
Our Tutors
OCB Team

Founder
Isabella Sperry
Hi! I am Isabella, the Founder of Organic Chem Bootcamp! I had a pretty unconventional time with organic chemistry as a non-chem major and wanted to provide a way for students to have the head start I wish I had before this course.

Director
Alyssa Fan
Hi! I am Alyssa Fan, and I am the Director of OCB. I am double majoring in Chemistry and Classic Civilizations at UofM. I had a great experience taking Orgo 1 and 2 at Michigan, and I love helping others get the same experience as I did both through OCB and through my work with the UM SLC and Chemistry Department.

Assistant Director
Milind Pulugura
Hi! My name is Milind Pulugura and I am the Assistant Director for the Organic Chemistry Bootcamp. I am majoring in Chemistry at the University of Michigan. Organic Chemistry was one of my favorite classes because of the guidance I received when learning it. I would love to continue to provide this guidance and help more students enjoy this topic. I hope I will be able to explain diverse topics in new ways to help students gain a better understanding. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

Curriculum Co-Director, Tutor
Jacob Robins
Hey! My name is Jacob Robins, and I am a Curriculum Co-Director for Organic Chemistry Bootcamp. I am a Chemical Engineering major at U of M. I have lots of experience working as a private tutor and writing curricula for small and large tutoring companies. I am looking forward to sharing my passion for Organic Chemistry with others!

Curriculum Co-Director, Tutor
Kevin Dancey
Guten Tag Freunde! My name is Kevin Dancey, and I will be serving as a Curriculum Co-Director for the Organic Chemistry Bootcamp. I am an upcoming Chemistry and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology double major at U of M. I am super excited to help teach you guys and am currently working on coming up with TRAINING problems for y’all to tackle with your tutors… Additionally, I am proud to serve as an Organic Chemistry research assistant in the Schindler Lab, so if anyone has any questions about research or how to get into it, I would love to chat.

Curriculum Advisor, Tutor
Malak Elayyan
Hey! I’m Malak Elayyan, and I am a tutor for Organic Chemistry Bootcamp. I am currently majoring in Biology, Health, and Society and minoring in business on the pre-med track. I have a lot of experience tutoring Chem 210 and 215, and am here to help you get an A in the class and teach you strategies and effective ways to study :) I am very flexible and can work around your schedule.

Curriculum Advisor, Tutor
Matthew Pocalyko
Hey, my name is Matthew Pocalyko and I am a tutor for Organic Chemistry Bootcamp. I am entering my final semester as a chemistry major and am intending on pursuing a PhD in chemistry. I’ve had experience tutoring in orgo (Chem 210 and 215), inorganic, and physical chemistry classes before, so if you are looking for strategies to get an A, feel free to reach out.

Tutor
Isabella Brown
Hi! My name is Isabella, and I’m a third-year student majoring in Biology, Health, and Society. I took Chem 210 and 215 these past couple of semesters, and I cannot wait to use what I have learned to help you all! Everyone’s learning is a tad different, especially with orgo, so I am looking forward to making the things you find more difficult easier to grasp!

Tutor
Jake Dourdourekas
Hey everyone! My name is Jake Dourdourekas and I am a junior majoring in Movement Science on Pre-Med track! I took Chem 210 and 215 along with the corresponding labs this past year, and I am stoked to give you guys some tips on succeeding in these courses. Organic chemistry is a difficult subject; however, I am confident that each of you is more than capable of doing well! I can’t wait to get started! Don't hesitate to reach out!

Tutor
Amanda Zimmerman
Hi! My name is Amanda Zimmerman, and I am a tutor for Organic Chemistry Bootcamp. I am majoring in Biology, Health, and Society on the pre-dental track. I had a pretty rough start to organic chemistry, so I am excited to help you get that head start that I wish I had in Chem 210 and help you earn an A! I have a super flexible schedule, so please feel free to reach out to me at any time!

Tutor
Ria Patel
Hi My name is Ria Patel and I am a sophomore at the University of Michigan. This is my first year tutoring organic chemistry and I am excited to help people gain an understanding of core concepts to succeed in the class. I am a BHS major on the premed track and happy I get to help people down similar paths as me!

Tutor
Kristen Machado Diaz
My name is Kristen, I graduated with my bachelors of science in Biology 2020. Since then I have completed a post baccalaureate program here at the University of Michigan Medical School where I took pre-med reqs including CHEM 210 and 215. I believe no question is a dumb question, Orgo is learning a new language and like most of us, (pre-health or related) it’s not going away anytime soon.

Tutor
Hannah Harmes
Hey there! My name is Hannah Harmes, and I am a tutor for Organic Chemistry Bootcamp. I am majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience on the pre-med track. I found myself struggling when I first started taking Orgo, so I am happy to help provide my tips and tricks to help you work through problems early on.

Tutor
Jack Phillips
Yo what’s good gang, I’m Jack Phillips and I am a tutor for Organic Chemistry Bootcamp. I’m a junior in chemical engineering with chem and econ minors. I have hundreds of hours of teaching/tutoring experience and facilitated organic chem study groups through UM SLC with pretty swag feedback. I’m super passionate about teaching and love collaborating with students one-on-one to help them learn, so hit me with any and all questions (or to talk about sneakers ;)

Tutor
Thomas Wineland
Hello, my name is Thomas Wineland, and I am a tutor for Organic Chem Bootcamp! I have tutored 27 different students in organic chemistry during my undergrad at Michigan State University, and I look forward to continuing to provide assistance for students about to take the course. I am currently applying to medical school, and am always happy to help give MCAT/application advice!

Tutor
Kevin Jia
Hey guys, I'm Kevin Jia, a sophomore currently majoring in Computer Science and Neuroscience. I’ve always had a passion for chemistry and hope to give you guys a variety of tips and tricks to tackle any sort of problem you may encounter in these classes! I love helping and collaborating with others, so feel free to ask me any questions about literally anything and I’ll do my best to answer them!

Join the Team
Interested in becoming an OCB tutor? Fill out the interest form below and email a resume to ayafan@umich.edu for an interview!