Current Tutors
Nicholas Jardin, CEO
Hello everyone! My name is Nick Jardin, and I’m a senior at PV High with a 5.0 GPA. I am an AP Scholar with Distinction, having scored 4’s and 5’s on eight AP exams, including Biology, Physics 1, Computer Science A, Precalculus, and Chinese. While I enjoy tutoring in a wide range of subjects, math is my favorite. At school, I serve as Captain of the Cross Country team, President of the National Chinese Honor Society, a Vice President of Model United Nations, a Vice President of Science National Honor Society, and a lead for our world championship–qualifying First Robotics Competition team. I’m also a two-time Technology Student Association Nationals qualifier, a Link Crew leader, a member of National Honor Society, and an active member of other programs. Outside of school, I am a top-20 South Bay 5,000-meter runner, Senior Editor of the South Bay Chinese School Yearbook, a Code Ninjas employee, and an American Legion California Boys & Girls State Delegate. I’m also working toward my Private Pilot License. I look forward to meeting all of you!
Krystal Deng, CEO
Hi! I’m Krystal Deng, and I’m a senior at PV High with a 4.0/4.93 GPA. I’m happy to tutor any subject, as I’ve scored 4’s and 5’s on 8 AP tests, including U.S. History, French, English Language, and Calculus AB. At school, I love leading our Model United Nations program as Secretary General, building robots as the Mechanical Engineering Lead of our First Robotics team, and thinking on my feet as a Mock Trial attorney. Outside of school, I’ve won multiple awards as an attorney on Modernbrain’s Mock Trial Nationals Team; I’m also Vice Chair of Rancho Palos Verdes’s Youth Advisory Council and Founder of my non-profit Thrifting for Turtles, where I advocate against fast fashion with my fellow tutor Ryann. I’m also represented by Photogenics LA as a model, which means I get to walk in fashion shows and work with designers in my free time. When I’m not in the courtroom, the workshop, or the studio, I love cafe-hopping with my friends, watching Formula 1 (Team LH!), and going to concerts. I’m super excited to meet you!
Maryam Soliman, CEO
Hey! My name is Maryam Soliman, and I’m a senior at PV with a 3.97/4.97 GPA. I am an AP Scholar with Distinction, having scored 4’s and 5’s on Chemistry, Biology, Spanish Language, World History, Psychology, and more. I am happy to tutor any subject, but my favorites are Biology and Spanish! On campus, I’m president of the Middle Eastern Student Union, a VP for the Science National Honor Society, Historian of Tri-M, and a national thespian. I enjoy being an active member of PV Drama’s amazing productions, creating podcasts for OOP, tutoring in Spanish Lab, and raising money for LLS. Outside of school, I love volunteering at church and interning at the Lundquist Institute, where I conduct neurological research. I have received multiple honors, including the Mayor’s Citizenship Award, 1st place in the LA County Science Fair, and recognition from the Society for In Vitro Biology. In my free time, I love singing and endlessly re-watching The Office. I am beyond excited to meet all of you!
Lena Peresztegi
Hi everyone! My name is Lena Peresztegi, and I’m a senior at PVHS. I have a 4.9 weighted GPA and 3.9 unweighted GPA. I’m happy to help in most subjects, but my favorites are math and science! I have scored 5’s and 4’s on AP World History, AP English Language, AP Chemistry, AP Seminar, AP Art History, and AP 2-D Art and Design. In school, I am VP of Speakers for Science National Honor Society, a part of Spanish Honor Society, English Honor Society, National Honor Society, and Science Research. Through Science Research, I advanced all the way to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Dallas, where I placed 3rd in the Cellular and Molecular Biology category. Outside of school, I have interned at a lab at USC through the BUGS Jr. Program, presented my research at an international APS meeting, and I’ve become an ambassador for Young Women in Bio. In my free time, I love to paint, travel, and spend time with my friends and family. I look forward to working with all of you!
Sydney Wynn
Hey everyone! I’m Sydney Wynn and I am a senior at PV High. I have a 4.0/4.93 GPA, and have received 5s on 7 AP tests, including Biology, Chemistry, English Language, Seminar, and more. I love working out and being in the water, as I am a captain of the varsity girls water polo team, have been a Cadet for the LA County Lifeguard Division, and teach private swim lessons in the summer. I’ve also been involved in many other activities around school, including President of SNHS, VP of NEHS, Orchestra, Link Crew, and Science Research. Outside of school, I conduct research as an intern at the Lundquist Institute and enjoy volunteering with the National Charity League. In my free time, you can find me hanging out at the beach, searching for my next favorite coffee shop, and spending time with my dogs! Although I can tutor all subjects, my strongest subjects are biology, chemistry, and math. I look forward to meeting you!
Ruka Ito
Hi everyone, my name is Ruka Ito. I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School with a 4.8 weighted GPA. I have completed 10 AP classes so far, and my favorite subjects in school are chemistry and history. On campus, I am involved in PVIT ROV for electrical engineering, TSA, science research, Science Olympiad, and varsity swim. Outside of school, I regularly volunteer at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. I have also recently participated in an academic research program on cheminformatics. In my free time, I like traveling and spending time with my Shiba Inu. I look forward to working with you all!
Carolina Juelle
Hello everyone! My name is Carolina Juelle, and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have taken various honors and AP classes, including Spanish Language and Culture, US History, English Language and Composition, Precalculus, Biology, and more. In addition to being an AP Scholar with Distinction, I also hold a 5.0/4.0 GPA. My favorite subjects are math, Spanish, English, and science; however, I am happy to tutor for any class. At PVHS, I am very active on campus. Currently, I am President of Be the Change, President of Spanish Honor Society, MUN Under Secretary of Logistics, and in many honor societies and clubs. I am also a member of the Varsity Song team and of PVIT. Outside of school, I enjoy volunteering through National Charity League, spending time with my family, and going out to dinner with my friends. I look forward to working with you all!
Evie Poole
Hi everyone! My name is Evie Poole and I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.9/4.0 GPA and am an AP Scholar with Honor. I’ve received 4’s and 5’s on all the AP exams I’ve taken, including AP World, AP Lang, AP Seminar, and AP Environmental Science. My favorite class is Environmental Science, but I’m happy to help in any subject. In school, I’m involved with CSF, ENHS, SNHS, and Link Crew. I’m also a part of the PVIT ROV team, where I was the ESG manager (we recently placed first at Worlds) In addition, I’ve been on varsity swim every year of high school. Outside of school, I volunteer at the San Pedro animal shelter. I have had numerous jobs, giving me prior work and tutoring experiences. I can’t wait to meet all of you!
Maven Ding
Hi everyone! I am Maven Ding, a senior at Palos Verdes High School who will be attending Georgetown University to play D1 softball. I have a 4.93/4.0 GPA and a 34 ACT score, as well as the title of AP Scholar with Honor. On campus, I am the co-president of Morgan’s Message, a club that promotes mental health awareness in student-athletes, and I am a part of Open Orchard Productions, a broadcast journalism podcasting course. I am also an active member in CSF, SNHS, NEHS, and SHH, along with being a part of the high school softball team. Outside of school, I play competitive travel softball and dedicate many hours to volunteering through NCL. I specialize in teaching all subjects to younger students. In my free time, you will find me spending time with my friends, watching movies, going to the beach, or staying home with my cats!
Lea Yang
Hi everyone! My name is Lea Yang, and I’m currently a senior at Palos Verdes High School. Academically, I have a 4.9 weighted GPA and am an AP Scholar with Distinction, having earned 5s on six AP exams, including AP U.S. History, AP Calculus BC, AP World History, and AP English Language. I’m comfortable tutoring in most subjects, with my strongest areas being English, Math, History, and Spanish. At school, I serve as President of the English National Honor Society and Vice President of the Science National Honor Society. I’m also a member of CSF, the Spanish NHS, and Tri-M Music Honor Society, and I am the principal violist in our school orchestra. Outside of school, I am a nationally ranked Division 1 fencer and intern as a marketing and business strategist at a biotech startup. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends and watching movies. I look forward to working with all of you!
Ariena Thurairajah
Hi! My name is Ariena and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 5.0/4.0 GPA and am an AP Scholar with Distinction. I’ve taken several AP classes, ranging from AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Environmental Science to AP Spanish, AP World History, and many more! I love all subjects, but my favorites are Biology and Environmental Science. I’m deeply passionate about addressing educational disparities and am involved in many clubs that play a role in improving education-related issues. At school, I serve on the Principal’s Advisory Council and the Palos Verdes Superintendent’s Advisory Council. Additionally, I am President/Founder of American Sign Language club, President of Palos Verdes Organization of Women, Vice President of SAASHA, a member of the Model United Nations executive board, and part of several honor societies. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, playing with my pet parakeet, and sculpting miniatures with polymer clay. I look forward to working with you!
Michael Wang
Hello! My name is Michael Wang, and I am a junior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.9/4.0 GPA, and my scores of 4s/5s on AP Classes, including US History, Bio, and Psych have made me an AP Scholar with Distinction. Although I am willing to tutor any subject, I am best at math and English, having gotten a 5 on AP Lang and a 780 on SAT Math. I’m currently our school orchestra’s concertmaster, lead violinist of the Cloyden Quartet, and a volunteer for PV Musical Connections with fellow tutor Annalia. I’m the PViT Vex co-president and project manager for the upperclassmen team, and I’ve done engineering work with the Ohio Department of Transportation and Boeing Satellite Systems as a Chief Technology Officer intern. I also play tennis, where I’m a captain, private coach, and 2-time JTT National Qualifier. During my free time, I love driving around, going to the beach, and trying out new restaurants.
Ryann Andrews
Hi everyone! My name is Ryann Andrews, and I am a senior at PV with a 4.0 unweighted and a 5.0 weighted GPA. In school, I am the founder of Thrifting for Turtles, an environmental club focused on wildlife, 3-year tutor at our lunchtime math tutoring, Live from 205 Sports Anchor, and Business Lead for PV First Robotics team, which went to Worlds. I love talking to and helping people, which is why I volunteer at Community Helpline every week, and also why I’ve been a Link Crew Leader for 2 years now. In my free time, you can find me on the beach volleyball courts, as I am going into my 4th year of varsity beach volleyball at PV. I also love baking, painting, and spending time with friends, family, and my dog and cat! I can’t wait to tutor you!
Keke Melton
Hello! My name is Keke Melton, and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. A little bit about me is that I have passed all my AP courses, including AP Chemistry and AP Calculus AB. I enjoy many subjects, but mainly love math and science. Additionally, I am the CSO of the PVIT ROV team (we recently placed first at Worlds). I also run track and play soccer for PV. Outside of school, I’ve spent the last two years coaching youth soccer—working with 5U boys and girls' teams aged 8 and 12. I enjoy watching new movies with my family and playing with my pet rabbit. I’m excited to meet you all and look forward to working with you!
Avery Cardenas
Hi! My name is Avery Cardenas, and I am a senior this year at Palos Verdes High School. I have taken various AP and Honors courses, and recently earned the AP Scholar with Distinction award, along with maintaining a weighted 4.9 GPA throughout high school. I am currently working towards an AP Capstone Diploma, and my strengths include reading comprehension, writing, and English, but I am also happy to tutor in math and science as well. This year, I am a President of Be The Change, and am a member of National Charity League, National Honor Society, and California Scholarship Foundation. In my free time, I teach swim lessons to little kids, love to babysit, and my all-time favorite food is In-N-Out burgers! I look forward to working with you!
Annalia Henderson
Hello! My name is Annalia Henderson, and I’m a senior at PVHS. I’m excited to help out in any subject area, but I’m most experienced in STEM. I’ve scored 5s in all my APs, including Computer Science A, Physics C, and Calculus BC. I’ve been involved in tennis and swimming, Science Research, TSA, PVIT ROV and Battlebots, Tri-M Music Honors Society, and SNHS. I’m also the president of Phenomenal Food and Friends, a yummy potluck club, and co-president of PV Musical Connections, a music volunteering club. I’ve had the opportunity to work with students of all ages, whether as a Unit Head at Sunrise Day Camp last summer or teaching tennis and cello. In my free time, I enjoy shopping for delicious Korean food, programming light shows for orchestras, and exploring nature. I look forward to meeting you all!
Rayaan Jaffer
Hello, I’m Rayaan Jaffer! I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School with a 4.86 GPA, and I love helping students succeed in their classes. I tutor a wide range of subjects, including Math, Chemistry, and Biology. I am involved in many leadership roles, including President of the PVHS Science National Honor Society, President of Steps for a Cure, and CEO of the Palos Verdes Institute of Technology (PVIT), where my team won first place at the international MATE ROV competition. I’ve also interned at Boeing, worked in an orthodontics office, and mentored students in robotics at AltaSea. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing basketball (both as captain and coach), volunteering at my mosque, and spending time with friends and family. I’m super excited to work with PV Tutors and help students reach their full potential!
Francesca Masellis
Hey! My name is Francesca Masellis, and I’m a senior at PVHS. I have a 4.8 GPA and received the AP Scholar with Distinction award, scoring 4s and 5s on my AP exams, including Psychology, World History, Chemistry, English Language, and U.S. History. On campus, I’ve served as junior editor-in-chief of the Triton Yearbook, head of decorations for Project Runway, activities director of Thrifting for Turtles, and member of the Choreo team. I am also part of on-campus programs like CSF, NSHS, NEHS, and Science Research. Outside of school, I help teach dance to individuals with disabilities in the Ready, Willing, and Able program, and I charter a nonprofit called PupCycled, which creates toys for shelter dogs. I’ve also performed liturgical dance and worked as an assistant camp counselor. In college, I plan to major in animal science, and I’ve been shadowing veterinarians for experience. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, drawing, reading, doing Pilates, writing, baking, and walking my dog, Buster. I look forward to meeting you!
Luke Kim
Hi! My name is Luke Kim, and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School with a 3.9/4.8 GPA. My strongest subjects are Math, Environmental Science, and Biology. I have taken 10 AP exams, passed all of them, and earned recognition as an AP Scholar with Distinction. At school, I serve as president of the House of Refuge Club, compete in Science Olympiad and Math Club, and am an active member of both the National Honor Society and California Scholarship Federation. Outside of school, I work as a church teacher’s assistant for young children, serve as publisher for the Science Research Club, participate in the PV Assembly, volunteer with Timeless Talks, and enjoy collecting trading cards and watching a variety of sports.
Anabelle Viljoen
Hi! My name is Anabelle Viljoen, and I’m a junior at PV High with a 5.0 weighted GPA and a 36 ACT. I am an AP Scholar with Distinction, having earned 5s on 5 AP tests. I can tutor most subjects, including math, science, history, English, and Spanish. At school, I am VP of Spanish National Honor Society, President/founder of the Acres of Love Club, an active member of M.U.N., and part of many honor societies, including SNHS, ENHS, SSNHS, and CSF. I also enjoy playing for PV’s soccer team, and was selected for Capitol Convoy (where we traveled to Sacramento to meet with state legislators) and the Principal’s Advisory Committee. Outside of school, I play club soccer for FRAM most nights and am part of National Charity League, where I volunteer over 50 hours each year. In my free time, I love to read, bake, and hang out with my friends and family.
Noah Kim
Hi! My name is Noah Kim and I am a junior at Palos Verdes High School. I look forward to primarily tutoring Math and CAD. At school, I’m involved in underwater robotics; lead a couple of cybersecurity, engineering, and stress management clubs; participate in multiple honor societies/various clubs; and play tennis! Outside of school, I lead a youth science program, build stuff, play more tennis with my friends, and am currently designing and implementing a 3D scanning/designing/production workspace onboard the USS IOWA. If you bring me Trader Joe's Swedish Swimmers to a tutoring session, I might just accept it as tuition (we’ll see).
Ananya Balaji
Hi! I’m Ananya, a junior at PV High. I have experience tutoring friends/family, ensuring I can adapt to different learning styles. I can help with concepts, homework, study habits, and note-taking. As far as academics go, my strongest subjects are AP World, AP Physics 2, Precalculus (and lower math), English, and AP 3D Art. I especially enjoy math and physics, but am happy to help with other subjects too. Outside of academics, I’m an Editor-in-Chief of the Yearbook, a 4-year Science Research member and LA Fair winner, Cofounder of Wavetech Engineering Club, and participate heavily in PVIT through our award-winning ROV and Cyberpatriots teams. If I’m not doing any of these, I’m probably taking a nap. I look forward to meeting you!
Nico Kim
Hello everyone! My name is Nico Kim and I'm currently a junior at PVHS where I have a 4.9/4.0 GPA. Currently, I’m on track to complete 8 APs by the end of this school year, earning 5s in all AP courses that I’ve completed (AP Computer Science A & AP World History). I’m more than happy to tutor all subjects, but I’m most comfortable with math, science, and computer science. Outside of class, I’m VP of Timeless Talks, a student-led organization focused on spending time with elder citizens, whether it be through reading stories or helping with their technological inquiries. I am also part of PVIT’s VEX Robotics team, VP of Asian Culture Club, have conducted science research on the use of bioplastics and natural antioxidants for stable food preservation, and a member of other various clubs. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, playing video games & volleyball, and doing art.
Annabelle Huang
Hi everyone! I’m Annabelle Huang, a junior at Palos Verdes High School, and I currently have a 4.7 weighted GPA. I am co-president and founder of the Minds Behind Medicine club, also taking part in French Honor Society, California Scholarship Federation, as well as French, English, and Science honor societies, and play on the Varisty Volleyball team. In my freshman year, I received an award from the American Psychological Association for my science research project on the effects of music while studying. I can tutor any subject, but I specialize in Psychology and French (all A's). Outside of school, I am a member of the Rancho Palos Verdes Youth Advisory Committee. I compete in showjumping at a national level and qualified for junior nationals last year, assisting my team to 4th place overall, and have qualified again this year. In my free time, I love to spend time with family and friends.
Vik Gianchandani
Hello! I’m Vik Gianchandani, and I am a junior at PV High. I have a 4.0 unweighted GPA and 4.8 weighted GPA. At school, I serve as President of Tri-M Music Honor Society, President of Asian Culture Club, Treasurer of Be The Change, Treasurer of Model United Nations, Co-Business Team Lead of PVIT UAV, and Drum Major of the PV Marching Band. Additionally, I am involved in NEHS, CSF, and the PV swim team. Outside of school, I volunteer with the PVIS Pep Band and the Luna Peak Foundation. I can tutor any subject, though I am strongest in math, chemistry, biology, and music. As for my personal interests, I love to travel, spend time with friends, collect vinyls, and cook. I look forward to meeting you!
Natalie Jorczak
Hi! I’m Natalie Jorczak, and I am a junior at PV High. I have a 4.8 weighted GPA and I’m an AP scholar with Honor. I’ve gotten 4’s and 5’s on AP World History, AP Psychology, and AP Seminar. On campus, I’m a Commissioner of Publicity in Be The Change, a Novice Trainer for MUN, and a link crew leader. Along with that, I’m involved with the UAV PVIT team, CSF, and clubs like ACC and Wave Tech Engineering. Outside of school, I love reading, hiking, and hanging out with my friends! I can tutor anything, but I’m best at history, biology, and geometry. I look forward to working with you!
Quentin Lanquetot
Hello! My name is Quentin Lanquetot, and I'm currently a Junior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.6 weighted GPA and a 4.0 unweighted GPA. I have gotten 5s on both the AP World History and AP French exams. I'm most excited to help students in chemistry, French, and all levels of math. I've also had some experience tutoring before, teaching French students how to improve their English. I'm also the oldest sibling of four, as I have three younger sisters who definitely keep my life from becoming boring. Outside of academics, I make good use of Palos Verdes' outdoors to surf along the coastline and mountain bike on local trails. I am also part of my school's soccer program. I'm really looking forward to working with you and helping students succeed!
Sofia Cabral
Hey everyone! My name is Sofia Cabral, and I’m a junior at Palos Verdes High School. I hold a 4.8 weighted GPA and a 4.0 unweighted GPA. I scored a 5 on the AP Computer Science Principles exam, and I am open to tutoring in chemistry, Spanish, English, and all levels of math up to Algebra 2. In school, I am part of Link Crew, the California Scholarship Federation, Spanish National Honor Society, and girls lacrosse. Outside of school, I coach youth lacrosse and volunteer at my church. I love spending time with friends and family, going to the beach, playing video games, and trying all kinds of delicious foods! I’m so excited to work with you all!
Arshawn Sahrai
Hi, I'm Arshawn Sahrai and I am currently a junior at PVHS. I have a 3.9/4.7 GPA and I've taken two AP tests, receiving a 5 on Computer Science A and a 4 on Psychology. On campus, I participate in swimming, VEX Robotics, Model United Nations, and Middle Eastern Student Union. Outside of school, I swim with the Palos Verdes Aquatic Club and volunteer for Luna Peak Links and Cancer Support Community South Bay, where we help set up events to raise money or prepare gifts for cancer patients. My favorite subjects are Math, Spanish, and Computer Science, though my anatomy class is quickly growing to be one of my favorites. Regardless, I'm happy to tutor in all subjects. In my free time, I enjoy going out with my friends, playing video games, and keeping up to date with the latest tech news. Looking forward to meeting you!
Sevianne Botiller
Hello, I’m Seviane Botiller, but everyone calls me Sevi! I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School, and I have a 4.93/4.0 GPA. My strongest subjects are math and science, earning no less than 98% in my math classes. I have taken 8 AP classes (soon to be 14 after this year), earning 4s and 5s. Aside from being an AP Scholar with distinction, I am a part of my school’s Technology Student Association as well as the National Honor Society, and plan to join Math Club this year. Outside of school, I am part of the PV High sailing team, a tutor, and a volunteer with local land conservancies. In my free time, I love hanging out with friends, drawing, playing guitar, and rollerskating. I’m a very extroverted person and will make sure that every student feels comfortable
Grace Booth
Hi, my name is Grace Booth! I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School with a 4.9 weighted GPA. I am an AP Scholar with Distinction, with 5s on AP US History, AP PreCalculus, and 4s on AP European History, AP English Language, and AP Seminar. My strongest subject is math, but I’m happy to tutor in any subject! At school, I am a member of National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Social Science Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, and CSF. Additionally, I run Varsity Cross Country/Track and Field. Outside of school, I am the founder of Clear Coast Collective, a beach-cleanup organization, a member and council representative of National Charity League, and the owner of Gracelets, a jewelry business. In my spare time, I enjoy painting, crocheting, and spending time with my friends and family. This will be my second year of tutoring, and I look forward to working with you!
Pierce Snure
Hello! My name is Pierce Snure, and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School with a 4.0/4.6 GPA. My favorite subjects are Math and Business, and I was a lunchtime peer math tutor during my junior year at PV High. This year, I will be working on a finance research project with a group of classmates. I play varsity soccer for PV High and ECNL club soccer as a center back. I spend my summers coaching soccer at LAFC and Peninsula soccer camps, and during the year, I coach basketball at PVYBL. My favorite foods are mint chocolate chip ice cream and pizza. I also started my own company with a friend called NXLVL Futbol, and we do private soccer training for kids in the South Bay. My college goal is to major in math, finance, or actuarial science. I look forward to helping students again this year.
Logan Kim
PLACEHOLDER BIO Hi, my name is Grace Booth! I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School with a 4.9 weighted GPA. I am an AP Scholar with Distinction, with 5s on AP US History, AP PreCalculus, and 4s on AP European History, AP English Language, and AP Seminar. My strongest subject is math, but I’m happy to tutor in any subject! At school, I am a member of National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Social Science Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, and CSF. Additionally, I run Varsity Cross Country/Track and Field. Outside of school, I am the founder of Clear Coast Collective, a beach-cleanup organization, a member and council representative of National Charity League, and the owner of Gracelets, a jewelry business. In my spare time, I enjoy painting, crocheting, and spending time with my friends and family. This will be my second year of tutoring, and I look forward to working with you!
Livia Wiederkehr
Hi everyone!! My name is Livia Wiederkehr and I’m a junior at PV High. I have a 4.9/4.0, having taken AP World History, AP Seminar, and AP Spanish Language and Culture; I am taking six more APs this year. I am happy to tutor any subject, though my favorite subjects are math, science, and history. At PV, I am the Vice President of Spanish National Honor Society and Thrifting for Turtles, and I’m on board for MUN and Mock Trial. I am also involved in Link Crew, CSF, and various honors societies. Outside of school, I am part of a nationally competitive team for Mock Trial and Los Amigos, a charity organization. In my free time, I love spending time with my friends and family, going shopping, and skiing. I am so excited to meet you all!!
Savanna Zhu
Hey everyone! My name is Savanna Zhu and I'm a junior at Palos Verdes High School, where I maintain a 3.8/4.6 GPA. I have completed and passed 3 AP courses, earning 4s on both World History and Environmental Science, and I am currently enrolled in 4 more AP classes. I am happy to tutor in any subject, but my favorite subjects are math and Chinese, which I am fluent in. At school, I am Vice President of Thrifting for Turtles and Treasurer of House of Refugees, and also a member of PVIT. Outside of school, I volunteer as a head coach and referee for girls' soccer with AYSO, where I enjoy mentoring younger players. In my free time, I like going to the gym, spending time with friends, and discovering new TV shows and films. I look forward to working with you!
Samuel Sun
Hello, my name is Samuel! I am a junior at Palos Verdes High School with a 4.7/3.9 GPA. I’ve been recognized as an AP Scholar with Honor, earning 4s and 5s in AP World History, AP Seminar, AP Environmental Science, and AP Chinese Language. At PVHS, I serve as Co-President of the Speech and Debate team, Vice President of the National Chinese Honor Society, and am also involved in CSF and Science Research. Beyond school, I’m Co-President of Student Environmental Advocacy and Director of Volunteer Operations with the Pragat Foundation. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music and podcasts, baking, and spending time with my pet rabbit (Joey). Looking forward to meeting you!
Samya Lagobi
Hello! My name is Samya Lagobi and I am currently a junior at Palos Verdes High School. I have maintained a 5.0/4.0 GPA while taking all honors and AP courses. My strongest subjects are Math, Chemistry, and Anatomy, though I am happy to tutor in any subject needed. I'm involved in several academic organizations, including the Chinese National Honor Society, Science National Honors Society, and California Scholarship Federation; I’m also the Co-Founder of the Chinese Culture Club. Outside of academics, I’ve been on the Varsity Water Polo team since freshman year. I’m also involved in science research and a part of National Charity League. My favorite volunteer activities include working at the Belmont Senior Center, South Bay Chinese School, and Peace for Kids. In my free time, I love painting, going to the beach with friends, and traveling. I enjoy helping others and am always eager to share my knowledge and experiences.
Ariel Chen
Hi! My name is Ariel, and I am a junior at Palos Verdes High School with a 5.0/4.0 GPA. My favorite subjects are math and chemistry, but I love tutoring all subjects! At school, I’m a member of Math Club/ Mu Alpha Theta, Vice President of Membership for the Science National Honor Society, and involved in science research. As of now, I am an AP Scholar with Distinction and have taken an organic chemistry college course. Moreover, I’ve recently attended the UC Cosmos program during the summer, with a focus on nanochemistry and nanotechnology. Outside of school, you can find me volunteering at Torrance Memorial Hospital, playing tennis, and watching movies. I look forward to working with you all!
Ebere Nweke
Hi everyone, my name is Ebere Nweke and I’m a junior at Palos Verdes High School. I currently have a 3.9 unweighted and a 4.7 weighted GPA. In school, I am a part of Orchestra, Link Crew, and Science Research. I am also a part of a few honors societies like Tri-M, CSF, and Science NHS. Outside of School, I volunteer with TMMC Novas, TMMC Blue Jackets, and I also do Crew. In my free time, I like going to the beach with my friends, traveling with family, and binging different TV shows throughout the year. I am confident in my ability to tutor in all years of math up to Algebra 2 Honors, English 2 Honors, and Biology Honors. I’m looking forward to meeting all of you!
Irene Kim
Hi everyone! My name is Irene Kim and I am a junior at Palos Verdes High School. I currently hold a 3.9 unweighted and a 4.8 weighted GPA. I’ve earned 4s on both the AP Chemistry and AP Physics 1 exams, and my strongest subjects are math, chemistry, and physics— specifically mechanics. On campus, I’m involved in the Triton Yearbook as an Editor, CSF, and Link Crew. I play on the girls lacrosse team, where I’ve served as JV team captain, and I also coach younger players at lacrosse camps throughout the year. In my free time, I love listening to music, playing video games with my friends, and collecting fun socks. I look forward to working with you!
Malek Shamonki
Hi everyone! My name is Malek Shamonki and I am starting my first full year at Palos Verdes High School as a junior. Prior to my arrival in PV, I grew up in the Pacific Palisades and relocated in January after the fires. While attending Palisades Charter High School, I was treasurer of the Tyler Robinson Foundation Club (TRF), as well as a member of the TARC Rocketry Club. I currently maintain a 3.9/4.7 GPA, and have so far scored a four on my AP World History exam and a five on my AP Chemistry exam. I enjoy all subjects, yet my favorite subjects are math, science, and English. Outside of school and academics, I enjoy learning new solos on my guitar as well as practicing MMA in my free time. I am so excited to meet you all!
Tristan Stumfall
Hey! My name is Tristan Stumfall and I am a junior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 3.8/4.7 GPA from Freshman and Sophomore year, taking all Honors and AP courses. I am currently taking 5 APs while scoring 4s and a 5 last year on 3 other APs. I am best at Math and Science, but I am able to help all other core subjects as well. Currently, I play beach volleyball and tennis at PVHS, while being in the Chinese Honors Society and VP of the Covenant Charity Club. I also have experience tutoring fellow classmates, as well as international students, as I have tutored English for kids in China. Additionally, I also volunteer at my tennis club, coaching younger children to become better tennis players. In my free time, you can often catch me hanging out with friends and family or playing tennis. I’m looking forward to working with you all!