Parbat (he/him)
Math Coach

Parbat is a Math coach at Big Minds and he loves solving complex problems with students, being a self-taught gifted mathematician. He is proud to be a part of the Big Minds community and has been with the Pinole site for over four years. He likes solving puzzles, playing and teaching chess strategy, and films. He enjoys hiking, playing football, and engaging in all kinds of outdoor activities. He loves being a math coach, helping students accomplish their goals. He also has memorized an astonishingly high amount of the numbers of Pi!

Anthony (he/him)
History Teacher

Anthony has many passions which led him to Big Minds. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History from CBU, where he also competed at the NCAA level in track & field. He moved to the Bay Area, continued his education, and became a full time college coach; most recently at Cal State East Bay. Anthony's love for learning has fueled many of his creative pursuits in music and art. He loves to uplift students to find their own strengths and uses history as a means to understand the world around us.

Walker (they/them)
Academic Coach

Walker is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in classical civilizations. They are, in their spare time, a musician and member of a community-forward art collective. Walker is a passionate adherent to the belief that education is a collaborative experience, and has a wealth of facts about whales at their disposal.

Lindsay (she/her)
Teacher

Lindsay graduated from Boston University with a degree in History and Classics. She worked as a tutor and peer mentor throughout college and is passionate about exploring nontraditional curricula for History and the Humanities. She loves to read, sing, hike, and learn about the world from diverse perspectives.

Kristin (she/her)
Teacher

Kristin majored in Early Childhood Education and previously taught preschool in the North Bay. Her passion for teaching sparked in high school, fueled by a determination to improve the neurodivergent learning experience. She prioritizes creating a space where students feel understood, supported, and empowered in both their academic and personal journeys. Guided by endless curiosity, she spends most free time chasing her revolving door of interests (earning a degree in Cosmetology, a Yoga Teacher certification, and now majoring in Business) —because why settle on one hyperfixation?

Soobin (she/her)
Assistant Teacher

Soobin is a dedicated and passionate individual originally from the East Coast. After earning a degree in Psychology from UC Davis, Soobin developed a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and learning processes. This academic background, combined with a natural interest in supporting others, has inspired her to pursue a career as a Teacher Assistant at Big Minds. With a genuine desire to help students grow and succeed, Soobin brings a compassionate, patient, and proactive approach to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.

Tara (she/her)
Assistant Teacher

Tara graduated from Las Positas College with a degree in liberal arts with a focus on computer studies. She is well-versed in both administrative work and information technology. She started to identify her interest for assisting neurodivergent children when she commenced her initial role as an after-school educator. This inspired her to join the Big Minds team as a Teacher’s Assistant. She now strives to establish an inclusive environment with a focus to assist others passions with growth and success. She is driven and resolute in her pursuit of a more fulfilling profession that helps forge a better community of inclusivity. In her leisure time, she engages in creative writing, performing arts and a pursuit of knowledge in humanities, social psychology and philosophy.

Uriah (she/her, ze/hir)
Academic Coach

Uriah is a recent graduate of UC Berkeley where she received a BA in Political Science with a focus in political theory. Prior to Berkeley, she studied writing and sculpture at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she grew up. Uriah has been serving as an educator and tutor for the last 7 years, previously working at the JCC East Bay Afterschool Program, Classroom Matters, and Kehilla Community Synagogue’s school. Uriah’s approach as an educator is highly collaborative, based in youth-led pedagogies that center the autonomy of her students, influenced by her own childhood frustrations with typical schooling approaches. Central to her approach are the unique contributions, interests, and curiosity that her students bring to their time together. Uriah is especially passionate about working alongside neurodivergent, disabled, LGBT+, and other marginalized youth to help them grow their capacity for self-advocacy and confidence. In her spare time, Uriah loves to go see live music, DJ on the radio, organize around social justice issues, watch films, spend time outside with friends, swim, and cook for others

Harrison (he/him)
Assistant Teacher

Harrison started off at big minds as a volunteer for DND class, eventually coming on as an assistant teacher. He's currently going to school for nursing and trying his best to fix his sleep schedule. When he's not at work or school he's at home playing video games or out with friends.