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Student Mentors

Student Mentor Group

The Student Mentor Program at TAMIU supports the First-Year Experience by guiding incoming students through a successful transition to university life. Our experienced upper-class student mentors enhance learning by acclimating students to campus, developing academic and personal skills, and providing essential resources in a supportive environment.

You will meet with your mentor throughout your UNIV 1201 and UNIV 1302 courses. Attendance and participation in mentor meetings is vital in both UNIV courses.

For more information on Student Mentors, please contact Program Specialist, Celeste Franco at 956.326.3380 or via email at: celeste.franco@tamiu.edu

Mentor meeting topics:

  • SMART Goals
  • e-Portfolio
  • Time Management
  • Learning Styles
  • Career Exploration
  • Health & Wellness
  • Registration

Meeting Expectations & Grading 

  • 30-minute Sessions
  • Mentor meetings are worth 15% of UNIV grade
  • Attendance tracking
    • 5 minutes late (full grade = 100)
    • 6-19 minutes late (grade = 85)
    • 20 minutes late (no credit = 0)
  • Emergencies/absences from meetings: 1-2 days in advance notice via email to assigned student mentor (if applicable)

Contact Information 

  • Location: Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library, 1st Floor
  • Phone: 956.326.4769
  • Email: mentoring@tamiu.edu 
Celeste Franco

Celeste Franco
Program Specialist

Andrea Gutierrez

Andrea Gutierrez
Major: Elementary Education

Anel Espinoza

Anel Espinoza
Major: Pre-Nursing

Ashley Nino

Ashley Niño
Major: Art

Belmaris

Belmaris Veliz
Major: Mathematics

Brenda Armenta

Brenda Armenta
Major: Psychology

Carolina Hinojosa

Carolina Hinojosa
Major: Education

Daniela Ramirez

Daniela Ramirez
Major: Psychology

Daniel Trapero

Daniel Trapero Serrallonga
Major: Computer Engineering

Elizabeth Rodriguez

Elizabeth Rodriguez
Major: Psychology

Isela Sanchez

Isela Sanchez Diaz
Major: Criminal Justice

Isamel Milo

Ismael Milo Juarez
Major: Sociology

Jannelli

Jannelli Barrera
Major: Elementary Education

Jema

Jema Rebeles
Major: Chemistry

Kandy Jacinto

Kandy Jacinto
Major: Psychology

Lili moreno

Lily Moreno
Major: Psychology

Marie Pineda

Marie Pineda
Major: Psychology

Mathew Arambula

Mathew Arambula
Major: Computer Engineering

Melanie Barrera

Melanie Barrera
Major: Criminal Justice

Nahomi Garcia

Nahomi Garcia
Major: Public Health

Ricardo Johnson

Ricardo Johnson
Major: Biology

Toby Ramos

Toby Ramos
Major: Art (All Level Certification)

Zaira Montoya

Zaira Montoya
Major: Criminal Justice

Danna proa

Danna Proa
Major: Biology

Jesse Soto

Jesse Soto
Major: Psychology


University College - Student Mentors
Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library, 1st Floor
mentoring@tamiu.edu | 956.326.4769 (GROW)