Meet the tutors

We are very excited to teach you this fall! Please contact course staff if you have any logistical questions or concerns. Otherwise feel free to email any of the staff members below.

Course tutors host CSM mentoring sections and office hours, as well as help with other aspects of the course such as parties and Piazza support. Certain Tutors have access to sensitive information, and so are listed first. A Tutor with the "cs61a@" tag has access to the cs61a@berkeley.edu inbox, and so will see anything that goes through that email.

Abby Brooks Ramirez

Abby Brooks Ramirez
she/her/hers

  • a.brooks@berkeley.edu

  • hi! i'm a second year from napa, ca and i'm super excited to be part of 61a this semester! in my free time i love to crochet, bake, propagate my plants, read, and play magic the gathering. feel free to reach out to me with any questions or if you just want to chat :)
Abinaya Srikant

Abinaya Srikant
she/her/hers

  • abinaya.srikant@berkeley.edu

  • Hi, I'm Abi! I'm a senior from the Bay Area studying Computer Science and Business. I love dancing, cooking, and dogspotting in my free time. I'm looking forward to meeting you all this semester!
Albert Wang

Albert Wang
he/him/his

  • awang03@berkeley.edu

  • Hi! I'm Albert, a second-year CS major from Norcal. Hobbies include playing soccer, piano, smash bros, and listening to kpop. Feel free to reach out and excited to meet everyone!
Aneesh Konda

Aneesh Konda
he/him/his

  • aneeshkonda@berkeley.edu

  • Hey everyone! My name is Aneesh and I’m a senior studying computer science from the bay. I am really excited to be teaching 61A this semester! I love hiking, exploring, and concerts-my favorites are rap, rock, and r&b but I’m always looking for recs. Look forward to meeting everyone!
Arjun Patrawala

Arjun Patrawala
he/him/his

  • arjunpatrawala@berkeley.edu

  • Hey! I’m a sophomore from the Bay Area studying CS + math. I enjoy learning, teaching, big ideas, politics, and good discussions. I also dabble in music and photography. Feel free to reach out!
Ashley Chiu

Ashley Chiu
she/her/hers

  • ashmchiu@berkeley.edu

  • Hey all! I'm a second-year coffee lover from Seattle who enjoys listening to Niki. My part time job is keeping my orchid alive, but I also just started collecting pins. Always free to talk about 61a :D
Ashwin Dara

Ashwin Dara
he/him/his

  • adara@berkeley.edu

  • Hey, I'm Ashwin! I'm a 2nd year studying CS from Orange County. In my free time, I'm usually going to the beach, listening to music, or just driving around. Excited to meet everyone! Feel free to reach out about anything!
Austin George

Austin George
he/him/his

  • a2@berkeley.edu

  • hi, i'm austin! i like running, hiking, and very spicy food.
Carolyn Wang

Carolyn Wang
she/her/hers

  • carolynw@berkeley.edu

  • hi! I'm a junior studying CS and Political Economy. I like drawing, playing my ukulele, and I am a big fan of the red bean mochi buns from sheng kee c:
Christina Fan

Christina Fan
she/her/hers

  • christina.fan@berkeley.edu

  • Hi! I'm Christina and I'm a senior studying computer science. In my free time I love binging Netflix, making Spotify playlists, taking photos, and chasing sunsets. Feel free to reach out anytime if you'd like to chat! Looking forward to a great semester :)
Christopher Chou

Christopher Chou
he/him/his

Edward Lee

Edward Lee
he/him/his

  • edwardneo@berkeley.edu

  • Hey! I’m Edward, a sophomore majoring in EECS from the Bay Area. I can often be found chugging cheap caffeine, rewatching Marvel movies, or trying (and failing) to stabilize my sleep schedule. I’m excited to meet y’all!
Elisa Kim

Elisa Kim
she/her/hers

  • elisakim@berkeley.edu

  • Hi everyone! I'm a sophomore studying EECS from Los Angeles, CA. I love listening to indie pop/rock and sometimes edm to study, but I'm always looking for more music. My favorite movie is Big Hero 6, and my favorite movie series is the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy. Feel free to reach out :D
Emily Duan

Emily Duan
she/her/hers

  • esduan@berkeley.edu

  • Hiii~ I'm Emily (she/her series). I didn't have much experience when I took CS61A, so feel free to ask me ANY questions. I'd love to help you and give you tips! Here's a list of things I that make me happy: my dog (Archie), books, f o o d, tennis, BTS, Rich Brian, fOoD, historical C-dramas. :)
Hima Kolavennu

Hima Kolavennu
she/her/hers

  • himakolavennu@berkeley.edu

  • Hi everyone! My name is Hima, and I’m a rising second-year majoring in EECS. I took CS61A in my freshman fall semester and am super excited to be tutoring this semester. Feel free to email me if you have any questions or want to chat about anything CS-related. Looking forward to meeting you all!!
Jake Bringetto

Jake Bringetto
he/him/his

  • jakebringetto@berkeley.edu

  • Hello! I'm a third year EECS major from Fresno, Ca. I enjoy mountain biking, playing spikeball around campus, and reading about things like philosophy and linguistics. I'm looking forward to a great semester!
Janani Sriram

Janani Sriram
she/her/hers

  • janani.sriram@berkeley.edu

  • hi! i'm a sophomore from san jose, CA studying CS. talk to me about singing, music, amazing books to read, and anything on the news! looking forward to meeting you :)
Jonathan Ferrari

Jonathan Ferrari
he/they

  • jonathanferrari@berkeley.edu

  • heyo! i'm jonathan, a junior studying data sci, cs, and psych. outside of school you can either find me at FSM hanging out with friends or out on a nearby trail hiking! i love to travel; a fun fact about me is that i've been to 47 states and 2/3 of the national parks! always happy to talk about anything (course related or not) over coffee or boba!
Julia Isaac

Julia Isaac
she/her/hers

  • juliaisaac@berkeley.edu

  • hey! my name is julia and i'm a sophomore studying cs. i like playing the guitar and i'm a chipotle lover <3
Matthew Dharmawan

Matthew Dharmawan
he/him/his

  • mdharmawan@berkeley.edu

  • Hi! I am a 2nd year studying EECS and Material Science. I am very excited to be tutoring for CS 61A this Fall. I enjoy playing the piano, volleyball, and chess. Feel free to ask me about anything (course-related or not). I'm looking forward to meeting you all!
Michael Wu

Michael Wu
he/him/his

  • michael.wu1@berkeley.edu

  • hey! im a second year majoring in eecs and (intended) business administration. besides teaching, im interested in cooking, fitness, and playing pokemon showdown. please feel free to reach out about anything at all, or to challenge me to a pokemon battle >:).
Omar Yu

Omar Yu
he/him/his

  • omaryu@berkeley.edu

  • Hey! I'm a senior transfer from the Central Valley, majoring in EECS. I love talking about computational music, ARAM, and cats. Please feel free to reach out for anything related or unrelated to 61A and I'll always be willing to help out. Looking forward to a great semester with everyone!
Pradyun Kumar

Pradyun Kumar
he/him/his

  • pradyunkumar@berkeley.edu

  • Hi, I'm Pradyun, a sophomore studying CS and Economics! I'm excited to meet y'all this semester and hope you have a great time in 61A :)
Priya Venugopal

Priya Venugopal
she/her/hers

  • priyavenugopal@berkeley.edu

  • Hi everyone! I’m Priya, a second-year EECS & Econ major from New Jersey. This is my second semester as a tutor for 61A! I love playing guitar, trying to learn how to cook lol, and listening to music. Reach out if you have any questions or just wanna talk! Looking forward to meeting you :)
Raman Varma

Raman Varma
he/him/his

  • ramanvarma@berkeley.edu

  • Hi! I’m Raman, and I’m a third year studying CS and Data Science. In my free time, I enjoy playing pick-up soccer and basketball, hiking, and listening to podcasts. I’m super excited to meet you all! Feel free to reach out anytime!
Rikio Tsuyama-Dahlgren

Rikio Tsuyama-Dahlgren
he/him/his

  • rikio@berkeley.edu

  • Hi, I'm Rikio! I'm a second-year CS & Public Health major, and this is my second time being a tutor for CS 61A. I'm really excited to meet all of you -- feel free to reach out about anything!
Rohit Ravi

Rohit Ravi
he/him/his

  • rohitravi2001@berkeley.edu

  • hey whats up! I'm Rohit, a 3rd year CS major. i love traveling, teaching, food, and dancing :) hmu if you need any help with anything, don't hesitate!
Sahityasree Subramanian

Sahityasree Subramanian
she/her/hers

  • sahityasree@berkeley.edu

  • Hi! I’m Sahityasree, a second-year CS major from the Bay Area. In my free time, I enjoy singing, doing crosswords, reading, and hiking. Feel free to reach out anytime, and I hope you enjoy 61A!
Shamith Pasula

Shamith Pasula
he/him/his

  • shamith09@berkeley.edu

  • Hello! I'm a sophomore studying CS and astrophysics. As a student, I love making music (Shamyth on all platforms), working out, watching YouTube, and solving the Rubik's cube. Feel free to reach out to talk about anything!
Sofia Theodoras

Sofia Theodoras
she/her/hers

  • sofiathebass@berkeley.edu

  • Hey there! I'm a junior majoring in MCB and CS, and if you want to hear how I trained my cats (yes, trained my cats), feel free to come chat with me about it!
Suhani Singhal

Suhani Singhal
she/her/hers

  • suhanisinghal04@berkeley.edu

  • Hi! I’m a sophomore majoring in EECS & Business Administration. Outside of 61A, I love watching comedy shows and sci-fi films, trying new recipes, and listening to music with friends. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Tyler Lam

Tyler Lam
he/him/his

  • tylerlam@berkeley.edu

  • Hello there! I'm Tyler. I'm a sophomore majoring in computer science. You’ll probably find me playing strategy games, volunteering at various places, or riding public transit around Berkeley. Hope to have a fun, productive semester with you all!
Will Giorza

Will Giorza
he/him/his

  • wgiorza@berkeley.edu

  • Hello there. I'm Will, a 2nd year EECS major from Phoenix, AZ. I'm into Star Trek, Breaking Bad, hiking, and watching sports (I'm a fan of the Phoenix Suns and Everton FC). Looking forward to a great semester!
Zenan Han

Zenan Han
he/him/his

  • zenan.han@berkeley.edu

  • I'm Zenan, a sophomore who likes to go to concerts, watch/make films, and travel/backpack. I know how tough CS61A can feel and I want to help others through it (and maybe you'll even enjoy it like I did!). Hope to see you around :)