Past Tutors
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SUE PARK, CEO
University of Southern California
Hi! I'm Sue, and I'm a senior at PV High. Over the years, I have kept up a 4.9 GPA, and my favorite classes have been Calculus, and US History! I scored a 35 on my ACT and placed in the upper 99th percentile for the SAT and the PSAT! At school, my favorite activity is writing for the award winning broadcast news program, Live from 205. I am the President of Science National Honors Society, as well as an active member in other societies! I am the founder and president of Pawz n Palz, an animal wellness awareness and volunteer club at school! I love spending my weekend volunteering at the local animal shelter, painting, or finding new places to eat!
TOMMY ALEXANDER
Northwestern University
Hi! I'm Tommy, and I'm a senior at PV. My favorite subjects are Chemistry, US History, Spanish and Pre Calculus, and I would love to help in any of these fields! Throughout my high school career, I have maintained above a 4.8 GPA, while participating in numerous honors societies. I scored in the upper 99th percentile on both the SAT and PSAT, while being an AP Scholar with Distinction. Aside from my academic life, I have conducted biomedical research at UC Irvine, and continue to volunteer in my community through Los Hermanos. I love to hang with friends, play basketball, and most of all, help others!
KARINN MURDOCK
UCLA
Hi! I'm a Karinn and I'm a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have maintained straight A's and a 4.9 GPA throughout high school. I placed in the 99th percentile for my SAT! I am an AP Scholar with distinction. My favorite subjects are US History, Spanish, and math. This year I scored 5's on my Language and Composition, US History, and Spanish Language and Culture AP tests. At school, I compete in PV High's Mock Trial team as an attorney and am on the board of Science National Honors Society! I'm also president of the club It's On Us. Outside of school I am a board member of AYSO and coach a soccer team. In my free time, I enjoy going to concerts, kickboxing, and learning new languages.
DAVIS MOORE
University of Southern California
Howdy! I’m Davis and I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School! Throughout high school I’ve been able to maintain above a 4.6 GPA, by challenging myself with AP courses such as Multi-variable Calculus, which, believe it or not, I've been enjoying this year! My favorite classes are English, because I love to write and I enjoy reading almost anything, and AP Calculus BC, which I took last year. I’m part of PV High’s award winning broadcast journalism program, Live From 205, as the sports anchor. I've grown up playing soccer and this year I'm the captain of the Varsity Soccer team at school! I also run Humans of PVHS, a community wide social media outlet dedicated to sharing the stories of our community members. Check it out on Facebook or Instagram @HumansofPVHS! Outside of school, I enjoy playing club soccer, hanging out with my friends, grabbing a Phanny's burrito, and watching Pixar movies!
AUDREY TRELL
The Ohio State University
Hi, my name is Audrey, and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have maintained above a 4.7 GPA while also being recognized as an AP Scholar with Distinction. My favorite subjects are English, History, and Spanish. and my favorite classes include U.S History, European History, and English Language and Composition. On campus, I am a dancer on the Varsity Song team, the executive producer of Open Orchard Productions, the president of National English Honors Society, the president of the Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter, and a part of The Point magazine. Additionally I am a member of NHS and Principal's Advisory Council. In my free time I love to read, spend time with my friends, and eat way too much chocolate!
JONATHAN WANG
UC Berkeley
Hey! I’m Jonathan, and I’m a senior at PV. My favorite subjects are Environmental Science, Biology, and Comparative Government! I’ve have a 4.8 GPA while being an AP Scholar with Distinction. I’m the Founder/President of the PV Green School Initiative, President of Science Olympiad, and Board member of the Principal’s Advisory Council, while also being a member of MUN, Science Research, and NHS. Outside of school, I’m the chaplain for the SPPY delegation and the Administrative Clerk of the National Issues Commission for Youth & Government. I’m the Founder & CFO of both Save Island Friends, a NGO that provides direct aid to climate refugees, as well as SEEchange, a pre-launch LLC. startup that will create a platform that connects and activates the next generation of youth activists. But in my free time, you can catch me writing spoken word!
MICHELLE SYLVEST
Boston University
Hey guys! My name is Michelle and I'm a senior at Palos Verdes High School. At school, I'm the Founder and President of the Cancer Care Packages Club, Vice President of French Honors Society, and an AP scholar. Outside of school, I'm the dedicated VP of a local 4H club, and I am also a black belt in Taekwondo! I specialize in French. In addition to taking French class up to the 4AP level, I've spent a summer abroad in a French-speaking part of Switzerland, where I was born! I also like Math, English, and Science Research. In my free time, I love traveling, backpacking, and hiking. You can also always find me playing with my dog, Cookie!
LINDSEY STAUB
UC Berkeley
Hey! I'm Lindsey and I'm a senior at Palos Verdes High School. My best subjects are English and US History, but I also enjoy Spanish and Environmental Science. I'm a member of NHS as well as English, Science, and Spanish National Honors Societies! I am a Junior Book Award Recipient and an AP scholar with distinction. At school, I'm the EIC of the nationally recognized Triton Yearbook, the Executive Producer of PV’s podcast program Open Orchard Productions, and the VP of PV's GSA. Outside of school, I love to volunteer through NCL and coach PVBA! When I'm not at school, you can find me brunching or listening to true crime podcasts!
KEVIN CRUMP, CEO
Texas Christian University
What’s up y’all! I’m a senior here at Palos Verdes High School. Throughout the years I’ve maintained above a 4.7 GPA, and I plan to keep that average this upcoming year! My favorite classes are Math and Science. At school, I am the Anchor for Live From 205, PVHS's national award-winning news broadcast program (catch us on livefrom205.com every Tuesdays and Fridays) and the president of The Hammock Club. I am a member of Science National Honors Society and National Honors Society, as well as a member of the Principal’s Advisory Council and our Varsity Soccer team. Outside of school, you can find me at the beach, hanging with my friends, and reporting! I love Chick-Fil-A and In-n-Out, and my favorite movie is Cars!
YUNA KIM
Dartmouth College
Hi everyone, My name is Yuna, and I’m a senior at Palos Verdes Peninsula! I have maintained a 5.0, and my favorite subjects and English, Spanish, Math, and Chemistry! I scored in the upper 99th percentile for SAT as well as the PSAT. I'm the treasurer of NHS, VP of Technology Student Association, Managing editor of Yearbook, and the Founder and President of Girl Up Club. I also play volleyball and the violin! I love to volunteer, serving as the President of the Music Student Service League. You can find me traveling to new places and trying new foods in my free time! I look forward to meeting new students and helping them reach their academic goals!
CAROLINE BEECHER
UCLA
Hey guys! I’m Caroline and I’m a senior at PV! I have maintained above a 4.9 GPA while being involved in many extracurricular activities. I am the Secretary General of Model United Nations, President of Science National Honors Society, Vice President of CSF, an AP Scholar with Distinction, and a committed Cabinet member of the Principal’s Advisory Council. My favorite subjects are Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Spanish, Math, and English! I also volunteer at an overnight camp for people with special needs called Rising Above Disabilities, something that I’m truly passionate about! In my free time I love going to the beach, hanging with my family and friends, and baking!
JENNA MCFARLAND
UCLA
Hi! I’m Jenna and I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School. My favorite subjects are Spanish, English and US History. I earned a 5 on AP Spanish 4 and 5, AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition and AP US History, making me an AP Scholar with Distinction! At school, I’m a member of NHS, various Honor Societies, and the California Scholarship Federation. I have maintained a 4.9 GPA throughout high school and got a 35 on the ACT! I am a part of my school’s ASB, MUN, Open Orchard, and I write for the PV Panorama, a local newspaper. I am also a member of the California State PTA Board of Managers. In my free time, you can catch me hanging out with my friends at the beach!
MELIA HARLAN
Tufts University
Hi! I'm Melia and throughout my high school career, I have maintained a 4.7 GPA, and I am an AP Scholar with Honor. My favorite subjects are English and History, especially Comparative Government and Human Geography. At school, I'm the News Director for Live From 205, PVHS's national award-winning news broadcast program, and the President of the Palos Verdes Organization for Women, a club that advocates for gender equality. I love to participating in Model United Nations, Mock Trial, and Link Crew. Outside of school, I love drinking coffee, obsessing over Harry Potter, and exploring with my friends!
ADAM VUILLEUMIER
UCLA
What’s up! My name is Adam, and I’m a senior at PV. Through my years at school, I have kept up a 4.9 GPA, played for the tennis team, participated in Science Research and Yearbook. My favorite subject to teach is biology, and I have also completed all the AP classes available for French at school! I like to spend my time surfing and hanging out with my friends. I love helping younger students in their road through high school by giving them advice in scheduling and time management, and of course, tutoring!
HEATHER ROBINSON
Duke University
Hi everyone! My name is Heather and I'm a senior at Palos Verdes High School. Throughout high school I have maintained straight A's and a 4.86 GPA, while also being named an AP Scholar with Distinction. My favorite subjects are chemistry, environmental science, and math. In school I'm involved in Science Research, Friendship Club, Link Crew, the Varsity Song team. I serve as the President of NHS and the Teen Advisory Board for the SKECHERS Walk. I love to volunteer through NCL, especially at the Friendship Foundation. I won the Earthwatch Fellowship at a science fair, and was able to go to Belize and conduct scientific field research with published scientists this summer! Apart from my studies, you can catch me watching Youtube videos or cheering on our teams from the sidelines!
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