Meet the tutors
We are very excited to teach you this spring! 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 Exam Prep & Discussion Review sections and office hours, as well as help with other aspects of the course such as parties and Ed support.
Abby Brooks-Ramirez
she/her/hers
- a.brooks@berkeley.edu
- i'm a second year CS major from napa, ca and I'm super excited to be a part of 61a again! in my free time i love to draw, propagate my plants, and read. always feel free to reach out :)
Alan Zu
he/him/his
- alan101@berkeley.edu
- Hey! I'm a sophomore studying CS from the Bay Area. In my free time, I like to play badminton, jam to music, or watch (e)sports. Feel free to ask for help!
Albert Wang
he/him/his
- awang03@berkeley.edu
- Hi! I'm Albert, a second-year CS major from Sacramento. I enjoy playing soccer, piano, smash bros, and listening to kpop. Feel free to reach out and excited to meet everyone!
Ashley Chiu
she/her/hers
- ashmchiu@berkeley.edu
- Hey! I'm a second-year computer & cognitive science major from seattle who loves coffee, niki, and blind boxes. Excited to meet everyone :D
Ashwin Dara
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- adara@berkeley.edu
- Hey, I'm Ashwin, a sophomore studying CS from Orange County. Hope you enjoy 61A!
Christina Fan
she/her/hers
- christina.fan@berkeley.edu
- Hi! I'm Christina and I'm a fourth-year studying computer science. In my free time I love binging Netflix, making Spotify playlists, chasing sunsets, and staring at old baby photos. Feel free to reach out anytime if you'd like to chat! Looking forward to a great semester :)
Christina Yao
she/her/hers
- christinayao@berkeley.edu
- Hi there! I'm a sophomore majoring in CS and Applied Math. In my free time I love hiking and climbing. I also play bass drum in Cal Band so say hi if you see me at a football game :) I loved 61A and it convinced me to switch majors, so feel free to ask me any questions!
Christopher Keokot
he/him/his
- ckeokot@berkeley.edu
- Hi! I'm Chris, a junior transfer from Sacramento majoring in EECS. I love working out, going to concerts, and playing video games. Feel free to reach out about anything or just to chat :D
Cyrus Hung
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- cyrus.hung@berkeley.edu
- Hey! I'm a sophomore from Hong Kong studying CS, excited to be a tutor this semester! In my free time I love playing smash, baking, and listening to EDM. Always down to talk about 61A or anything else :D
Emily Duan
she/her/hers
- esduan@berkeley.edu
- Hi :D I'm Emily and I'm a junior from Kansas. Lately, I've been consuming havarti cheese from Costco, jamón, caesar salads, and movies like the new Avatar and 3 Idiots. If you every need help or someone to talk to, please reach out!
Grace Jung
she/her/hers
- gracejung@berkeley.edu
- Hey, I’m Grace. I'm a CS and DS double major. Learning as many ideas as possible is super fun for me. That’s probably why I tend to pick up a new hobby every month or so. I’m excited to meet you all. Go bears!
Hima Kolavennu
she/her/hers
- himakolavennu@berkeley.edu
- Hi, I'm a second year studying EECS! This is my second semester tutoring. In my free time, I like drawing, watching sad Bollywood romance movies, and gyming (aspiring gym bro?). Feel free to reach out to me with questions you have. Looking forward to meeting you all!
José Alvaro Frattini Santos
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- jafs@berkeley.edu
- A latino in CS?!
Julia Isaac
she/her/hers
- juliaisaac@berkeley.edu
- hey! my name is julia and i'm a sophomore studying cs and minoring in music. this is my second time tutoring 61a! i like playing the guitar and i'm a chipotle lover <3
Matthew Dharmawan
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Priya Venugopal
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- priyavenugopal@berkeley.edu
- Hi! I’m Priya, a second-year EECS & Econ major from New Jersey. This is my third time as a tutor for 61A! I love playing guitar, trying to learn how to cook lol, and finding new music to obsess over. Looking forward to meeting you :)
Rikio Tsuyama-Dahlgren
he/him/his
- rikio@berkeley.edu
- Hi, I'm Rikio! I'm a second-year studying CS and Public Health and this is my third semester on staff :) I love to cook, explore new music, and am challenging myself to read more this semester. Excited to meet you all!
Rohit Ravi
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- 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!
Shamith Pasula
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Steven Christopher
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- schristopher@berkeley.edu
- Hi, I'm Steven! I'm a fourth year CS student from SoCal who loves watching movies, playing volleyball/spikeball, and listening to music (R&B and rap mostly). Feel free to contact me if you ever need help with anything. I'm super excited to meet you all and I'm looking forward to a fun semester!
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!
Swetha Rajkumar
she/her/hers
- swetha.rajkumar@berkeley.edu
- Hi everyone! I’m Swetha, a first-year EECS major from San Jose, CA. Outside of classes, I am an officer in Berkeley SWE, love watching Netflix, and enjoy hanging out with friends. I’m very excited to be on 61A course staff this semester! Feel free to reach out with any questions, CS or otherwise :).
Thomas Culhane
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Troy Tsubota
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- tktsubota@berkeley.edu
- Hello! I'm a second year cs/physics/math major from SoCal. 61A is one of my favorite classes at Cal, and I'm super excited to be a tutor this semester. Feel free to reach out about anything!
Tyler Lam
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- tylerlam@berkeley.edu
- Hello there! I'm Tyler. I'm a sophomore majoring in computer science and data science. You’ll probably find me playing strategy games, volunteering at various places, riding public transit around Berkeley, or falling asleep on campus. Hope to have a fun, productive semester with you all!
Will Giorza
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- 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!
William Ding
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- williamding@berkeley.edu
- Hi! i'm will, a first-year eecs student from san mateo. this is my first time on staff and i’m super excited to meet everyone! feel free to reach out and please send book and manga recs.