The Department of Computer Science offers FREE in-person tutoring for students enrolled in CSC courses during the fall and spring semesters. If you need extra support on assignments, want to check your understanding of CS concepts, or just want that little bit of help, stop by our Tutor Center for help. Our undergraduate tutors have successfully completed CS courses and can help guide you to success.
Location: Gould-Simpson, Room 914
Hours*:
| Mondays - Thursdays | 11am-6pm |
| Fridays | 11am-4pm |
*The Tutor Center is closed on university holidays, spring break, winter closure, and summer. The Tutor Center may offer limited tutoring during final exam week, but depends on staffing. The Tutor Center typically opens during the second week of classes.
CS tutoring is offered in-person only. You can sign-up to attend tutoring here (only active when Tutor Center is open).
Angelina Altunyan
Angelina is pursuing the BS in Computer Science with a minor in Statistics and Data Science. Angelina started tutoring in the Tutor Center in Fall 2023.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I decided to be a tutor because I really enjoy helping others. I started to learn how to code during my last year of high school and was really struggled to understand basic concepts. Now that I have experience I want to use that to benefit those who need it!
What is your favorite part of being a tutor: I have volunteered as a tutor in the past so I would say that I really enjoy making others smile and also learning along with them.
Something interesting about yourself: In my free time I love to workout daily, cook and bake. I also enjoy going to church and am a part of the Navigators which is a Christian club on campus!
Nishant Athawale
Nishant is pursuing dual majors: BS in Computer Science and Information Science, Data Science Emphasis. Nishant started tutoring in the Tutor Center in Fall 2023.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: As an UGTA (Undergraduate Teaching Assistant), I taught and helped students in a single course. I wanted to expand my reach to other courses as well. Tutoring allows me to do that.
What is your favorite part of being a tutor: Hanging out with fellow tutors and the leetcode contests
Something interesting about yourself: I am a rookie climber and love hiking. I also am a coffee aficionado and love exploring various coffees and cages
Joseph Cortez
Joseph is pursuing dual majors: BS in Computer Science and Mathematics, Computer Science Emphasis. Joseph started tutoring in the Tutor Center in Spring 2023.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I wanted to be a tutor to offer extra support to my fellow peers. I've greatly enjoyed my time as a Computer Science major at the University of Arizona and I want other students to feel the same way.
What is your favorite part of being a tutor: My favorite part about being a tutor is seeing students leave the tutoring center with a better sense of confidence and understanding about the subject they needed help in.
Something interesting about yourself: I am a big sports fan. I also like music and I recently started creating some of my own music.
Huy Le
Huy is pursuing a BS in Computer Science with a minor in Game Design and Development. Gavin started tutoring in the Tutor Center in Fall 2022.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I wanted to help others understand fundamental CS concepts.
What is your favorite part of being a tutor: My favorite part of being a tutor is being able to see all the different approaches people come up with for the same problem.
Something interesting about yourself: I started my programming journey writing "code" for Bee-Bots and making games on Scratch.
Priyansh Nayak
Priyansh is pursuing a BS in Computer Science with a minor in Information, Science, Technology and Arts (ISTA). Priyansh started tutoring in the Tutor Center in Spring 2023.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I enjoy guiding others through the process of learning new things that I have previously learned, because I know that there are many people out there who quietly sit through extensive coursework and difficult classes without understanding anything, and I want to act as a guide for them when they face these issues and help them cross that bridge.
What is your favorite part of being a tutor: My favorite aspect of tutoring is the opportunity to gain new perspectives. It assists me in identifying how others may perceive a problem or topic and their thoughts on how to approach it, which opens up several learning opportunities for both the student and myself, and it assists me in reaffirming my knowledge by gaining additional expertise and comfort with topics.
Something interesting about yourself: In my spare time, I enjoy reading manga and novels. It's very relaxing to escape into another world like that, and when I'm not reading, I enjoy playing video games for the same reason. I also enjoy photography and go on "capture walks" from time to time.
Evan Ohme
Evan is pursuing a BS in Computer Science. Evan started tutoring in the Tutor Center in Fall 2022.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I wanted to be a tutor to help other students learn difficult concepts by explaining it in a way that makes sense to them. I also wanted to meet more of my peers in the CS department.
What is your favorite part of being a tutor: My favorite thing about being a tutor is helping students to fully understand how the code in front of them is working, and they have gained the knowledge/confidence to know exactly what they need to do next.
Something interesting about yourself: In my free time I like to go camping and mountain biking with friends and family.
Nathan Oswald
Nathan is pursuing dual majors: BS in Computer Science and Information Science. Nathan started tutoring in the Tutor Center in Fall 2023.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I wanted to tutor to help students with classes that I saw people struggle in. I was able to get through them, so I want to enable others to get through them as well.
What is your favorite part of being a tutor: I love having consistent returners because it shows me that I've helped in the past if they want to keep coming back for future topics.
Something interesting about yourself: I love to watch sports (Seahawks, Mariners, Celtics). I love to listen to all kinds of rock music from calm and quiet to screaming. And I enjoy to read in my free time.
Aditya Pise
Aditya is pursuing a BS with majors in Computer Science and Data Science and Statistics (dual major). Aditya started tutoring in the Tutor Center in Fall 2023.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I want to be a tutor to be able to help other students learn CS concepts and succeed in their course work. I also wanted to connect with other students taking CS classes.
What is your favorite part of being a tutor: My favorite part about being a tutor is being able to help students better understand CS concepts.
Something interesting about yourself: In my free time I enjoy playing video games and attend hackathons.
Gavin Pogson
Gavin is pursuing a BS in Computer Science with a minor in Data Science. Gavin started tutoring in the Tutor Center in Spring 2022.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I wanted to be a tutor so that I could help people who are struggling with the content as I was as a freshman and Sophomore.
What is your favorite part of being a tutor: My favorite part about being a tutor is the connections that I have made along the way in the major and the practice that I get with previous content.
Something interesting about yourself: In my free time I am an avid hiker and in the summer time I love surfing and being at the beach.
Noel Poothokaran
Noel is pursuing a BS in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. Noel started as a tutor for the Department of Computer Science Fall 2022.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I enjoy helping other people, especially with academics, and working at the tutor center allows me to guide underclassmen through the [foundational coursework]. I've come to the tutor center for help before and it feels great to be able to pay it forward and help other students myself.
Your favorite part of being a tutor: Easily the best part about being a tutor is getting to help other students with discrete math since it's my favorite subject and I love working on topics from the subject. However, the tutor center candy is a close second.
Something interesting about yourself: I've played on a varsity esports team (Dota 2) at the university and have won a couple seasons of intramural soccer here too.
Jonathan Silvestri
Jonathan is pursuing a BS in Computer Science with a minor in German Studies. Jonathan joined the CS Tutor Center in Fall 2023.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I wanted to become a tutor because I want to be able to help other student work their way through problems they are having on their assignments. Being able to guide a student into solving a problem on their own is a powerful tool to help them learn.
Your favorite part of being a tutor: I love seeing the moment when a challenging concept finally clicks in a students head. It also helps me stay fresh on CS concepts I learned previously.
Something interesting about yourself: I love to do photography and videography, play video games, and a variety of intramural sports. A fun fact about me is that I did an exchange year in Germany after graduating high school.
Abhi Singh
Abhi is pursuing a BS in Computer Science and joined the CS Tutor Center in Fall 2023.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I wanted to be a tutor to challenge myself, and share my learnings from previous classes that I took. I believe tutoring is a great way to connect with more people in the department and make sure my own conceptual understanding is solid too.
Your favorite part of being a tutor: I feel my favorite part about being a tutor would be to help people and direct them to the right direction.
Something interesting about yourself: I I enjoy cooking, listening to music, and traveling
Kekhrie "KK" Tsurho
KK is pursuing a BS in Computer Science and is Pre-Med/Pre-Health. KK started tutoring in the Tutor Center in Fall 2023.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I was motivated to become a tutor because of the invaluable guidance I received from other tutors during my earlier years at the university; I aspire to give back and support students in the same way.
What is your favorite part of being a tutor: My favorite part about being a tutor is witnessing students experience their 'aha' moments of clarity and understanding. Also, building connections with fellow peers who share a passion for learning and growth.
Something interesting about yourself: I love whipping up dishes from around the world, from French to Asian cuisines. I also wrestled in high school and took it up a notch with pro kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu before starting college. Besides these, I like to practice my vocal runs and groove with friends, jamming on our instruments.
Ben Wunderlich
Ben is pursuing a BS in Computer Science with a minor in Information, Science, Technology and Arts (ISTA). Ben joined the CS Tutor Center in Fall 2022.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I wanted to become a tutor because the tutor center was very beneficial to me when I was first learning programming. I wanted to help others who may be in the same spot I was.
Your favorite part of being a tutor: I like being able to help students become more passionate and interested in computer science. I also enjoy working with the other tutors.
Something interesting about yourself: I like to listen to electronic music and cook. A fun fact about me is that I have played ice hockey my entire life.
We offer tutoring for CSC courses only. CSC 101, 110, 120, and 210 are covered all hours of operation. For other CSC courses, please check the schedule.
Students asking for tutoring are expected to:
- Come prepared with questions
- Be familiar with assignment
- Have assignment specs with them
- Be willing to work hard for the solution
- Treat the tutors with respect
Tutors are expected to:
- Assist with high-level concepts
- Tutor appropriate level of student and not student they are in class with
- Help students understand the problem they are trying to solve
- Not provide solutions
- Not program for students
If you have any questions/concerns/comments about tutoring in the Department of Computer Science, contact tutorcoords@cs.arizona.edu and Martin Marquez (martinmarquez@cs.arizona.edu).
The Department of Computer Science does not offer private tutoring. We are happy to help connect you with a member of our current tutor team. You can email tutorcoords@cs.arizona.edu and Martin Marquez (martinmarquez@cs.arizona.edu) if you'd like assistance in finding a private student tutor. Our team will reach out to our current tutors to see if any are interested in serving as private tutor. Please note, however, that the Department of Computer Science is not responsible for private tutor arrangements - it is an arrangement between two private entities : requestor and the tutor.
The Tutor Center hires undergraduate students each semester. Announcements about hiring for the Tutor Center are sent via email to CS student listservs and through targeted direct emails. The hiring committee invites you to apply if you:
- are an undergraduate student that has completed (or are about to complete) all CS Foundational coursework (110, 120, 210, 144, 244 [or 245])
- are able to tutor for multiple classes (tutors are only able to tutor for courses in which they received a grade of B or higher)
- want to help others
The CS Tutor Center is always looking to recognize our tutors and find ways to improve our services. We invite any student that has used the Tutor Center to share their experience with us via the Tutor Center Survey.
Freya Barber (Spring 2023)
Freya is pursuing the BA in Computer Science with a minor in Information Science and eSociety and the Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity. Freya joined the Tutor Center in spring 2022.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center:I wanted to help others and use the opportunity to practice my programming skills.
What is your favorite part of being a tutor:I love watching students gain that sudden moment of relief when they suddenly understand something they have been struggling with.
Something interesting about yourself: I participate in the St Patrick's Day parade as a member of the Desert Irish Wolfhound Association.
Edward Botterbusch (Spring 2023)
Edward is pursuing the BA in Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration. Edward joined the Tutor Center in spring 2021.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center:I love helping people especially when trying to learn stuff they love.
What is your favorite part of being a tutor:As a CS tutor, I love helping a student to the point where they tell me they don't have to deal with an all-nighter or spend the next couple of days in stress.
Something interesting about yourself: I love incredibly spicy stuff so I'm the type of guy who can get behind eating a ghost pepper or two.
Jackson Covey (Fall 2023)
Jackson is pursuing a BS in Computer Science with a minor in Chinese Language. Jackson started tutoring in the Tutor Center in Spring 2023.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I wanted to be a tutor because of how much I enjoyed being a UGTA. Helping students understand core Computer Science topics was very rewarding for me, so I wanted to get more involved in that aspect. I really felt like helping students is what I wanted to do later down the line in my career, so I felt that being a tutor would solidify that.
What is your favorite part of being a tutor: I really enjoy being able to have more 1-on-1 time with students. In Office Hours, it is difficult to have that kind of relationship because many students will need you help at one time. The tutoring center has multiple tutors, so getting a more personal relationship with students is easier.
Something interesting about yourself: I bowl on a league on Wednesday nights.
Raul Davila (Spring 2023)
Raul is pursuing a BS in Computer Science with a minor in Information, Science, Technology and Arts (ISTA) minor. Raul started tutoring in the Tutor Center in Fall 2021 and became Tutor Coordinator in Fall 2022.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I know how it feels to be lost, so I want to extend my hand out to those who may need it.
What is your favorite part of being a tutor: I like seeing that moment of realization that people have when they finally understand what they've been working on. It's such a gratifying feeling.
Something interesting about yourself: I am currently one of the top 50 players in DRAGON BALL FighterZ in the US and a former masters player in Overwatch.
Giulia Ghidoli (Spring 2023)
Giulia is pursuing a BS in Computer Science and a BFA in Dance with a minor in Spanish. Giulia joined the Tutor Center in Fall 2022.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I wanted to help students stay motivated and encouraged in Computer Science. I know what it is like to struggle, and want them to know they can get through it!
What is your favorite part of being a tutor: That "light bulb" moment when a student understands a concept or fixes a bug in their program is so satisfying and rewarding as a tutor.
Something interesting about yourself: I run a coffee blog (@tucson.coffeechronicles) with my roommate where we review different coffee shops around Tucson.
Hung Le Ba (Spring 2023)
Hung is pursuing a BS in Computer Science with minors in Economics and Statistics and Data Science. Hung started tutoring in the Tutor Center in Fall 2021 and became a Tutor Coordinator in Spring 2022.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I understand the struggle when learning CS. Thus, I think I can help other students to learn CS easier from that perspective
What is your favorite part of being a tutor: When the students that I helped made progress and visited the tutoring center less often, which means they can now work on the assignments without needing much help.
Something interesting about yourself: (Brag alert!) I think I'm good at skilled games. I can skateboard on my first try. I scored > 200 when trying out Bowling for the first time. I also play various games from PC games to console games and have a high ranking in game, happy to discuss this with anyone with the same hobby :)
Klaus Mana
Klaus is pursuing a BS in Computer Science with a minor in Psychology. Klaus started tutoring in the Tutor Center in Spring 2023.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I've always liked explaining CS concepts to other people, as well as hunting for and fixing bugs.
What is your favorite part of being a tutor: Helping a student finally connect all of the dots and have that "Aha!" moment after being stuck on a problem for a while!
Something interesting about yourself: I love playing guitar, biking, and I'm the biggest fan of medical drama TV shows.
Anh Nguyen Phung (Spring 2023)
Anh is pursuing a BS in Computer Science with additional majors in Mathematics (Computer Science Emphasis) and Statistics and Data Science. Anh started tutoring in the Tutor Center in Fall 2021 and became a Tutor Coordinator in Spring 2022.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I want to be tutor since I want to help other students in different CS courses.
What is your favorite part of being a tutor: By being tutor, I have a chance to help other students who struggle in studying computer science and to strengthen my knowledge in computer science by reviewing the old materials with the students.
Something interesting about yourself: I love play computer and console games. In my free time, I also watch basketball and go to the gym.
Loc Minh Tran (Spring 2023)
Loc is pursuing a BS in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. Loc joined the CS Tutor Center in Fall 2021.
Why did you join the CS Tutor Center: I like helping people and I am fortunate enough to be good at Computer Science so being a tutor is a happy middle ground where I get to help people at something I understand.
Your favorite part of being a tutor: My favorite part about being a tutor is getting to learn alongside the student. Although I have taken the classes before, every semester the classes are slightly different so I get to continually learn without ever being graded on it.
Something interesting about yourself: I do picrosses in my free time.