieve your academic and professional goals. Our coaches can help with time management, exam preparation, study skills, and more. Schedule an appointment today!
Academic Peer Coaching
Schedule an AppointmentThe Office of Engineering Academic Services (EAS) is excited to offer free academic peer coaching for all Clark students.
Academic Peer Coaches (APCs) are upperclassmen Maryland Engineering students who have been successful in foundational engineering courses. Their goal is to connect students with the resources they need to accomplish your academic goals.
Our coaches can help Clark students with:
- Strategies for navigating your semester coursework
- Time management
- Note taking skills
- Internship tips
- Test preparation and test anxiety
- Wellness resources
- Campus involvement
- Tutoring options
- Goal setting
Our academic peer coaches are available every weekday. You can meet with a coach virtually on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and in-person in 1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Additionally, we have drop-in hours on Tuesdays from 8:50am-3pm, where you can come to our office and meet with a coach without making an appointment first.
When meeting with a coach, students can learn about resources available to them, get assistance from another student on achieving academic success, and create an Action Plan to reach their goals. Note that coaches do not provide specific course tutoring or resume/interview reviews, but can guide students to the resources they need for these issues.
Have questions? Email us at engrpeercoaches@gmail.com
Watch the video below to learn more about the Academic Peer Coaching program!
Meet the Coaches!
Devansh Bhavsar
Devansh is an aerospace engineering major. Over the past few years, he's worked on projects in robotics, including leading a team to a regional competition, and also contributed to a CubeSat mission by authoring its integration document. Outside of engineering, he enjoys photography and videography, where he's freelanced for local sports and events and had some of his work published. He likes having a mix of technical and creative projects to stay balanced. He is also active in community involvement, especially in leading programs for kids and organizing large events. He's taught weekly activities for younger students, run robotics workshops, and helped manage events with 1,600+ participants. This semester with APC, he's excited to bring his experience with teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving to support students and help them reach their goals.
Michelle Twene
Michelle Twene is a junior mechanical engineering student from Prince George's County, Maryland. She chose her major due to her interests in product design and development and has enjoyed her design-based classes, such as ENME 272 and ENES 220. On campus, Michelle is a teaching assistant for the College Park Scholars Science, Technology, and Society first-year colloquium (CPSS100), where she guides students in meaningful discussions related to the course themes and current events. She is also apart of the Clark Scholars Program where she participates in student-led research. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, crafting, and spending time in nature.
Strengths: Time management and study techniques.
Ryan King
Ryan King, originally from Laurel, MD, came to UMD to study Mechanical Engineering. He is currently a senior and is passionate about robotics, AI, biomedical engineering, and engineering design. His favorite classes so far include Electronics (ENME351) and Thermodynamics (ENES232). He has also been a teaching fellow for SolidWorks CAD (ENME272) and has obtained his CSWA certificate, so he’s excited to transfer his skills guiding students to being an Academic Peer Coach. When Ryan is not engaging in engineering projects or academic pursuits, he enjoys connecting with friends through video games, manga, and chess.
Strengths: project planning, 3D modeling, creative design, and teamwork.
Alina Sharma
Alina is from Rockville, MD and is at UMD to study Bioengineering. She is currently a senior and is interested in biomedical devices and cancer research. Her favorite classes include BIOE340, BIOE241, and RELS271 (she highly recommends RELS271 as a gen ed!). She also works in the Global Biomedical Devices Laboratory as an undergraduate research fellow and is happy to help students find opportunities for research on campus. She enjoys dancing and is currently trying to learn more about sewing!
Strengths: time management and organization, connecting with mental health support resources, active listening.
APC Student Testimonials
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