Contact Tutors

Below, you can check out all contact tutors and their bios! This is a great resource for students who would like to expand their knowledge in a general field, without being confined to a certain class. For example, math contact tutors would be able to help you with math classes that we do not currently offer, like Geometry. If you are interested, please take a look at these fabulous contact tutors!

If you are interested in their services, please contact them through their email. They should notify you of the additional details to sign up.

Math

Algebra - Kamisi Adetunji

Algebra and Precalculus - Valen Chapel

Calculus - Chinmay Singh
Hello! My name is Kamisi Adetunji, my pronouns are she/her, and I’m a junior at NCSSM. I’m so excited to be a SMath tutor this year! Algebra is one of my favorite subjects within math, as it reminds me of solving puzzles. I have taken math classes up to Precalculus and previously tutored fifth graders in Math and Reading subjects. My other academic interests include biology and chemistry. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching shows and movies, cooking, playing tennis and ping pong, crocheting, and playing piano! I can’t wait to meet you! 

Contact Email: adetunji23o@ncssm.edu
Hi everyone! My name is Valen Chapel and I am a rising senior at NCSSM. I am very excited to be tutoring Algebra and Precalculus! In the past, I have had experience tutoring peers in biology and chemistry. I have also always loved math and enjoy the process of getting to think more deeply about the material I have learned from a new perspective through teaching it to others. Outside of school, I love to be active and work out, especially when it involves playing a sport or going for a run. I also enjoy playing the piano and listening to music.

Contact Email: chapel22v@ncssm.edu
Hello! My name is Chinmay Singh, and I will be tutoring math/calculus. I love to teach, and I've tutored many students over the years in subjects all over. Out of all of the topics I've explored so far in my academic career, biology and calculus have to be my favorites. Outside of school, I love to listen to music, learn new martial arts/practice my base martial art, taekwondo, and playing video games. I look forward to working with you all soon!

Contact Email: singh22c@ncssm.edu

English/Humanities

SAT/ACT Reading and Writing, Essay Writing - Ava Carfaro

SAT/ACT Reading and Writing, Essay Writing - Zenith Jarrett
Hello! My name is Ava Carfaro (they/them) and I'm a senior at NCSSM! I'll be a contact tutor teaching in the topics of English/Humanities, with my primary focus being on SAT/ACT reading and writing sections, as well as essay proofreading. My main experience comes from having writing being a hobby of mine, and loving every essay assignment that I'm given in school. That, and I have taken and studied for the SAT multiple times and have completed its essay section. I also compete in Poetry Out Loud! As for tutoring experience, I have been a Science Olympiad coach for three years now, and I absolutely love it. Besides tutoring and writing, some of my other hobbies include Science Olympiad and theatre/chorale. I'm looking forward to meeting you all and being able to talk to you. Reach out to me if you ever need anything!

Contact Email: carfaro22a@ncssm.edu
​Hi! My name is Zenith, I use they/them pronouns, and I’m a senior at NCSSM. I’ve tutored students in all levels of math through Calculus in the past, but recently, I’ve started shifting my focus towards the Humanities. I like to write and read poetry, and I love writing essays more than anything else in school. Outside of the classroom, you can probably find me playing music or writing more because it’s something I love to do!

Contact Email: jarrett22j@ncssm.edu

Biology

Dhyey Shah

Hi! I am Dhyey Shah (he/him), a rising senior at NCSSM. Biology is a very interesting field to me, so I decided to tutor it! Aside from the multiple biology-related courses I have taken, I have experience teaching the event "Water Quality" for my former middle school's Science Olympiad team as well as the events "Weather Permitting" and "Data Crunchers" for a local elementary school's Science Olympiad team. Within biology, I am most interested in the field of neuroscience! Outside of school, you would likely see me hanging out with friends, playing video games, or soccer. I am excited to meet you all!

Contact Email: shah22d@ncssm.edu​

Mac Barnes

Hey y'all my name is Mac, my pronouns are He/Him/His and I am a rising senior this year. I have had lots of experience tutoring, from elementary all the way through AP classes in High school. I myself have taken AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus BC,  and AP Environmental Science, among other classes in these subject areas as well as tutored students for these classes as well. In my free time I enjoy making art, running, playing soccer, and cooking. Looking forward to getting to know you! 

Contact Email: barnes22j@ncssm.edu

Chemistry - Alicia Bao

Hey everyone! I'm Alicia Bao, and I'm excited to be a tutoring chemistry. I particularly enjoy learning about chemistry and art in school. Outside of school, I'm more focused on social justice, sustainability, and art. I'm so excited to meet everyone!

Contact Email: bao22a@ncssm.edu

Coding - Ganning Xu

Hey everyone! I’m Ganning Xu (he/him) and I’m a junior this year at NCSSM. Previously, I’ve mentored JavaScript and Python students to introduce them to programming. I have experience in Python, JavaScript, NodeJS, Azure Functions, and Web dev (React, NextJS, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap). My Github is @ganning127 so if you wanna stalk me feel free to. Outside of coding I like to swim and bike and try new food. If you have any food recs near durham please reach out to me. I’m super excited to teach anyone how to program, best practices about programming, or help with anything that you may need assistance with!

Contact Email: xu23g@ncssm.edu

Spanish - Valeria Ontiveros

​Hello I’m Valeria Ontiveros and my pronouns are she/her! I’m from High Point, NC and am a rising senior at NCSSM. I’m super excited to be a tutor for Spanish! I am a native speaker but have continued to take Spanish courses to improve my language skills. Outside of class, I like to cook and bake all kinds of foods. I also enjoy swimming and spending time with Nala, my German Shepard puppy!

Contact Email: ontiveros22v@ncssm.edu