Our Team
Our tutors, engineers, and team members
Zack Nawrocki (RPI 2020)
Founder of Troy Tutors, CS Tutor, CS Lecturer
Zack graduated from RPI in 2020, with a degree in CS and dual concentrations in AI & data and systems & software (HVAC/Lighting research). He was one of the first engineers at a successful environmental blockchain startup. He owns 3 software companies and is the founder of an engineering University. He is also employed full-time at a company that is making breakthrough innovations with blockchain, ML, and data, to help solve climate change. He’s been tutoring for over a decade and dedicates some weekly availability on Troy Tutors.
Matthew Y. (RPI 2022)
CS Tutor, ECSE Tutor, and Software Engineer
Matthew is a former RPI CS Mentor and a Masters Computer and Systems Engineering Co-Term RPI alumni, who graduated in 2022. They have years of experience tutoring students in CS subjects, both as a mentor and as the default CS resource for members of RPI Swim & Dive. Matthew is a Software Engineer at Capital One and the Chief Technology Officer of an educational software startup.
Chloe N. (RPI 2024)
Chemistry Tutor
Chloe is an Industrial Chemistry Major at RPI, specializing in physical chemistry and chemical engineering. She has been tutoring chemistry for 5 years now, including the IPERSIST mentoring program at RPI. She is well versed in both conceptual understanding and hands-on lab experience.
Nicholas C. (RPI 2023)
CS, ECSE, and HASS Tutor
Nick is a Computer & Systems Engineering and Computer Science dual major at RPI. He has tutored CS1 and Data Structures for ALAC and has been a UGSA for Computer Hardware Design. Nick is pursuing a master's in ECSE with a focus on machine learning. Along with his mathematical and programmatic skills, he has a passionate interest in music and its combination with technology.
Alina Z. (Rutgers 2026)
Engineering and Math Tutor
Alina is a Rutgers student pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree with a concentration in Aerospace and a Math minor. She was an electromechanical systems instructor for SLAAM 2023 at Rutgers and has experience tutoring for SAT, Math, English, and Arabic to elementary-high school students. She is currently doing research on robotics and plasma generation. She loves running and being outside!
Daegan F. (RPI 2023)
ESCE Tutor
Daegan is a Dual Electrical Engineering and Mathematics Major at RPI. He has been tutoring since high school, has been working in the field of electronics for over a decade, has completed two design-based internships, and has completed undergraduate research under Dr. Rees in bioelectronics.
Henry O. (RPI 2024)
Chemical Engineering Tutor
Henry is a chemical engineering major at RPI, enrolled in the Accel program. His favorite classes were Transport Phenomena I and II. He is involved in RPI research for Zha lab, in which he has worked on projects from sustainable plastic alternatives to analysis of solution phase protein data, to optimize formation of biodegradable coatings, which could be used in biomedical devices. His hobbies include going to the gym and cooking.
Cassie V. (RPI 2022)
Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering Tutor
Cassie is an RPI student who dual majored in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering and graduated in May 2022. She is now continuing her education at RPI as an Aeronautical Engineering co-terminal student. Cassie has been tutoring for several years and has gained engineering experience through her various internships in engineering test and design.
Nicole L. (Rutgers 2026)
CS Tutor
Nicole is currently an assignment writer and recitation instructor at Rutgers, New Brunswick for Data Structures (cs112) and Intro to CS (cs111), respectively. Pursuing a dual degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Nicole also has years of experience tutoring algebra, geometry, calculus, and physics. Besides tutoring, Nicole works as a research assistant and an ambassador for the School of Engineering, and has completed internships at Picatinny Arsenal in the Printed Electronics Technologies Branch (PETB) and at Merit Controls, a company that designs control systems for solar energy farms. Nicole is passionate about studying pedagogy, motivating students, and helping her tutees reach their full potential.
Timothy P. (Rutgers 2025)
Engineering and Math Tutor
Timothy is an Industrial and Systems Engineering at Rutgers University with a minor in Mathematics. He is a popular choice for friends who needed help with homework, having earned top marks in Physics and Probability, and is an orientation leader responsible for welcoming, preparing, and engaging incoming Rutgers students in preparation for their first semester at Rutgers.
Nicholas L. (Rutgers 2024)
CS Tutor
Nick is currently pursuing a bachelor’s in Computer Science and Philosophy. He is passionate about teaching and helping others. In his spare time he teaches kids Brazilian jiu jitsu. Teaching children has aided in his development as a tutor, as children tend to need very simple and concise explanation. Nick’s favorite class at Rutgers is Discrete Structures I.
Peter C. (BU 2022)
PT Tutor
Peter is a third-year graduate student undergoing Boston University's Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. He is a PT Aide at Boston University's Center for Neurorehabilitation and is involved with the Adaptive Sports program at Franciscan Children's Hospital as a volunteer/coach.
Julian Herman (Rutgers 2023)
CS Tutor
Julian graduated from Rutgers in 2023 with a B.Sc. in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics. He has experience tutoring independently for 5 years and also worked for Stevens Institute of Technology’s Math Department to educate and inspire local elementary school students in mathematics in an after-school program. Julian loves sharing knowledge and finding new ways to breakdown complex subjects. Additionally, he greatly enjoys learning new programming languages, studying algorithms, and understanding how software/computer systems work under the hood.
Stephanya Moran (RPI 2022)
Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering Tutor
Stephanya is an RPI 2022 graduate with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and a concentration in Biomaterials. She completed the pre-medical advising track and spent 3 years as an I-Persist mentor and senior mentor for chemistry. She also tutored as an RPI ALAC mentor for chemistry, biomaterials, and bioimaging/bioinstrumentation. Currently, she is working as a process engineer for WL Gore in medical products.
Luke W. (RPI 2023)
CS and Engineering Tutor
Luke is a former RPI TA in Data Structures and Embedded Control, and a CS and CSE student at RPI. He has multiple years of one-on-one tutoring and RPI mentoring experience. He has held three internships and a couple part-time jobs in areas ranging from silicon fabrication to data engineering/science. He currently has a full-time post-graduation offer at Palantir Technologies. He also has RPI undergraduate research experience in deep learning and computer vision under Dr. Charles Stewart.
Akshay B. (RPI 2023)
Math and Physics Tutor
Akshay is a RPI student majoring in Math and Physics. They are currently a senior mentor for the I-PERSIST program and has multiple years of tutoring experience in both math and physics, so they are comfortable working with a variety of different learning styles.
Michael A. (RPI 2022)
Mechanical Engineering Tutor
Michael received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at RPI in 2022. He is currently obtaining a Masters of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at RPI. He has had private tutoring experience teaching chess and math to high schoolers and younger kids. He enjoys playing basketball and watching Naruto in his free time.
William L. (RPI 2025)
CS Tutor
William is a Computer Science and ITWS dual major at RPI. He has experience as an ALAC tutor, where he taught Data Structures and CS1, but is also very knowledgeable in courses such as Calculus 1 and 2, Multivariable Calculus, and Foundations of Computer Science. On his free time, he likes to play guitar and lift weights.
Kevin L. (Rutgers 2026)
Engineering, Science, and Math Tutor
Kevin is a Mechanical Engineering major at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. He has over seven years of tutoring experience, mainly with mathematics and physics, and has also worked in a contract capacity for the Rutgers Learning Centers. He uses a variety of pedagogical techniques like metacognitive analysis, mental models, and simulated test-taking to most effectively help students learn and succeed. Outside of tutoring, he also has extensive experience working on high-impact engineering projects from his time as a Mechatronics Intern at Aersys Incorporated and a Junior Lead at the AIAA-Rutgers Rocket Propulsion Laboratory.
Eric G. (BU 2025)
CS Tutor
Eric is a Computer Science and Statistics major at Boston University and is pursuing a minor in Gender Studies. He has previous experience in education as a teacher intern at a preschool, working as a one-on-one computer science instructor, a course assistant for CS111, and instructing his own tech camp.