Tutoring Resources
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: PROGRAM UPDATE: WE ARE LIVE!
About the Program
The Computer Science Department recognized the importance of sustaining academic support for students across all course levels. The goal of the new tutor program is to establish a sustainable, department-managed tutoring system that supports student success while also keeping tutors motivated and engaged. This program provides consistent academic support across both lower- and upper-level Computer Science courses, creating a reliable and structured resource that benefits students and tutors alike.
Schedule Tutoring
To ensure student success in all of our Computer Science courses, we offer 1:1 tutoring for both lower-level required courses (CMSC131, CMSC132, CMSC216, CMSC250, CMSC330, and CMSC351) as well as selected upper-level CS courses. Below, you will find the list of upper-level tutoring options available for Fall 2025.
Our tutors are here to support you in preparing for exams, working through homework assignments, and making progress on projects. While they will not complete assignments, write code, or do the work on your behalf, they will provide guidance that helps you grow as an independent learner. Tutors encourage critical thinking, assist you in identifying areas where you may be struggling, and help you develop strategies to find your own solutions. The goal is to empower you with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in your Computer Science courses.
Meet Our Tutors
Vedant Agrawal is an MS student in Computer Science with a strong passion for mathematics. His research focuses on Generative AI detection and watermarking, as well as 3D Gaussian Splatting. Outside of academics, he enjoys playing basketball, watching Bollywood movies, and dancing.
Eileen Chen is a MS student in Computer Science, with previous experience as a teaching assistant for CMSC132 and CMSC216. On campus, she’s currently an engineer for Hack4Impact and was a tech team organizer for Bitcamp and Technica, quantitative developer for Smith Investment Fund, and member of club volleyball for the previous three years. Outside of academics, Eileen loves to hiking, rollerblading, hammocking on campus, rock climbing, and exploring new cafes.
Ezra Silver-Isenstadt is a senior majoring in Computer Science and Music Composition with a minor in Philosophy. He is Co-President of UMD’s animal rights club (Animals for Animals) and a teacher at the U.S. Chess Center. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, writing songs, and drinking tea.
Laurel Sun is a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Mathematics. On campus, she's involved in Vertically Integrated Projects, serves as a CMNS ambassador, and is interested in robotics and human-computer interaction. Outside of school, Laurel enjoys running, playing soccer, and reading.
Candace Sun is a senior majoring in Computer Science, with a minor in General Business. On campus, she is involved as the president of the Google Developer Student Club, a Department of Psychology TA, and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK). In her free time, Candace enjoys photography, music, and cooking.
Jonathan Xu is a student majoring in Computer Science with an interest in machine learning and software engineering. He enjoys building projects that apply coding and quantitative analysis to real world problems. Jonathan has experience working with Python, data analysis, problem solving across a range of technical topics, among various other areas of computer science. Outside of academics, he enjoys rock climbing, watching movies, and eating good food.
PROFESSORS & TA OFFICE HOURS
In addition to tutoring services, we strongly encourage students to attend professor and teaching assistant (TA) office hours as an important resource. Office hours provide a valuable opportunity to ask questions, review class materials, and gain clarity on course concepts directly from your instructors and TAs. Taking advantage of both tutoring and office hours will help you maximize your academic success. Be sure to check your course syllabus for the specific office hours schedule.
HELP YOUR PEERS SUCCEED! GET PAID!
We are now hiring tutor for Spring 2026
If you are interested in becoming a CMSC tutor, please reach out to cs-tutoring [at] umd [dot] edu.