Past Tutors
These tutors have graduated and no longer work with us!
sara atashi, CEO
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Hi everyone! I’m Sara and I’m a senior at PVHS. I scored in the 99th percentile for the ACT, am a Hispanic National Recognition Program Scholar, and have a 4.7 GPA. At school, I am an Editor-in-Chief of the Triton yearbook, a writer for Live from 205, and a member of ASB. I’m the president and founder of the Beach Volleyball Club, the Arts for Action Club, and the PR manager for Spanish National Honor Society. I also participate in MUN and several honor societies, including NHS. I am an AP Scholar with Honors, and my favorite subjects are Spanish (which I have completed up to Spanish 5 AP), English, and History. When I’m not doing school-related activities, you can catch me playing beach volleyball, reading a good book, or searching for the best chicken tenders!
haley pascal
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Hi I’m Haley Pascal. I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. Over the past 3 years, I have maintained a 4.8 GPA. I scored in the 99th percentile for my ACT and received an AP scholar award. My favorite subjects in school are biology, history, and english! In addition to school work, I am captain of the Varsity Song Team, President of Project Runway, and am on board for the National Honors Society. I am apart of the Palos Verdes chapter of National Charity League, working primarily with the elementary and middle school summer programs through Peninsula Education Foundation. Besides this, I love to bake, hang out with friends, and spend time with my family!
dana otera
DUKE UNIVERSITY
Hello! My name is Dana Otera, and I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have maintained over a 4.9 GPA, and I intend on keeping it up this year! I am the President of Be the Change Leadership, Speech and Debate Team, and Science National Honor Society. I am also a State Speech Qualifier, board member of California Scholarship Federation, and Vice President of National English Honor Society. I also play on the varsity golf team! My favorite subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Spanish, and Math. Outside of school, I volunteer through the National Charity League as well as for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and lunching with friends!
haley bledsoe
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Hello everyone! My name is Haley, and I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School! I have maintained straight A’s while being an AP Scholar with Honors. My favorite subjects are Spanish, Math, History, and English. At school, I am a Commissioner of Community Outreach for Be The Change Leadership, Editor for the Triton Yearbook, President of the Beach Volleyball Club, and board member of Project Runway. I also participate in Model United Nations and am a member of multiple honors societies. Outside of school, I enjoy volunteering with Ready, Willing, & Able and A Walk on Water as a mentor for children and young adults with special needs. In my free time, you can find me hanging out with my friends and family, eating good food, or watching The Office.
erik anderson
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Hi everyone my name is Erik Anderson! At Palos Verdes High School, I am a 4 year varsity baseball player, Red Tide President, CSF member, NHS member, and SNHS treasurer. I am the president of my volunteer group and have won the presidential award in volunteer work 3 years in a row. I have a 4.85 GPA and I scored 1500 on the SAT. My best subjects are chemistry and math. I received a 5 on the chemistry AP test last year and have a ton of prior tutoring experience. I am a super nice, fun person and I am really easy to work with. I look forward to working with you!
jake marshall
CAL POLY SAN LOUIS OBISPO
Hey, my name is Jake Marshall and I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School. This year, I am challenging myself with multiple AP courses and more difficult classes to create the most beneficial future for myself. My favorite subjects are English, History, and Spanish. I play volleyball at school and have been challenged with time-management issues, so I can understand all of the people struggling with school and athletic conflicts. When I’m not playing sports, I enjoy surfing, being with my friends, participating in my Los Hermanos organization, and I’m a pretty avid sewer. I make my own clothing and I’m always doing projects and repairs for my friends. I worked at a surf camp this summer and interacted with a lot of awesome kids. While I taught them how to surf, they taught me a lot about myself and how much I enjoyed hanging out with them. For my senior year, I plan on advancing my great grades that I have consistently achieved. I hope I get the chance to work with you and put you on the right track that’s best for you, whatever that may be.
luke bradley, CEO
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Hey everyone! My name is Luke Bradley and I’m a senior at PV. I’ve maintained a 4.9 GPA during my time in high school, and I’ve scored in the upper 99th percentile for both the SAT and ACT. I’m an AP Scholar with Distinction, and some of my favorite classes so far have been English, History, and Psychology. I’m the Associated Student Body (ASB) Vice President, the Secretary General of PV Model United Nations, the President of my Los Hermanos charity group, on the board of NHS, a Link Crew Leader, recipient of the Yale University Book Award, and a Boys’ State delegate. As a five-year tutor, I’ve transitioned from working independently, to working at a larger company, to running PV Tutoring Co. When I’m not overwhelmed by the crushing pressures of high school life, you can find me hanging out with friends, binging TV shows, or spending time with my dogs.
chris tarakji
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Hey everyone! I’m Chris and I’m currently a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have maintained above a 4.7 GPA while being involved in numerous extracurricular activities. I am part of NHS as well as English, Math, and Science National Honor Societies. I am a board member for Model United Nations and co-founder and president of the Middle Eastern Awareness Society. Along with this, I’m a Junior Book Award Recipient and an AP Scholar. My favorite subjects are Math, English, and History, especially anything pertaining to U.S. History. Outside of school, you can find me volunteering at the library, hanging with friends, and backpacking with my Boy Scout Troop.
austin ota
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Hey! My name is Austin Ota, and I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School. During my high school career, I am proud to say that I have maintained over a 4.9 GPA, and I hope to maintain my streak of straight A’s this year! At school, I am the on the Upper Board of Model United Nations, the secretary of Key Club and Heal the Bay, on the Mock Trial A team, the Social Media and IT director for PV Pinnacle, a member of academic decathlon, and a Link Crew Leader. Over my four years, I have taken a multitude of AP classes and have received recognition as an AP Scholar with Distinction. I am also currently part of five honor societies, including National Honor Society. Outside of school, I volunteer at the Little Company of Mary Hospital and have recently finished a three month internship at the Long Beach District Attorney office. In my free time, I play tennis for my school, guitar for my church, and hanging out with my friends. Although I love learning in general, my favorite subjects are Biology, Math, History, and Spanish.
pallav chaturvedi
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
Hi guys, my name is Pallav Chaturvedi. I am excited to be a senior at Palos Verdes High School this year! I have maintained a 4.9 GPA throughout high school and have enjoyed taking a variety of classes and participating in various clubs and on campus groups. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math, Spanish, and History. I received a 5 on the AP test in AP Spanish Language and Culture and have taken all math courses through AP Calculus AB. Aside from academics, I enjoy playing soccer and golf for the school teams and on weekend. I am a board member of Be The Change Leadership class and love to spend time with my friends. Some of my hobbies include learning new languages- I am fluent in 4 languages, reading, and playing soccer and golf!
morgan izuno
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Hi! My name is Morgan Izuno and I’m a senior at PV. My favorite subjects are Spanish, Pre Calculus, and Biology. Throughout high school, I have maintained above a 4.6 GPA. I’m a part of Be The Change, which is a leadership group on campus, where I’m the commissioner of technology. I’ve always enjoyed playing soccer and am a four-year member of the high school varsity team. I was a junior captain and will once again remain captain my senior year. I have also taken part in National Charity League since 7th grade and it has been a great experience. Outside of school I enjoy hanging out with friends, going to the beach, and traveling.
delaney tournat
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Hi! I’m Delaney Tournat and I’m a senior at PV. I have maintained straight A’s and a 4.9 GPA throughout high school. I scored in the 97th percentile for the ACT and am an AP scholar. My favorite subjects are Biology, Math, English and Computer Science! I was captain of my club soccer team and president of National Charity League for several years, through which I volunteered at Cornerstone Summer School. Outside of school, you can find me hiking around PV, baking, or hanging out with my friends and family.
not all tutors listed**