Abigail Aboah
Howard University
Abigail Aboah is a senior at Howard University majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Political Science. Originally from Montgomery County, Maryland, she is thrilled to serve with the Global Teaching Project, where she hopes to give back through meaningful support as a TA for AP Computer Science Principles. In her free time, Abigail enjoys community service, baking, and traveling.
Noah Amidon
Dartmouth College
Noah is a third-year at Dartmouth College majoring in Quantitative Social Science with minors in International Studies and Computer Science. At Dartmouth he is involved with Model United Nations, the Elections Planning and Advisory Committee, and the College Democrats. This is Noah’s third-year tutoring AP Biology. Noah is originally from Oxford, MS.
Matthew Anderson
Virginia Tech
Matthew is a senior at Virginia Tech double majoring in Data Science and Economics. This is his second year teaching classes at Global Teaching Project. Outside of class, he currently working in AI healthcare solutions. Outside of teaching and school, Matthew enjoys hiking, running, and football. Matthew is from Leesburg, VA.
Kadence Anding
Mississippi State University
Kadence Anding is a freshman at Mississippi State University majoring in computer science. She’s involved in club volleyball, IDEAL Woman, and the Black Student Association. In her free time, Kadence likes to crochet and knit, watch anime, and play pickleball. She is originally from Brandon, MS.
Alexa Berezowitz
Yale University, Stanford University
Alexa is a biomedical engineer originally from Kentucky, with a strong passion for advancing medical research and innovation. She graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering and a Certificate of Advanced Spanish Language. After completing a year of clinical research at UCLA, Alexa’s focus shifted to cardiothoracic research at Stanford University, where she is currently leading a project investigating a potentially novel gene in atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.
In the spring, Alexa plans to apply to MD-PhD programs with the goal of becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon. Her long-term vision is to lead a laboratory focused on developing biotechnological cardiac devices that can transform patient care in cardiovascular medicine.
Eliana Bonbrest
Harvard College
Eliana is a senior at Harvard College studying Biomedical Engineering with a minor in education. This is her first year working with the Global Teaching Project as a teaching assistant for AP Biology. Outside of school, Eliana enjoys running, hiking, and baking in her free time.
Christopher Bonney
Mississippi State University
I am a Freshman Mechanical Engineering Major at Mississippi State University. I am involved in Mississippi State Univeristy’s Space Cowboys. This is my first year working with Global Teaching Project. Outside of School I enjoy Art, and I am originally from Brandon, MS.
Nabu Bruk
Yale University
Nabu is a first-year at Yale College planning on majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. At Yale he is involved with Health Voices, Yale Rotaract, and Yale Club Running. Nabu also enjoys traveling with his family and trying different cuisines. This is Nabu’s first year as a teaching assistant in the Global Teaching Project organization. Nabu is originally from Seattle, WA.
Madison Butchko
Yale University
Originally from Michigan, Madison Butchko is pursuing a B.S. in Physics and a B.A. in East Asian Studies. She is passionate about making complex ideas accessible through clear and creative explanations. Outside of teaching, Madison loves writing, practicing calligraphy, playing piano, and developing baking recipes.
John Byler
Yale University
John Byler is a freshman at Yale studying Computer Science, Economics, and Humanities. This is his first year working with the Global Teaching Project. He is interested in machine learning, web development, philosophy, and politics. In his free time, John enjoys reading, running, weight lifting, and talking to people. He is originally from Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia.
Skylar Carr
University of Virginia
Skylar is a second-year at the University of Virginia studying biology and french, from Baltimore, Maryland. This is Skylar’s first year tutoring AP biology, and at UVA, she is involved with medical research and enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Maria Dolan
University of Virginia
Maria Dolan is a fourth-year student at the University of Virginia from St. Louis, Missouri, pursuing dual Bachelor’s degrees in Neuroscience and Computer Science. At UVA, she is involved with the University Honor System and the Best Buddies program. Outside of her academic pursuits, Maria enjoys traveling, playing golf, reading, and exploring her college town. This is her second year as a GTP tutor, and she’s excited to continue working with students in Mississippi.
Veronica Dunne
University of Notre Dame
Veronica Dunne is a Sophomore at the University of Notre Dame studying Computer Science. This is Veronica’s second year working with the Global Teaching Project as a Teaching Assistant for AP Computer Science Principles. Apart from tutoring, Veronica is on the Club Soccer team at Notre Dame and enjoys baking and playing pickleball in her free time. Veronica is originally from Starkville, Mississippi.
Maggie Dykstra
University of Virginia
Maggie Dykstra is a fourth-year at the University of Virginia double majoring in Cognitive Science and Computer Science, with minors in Data Science and Philosophy. In addition to working with the Global Teaching Project, Maggie is involved in research at the Darden School of Business and serves as a student consultant for SEED consulting. This is Maggie’s second year at GTP, and she is excited to be a Teaching Assistant for AP Computer Science Principles.
Thomas Fitzgerald
Georgia Tech
Thomas Fitzgerald is a third-year at the Georgia Institute of Technology, majoring in Applied Physics and minoring in Aerospace Engineering. This is Thomas’ first year working with Global Teaching Project. In addition to academics, Thomas is in leadership for Filipino Student Association and the Society of Physics Students at his school. In his free time, Thomas enjoys playing video games, filming funny videos, and riding his bike. He is originally from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jules Gallo
University of North Carolina
Jules is a Sophomore at UNC Chapel Hill studying Data Science and Peace, War, and Defense. This is his first year with the Global Teaching Project. He is studying abroad in Belgium for the Fall 2025 semester, completing a program on Trans-Atlantic Security at the Brussels School of Governance. Aside from school, he enjoys watching sports, playing board games, and competitive Pokémon. He is originally from Starkville, Mississippi.
William Harkless
University of Pennsylvania
William Harkless is a Senior at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Systems Science and Engineering, and minoring in Mathematics. William also has expertise in computer programming and has worked on several mobile and web-based apps, as well as co-founded a trading company for which he currently serves as CFO. William is a Mississippi native and has tutored and mentored students in elementary, middle and high school, as well as through Operation Shoestring.
Aidan Healy
Yale University
Aidan Healy is a junior at Yale studying philosophy and literature. This is Aidan’s first time working with GTP. He will be tutoring AP Biology. Outside of GTP, Aidan also tutors debate and social science courses to middle school and high school students. In addition to tutoring, Aidan likes to read, workout, play rugby, and talk to people. He is from Boston, Massachusetts.
Laila Henderson
Mississippi State University
Laila Henderson is a first-year at Mississippi State University majoring in software engineering with a minor in music. This is her first year working with the Global Teaching Project as a teaching assistant. Laila’s hobbies include playing the piano and saxophone, crocheting, journalism, and tutoring, of course. She is originally from Brandon, Mississippi.
Carson Hill
Georgia Tech
Carson Hill is a fourth-year student at Georgia Tech studying Physics. This is his fourth year working with the Global Teaching Project as a Teaching Assistant for AP Physics 1 and AP Computer Science Principles. In addition to tutoring, Carson enjoys coding, chess, photography, video editing, and graphic design. Carson is originally from Brandon, Mississippi.
Edward Hong
Carnegie Mellon University
Edward is a freshman at Carnegie Mellon University studying Mechanical Engineering with an additional major in Statistics and Machine Learning. This is his first year teaching classes at Global Teaching Project. Outside of class, he is involved in research and his school’s FSAE racing team. In his free time, Edward enjoys exercising, singing, and exploring retro games. He is from Leesburg, VA.
Elliott Hong
University of Virginia
Elliot is a fourth year at the University of Virginia. This is his second year working with the Global Teaching Project as a teaching assistant. Elliot has an extensive tutoring history and his passion lies within applying computer science in humanitarian contexts—his coursework and research lies in this field. He loves going to the gym, discovering new albums, and being involved in Greek life at UVA.
John Kiely
Yale University
John is a senior at Yale University majoring in Physics and Applied Mathematics. This is his second year teaching AP Physics with the Global Teaching Project. Outside of academics, he enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, hiking, and cooking.
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Wyatt Kremer
Yale University
Wyatt Kremer is a recent graduate of Yale University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Intensive Physics and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations with an Advanced Language Certificate in ancient Egyptian. This is his fourth year with the Global Teaching Project as an AP Physics 1 Teaching Assistant. He has broad interests in theoretical physics and Egyptian philology. Additionally, he loves collecting rocks and minerals as well as hiking. Wyatt was born and raised in Minden, Nevada.
Gauri Kumar
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Gauri is a junior at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign studying electrical engineering. This is her third year working as an AP Physics 1 teaching assistant for the Global Teaching Project. In her free time, Gauri loves to take apart machines, play tennis, and spend time outdoors. She is also the Vice President of the University’s Radio Club, and has a HAM radio license.
Rahul Kumar
Mississippi State University
Rahul Kumar is a Senior at Mississippi State University studying Computer Engineering. This is his third year working with the Global Teaching Project as a teaching assistant for AP Computer Science Principles. In his free time, Rahul enjoys playing tennis, programming, and going to the gym. Rahul is originally from Greenville, Mississippi.
Nhaomi Lartey
Harvard University
Nhaomi is a junior at Harvard studying computer science and sociology with a minor in education. Passionate about educational equity, she’s involved in many public service spaces on campus. In her free time, you can catch her baking brownies, reading a good book, or crocheting while vibing to music.
Abigail Lau
Harvard University
Abigail Lau is a junior at Harvard studying Molecular and Cellular Biology. This is her first year working with the Global Teaching Project. She is originally from San Francisco, California. Apart from work, Abigail enjoys hiking, writing, listening to music, being outdoors, and talking with friends in her free time.
Numa Maryam
University of Mississippi
Numa Maryam is a senior at the University of Mississippi studying Biology. This is her third year working with the Global Teaching Project as a Teaching Assistant for AP Biology. In her free time, she likes hiking, cooking, and doing arts and crafts. Numa is originally from Oxford, Mississippi.
Kameron McCuller
Mississippi State University
Kameron is a junior at Mississippi State University majoring in Computer Science. At Mississippi State, Kameron participates in the cyber-security club and enjoys coding small projects. Additionally, he enjoys video games and working out in the gym.
Annie McIntyre
University of Virginia
Annie McIntyre is a fourth-year student at the University of Virginia, majoring in Nursing. In addition to tutoring AP Biology with the Global Teaching Project, Annie works at a local family-owned running store in Charlottesville, participates in research through the School of Nursing, and enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family.
Shivani Nadella
University of Maryland
Shivani Nadella is a sophomore at the University of Maryland studying computer science, with minors in data science and business. Originally from Chantilly, Virginia, she enjoys spending time with friends, reading, traveling, and trying new restaurants. This is Shivani’s first year working with the Global Teaching Project as a Teaching Assistant.
Srikar Nadella
University of Virginia
Srikar is a 3rd year student at the University of Virginia who is studying Computer Science and Data Science. This is his second year teaching with the Global Teaching Project as an AP CSP teaching assistant. In his free time, he likes to play sports (basketball, football, and golf), watch TV shows, cook, and make music.
Paige Nothelfer
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Paige is a sophomore at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, majoring in electrical engineering and minoring in computer science. This is Paige’s second year working with the Global Teaching Project as a teaching assistant for AP Computer Science Principles. On campus, she is a research assistant for projects surrounding smart caches, as well as EV Concept where she is part of the electrical team that designs custom parts for the electrical car’s engine. In her free time, she enjoys reading, working out, and crocheting.
Anvita Panchumarthy
University of Virginia
Anvita is a first-year at the University of Virginia studying biomedical engineering. At UVA, she is involved with the Frugal Innovations in Sustainable Healthcare club and dances with the team Virginia Ke Aashiq. Outside of school, Anvita enjoys hiking, reading, and playing pickleball.
Adi Patel
Mississippi State University
Adi is a senior at Mississippi State University studying Computer Science with a minor in mathematics. This is his first year working with the Global Teaching Project as an AP Computer Science teaching assistant. He likes to find solutions to every day problems using computers. In his free time, he likes to play tennis, snowboard, and play video games.
Tre’ Peterson
Yale University
Tre’ Peterson is a Sophomore at Yale majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Named the 2019 Aflac Student of the Year, Tre’ is an accomplished student-athlete and is currently a Running Back on the Yale Football Team. Tre’ has extensive tutoring and volunteering experience through his work with the Omega Lamplighters and the Columbus Scholars SAT camp. Tre’ is also a talented artist and musician and enjoys sketching and playing the piano in his free time.
Madeline Pitre
Yale University
Madeline Pitre is a senior at Yale University, majoring in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry with an Advanced Language Certificate in Spanish. Born and raised in Biloxi, MS, this is her first semester with the Global Teaching Project as an AP Computer Science Principles tutor, and she can’t wait to give back to her home state! Outside of classes, Madeline researches genetic variation and immune-linked adaptation at the Yale School of Medicine and hopes to attend graduate school to continue studying the genetic basis of human disease. In her free time, she also enjoys running, reading, listening to music, and watching shows with friends.
Pierce Preston
University of Virginia/em>
Pierce is a second year student at the University of Virginia studying economics and statistics. In his free time, Pierce enjoys listening to music and playing sports.
Claire Qu
Yale University/Harvard Medical School
Claire is current Master’s in Biomedical Informatics student at Harvard Medical School, and a recent graduate of Yale University, where she studied computer science. This is her third year working with the Global Teaching Project as a Teaching Assistant for AP Computer Science Principles. Apart from tutoring, Claire was the captain of the Yale Gymnastics Team, enjoys watching the sunset, and traveling. Claire is originally from Fremont, California.
Janani Sekar
Harvard College
Janani is a recent graduate of Harvard College, where she studied Applied Math and Economics. She is currently an AI Research Fellow at the University of Chicago, and plans to begin her PhD in Economics this fall. Outside of meeting the awesome students at GTP, Janani likes trying new kinds of food, going on hikes, and playing board games with friends.
Mythri Sekar
Washington University in St. Louis
Mythri Sekar is a senior at Washington University in St. Louis studying Computer Science and Math. Mythri is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. She has been a tutor for AP Computer Science Principles as well as AP Biology as part of the Global Teaching Project. She is a computer science teaching assistant at school and serves as the President for WashU Women in CS. In her free time, Mythri enjoys hiking, traveling, coxing, and spending time with friends and family.
Paulo Silva
Mississippi State University
Paulo Silva is a Sophomore at Mississippi State University studying Electrical Engineering. This is his first year working with the Global Teaching Project as a teaching assistant for AP Computer Science Principles. Apart from school, Paulo plays violin in Mississippi State’s orchestra and enjoys reading and playing tennis in his free time.
Ryan Steele
University of Virginia
Originally from New York, Ryan is a senior at the University of Virginia pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Global Sustainability. She is passionate about combining technicality and creativity, finding that CS and design are both deeply interconnected and increasingly powerful when used together. Outside of academics, Ryan is interested in photography, travelling, and playing guitar. This is her second year with GTP and she is excited to be a TA for AP Computer Science Principles.
Trevor Steele
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Trevor is a second year student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Business. This is Trevor’s first time working with the Global Teaching Project. Outside of GTP, he used to tutor high school students in SAT math. In his free time, Trevor likes to backpack, play guitar, and hang out with friends.
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Alaina Tang
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Originally from New York, Alaina moved to Brandon, Mississippi, when she was a child. Now, Alaina is a first-year student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University majoring in aerospace engineering with focus on the astronautics track. At Embry-Riddle, Alaina is involved in the Icarus Sounding Rocket Program, Astronomy Club, and the Society of Women Engineers. Outside of school, Alaina enjoys playing piano, flute, and crocheting. This is Alaina’s first yearl working with Global Teaching.
Jack Thornton
University of Virginia
Jack Thornton is a 3rd year student at the University of Virginia studying Systems Engineering. This is his second year working as a teaching assistant in AP Physics 1 with Global Teaching Project. Outside of the classroom, Jack enjoys golfing, hiking, and playing basketball. Jack is originally from Purcellville, Virginia.
Christa Tuohy
University of Virginia
Christa is a third year at the University of Virginia studying Civil Engineering with a concentration in Infrastructure Systems. This is Christa’s first year working with the Global Teaching Project as a Teaching Assistant for AP Computer Science. Christa is passionate about supporting children of all ages in their learning and growth. Apart from tutoring, Christa enjoys running, skiing, and reading.
Aaron Van
University of Mississippi
Aaron is a fourth-year student at the University of Mississippi majoring in Biology and Neuroscience with a minor in Chemistry. He’s on the pre-optometry track and passionate about eye health and patient care. Along with his coursework, Aaron has experience tutoring science students and volunteering in healthcare settings. Outside of school, he enjoys going to the gym, playing tennis and pickleball.
Miles Woodcock
University of Virginia
Miles Woodcock is a 2nd year student at the University of Virginia studying Electrical Engineering. This is first year working as a teaching assistant with Global Teaching Project. Outside of the classroom, Miles enjoys golfing, playing basketball, and reading. Miles is from McLean, Virginia.
Dylan Yang
Yale University
Dylan Yang is a student-athlete at Yale University studying Environmental Studies with a focus on green engineering and renewable energy. He joined the Global Teaching Project during the 2025 Summer Program, where he supported students in AP Physics. Originally from Suffern, New York, Dylan has experience mentoring youth through coaching football and basketball and volunteering in his community. At Yale, he plays Defensive End on the football team. In his free time, Dylan enjoys watching sports, reading, sneaker shopping, and working out.
Roman Zrajevsky
Virginia Tech
Roman Zrajevsky is a student at Virginia Tech where he is pursuing a degree in CS (with a minor in Mathematics). Roman is originally from Kyrgyzstan and came to the US at a very young age. Roman currently works as an undergraduate TA to a 2nd year CS class at Virginia Tech, so will bring a great deal of tutoring experience to our program. As a first-generation college student himself, he is excited to help mentor and guide our students.
Gabe Zwilling
Howard University
Gabriel Zwilling is a third-year student at Howard University, studying Mechanical Engineering, with a concentration in Aerospace Engineering. At Howard, Gabriel is a mentor to younger students, and a tutor for Physics and Calculus. Outside of academics, Gabe loves cooking and baking, listening to music, running, and he loves to spend time with his friends and family. This is Gabe’s first time working with the Global Teaching Project, and he is looking forward to being a Teaching Assistant for AP Physics.