Instructor

Albert Teplitsky

Albert has the skills and expertise in Data Science and Machine Learning. He also has a passion for teaching math and computer science. He has been teaching many high school and college students with his varying knowledge and experience. He enjoys using the knowledge and experience he has gained to help teach and support students on how to achieve their full potential in the IT industry. He has completed his Masters's in Applied Machine Learning at Columbia University. This curriculum has empowered and provided him with further insight on how to both learn and also teach at an Ivy level. He is looking forward to helping students achieve their greatest potential.

MS in Applied Machine Learning at Columbia University
MS in Computational Chemistry at University of California, Irvine
BS in Chemistry at University of California, Santa Barbara

Adam Herbst

Adam has always been fascinated by math and science and loves nothing more than sharing that enchantment with students. While majoring in Applied Physics at Cornell University, he tutored both local high schoolers and fellow college students. After graduating, he tried out working in the software industry and other odd jobs, then was reacquainted with education through a nifty L.A.-based nonprofit that used upcycled factory waste to teach STEM concepts! The freedom he found in teaching through such unconventional means re-ignited his passion for education, and since then he has been tutoring nonstop. His specialties include Physics, Calculus, and Computer Science, as well as test prep and other subjects. In his spare time he enjoys playing piano and trying to learn about the mysteries of modern physics.

BA in Applied Physics at Cornell University

Alex du

My name is Alex Du. and I have been working in software development field for more than 7 years. I supported several companies to design, develop and launch their mobile app in the past years. In the meanwhile, I also provided coding training for the kids of my business partners. I was told that I have talented in motivating young generation to study computer programming. Most of them finally went to top school like UC Berkeley, UCLA and Stanford University. Rest of them now are in their 10th grade and they have great inclination to STEM major. Last but not least, I graduated at UC Berkeley with Applied Mathematics undergraduate degree and Stanford University with Computer Science

BA in Applied Mathematics (University of California, Berkeley)
MS in Computer Science (Stanford University)

Alex Rivera

Alex earned his dual Bachelor’s in Psychology and Biology from Johns Hopkins University, and hails from a background in research and STEM tutoring. He has been tutoring kids aged 12-18 in math and science for half a decade, specializing in physics, biology, and statistics. In addition, he offers advice and assistance in developing a plan to increase your child’s college resume through extra-curriculars, essay writing, and test prep. Alex currently works as a research project coordinator at UCI with dreams of obtaining his PhD in Clinical Psychology, and becoming a professor.

BA in Psychology and Biology at Johns Hopkins University

Dr. alicia broggi

Alicia Broggi was awarded her doctorate in English from the University of Oxford in 2018. Her doctoral thesis explored the place of religion in the South African Nobel laureate J.M. Coetzee’s writings. She has caught on writing, research methods, and English literature to undergraduates at Oxford University and at the Freie Universität in Berlin, Germany. However, she first began tutoring as an undergraduate. Over the years she has tutored high school, university, and graduate students in critical reading, writing, and research.

PhD in English and literature at Oxford University

Alli Park

Alli Park is a junior at Cornell University pursuing a design in Fiber Science adn Apparel Design at the Cornell University of Human Ecology. justice startup that develops, merchandises, and sells aesthetic streetwear clothing to promote seasonal campaigns and raise funds for topical charities. She is also a candidate for the '20-'21 Barbara L. Kuhlman Design Scholarship. Outside of her major focus, Alli enjoys mentoring and taking care of her underclassmen as a KASA 'Big"; playing traditional instruments jang-gu, swe, and tae-pyeongso in Shimtah, Cornell's only Traditional Korean Pungmul and Samul performance ensemble; and drawing commissioned digital artwork.

BA in Human Ecology Department Fashion Business and Design at Cornell University

andrew Guinness

Andrew is a biologist with several years of experience in higher education and research. He completed his bachelor’s in Biology and Insect Science at Iowa State University and a master’s in Molecular Biology at the University of Notre Dame. He has co-developed a research-based course and serves as an instructor of Biology in the Des Moines Area Community College System. His research interests include insect-borne disease, mathematical modeling of biological and ecological phenomena, and STEM education. Andrew’s teaching and research combine molecular and systems biology, ecology, mathematics, statistics, and data science. His teaching heavily focuses on inspiring mechanistic understanding of key concepts and building a toolbox of techniques to answer questions in a multidisciplinary way. As a research mentor, Andrew focuses heavily on building translatable skill sets and integrating content knowledge and analytical pipelines.

MS in Molecular Biology at Notre Dame University

Dr. Ann Thuy-Ling Tran

Ann earned her bachelor’s degree in English from UCLA, where she was also an academic peer counselor. Currently, she is a graduate student in the Comparative Literature Ph.D program at UCI where she anticipates to be a university professor. With iEDU, she teaches preparatory classes for AP Literature and Composition, AP Language and Composition, and courses for ACT & SAT, and SSAT& SSIE exams for English.

PhD in Literature at UCI
MA in Comparative Literature at UCLA
BA in English Literature at UCLA

Ash Marin

Ash has been passionate about history, film, and the arts for as long as he can remember. After earning his bachelor’s degree at UCSD in 2015, Ash went straight to work in the Marketing and Advertising field, where he produced creative content and data analytics for a popular 3D printer manufacturer. Upon realizing that there has to be more to life than working nine-to-five-hour days, Ash pursued a graduate degree at UCI’s Visual Studies program. He focused his research on art history and film with the goal of being a professor of popular culture.

PhD in Chemistry and Computational
MA in Art and Visual Studies (University of California, Irvine)
BA in Art, Art History/Critcism (University of California, San Diego)

caleb shelburne

Caleb Shelburne is a teacher, researcher, and scholar working in the humanities with a particular focus on European and Middle Eastern history and culture. As an undergraduate at Harvard University, he studied History and Literature, an interdisciplinary field that exposed him to scholars from multiple departments and specialties and honed his research and analytical skills. He developed strong interests in postcolonial theory, French literature, and the history of transportation technology, bringing all three together in an interdisciplinary senior thesis on the history of the Orient Express. This thesis received a prize as the best in his department, and he graduated summa cum laude in 2018. He then completed a master’s degree in Gender Studies at the University of Cambridge, again receiving the department’s top prize for his dissertation on nineteenth-century literary and sociological perspectives on slavery in the Ottoman Empire. He is currently working on his PhD in History of Science at Harvard, where his research has ranged across the histories of medicine, technology, and the environment. Caleb has served as the editor-in-chief of Harvard’s undergraduate history journal, Tempus, organized a conference and exhibition on the history of French women writers, and conducted research in five languages at archives in France, England, Turkey, and the United States.

Ph.D., History of Science, Harvard University (PhD Candidate)
M.Phil., with distinction, Multi-disciplinary Gender Studies, University of Cambridge
B.A., summa cum laude, History and Literature, Harvard University

Caroline Su

Caroline is an educator and a scientist. She majored in physics at UC Berkeley while in undergrad and pursued a master’s degree in education at Johns Hopkins University after exploring her passion in teaching. She current lives in Maryland and loves solving math puzzles on her spare time. She has been a teacher at public schools since 2016.

BA in Physics at University of California, Berkeley
MA in Science in Education at Johns Hopkins University

Chloe lee

I grew up in few different countries, so I have various experiences from this different cultures and I apply this diverse experiences to work as well.I'm a very creative and my work is guided by a strong belief in design as a problem-solving tool, as a way of recognizing and forming relationships between ideas and reality, and as a method for improving the connections between people and the products. I'd love to share my work and experiences with you!

Graphic Design and Media Arts at Laguna College of Arts and Design

Daniel Ahn

Hi, my name is Daniel and it’s a pleasure to introduce myself. I double majored in Political Science and French at UCLA and went on to earn a masters degree in education at UCI with a teaching credential in the social sciences. With experience helping students of all ages and adults with standardized tests and academics, I plan to teach at public schools where I can directly impact and educate a variety of students. I have previously worked at various academies such as C2 Education and Spartan Academy and helped students improve scores dramatically and gain admission to their dream colleges. I currently specialize in history, English, standardized tests and college essays and am looking forward to helping more students achieve their dreams!

BA in Polical Science & French (University of California, Los Angeles)
MA in Education (University of California, Irvine)

DeShaun Gordon-King

DeShaun Gordon-King, a native of East St. Louis, IL is a passionate advocate for literacy and arts education. Being born into a home surrounded by music and books, DeShaun developed a passion for knowledge. He has taught a variety of subjects from literature, poetry, and writing to orchestra, music theory, and hip-hop. He also teaches a private studio of flute students. Originally, from East St. Louis, IL DeShaun’s drive and ambition led him to Duke University where he studied English and Music Performance. Always trying to combine his love of literature with his love for music, DeShaun’s style of writing takes on a lyrical and musical form. The passion he holds is one he shares with all of his students. He is currently working on a novel series.

BA in English & Music at Duke University
MM in Flute Performance at New York University Steinhardt

Dianna Coleman

Dianna is a passionate and dedicated teacher with a wide range of teaching experience, with subjects ranging from English & Writing to Art & Theatre. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia she moved to California in 2009 and graduated from California State University, Fullerton in 2014 with a degree in Studio Art. Since that time she earned her Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate and spent 2017-2018 teaching English in Seoul, South Korea.

MA English and Studio Art (Califormia State University)
English Teacher at Sunny Hills High School

Elena Tikhonova

Bonjour! Je m’appelle Elena Tikhonova. Ellena is a French professor. She graduated from the University of Foreign Languages (European Department) and also received MA in French and French literature. She completed the French courses in the French Alliance Center in NY. She has been teaching French for all age groups for more than 20 years. She has worked with the kids of all the age groups in USA creating language experience approaches and hands-on experiences. She also worked with "Write-to-Read" program in California and used these methods to encourage reading/writing at home and parent involvement. She always create an individual approach to every child to develop his/her unique language skills and personal perception. While working with the students, she performed the cooperative group work and literature development. She is looking forward to sharing her language experience and french cultures. Bienvenue à mes leçons!

MA in French, French Literature at CUNY

dr.ETHA WILLIAMS

Etha Williams got her PhD in Historical Musicology at Harvard University, where she is pursuing a dissertation project that examines how eighteenth-century keyboard playing influenced medical and philosophical theories about the body. Her interdisciplinary research combines work in music history, philosophy, the history of science, and gender studies to investigate why eighteenth-century philosophers and physicians often turned to the harpsichord as a metaphor for human neurobiology. Prior to her graduate studies in musicology, Etha completed a BA in Biology with an emphasis in neuroscience at the University of Chicago. While her field of study has changed, her interest in the science and philosophy of human perception and cognition has remained constant. She sees the intersection of medicine and music as a particularly rich example of how changing cultural and historical values have shaped our understandings of embodiment, consciousness, and emotion.She has especially enjoyed the opportunity to work with junior students supervising research projects on topics including philosophies of composition, improvisation, and performance; theories of vocal timbre in popular music; and the history of American country music in Italy. Etha sees research as a creative and joyful pursuit and is passionate about helping students find connections between their academic pursuits, personal interests, and long-term goals.

BA in Biology at The University of Chicago
PhD in Musicology at Harvard University

Dr. Eva Kaye-Zwiebel

Eva Kaye-Zwiebel received her PhD in Political Science from Princeton University in 2011. She is passionate about applying systematic research methods to real-world measurement, as exemplified by her extended dissertation field work in Northern Kenya and her post-graduate work in non-profit program evaluation. Her interests encompass qualitative and quantitative methods (for example, ethnography on the one hand and data analysis on the other). She has taught undergraduate courses about African Politics, and about natural resource management organizations, at Occidental College and USC. She enjoys working with students on their research projects, with an emphasis on learning the form and style of successful oral and written communication.

BA, Yale University (Literature, International Studies)
PhD, Princeton University (Political Science)

FELIX CHOI

Hi! I am Felix Choi.Ever since I was young, I have found inspiration in video games and sci-fi movies. I love how reality and fantasy intersect, fueling my creative energy. I’m always attracted to the element of surprise and want to create experiences that allow people to feel emotionally connected and celebrated. As a designer, I want to bring my creations to the real world, allowing people to unlock their creativity and experience the unexpected.

B.S. Product Design ArtCenter College of Design
Blizzard EntertainmentUX/UI Designer

IAN BRODERICK

an's passion lies in creating engaging projects for students to access the wonderful world of STEM. He has taught STEM courses to all ages from K-12 for seven years. One of his highlights was creating a physics curriculum following the new Next Generation Science Standards, which focuses not only on rigorous content, but on the skills and practices of being a scientist. He specializes in allowing students to follow their own interests through large projects, researching and mastering science concepts along the way. Ian holds a bachelor's degree in Physics from Carleton College and a Master of Science in Medical Physics from Columbia University. He has taught at IDEA PCS, BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Strive Prep SMART Academy and STEM School Highlands Ranch.

BA in Physics at Carleton College
MS in Applied Math and Physics at Columbia University

Thomas Pham

Thomas is a software engineer based in Irvine. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Anthropology with a focus on culture. Currently, he is a Master's student at the University of Pennsylvania’s MCIT program. There, he assists Professor Brandon Krakowsky as a TA helping other students troubleshoot and debug their code. Outside of academia, he mainly focuses on front-end development and loves tinkering with the latest technologies. His technical skills include HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Python, Java, and C. When Thomas is not coding, he enjoys teaching others computer science fundamentals such as data structures, software design, and computer systems.

BA in Anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles

Joey Dorian

Joey is a passionate and driven educator with a rich array of teaching experiences both in the US and abroad. Originally a native of the O.C., he moved to Boston to pursue his undergraduate degree. He graduated in 2017 with dual degrees in both Political Science and History. After graduating, he continued his educational journey to Europe where he spent time working in both Ireland and Spain. He spent time working with a variety of students ages 4-60, in a range of subjects that included but is not limited to: English, Natural Science, Art, History, and Music. In the Spring, he finished his first Masters, in Education, and received his teaching credentials from Spain. He moved back to the U.S. to pursue his Masters in History while preparing to start his PhD in Russian History.

MA in Political Science and History at Boston College

Kate Chang

Kate is an encouraging yet intense instructor who seeks to maximize students' creativity and potential through reading and writing. Originally born in Seoul, South Korea, she moved to the States as a second grader and loved learning English. She attended Gretchen Whitney High School in Cerritos, California, then graduated from Cornell University with her Bachelors of Science in Hospitality Administration. With a strong desire to teach English to second language learners, she moved to Nagoya, Japan for 2 years to work at a private international school. Since then, she's taught at various middle and high schools to engage students in a love of learning.

BS in Hotel Administration at Cornell University
Teaching Credential at Biola University

DR. KESI AUGUSTINE

Kesi is a passionate writer and educator. Her doctoral thesis focused on the importance of diversifying children’s literature for underrepresented African Americans. Kesi has served early college environments and tutored for the SAT among diverse populations. For the past two and a half years, Kesi helped The Bard Sequence to begin a new early college academy in New York City. During her teaching she has received an award for equity and inclusion. Kesi is also a professional children’s book writer, a creative writing teacher, and a curriculum designer. Kesi is excited to learn and feels a sense of fulfilment from helping students to express their voices.

PhD in English from New York University
MA in English from New York University
BA in English from Williams University

Jon Box

Jon is an educator with nearly ten years of teaching experience. He is passionate about the transformative power of education and mentorship. His teaching philosophy strongly emphasizes personalized education and he strives to make every session tailored to the unique needs of his students. He graduated as Valedictorian from an International Baccalaureate (IB) High School where he spearheaded initiatives aimed at facilitating access to high-quality standardized test prep material and mentorship. After high school, he studied the History and Sociology of Science at the University of Pennsylvania with a minor in Entrepreneurship and a certificate of fluency in Spanish. His diverse academic interests across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences and his dedication to teaching enable him to foster a love of academics and critical thinking in his students.

BA in History and Sociology of Science at the University of Pennsylvania

Heather Johnson

Heather graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts in English, and studied European and Shakespearean Drama at Warwick University, England. Also, she earned her Master’s Certificate in Project Management from Cornell University. She has over 10 years experience teaching English reading, writing, and test prep at various public and private educational institutions in West Los Angeles, South Bay, and Orange County. It is her passion for teaching that keeps her in education. Her classes provide students with advanced English skills to succeed in their present and future academic pursuits. In addition to building vocabulary, improving comprehension, learning grammar, and mastering the essay, they develop strong communication skills enable them to clearly and effectively express their ideas, as well as encourage them to actively participate in discussions. Also, she has an excellent track record for improving students’ test scores on the TOEFL, ISEE, SSAT, HSPT, SAT, ACT, and AP Literature exams. Heather enjoys watching her students learn and excel and making lessons that are fun, engaging, and purposeful.

BA in English Literature at UCLA
PMP at Cornell University

Lee S.

Lee is originally from Los Angeles and has many years of experience tutoring students of all ages in Mathematics and Computer Science. She received a degree in Computer Science with minors in Mathematics and Security from CSU Channel Islands in 2020, and has proceeded to gain experience as a software engineer. Using her experience both as a professional and as a student, she takes a hands-on approach to teach that she believes empowers students to not only learn effectively but develop habits that will enable them to think critically and creatively. 

BS in Computer Science with minors in Mathematics and Security at California State University, Channel Islands

LUCy robertson

Lucy’s academic studies focus on subjects of speculative, modern, and post-modern fiction with an emphasis on American, American Southern Gothic, and East Asian Literature. Her further research interests include poetry in postwar (post Korean War) South Korea, Catholic identities in the American South, and the folkloric traditions of America and South Korea. Lucy has a love for languages, including English, Korean, and French. She has experience teaching foreign languages, ESL studies, creative writing, and curriculum for standardized test preparation, both since the undergraduate and graduate levels. When she is not teaching or traveling, Lucy enjoys writing short stories and playing the piano in her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia.

MA Comparative Literature at University of Georgia
MA Intercultural Studies at University of Nottingham, UK

Melissa Himelfarb

Hello! My name is Melissa Himelfarb. I recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cornell University in Biological Sciences. I will be attending Harvard School of Dental Medicine in the fall. I have 7 years of tutoring experience in subjects such as biology, chemistry, and math. I love to teach, and I've been very successful in tailoring the material to each student's needs to make them enjoy learning and become successful in their endeavors. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions!

BA in Biological Sciences at Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
DMD at Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Dr.Nadine Sterling

Nadine Sterling is a research scientist, writer and mentor. She has conducted research at Stanford University School of Medicine investigating the physiological state of the placenta through monitoring maternal exosomes by the application of Mass Cytometry. During her time at Stanford she was awarded the Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award (IRACDA) where she was given support as a mentored postdoctoral scholar through her research experience at a teaching-intensive institution in an effort to become a more well-trained biomedical scientist. This award helped her develop with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue independent academic teaching and research career. Dr. Sterling also conducted research as a Ph.D. student at the University of California, Santa Barbara where she studied the interactions of native, recombinant and synthetic adhesive peptide thin films to metal-oxide surfaces as well as developing a pH-sensitive surface for the detection of pH changes during marine adhesive plaque formation underwater.

PhD in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology with chemical engineering and marine biotechnology at University of California, Santa Barbara
PhD in Maternal Fetal Medicine at Stanford University

Nicole Prusty

Nicole has a passion for teaching and helping others. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in Bioengineering, focusing on biomaterials research for wound healing. She has been tutoring in high school subjects and test prep since 2016 and has worked with over 60 students. Currently, she is preparing for the GRE and applying to grad schools to continue her education in Bioengineering applications. Nicole started teaching as an Instructor at Mathnasium, where she taught all levels of math through college calculus to students of all ages. As a tutor, Nicole has great experience teaching SAT, ACT, CHSEE, and high school math and science subjects.

BA in Bioengineering (University of California, Los Angeles)

Dr. roberto aguilar

Rober is currently finishing a certification in sequence analysis and genomics through Johns Hopkins University and received PhD at Cleveland University. His research interests lie in the development of emerging technologies for cancer prevention, ranging from theory to design to implementation. He brings with him extensive research experience that has afforded him the opportunity to manage multiple research projects which his high school students have presented at professional conferences such as Bio-IT, the Association of Medical Laboratory Immunologists, and the American Association of Immunologists. Robert is also a current adjunct professor at Purdue University and the University of the Sciences where he teaches undergraduate genetics and graduate genomics, respectively.

PhD in Regulatory Biology with a specialization in Cellular and Molecular Medicine at Johns Hopkins University and Cleveland University.

DR. S.K. BHATIA

Dr. Bhatia is a licensed professional engineer and a physician. The goal of her work is to improve human health through the application of engineering analysis. Her background spans industry and academia, and her experience includes medical device and biotechnology product development, preclinical trials, clinical trials and intellectual property. Currently, she is focused on training of the next generation of biomedical innovators.

She engages students in product design for medicine, as well as clinical immersion experiences, so that students can apply their skills in entrepreneurship, business, science, engineering, and public policy to identify unmet clinical needs; predict human disease patterns; and prevent, treat and cure illness. In turn, she uses examples from clinical medicine, drug delivery and biomaterials in her teaching to illustrate concepts of thermodynamics, kinetics and transport phenomena. She believes that physicians and engineers must be motivated by societal benefit and therefore she is motivated by stopping the world’s leading killers.

At Harvard College, she was awarded the John R. Marquand Award for Exceptional Advising and Counseling of Harvard Students in 2012; the Capers and Marion McDonald Award for Excellence in Advising and Mentoring in 2013; and the Star Prize for Excellence in Advising in 2013.  In 2014, she was chosen by the American Society for Engineering Education for the "20 Under 40" list of top twenty engineering educators in the nation under the age of 40.  She was voted as a Harvard Yearbook Favorite Professor for three consecutive years in 2014, 2015, and 2016.  In 2019, she was the invited keynote speaker for the Bioengineering Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Pennsylvania.  In 2021, she was an invited speaker for the EU Chapter of the Grand Challenges Scholars Program for the National Academy of Engineering.

Over the course of her career, she has taught students and worked with colleagues from diverse fields, including philosophy, history, linguistics, international development, political science, entrepreneurship, finance, art, science and engineering. She is committed to the idea that individuals from all backgrounds can contribute to medicine and she encourages prospective students from all academic backgrounds to contact her to discuss educational opportunities and research projects.

Faculty member at Harvard University and University of Delaware
Former Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies at Harvard University
Former Assistant Dean at Harvard Summer School
Professor at Drexel University College of Medicine
Director of Biomedicine Graduate Programs at Drexel University College of Medicine

M.D./Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
MS Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware
BS in Biology, Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware

SAEHUN KWAK

Saehun is full-time accountant. His educational background is in Economics (B.A.) and Actuarial Science (M.S.). The focus of both his undergraduate and graduate education has centered upon the statistics and data science. His focus and interests have included various topics in the fields of finance and data science. He has passion for teaching math and supporting the student on how to enjoy studying math. He is looking forward to the experience and challenge of teaching and learning.

MA in Actuarial Science at  Boston University
BA in Economics at University of California, San Diego

Sean lim

Sean graduated FIT in New York. He began his professional design career at J Crew in NYC, then moved to Los Angeles where he continued to hone his skills at Laundry by Shelly Segal. His talents earned him the position of Design Director at People's Liberation and William Rast, and he later took over as sole designer for women's wear at Velvet by Graham & Spencer. In 2009, he started to worked at Herve Leger, he was instrumental in transforming the image of the classic bandage dress, moving it into a vibrant new era of sexy sophistication. He quickly made his mark on the New York Fashion Week runway and soon became Design Director at HL, busily helming fourteen NYFW runway shows, as well as Herve Leger's year-round. seasonal collections. Sean has over 20 years of diverse experience - from high-end runway collections to contemporary women’s to denim - with extensive expertise in women’s sports wear and men’s wear.

Fashion Design at Fashion Institute of Technology

Sarah Hwang

Sarah Hwang is a UX Designer in Los Angeles. She earned her bachelor's degree in Advertising from Pepperdine University and her UX/UI certification from Springboard. Seasoned with a marketing background, Sarah is a creative and proactive designer who’s passionate about meeting both user needs and business goals to solve problems in all areas of business. She values creativity, teamwork, constructive feedback, curiosity and giving back to her community.

BA in Advertising at Pepperdine Univeristy

tiffany kang

Violinist Tiffany Kang made her solo debut with the San Fernando Valley Orchestra at age eleven and has since gone on to perform in Carnegie Weill Hall debut at age twelve as a winner of the American Protégé International Strings Competition. In 2013, Tiffany won third prize at the 2013 Schoenfeld International Competition and gave a recital at the American Jewish University’s Gindi Auditorium within the same year. She was also named a finalist of the Mondavi Young Artists Competition in 2011. More recently, Tiffany won the LACO-Colburn Conservatory Strings Mentorship Mock Audition in 2019 and performed a concert cycle with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Jaime Martín. As an avid lover of chamber music, Tiffany has had the privilege to collaborate with distinguished artists Frank Morelli at the Sarasota Opera House, and Scott St. John as part the Colburn Chamber Music Society’s Beethoven 250 series. Since beginning her bachelor studies in the Colburn Conservatory, Tiffany’s devotion to and appreciation for classical music also extends to Baroque music. Her studies while in the Colburn Baroque Ensemble has led her to join Kontrapunktus, a chamber orchestra dedicated to performing Baroque repertory. Born and raised in Southern California, Tiffany studied with Sam Fischer, Danielle Belen, the late Alice Schoenfeld, and Martin Beaver while in the Colburn CSPA and Academy. Tiffany is currently in her fourth year of bachelor studies at the Colburn Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles, under the tutelage of Mr. Martin Beaver. During the pandemic, Tiffany has taken the greatest joy out of teaching young students just beginning to begin violin studies. She is focusing her efforts on building her studio and hoping to impart the same inspiration and love for classical music she received as a child.

MA in Violin Performing at Colburn School

VIVIAN O

She've worked with a plethora of students of different levels and subjects. One of her passions is helping students overcome challenges and succeed. She has a big advocate of education and personal growth. There are many changes in our ways and methods of learning. She believes with with a combination of empathy, patience, and determination, there is nothing that we cannot overcome.She has been tutoring for over 8 years and counting. She enjoys working with students, learning more about them, and helping them achieve(and exceed!) their goals.

BA in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy and Toxicology at University at Buffalo, the State University of New York

will grimm

Will’s design leadership spans more than 20 years of professional experience in architecture and design. He brings a focused interest in mentoring and teaching the practice of architecture and the limitless opportunities the profession can provide. Will’s most influential work came during his time living abroad and working as Design Architect at William McDonough + Partners. His most notable projects include North Drogheda Environs Master Plan (2005 Irish Planning Institute’s Excellence in Planning Award), Park 20/20 Cradle-to-Cradle inspired working community (2010 ASLA Honor Award for Analysis and Planning), and Central City Concern, Eastside Health Center (2018 National AIA/AAH Healthcare Design Award).Will holds a professional Bachelors degree in Architecture from the University of Oregon and a Masters in Architecture from Columbia University GSAPP, where is he received the Lucille Smyser Lowenfish Memorial Prize for his research and design work in Kumasi, Ghana, Africa. He has taught and lectured at Columbia University, The Earth Institute, Cooper Union, University of Virginia, Dartmouth College and Portland State University.

MS at Columbia University School of Architecture