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Meet Our Subject Tutors

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Our peer tutors are excited to meet with you! We'd like to introduce you to the team of tutors who guide and coach students through the learning process. You can find out more about our appointment tutors who support Biology, Chemistry, CME, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Human Biology, Math, Physics, and Statistics. You can also learn about our drop-in tutors who support Chemistry, Math, and Physics. Want to meet with one of our tutors? Check out our course list and drop-in schedule or make an appointment

Biology Appointment Tutors

Mia Dittrich, Biology

Mia Dittrich

Hi guys! My name is Mia, and I'm from South Africa and New York! I'm a senior majoring in Bioengineering and would love to discuss all things biotech. Outside of academics, I enjoy traveling, cycling, and baking. Can't wait to work with you all!

Chemistry Appointment Tutors

Alexandra Orlinsky, Chemistry

Alexandra Orlinsky

Hey! My name is Alex and I am a sophomore from NYC studying Human Biology and on the pre-med track. I am passionate about women’s health and research. In my free time, I love playing pickleball, knitting and cooking! I am excited to help with any and all chemistry questions and I look forward to working with you!

Aliya Fisher, Chemistry

Aliya Fisher

I’m a junior chemistry major interested in chemical biology and drug development. I love to ski, play tennis and lacrosse, and be outdoors generally!

Alyssa Guo, Chemistry

Alyssa Guo

Hi! My name is Alyssa Guo and I'm a senior majoring in chemistry and minoring in creative writing. I have a passion for research at the intersection of chemistry and biology with medicinal applications. Chemistry is truly a daunting subject for many (myself included), but I hope I can help make your experience a little more manageable :) In my free time I enjoy dancing, reading novels, and frequent trips to HMart. Excited to meet and work with you!

Aubrey Lemer, Chemistry

Aubrey Lemer

Hi! I'm Aubrey, a junior studying chemistry and a pre-med track. In my free time I love listening to music, creating art, and learning guitar/piano. Here to help with chem :)

Barbod Vaezeafshar, Chemistry

Barbod Vaezeafshar

Hi everyone! My name is Barbod, and I’m a sophomore studying biology and psychology on the pre-med track. I was born in Iran and moved to Mountain View, California in first grade. My elementary school had a peer tutoring program where upperclassmen helped underclassmen with their schoolwork, with some of this focused on helping recently immigrated students practice their English. Having received this peer tutoring, I’ve had a deep love and passion for peer tutoring ever since then, and I love to sit down with my friends or classmates and help them better understand difficult material. Outside of class, I love to run and explore all of the great trails that our region has to offer. I also love listening to new music and watching soccer. Chemistry is definitely a challenging subject and sometimes hard to grapple our heads around. However, I am so excited to work with you all to uncover the beauty of the reactions and chemical processes that not only keep us alive but also make the world around us function!

Blythe Broido, Chemistry

Blythe Broido

Hi! My name is Blythe, and I'm a senior from San Diego, California. I study biology, and I'm minoring in International Relations. I'm really interested in molecular biology and genetics, and hope to go into research. Outside of class, I love to hike, play pickleball, sew, and learn film photography. Chemistry is hard but we can do hard things!!

Eric Markarian, Chemistry

Eric Markarian

What’s up! My name’s Eric Markarian and I’m a Junior intending to major in Chemistry on the pre-med track. I’m originally from LA and in my free time you can catch me lifting, golfing, or enjoying the sun. Though it can be frustrating at times (cue overcrowded office hours and impossible PSETs), Chemistry is wildly fascinating and I’m here to help you build the necessary confidence and mastery to enjoy the subject– all it takes is a different angle!

Ethan Fung, Chemistry 

Ethan Fung

Hi! My name is Ethan Fung. I'm from Fremont in the Bay Area and I'm planning on majoring in bioengineering on the premed track. Some fun facts about me! I'm a member of Stanford Lion Dance and the Stanford Archery club. I love playing volleyball (both indoors and beach).

Jennifer Hamad, Chemistry 

Jennifer Hamad

Hi! My name is Jennifer Hamad, and I am from Houston, Texas, studying cellular, molecular, and developmental biology with a passion for cancer research and chemical biology! In my free time, you can find me cooking up new recipes, watching sports, playing the piano, and savoring moments with friends and family. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your light bulb moments!

Miranda Johnson, Chemistry

Miranda Johnson

Hi! I'm Miranda, a junior majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in the molecular and chemical foundations in health. I have a huge interest in how our understanding of chemistry and molecular biology can help prevent and treat disease and cancer. Chemistry was a hard pill to swallow when I first began freshman year, but after a lot of personal growth, I found the subject to be one I am always excited to learn more about! I hope I can help make Chemistry more digestible for everyone. When I am not in lab, I spend my time teaching girls' gymnastics, dancing in Innovative Styles, or watching Criminal Minds. I look forward to meeting you!

Nicholas Neoman, Chemistry

Nicholas Neoman

Hi!! My name is Nicholas but you can call me Nico (we’re friends now). I am from Huntington Beach, California and I am studying Chemistry and African and African American Studies! I am really interested in studying the racial intersection in medicine, especially racial disparity in medicine which is why I’m so passionate about both of my majors! For fun (I promise don’t just do chemistry in my free time) I like to play on my winless intramural basketball team, cook, and recently I’ve started getting into photography. I initially struggled with chemistry at Stanford but when I found CTL I saw so much more to this amazing science and I want to help you all see how beautiful it can be too!

Robert Igbokwe, Chemistry

Robert Igbokwe

Hi y'all! My name's Robert, and I'm a Computer Science major and sociology minor! But outside of those interests, I really love dancing, writing, and being a part of Stanford's Public Service Community (ask me about Otero)! But of course, I also love chemistry!! Learning chemistry can definitely be challenging, but I believe if you have the right mindset and a good support system, it can also be fascinating and dare I say fun!

Troy Harris​, Chemistry

Troy Harris

Hi everyone! My name is Troy, and I’m a pre-med sophomore majoring in Biology on the Neuroscience Subplan. Chemistry is one of the hardest STEM subjects out there, and I hope to work alongside you to make it less intimidating and more exciting. In my free time, I love to dance, explore the outdoors, and play chess. Can’t wait to meet you all!

Vedant Chittake, Chemistry

Vedant Chittake

Hey! I’m Vedant, a rising junior majoring in Bioengineering and Chemistry, with interests in chemical biology and protein and tissue engineering. I think the vocabulary of chemistry is one of the most important to master in all of the scientific disciplines, as it allows us to understand each and every aspect of the material world, from humans to asteroids, a little better! Although intimidating at first, I think wielding the sword of chemistry is an amazingly fulfilling endeavor. So let’s work together to complete the quest of understanding this fundamental science: cross the bridge of reaction kinetics, climb the mountain of organic reactions and conquer terrifying biomolecules! In my free time, I like hiking, reading, weightlifting, playing tennis and watching nature documentaries!

Can also tutor in Hindi and Marathi

Chemistry Drop-in Tutors

Audrey Lin, Chemistry

Audrey Lin

Audrey is a senior majoring in biomedical computation and minoring in music. She’s interested in applying computer science knowledge to biology and medicine - she’s currently a part of the Medical AI lab at Harvard and just recently joined the Stanford Biodesign team. Outside of class, she enjoys doing martial arts, baking, and graphic design.

Caitlynn Tran, Chemistry

Caitlynn Tran

Hi! My name is Caitlynn, and I am a junior studying chemistry and psychology from the Bay Area. While the content may still be challenging, I hope to guide you in your success with your chemistry classes at Stanford and even help you find the beauty in all the different reaction mechanisms. Outside of academics, I enjoy eating good food, dancing, and spending too much time scrolling on TikTok. Looking forward to working with you!

Carl Purisima, Chemistry

Carl Purisima

Hi! My name is Carl! I'm a junior from El Cajon, CA studying Biology with a potential minor in History. I am also a member of the Stanford Band and enjoy playing the clarinet as well as learning other instruments! Outside of academics, I enjoy playing video games, going on walks, and hanging out with friends. Excited to work with everyone!

Jingyu Zhang, Chemistry

Jingyu Zhang

Hey, how are you? I'm Jingyu, and I'm a sophomore majoring in Chemistry and potentially minoring in Computer Science. I'm also passionate about learning different languages, from Spanish to ASL. Chemistry can feel like a language that follows no spelling or grammatical rules, so let's work together to make it a bit more intuitive and digestible. Outside of academics, I love playing badminton, hiking, watching documentaries, and reading historical fiction novels. I'm always ready for a book or song recommendation!

Can also tutor in Mandarin

Kasey Lassen, Chemistry

Kasey Lassen

Hi there! My name is Kasey and I'm a sophomore majoring in bioengineering on the pre-med track (probably). I'm an avid backpacker and I love to spend my time outdoors, whether I'm hiking, camping, or just studying outside. Chemistry is a tough subject for everyone---but working with peers is one of the best ways to succeed! I hope to encourage my love for this subject in you all as well (or at least help you survive the course)!

Long Doan, Lead Tutor, Chemistry

Long Doan

Hello! My name is Long, and I am a Junior majoring in human biology and minoring in computer science on the pre-med track. Chemistry can be a very daunting subject (especially from personal experience), but I will strive to help you succeed and enjoy your chem experience at Stanford! In my free time, I love to try new foods, ride my bike, hang out with my friends, and nap. Looking forward to working with you!

Matthew Kim, Chemistry

Matthew Kim

Hello! My name is Matthew, and I am a junior majoring in Biology (Cellular, Molecular, and Organismal Biology). Chemistry is a difficult subject, but it can be conquered! I hope together we can appreciate how interesting and amazing chemistry can be while mastering tricky concepts and reaction mechanisms. In my free time, I enjoy golfing, cubing, origami, traveling, and fossil collecting.

Spencer Cha, Chemistry

Spencer Cha

Hey everyone! My name is Spencer, and I’m a sophomore from Los Altos, CA studying Bioengineering and Music. I’ve always felt that chemistry is a subject that takes a while to sink in, and I’m ready to help every step of the way! Outside of academics, I enjoy playing and writing music of all kinds, skiing, and the great outdoors. Excited to work with y’all :)

CME Appointment Tutors

Dylan Win, CME, Math, and ENGR

Dylan Win

Hello! I'm Dylan, a senior undergrad student from Virginia. I'm currently studying mechanical engineering (dynamics and controls) with the hopes of engineering cars in the future. I originally wasn't sure what path I should take, but I've solidified my choice after taking some ME courses - feel free to talk to me about your own path! While my primary interest is in cars, I'm also interested in computers, fixing + making things, hiking, taiko, and more.

Jesse Grayson, Lead Tutor, CME, Math, and Physics

Jesse Grayson

Hey there! My name is Jesse, I’m a junior studying chemical engineering from Maple Valley, WA. I am particularly interested in synthetic chemistry and engineering within the field of drug discovery and development. Outside of science and math, I love listening to music, going on runs around campus, and dancing! I know physics and math can be really intimidating at times, but I hope together, we can help deconstruct it and show how much you know and can do! I’m so excited to work with and get to know y’all!

Samantha Nevergall, CME and Math

Samantha Nevergall

Hey! My name's Sam, and I'm a sophomore planning on majoring in bioengineering or electrical engineering. I'm originally from Mundelein, IL, where I spent most of my time at soccer practice or robotics club. Here at Stanford, aside from being a Subject Tutor, I'm also in Stanford Concert Network, and in my free time, I enjoy spending time outside or watching movies with my friends. I can't wait to meet you all!

Computer Science Appointment Tutors

Crystal Chen, Economics & Computer Science

Hi! My name is Crystal (she/her), and I’m a junior from the San Francisco Bay Area. I’m majoring in Symbolic Systems and planning to minor in Economics or Creative Writing, as I’m currently fascinated by all sorts of modelings of human behavior. I look forward to working together! I remember how intimidating Stanford’s big intro classes can feel, so I’m here to support both you and your learning goals. Outside of econ tutoring, feel free to chat with me about other interests too; I love dancing Argentine tango, reading literary fiction and poetry, playing winter sports, and traveling. I’m excited to meet you! :)

Can also tutor in Mandarin

Dan Musachio, Computer Science

Dan Musachio

Hello! My name is Dan. I'm a senior studying Computer Science (AI) and Classics (Ancient History). I'm also a Music and Russian minor! I've always loved learning about all the incredible things that computers are capable of and though Computer Science isn't always easy, I find it particularly rewarding to have a "Eureka" moment in CS. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy lifting, pick-up basketball, and chess. I look forward to working with you!

Dean Cureton, Computer Science

Hey everyone! I’m Dean, a junior from Atlanta, Georgia studying mathematics and computer science. I'm super passionate about education and love helping others experience the joy of solving challenging problems, especially in math and CS. Outside of academics, I do a lot of music—I play piano and drums, compose, produce, and DJ. I also love basketball; you can often find me at the Nearillaga courts putting some shots up. I'm really looking forward to making the learning process fun and rewarding for you!

James Varah, Lead Tutor, Computer Science

James Varah

Hi, I’m James, a senior majoring Computer Science (Visual Computing) and minoring in Art Practice. I’m from the SF Bay Area and I love drawing and painting, running around Campus Drive, bird watching, and archery. I’m also a massive fan of the podcasts Planet Money and This American Life. CS is fun for me because I get to learn about how computers work and how to use them creatively. I hope to make CS more enjoyable for all of you, even if you encounter challenges along the way.

Can also tutor in Spanish

Keira Cornwell, Computer Science

Hello! My name is Keira, and I am a current junior majoring in chemical engineering, minoring in computer science, and pursuing the notation in science communication. I am extremely interested in the applications of AI in drug discovery, and love discussing biotechnology and all things science! In my free time, I love golfing, listening to Taylor Swift, and hiking with a podcast! Super excited to work with you all!

Philip Baillargeon, Computer Science

Philip Baillargeon

Hey all, Philip here! I'm a coterm from Detroit, Michigan, studying computer science and human-computer interaction with a focus on developing accessible technology and analyzing the impact of technologies on communities. CS can frustrating, and it hasn't been a very inclusive field historically, which is why I want to help YOU make awesome technology your own. I hope we can have some fun mastering computer science fundamentals together! In my free time, I enjoy basketball, hiking, creative writing, and making silly things.

Economics Appointment Tutors

Ben Kinder, Economics

Ben Kinder

Hey y'all! My name is Ben and I am a junior studying Public Policy as well as Data Science and Social Systems. I'm personally interested in how we can use economics as a framework to understand the world and solve social problems. Even though it may be called the dismal science, econ can still be super fun! In my free time I love the outdoors and playing French Horn in the Stanford Wind Symphony.

Claire Zhao, Economics 

Claire Zhao

Hi! My name is Claire and I'm a Junior from London, England thinking of studying Economics and International Relations, with a minor in Maths. In my free time, I enjoy strolling around campus listening to In Our Time and Morning Brew; exploring Palo Alto coffee shops with my roommate, and rewatching Richard Curtis romcoms.

Crystal Chen, Economics & Computer Science

Crystal Chen

Hi! My name is Crystal (she/her), and I’m a junior from the San Francisco Bay Area. I’m majoring in Symbolic Systems and planning to minor in Economics or Creative Writing, as I’m currently fascinated by all sorts of modelings of human behavior. I look forward to working together! I remember how intimidating Stanford’s big intro classes can feel, so I’m here to support both you and your learning goals. Outside of econ tutoring, feel free to chat with me about other interests too; I love dancing Argentine tango, reading literary fiction and poetry, playing winter sports, and traveling. I’m excited to meet you! :)

Can also tutor in Mandarin

Lena Panova, Economics

Lena Panova

Hi! I'm Lena Panova, a junior from Moscow, Russia, majoring in Economics and minoring in Computer Science. I've been passionate about Economics since the 8th grade and still find it amazing how it lets us understand human behavior through math and models. Outside of school, I love hanging out with friends, traveling, reading, and baking! I'm really excited to work with you!

Can also tutor in Russian

Mikela Coseteng, Economics

Mikela Coseteng

Hi! I'm Mikela, and I'm a sophomore from the Philippines. I'm currently planning to major in MS&E and minor in CS. I started to love Econ when I applied theories to modern economies, so I hope to introduce you to all the exciting applications to consolidate your understanding. In my free time, I love playing pickleball, traveling, watching films, and trying new food. I can't wait to meet you!

Sisi He, Economics

Sisi He

I’m Ye, a rising Senior majoring in economics. I’m minoring in mathematics and computer science. My interests are game theory and international economics.

Can also tutor in Mandarin

Engineering Appointment Tutors

Dylan Win, CME, Math, and ENGR

Dylan Win

Hello! I'm Dylan, a senior undergrad student from Virginia. I'm currently studying mechanical engineering (dynamics and controls) with the hopes of engineering cars in the future. I originally wasn't sure what path I should take, but I've solidified my choice after taking some ME courses - feel free to talk to me about your own path! While my primary interest is in cars, I'm also interested in computers, fixing + making things, hiking, taiko, and more.

Human Biology Appointment Tutors

Aileen Lê, HumBio

Aileen Lê

Hi!! I’m Aileen and I’m a junior majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in Molecular and Physiological Approaches to Human Health and minoring in Poverty, Policy, and Inequality. I’m on the pre-PA track with an interest in public policy, social work, and community health — hence why I’m soooo into HumBio. Other things I love: thrifting + upcycling, café-hopping, basking in the sun, Nectar videos, and horror + thriller films. See you soon :P

Rachel Bahk, Lead Tutor, HumBio

Rachel Bahk

Hey! My name’s Rachel and I’m a senior from Socal studying Human Biology and Political Science. Within HumBio, I'm concentrating in Neurobiology of Psychosocial Behaviors & Health Outcomes. Outside of classes, you can find me traveling/competing on the Mock Trial team, playing the steel pan with Cardinal Calypso, and working at the Outdoor Center. I can’t wait to meet you and support you this year!
 

Math and Physics Appointment Tutors

Abdalazeez Jerby, Math

Abdalazeez Jerby

Hey everyone! My name is Jerby, and I’m a Junior from Aleppo, Syria studying Electrical Engineering and Math. I’ve always felt that Math is a subject that takes a while to sink in, and I’m ready to help every step of the way! Outside of academics, I enjoy playing tennis, soccer and going on hikes.

Can also tutor in Arabic

Angela Jia, Math

Angela Jia

Hi! I'm Angela, a sophomore planning to major in Engineering Physics and minor in Classics. I'm especially interested in quantum computing and learning about the universe. In my free time, I enjoy crocheting, skateboarding, and watching movies. Looking forward to meeting you!

Anya Von Diessl, Math

Anya Von Diessl

Hi, my name is Anya, and I'm from London, England. Right now, I am pursuing a Mathematics major with a coterm in Computer Science. I enjoy solving puzzles and learning new coding languages. When I'm not in class, you'll find me trying out new cafes, listening to my favorite tunes, or biking around campus. I am excited to meet all of you!

Caio Gould, Math and Physics

Caio Gould

Hi! My name is Caio and I’m a junior from Indiana majoring in physics. I’m interested in astrophysics and I think that math can be so elegant! When I’m not in class, you’ll find me practicing cello, doing calisthenics, or playing pickup soccer on campus. I’m looking forward to working with you!

Chiara Cementon, Physics

G'day! I'm a grad student in mechanical engineering from Melbourne, Australia. I did my undergraduate degree at the Australian National University majoring in physics and chemistry. I'm back at grad school to move into mechanical design but physics still has a big place in my heart. I'm very keen to work with you all! In my free time, I enjoy knitting, dancing and playing music.

Claudia Parisuana Barranca, Physics

Hi! I’m Claudia, born and raised in Lima, Peru, and now a grad student in ME at Stanford. I know physics can be intimidating sometimes, but I believe together we can break it down and make it click. I’m all about helping you build problem-solving skills in a fun, supportive way. Outside the lab, I’m into organizing tea times, cooking, and hanging with friends. Can’t wait to work with you and tackle physics together!

Can also tutor in Spanish

Dylan Win, CME, Math, and ENGR

Dylan Win

Hello! I'm Dylan, a senior undergrad student from Virginia. I'm currently studying mechanical engineering (dynamics and controls) with the hopes of engineering cars in the future. I originally wasn't sure what path I should take, but I've solidified my choice after taking some ME courses - feel free to talk to me about your own path! While my primary interest is in cars, I'm also interested in computers, fixing + making things, hiking, taiko, and more.

Jesse Grayson, Lead Tutor, CME, Math, and Physics

Jesse Grayson

Hey there! My name is Jesse, I’m a junior studying chemical engineering from Maple Valley, WA. I am particularly interested in synthetic chemistry and engineering within the field of drug discovery and development. Outside of science and math, I love listening to music, going on runs around campus, and dancing! I know physics and math can be really intimidating at times, but I hope together, we can help deconstruct it and show how much you know and can do! I’m so excited to work with and get to know y’all!

Khwaish Billore, Physics

Khwaish Billore

Hey! My name is Khwaish and I am a junior from Mumbai, India. I am majoring in physics because I want to understand why and how everything (i.e. the universe) works the way it does. I am particularly interested in the big questions of gravity and time and the nature of reality. In my free time, I love reading books - both fiction and non-fiction - and writing poetry. Looking forward to working with you all!

Can also tutor in Hindi

Khushi Kukadia, Math

Khushi Kukadia

Hello! My name is Khushi and I am a junior studying Math and Computer Science, and I will be co-terming in CS. I am from NY but am enjoying getting to explore the west coast. In my free time, I like to play squash, run, find new places to eat, and hangout with friends! Super excited to meet you all!

Liam Sherman, Math

Liam Sherman

Hi! I'm Liam, I'm a grad student studying particle physics experiment from Indianapolis, Indiana. I completed my undergrad at Indiana University majoring in Physics, Mathematics and Astrophysics. I'm currently working on using machine learning to help search for new particles. Outside of academics, I'm also a big board game player and fantasy book reader. I'm excited to meet and work with y'all!

Lindsay Carlin, Lead Tutor, Math

Lindsay Carlin

Hi! I'm Lindsay, a junior from Chicago. I'm excited to work with you on your Math coursework! When I'm not poring over my own problem sets, I love to peruse the New York Times cooking website, watch stand-up and sketch comedy, act as a personal photographer for my dog, and participate in any activity that gives me an excuse to be outside.

Marc Soong, Math and STATS

Marc Soong

Marc Soong is currently a masters student in Statistics, previously holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematical and Computational Science as well as a minor in Music. He is an appointment tutor for the Math 20 series, Math 51, Stats 60, and Stats 116. Marc has played classical piano for 16 years - you may see him lurking in the Braun Music center. He likes swimming, biking, and gaming in his free time.

Miguel Machado, Math

Miguel Machado

I am Miguel Machado, a sophomore from Kansas City, Missouri. I am a math major and I have taken proof-based classes in Linear Algebra/Multivariable Calculus, Basic Abstract Algebra, Number Theory, Real Analysis, and more. With a basis in proof-based mathematics I am excited to help you learn the inner workings of mathematics and its logical structure. In my free time I like to spend time with friends, drink tea at Ricker Dining, and read math textbooks. I have once spent 24 hours in Ricker, and hope to accomplish spending 24 hours in the other main dining halls during my time on campus.

Can also tutor in Spanish

Myra Kirmani, Math

Myra Kirmani

Hi! I'm Myra, an international sophomore from Kashmir and Dubai, planning on majoring in math and potentially CS. I'm really drawn to the intersection of STEM and social sciences and the possibility of using tech for social good. I came in super undecided so feel free to talk to me about how I narrowed down on my choices and found a path I was interested in! In my free time, I like to hang out with my friends, debate and plan events for the Stanford debate team, host movie nights at my dorm and drink boba a little too frequently. I look forward to meeting you all!

Can also tutor in Urdu and Hindi

Nora Menon, Math

Nora Menon

Hi! I'm Nora, a junior studying Electrical Engineering and Math. I'm from Florida, meaning I love a good beach day and spending time outside playing sports, reading, or listening to music. I've tutored since middle school, and math is my favorite subject to help with! I'm excited to get to know you!

Samantha Nevergall, CME and Math

Samantha Nevergall

Hey! My name's Sam, and I'm a sophomore planning on majoring in bioengineering or electrical engineering. I'm originally from Mundelein, IL, where I spent most of my time at soccer practice or robotics club. Here at Stanford, aside from being a Subject Tutor, I'm also in Stanford Concert Network, and in my free time, I enjoy spending time outside or watching movies with my friends. I can't wait to meet you all!

Shino Kawazu, Math

Shino Kawazu

Hello! My name is Shino, and I am a junior from the Bay Area. I am majoring in mathematics and interested in pursuing a minor in education as well. In my free time, I enjoy ballet, puzzles, and improving my Japanese skills. I look forward to meeting you all!

Yavor Litchev, Math

Yavor Litchev

Hello! My name is Yavor, and I am a sophomore majoring in computer science. In particular, I wish to study cybersecurity and cryptography since it elegantly combines computer science and mathematics, two fields of study that I love! Otherwise, I like to ski, hike in the mountains, and canoe with my family, and I especially love driving and cars. I am very excited to meet and work with you all!

Math and Physics Drop-in Tutors

Allison Bogetich, Math

Allison Bogetich

Hello everyone! My name is Allie, and I'm a senior from Sacramento pursuing a math degree and music minor. Post-graduation, I’m interested in pursuing a career in math education. Outside of building 380 and the rehearsal hall, I enjoy cooking, powerlifting, and spending time with animals (specifically, my orange kitty, McLovin). I’m looking forward to working with you!

Benjamin Zaidel, Math

Benjamin Zaidel

Hi! My name is Benjamin, and I'm a senior studying Bioengineering with a minor in Math. I'll also be co-terming in MS&E. I'm originally from Los Angeles and will vehemently defend SoCal over NorCal. I first became a CTL tutor because I think it's infectious to see the look on peoples’ faces when a subject just clicks with them. Outside CTL, I love to meditate, engage with the local Vietnamese community, and obsess over the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Can't wait to meet you all!

 Christy Thompson, Lead Tutor, Math

Christy Thompson

Hi, I'm Christy, and I'm a senior from the Bay Area. In my free time I love to do puzzles like sudoku and crosswords, longboard around campus, read books outside, and spend lots of time with my friends and my four siblings. I am a math major. I loved the 50 series and I'm excited to work through it with you, I look forward to getting to know you!

Isabella Walsh, Math

Isabella Walsh

Hey y'all! I'm Ella, a sophomore from just outside Denver, Colorado. I'm planning on majoring in Physics and hope to tack on an English major if time allows. Outside of school, I have a soft spot for Cormac McCarthy novels, sketching with mechanical pencils, Werther's Original caramels, the sun, and the color orange. I love to read, draw, rock climb, and throw a disc around in my free time. I can't wait to meet you all and solve some fun problems together :D

Katelyn Kramer, CME, Math, and Physics

Katelyn Kramer

Hello! My name is Kramer and I’m a Sophomore from Magnolia, Texas, a small town about 50 miles from Houston. I'm majoring in Environmental Systems Engineering and am super interested in anything related to sustainability. Outside of class, I enjoy dancing and singing proudly (but poorly) along to the music playing out loud or in my head, admiring the night sky and its abundance of stars, crafting new outfits for each day, going on beautiful nature hikes on the weekends, and exploring new adventures. Feel free to approach me and spark up a conversation at tutoring or around campus; I’m extremely excited to meet everyone!!!

Mihajlo Stojkovic, Math and Physics

Mihajlo Stojkovic

Hey there, I'm Mihajlo, a rising sophomore diving into the exciting world of bioengineering. I absolutely love working in the lab environment, where I'm currently contributing to a fascinating research project focused on pancreatic cancer. When I'm not donning my lab coat, you'll find me immersed in the world of Netflix, and my all-time favorite show has to be "The Good Doctor" – it's just so captivating! Even though I'm doing in bioengineering, I'm not actually pre-med! I've found my true calling in this field without the traditional pre-med route. One of my secret passions is math, and I've been loving every moment of my math classes at Stanford. In fact, I've gathered quite a treasure trove of resources and insights that I'm more than happy to share with fellow students who might be grappling with similar math challenges. Hope to see you at one of my math sessions!

Sameeh Maayah, Math

Sameeh Maayah

I am a Junior studying Electrical Engineering.

Can also tutor in Arabic

Statistics Appointment Tutors

Marc Soong, Math and Statistics

Marc Soong

Marc Soong is currently a masters student in Statistics, previously holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematical and Computational Science as well as a minor in Music. He is an appointment tutor for the Math 20 series, Math 51, Stats 60, and Stats 116. Marc has played classical piano for 16 years - you may see him lurking in the Braun Music center. He likes swimming, biking, and gaming in his free time.

Paulina Paiz, Statistics

Paulina Paiz

Paulina is a Biomedical Data Science graduate student at Stanford developing statistical techniques no better understand visual sensory processing. She has a B.A. in Cognitive Science from the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating, she was an early stage employee at Loyal and Octant Bio as well as a data scientist at Genentech/Roche. In her free time she enjoys playing tennis, practicing French, and piano.