Nina
Founder & Owner
Principal Tutor
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BS Physics, Caltech
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MS Physics, Caltech
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MBA, Virginia Tech
Services
Math | Levels K-12, incl. geometry, trigonometry, algebra, AP Calculus |
Physics | Levels K-12, incl. AP Physics |
Languages | Beginning Latin and French |
Test Prep | Digital SAT, SSAT, New York Regents, test-taking strategies |
College Applications | Common App, supplementals, application strategy |
Business Management | MBA math, basic business courses, small business advising |
Mentoring and Advising | General academic mentoring and study habit development |
About
I started tutoring as a student at Berkeley High School and quickly discovered my passion for teaching and sharing my own lessons learned. After early admission to both the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), I chose palm trees over snow and enrolled at Caltech to major in Physics. There, I quickly became a peer tutor and eventually a teaching assistant before venturing on my own into private tutoring. Since then, no matter what personal educational or career steps I was on, I always found a way to teach as well. While balancing Virginia Tech's MBA program with a full-time job as a consultant at a Big 4 firm, all the pieces finally fell into place and I decided to take the plunge and turn my tutoring into an incorporated business (talk about time management!).
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After working in multiple fields and industries, I love sharing my experiences and perspectives with others. From doing hands-on work at lab benches in bunny suits to navigating complex strategies and driving business development in tailored suits, I've enjoyed every part of my journey and I am thrilled to welcome you to my beloved POP family.
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Aside from tutoring I also offer academic mentoring, schedule planning, and college planning. Whether you are looking to enhance your school curriculum, catch up on homework, prepare for a test, get ahead or expand your own horizons, I would love to be a part of your journey.