Meet the Tutors

Vanderbilt Tutoring Services Tutors 2024-2025

Meet the Tutors

Alex Lee

Alex is a junior from Seoul, South Korea, pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Chemistry on the pre-med track. She tutors Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. Alex is also involved in research at the Wilson Immunoengineering Lab and plays the violin in the Vanderbilt Commodore Orchestra. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going to yoga and pilates classes, exploring new spots on Beli, and spending time with friends and family.

Allison Westerbeek

Allison is a junior from Grand Rapids, MI pursuing a pre-med degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Medicine, Health, and Society. She tutors in biology and general and organic chemistry. She is a part of the Friedman Lab, which focuses on genetics using the telomeric components of yeast. Some of the clubs on campus you will see her in are the Vanderbilt Commodore Orchestra as she has a passion for all things music and Alternative Spring Break. Her hobbies include reading, trying new coffee places, and pickleball.

Amanda Dai

Amanda is a sophomore from Oklahoma majoring in Biochemistry. She tutors in general chemistry and introductory biology. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and getting a coffee.

Brian Li

Brian is a junior from Toronto, Canada planning to major in Molecular and Cellular Biology on the pre-med track. He tutors general chemistry and introductory biology. In his free time he likes to get active, reading, and explore places with friends. Brian is also a big fan of the sport badminton and is involved with the Vanderbilt Badminton Club.

Caroline Sicard

Caroline is a senior from Charlotte, North Carolina majoring in math with minors in computer science and chemistry on the pre-med track. She tutors in math, general chemistry, and organic chemistry. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Nashville and spending time with friends.

Clara Mannes

Clara is a junior from Atlanta, Georgia pursuing a pre-med degree in Biology. She tutors in biology, general chemistry, and organic chemistry. In her free time she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with friends.

Colby Shaw

Colby is a first-year mathematics Ph.D. students from Buford, Georgia and received his bachelors in mathematics from Georgia Tech. In his free time, he loves working out and playing video games.

Darrion Thornburgh

Darrion is a first-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Mathematics from Indiana. Darrion graduated from Bard College with a Bachelors degree in mathematics and computer science. In his free time, Darrion likes to go to cafés, go outdoors, and explore new places.

Declan McSherry

Declan is a junior from Seattle, Washington majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology. He tutors in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biology. In his free time, he likes to practice/teach martial arts, go to the gym, and hang out with friends.

Demos Negash

Demos is a senior from Louisville, Kentucky majoring in Mathematics and Physics. Demos tutors in math and physics courses. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his friends, listening to music, and training BJJ.

Dylan Conger

Dylan is a senior (class of 2025) majoring in Biochemistry and Neuroscience. He tutors biology, math, chemistry, and introductory physics. Otherwise, Dylan conducts bioengineering research in the Brunger lab and is involved on campus as a course assistant for MATH 1300 and as a co-president of Vanderbilt’s Pre-Medical Society. Outside of a passion for synthetic biology, he enjoys playing music with friends, tinkering in the SyBBURE makerspace, and is currently trying to pick up climbing as a second hobby.

Ella Tobias

Ella is a junior from Arizona on the pre-med track. She is majoring in Neuroscience and MHS (Medicine, Health, and Society) and minoring in English literature. She tutors in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Neuroscience, and Calculus. In her free time, Ella loves to read, run, explore outdoors and cafes, and spend time with friends and family.

Eshani Arumalla

Eshani is a senior from San Jose, California majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology & MHS. She tutors in biology, chemistry (general and organic), biochemistry, physics, and math courses. On campus, she enjoys advocating for individuals with special needs through AutismTN, Next Steps, and research at the LASR lab and shows high school students around campus through ‘Dore for a Day. In her free time, Eshani loves cooking, exploring Nashville brunch spots, watching basketball, and being outdoors!

Gregory Borissov

Gregory is a first-year PhD student in Mathematics. He graduated from UC Irvine with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and has experience as a student teacher in elementary, middle, and high schools through UC Irvine’s CalTeach program. Gregory loves learning new skills, which include unicycling, spinning a book on his finger, transmitting Morse code, and solving a Rubik’s cube blindfolded. Aside from learning, Gregory enjoys rock climbing, lifting, reading, and spending quality time with his friends.

Hundaol Huluka

Hundaol is a Junior from Sebeta, Ethiopia pursuing a major in Biomedical Engineering on a Pre-med track. In her free time, she likes reading murder mystery books, playing video games, and trying new restaurants!

Isaiah Williams

Isaiah is a junior (Class of 2025) majoring in mathematics and he tutors courses in mathematics and physics. He likes spending his free time exploring Nashville outdoors and also enjoys astronomy, reading, and soccer.

Jack Schultz

My name is Jack Schultz and I am a biochemistry major going into my sophomore year. I am from Long Island New York and I have been a chemistry tutor for the past four years. In my free time you can find me running with friends, sailing, or fishing!

Julia Ahn

Julia is a Senior studying Molecular & Cellular Biology and Medicine, Health, and Society. She tutors in the biological sciences and chemistry courses. On campus, Julia works as an undergraduate researcher in the Johnson lab at the VUMC as well as working as an RA in Carmichael College. In her free time, Julia enjoys traveling, hiking, and playing with her dog Einstein.

Jun Kim

Juneseek Kim, or Jun in short, is a junior majoring in Economics and Mathematics. In his free time, he likes reading science fiction novels or listening to audio books. He also enjoys walking at the park when the weather is nice. Jun is interested in different cultures around the world and enjoys traveling with his friends and family.

Kevin Liu

Kevin is a senior majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology. He tutors biology and chemistry courses. In his free time, Kevin enjoys playing badminton, drawing, cooking, and hanging out with friends.

Kristina Dahle

Kristina is a first year Mathematics PhD student. She earned her Bachelor’s in Mathematics from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. She is originally from Athens, Tennessee, about an hour south of Knoxville.

Liam Marshall

Liam is a junior from Rome, Georgia majoring in neuroscience with a minor in mathematics. He tutors in mathematics, chemistry, and biology. In his free time, he enjoys soccer and pickleball.

Laura Vaughan

Laura Vaughan (she/her) is a second year master’s student in GPED and previously an undergraduate majoring in economics at Vanderbilt, currently employed as the Tutoring Services Graduate Assistant. She is available for tutoring in the economics core. Laura is involved in campus organizations such as Vanderbilt Hillel, Chabad, the Vanderbilt Hustler, and more.

Maggie Jones

Maggie is a junior on the pre-med track double majoring in Neuroscience and English. She is from San Antonio, Texas, and when it’s not unbearably hot outside, she enjoys playing soccer, hiking, or going for a run. She likes to read a wide range of books, and she loves listening to music. She is an undergraduate researcher in the Carl Johnson Laboratory, and she is a member of the College Scholars Honors Program. 

Maria Mihaila

Maria is a first-year Mathematics PhD student with interests in group theory and algebraic combinatorics. She recently graduated with a B.S. in General Mathematics from UC Davis and has experience tutoring linear algebra and introductory proof writing. Outside of math, she enjoys playing guitar, drawing, and going on long walks.

Meredith Luhmann

Nathan Fiedeldey

Nathan Fiedeldey is a senior majoring in Biochemistry. He tutors in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics.

Paul Kim

Paul Kim is a junior currently planning to major in Neuroscience and minor in Data Science on the Pre-Med track. Paul will be tutoring General Chemistry (CHEM 1601&2), General Biology (BSCI 1511), Organic Chemistry & AP Orgo (CHEM 2221, 2222 & 2211, 2212), Biochemistry (BSCI 2520), and Intro to Neuroscience (NSC 2201) during Spring 2025. Some of Paul’s hobbies/interests include cooking, reading, hiking, coffee, and fencing

Rishik Bethi

Rishik is a senior from Dallas and New Orleans, majoring in Neuroscience and MHS. He tutors in chemistry, biology, physics, neuroscience, and calculus. On campus, Rishik also works as a research assistant in the Calipari Lab, is part of the Vanderbilt Climbing Team, and is an active volunteer for VSVS. He also enjoys playing basketball, listening to music, cooking, and eating all types of food!

Rocio Rosa

Rocio is a sophomore on the pre-med track from Mebane, NC. She is majoring in molecular and cellular biology and minoring in Spanish and medicine, health, and societies. Rocio is a part of the Hudson research lab at VUMC, and is involved in ALAS, VandyLifts and Relay for Life on campus. She also enjoys working out, playing the piano, and all things coffee!

Rohan Desai

Rohan Desai is a sophomore from a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. He is a Pre-med student majoring in MHS. He tutors General Chemistry, single variable calculus, and economics. On campus, he is a part of organizations including Partners in Health, and STEM Speaks. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and guitar.

Sabrina Bucaro

Sabrina is a sophomore undergraduate student studying Biomedical Engineering and considering a career in medicine. She is tutoring in General Chemistry, Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Neuroscience. Around campus, she is a member in Momentum Dance Company and involved in Greek Life as well. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, yoga, and spending time with her friends and family.

Sagnik Yarlagadda

Sagnik is a junior from Valrico, FL majoring in Biological Sciences and Anthropology. He tutors in general and organic chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and physics. In his free time, Sagnik enjoys playing basketball, eating good food, and reading books.

Sam Lee

Sam is a senior from Johns Creek, Georgia and Seoul, South Korea, majoring in Neuroscience and Medicine, Health, and Society with Data Science. He tutors in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, and Neuroscience. Sam is an undergraduate researcher in the Department of Urology and also serves as the Senior Advisor for the Multicultural Leadership Council. Beyond academics, he finds solace in reading, playing the piano, and indulging in well-deserved naps!

Sam Smithee

Sam is a sophomore from Jonesboro, Arkansas, majoring in Biochemistry and Medicine Health and Society. He is on the pre-med track and plans to attend medical school. He tutors in General Chemistry 1 and 2. Sam is also a member of the Ren lab, where he focuses on the fundamental mechanisms of mRNA nuclear export and how different viruses exploit this critical step of gene expression. Outside of class, Sam is a member of Volunteers for Health and Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science. Sam’s hobbies include lifting weights, playing video games, and trying new foods.

Sara Gomez

Sara is a junior studying Computer Science with a minor in Data Science, and is originally from Rhode Island. Sara tutors in calculus, physics, and chemistry. On campus, she is involved in the Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity, Armenian Student Association, and Ceramics Club. She really enjoys spending time with her friends, hiking, and yoga!

Tenin Dembele

Tenin Dembele is a sophomore majoring in MHS with a minor in Spanish. She’s a creative person who sings in Melanated and is on the Vandy Spokenword board. Her creative tendencies fuel her passion for tutoring as she loves finding creative ways to explain complex content.

Yanyu Wang

Yanyu is a first-year PhD student in the Department of Mathematics with interest in von Neumann algebras. He tutors math. In his spare time, He enjoys playing sports such as snooker and soccer, as well as engaging in video games developed by Paradox Interactive and CD Projekt Red.

Ysabel Gomez

I am a senior from Columbus, Ohio majoring in biomedical engineering on the pre-med track. I tutor in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, math, and physics. I am a research assistant in the Southard-Smith lab and involved in the Association of Latin American Students. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, reading, and hanging out with friends.