Kimberly Dierks' Scholarship for Tutors of Distinction
Kim Dierks, previous Managing Director of Tutoring Services who retired in 2017, was an integral part of the Academic Achievement Center for over 14 years. She created a service where all students are welcome and developed fantastic teams of student leaders. She provided students with opportunities for leadership, growth, and achievement.
Kim continues to demonstrate her strong commitment to valuing student success and honoring the work of student tutors through the generous gift made to fund the Kimberly Dierks' Scholarship for Tutors of Distinction.
To be eligible for consideration, you must:
- have sophomore, junior, or senior standing (Freshmen and Graduate students are not eligible)
- be employed as a tutor with the Academic Achievement Center
- have academic merit
Award Recipients:
Kailee Irvin - Fall 2024
Kailee Irvin, a sophomore in Animal Sciences and Industry (Pre-Veterinary Medicine), started as a peer tutor for the Academic Achievement Center in Spring 2024. Since then, Kailee has tutored many K-State students in Biology, Animal Science, Physics, and Chemistry courses as both a drop-in and appointment tutor. In addition, to serving as a content tutor, Kailee joined us as a Success Skill tutor at the start of Fall 2024 and has supported students in developing key skills to be successful in college such as time management and study skills.
When asked about tutoring, Kaliee responded by saying, "My favorite part of being a tutor is watching students grow. I love when I can see a student gain confidence in their knowledge and abilities during a session and later hear how this confidence translates into their success outside of tutoring.”
Sabrina Veith - Spring 2024
Senior in Biology. Tutor for Biology.
Alex Disberger - Fall 2023
Junior in Finance. Tutor for Accounting, Economics, Math, and Statistics.
Ryann Patterson - Spring 2023
Sophomore in Biology. Tutor for Biology.
Jonah Douglass - Fall 2022
Junior in Statistics and Data Science. Tutor for Statistics.
Den Jackson - Spring 2022
Sophomore in Statistics and Data Scienc. Tutor for Statistics.
Carson Gido - Fall 2021
Junior in Biochemistry. Tutor for Biology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry.
Olivia Persigehl - Spring 2021
Senior in Human Health Biology. Tutor for Biology.
Madelyn Turner - Fall 2020
Junior in Secondary Education. Tutor for Chemistry.