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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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1535755737345-J5MB0RILFX3DOU4SHUM1/IMG_9866.jpg Class of '19 Tutors - luke bradley, CEO Luke Bradley, CEO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1535756260650-65C7BIN4V5ZJKHV91EQ6/IMG_9937.jpg Class of '19 Tutors - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1535756550240-QW9PF55T95PJGK6BJXIE/IMG_9993.jpg Class of '19 Tutors - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1536084058029-289EDROY279KOGNGYJOK/IMG_0019+%281%29.jpg Class of '19 Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1535756358518-KC80NIYTDD1FS5SIGKSE/IMG_9999.jpg Class of '19 Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1535756409266-NFS0PJ7GSJAFZY7S6KK3/IMG_9949.jpg Class of '19 Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1535756467095-XF16ZQGI1DS6TQ6QPEMX/IMG_9899.jpg Class of '19 Tutors - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1535756143390-3254LMT6ZLDV757TQNKU/IMG_9882.jpg Class of '19 Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1535756195017-Z3TAQOQS7JRTR621QPF4/IMG_9928.jpg Class of '19 Tutors - 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. https://pvtutors.com/current-tutors daily 0.75 2022-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1628636310712-EHC132ILR78FWCUA42SU/IMG_2336.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - William Sasaki NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Hi! I’m Will Sasaki a senior at PV High School. I have a 4.93/4.0 GPA and am an AP scholar with distinction. Some of my favorite subjects are science and history. I am currently involved in Tri-M, MUN(Treasurer), Science National Honor Society (Board), CARE(Co-president), and National English Honor Society. I am also Principal Trumpet of our PVHS orchestra. Outside of school you can find me working at Big Island Eats and Shave Ice, cooking up a storm, or out with friends. I can’t wait to meet and work with you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1628636522862-TMV5UBN6SFG8YRWEEJQY/IMG_2427.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - Ryan Hetchler ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Hello! I'm Ryan Hetchler. I am currently a senior at Palos Verdes High School. At school, I am on the water polo team and am a member of Mock Trial and Model Untied Nations. I am President of the Stock Investment Club where I am able to teach my peers about our local, national, and global financial system. In my free time I enjoy reading, watching basketball, and playing golf. My favorite classes, current and former, are Physics, English, and Social Studies. I look forward to working with all of you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1628636050322-JE0KHSYDTM987QIP76MB/IMG_2459.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - William Bray RICE UNIVERSITY Hi, I’m William Bray, and I’m a senior at PVHS. I have a 4.9 weighted and 4.0 unweighted GPA, and I am an AP Scholar with Distinction. I received a 35 on the ACT, with perfect scores in the english and reading sections, though I’m still looking to improve. Besides being in National Honors Society, the Link Crew, and the board of SNHS, I am the president of the SEAC at PV, and I am the first chair viola in the Palos Verdes orchestra and the Pacific Vision Youth Symphony, as well as the 2nd chair violist in the All-Southern CA Honors Orchestra. I love science, and I will have taken 4 AP science courses by graduation. I also love history and music, and I received a perfect score on the MTAP test. Outside of school I volunteer at the Community Helpline and conduct neuroscience and biological research. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1630166769986-QTDL6J5D37ELZY0GZOMB/DSC00417.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - Keira Wang UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS Hi! I’m Keira and a Senior at PV High. I have a 4.9/ 4.0 GPA and scored a 1510 on my SAT. My favorite subject is history but also enjoy tutoring math and English. At school I’m a captain of the girls varsity golf team and am also part of Link Crew and NHS. Outside of school I’m either playing more golf or hanging out with friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1628635953122-BL9HZQFZICT0SPFZPSTU/IMG_2324.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - Heath Bray DUKE UNIVERSITY Hi! I'm Heath Bray and I'm a Senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.0 unweighted GPA and 4.95 weighted GPA and I have taken many honors and AP classes. My favorite subjects in school are science and History. I am involved in NEHS, SNHS, TRI-M, NHS. I'm on the Varsity lacrosse team and I play clarinet in the PVHS orchestra. I'm an active member in CSF and FCA. Outside of school I'm in Los Hermanos, a volunteer organization. I've also coached PVBA for 2 years so I've grown accustomed to working with kids and I’m a community helpline volunteer. I also work a job at Terranea. I'm excited to tutor and meet you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1628636142904-B9FW705WOC7Y2MPQPAJW/IMG_2330.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - Greta Norris UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Hello! I'm Greta Norris and I am a senior at PV High. I have a 4.0 unweighted GPA and a 4.93 weighted GPA, and am an AP Scholar with Distinction. Spanish is one of my strongest subjects, and I am enrolled in Spanish 5 this year. My other favorite subjects include English and Science. To further expand my education, I have taken four online classes at El Camino. At school, I am involved in CSF, PAC, various honor societies, human rights clubs, and varsity cross country and track. In my free time, you can find me picnicking with friends, running, volunteering at the Orthopaedic Institute for Children, and skiing and mountain biking in Mammoth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1628635731176-QJEADCBIUX0E9UT0KGZP/IMG_2515.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - Viviana Hsiao, CEO UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Hi there! I’m Viviana Hsiao, a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.93/4.0 GPA and have scored a 35 on the ACT; I am also an AP Scholar with Distinction. In school, I am Concertmistress of our PVHS Orchestra, Founder and President of the Medical Society Club, and Historian of MUN. I’m also involved in Mock Trial, Principal’s Advisory Council, and various honor societies. Outside of school, I am Principal of 1st Violin in the Palos Verdes Youth Symphony, Social Outreach Manager of Z Magazine, and Vice President of Students 4 Students English Help, a non-profit that tutors disadvantaged students in Vietnam. I also volunteer at Community Helpline and conduct research on bone density, liver fat, calcification, etc. In my free time, I enjoy going on picnics with friends, recording and editing snippets of my life, making Spotify playlists to fit my every mood, and building my dream life on Pinterest! I am super excited to help others, and I can’t wait to work with everyone! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1628636398978-VFIOJEL26R7Q8RTFPYK2/IMG_2388.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - Asha Timm UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Hi! My name is Asha and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.93/4.0 GPA and am an AP Scholar with Distinction. At school, I am Secretary General for Model United Nations, Captain of the Varsity Tennis Team, VP of Speakers for Science NHS, and a Link Crew Leader. Additionally, I am the school student representative to the PVPUSD Board of Education. I also enjoy participating in science research. Outside of school, I am Co-President of the Los Amigos Charity Group and I work as a tennis coach. In my free time, I love going on hiking/food adventures with my friends, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and drinking boba tea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1628637894642-UM96BXO0O8SQMC85IUAY/IMG_2478.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - Steven Kaufman UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Hi! My name is Steven Kaufman and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.67 GPA and I am involved in many AP and honors courses. On campus I am involved in NHS, CSF, tennis; I am also a basketball team leader and I’m on the Be The Change executive board. Some of my favorite subjects include math, biology, and history, all of which I would love to tutor. Outside of school, I am part of a Los Hermanos group and have coached youth basketball for two years as a head coach. Some things I love to do in my free time are play basketball, hang out with my friends, and enjoy some great food around Palos Verdes and Torrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1628714865242-QE9XRKCJ4CV2ZAEODJOR/IMG_2494.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - David Maemoto, CEO STANFORD UNIVERSITY Hi there! I’m David Maemoto, a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I’ve really enjoyed my time in high school and I’m happy to help tutor in any academic subject area. Math and science are my specialty as I have exhausted all of the district’s math and most of the science curriculum, receiving an AP score of 5 for Calc BC, Physics Mechanics and E&M, Chemistry and Statistics, while maintaining a 4.9 weighted GPA. In addition to being an AP Scholar with distinction, I am also President of Be the Change, lead on the PVIT UAV Team, President of Science NHS and a senior editor for the Tradewinds Literary Magazine. When I’m not studying, you can find me on the basketball court, driving range or catching up with friends at my favorite boba spot after a hard workout. I’m looking forward to a great year and working with all of you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/735fd439-abcf-433e-b07c-99fd7881e9dd/3A0CEE2B-4AC5-4A57-98D9-E4CAB1808C7D.jpeg Class of '22 Tutors - Alex Klerman UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO Hi everyone. My name is Alex Klerman, and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I am a straight-A student and have a 4.87 weighted GPA. I also scored a 1540 on the SAT and am an AP Scholar with Distinction. My favorite classes in high school have been Math, Physics, English, and History. I am the Upper Middle School Liaison for Model UN, where I am leading the creation of the Model UN program at PVIS. I am a forward on Varsity soccer, a defense attorney in Mock Trial, and a National Honors Society member. Outside of school, I am involved in Palos Verdes Assembly, a volunteer organization. In my free time, I love to surf, get into heated debates about pineapple pizza, and escape to Northern California to visit my grandparents. I can’t wait to meet all of you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1628636441846-VRNL4SWTV3NF3508TXTE/IMG_2394.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - Alycen Kim CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY Hi! My name is Alycen Kim and I’m a senior at PV High. I have a 4.9 weighted GPA and I am an AP Scholar with Distinction. In school, I am the artistic editor of Tradewinds Literary Magazine and co editor-in-chief of The Point, our school newspaper. I am involved in CSF and NEHS, and I am also a board member on our school’s PVOW and CARE clubs. Outside of school, my main passion is painting/ drawing and I am currently working on my college art portfolio. I have won many awards and most notably, I was the Grand Prize winner of the 2020 West Basin “Water is Life” art contest. In my free time, I enjoy reading, shopping, and eating out with my friends! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1628636262357-X3OGVY076CQU14QYOEWC/IMG_2360.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - Calvin Barnum STANFORD UNIVERSITY Hi everyone! My name is Calvin Barnum, and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have maintained a 5.0 GPA throughout high school and received a commendation for my score on the PSAT/NMSQT. I specialize in teaching math, english, law, and trumpet. On campus I am the drum major of the PVHS Marching Band, editor-in-chief of the Tradewinds Literary Magazine, and a member of the school's varsity swim team. In my free time I love to read science fiction, bake banana chocolate chip muffins, and cycle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1628637810866-A4QC5G7VEDS2YREWXLKI/IMG_2472.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - Scott Shimoyama UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Hey! My name is Scott Shimoyama and I am a senior at PV High. I have a 4.8 weighted GPA with a 4.0 unweighted. In school, I am the Sports Producer for the award winning Live From 205, I play basketball and tennis, I am the Club President of A New Chapter: Books for Better Use, and am involved in most of the honors societies that the school has to offer including Math, Spanish, Science, English, and NHS. Outside of school, I love spending time with friends, playing video games, and watching sports or tv shows! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1628636349649-IVUY2PMUOHORMDL5RWY8/IMG_2370.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - Lainey Cote UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Hi! I’m Lainey and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I currently have a 4.8/4.0 GPA and am an AP Scholar with Distinction. My favorite subjects include Math, English, French, and Psychology. At school, I am the president of French Honor Society, vice-president of National Honor Society for Dance Arts, and co-founder of a club called Hope for Patients. I am involved in Mock Trial, Tradewinds, and Choreo dance. Outside of school, I volunteer with Las Niñas, tutor students in the Philippines, and work in Redondo Beach. In my free time, I love spending time with friends, baking delicious desserts, and blasting music in my car. I’m looking forward to meeting you all! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1628636188959-6BPX20G5C06QRVBBGDHG/IMG_2354.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - Izzy Farrow YALE UNIVERSITY Hi! My name is Izzy Farrow, and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School (PVHS). I have a 4.93 weighted GPA, and I am an AP Scholar with Distinction. I have taken various courses in all the major departments at PVHS. I am a Secretary General for Model United Nations, a member of the PVIT Space Team, a defender for the varsity soccer team, a member of NHS and other department specific honor societies. This summer, I was an intern for The Boeing Company, where I worked with Boeing electrical engineers to design/build antennas. In addition to participating in PVHS's science research program for 4 years, I was a member of the Galapagos research team in the summer before my sophomore year. Outside of school, I play club soccer for Beach FC and play trumpet for Pacific Vision Youth Symphony, led by professional pianist and Grammy nominee maestro David Benoit. I have enjoyed every class I have taken, and I look forward to working with you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1628635839844-C7V7INF1TCI3O68FYLIJ/IMG_2343.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - Vanessa Tran UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Hey everyone! My name is Vanessa Tran and I’m currently a senior at PVHS. I’ve partaken in a variety of hobbies but my favorites are sewing, drawing, and public speaking. At school, I am involved in MUN, Mock Trial, and Speech and Debate. I also am the founder and president of a non-profit (Students 4 Students English) that provides help to disadvantaged kids in Vietnam. I have an 4.9/4.0 GPA and my favorite classes are Math, English, and History. My highest level math class is AP Calculus BC (score 5). Outside of school, I volunteer at a VA hospital and draw medical illustrations for textbook publications. You can often find me designing/sewing dresses and staying up late at night binge watching true crime series. I’m super excited to get to know everyone and I look forward to meeting you all! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1628636490722-4F5R9UPY9AIIZQNK818V/IMG_2407.jpg Class of '22 Tutors - Hannah Goharian UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Hi! My name is Hannah Goharian and I am a senior at PVHS with a 4.9/4.0 GPA. I have taken various AP and honors courses and I am an AP Scholar with Distinction. I am co-founder of a club called Hope for Patients, a member of several honor societies, and team manager for the varsity girls basketball team. Outside of school, I am a junior docent for Los Serenos at the PV Interpretive Center and like to volunteer my time helping low-income families. My favorite subjects in school are Psychology and English. In my free time, I enjoy playing piano, watching The Office, and eating zucchini strips. I'm excited to meet you all! https://pvtutors.com/class-of-20-tutors daily 0.75 2022-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1567041084344-Y2CCEBFD3NKZRXYEZAO9/IMG_2593.jpg Class of '20 Tutors - Hinano Negishi UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Howdy! I’m Hinano and I’m a Senior at PVHS. I have a 4.8 GPA and am involved in ASB, Model United Nations, Varsity Soccer and several Honors Societies at school. My favorite classes to tutor in are Biology, Geometry, and English. Outside of school, I volunteer at Community Helpline, teach hip-hop at elementary schools for electriKIDS, and play club soccer. When I’m not busy with school and work, I love hanging out with kids (babysitting, summer camp, etc.) & reading! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1567042722906-8J3LR8BB0PN58NBHU35I/IMG_2917.jpg Class of '20 Tutors - Lucy Pluimer UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Hey everyone! My name is Lucy Pluimer and I’m a senior at PVHS. Over the past three years, I have maintained a 4.8 GPA. I scored in the upper 99th percentile for the SAT and I am an AP Scholar with Distinction. Some of my favorite classes at PV have been U.S. History, Comparative Government, and English. At school, I am President of Project Runway, captain of the Varsity Song Team, Vice President of Model United Nations, our school’s student representative to the PVPUSD Board of Education, Vice President of the California Scholarship Foundation, leader for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and more! I am also a member of National Honor Society, Mock Trial, and Ek Kardia. When I’m not at school, you can find me hanging with friends or searching for the perfect coffee shop to study at! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1567042960892-LBSE4M3MXQD4IOSKSDTY/IMG_2422.jpg Class of '20 Tutors - Trent Swenson PURDUE UNIVERSITY Hey, my name is Trent Swenson! I am a senior at PVHS and plan to study mechanical engineering once I graduate. My weighted GPA is 4.5 and outside of academics, I’ve done both cross country and track for four years. I also volunteer at the animal shelter when I can find the time, since I also wanted to be a veterinarian as a kid. Outside of school, on my free time, I enjoy drawing and lifting weights (and hopefully helping your kids with school). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1567042786951-3GZ04FCFVBFD46YROKSW/IMG_2322.jpg Class of '20 Tutors - Aya Cohen UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES What’s up! I’m Aya Cohen, and I’m senior at PVHS. I have a 4.9 overall GPA, received a 34 (35 superscored) on my ACT, and am an AP Scholar with Distinction. I’m involved in MUN, Open Orchards Productions, and the High Schoolers 4 Her Movement. When I’m not at school, you can find me playing piano or at the beach! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1567041123660-TIVW9B6SHO2OICCXQ0S8/IMG_2472.jpg Class of '20 Tutors - Bradley Knoblauch UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Hi! My name is Bradley Knoblauch and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. Throughout my time in high school I have maintained over a 4.9 GPA while completing our district’s entire curriculum in both Math and Spanish. I also have scored a perfect 36 on the ACT. In school, I am captain of the varsity basketball team, a Link Crew Leader, and an editor of the Triton Yearbook. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my friends, eating copious amounts of food, and playing ping pong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1568651318883-NKW3ZR8V6AC9CWZRPVAN/IMG_3255.jpg Class of '20 Tutors - Sarah Yamada BOSTON COLLEGE Hi! I’m Sarah and I’m a senior at PVHS. I’ve been a member of MUN and Science Research for the past three years, and some of my favorite subjects are english and math. This year, I’m taking Advanced Calculus as well as AP Physics C to broaden my horizons. Academically, I’ve maintained a 4.9 GPA and scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT. Outside of school, I am involved in basketball and play a variety of instruments. I’m really excited to help others this year through PV Tutoring Co. - can’t wait to meet you all! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1567042831504-J0N3ZVNFMYT38LKSHUVJ/IMG_2921.jpeg Class of '20 Tutors - Dane Dawson THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN What’s up people! I’m Dane Dawson and am currently a senior at PV. I’m Senior Class President, Varsity Basketball Captain, and Vice President of National Honors Society. Also, I’m one of the writers for award winning Live From 205 and an AP Scholar with distinction. My GPA is approximately a 4.8. Honestly, I love Math. I’m taking a college level Statistics course at Los Angeles Harbor College. I got an 800 on the SAT math portion and would love to help tutor y’all in Algebra, Geometry, or Pre-Calculus. If I’m not doing math you can find me struggling to learn to surf, flipping burgers, speaking Spanish, or discussing Fantasy Football with my peers. I am looking forward to meeting all of you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1567040406653-92ZTJ24B49W46SLRYN6R/IMG_2532.jpg Class of '20 Tutors - Olivia Yang, CEO UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Hey guys! I’m Liv, a senior at PVHS. I have a 4.7 GPA, and have been enrolled in all Honors and AP classes throughout high school. I am the Commissioner of Special Events in ASB, serve on the board of Project Runway, am a National Merit Commended Scholar, and am an active member in various honor societies. Apart from schoolwork, I play soccer on the school team, work at the Bar Method Palos Verdes, and drive my little sisters around. In my free time, I enjoy going on adventures with friends and searching for the perfect cup of coffee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1567040467696-R8SH2G9HD8Q66ZV8U5EQ/IMG_2509.jpg Class of '20 Tutors - Jacob Hageman, CEO DUKE UNIVERSITY Greetings! I’m Jacob, a senior at Palos Verdes High School. Throughout high school I have maintained a 4.9/4.0 GPA, taking a variety of AP and Honors classes. I have also scored a 35 on the ACT. At school, I am a commissioner of the Be the Change organization, an editor of the Triton yearbook, and a member in various other organizations such as the California Scholarship Federation. Outside of school, I work at Chicken Maison and am a player on a club ice hockey team. When I’m not otherwise occupied, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and trying new things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1567040958517-MQMEG4XIZI3P59JVYU1I/IMG_2626.jpg Class of '20 Tutors - Gabriella Rudy UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Hi! I'm Gabriella Rudy and I'm a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.7 GPA and my favorite subjects are English and Biology! I'm the anchor of PVHS' award-winning broadcast news show Live From 205, a member of NHS, and Associated Student Body President. Outside of school, I'm a competitive Irish dancer! When I'm not studying, reporting a story, or planning a pep rally, I love watching sunsets at the cliffs and eating Handel's ice cream with my friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1567041156307-PUTTX3C8ZEXNENYQUMVY/IMG_2443.jpg Class of '20 Tutors - Carter Harrigian DUKE UNIVERSITY Hey everyone. My name is Carter Harrigian and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School this year. My academic achievements include a 4.95 GPA and a 1540 SAT score, as well as an 800 on the Math 2 Subject test. My leadership roles at school include President of National Honors Society, Secretary General of Model United Nations, and Vice President of Be the Change. I am most proficient in math and history, but am also a semi-specialist in life sciences and spanish. Outside of academics I run Cross Country and Track and Field, and I play soccer for the High School Team as well. I’m an avid Laker fan and follow mostly all sports pretty closely. I’m excited to help anyone in need and look forward to working with everyone! https://pvtutors.com/class-of-21-tutors daily 0.75 2021-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1598995972545-4XVZX4ZENU4MMEPLYUIC/Abbie.JPG Class of '21 Tutors - Abbie Maemoto Stanford University Hi! My name is Abbie Maemoto and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. Over the past 4 years, I have maintained over a 4.9 GPA and have scored a 1580 on my SAT and an 800 on my Math 2 SAT Subject Test. I specialize in teaching math and science as I have exhausted the math curriculum and the majority of the science curriculum that the district has to offer. At school, I am the editor-in-chief of the Tradewinds Literary Magazine, the president of Science National Honors Society, and a captain of Varsity Swimming. Outside of school I enjoy doing cancer research, writing children’s books, and going on food adventures with my friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1598592490305-4PM8LSHNEJFKHEMRPATR/Shay.JPG Class of '21 Tutors - Shay Desai Dartmouth College Hi! My name is Shay Desai and I’m a senior at PV High. I currently have a 4.9 weighted GPA and I am an AP Scholar with Distinction, having taken AP courses in all major departments at PV. I am currently enrolled in Advanced Multivariable Calculus and can tutor any level of math up to AP Calculus BC. Some of my other favorite subjects to tutor in are English, History, and Spanish. At school, I am part of the soccer program, a Link Crew leader, was selected as a Boys’ State delegate, and I am also the president of the Policies Behind Politics Club. Outside of school, I am politically active, having volunteered on two campaigns during my time in highschool as well as participating in independent research. I have coached my younger brother’s youth basketball and soccer teams on the hill, which has helped me learn how to work really well with kids. In my free time, I like to play Spikeball, hang out with friends, and play videogames. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1598592533998-QJPMZ9UI7LW43J1MDINJ/Kaylin.JPG Class of '21 Tutors - Kaylin Lee University of California, Berkeley Hi! My name is Kaylin and I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have over a 4.7 GPA and am an AP Scholar with Distinction. I am an Editor in Chief of the Triton Yearbook, Link Crew Leader, CSF Historian, and PEF Ambassador. I also participate in Science Research and Science Olympiad. I’ve taken asynchronous classes at LA Harbor College, know how to succeed with online learning, and can teach students how to do the same. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends, family, and pets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1598995879829-QH83SZ6MW5X66LMOBPLC/Nicole.JPG Class of '21 Tutors - Nicole Russo University of California, Santa Barbara Hey! I’m Nicole and I am a Senior at PVHS. I have a 4.8/4.0 GPA and scored a 1500 on my SAT. My best subjects are Spanish and Math, and my favorite class this year is AP Spanish Literature. At school, I am the Novice Trainer for Model United Nations, Public Relations officer for Spanish NHS, Historian for CSF, and Co-President of my club Helping the Homeless. Outside of school, I do volunteer work with Press Friends. In my free time, I like to decorate my room, bike on the strand, and hang out with friends. I’m so excited to be a part of PV Tutors and to work with students! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1598995810363-1D212V3A20F7V4YYDMLS/image-asset.jpeg Class of '21 Tutors - Lisa Miao University of Southern California Hi! My name is Lisa Miao and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.9 GPA, scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT, and am an AP Scholar with Distinction. Some of my favorite classes throughout high school have been Music Theory, Psychology, and English! In school, I am president of National English Honor Society, a member of the orchestra, and a Link Crew leader. Outside of school, I am a babysitter and a teacher’s assistant at the US Arts Education Center. In my free time, you can find me painting or practicing violin . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1598592344861-8MEG2JZ2KO2JIM9Y17NB/Koa.JPG Class of '21 Tutors - Koa Vetterlein Vanderbilt University Buenos Dias! I’m Koa Vetterlein and I am a senior at PV High. I have a 4.9 weighted GPA and a 4.0 unweighted GPA. I received a 33 on my ACT but unfortunately haven’t been able to improve due to the coronavirus. In school, I am involved in varsity soccer, ASB, PVIT, NHS, CSF, and other honors societies like science, math, Spanish, and English. I am currently taking Advanced multivariable calculus and AP physics C. I am proficient in math and Spanish and can also tutor in most sciences and English. Outside of school, I play even more soccer and work at community helpline. In my free time, I love watching anime, playing soccer, hanging out with friends, and looking at myself in the mirror. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1598996026715-B53A6YMWX8OXG2DS2G4V/SPencer.JPG Class of '21 Tutors - Spencer Levin, CEO Vanderbilt University Hey Guys! I’m Spencer Levin, a Senior at PVHS. I have a 4.93 GPA and have taken all honors and AP classes except Spanish 2, Freshman year. I received a 35 superscore on my ACT, a 1520 on my SAT as well as a perfect 800 on the Math 2 subject test. At school, I’m president of Be The Change, Officer of Induction for NHS, and a Link Leader. I am also active on the PVHS soccer team and many honor societies such as Math, Spanish, and Science. Outside of school I volunteer at Community Helpline and work at Poke Rainbow. When I have free time I enjoy playing spikeball with my friends, eating a lot of food, and watching soccer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1598996072643-D2WB5660TBHYRKQJ2OFN/Chiby.JPG Class of '21 Tutors - Chiby Onyeador Washington University in St. Louis Hi! My name is Chiby Onyeador and I am a senior at PV high. I have a 4.9 weighted GPA with a 4.0 unweighted. I scored a 35 on my ACT and 800 on my SAT math level 2 subject test. My favorite subjects are Math, Physics, and Computer Science and I am able to tutor in those subjects to a high level. At school, I enjoy being a part of the science research program, PVIT, and various honor societies. Outside of school I am heavily involved in Boy Scouts and my church's pastoral council. In my free time I enjoy biking, hanging with friends, and watching basketball. I'm excited to work with you all! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1598592203410-55SEAB6ZSRUYRQXNL8UI/image-asset.jpeg Class of '21 Tutors - Richard Criley, CEO University of California, Berkeley Hey guys! I’m Richard Criley, a Senior at PVHS. I have a 4.93 GPA and have scored a perfect 36 on the ACT. I’m involved in several honor societies on campus, including NHS, NEHS, and SNHS. I play for the high school water polo team but I enjoy a basketball pickup game in my free time. Outside of school you can find me on the beach with a couple of friends, at the piano butchering Chopin, or in the kitchen preparing something delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1598997084244-OPOHITDTEUER1Y64MRKI/Williams.JPG Class of '21 Tutors - Williams Criley Vanderbilt University Hello! My name is Williams Criley and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I play water polo and am part of a club swim team as well. I am also a proud learner and educator. I have been on both sides of the classroom, being a passionate student since before I can remember and teaching GATE courses alongside my mother, father, and brother since the 5th grade. Having experience as both a student and teacher will surely make your tutoring experience a great one! See you all soon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1598995913475-23QNMYHMTM304X91PJNW/image-asset.jpeg Class of '21 Tutors - Alice Min Brown University Hi! I'm Alice, a senior at Palos Verdes High School. Throughout high school, I have maintained a 4.93 weighted GPA a 4.0 unweighted. I have received a 1550 superscore SAT and am also an AP Scholar with Distinction. In school, I am President of Science National Honor Society, Secretary General of MUN, Editor-In-Chief of the Triton Yearbook, and Software Captain for the PVIT Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Team. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math, Science, and English as I'm currently enrolled in Multivariable Calculus and have enjoyed taking Calculus BC, Chemistry, and English Language and Composition most in the past. Outside of school, I am an avid Girl Scout (Gold Award recipient 2020) and enjoy scrolling through Pinterest, snacking on Savannah Smiles, and spending time with friends! https://pvtutors.com/class-of-24-tutors daily 0.75 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1618c62f-a342-4750-8c48-36d5bae21564/clarence+lin.jpg Class of '24 Tutors - Clarence Lin Claremont McKenna College Hello! My name is Clarence Lin, and I am a Senior at Palos Verdes High School. While I have a particular fondness for Math and English, I am more than willing to tutor anyone in any subject. Along with being an AP Scholar with Honors, I also maintain a 4.9 weighted GPA. I have a broad range of interests, participating in Mock Trial, Model United Nations, the UAV team, and have been the Section Leader for the Marching Band's Brass Section for three years. Outside of school, I am working on a machine learning algorithm that will help improve preemptive measures against detrimental water conditions (particularly in third world countries), and am the Senior Patrol Leader for Boy Scout troop 783. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports like tennis or football, practicing my trumpet and French horn, and reading (my favorite genre is fantasy, though the majority of the material I engage with originates from thinkers like Kant, Dazai, and Sartre). I am looking forward to working with everyone again this year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/dd1c06d4-57ee-4b6d-820c-a807333eb89e/IMG_3505.jpg Class of '24 Tutors - Kyleigh Cunningham University of Southern California Hi! I’m Kyleigh Cunningham, a senior at PV high. I have a 4.6 weighted and a 3.9 unweighted gpa. In school, I am on the varsity song team, a link crew leader, a reporter for live from 205, and a part of over 5 clubs including project runway and science research. I am in CSF, NHS and PAC. Outside of school, I volunteer every week at community helpline and have achieved 100+ hours of community service for families in need through NCL from many other philanthropies for the past 5 years. I also work as a hostess at little sisters in redondo beach, so come and say hi! I lived in Madrid, Spain, for a part of my elementary school life and learned spanish. I took Spanish 3 Honors in the 8th grade and 4 AP as a freshman. Therefore Spanish is one of my stronger subjects, although I also love english and science. In my free time, I love to dance, watch Netflix and spend time with my friends. I look forward to meeting you all!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/219868e7-7e56-463e-81b0-07dc4a2c8692/sedona+ding.png Class of '24 Tutors - Sedona Ding University of Chicago Hi everyone! I’m Sedona Ding, a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.9 weighted GPA and a 33 ACT score, as well as the title of AP Scholar with Honor. I specialize in teaching younger students all subjects, having practice tutoring my two sisters. In school, I am Executive Producer of Open Orchard Productions, a broadcast journalism podcasting course, and am on the board of Be the Change. I am Vice President of Morgan’s Message, a club that promotes mental health awareness in student-athletes. I am also an active member of CSF, NHS, SNHS, NEHS, SHH, and I am the captain of the varsity softball team. Outside the classroom, I have served multiple positions in National Charity League, and assist in coaching a 14u softball team in my USA Athletics travel organization. I also give private softball lessons. You will often find me on the softball field, where I spend most of my hours, but when I’m not training I love cooking with friends and traveling! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/2308981a-2d5c-41c7-8c8d-288fe849dc9f/angel+shen.png Class of '24 Tutors - Angel Shen University of California, Los Angeles Hi everyone! I’m Angel Shen, a senior at Palos Verdes HS with a 4.0/4.97 GPA. I enjoy all subjects, but my favorites are science, math, and English. My scores of 4s and 5s in AP Chemistry, Biology, Calc BC, Psych, and World/US History recognize me as an AP Scholar with Distinction. I have also earned the APID due to my fluency in English, French, and Chinese. At school, I am President of the Science National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, and French Honor Society, and a CARE board member. I am a huge advocate for women in STEM, having founded both the club SiSTEM and the international volunteering organization SiSTEM Teaches. Outside of school, I enjoy researching regenerative medicine at the Lundquist Institute/Harbor-UCLA and publishing my research in the Journal of Emerging Scientists. I embrace interdisciplinary learning, combining my passion for chemistry (20/624th in the ACS Olympiad) with that for art (3x Scholastic Arts Silver Key Winner) when writing and illustrating educational books on Amazon. Otherwise, you can always find me jamming to Frank Ocean, baking, or playing Roblox with my friends! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/f430c30e-0835-4a87-8790-427928135eff/alex+naehu.png Class of '24 Tutors - Alex Naehu Massachusetts Institute of Technology Hey guys! I’m Alex Naehu, a senior at PVHS. I have a 5.0 GPA and am an AP Scholar with Distinction. In school, I am Secretary General for our Model United Nations program, a Software lead for the PVIT First Robotics Competition (FRC) Software team, as well as a cofounder of Micro Mouse. I am also a nationally ranked runner and team captain for the Varsity Cross Country and Track team. I enjoy garage-ping pong with Ransom Liu (our CEO) in my free time as well. Outside of school you can find me on the road running, at the piano botching classical pieces, or in the kitchen whipping up a storm. With prior experience in tutoring independently, I am excited to work with you through PV Tutoring Co. See you all soon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/fee0f777-16a7-4ab2-a038-d3e663e0c144/elayna+pope.png Class of '24 Tutors - Elayna Pope Elayna Pope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/5c7bbc6c-cd94-4666-8d72-c1c3499f50b4/vanya+agrawal.jpg Class of '24 Tutors - Vanya Agrawal Washington University in St. Louis Hi everyone! My name is Vanya Agrawal, and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I am an AP Scholar with Distinction and have a GPA of 4.87/4.00. My favorite subjects include music, physics, French, English, and math, and I have years of tutoring experience at Best-in-Class Education Center. At school, I am a president of Tri-M Music NHS, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), and Palos Verdes Organization for Women (PVOW), a secretary of Science NHS and French NHS, a vice-president of Philosophy Club, and a member of National Honor Society. In my free time, you’ll find me binging new shows on Netflix, testing chai recipes, teaching Indian classical dance, and going to the cafe with friends! I look forward to working with you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/d8fbb9e6-c800-4236-8c43-3bb9dcf17a5e/will+corry.png Class of '24 Tutors - Will Corry William Corry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/bd25b98d-f05c-4d9f-b7f6-eef0ad84adc3/david+su.png Class of '24 Tutors - David Su David Su https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/f55dd731-6a3e-40c7-b42d-dfa8629829dd/sophie+sun.png Class of '24 Tutors - Sophie Sun Sophie Sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/1b7b99b8-b012-468f-a628-d7997858be15/ransom+liu.png Class of '24 Tutors - Ransom Liu, CEO University of California, Irvine Hi everyone! My name is Ransom Liu, and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I am recognized as an AP scholar with Distinction. I specialize in teaching math, Chinese, physics, and computer science. On campus, I am a percussionist for the PVHS Marching Band, a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society, PVIT, and the lead pianist for our school’s drama shows. I am the programmer for our school’s VEX robotics team, where we went to Worlds in Dallas and placed 24th out of 800 teams! I also created a new PVIT team with Alex Naehu called Micromouse, where we compete with miniature robots. Outside of school I am the secretary for a volunteering group AYLUS, where we do beach trash pickup biweekly. In my free time, I love to play piano, tennis, read books, and play table tennis with Alex. I can’t wait to meet and work with and work with you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/a7f14ff3-c8a9-425e-bb9d-cad9a67edd13/mark+lin.png Class of '24 Tutors - Mark Lin University of California, Berekely Hey everyone! My name is Mark Lin, and I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I am an AP Scholar with Distinction, have a 4.0//5.0 GPA and 1560 SAT. I could talk for hours about random historical facts and the sciences, with World History AP being my favorite class so far! My love for science has led me to compete in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), where I earned 4th place in the category of microbiology. After a lengthy process, I was additionally able to obtain a patent on my research in August of 2023! In school, I am Drum Major of the Marching Band, President of Model United Nations, Co-founder President of Science Research Club, and President of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Outside of school, I am the former Senior Patrol Leader for my local Boy Scout troop, coming with a love for outdoor activities. On weekends, you’ll find me biking, surfing, binging TedED videos on “the history of cheese,” or cooking with my home-grown algae. I’m looking forward to working with you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/e4925f65-d71a-4213-8bac-322a096baea2/christine+xie.png Class of '24 Tutors - Christine Xie, CEO Stanford University Hello, I’m Christine Xie! I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School, and I have a 4.9/4.0 GPA. I am happy to tutor in any academic subject area as I have received 5s on 8 AP exams (Physics 1, Chemistry, Biology, Calc BC, and more). In addition to being an AP Scholar with Distinction, I am three-year Editor-In-Chief of the Triton Yearbook, Captain of the PVIT UAV team, Captain of the Girls’ Varsity Tennis team, Founder/President of The Branch, President of Mu Alpha Theta, President of Science Olympiad, President of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Club, and a Vice President of Science National Honors Society. Outside of school, I enjoy conducting bioengineering research to better elucidate neurological disease pathogenesis and to restore patients’ lost motor function. In my free time, I love meeting new people, scrolling through Pinterest, baking, laughing with friends, and trying new restaurants with family. I’m super excited to meet all of you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/9d409a96-563d-4111-a22c-3e08e031541a/sammy+lekawa.png Class of '24 Tutors - Samantha Lekawa, CEO University of California, Los Angeles Hi everyone! My name is Samantha Lekawa and I'm a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have maintained a 4.0 unweighted and 4.9 weighted GPA. I am also an AP scholar with distinction, having received 5’s on Chemistry, World History, and Psychology. I am also apart of the Varsity Song team at Palos Verdes, and many activities around school, including many clubs, French National Honors Society, CSF, and Link Crew. Although I can tutor in all subjects, my best subjects are mathematics, chemistry, and french. Outside of school, I enjoy volunteering in the National Charity League, and fundraising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. In my free time, I love to hangout with my friends, binge Netflix shows, and bake. I’m looking forward to meeting you all! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/f8f7b049-d254-4d9a-86cd-95474d70c16e/anna+petipeterdi.png Class of '24 Tutors - Anna Peti-Peterdi Anna Peti-Peterdi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/e7282aa0-0a20-4ace-af00-83c4e9fddc68/natalie+wang.png Class of '24 Tutors - Natalie Wang University of California, Berkeley Hello! My name is Natalie Wang, and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.8 weighted GPA, and am an AP Scholar with distinction. I scored 4s and 5s on AP Chemistry, Physics 1, Biology, English Lang, Spanish Lang, European History, and World History. Outside of the classroom, I am the Middle School Liaison for Model UN, captain of the First Robotics team in the PVIT program, and team captain of the cross country team. I am more than happy to tutor a variety of subjects, and am looking forward to working with you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/6c119746-3471-44a8-b261-f48dd3930f43/IMG_3564.jpg Class of '24 Tutors - Rose Feng Amherst College Hello hello! My name is Rose Feng and I’m a senior at PVHS. I have a 4.0 unweighted and 4.9 weighted GPA as of now and am happy to tutor in Biology, Environmental Science, English, Piano, and Chinese. I’ve taken (and gotten 5s on) AP Biology, AP Lang, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP US History, and some more. In school, I’m part of Varsity tennis, Science NHS, Music NHS, Art club, French club, and Philosophy club. Outside of school, I am one of the founding members of BSA Girl’s Troop 258 and had served two terms as Senior Patrol Leader. Some of my hobbies are making art, watching dark films, and dreaming up stories for my original characters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/eb9f9a30-0bd9-41df-96f3-015e1cdf5aa0/derek+su.png Class of '24 Tutors - Derek Su Derek Su https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/9fcbab9a-3e5c-495b-9c42-68421e046e5c/lauren+peckovich.png Class of '24 Tutors - Lauren Peckovich Lauren Peckovich https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/91e1b09d-c6d7-4ea1-b511-addb14af6469/rohan+gior.png Class of '24 Tutors - Rohan Gianchandani Rohan Gianchandani https://pvtutors.com/current-tutors-2 daily 0.75 2022-08-28 https://pvtutors.com/class-of-23-tutors daily 0.75 2023-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/b0775a00-34fc-4e2e-84e9-ce1b4a58b6f2/IMG_3436+%281%29.JPG Class of '23 Tutors - Caeden Kim, CEO DARTMOUTH COLLEGE Hi everyone! My name is Caeden Kim, and I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.9 weighted GPA and have received a perfect 36 on the ACT; I am an also an AP Scholar with Distinction. In school, I am the Captain of our Varsity Song Team and Vice President of Be the Change. I am also VP of External Relations for MUN, CTO of our PVIT Space Team, and an active member of Mu Alpha Theta, SNHS, NHS, and Link Crew. Outside of school, I am the Ambassador Chair of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and a teaching assistant for a local Korean Saturday School. Over the summer, I interned at The Boeing Company, and I’m currently conducting research under Zitnik Lab at Harvard Medical School. My favorite subjects are math, science, and history, as I’ve received 4’s and 5’s on AP World, AP Bio, AP Stats, APUSH, and AP Calc BC. In my free time, you can find me taking pilates or spin classes, watching Marvel movies, or getting Crumbl cookies! I love tutoring and am looking forward to helping you all succeed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/c6ff6ad3-a044-40c9-b533-802d06fe6430/Cynthia.JPG Class of '23 Tutors - Cynthia Ho UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Hey everyone! My name is Cynthia Ho and I’m currently a senior at PVHS. Although I have various hobbies, my passion lies in art and STEM. My artwork has been displayed in local art shows, sold as logos for small businesses, and auctioned off to fundraise for cancer research. Extending my creativity from art to engineering, I designed mechanisms for the ROV underwater robotics competition (we won 7th in the world championship this year!) and worked with satellite test engineers at my Boeing internship last summer. At school, I am the co-founder and co-president of the Digital Arts Club, editor-in-chief of the Tradewinds Literary Magazine, and vice president of sustainability of Science National Honor Society. No matter how busy the week may be, I always find a way to free up time to sketch at the park and catch up on my favorite animes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/c92d17fb-13c9-4f53-8c31-7207150217b0/Daniel.JPG Class of '23 Tutors - Daniel Chu UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE Hello! My name is Daniel Chu and I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I work very well with younger students as well as those closer to my age as I have helped my brothers in third grade and eighth grade with their homework and have been a part of many teams. I have a 4.76 weighted GPA and scored 1520 on the SAT with a 790 in math. In school, I am a leader for a robotics team in PVIT, the Captain of the Varsity cross country team as well as the Captain of the JV tennis team. I’m involved in multiple honor societies, AP and honors classes, and Science Olympiad. I love math and science and would love to help students in their studies of these areas. Outside of school you can find me hanging out with friends, mountain biking around the hill, or playing video games with my brothers. I'm looking forward to working with you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/65ce2e63-3f83-4641-87d2-f4e25c809157/Max.JPG Class of '23 Tutors - Max Colomer YALE UNIVERSITY Hi! I'm Max Colomer and I'm a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.96 GPA and scored a 1540 on the SAT; I am also an AP Scholar with Distinction. I would be happy to help in any math or science, but my favorite subject is physics. I have taken all of the physics classes at our school and scored a 5 on their AP tests. I am also the captain of the PVIT FRC team, I'm in most of the honors societies, and I'm on the varsity swim team. Last summer I was an intern for The Boeing Company, where I worked on updating processes for archiving satellite test data. I play the alto and tenor saxophone in the school's jazz band, and play at gigs with a jazz quintet. I have enjoyed every class that I have taken, and I look forward to working with you this year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/29f6c4c4-c54c-45a5-ae66-2ffde31eb859/Alexis.JPG Class of '23 Tutors - Alexis Choi UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Hi everyone! My name is Alexis Choi and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. At school, I am involved in many activities such as SNHS (Vice President of Outreach), NEHS (Vice President), NHS, CSF, and Link Crew. I have been a member of the Varsity Song team for 4 years and am passionate about bringing dance to our community. I co-founded a company called PV Dance Alliance to bring affordable and high quality dance instruction to the South Bay. I am involved in PVIT Space Team, where we are attempting to launch a CubeSat into space! I have furthered my knowledge in C++ and will be serving as CEO this year. I have taken a variety of honors and AP courses, my favorites being AP Physics 1 and AP Language/Composition. I tutored for this company last year and loved curating creative lesson plans and fostering a positive learning environment. In my free time, I work at Riviera House, listen to house music, and eat good food with friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/93d50771-f4a2-415d-b620-e534ccfac191/Alex+Donell.JPG Class of '23 Tutors - Alex Donell UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Hi everyone! My name is Alex Donell, and I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.9 weighted GPA and scored a 1460 on the SAT; I am also an AP Scholar with Distinction. At school, I’m an Editor in Chief of the Triton Yearbook, a captain on the softball team, and a Girl’s State Alternate. I’m also a member of NHS, NEHS, CNHS, SNHS, CSF, and Link Crew. Outside of school, I love to volunteer and serve as the Senior Class Vice President for my volunteer organization, Los Amigos. I’ve worked at Big Island Eats for a year and a half, and I also have experience with ecommerce and customer service through working for an Etsy company. My favorite subjects are math and science, and I received 4’s and 5’s on AP Bio, AP Seminar, AP European History, AP Lang, and AP Psych. I love baking and watching reality TV in my free time. I look forward to working with you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/ba4068c2-5b80-48e8-ba14-25f351d06cae/Me.JPG Class of '23 Tutors - Naomi Kao, CEO STANFORD UNIVERSITY Hey everyone! My name is Naomi Kao and I’m a senior this year at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.97/4.0 GPA and an SAT superscore of 1570. I am also an AP Scholar with Distinction and received my AP Capstone Diploma. At school, I am President of Tri-M Honors Society and Principal Cellist of the PVHS Orchestra, the Cloyden (String) Quartet, and musical orchestra pits; Two-year Captain of the Girls Varsity Tennis Team; President of Science National Honors Society; and Founder/President of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Club. Outside of school, I enjoy science research at the Lundquist Institute/LA BioMed as well as interning for Indelible Learning, Inc., a developer of STEM games and educational programs. Although I tutor primarily in math and science, I would be more than happy to give you cello and/or tennis lessons, or even a 10-minute spiel on why you should come to PVHS, join the music department, and participate in its musicals. Otherwise, you can find me on the tennis courts, color-coding my planner with highlighters and post-its, respectfully arguing with my sisters, jamming to my Spotify, or hanging out at my friend Amber’s house. I look forward to meeting you all! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/86acc4cf-42fc-4fdd-a616-b36c956430c2/Tatiana.JPG Class of '23 Tutors - Tatiana Lindahl UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Hi! My name is Tatiana Lindahl and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I am an AP Scholar with a 4.8 weighted GPA and a 4.0 unweighted GPA. I love science and math, so naturally my favorite classes include chemistry, astronomy, and any math course. At school, I am involved in Link Crew, CSF, SNHS, NEHS, and MUN. Outside of school, I find myself reading, volunteering online and in person, playing chess, painting, and taking frequent beach trips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/67948f7d-1a10-415d-a2d9-11c667236d27/Jenna.JPG Class of '23 Tutors - Jenna Chow YALE UNIVERSITY Hi! I'm Jenna Chow, and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I am an AP Scholar With Distinction with a 4.9 weighted and 4.0 unweighted GPA. At school, I am the CEO of PVIT ROV and President of the Red Cross Club. I’m also in the English, Science, Spanish, and Math Honor Societies as well as MUN and Science Research. Outside of school, I am a NOVAs member, the Las Ninas President and have received 900+ volunteer hours at the Orthopedic Institute for Children and Torrance Memorial Medical Center. In my spare time, I love traveling, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. I enjoy tutoring math and spanish and look forward to working with you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/b7c707dd-1eb4-4bf9-a109-974d626e9cdd/Janna.JPG Class of '23 Tutors - Janna Lee UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Hi there! I’m Janna Lee, a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have had a great time learning at Palos Verdes High School and am happy to help you in your academic journey! I have a 4.73 GPA. History, Math, and Science are my specialty. But, I am more than happy to take a look at your English paper! I will have taken 15 APs this year and am delighted to point you in the right direction. I am a president of SNHS, General-Secretary of MUN, and am involved with NHS, CSF, and ENHS. Outside of school, I am the leader of the Teen Science Cafe at the Aquarium of the Pacific, a Junior docent at the Palos Verdes Interpretive center, the President of the International Music Missionary, a member of Assembly, and have finished the Certificate of Merit of the Advanced Level of Piano. I have researched under the Lundquist Institute and won an Earth Science Nasa Award for my project on Delaying Desertification in Certain Soil Types by Manipulating Alkalinity and Some Abiotic Factors. When I’m not studying, you can find me drawing, reading a ridiculously long book, playing the piano, or listening to various music. I look forward to working with all of you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/6136703f-85b5-4bcc-a839-483d2453a1f5/Amber+1.JPG Class of '23 Tutors - Amber Chen UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Hello everyone! My name is Amber Chen, and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. Aside from maintaining a 4.93/4.0 GPA and being an AP Scholar with Distinction, I have also earned the AP Capstone Diploma and the Seal of Biliteracy. Although I primarily focus on English and Spanish, I would also be happy to teach Chinese and violin. On campus, I am editor-in-chief of The Point Student Newspaper, senior editor for the Tradewinds Literary Magazine, secretary of TRI-M music honor society, and a violinist for the PVHS orchestra. Outside of school, I volunteer with the South Bay Senior Care Organization and have recently been promoted to the chairman position. In my free time, you can find me reading a good thriller series, extending my 500+ day streak on Duolingo, or rollerblading at a local elementary school while wishing I could return to such an uncomplicated school life… but that’s besides the point. I am looking forward to helping you succeed in your academic endeavors! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/42ed9eef-521b-4217-b1d4-66ab7d815795/Kelly.JPG Class of '23 Tutors - Kelly Donahue CORNELL UNIVERSITY Hey everyone! My name is Kelly Donahue and I’m currently a senior at PVHS. I have a 4.86 weighted GPA and am an AP scholar. I have taken many AP and Honors courses at PV including AP US History and AP Psychology. My favorite subjects include Math, English, Psychology, and History. At school I am the president of Friendship Club, founder and president of a club called Brighter Days, a member of various honor societies, and a member of the varsity volleyball team. Outside of school I play on a club volleyball team and spend time volunteering for various organizations. I enjoy spending time with my friends, watching shows, and taking day trips with my friends. I’m looking forward to meeting you all! https://pvtutors.com/class-of-25-tutors daily 0.75 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/0f99cdd9-c1d2-4c13-865d-5e0bd521954c/IMG_4359.JPG Class of '25 Tutors - Owen Jones California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Hello! My name is Owen Jones and I am a senior attending Palos Verdes High School. I have maintained a 4.0 unweighted and 4.8 weighted GPA throughout high school. I have earned 5's on 4 AP tests, and I participate in activities around campus like FCA, CSF, and PVIT. I am the Electrical Lead for the FRC Team and play attack on the Varsity Lacrosse team. Over the years, my favorite subjects have grown to be math, physics, and engineering. These three are also my strong suits, especially Algebra and Electricity and Magnetism. Off campus, I participate in Challengers Basketball and work at lacrosse camps as a coach for young kids among many other things. My favorite superhero is Batman, and I love Ben and Jerry's Peanut Butter Fudge Core Ice Cream. I look forward to helping students in need of a little academic aid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/5d676ff5-6e5c-43ed-ae7d-6805c81a2cf1/IMG_4364.JPG Class of '25 Tutors - Joey Balcom Elayna Pope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/cf303bc7-2bcf-44e3-a0d2-0180b3604e1f/olivakao.jpg Class of '25 Tutors - Olivia Kao, CEO Stanford University Hey there! My name is Olivia and I am a senior at PV with a 4.9 weighted GPA and a 1540 SAT. I’ve earned the AP Capstone Diploma and am an AP Scholar with Distinction, scoring 4s and 5s on World History, Calculus, US History, Research, and more. I am happy to tutor in all subjects with a focus on math and English (especially writing) of any level. At school, I enjoy editing out the persistent usage of the Oxford comma in articles as an Editor-in-Chief for our school newspaper and playing clarinet at football games in the marching band. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling to Sacramento to speak with state legislators, conducting research on civic education, and leading a music service organization, PVMC, with my friend and fellow tutor Annalia. You might catch me listening to whatever band I’m currently into, watching a mix of cinematic masterpieces and questionable Netflix rom-coms, playing guitar with friends, or walking my dog Bixby on the cliffs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/4142f395-6762-41c2-ac7a-2717b1e1d860/crystalyang.JPG Class of '25 Tutors - Crystal Yang Johns Hopkins University Hey everyone! I’m Crystal Yang, a Palos Verdes High School senior with a 4.9/4.0 GPA and a 1540 SAT. I am happy to tutor in any academic subject area (especially math and computer science) as I have received 5s on 5 AP exams (Statistics, Calc BC, Computer Science A, Principles, and Chinese). In addition to being an AP Scholar with Distinction, I am Captain of the Cyberpatriots team, President of Mu Alpha Theta/math club, and Vice President of the Asian Culture Club. Outside of school, I coach a math club that I founded at my elementary school and work part-time at Mathnasium, which gives me experience in teaching kids of all ages and abilities, from addition/subtraction to Calculus. Additionally, I attended Stanford’s summer quarter, where I took CS106B, which acquainted me with C++ and advanced programming techniques such as data abstraction. Feel free to reach out for any help related to both Java and C++. In my free time, I enjoy meeting new people, hanging out with friends, playing sudoku, and swimming. I look forward to meeting all of you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/d4c9b45e-6469-4198-ab24-f8c354b898b4/meganwhite.JPG Class of '25 Tutors - Megan White Derek Su https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/d09aedf9-038d-4baa-91e8-34cd39c5cfbe/colefoster.JPG Class of '25 Tutors - Cole Foster University of Chicago Hi! My name is Cole Foster and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.9 GPA and I am an AP scholar with distinction. I have received 4s and 5s in AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics 1, and AP world history. In school I serve as president of Science National Honor Society as well as president of Chinese National Honor Society. I am Varsity team captain of both Cross Country and Track and Field. I participate in science research, CSF, and the Los Hermanos Charity organization. I particularly enjoy tutoring in any of the sciences as well as math but I can also tutor other subjects. In my free time I like to hang out with friends and watch movies. I look forward to working with you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/50fbd907-7dbc-4364-b089-4443155fb514/isabellaj.JPG Class of '25 Tutors - Isabella Juelle David Su https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/a4c2ef16-76cb-47ef-b587-7cdaa7811b59/jasonlee.JPG Class of '25 Tutors - Jason Lee, CEO University of California, Berkeley Hey! My name is Jason Lee, and I’m currently a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I’ve taken various honors and AP courses, receiving a 5 on 5 AP tests and being an AP Scholar with Distinction, and I have maintained a 4.8 weighted GPA throughout my years in highschool. My favorite subjects are math, science, and English, but I would love to help with any other subjects as well. On campus, I hold various leadership positions including being a VP for Be The Change, the VP of membership for Science National Honor Society, and the editor-in-chief of Humans of PVHS. I have experience teaching through coaching youth basketball and mentoring volunteers at Torrance Memorial, and I find great satisfaction in watching the growth and development of students learn and improve. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, playing basketball, and finding undiscovered talents of mine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/90c35481-28a5-4320-874d-c661e90a6cd5/allysonyu.JPG Class of '25 Tutors - Allison Yu Stanford University Hi everyone! My name is Allison Yu and I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 4.95 GPA and I have gotten 5s on many AP tests including Chemistry, Calculus BC, APUSH, and Spanish Lang. At school, I am the Chief Information Officer for our PVIT ROV team (we recently placed 10th in the world!), I am a PEF Ambassador, and I love playing the violin in our school’s amazing musicals. Outside of school, I enjoy volunteering with South Bay Math Circle, dancing, traveling with my family, and getting Crumbl cookies. I can’t wait to meet you all! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/e716ceb0-58b4-4bfd-81de-abb38ef2ece7/MattiasE.JPG Class of '25 Tutors - Mattias Eberhart University of California, Berkeley Hello everyone! My name is Mattias Eberhart and I'm a Senior at Palos Verdes High School and have a 4.9/3.9 GPA. Throughout high school I’ve passed eight AP tests, recognizing me as an AP Scholar with Distinction. My strongest subjects are Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Spanish. I have a deep passion for teaching as I offer a unique approach to each subject, focussing on mastering the fundamentals while opening students to out of the box thinking. At school I’m a co-president of our VEX Robotics team, the president of our school’s Physics Club, a board member of Science National Honors Society, and more! Outside of school I’m the president of Student Environment Advocacy (SEA), a non-profit organization I co founded which aims to reinforce sustainable efforts in our local communities. To relax I enjoy spending time with my friends, playing video games, cooking, and listening to music! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/e55fcc6e-7fda-4e55-8d8f-804d317830d8/evanlahr.JPG Class of '25 Tutors - Evan Lahr Lauren Peckovich https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/522e8f65-bc42-4469-bf58-3e007833571f/haileykim.jpeg Class of '25 Tutors - Hailey Kim Anna Peti-Peterdi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/c966f0cb-f33e-4dc9-92a7-dda23ec8593c/etoeyuchiama.JPG Class of '25 Tutors - Eto Uchiyama Northeastern University Hi, my name is Eto Uchiyama! I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School with a 4.8 weighted GPA. I’m recognized as an AP Scholar with Distinction, with 5s on AP Environmental Science, AP Japanese, AP World History, and 4s on AP English Language and AP Art History. I also have two Seals of Biliteracy for my fluency in English, Japanese, and French. My favorite subjects are math and english, but I’m happy to tutor in any subject! At school, I’m on the board for MUN, a Design/Finance lead for our nationally ranked PVIT ROV robotics team, and the Commissioner of Arts in ASB. I’m a member of the Triton yearbook committee, French Honor Society, CSF, and I used to run Varsity Cross-Country/Track for two years. I have prior experience tutoring as independent work, as well as from taking care of my two younger siblings at home. In my free time, I like to read books, paint, travel, and spend time with friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/820d357e-2cf3-41b6-9f60-d9f926010476/akirayoshihara.JPG Class of '25 Tutors - Akira Yoshihara University of California, Berkeley Hey everyone! My name is Akira Yoshihara and I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I currently have a 4.67/4.0 GPA, and I also am an AP Scholar with Distinction. My specialty subjects are Chemistry, Biology, and Math, as I have received 5’s in these subjects (AP Chemistry, Biology, and Precalculus). At school, I am co-president of Chess Club, VP of membership in Science National Honors Society, and Treasurer for Science Olympiad. Additionally, I am an active member of CSF, Math Honors Society, Science Research, Counselor Advisory Council, and more. Furthermore, I have tutoring experience from being involved in the Peer Tutor Math Program and teaching friends/other students in chemistry as well. Outside of school, I have recently been shadowing an Orthopaedic Surgeon, and I also try to volunteer whenever I can. My hobbies include spending time with my friends/family, listening to music, and playing the piano. I look forward to working with you all! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/33aecde0-e301-4dfa-b88b-03094e309e07/masoncondello.jpg Class of '25 Tutors - Mason Condello, CEO Stanford University Hello, I’m Mason Condello! I’m a senior at Palos Verdes High School, and I have a 4.9/4.0 GPA. I am happy to tutor in any subject, as I have 5s on AP exams such as Biology, English Language, PreCalculus, World History, and more. In addition to being an AP scholar with distinction, I am the President of the Science National Honor Society, Secretary General of Model UN, President of Mu Alpha Theta, President of PV Math Lab, President of the Philosophy Club, District Sustainability Board representative, and winner of the George Eastman Young Leaders Award. Outside of school I am the head coach of the Challenger Basketball Team and a cadet for the LaCo Junior Lifeguard program. Along with this, I am a published author and researcher in a cardiology lab where I read CT scans of patients with coronary artery calcium. In my free time I love surfing, skateboarding, cooking, and watching my favorite TV show, House M.D. I’m super excited to meet all of you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/6f74884a-6165-442f-aa60-1fa8c00b1a3a/jenyneE.JPG Class of '25 Tutors - Jenyne Ebreo University of Southern California Hey everyone! I’m Jenyne Ebreo, a senior at Palos Verdes High School. I have a 3.9/4.4 GPA. My favorite subjects include Chemistry, English and Psychology. In school I am heavily involved in numerous clubs and organizations such as NHS, NEHS, SNHS, CSF, Link Crew, Red Cross, PVOW, GSA and founded the Filipino Culture Club. In addition, I have been a part of the school’s award winning Triton Yearbook ever since freshman year and a proud member of the girl’s golf team. In and out of campus, I dedicate myself to volunteering and service organizations such as the Luna Peak Foundation, Red Cross, SEA and Urban Community Outreach. On weekends, I hang out with my friends at Yogurtland and the beach. If I’m not there, I’m most likely rewatching Modern Family or at Starbucks. I’m so excited to meet you all and look forward to working with you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/0e5b9741-791d-4803-875e-610bb7bc8d1c/ethansung.JPG Class of '25 Tutors - Ethan Sung University of Southern California Hey! I’m Ethan Sung and I’m a senior attending Palos Verdes High School. I’ve attained a GPA of 4.87/4.00 and an SAT superscore of 1540 (mathematics 800), also achieving AP Scholar with Distinction. My most passionate subjects are English, Mathematics, and Science (Chemistry and Biology). On campus, I’m involved in Science Olympiad (President), Science Research (YSEA Award), The Point, Science NHS (VP), NHS, NEHS, CSF, CAC, Be The Change (Treasurer), LINK, Asian Culture Club (President), CARE (President), LLS Club (President) and the Varsity Swim team. I regularly volunteer at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Silver Spur Elementary Math Club, and as a PEF Student Ambassador. I also conducted research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center using mouse models to find the neural circuits involved in obesity resistance. During my free time, I enjoy helping at my church and playing basketball. I look forward to working with all of you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/5df66c8d-bb98-47a8-a420-67b30a3c4bde/katefukushima.JPG Class of '25 Tutors - Kate Fukushima University of California, Los Angeles Hello! My name is Kate Fukushima, 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’m the Vice President of Be the Change, a captain on the Varsity softball team, and the Girls State Delegate. I’m also the President of English NHS, Vice President of Science NHS and Spanish NHS, Co-Founder of Girl Up Club, Executive Producer of Open Orchard Productions, and an active member in CSF, NHS, PVIT, and Link Crew. My favorite subjects include math and psych, and I have received 4’s and 5’s on AP Seminar, AP Lang, and AP Psych. Outside of school, I volunteer through the National Charity League as well as for the Willenberg Special Education Center. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and making chocolate-covered strawberries for my business, Kate’s Kreations! https://pvtutors.com/current-tutors- daily 0.75 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/8d961f28-e81a-4edd-aef4-9addd11e6668/maryamsoliman Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/bdb84d9f-994a-4646-a4ef-54f4c21b930d/lenaperesztegi Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/07ececfb-5d22-46dd-9bc9-a5c105c7f954/DSC_0553.JPG Current Tutors - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/d1de5906-a9e8-4e69-b45a-4726a3ee07d7/IMG_3630.JPG Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/4b27392d-b427-4be9-b4e2-624f12549c2a/kekemelton Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/db01ac32-e4f6-4b68-8e48-a9b830bdc992/logankim Current Tutors - Logan Kim Sophie Sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/e0bca511-034c-44ff-8376-6ee219324018/IMG_3555.JPG Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/c6c40232-f76c-4cb3-88c1-c9e76da75c0a/carolinajuelle Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/369eb58b-7d80-4e4c-b83a-3234481244ca/IMG_3541.JPG Current Tutors - Sevianne Botiller David Su https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/d3eaaa1a-7a53-4f13-a5f0-147380c9c22c/ryannandrews Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/f8274277-e0e7-4199-92cb-a94176b2ccc8/IMG_3623.JPG Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/a5d08170-ef00-48f5-a7b3-f6fa4d05eaf1/annaliahenderson Current Tutors - Annalia Henderson Elayna Pope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/3d6b3c52-8dc3-47fa-aef3-9ae68b5fba31/IMG_3547.JPG Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/3d6144b2-8ac0-44d1-9256-80de4d11c5f9/rukaito Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/5cba913b-5c63-4d13-8b6a-e06d90b2c995/francescamasellis Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/c7ea80a7-ed30-479e-bf9e-1ac732478751/rayaanjaffer.JPG Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/583a52d1-a7cc-4694-ba6d-017437ff8231/IMG_3519.png Current Tutors - 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!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/9a822a19-00fb-4ad1-9639-aeaba5320fc1/anabelleviljoen Current Tutors - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/56e52ff0-add3-4285-9c0f-f6259dab377e/DSC_0517.JPG Current Tutors - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/d4da7eda-d257-4a7b-91f5-4c328c6f022c/DSC_0592.JPG Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/63542cd4-f4db-4dae-895c-dbfa9e14f914/eviepoole Current Tutors - Evie Poole Derek Su https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/adb0222d-16dd-4cc9-bf1f-2f8b005a72b4/DSC_0621.JPG Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/112943b0-89f1-43e1-bb76-d752bc85190f/F8BDEE47-88FA-4FB9-9266-6DE42EAD399B.png Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/d15ed217-df47-4d2c-8056-ae997e60cd03/DSC_0546.JPG Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/b935342f-6095-4fe1-8dd5-769c97ce4047/sydneywynn Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/d373ec4a-8fca-4f6d-8e16-e2ff46392206/DSC_0512.JPG Current Tutors - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/b6b8e17d-c078-40d3-b310-ce4dbf683d0a/DSC_0561.JPG Current Tutors - 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). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/7731fdf5-58b0-4023-b283-8771652c84d6/DSC_0560.JPG Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/f6889acc-1dd9-4b0d-807b-f6983d30117d/DSC_0639.JPG Current Tutors - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/c5400c30-331c-415d-96c9-8238b93cd231/DSC_0571.JPG Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/dedff824-93a4-4f70-88fc-c89aa8af6575/DSC_0576.JPG Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/5c6b1b92-fde6-4fc8-9a2f-cbdc9107974f/IMG_3575.JPG Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/198cc903-485c-40e0-a576-1a9648b7baec/DSC_0645.JPG Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/04b5fd6a-222f-432c-96ae-8d3f14fc53da/averycardenas Current Tutors - Avery Cardenas Anna Peti-Peterdi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/2afe6726-1484-4ef0-9f23-9ef562289947/gracebooth Current Tutors - Grace Booth Lauren Peckovich https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/d213bb42-34e0-49f5-826d-f3e2567ab481/IMG_3565.JPG Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/82745534-1f52-44b4-ac12-e60a8566c2dc/krystaldeng Current Tutors - Krystal Deng, CEO Hi! I’m Krystal Deng, and I’m a senior at PV High with a 4.0/4.93 GPA and a 1540 SAT. 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/50a7fd68-91f1-4834-8a14-66d9c5e7abdc/DSC_0586.JPG Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/306fc6c3-a66d-4e0c-8219-381c3a7bddf3/michaelwang Current Tutors - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/de98f887-b305-4293-8883-f2c15d5ad280/lukekim Current Tutors - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/d411bd0d-f529-4ba3-90be-85bdd1b6dda1/DSC_0525.JPG Current Tutors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b54c079de4bb1ba92bd505/d3063ab9-4c47-4f74-9c1a-8c5f0d98d046/nicholasjardin 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!