We are the official UCI Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences Peer Tutors. All of us have taken and excelled in the class we are tutoring for, and several of us have multiple quarters of tutoring under our belts. We tutor for free because we simply love teaching and helping our fellow students succeed. Along with tutoring, we can help you with anything else you need, including advice such as which professors and classes to take or how to get involved in activities like medical volunteering or research. We make weekly worksheets, hold office hours, and hold review sessions for each course; so don't hesitate to ask us anything, we are here for you!
MEET THE TEAM!
BSPT Coordinators
Hey guys! My name is Hunter and I'm stoked to be one of your Bio Sci Peer Tutoring coords for the year! I absolutely love the role and am always looking to help out my fellow Anteaters. If you have questions about classes, life, or how to get involved around campus, reach out! I'm a student too and students gotta stick together.
Anyways, I'm a third year human bio major and Spanish minor looking to go to med school with the idea of becoming a pediatrician. Outside of school, I'm an EMT, conduct eco/evo research, volunteer at KidWorks, and am a 'big' with BBBS of OC and the IE. In my free time, I surf, mountain bike, snowboard, and hike.
Again, super excited to be serving y'all and looking forward to a sick year. See you around campus!
Hi, everyone! My name is Caitlyn and I am a third-year Biological Sciences major. I tutored for Bio 93, 94, and E109 last year, and this year, I'm super excited to be a Program Coordinator for BSPT. I like to spend my free time with my friends and family, go shopping, travel, binge watch movies, and try new food! Although I am not a tutor this year, I am still available to help those who may need it! Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or just want to talk :)
Hi!! My name is Sarah and I'm excited to be one of the BSPT Coordinators this year. Last year I was a tutor for Bio 94 and Bio 97. I think this program is super special because it is FREE and easy to access. BSPT has saved me many times especially in Bio 98, whether I was struggling with an entire concept or had a question right before a midterm. Another unique aspect of this program is how its run by STUDENTS! We have taken the classes we are tutoring for, and will do our best to help you succeed. If you need any help or advice getting into research labs or classes to take, please feel free to ask any of us! We're here for you! :)
BSPT Tutors
Bio 94: Rodriguez Verd, Martiny, & Barbour
Hi everyone! My name is Varun Ajith, and I am a second-year BioSci major! I'm excited to be a BioSci peer tutor this fall with Dr. Williams and Dr. Thompson-Peer! I had a great time with Bio 93, and I can't wait to help you all with the wonderful material that you will be covering this quarter. Aside from biology, I'm also involved with research on campus and I enjoy reading books. Don't hesitate to send me an email and ask for help if you have any questions about the material covered this quarter, and any book recs you all might have!
Hello everyone! My name is Spencer Lam and I am currently a second year Biological Sciences major. I will be one of your Bio94 peer tutors this quarter. I really enjoyed taking Bio94 last year and I am super excited to be a peer tutor for it this year! Outside of classes, I am involved in a research lab, a couple of clubs on campus, and am a campus representative giving tours to prospective UCI students. In my free time, I like running on trails around Irvine, playing tennis with my friends, playing the piano with my rock band, traveling, and participating in Rubik's Cube competitions. I look forward to meeting and working with you all!
Bio 94: Emerson, Gaut, & Wang
Hey guys! My name is Cassidy Azores and I am a 2nd year biology major. I will be one of your Bio 94 Emerson/Gaut peer tutors this quarter. I found myself really enjoying this class and I hope you will too! Outside of classes, you can find me walking backwards giving tours as a UCI tour guide and drinking a mango green tea boba. In my free time, I enjoy playing turn-based RPGs, Minecraft, and trying new food places. I look forward to meeting and working with you all! :D
Hey everyone! My name is Arnav Chandan and I am a second year bio sci major. I’m super excited to be one of the BIo 93 Peer Tutors for Professors Williams and Thompson-Peer. I absolutely loved Bio 93 and I can’t wait to help you guys along that journey. Outside of my classes, I’m also a DL for Bio 2A, I’m super passionate about research and I play classical guitar. If you guys have any questions about the content, feel free to shoot me an email and I would be more than happy to help you guys with the material. I look forward to meeting/hearing from all of you!!
Hey guys! My name is Sophie Cohen, and I am a second-year double major in Biology and Educational Sciences. I loved taking Bio 94 last year and am excited to be a peer tutor for Professor Gaut and Emerson this quarter. Outside of class, you can find me studying at cafes around Irvine, hiking with friends, or working as a research assistant at a neuroimaging lab. Don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like to chat about anything - from study tips to finding research opportunities as a first-year student. I'm looking forward to meeting you all!
Bio 94: Burley
Hi everyone! My name is Gracey Singh and I am currently a third-year Bio-Sci major and the Bio-Sci Peer Tutor for BIO 94. I enjoy going on late-night drives, trying different foods, hiking, and traveling. I am excited to be a peer tutor so please feel free to reach out!
Hi everyone! My name is Harshada Sharma and I am a second year Biological Sciences major. I will be one of your Bio 94 tutors this quarter. I really enjoyed taking this class so I am excited to revisit the material with you guys this quarter. Outside of classes, I am a part of ASUCI, volunteer, and also work with children with various cognitive disabilities. In my free time, I like to watch movies, go on walks, and color. I look forward to meet you all this quarter!
Bio 98: Gonen & Morehouse
Hi everyone! I’m Paniz, a third-year Neurobiology major, and I’m excited to be tutoring Bio 97 this quarter. After taking the course last year and loving it, I’m eager to help all Bio 97 students succeed. Outside of class, I’m involved in neuro lab research and medical volunteering. In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano and painting. Feel free to reach out if you need help with Bio 97 or just want to chat!
Bio 98: Kadandale
Hi! My name is Ava and I’m a fourth-year biology major. This quarter, I will be a Bio 98 peer tutor for Kadandale and am excited to revisit the material and challenges! Outside of tutoring and academics, I like to write, paint, drive on PCH, spend time with friends, as well as sometimes practice piano. I’m looking forward to being a tutor this quarter and can’t wait to learn new skills for myself and help students through biochemistry!
D103: Atwood & Lara Gonzalez
Hello everyone! My name is Andre, and I am a third year biology student that will be your Bio D103 tutor for this quarter. I greatly enjoyed taking D103 last quarter, so I’m happy that I can help other students navigate through cell biology. When I am not volunteering or doing research, I enjoy playing with my dog and exercising. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to chat about cell biology or anything else! I look forward to working with you all!
Hi everyone! My name is Anh and I am a fourth-year Developmental and Cell Biology major with a minor in Health Informatics. Last year, D103 was the highlight of my academic journey – packed with concepts I found intimidating at first but turned out to be incredibly rewarding to know. This year, I am excited to support your learning journey in D103 as your peer tutor alongside Andre! Outside of classes, I am also involved in wet-lab research at UCI and clinical research at the medical center. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, watching movies, traveling, and exploring new food and drink scenes. I look forward to meeting and working with everyone this quarter!
E109: Lutterschmidt
Hi everyone! My name is Jasmine and I am a third year biology major. I really enjoyed E109 last year and I'm very excited to be your E109 peer tutor this quarter. Outside of class, I work as a physical therapy aide and volunteer in a variety of physical therapy settings. In my free time, I enjoy baking, trying new cafe places, and watching bad horror movies. Feel free to ask me any questions this quarter whether about E109, physical therapy, or just to chat!
Hi everyone! My name is Kylee and I am a third year Public Health Sciences major. I will be one of your E109 peer tutors this quarter. Having taken E109 last quarter and enjoyed the class, I am excited to be a peer tutor for it. I am currently involved in clinical research and volunteering. In my free time, I enjoy playing golf, eating new foods, and spending time with family. I look forward to meeting and working with you all!
Hi everyone! My name is Hoang Tran, and I’m a senior majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I have been fascinated by how and why different organ systems work together, especially through the course, and I’m excited to join you on this learning journey. Fun fact: Before transferring to UCI, I worked as a cake decorator for three years! I look forward to meeting you all and sharing knowledge throughout the quarter. Don't hesitate to reach out via email or stop by during my office hours.
Hello everyone! My name is Jeffrey Hoang and I am a fourth-year biology major. I am excited to be one of your E109 peer tutors this quarter! I really enjoyed taking this class last year and learning about the human body on a deeper level. Outside of classes, I am involved in research at the cancer center and work as an EMT. In my free time, I like to go to the gym, cook, hike, and listen to music. I look forward to a wonderful quarter with you all!