Meet the tutors
Maya Yesharim
Founder
Subject: Math
I am a senior at Chapman University studying education and leadership. I have an emphasis in English instruction; however, I specialize in Math tutoring. I have worked as a Math tutor for five years both at tutoring centers and as a private tutor. I also have extensive training and experience in working with all types of learners.
I started this organization because it combines my passions of teaching and giving back to the community. I am excited to see the amount of good this organization can do.
Jasmyn Alviter
Subjects: English and Language Arts, Math
Hi, nice to meet you! I am a student going into my senior year at Chapman University (majoring in education) In high school, I regularly tutored/and or provided childcare for eight different families ranging from elementary to high school age and covering all school subjects. Professionally, I have experiencing working as a tutor and elective coordinator for the Boys and Girls’ Club in high school. More recently, I worked at a nearby nonprofit, teaching teen life skill classes to middle school/high school aged students. And now, I provide childcare and tutoring services in the area! My specialty subjects include English (reading and writing) and math but I can help out with most middle school aged and below subjects!
I’m excited to be working with an organization that values the importance offering extra support for students during this uncertain time! We’re all learning how to navigate this new way of schooling and I’d love to offer any support I can!
Neil Gulati
Subject: Math
I have been a coach for 14 years and have always been passionate about education. I hold a degree in Mathematics from UCI and will be available to tutor all levels of Math.
My goal is to help provide a solid mathematical foundation and prepare students for their next Math class, so that when schools resume our students will be able to enter on a strong foot and with confidence.
Sophie Hodess
Subject: English and Language Arts
Hi my name is Sophie Hodess! I’m a senior at Chapman University. I am a Creative Writing major with a minor in Entrepreneurial Business.
My specialty in tutoring is helping with English such as reading skills, reading comprehension, and writing.
I am really excited to be a part of Students Help Students, because I want to help other students grow and learn especially with their reading and writing.
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ryan Kassab
Subjects: Math, Science
Hello! My name is Ryan Kassab. I am a senior at Chapman University with majoring in Computer Science major and a minor in Mathematics. I am graduating in the Spring of 2021, and pursuing a graduate degree in Computer Science at Chapman.
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I specialize in tutoring Middle School to High School Math and Computer Science. However I also have experience tutoring middle school and high school sciences.
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I know that Math and science can be very frustrating so I hope to foster a love, or appreciation, for Math and/or science by helping to grow an understanding for the topics.
Scott Yokoyama
Subject: Math
I am a graduate of UCR and a current student at Chapman University pursuing a teaching credential and Masters of Arts in Teaching.
For the past 2 school years I worked as a substitute teacher for the CAPO USD school district. I an also a former Center Director for a local math tutoring center. Working there for many years is what initially set me on the path for teaching high school math as a career.
Once I have a classroom of my own I hopes to use all the memes and jokes to teach students in unique ways they will never forget.
Ayushi Gupta
Subject: Math, English and Language Arts
Hi my name is Ayushi Gupta and I am a junior at San Juan Hills High School. I am very excited to join the Students Help Students organization to help give back to my community and help other students.
I have experience assisting kids with special needs and enjoy providing support for those who are struggling in different subjects, especially math and english. In my free time I play club and high school soccer, run track, and love hang out with friends and family. I am a straight A student, a link crew leader, and part of the california scholarship federation.
I have experience tutoring middle schoolers and have been in the AVID program at LRMS. I am looking forward to meeting new people and making a difference in society.
Kaitlyn kaplan
Subject: History, English and Language Arts
Hello! I am a senior at Chapman University and am a double major in Political Science & Communication Studies. I have tutored high school age students throughout my college career and love history and government studies!
I love to read, write, and learn. I worked at the Blind Children's Learning Center in Santa Ana during my Sophomore year at Chapman and helped aid the learning of elementary-age kids with disabilities.
I am so excited to be part of this organization and am proud that my services will help contribute to students in need. I am a big sister and love being a mentor to kids of all
Zach finelt
Subject: Science
Hi, I'm Zach Finelt. I am a student at UCSD majoring in public law after a switch from biophysics. I graduated high school with a 4.5 GPA, the National AP Scholar Award, and a gold medal in Science Olympiad.
I specialize in the sciences. While in high school, I took every science AP class, and took classes at the local community college to further my knowledge in specialties like material science. I led multiple events for Science Olympiad my junior and senior year, earning 1st place in one of the hardest divisions in the state. However I can tutor a wide variety of subjects. I passed 14 AP tests with a majority of 5s, and I have professional tutoring experience, having spent my senior year working for CCPrep, a local tutoring company. There I extensively trained in tutoring science, math, English, and history.
I joined Students help Students because it gives me a chance to help students in need in the way that I am best suited to do so.