List of Tutors for Winter 2025
The names on the list below are the Ph.D. students in the UCLA Department of Economics who are willing to tutor UCLA undergraduate students. Please be sure to review all pages of this document so that you can review each tutor’s statement.
Each tutor sets his or her own hourly rate for tutoring so there will be variation in the cost.
PLEASE NOTE: A graduate student cannot tutor, nor can he/she serve as a grader, for any of the courses for which he/she is currently serving as a Teaching Assistant.
For additional tutoring resources on campus, including those for other disciplines, please check out the General ASK Tutoring Resources created by UCLA’s College Academic Counseling Office in the College of Letters & Science.
Name | Contact | Year | Econ Courses | Bio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson, Jake | jakeanderson [at] g.ucla.edu | 3rd year | 41, 101, 103 | I have undergrad degrees in Math and CS, and a masters in Statistics from UC Berkeley. In terms of experience, I worked as a data scientist and economist at Uber, and as for teaching experience, I taught the GRE as well as math undergrad and grad coursework at The Princeton Review test prep company for several years, and have TA-ed at UC Berkeley in the math and stats departments. I have over 10 years of tutoring and coaching experience and offer 1-1 or small group sessions in person or via Zoom. Languages: English, 中文. Looking forward to working together to help you reach your goals! 🙂 |
| Cabra-Acela, Pedro Alejandro | pacabra [at] ucla.edu | 1st year | 1, 2, 11, 41, 101, 102, 103, 104, 140 | I have a strong academic background in economics, holding both undergraduate and master's degrees in the field, along with extensive experience as a teaching assistant. I offer tutoring sessions in both Spanish and English, with a preference for in-person meetings; Zoom sessions can be arranged upon request. My approach is structured and insightful while maintaining a relaxed and supportive learning environment. |
| Costley, Patrick | patrickmcostley [at] gmail.com | 3rd year | 11, 41, 101 | Hi, I have previously TAed for Econ 11 and Econ 41. I have previously tutored for 11 and 101, with over 80 hours of tutoring for 11. I enjoy teaching and helping students understand the intuition of the economics and work on strategies for solving problems. I am available to meet by zoom, or in-person on campus if preferred. |
| Cubillos, Sebastian | sebcub [at] ucla.edu | 1st year | Econ 1, 2, 11, 41 | Hi! I can tutor either in Spanish or English, and in person or via Zoom as you prefer. I have experience TA'ing and/or tutoring undergrad classes since 2017 in other universities. I focus primarily on developing the intuition behind solving practical exercises. |
| Dai, Chloe | daimu01 [at] g.ucla.edu | 2nd year | 41, 11, 101, 103 | Great at breaking down problems into clear, step-by-step methods and quick tricks; can help you master key concepts in just one or two sessions—perfect for last-minute prep; can provide extra practice problems |
| Fiedler, Filipe | filipefiedler [at] g.ucla.edu | 3rd year | Econ 2, 11, 41, 101, 102, 103, 104, 160 | I have extensive experience in tutoring and have served as a TA for Econ 41, 101 and 103. I offer both in-person and Zoom lessons. Fluent in English and Portuguese. |
| Figone, Kelsey | kelseyfigone [at] g.ucla.edu | 1st year | 101 | I have previously TAed for Econ 101 and have over 10 years of tutoring and teaching experience. My previous degrees are in International Relations and Public Policy, meaning I'm familiar with helping similarly "non-mathy" students understand economics and build intuition. I offer 1-1 or small group sessions in person or via Zoom. Language: English. |
| He, Bangyu | bangyuhe [at] g.ucla.edu | 5th year | 102, 106F | I TAed ECON 102 for three consecutive quarters with overall evaluations around 8. I speak English and Mandarin. I am happy to tutor in person or over zoom. |
| Hutchinson, Charlie | chutchinson98 [at] g.ucla.edu | 2nd year | 1,11,2 | Hi! I'm a first-year student in UCLA's PhD and I have a master's degree in economics from LSE. I have been tutoring undergraduate courses for several years, and am very passionate about making complex economic concepts intuitive - both to help you pass your exams, and to make economics useful to you. I am a native English speaker and happy to tutor in person (preferred) or over Zoom. I know tutoring can be expensive, so I'm happy to tutor either one-on-one or in small groups. |
| Kolenikov, Timofey | kolenikovt [at] ucla.edu | 3rd year | 41, 11, 101 | Hi! I've TAd these classes before and I'm happy to meet in person or over Zoom. I'm flexible on meeting times as well! |
| Leal, Felipe | lealnfelipe[at]gmail.com | 4th year | 1, 2, 11, 41, 101, 102, 103, 104, 140, 143 | I have previously been Instructor for Econ 11, and TA for undergraduate level: econ 1, 2, 11, introductory macroeconomics, introductory microeconomics, macroeconomics I, macroeconomics II, macroeconomics III, political economy, and for graduate level: macroeconomics I, macroeconomics II, international economics and Trade. Available for virtual and/or in person tutoring. |
| Leepipatpiboon, Pat | patchl [at] ucla.edu | 6th year | 2, 11, 41, 102, 106V | Pat has a previous experience being a TA for ECON 2, 41, 97 102 and 106V. She is available both in person or via Zoom. |
| Li, Xuan | xuanli3071 [at] gmail.com | 2nd year | 1, 2, 41, 402, 431 | I've TAed Econ 11 and a graduate-level macro class (Econ 402A), and have two years of tutoring experience. I’m fluent in both Mandarin and English, and happy to do tutoring either in-person or over Zoom --- whatever works best for you! |
| Liu, Yixuan | yixuan.liu.lyx [at] gmail.com | 3rd year | 1, 2, 11, 41 | I have TAed Econ 41 and 103 before and was a tutor for undergraduate math and Economics classes for three years in college. I am fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese and happy to hold tutoring sessions in person or on Zoom. |
| Longmuir, Ryan | longmuiryan [at] gmail.com | 3rd year | I have over 500 hours of tutoring experience and hold a 5-star rating on Wyzant. I teach structured problem-solving techniques to help students confidently tackle unfamiliar questions and improve consistency. I offer both virtual and on-campus sessions. | |
| Molligo, Patrick | pmolligo [at] gmail.com | 5th year | 1, 11, 41, 103 | Available to meet in-person or on zoom. |
| Mosquera, Santiago | smosquera [at]g.ucla.eduu | 3rd year | 1, 2, 11, 41, 101, 102, 106G, 106F, 106M, 106V, 160, 164 | Hello! I'm a 3rd year Ph.D. Student. I was a TA for both graduate and undergraduate classes in Argentina (even being a titular professor on one course), for almost four years. I can help with math, stats, or economics, focusing especially on an intuitive understanding of the concepts to help you solve exercises on your own. I prefer to teach in person, but I'm available to do Zoom classes as well. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns! If you need help for a class not listed here, let me know as well. Best! |
| Mou, Hongyu | hongyumou [at] g.ucla.edu | 3rd year | 1, 2, 11, 41, 101, 102, 103, 104 | I offer tutoring via Zoom or in person. With several years of experience in both tutoring and teaching, I am happy to assist with homework and exam preparation. Had an undergraduate degree from Peking University; native Mandarin speaker with fluency in English. |
| Righi, Gio | giovannirighi [at] bellsouth.net | 7th year | 1, 2, 11, 41, 101, 102, 103 | I'm available to tutor all lower-division econ courses. I've tutored and taught for several years, and can help you with homework, exams, or study prep. Did undergrad at UGA; native English speaker. |
| Saravia, Estefania | esaravia [at] ucla.edu | 3rd year | Econ 11, Econ 101, Econ 103, Econ 41 | I have been tutoring these courses for two years, which has given me extensive experience with the material taught by multiple professors. I offer sessions both over Zoom and in-person, depending on your preference. I have a variety of study resources, and focus mostly on practical exercises. |
| Seivers, Madison | msievers [at] g.ucla.edu | 2nd year | Econ 1, Econ 11, Econ 41 | Hi there, I am an economics PhD student and Teaching Assistant ant UCLA. I am happy to tutor most undergraduate micro classes. I also have 4 years of work experience as a data scientist. I am a native English speaker and prefer to tutor in person, but am also available over Zoom. |
| Urbina Rodriguez, Robert Pablo | roburbina18 [at] ucla.edu | 3rd year | 1, 2, 10P, 11, 41, 97, 101, 103, 104, 106F, 106G, 140, 141, 142, 143, 160, 161 | Robert has experience as a TA in Peru, Brazil and USA in a variety of Economics courses. He is patient and will do his best to make sure you learn the economic concepts clearly for yourself. Tutoring lessons can be taught in Spanish (native), Portuguese, or English. He is also available for one-on-one or small groups via Zoom. |
| Wu, Angela | yingjiewu [at] ucla.edu | 5th year | 1, 2, 11, 41, 101, 103, 106P | I have TAed for the courses listed and won the best TA award in the past. After undergrad, I worked at an economic consulting firm, and as a part-time job, I tutored for GRE and economic courses at another university. I'm fluent in English and Mandarin and happy to meet either on campus or on zoom. |
| Yeom, Jiin | jy2426 [at] g.ucla.edu | 2nd year | 1, 2, 11, 41, 102, 103 | Hello:) I graduated with a B.A. in Economics at SNU (Summa Cum Laude) and am currently a 2nd-year Ph.D. student in Economics at UCLA. I am eager and willing to help you master class materials and prepare for exams. - fluent in English and Korean - available for both in-person and virtually over Zoom |
| Zhai, Jiayin | jiayinzhai [at] outlook.com | 6th year | 41, 101 | Jiayin has lots of TA experience for Econ 41 and 101 at UCLA. She is available to tutor via Zoom or in person on campus. She is especially good at explaining mathematical concepts in economics and helping students improve understanding of course materials. Please contact her through ucla email. |
| Zhang, Tianhong | tianhongzhang [at] g.ucla.edu | 1st year | Econ41, Econ101, Econ2, Econ103 | Hi, my name is Jade. I help students prepare for exams by summarizing key concepts, explaining definitions clearly, and providing practice with past exams and homework. I offer sessions either online via Zoom or in person, depending on your preference. Please feel free to reach out. |
| Zhu, Fanwen | fzhu2[at]ucla.edu | 4th year | ECON 1, 2, 11, 106V | Hello! I have been the TA for various economics and mathematics courses at UCLA and my undergrad institution (Johns Hopkins) for many years. I offer personalized sessions in both English and Mandarin Chinese, tailored to your unique learning style. Whether you prefer one-on-one guidance or small group discussions, I am here to support you either in person or via Zoom—whatever works best for you. My strength is to link the problem-solving skills to the real-world scenario, which means I strive to help students not only grasp course material but also develop the intuition needed to apply what they’ve learned to practical situations. I am good at making the concepts come alive and I hope to help you excel in your undergrad life. |
