Our Tutors
Ryder Lariviere, Co-Founder
Yale University
Hi everyone! I’m Ryder Lariviere, and I’m recent graduate of The Branson School currently in my first year at Yale. Go Bulldogs! In high school, I maintained a 4.0 GPA and received 5s on AP Calculus BC, AP English, AP Statistics, and AP Chinese. In addition to being an AP and National Merit Commended Scholar, I was a Print Editor for The Blazer, Captain of Branson’s Boys Varsity Tennis Team, and leader of our on-campus makerspace and theater production club. Outside of school, I taught Mixed Martial Arts, volunteered with the Scouts BSA National Youth Council, and built low-cost science kits through my non-profit, STEMfinity. I love tinkering on a good maker project, including recently programming a DIY portable weather station. In my free time, you’ll find me backpacking, playing the ukulele, cooking (hit me up on my fried poke recipe!), on the tennis court, and of course hanging out with friends and family. I can’t wait to meet and work with you!
Kasra Panahi, Co-Founder
University of Pennsylvania
Hi, I’m Kasra! I’m a recent graduate of The Branson School currently in my first year at UPenn. During high school, I had a 4.0 GPA and was an AP Scholar, receiving 5s on 3 AP exams (English, Calculus BC, and Statistics). In addition, I was a photo editor for The Blazer, Founder & President of the Computer Science for Community Club, Middle Eastern affinity group leader, and small business owner. Outside of school, I enjoy playing tennis, improving my coding skills, and recently even developing an Alzheimer's disease progression tracker. In my free time, I love meeting new people, reading a good book, baking, laughing with friends, and trying new restaurants with family. I’m super excited to meet all of you!
Chanpisey Ung, Tutor
Cornell University
Hi! My name is Chanpisey. I recently graduated from the Branson School with a 3.95 UW GPA. I am currently a freshman at Cornell University with plans to major in physics and mathematics. During my Junior Year at the Branson School, I doubled in mathematics and expanded my physics knowledge by taking a course on quantum mechanics and special relativity at Stanford University over the summer. In my Senior year, I doubled in mathematics once again and tripled in science totaling 5 AP courses (English Composition, Statistics, Calculus AB, Chemistry, and Physics 2), 5 Honors classes, and 12 STEM courses during my time at Branson. By the end of my senior year, I became an AP Scholar with honors and broke the Branson School post-COVID science record. Outside of academics, I played girls lacrosse at Branson and led the school’s Asian American and Asian Affinity Group. During my free time I enjoy hiking, pilates, sewing, playing pickleball, cooking, baking, reading about physics and chemistry, and doing calculus. I can’t wait to work with you!
Cooper Tenney, Tutor
Stanford University
Hi, my name is Cooper Tenney and I recently graduated from Branson high school with a 4.0 unweighted GPA in 2024. I was admitted to Stanford University, and I am super excited to attend this fall. In high school I played varsity baseball for four years, volunteered for a juvenile justice non-profit, created a documentary as part of a summer fellowship, interned for a small hedge fund, and even attended a 3-week course at Stanford one summer! I also went through the athletic recruiting process. While I ultimately am not playing a collegiate sport, I was recruited to multiple Division III schools, giving me lots of experience in that field. I can’t wait to help out with the college process which I know firsthand can be confusing and overwhelming.
Max Mohan, Tutor
University of Washington
Hi, I’m Max Mohan! I’m an incoming freshman at the University of Washington. At Branson, I maintained a 3.9 GPA, received a 5 on the AP Chemistry test, and became a 2024 AP scholar. I’m super passionate about all things science and biology. In my senior year, I doubled in AP Chemistry and Biotech, a class where I learned about modern biological research and industry achievements. Outside of class, I was an avid saxophonist, leading a jazz combo that performed at lunch and at school events. At the University of Washington, I plan to work as an EMT alongside my studying on the pre-med track, while continuing to play music. In my free time, I enjoy playing music, acting, rock climbing, and of course spending time with friends and family. I specialize in biology and chemistry tutoring, and I can’t wait to meet and work with you!
Oliver Goldmann, Tutor
Cornell University
Hi everyone! I'm Oliver, and I recently graduated from The Branson School. I maintained a 4.0 GPA and am an internationally published first author, focusing on hypoxic research through a partnership with UCSF. In addition to my academic achievements, I was the captain of our Varsity Tennis Team and selected as an all-MCAL first-team doubles player. I also led our school's Medical Club and participated in Marin County's Search and Rescue Team. As the former youth president, I was honored as Marin County Youth Volunteer of the Year and recognized at the national level by Congress. My passion for academics and community is matched by my love for the outdoors and cooking, especially barbecuing. Whether I'm playing with dogs or swinging a tennis racket, I'm always on the move. I'm thrilled about the opportunity to work with fellow students and help you learn!
Alex Moon, Tutor
The Branson School
Hello! I’m Alex, a rising senior at the Branson School. I have a 3.9 GPA, 1540 on the SAT, and 5 on the AP English exam. I am currently doubling in English, taking Accelerated Calculus Honors (equivalent to BC), and also taking Advanced Physics. I am a co-Leader of the Branson Political Review, member of the Branson Pickleball team, and one of the three Branson College Counseling interns. Outside of school, I love to read, play pickleball with my dad and my brother (though they’re a lot better than me), and discover good food spots. I look forward to working with you!
Ishwar Jayaraman, Tutor
The Branson School
Hello everyone! My name is Ishwar and I am a rising senior at The Branson School. I have a 3.9 GPA and a 1560 SAT. I am a leader of the MESA (Middle Eastern and South Asian) affinity space and a boys varsity tennis team captain. I'm proud to say I have received all-league honors in my freshman, sophomore, and junior years. Outside of school, I teach chess to elementary school kids and have been researching GI disorders with the University of Colorado Anschutz. In my spare time, you can find me playing guitar, tennis, or golf, and hanging out with friends. I'm so excited to work with all of you and share what I have learned!
Rebecca Rudy, Tutor
The Branson School
Hello! I’m Rebecca, a rising senior at The Branson School. Currently I have a 4.0 GPA, a 1550 SAT, and 5s on the AP English and AP Biology exams. I co-lead the school’s technical theater club, makerspace club, and Queer-Straight Alliance, as well as co-captaining the fencing team. Outside of school, I’ve tutored with both OneProsper and Horizons at SFFS, and intern with the Richardson Bay Audubon Society. I also enjoy classical music and have played harp in chamber ensembles at the SF Conservatory of Music as well as in the Marin Symphony Youth Orchestra. In my free time you can find me playing mahjong, birding, watching Star Trek, or spending time with my rabbit, Otto. I’m looking forward to meeting and working with all of you!
Barry Liu, Tutor
The Branson School
Hello! I'm Barry, a junior at the Branson School, and I am very passionate about math, particularly when it comes to math competitions. I have been recognized on the American Math Competition (AMC) Honor Roll and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME). Additionally, I scored a 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam and achieved a perfect score on both the SAT and PSAT Math sections. I am also deeply committed to sharing my enthusiasm for math with others. I began tutoring math in 7th grade and later founded a non-profit organization to bridge the gap for underserved students. Over the years, I’ve tutored dozens of students, and it is incredibly gratifying to see them improve and gain confidence in their math abilities. In my spare time, you can find me out golfing or playing piano. I’m very excited to have an opportunity to work with you!
Ruby Cole, Tutor
Marin Academy
Hello! My name is Ruby, and I’m currently a junior at Marin Academy. At school, I lead the Asian Student Organization and recently co-founded a club focused on the importance of nutrition for both body and mind. I’m also a member of the peer tutoring team, admissions team, and serve as a varsity captain of the girls’ field hockey team. Outside of school, I enjoy volunteering with organizations such as Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships (MHYP), the Marin Foster Care Association (MFCA), and the Scouts of America. In my free time, you can find me dancing, baking, or tackling a puzzle. I’m super excited to connect with you soon!
Cici Brenner, Tutor
The Branson School
Hello there! My name is Cecilia Brenner but please call me CC. I’m in my Junior year at the Branson School. I currently have a 4.0 GPA and double in Arts. I’m the Features Editor of our school Newspaper, the Blazer; a co-leader of the Policy Debate Team; a Jew Crew affinity group leader; swim team co-captain; and a performer in the fall musical, spring play, and annual dance show. I also love doing community theater around Sonoma and Marin Counties. For the past two years, I’ve enjoyed teaching math camps and classes with Math4Everyone, an organization founded to help middle schoolers who fell behind during the pandemic. I also direct and choreograph a Kid’s musical in a weeklong summer camp for K-8th graders. On the weekends, I teach piano, voice, violin, and dance at Art & Soul School of Creative and Performing Arts. In my free time, I love playing Euchre (a card game) with my family, watching Sunday football with my two rabbits, and reading on the SMART train (after my homework is done, of course). I’m thrilled to work with you soon!
Griffin Cooper, Tutor
The Branson School
Hi everyone, my name is Griffin and I'm a current Branson student who loves math and science. I've taken both AB and BC AP Calculus (5s), as well as Multivariable Calculus. I'm currently taking Real Analysis and Statistics and I self studied Linear Algebra. I've been tutoring math for over 3 years and people have told me that with my help, they gain a new level of understanding. This is very rewarding for me! You'll find that I'm a patient and calm person with a passion for learning. My other interests both in and out of school are coding, tennis, music (many years of violin, and more recently guitar), and building things out of all sorts of materials - wood, metal, 3D printing etc. I really look forward to working with you!
Alexa Warrin, Tutor
The Branson School
Hi everyone! I’m Alexa Warrin, a senior at The Branson School. I have a 4.0 GPA and have taken 4 AP courses (English Language, Calculus BC, Chemistry, and U.S. History). I am co-Editor-in-Chief of my school newspaper, leader of the Democracy & Civics Club, a writer for the Branson Political Review, and a peer tutor. I also play girls varsity tennis and am a stage manager for the annual musical. Outside of school, I volunteer as a tutor with Bridge The Gap and intern with a San Francisco mayoral campaign. In my free time, you can find me solving crossword puzzles, playing Mahjong with my friends, reading a good book, or playing the guitar. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Reese Furhman, Tutor
The Branson School
Hi there! My name is Reese Furhman and I am a rising senior at the Branson School. I have a 4.0 GPA, am a 2024 AP Scholar with Distinction, and a received a 34 ACT score. In school, I am co-Editor-in-Chief of the yearbook, president of the Model UN club, and founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Branson Political Review. I also run track and perform in the annual musical. Outside of school, I am a Gold-Award candidate Girl Scout and have earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award for service to the organization. I also currently serve as one of two Girl Board Members for Girl Scouts of Northern California. In my downtime, I am an avid runner and yogi and enjoy cooking for my friends and family. I am pumped to meet you and begin working to make your academic dreams become a reality!