#TeamCM: Tutors
Classroom Matters’ tutors are indeed the “Best of the Bay!” We hire experienced and proven tutors from top universities in the United States and abroad. In addition to a thorough background check, we provide intensive and ongoing training in our philosophy and approach to learning. Our tutors are dedicated professionals who are passionate about working with and supporting young people. Every Classroom Matters staff member receives ongoing training on how to support students with learning differences and cultivate executive functioning skills.
ALEX CRUZ
they/them | In Center
Senior Level II
Alex, who was raised in Southern California, moved to the Bay Area in 2014. They hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Women's and Gender Studies, a Master’s Degree in Ethnic Studies, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in the Teaching of Composition.
Alex has worked in the field of education since 2019. They previously worked as an Academic Coach at the College Internship Program in Berkeley and as an adjunct lecturer at San Francisco State University, where they taught courses in composition, sociology, and ethnic studies. Alex also has experience tutoring neurodivergent students and young adults in reading, writing, and study skills.
When Alex is not tutoring at Classroom Matters, you can find them volunteering for the Berkeley READS Adult and Family Literacy Program and in the stacks at the Berkeley Public Library.
Alex tutors K-12 reading, writing, and English; college applications and essays; and executive functioning.
ALI VAUGHAN
she/her | In Center
Senior Level II
Ali grew up in Bakersfield, California, before finding her way up to San Rafael. She holds dual degrees from Stanford University in Art Practice and Art History, where she worked as a peer advisor, gallery guide, and as editor for the Stanford Anthology for Youth.
From a young age, Ali found that writing, history, and art had the ability to make her world feel vibrant, and she hopes that she can help students find similar curiosity and excitement for learning as a tutor. Her experience editing writing from students of all ages has allowed her to develop a patient, open mind for advice. As a tutor, Ali wants to help students feel confident and comfortable in understanding themselves and their talents while developing skills to feel organized, prepared, and resilient in the inevitable moments when school doesn’t feel inspiring.
In her off time, Ali enjoys making art, seeking out concerts, and taking classes to learn new things like woodturning, jewelry making, and ceramics.
Ali tutors writing, history, college application essays, HSPT/ISEE/SSAT test prep, SAT test prep, and executive functioning.
AMANDA BURKE
they/she | Online
Senior Level II
Amanda holds degrees from UC Berkeley in Art and American Studies, with a focus on racial identity development. In their 14 years as an educator, Amanda has taught art and high school English, mentored and supervised other tutors, and directed and worked with local community programs that combat white supremacy and serve youth.
Amanda is a down-to-earth and compassionate advocate who works side by side with students within an anti-capitalist framework to help them feel empowered as active learners in and outside of the classroom. They help students work with their neurotype, mental health, and disabilities while acknowledging and navigating systemic challenges as a team. With Amanda, students practice tapping into their inner strengths, community support, self-compassion, metacognition, and self-advocacy. Amanda builds meaningful connections with their students, who often return to work with them year after year!
In their spare time, Amanda likes to walk the Bay, get lost in new video game worlds, make art (at East Bay Slimes, where they make & sell slime for stimming and stress relief!) and advocate for Covid safety and universal masking as an act of solidarity with and care for immunocompromised and marginalized communities.
Amanda tutors K-8 reading/writing, AP English, AP US History, AP World History, college applications and essays, ISEE/HSPT test prep, SAT Verbal, life skills, and executive functioning.
ANNA HENNING
she/her | Online
Senior Level II
Anna grew up in California with parents who were educators, which led to her helping in their classrooms as she grew up. They are a source of inspiration for teaching. As a child she was constantly outside biking, hiking the local trails, climbing trees, and bodysurfing. She then attended CSU Monterey Bay and majored in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Education. She is currently attending National University and completing her Teaching Credential and Masters in Inspired Teaching. She worked at Ojai Valley School for two years and taught sixth grade science and social studies. Her teaching style utilizes a strong emphasis in experiential education, by creating real-world application of learning concepts. She has a love for the outdoors. In 2022, she created an outdoor program for a summer camp to inspire students to get outside and connect to nature while learning skills and having fun. Additionally, she has led student camping and backpacking trips. Her passion is creating experiences for students to become connected to nature and the outdoors through facilitating exceptional trips that create opportunities for social and emotional growth. You can catch her outside during her free time, trail running or surfing with her husband and dog Roo!
Anna tutors all subjects K-5 , HSPT test prep and executive functioning.
ARJUN GADKARI
they/them | In Center
Senior Level I
Arjun was raised in Portland, OR before moving to San Jose, CA. They grew up in homeschooled learning communities until attending De Anza Community College, where they began their involvement in community organizing and local politics. Earning an A.A. in Political Science and a Certificate in Leadership and Social Change. he then transferred to UC Berkeley, receiving a B.A. in Political Economy with a focus on International Environmental Policy in 2018. Arjun has deeply loved to teach, often greeting friends and parents in childhood with detailed lectures on their favorite books, video games, and science facts. Now, after nearly a decade of intermittent freelance tutoring and 3 years of professional tutoring, they continue to pursue a passion for helping learners expand their horizons. Arjun is all about collaborating in creative ways to understand the world and ourselves more fully, practicing critical thinking, empathy, and humor. With an ADHD diagnosis of their own, Arjun has strong personal experience with how a learning process or environment can conflict with students’ needs, and they center strategies such as mindfulness and habit building to best support each unique learner.
Arjun tutors chemistry, precalculus, coding/computer science, physics, AP exams, SAT/ACT, CPP, HSPT test prep, and executive functioning.
ASPEN DUBOIS
they/them | Online
College Grad
Aspen grew up out in the countryside of Petaluma, California with many cats, chickens, oak trees, and blackberry brambles. At the beginning of 2022 they relocated to Vallejo and have fallen in love with the East Bay! In their free time, they love to sing, make visual art, write, and tackle any handicraft available nearby. Creative writing and analytical essays (yes, even written for fun!) completely consumed Aspen's afternoons and weekends throughout middle and high school. After realizing how much they even loved proofreading and editing their classmates' papers, they knew that education was the route to take. In 2021, Aspen graduated from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor's in English and a concentration on pedagogy. Their own struggles with executive functioning and accessibility in the classroom laid the foundation of their teaching philosophy, which focuses on individualized education plans crafted for every student.
Aspen tutors K-6 math, K-12 reading and writing, AP English, college applications and essays, and executive functioning on all levels.
CATHY ZHENG
she/her | Online
Pre-Degree
Cathy was born and raised in New Jersey and is currently studying political science at The College of New Jersey with a Prelaw minor. As a tutor, she aims to set her students up for both academic success and self-awareness. Her own experiences with neurodivergence have allowed her to understand how difficult and isolating school and other neurotypical-centered spaces can be. Because of this, Cathy is passionate about fostering vulnerability and exploration of how students learn and motivate themselves, so that they can better advocate for themselves at school and in life. In particular, Cathy loves talking about ways to increase distress tolerance, effective problem-solving, and healthy communication. Additionally, she enjoys helping students understand and assess their schoolwork and overcome their academic challenges. In her spare time, Cathy can be found playing video games, reading in coffee shops, and making slime.
Cathy tutors K-8 reading, writing, math, history, HSPT/ISEE/SSAT prep, and executive functioning for all levels.
DOMINIQUE McLEAN
she/her | In Center/In Home
Senior Level II
Dominique is an East Bay native, raised in Hayward, and a Bishop O’Dowd alum (go Dragons!). She has recently returned home after spending over a decade back east. She has a BA in Spanish from Hampton University with a concentration in business, a certificate in Spanish Translation from American University, and her Teacher’s Assistant certificate from the City University of New York. She started tutoring in the foreign language department during undergrad, taught adult ESL in Washington, D.C. and New York, and spent the last ten years tutoring, teaching, and mentoring. Her strengths lie in student empowerment, individualized instruction, and building a solid foundation for her students. When Dominique isn’t tutoring, you can find her reading, marathon training, spending time with loved ones, and exploring the Bay Area.
Dominique tutors all K-8 subjects, Spanish, high school English, algebra 1, HSPT/ISEE/ SSAT test prep, general test prep, college applications and essays, and executive functioning.
EUCA ASABERE
they/she | In Center
Senior Level II
Euca is a dedicated educator with over 6 years of tutoring experience, 4+ years of classroom teaching, and a strong background as a paraprofessional and academic support specialist. She earned a B.A. in English with concentrations in Communications and Creative Writing from North Park University in Chicago, Illinois. She has taught English, and Social Studies at multiple grade levels, bringing patience, compassion, and a creative student-centered approach to every learning environment. Euca’s work includes serving as a 7th and 8th grade ELA instructor, a high school English teacher, a substitute across all grade levels, and a Registered Behavior Technician supporting neurodivergent students. They specialize in creating affirming spaces that meet the diverse needs of learners.
Outside of tutoring, Euca is a DJ, writer, community events organizer and co-parent who loves exploring the Bay Area’s cultural and natural landscapes with friends and her 10-year old. They also love dancing, biking, thrift shopping and engaging with the local arts community. Whether guiding literary analysis, or preparing students for exams, Euca’s goal is always to empower learners to feel confident, capable, and inspired.
FLORA JATHANNA
she/her | In Center
Senior Level II
Flora grew up in Mumbai, India until she was nine years old when she moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. She recently relocated to Berkeley, California. Despite having her own academic struggles in her youth, Flora was able to earn an Associate Degree at the age of seventeen while concurrently enrolled in high school. Flora recognizes the benefits of having a strong support system; with the help of others, she later attended the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (go, Mountain Lions!) where she earned both her B.A. in Psychology and her M.A. in Leadership with a concentration in Student Affairs and Higher Education. Supporting students is one of Flora's favorite pastimes and she is deeply passionate about education policy, specifically as it pertains to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Flora tutors math through college algebra and basic statistics, English, reading comprehension, writing, social sciences, biology, basic chemistry, HSPT test prep, and executive functioning.
GABE WILKIE-ROGERS
he/him | In Center
College Grad
Gabe was born and raised in Berkeley and attended Berkeley High and Maybeck before going on to get a B.A. in Theater from Reed College. He's been passionate about teaching for a long time, working as a K-8 and SAT tutor while in high school and college, and spending time as a volunteer TA in classrooms at Rosa Parks Elementary and Ruth Acty Elementary. Gabe prefers hands-on learning and works with students to identify where the challenges are so he can address the root issues. He has spent much of his life in the theater and is now working as a stage manager and educator at the Youth Theater Company. Gabe believes that theater teaches and refines a wide variety of incredibly useful skills. Those skills helped him navigate his ADHD and develop his own executive function skills. Gabe also has a deep love for words, wordplay, and the funny thing that is the English language. His under-graduate thesis was on the wordplay of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia, a play he will happily spend as much time as you like gushing about. When he's not teaching, Gabe runs and judges Magic: The Gathering tournaments at several local game stores, reads X-Men comics, and plays any board or card game he can get his hands on.
Gabe tutors all subjects K-8, high school English, drama, history, SAT/ACT test prep, HSPT test prep, and executive functioning.
GEOFF ZOEHFELD
he/him | Online
Senior Level II
Geoff grew up in Norwalk, Connecticut and moved to Berkeley during middle school. As a graduate of Berkeley High School, he has fond memories of the great teachers there. Geoff received his B.S. in Applied Mathematics at Columbia University and his M.S. in Mathematics at San Jose State University. Throughout his time in school, Geoff tutored mathematics extensively, and continued to work as a tutor after graduation. Despite his strong focus on mathematics, Geoff also has an appreciation for other languages and cultures, having studied abroad in China and Korea, in addition to growing up learning ASL. Although California has been a wonderful place to live, he misses the snow from the East Coast. In his spare time, Geoff enjoys playing badminton, learning languages, and curling up in bed with his cats while playing old school JRPGs.
Geoff tutors all levels of math, all levels of physics, and executive functioning.
HARPREET KAUR
she/her | Online
College Grad
Harpreet grew up all over the Bay Area and is living in Albany with her family as she prepares her medical school applications. She has a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior from UC Davis. At UC Davis, Harpreet was the UC Davis Sports Medicine Student Internship Co-President for 3 years, where she enjoyed learning about rehabilitation under the team physicians and athletic trainers. Harpreet has always been captivated by the wonders of the natural world and the limitless possibilities that science has to offer. This passion drove her to pursue medicine, and in the process, Harpreet has enjoyed sharing her love of all things science with students. As a tutor, Harpreet has learned how to break a concept down to its most basic level so she can meet students where they are. She hopes to encourage her students to ask questions and develop a natural love of learning while helping to develop their executive function skills so they can excel in life beyond high school. In her free time, Harpreet enjoys painting and singing. She believes that taking the time to pursue creative endeavors creates the brain space to foster unique ideas. Harpreet also enjoys sports and weightlifting.
Harpreet tutors all subjects K-5, algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology, physics, and executive functioning.
HOJUNG KIM
he/him | In Center
College Grad
Hojung was born in Madison, Wisconsin, but spent high school, college, and his post-college career all over the United States, from Exeter, New Hampshire, to Berkeley, California. After studying policy in college, Hojung became a games and software developer and pro squash player ranked inside the top 350 globally. He now coaches the UC Berkeley squash team and is training to become a certified trauma-informed yoga instructor. Hojung has six years of math and SAT/ACT tutoring experience and too many years of coaching youth athletics through squash to count. When he's not at Classroom Matters or prepping to take the LSAT, you can find him planting vegetables at a community garden or hanging out in the backyard of one of Berkeley's many co-ops.
Hojung tutors math and computer science, physics, writing, SAT/ACT test prep, HSPT test prep, and executive function.
JAKE WEEKS
he/him | In Center
Senior Level II
Jake grew up in the South Bay Area. He has a history degree with honors and distinction from UC Santa Barbara, where he worked as the music director for a local community radio station, wrote for a literary journal, tutored writing, and started a tie-dye artist collective. Jake has a law degree from the University of Virginia, along with two years of experience as a practicing attorney. These days, in his free time, Jake is an avid cartoonist, writer, and amateur bass guitarist.
Although he sometimes didn't love school, Jake has always found meaning in history, writing, music, and literature (especially comic books). As a tutor, Jake shares this enthusiasm with students, while always guiding them through academic difficulties with the humility and patience that comes with experience. Jake's ultimate goal is for students to feel more confident and capable.
Jake tutors writing, history, humanities, HSPT test prep, and executive functioning.
JETTA McPHEE
they/them | In Center
Senior Level II
Jetta (J) grew up in Hartford, CT and is now a PhD student in Education at UC Berkeley! They have a BS in Psychological Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MA in Educational Technology from UNC Chapel Hill.
J's doctoral research focuses on executive functioning and early math education, working to help all students learn math in ways that make sense to them. They have been tutoring K-12 math for over seven years and test prep for over four. J's favorite part of working with students is laughing together and making boring topics fun.
When they're not teaching or at school, J is cooking, hiking, seeing as many concerts as possible, or doing gymnastics!
J tutors math through AP Calc BC and AP Stats; SAT,/ACT test prep, ISEE test prep; and executive functioning.
JOMAR LOPES
he/him | Online
Senior Level II
A native of Fairfield, California, Jomar is a graduate student at San Francisco State University, studying to become an elementary school teacher and education researcher. He holds a B.A from SF State in liberal studies, with a minor in education. He found his love for teaching after spending three years volunteering in his little sister’s classroom. Jomar dreams of getting his Ph.D. in the near future, and plans to study cognitive sciences or urban education. He hopes to take his research back to Fairfield and open a non-profit to provide educational access and resources to low-income communities. In the meantime, Jomar serves as both a #RockstarTutor and college advisor, increasing aspiring students' access to college. He has previously worked as an instructor, education researcher, and writing tutor throughout the Bay Area. In his spare time, you can catch him watching anime or playing League of Legends.
Jomar tutors all subjects K-5, all middle school subjects except science, high school English, history (including AP), math through pre-calculus, HSPT test prep, and executive functioning.
JUDAH LAMPKIN
he/him | In Center
College Grad
Judah is a recent Harvard graduate who studied philosophy, astrophysics, religion, history, and linguistics. He comes to Classroom Matters with extensive experience as a tutor who helps his students go beyond academics to explore their own hidden geniuses and motivations. As a lifelong student, Judah enjoys exploring not just the content areas he studied in college, but also new subjects that inspire him to continue to deepen his learning as a human. He is a composer, cellist, and vocalist who also plays several other instruments. For Judah, music is a vehicle for linguistic expression and a way to examine our own potential in life and in our learning.
Judah tutors English at all grade levels, history at all grade levels, music, physics (honors and AP), math (elementary school through 9th and 10th grade algebra/geometry), chemistry (honors), biology (honors), HSPT test prep, and executive functioning.
KEIRAN HOZVEN-FARLEY
he/him | In Center
College Grad
Keiran is a Berkeley native who picked up a passion for mathematics, music, computer programming, and teaching during an extended stint of soul-searching while in community college. He transferred to UC Davis in 2021 and graduated with a degree in mathematics in 2023. When working with students, Kieran seeks to inspire curiosity in learning and confidence in their own intellectual pursuits. He believes that education is best pursued as a journey instead of a sprint to the finish line. He also believes that everyone will follow their own path at their own pace in discovering what particular blend of human knowledge inspires them. In his free time, Keiran plays classical guitar and video games, programs novel electronic music, and reads as much science fiction as he can get his hands on.
Keiran tutors math, computer science, and executive functioning.
KYLE MOSES
he/him | In Center
Senior Level II
Kyle loves math and science and wants to share his enthusiasm for these subjects with everyone he meets. He believes they can provide a perspective of the world that is both illuminating and empowering. He graduated from UC Berkeley with bachelor’s degrees in physics and astrophysics, where he was fortunate enough to study both the very large, e.g. supernovae and galaxy formation, and the very small, fascinating world of quantum mechanics.
He has been a private tutor for more than 15 years and really enjoys delving into and exploring topics with his students. In his spare time he does a fair amount of math and physics, but also loves to read, write, play video games, watch movies, skateboard, play the piano and ukulele, rock climb, and go backpacking through nature.
Kyle tutors reading, writing, English for K-5, all levels of math, chemistry, and physics; astronomy, computer science, ACT/SAT test prep, HSPT/ISEE/SSAT test prep, and executive functioning.
LILLIE GYURKOVITZ
she/her | In Center
Pre-Degree
Lillie was born in Camarillo, CA, and grew up in the San Diego area. She is a community college transfer student studying sociology at the University of California Berkeley. Lillie was homeschooled from kindergarten through 12th grade, which gave her a unique perspective on education and helped her focus on the how of learning. In her spare time, Lillie reads, plays the piano and guitar, writes (poetry, prose, research, basically anything she can get her hands on), and does more crafts than she knows what to do with. Lillie's love for teaching and tutoring took root in her early years of high school. She began by tutoring middle schoolers in math and English, then quickly expanded to more grades and subjects. Lillie's teaching style is all about building on what the student enjoys and has learned previously to engage them in the subjects they like less or don’t quite grasp.
Lillie tutors reading, writing, and math at the middle school level and executive functioning at all levels.
MIRIAM TAYLOR
she/her | Online
Senior Level II
After growing up in the rural Pacific Northwest, Miriam earned her BA in Spanish and International Studies at the University of Washington in Seattle. Her most potent education, though, came from living and studying in Mexico and Peru. There, Spanish came alive as the conduit for stories of lives very different from her own, and opened a door into the rich Latin American & US traditions of Spanish-language literature, history, culture and activism. Miriam loves to see the magic of language at work as her students connect more deeply with their internal and external worlds through words in all their forms--written, spoken, and heard. A daughter of the Pacific, she currently lives on the coast of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. When not in a virtual classroom, you’ll find her working on her cob house, out on the town with her dog Simba, or eating some delicious Oaxacan cuisine (here’s looking at you, tlayudas and mole negro).
Miriam tutors all subjects K-5; all levels of Spanish, including AP; middle and high school English and history, including AP, HSPT/ISEE/SSAT test prep, and executive functioning.
NADIA LIU
she/her | In Center
College Grad
Nadia’s love for math began long before college. When she was young, she would write math tests for her stuffed animals and then help them study to “ace their exams.” She went on to study mathematics at Cornell University, where she also worked at the Math Tutoring Center and served as a grader for calculus courses. Over the years, she has continued tutoring alongside her professional career in the arts and youth development. Nadia's work running a youth orchestra in Berkeley has deepened her patience, creativity, and understanding of how to connect with students as individuals. In her sessions, the focus is on understanding how each student thinks and using their intuition as a guide. Lessons are tailored to the student's existing knowledge, building on it to foster lasting confidence and genuine comprehension.
When she’s not tutoring, Nadia enjoys attending live performances, exploring the connections between math and music, picking up and learning new instruments, and going on long hikes.
Nadia tutors all levels of math up to AP Calculus, SAT/ACT math, and executive functioning.
QUINN EDLIN
she/her | In Center
Pre-College
Quinn is a writer and educator from Berkeley, CA. She has an AA in Psychology from Merritt College, and is currently attending San Francisco State University for a BA in Creative Writing. Quinn has 7 years of experience in teaching language arts and creative writing in both classrooms and one-on-one learning environments. Her priority is to provide culturally diverse and creatively inspiring educational content to students. She aspires to create a comfortable, encouraging, and fun space to learn. Quinn also loves to cook, play music, and spend time exploring the great outdoors!
RAJITHA NARREDDY
they/them | Online
College Grad
After moving around between India, Michigan and Ohio, Rajitha is now exploring the sunny shores of Southern California. Rajitha has struggled with their own executive functioning since they were young but were finally able to get the understanding and support they needed in college. As a late-diagnosed Autistic person with ADHD, they know how much of a difference an empathetic and non-judgemental mentor can make and they hope to be the same for all students they work with. Rajitha has worked with 1st graders, college students and everyone in between. Their experience includes coaching 2nd grade kids as they ran around a cafeteria, racing to solve their arithmetic problems; teaching introductory Spanish to a 6th grade class; and explaining projectile motion to high school students after school. Rajitha has a Bachelor’s in Neuroscience and previously worked in a neuropharmacology lab. They are now in a graduate program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studying Learning Analytics. When they are not tutoring, you can find them singing with their chorus, adventuring with a local QTBIPOC outdoor group or exploring a new crafty hobby.
Rajitha tutors all subjects K-8, math through Pre-Calculus, statistics, biology, chemistry, physics, HSPT/ISEE/SSAT test prep, and executive functioning.
RIVER BRADLEY
they/them | Online
Senior Level II
River has lived in California their whole life, and currently calls the Bay Area home. After transferring from Cabrillo College, they received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley, with a minor in education and highest honors. Their teaching career began at Cal, where they tutored college writing, elementary level reading, and taught social dance. After graduation they traveled extensively to teach dance, and in 2019 they returned to living in the Bay full time. River is no stranger to struggling in school; they worked through challenges with executive functioning and a neglectful environment, so they know how helpful tutoring can be, especially with a holistic approach. As a trans, autistic human with ADHD, they love to help neurodiverse and queer kids navigate the demands of school and life. River creates a relaxing learning environment focused on the student’s needs, creative problem solving, and self-advocacy. When River isn’t teaching, they like to play video games, read, and ride their bicycle.
River tutors K-5 reading, writing, and math; reading, writing, English, psychology, algebra, geometry, HSPT/ISEE/SSAT test prep, and executive functioning.
ROSALIND DIAZ
Operations Manager + Tutor Supervisor
she/her | In Center
Senior Level II
Rosalind loves helping students build the skills and habits that support long-term academic success. Her tutoring style is infused with warmth, humor, and a lively spirit of curiosity. She works with each of her students to set reasonable goals and practice sticking to a plan over time. She especially loves to help young people feel more confident about their math skills and tap into the creative side of math.
Rosalind completed a Ph.D. in English at UC Berkeley, where she received two competitive awards for excellence and innovation in teaching. She holds a B.A. in English from Yale University. Both her parents are mathematicians, so she’s maintained her love of math through all those years studying English! In her free time, Rosalind enjoys surfing, swimming in the bay, and reading anything and everything.
Rosalind tutors math through pre-calculus, reading, writing, literature, French 1, ACT/SAT test prep, HSPT/ISEE test prep, and executive functioning.
SOPHIA AZEBE-OSIME
she/her | In Center
Senior Level II
Sophia was born in Nigeria and raised in Texas. She holds a degree in mathematics from The University of Texas, at Dallas. She is a certified math teacher with over 7 years of experience tutoring and teaching math. She is passionate about helping students learn math! She is patient, understanding, and always willing to go the extra mile to help her students succeed. Sophia loves helping her students see connections to math in the world around them. She is passionate about art, music, and languages. Sophia believes that math is a powerful tool that can be used to solve problems and make the world a better place. She wants her students to be able to use math to think critically and creatively, to communicate their ideas effectively, and to appreciate the beauty of math!
Sophia tutors algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, PSAT/SAT , ACT , and executive functioning.
SUDESHNA NAIK
she/her | Online
Senior Level II
Sudeshna’s love for math and problem-solving began at an early age and has shaped much of her academic and professional journey. She believes that math isn’t just about numbers—it’s a language that helps us make sense of the world around us. After earning her bachelor’s in Computer Science Engineering, she pursued a master’s degree in Development Engineering at UC Berkeley. During her bachelor's, she discovered a passion for teaching others to see math not as something intimidating but as a tool for empowerment.
Sudeshna enjoys bringing real-world applications into her tutoring, making subjects like algebra and calculus accessible and engaging for her students. She thrives on seeing the moment when concepts click for them, and her goal is always to build confidence as much as competence.
When she’s not tutoring, Sudeshna enjoys painting, baking, and exploring the outdoors. She’s also a lover of good music and spending time with friends and family. For her, teaching isn’t just about academics—it’s about helping students develop skills they can carry with them for life.
Sudeshna tutors math, HSPT test prep, SAT test prep, and executive functioning.
TAJ CAMPBELL
he/him | In Center
College Grad
Taj was born in Oakland, CA and split his early life between the East Bay and San Francisco. After attending San Francisco State University, where he earned a B.A. in Theater/Drama, Taj shifted from the stage and found his calling as an educator. His experience as an educational theater performer sparked his passion for teaching. In his current role, Taj supports K-12 students with special needs in the classrooms of the BUSD. He believes that education opens limitless possibilities and, as a youth advocate, encourages students to learn in their unique and individual ways. Taj’s approach to mentoring is collaborative, dynamic, and creative, and he aims to make the learning process as engaging as possible through holistic teaching. Taj hopes to someday blend his varied expertise in performing arts, behavioral sciences, and education to create an enriching learning experience for all students, including those with cognitive differences. Taj is an artist at heart, a teacher at his core, and is exploring where that might lead him in the future. He enjoys thrifting, film analysis, producing music, and coffee.
Taj tutors reading, writing, study skills, social and emotional learning, HSPT test prep, and executive functioning.
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