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Elizabeth graduated with honors from the University of California, Los Angeles, before completing her MBA from INSEAD. She has extensive experience supporting students through after-school literacy programs, high school SAT prep programs, and arts mentorship programs. She has also served in the FEMBA office for the UCLA Anderson School of Business, supporting MBA students.

Elizabeth has spent a large part of her life working with youth and tutoring in some capacity. She believes that maintaining a growth mindset and being curious about life and learning is important. Elizabeth also feels that it’s only through the furtherance of education that we can work to improve our lives, gain access to better opportunities, and make a difference in whatever way we desire. As such, she is passionate about helping students elevate their exposure and ability to receive a quality education. 

Elizabeth believes in a collaborative coaching approach, partnering with students to build upon their strengths and interests. As a coach, she is known for her positivity and upbeat demeanor. She prioritizes empathy, support, and patience, working closely with each student to develop the right approach. She values self-reflection and growth over speed, adapting her methods to fit each candidate's unique style and needs. 

Elizabeth also emphasizes the holistic promotion of a student's abilities, employing creative strategies to showcase their strengths through their application. She keeps students' interests and passions at the forefront during the application process, recognizing them as the most captivating part of the application. She also focuses on celebrating small victories and excels at breaking down the application process into manageable steps to reduce stress.

In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys baking, reading a good book, being active by playing soccer or going for runs, traveling, and learning new languages. She has traveled to over 15 different countries and is currently working on learning Mandarin, Spanish, and Portuguese!

Jade holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Religion from Boston University. While there, she earned a scholarship to study in Cambodia and Vietnam, received the President’s Volunteer Service Award, won four academic awards, achieved high honors, and secured a U.S. government scholarship for teaching English abroad. With 12 years of tutoring experience, Jade volunteered as an English teacher for immigrants, served as a professional tutor mentor, and was a teaching assistant in Vietnam through a Fulbright scholarship. Despite facing obstacles from a limited educational background, Jade's success story is a testament to the transformative power of mentorship and education. These challenges fueled her determination to create a positive impact in the lives of students facing similar struggles.

As a tutor, Jade’s mission is to offer the same unwavering support and encouragement that proved instrumental in her own journey. She specializes in SAT and ACT tutoring, with an emphasis on the English, Reading, and Writing sections, as well as English, history, sociology, and anthropology courses at all levels, including AP and IB.

Jade employs an empowering and personalized tutoring style, fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. In her approach, she recognizes each student's unique strengths and challenges, celebrating both small and significant achievements to boost confidence and underscore the progress made through practice. Empathy, patience, and practicality are also major components of her tutoring style, as she emphasizes both academic success and holistic development, including critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By fostering open communication, she encourages students to express their challenges and questions. With a focus on active participation and critical thinking, she aims to instill confidence and a passion for learning that extends beyond the tutoring sessions. 

Jade’s greatest strength as a tutor is her adaptability. She develops personalized learning plans and utilizes diverse resources to address the unique needs of individual learners, ensuring that the tutoring sessions align with their goals, preferences, and interests. She strongly believes that clearly defined and personalized goals give students a sense of purpose and direction. 

In her free time, Jade enjoys collecting passport stamps, gardening, ballet, paddle boarding, and practicing chado (a traditional Japanese tea ceremony). She immerses herself in art, explores the realms of literature, and treasures the beauty of learning languages. On a rainy day, you’ll find her cozily curled up with a book and a tea latte.

Aastha completed her Bachelor’s in Anthropology and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from Yale University. She is also set to attend the Emory School of Medicine in the fall. Aastha has years of experience tutoring elementary and high school students in a variety of subjects and has also served as an English tutor for over six years. Her tutoring journey began with a simple desire to be an educational guide for students. She finds immense joy in providing students with fresh perspectives on concepts they previously found challenging.

Aastha's passion for tutoring is driven by her desire to help students navigate challenging academic situations and reach their full potential. She specializes in ACT and SAT preparation, as well as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, history, writing, English, and math, including at the AP level.

Aastha's tutoring approach is characterized by adaptability and personalization. Her interdisciplinary thinking enables her to tailor her methods effectively. She invests time in understanding each student's unique style, character, and abilities and then coaches them accordingly. Aastha is non-judgmental and genuinely curious about her students, listening to their challenges and working collaboratively to transform weaknesses into strengths.

Aastha is adept at motivating students and guiding them through learning obstacles. She provides constructive feedback, highlighting their strengths and improvement areas, while acknowledging their hard work. She believes that with consistency, students can develop a fresh perspective on subjects. When students encounter difficulties, she encourages them to take a break to reset. For complex concepts, she breaks them down into manageable parts and uses real-life examples to enhance understanding.

In her free time, Aastha enjoys hiking, reading, and doing yoga. She also has a unique talent for wrapping dumplings quickly!