Staff
- CS61B@: Can see or respond to emails for cs61b@berkeley.edu
- DSP: Can see the DSP letter of accommodations (knowing whether or not a student is DSP does not count as DSP access).
- Student Support: Can see student support meeting notes, extenuating circumstances form responses, and see/respond to emails for cs61b-student-support@berkeley.edu
Instructors
Justin Yokota he/him
Hi All! I’m Justin (he/him), one of the co-instructors for 61B and 61C this semester. As an undergraduate, I did a double math/CS major, and completed a fifth-year masters in a parallel computing project (all at Berkeley). I additionally worked as a TA for nine semesters, with a focus on exam writing. Outside of work, I spend most of my time playing Celeste (9D is brutal) and solving/writing puzzles as part of BMT and teammate. Part 1 of 2: Literal wariness snacks overpays, but fries alert scams. Foaming clams?
Head TAs
Daniel Wang he/him/his
Hello! I’m Daniel, a junior majoring in Computer Science from San Diego, CA. Besides teaching, I also enjoy graphic design, fashion, and badminton. Outside of class, you’ll probably find me around a local cafe, library, or literally everywhere. Feel free to reach out, I’d love to meet and talk!
Erik Kizior he/him/his
Hey! I’m Erik, a 4th year majoring in EECS. I love eating burritos, playing Smash, and sleeping. I’m so excited to be teaching CS 61B this spring and I hope you have a fun time in this class!
Teresa Luo she/her/hers
Hi! I’m Teresa, a senior majoring in Computer Science and Data Science. I am currently getting my daily dose of Corgi content on xiaohongshu, restarting my Duolingo streak, and learning about art history : ) Looking forward to a fun semester with you all!
Vanessa Teo she/her/hers
Hi! I’m Vanessa, a senior from the Bay Area studying Computer Science and Environmental Economics & Policy. I love live music, snowboarding, sportfishing, adding places to my beli, and learning new languages. This is my 7th and final time (</3) teaching 61B (woo!) and I’m incredibly excited to meet everyone! :)
TAs
AJ DeMarinis He/Him/His
Hi I’m AJ, a senior studying CS! This is my second semester teaching 61B. Cooking is pretty much my favorite thing to do. I also enjoy reading, skiing, and climbing. My favorite restaurant in Berkeley is Vik’s Chaat and I like to spend my Friday nights playing games with my friends or listening to live music.
Anirudh Sreerama he/him/his
Hello everyone! I’m Anirudh, a junior majoring in Math and CS from the Bay, and this is my fourth time as a 61B TA. In my free time, I LOVE playing video games like Smash (Kirby is the best) and Overcooked. I also really enjoy speed-solving Sudokus or KenKens and playing the NYT games. I’m super duper excited to work with you all :)
Anniyat Karymsak HE/HIM/HIS
Hi! My name is Anniyat and I am a senior from Kazakhstan. Apart from teaching, I really enjoy reading classics, ballroom dancing, and listening to Frank Sinatra’s songs. When it comes to food, I am (unhealthily) obsessed with Seoul Hotdog!
Ashley Kao she/her/hers
Hi! I’m Ashley and I’m a fourth-year EECS major from Irvine, CA. This is my sixth time on 61B(L) staff. I like cats, public transit, shiny Pokemon, cursed data structures, and 61bees. I also enjoy making bad jokes, memorizing random facts, and exploring the Bay Area. Looking forward to meeting y’all!
Dylan Hamuy he/him/his
Welcome to 61B! I’m Dylan and this is my 6th semester teaching 61B. I’m thrilled to help you become a better software engineers as we learn all sorts of essential computer science fundamentals together. Always feel free to reach out about anything!
Elana Ho she/her/hers
Hi! I’m Elana, a fourth year majoring in computer science and French. In my free time, I enjoy drawing, learning new languages, and watching anime. This is my sixth time TAing for CS 61B, and I’m super excited to meet you all! Please feel free to reach out about anything :3
Kanav Mittal he/him/his
Hi! My name is Kanav, and I’m a fourth-year EECS major. My interests include software engineering, AI, and biology. In my free time, you can find me hiking the Fire Trails, watching sitcoms, or trying all the restaurants around Berkeley. I’m also a massive Taylor Swift fan (folklore and 1989 are my favorites). Looking forward to meeting all of you!
Kevin Sheng he/him/his
Hi y’all! I’m a senior majoring in CS, and this will be my sixth time teaching CS 61B. When I’m not rambling about data structures, you might catch me working in Soda, working out at RSF, or catching up with lectures at various Cafes around Berkeley. Looking forward to an amazing semester with y’all!
Mihir Mirchandani he/him/his
yooo! what’s good my 61Besties! I’m Mihir, a 4th year from Mountain View, CA. This is my 7th and final semester teaching at Berkeley. Something new I’m trying to pick up this semester is pickleball. 61B will always be my favorite course and hopefully I can share that excitement with y’all. I look forward to meeting everyone and having a great semester :D
Stella Kaval she/her/hers
Hi! I’m Stella, a senior CS major, and this is my fourth time on the CS61B staff. My goal this semester is to create a welcoming environment where course concepts are approachable and learning is a fun experience for everyone. Outside of class, you might find me enjoying an iced vanilla latte, capturing sunset pics on the Berkeley fire trails, or binge-watching reality TV!
Wilson Fung he/him/his
Hi everyone! I’m a senior studying CS with a DS minor. This is my 4th semester teaching CS61B/L as a TA, but I did Tutor for Data8 in Summer 2023. I came into Berkeley as ChemE and changed my major 7+ times before deciding on CS my sophomore spring, when I took 61B. In my free time, I love exploring new food spots, working at cafes, playing volleyball, and vlogging!
Tutors
Amy Wang she/her/hers
Hi! I’m Amy, a second year studying CogSci, Neuro, and a bit of CS. I love spending time with my cats, reading, and playing video games (when I have the time–rare). I’m super excited to be a part of course staff this semester–looking forward to meeting everyone! :]
Dawn Schumacher he/they/theirs
Hey everyone! I’m Dawn, a second-year data science / environmental science major. I love to cook, inline skate, and play board games (such as Blood on the Clocktower) in my spare time. I’m so excited to meet everyone, and I hope to help make this semester as awesome as it can be for all of you!
Isabel Dong she/her/hers
hi! i’m isabel, a sophomore intended business + data science from the bay area. i’m a huge fan of women’s college basketball, snoopy, the new york times connections, and collecting smiskis. in my free time, you can find me playing basketball, listening to taylor swift, or sneaking onto tennis courts to play pickleball. excited to meet y’all :)
Jonathan Gasser-Brennan he/him/his
Hi I’m a sophomore studying undeclared but trying to switch into CS (WOOO comprehensive review!). I like lifting, watching mma, playing violin, and baking. Catch me playing mariachi music or going out on a Friday night. Koja Kitchen and Papa John’s are my favorite restaurants in Berkeley.
Karen Meng she/her/hers
Hi!! I’m Karen, a second-year EECS major from Davis and a first-time tutor for 61B! I listen to music a lotttt (mostly cpop, but feel free to rec me anything!), and I’m trying to spend more time doing “research” on this seemingly intangible thing called grass (lmk if u have any leads lol). Looking forward to a 61Brilliant semester :D
Marcus Koh he/him/his
Hello! I am Marcus, sophomore studying Computer Science and Physics, and I’m excited to be a tutor for 61B this semester. Outside of academics, I enjoy skiing, Rocket League, board games, and listening to EDM. I usually spend my Friday nights gaming, sleeping, or hanging out with friends. When it comes to food, my go-to restaurant in Berkeley is Racha’s Cafe.
Shrithan Sandadi he/him/his
Hi everyone! I’m Shrithan, a third-year CS major from Indiana and this is my third time on course staff. I’m a huge Colts and Pacers fan, and I’m always looking for new movie and show recommendations. Feel free to reach out about anything and I’m excited for a great semester ahead!
