AUSTIN TRINKLE
Founder & Director
Tutor/Coach
B.S. ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, STANFORD '14
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Austin grew up in Seal Beach. He attended Los Alamitos High School where he was a member of the Junior Honor Guard, National Honor Society, Christian Club, and Street Ministry Club, recipient of the United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award, founder of the Ping Pong Club, and team captain for the Swim and Water Polo teams.
Austin has been playing water polo since he was 8 years old. He competed at the highest level in club water polo, reaching national medal championships matches 5 times. In high school he was a starter his freshman year, leading his team to 2 Sunset League championships, 2 CIF semi-finalist appearances and 1 CIF finalist appearance. Individually, he was twice named to All-CIF Southern Section Division I First Team, was first-team All-Orange County pick as a senior and a second-team pick as a junior, named to Orange County All-Star Team and Long Beach Press-Telegram Dream Team as a senior, earned 2008 Sunset League Co-Player of the Year honor, was two-time LAHS Player of the Year, named 2007 Long Beach Press-Telegram Player of the Year as a junior, was twice selected to All-Sunset League First Team, named LAHS Offensive Player of the Year in 2006, and was a four-time Scholar-Athlete Award winner. Additionally, Austin competed on the United States National Team for 4 years, traveling to Obrenovac, Serbia, and Calgary, Canada where he competed in the Pan Pacific International Tournament. Austin played 3 years of water polo for Stanford before deciding to focus on school and take on larger roles in the religious groups he was involved in for his last year.
At Stanford Austin pursued a degree in Architectural Design. He is especially interested in Integrated Enterprise, Integrated Project Delivery, as well as Building Information Modeling (BIM). Coursework included architecture studio classes, sustainable buildings, IPD, renewable energy, HVAC/building systems, civil engineering, earth systems, solid mechanics, multi-variable calculus and linear algebra. Austin excels in mathematics and enjoys passing on techniques he has learned over the years.
Austin has always had an interest in German language and history. He studied german for four years in high school continued his pursuit of the language with college courses. Austin also had the privilege of studying abroad at Stanford’s program in Berlin, Germany. Austin went back to Berlin for a six month internship with an architecture firm, Krüger Schuberth Vandrieke.
Austin credits his success to organization and time management. Those are topics that he enjoys teaching to keen students. Austin is available for consulting in areas of water polo recruiting, resume writing, time management, organization, goal setting, swim speed, strength and conditioning.
EMMA TRINKLE
Tutor/Coach
B.S. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY '17
MINOR SUSTAINABILITY STUDIES
BIOLOGY TEACHING CREDENTIAL CANDIDATE, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH, ‘23
Passionate about serving others and seeing through their perspective, Emma is interested in helping students learn by giving them the framework that will lead to curiosity and growth. Drawing from previous tutoring and instructor experience, she brings forth patience and understanding in working with students.
Through her passion for the outdoors, Emma enrolled into a farm school after graduating college where she learned not only the labor of farming, but also the science behind much of it. This time eventually led her toward a passion for teaching earth science. Today, Emma is completing her teaching credential in Biology at California State University Long Beach. She hopes to teach science at the high school level and share her passion with local students.
During high school, Emma was a member of the cross country and track teams. During her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and swing dancing.
Emma specializes in Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
MAX BLOOM
Tutor/Coach
B.A. LINGUISTICS, LONG BEACH STATE UNIVERSITY, '21
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Max first began tutoring in 2011, when he realized that his penchant for helping students move forward with their learning and academics could serve a greater purpose. Since then, he’s worked one-on-one with students to improve their ACT and SAT scores, master the steps and processes involved in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus, and understand grammatical concepts, acquire vocabulary, and improve self-expression in English, Spanish, and French. He’s worked approximately 5000 hours in the one-on-one learning environment. He currently studies Linguistics at Cal State Long Beach and spends his free time drawing, playing tennis, and stretching it out on the yoga mat.
BRIDGET MURRAY
Tutor/Coach
B.S. CANDIDATE CIVIL ENGINEERING, LONG BEACH STATE UNIVERSITY, '25
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While growing up in Long Beach, Bridget graduated from Millikan High School in 2020 where she swam for three years and took a wide variety of AP and Honors courses. She currently attends Long Beach City College where she plans to earn her AA then transfer to CSULB for her Bachelor’s degree. Bridget enjoys helping others and has developed skills to do so through previous tutoring experience, teaching swim lessons, lifeguarding, and volunteering with teachers and students in middle school classrooms. In her free time, Bridget enjoys exercising and spending time with family and friends.
Bridget specializes in math specific subjects such as Geometry, Algebra, and Pre-Calculus.
TENNYSON ESCAMILLA
Tutor/Coach
B.S. CANDIDATE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, UC IRVINE UNIVERSITY '26
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Tennyson is a 2022 graduate from Upland High School in Upland, California. His interest in science and technology has led to his current pursuit of his bachelor’s degree at the University of California, Irvine, where he is also involved in many extracurriculars such as the Engineering Student Council and the Level V Origins hip hop dance team.
Tennyson’s passion for helping others achieve their academic goals started in his sophomore year of high school, where he often volunteered at local elementary schools to tutor. He became a peer tutor at his high school during his senior year, and specialized in teaching math and chemistry to high school students.
In his free time, Tennyson enjoys dancing, going to the beach, hiking, and playing basketball.
Tennyson specializes in Math, Biology, Chemistry, and SAT Prep.
ELIAS NIETO
Tutor/Coach
B.S. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, UC IRVINE UNIVERSITY, '22
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Dedicated to help and serve, giving back to the community, Elias is invested in spreading a growth mindset. With prior tutoring experience and being an older brother manifests a natural inclination to instruct and share successful methods of study and love of learning.
Elias has always believed in a balanced life of developing mentally, physically and spiritually. He enjoyed physics, particularly electromagnetism and chemistry which led to the interest in becoming a chemical engineer. Despite being involved in sports, he was involved in clubs such as ACE (Architecture Construction and Engineering), NHS (National Honor Society), CSF (California Scholarship Federation), and the OC Bar Mentoring Program. Outside of school, he has been really involved with his parish to nurture a healthy spirituality.
WIth an athletic family, he grew up playing soccer and basketball. Elias competed in high school cross country and volleyball. He is dedicated to a healthy lifestyle of exercise. Throughout university he joined an archery club and lifted at the Anteater Recreation Center. Fond of all sports and being active he enjoys playing tennis, baseball, bowling, badminton, horseshoe throwing, football, ping pong, indoor soccer, biking and recreational running and hiking.
For a few years he has played guitar occasionally and has participated in some minor choir performances. He also enjoys reading and playing piano recreationally.
Elias specializes in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics and proficiently coaches volleyball.
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TELE'SIA MAU'U
Tutor/Coach
B.A. KINESIOLOGY TEACHING & COACHING, CAL STATE DOMINGUEZ HILLS, '23
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Growing up in San Bernardino County as a Samoan Mexican American, First Generation College graduate, and playing years of Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, and Swimming with experience in Softball, Soccer, Dance and Cheer, Tele’sia is excited to continue her journey through education.
At her time at CSUDH, she was able to see herself in the new generation of educators in Kinesiology as she is striving to become a professor with Pacific Islander and minority perspectives.
Tele’sia founded the Pacific Islander Student Association named O.C.E.A.N.I.A. in her first year at CSUDH to create an appreciating culture of Pasifika traditions. She then became the first Programing and Activities Lead at the newly built, Asian Pacific Culture Center.
Tele’sia was the President for the Kinesiology Student Association that helped students within the department gain internship and scholarship opportunities. She worked in University Housing as a Residential Assistant to gain experience with campus living students, their different upbringings, and lifestyles. She also has experience in Student Life that helped first year and transfer students gain campus involvement. She continues her connections from working years in Athletics as she is now an Assistant Coach for Women’s Basketball for the CSUDH Toros.
Through her Kinesiology internships, Tele’sia taught early elementary to high school students to enhance their activity levels, developed personal teaching style, and gained more educational experience. She was able to use her extensive Athletics experience in teaching and coaching for maximizing performance and inspiration for students. She visualizes success and identifies unconventional and highly effective strategies for achieving goals. Tele’sia uses interesting ways to navigate classes, builds routines that consist of safety, and has an understanding for students needs that further improves their quality of life through physical activity. She thrives in high-pressure and fast-paced situations, all while maintaining an optimistic personality. Her philosophy is that all students should be given an equal opportunity to become the best they can and to be engaged in the learning environments that promote the ideals for a well-rounded lifestyle. Top of Form
In her free time, Tele’sia loves to listen to music, dance, and enjoy the beach. She practices self care to understand the importance of one’s wellness. She is family oriented and enjoys visiting her parents and 5 siblings back in San Bernardino County.
Tele’sia specializes in Math, Biology, Chemistry and English.
KYLIE WADKOWSKI
Tutor/Coach
P.h.D STUDENT IN EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE, STANFORD UNIVERSITY
B.S. ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, '22
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Kylie Wadkowski's academic journey is propelled by her passion for learning and her desire to encourage curiosity in others. Throughout her education, Kylie was drawn to STEM courses for their structured problem-solving and ability to uncover the secrets of the world. Her fascination with natural sciences blossomed into a lifelong dedication to environmental science and conservation. This commitment has led her to pursue a PhD in Earth System Science at Stanford University. In her roles as a student, scientist, and educator, Kylie channels her passion for learning to nurture growth and wonder in others, approaching each inquiry with grace, patience, and empathy.
Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Kylie completed her undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University, graduating in 2022 with a B.S. in Environmental and Natural Resources, specializing in water science. During her undergraduate studies, she conducted research on river hydrology, utilizing advanced satellite observations and fieldwork in Alaska to enhance predictions of river discharge, aiding water resource management.
At Stanford, in her second year of the Doerr School of Sustainability Earth System Science PhD program, Kylie's research delves into human-wetland relationships. She focuses on the intersection of hydrology, ecology, and remote sensing techniques to understand the impacts of climate change, policy decisions, and human intervention on wetland health and ecosystem services. Specifically, she is examining global wetland vulnerability through case studies of high-altitude peatlands in the Andes, freshwater wetland protection in the United States, and mangrove restoration in West Africa.
Through this interdisciplinary background Kylie specializes tutoring natural science subjects, mathematics, and organization skills/ study habits.
In her free time, Kylie can often be found listening to audiobooks and podcasts, with "ologies" being her favorite. She also enjoys exploring thrift stores, exercising outdoors, spending time with friends, trying out new cafes, and indulging in dairy-free ice cream.
JULIA GREIG
Tutor
​M.A. CLASSICS, BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY '21
B.A. PHILOSOPHY, BRYN MAWR COLLEGE ‘19
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With a background in philosophy—coupled with her experience as a professor of college writing—Julia adopts a pedagogy centered on the power of argumentative strategy. Julia’s pedagogy pivots on a simple principle: everyone has the capacity to reason and formulate cogent arguments. With over ten years of teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels, Julia takes this veracious claim to heart and encourages her students to invoke and access their own reasoning capacities to produce persuasive theses in academic pieces of writing. Although reason belongs to everyone, Julia nevertheless acknowledges each student’s unique experiences and struggles. Having worked with a variety of neurodivergent students, Julia is equipped to accommodate those who require more support articulating their reasoning and relating their narratives.
Julia possesses additional experience aiding the college and graduate school application process. This includes composing statements of purpose, resumes, CVs, and other supplemental essays.
Julia, furthermore—having acquired a MA in Ancient Greek and Latin Philology—has demonstrated reading competence in both languages and taught both for a number of years to students eager to learn or seeking supplemental support.
In her free time, Julia likes to sprint in the woods of Pennsylvania and teach her cats new tricks.
Julia specializes in English, Writing, Essay Composition, College Apps, Graduate School Apps, Latin, and Ancient Greek.
Zoe McCormick
Tutor/Coach
​B.S. BIOLOGY & MEDICAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO '23
MINOR MICROBIOLOGY & PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS, UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO '23
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Zoe was born in Long Beach and spent her early childhood years there before her family moved to Boise, Idaho. Zoe took a variety of AP and dual credit courses in high school. Throughout her school years, she became especially interested in her science and math classes. She continued on to go to college at the University of Idaho in Moscow. Zoe graduated in May of 2023 with majors in Biology and Medical Sciences and minors in Microbiology and Pre-Health Professions. Throughout college, Zoe worked as a university tutor, specializing in Statistics and Psychology.
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Zoe spent the year after college working for a medical sales company in the Southern United States. Zoe recently moved back to Long Beach and is taking an Emergency Medicine Technician class at Long Beach City College. She plans to attend nursing school next fall. She developed a passion for helping others during her time volunteering and tutoring in high school and college, leading her to decide to become a nurse.
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Zoe spent the years hiking, skiing, swimming, and doing many more outdoor activities in Boise. She was a ski instructor at the local mountain in high school. Zoe enjoyed spending her summers growing up in Long Beach near the ocean. In her free time, Zoe enjoys reading, going to the beach, and spending time with her family and friends.
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Zoe specializes in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English.
Tenzin Werner
Tutor/Coach
B.A. CANDIDATE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS, STANFORD UNIVERSITY '27
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Tenzin is a sophomore at Stanford University, double majoring in International Relations and Communication, with a minor in Spanish. She has over four years of tutoring experience, starting with personalized instruction in Spanish and English.
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In high school, Tenzin played varsity tennis for all four years while pursuing side hobbies like audio engineering and community service. Her efforts landed her an internship at a music studio in Washington, D.C., where she worked alongside punk-rock icons like Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters and Ian MacKaye of Fugazi & Minor Threat. Her passion for athletics and music helped her develop strong teamwork and leadership skills, and she now participates in club badminton at Stanford and works part-time as a DJ.
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Academically, Tenzin specializes in tutoring English, Spanish, History, Social Studies, and Writing (both academic and creative), and is also highly experienced in SAT/ACT prep—particularly in the Reading and Writing sections. She also enjoys guiding younger students in math, especially in subjects before Calculus. As someone who understands the challenges of balancing school, testing, and college applications, Tenzin brings both patience and enthusiasm to every session.
Emily Paz
Tutor/Coach
B.S. PUBLIC HEALTH/BIOLOGY, UC SAN DIEGO '21
POST-BAC DIPLOMA IN FRENCH (TELF/DELF), UC SAN DIEGO '21
Emily is an experienced and adaptable educator with a diverse background in Public
Health, Biology, and French, complemented by international teaching experience. With a
Bachelor's degree in Public Health and Biology and a Post-Baccalaureate degree in French in Perpignan, France, Emily offers a unique and holistic approach to tutoring.
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Having previously taught primary grades abroad, Emily brings a wealth of experience in
engaging young learners and adapting to various educational environments. This international teaching background enriches her ability to connect with students from different cultural contexts and learning styles.
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Beyond her specialized subjects, Emily is also proficient in teaching a broad range of subjects. She is prepared to support students with their general academic needs, offering tailored instruction to help with various subjects and ensure a well-rounded educational experience.
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With a patient and encouraging approach, Emily is passionate about fostering a positive
learning environment and supporting students in reaching their full potential. Whether you're delving into the sciences or exploring a new language, Emily is here to help you achieve your academic and personal goals.
Lachlan Guo
Tutor/Coach
B.S. CANDIDATE IN BIOCHEMISTRY, UC LOS ANGELES '28
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As a curious and passionate scientist, Lachlan strives to inspire genuine academic interest in his students. Bringing teaching experience from various previous experiences, Lachlan utilizes evidence-based and personalized instructional methods to engage students with their course content and increase both their academic performance and curiosity.
In high school, Lachlan served as a peer tutor for younger students in chemistry, mathematics, and French, raising the grades of all his tutees by at least one mark. He also led the STEM Invention Studio, a club that competed in science competitions and organized STEM events. Lachlan complimented his STEM experiences by competing in parliamentary debate, finishing in the top 8 of the California Debate Championship during his senior year. Throughout high school, Lachlan had always enjoyed the sciences and aspired to become a doctor so he chose to major in biochemistry in college.
At UCLA, Lachlan continues his passion for teaching by participating in BEAM, a student organization that leads weekly STEM lessons and activities for underserved elementary school students in the LAUSD. Additionally, he is actively involved in the research committee of Age Well Bruins–a student organization focused on improving geriatric health–and the Student Members of the American Chemical Society at UCLA. Lachlan is an undergraduate researcher in the Jacobs Laboratory in the UCLA Department of Medicine where he is studying strains of E. Coli associated with obesity under Dr. Sohn Kim.
In addition to his academic interest, Lachlan has always been a dedicated athlete. In high school, he competed in cross country and track and was a member of the two-time XC state champion Crystal Spring Uplands team. At UCLA, Lachlan is a member of the club triathlon team and competes at various intercollegiate races across California. Lachlan aims to instill grit, determination, and smart training into his student-athletes both on and off the field.
Lachlan specializes in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Statistics, French, Mandarin, English, US History, Test Prep, College Counseling, Debate, and Endurance Sports (XC, T&F, Triathlon).
Isaac Zabukovec
Tutor/Coach
B.S. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, LONG BEACH STATE UNIVERSITY '25
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Isaac was born in Seattle, but grew up in Long Beach. He attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School, class of 2020, playing a variety of sports including football, track, water polo, swimming, and volleyball, focusing on water polo and swimming in his junior and senior year. In addition to this, he played piano and vibraphone in the jazz band all four years, participated in the Model United Nations club, Peer Counseling, German Club, club water polo, and the theater arts program.
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Musically, Isaac has had a lifelong passion, playing the piano since the age of 10. He played piano, vibraphone, and other percussion instruments in the Grammy Signature jazz band all four years at Poly High School. Outside of school, Isaac took classical piano lessons developing his classical ear, form, and fundamentals of music theory, stepping away from the classical silo after he completed Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31 No. 2 “Tempest”. Isaac still plays the piano at his local church and the occasional jazz gig.
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Isaac continued his education and water polo career at Long Beach City College where he would play as a goalie from 2021-2022. After the 2022 season and a six-month coaching stint for a local club, Isaac decided to retire from water polo to pursue his finance career and ministry opportunities at his local church. Isaac has since transferred to Long Beach State, pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Finance. He is also in the process of becoming an Emergency Medical Technician.
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With this multifaceted collection of interests, Isaac has learned the importance of time management, prioritization, and not making excuses despite busyness; skills that can be applied to any discipline.
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During his free time, Isaac enjoys exercise, surfing, scuba diving, snowboarding, hiking, traveling, trying new food, piano, golf, basketball, ocean lifeguarding, and investing in his local church.
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Isaac specializes in mathematics up until Calculus, Economics, English, History, basic music theory, piano, water polo and swim fundamentals.
Juliette Williamson
Tutor/Coach
B.A. PSYCHOLOGY, UC LOS ANGELES '25
​B.A. MANDARIN CHINESE, UC LOS ANGELES '25
A high school tutor and college counselor throughout her university career, Juliette is eager to work with students on their personal journeys towards college to ensure that they can achieve their dreams. Her passion for college prep and counseling unofficially began as she helped her younger sister with her personal statements and has remained strong during the last four years.
Involved in public health research, Juliette is invested in global affairs with a focus on health and Sino-American relations. She is also a board member of the Effective Altruism chapter at UCLA and part of the writing team of the Science Policy group. She is currently a summer intern candidate at the LADPH, where she will be working on silicosis research and outreach in LA county. She is also a part-time teacher at Coucou French school.
During her time in high school, she spent her sophomore year in La Rochelle, France and then did the IBDP program and also participated in varsity volleyball, Model UN and her Academic Decathlon team.
In her free time, Juliette trains for marathons and plays beach volleyball. She also loves to read, blog and learn new languages. A native French and English speaker, she's currently working on teaching herself Japanese after learning Spanish in high school and Mandarin in college.
Juliette specializes in SAT & IBDP prep, personal essays and writing, French, psychology, and AP/IB statistics.
Jenna Grosser
Tutor/Coach
B.A. CANDIDATE STRATEGIC & CORPORATE COMMUNICATION, CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY '26​
At the age of five, Jenna discovered one of her truest loves — dance! She currently attends Chapman University, where she still take dance classes and is part of Chapman Dance Alliance, a dance club on campus. Growing up as a competitive dancer, she learned early on how to manage her time, stay disciplined, and balance school with other passions. Those skills have shaped her into a strong student and a patient, encouraging tutor and mentor.
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Today Jenna studies communication, public relations, and leadership, and is on track to get her Master’s in Teaching and California Teaching Credential by May 2026. Her academic strengths lie in ELA (English Language Arts), as well as mathematics and history. Additionally, she has experience preparing for three AP exams: APUSH, AP Lang, and AP Lit.
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Jenna is passionate about mentorship, youth development, and making learning fun. As a tutor, her goal is to help students feel confident, supported, and cared for, bringing positivity and encouragement to every session.
Ashley Fujimoto
Tutor/Coach
B.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE, UC IRVINE '26​
Ashley grew up in Fullerton, graduating from Troy High School in 2023. She dedicated herself to her academics, taking numerous AP classes and earning her full IB diploma. Her strength in academics makes her well-rounded in all subjects, allowing her to efficiently tutor students where ever they need help.
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She grew up with a love for soccer, starting to play at six years old. Ashley played in high school all four years, and also participated in Track and Field.
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Her interest in law drove her to UCI, where she is studying Political Science with the hopes of going to law school and becoming an attorney. When she isn't busy with school, she loves spending time with her friends and her two dogs.
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Ashley specializes in Geometry, Algebra, Algebra II, English, and SAT Prep.
Brett Peoples
Tutor/Coach
M.S. GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SCIENCE, LONG BEACH STATE UNIVERSITY '25​
B.S. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS, '24
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Brett is a 2020 graduate from Long Beach Wilson High School. At Wilson, Brett was involved in ASB for 3 years and swam and played water polo for all 4 years. After graduating from Wilson, he attended the University of Redlands where he found his passion for environmental science. Brett graduated from Redlands with a B.S. in Environmental Science with minors in Public Policy and Spatial Studies. While attending Redlands he got his Emergency Medical Technician certification. After graduating from the University of Redlands, Brett continued his education at CSULB and earned a M.S. in Geographic Information Science.
During the summer months Brett serves the public as a Seal Beach Lifeguard. He has worked for Seal Beach for 6 years and enjoys serving the community. In 2025, Brett was the recipient of the USLA and CSLSA Heroic Act Award. Currently, Brett is pursuing a career in Wildland Fire and looking into getting his paramedic license. Outside of work and education, Brett enjoys golfing, sailing, snowboarding, and just being outdoors.
Aarnav Choudhary
Tutor/Coach
B.S. CANDIDATE MATHEMATICS, UC LOS ANGELES '28​
B.S. CANDIDATE COMPUTER SCIENCE, UC LOS ANGELES '28
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Driven by the curiosity at the intersection of anything STEM or finance related, Aarnav approaches learning as a process of building intuition through measured exploration. Drawing from 4 years of tutoring experience and as a former professional tennis player, he understands how patterns seen in sports can be retraced in academia. His goal is to make complexity feel simple, logical, and empowering.
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Being a first-gen, international student, he strives to be the mentor he never had.
Originally an Economics major, Aarnav has worked as a consultant for the German government, an analyst for a private equity firm and a product engineer for a fintech. However, he fell in love with Math through research at UIUC and saw the subject’s applications in Computer Science. As a part of the William F. Sharpe fellow program, he is amongst the top 5% of UCLA students and now advices companies like BCG, Amazon and the Japanese government through an on-campus club called Bruin AI. He is also interested in training new UCLA students in Math, Physics and Computer Science through a club he started called Bruin Software Engineers. He wishes to translate this training to his students too.
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When not coding or researching, Aarnav loves playing just about any sport, watching soccer, going to the gym, exploring local cafés, and going to the beach.
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Aarnav specializes in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, Chemistry, IB and AP program, ACT and SAT prep (35 ACT), Basketball, Weightlifting, and Tennis.
Zack Culver
Tutor/Coach
B.A. CANDIDATE ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA '25​
B.A. CANDIDATE PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA '25
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Zack Culver is passionate about understanding how people think, learn, and make decisions. As a double major in Economics and Psychology at the University of Southern California, he approaches teaching with both structure and empathy, helping students build confidence, curiosity, and lasting understanding. Drawing from his work as a research assistant in behavioral economics and social psychology, Zack focuses on making complex ideas approachable and engaging. His coursework in economics, statistics, psychology, math, science, English, and history gives him a strong foundation in both quantitative and qualitative analysis, which he now uses to help students strengthen those same academic skills.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Zack started his own online tutoring and teaching company, working with students across subjects and grade levels. He especially enjoys standardized test preparation, drawing on his own experience earning a 1570 on the SAT and placing in the top 0.1% on the HSPT (High School Placement Test) to help students find effective study strategies that fit their learning style.
Zack graduated as valedictorian of La Salle College Preparatory, where he also discovered his love for academic competition through the World Scholars Cup, placing second globally with his team and earning top marks in the competition’s local round.
A lifelong athlete, Zack swam competitively for over a decade and was a two-time MVP of his high school water polo team. He now serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Generation Up (GENup), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing educational equity, where he supports financial planning and compliance efforts. He continues to play on USC’s club water polo team and enjoys weightlifting and skiing in his free time.
Zack specializes in Economics, Psychology, Mathematics, Writing, and Standardized Test Preparation.
Deborah Sohn
Tutor/Coach
B.S. CANDIDATE NEUROSCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA '28
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Kelsey Racette
Tutor/Coach
M.S. CANDIDATE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, STANFORD UNIVERSITY '27​
B.S. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, UC SAN DIEGO '25
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Kelsey has been passionate about engineering from a young age, driven by a love for math, science, and creative problem-solving. She is especially interested in design and manufacturing for developing sustainable, environmentally conscious technologies in the marine energy field.
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Alongside earning her B.S, Kelsey graduated with the Highest Academic Achievement in Mechanical Engineering award, a reflection of her exceptional course record. In high school, Kelsey was in a STEM magnet program that centered her coursework around advanced science and mathematics, where she was recognized as the Best Overall Mathematician.
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Kelsey is equally passionate about teaching and mentorship. She previously served as a Design Studio Tutor for Introduction to Mechanical Design, an undergraduate course where she strengthened her instructional skills and enjoyed helping students grow their confidence in engineering. Kelsey brings patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to make complex problems approachable and rewarding for every student.
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Beyond academics, Kelsey has always led an active lifestyle. She played soccer for 14 years before taking up rugby in college and now competes as part of Stanford’s triathlon team. Her love for teamwork and leadership extends into athletics; she has captained multiple soccer teams as well as her university rugby team. When she's not training, she loves spending time outdoors, whether it's hiking, camping, surfing, or simply relaxing with friends.
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Kelsey specializes in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, and SAT/ACT Math Prep.