"I'm Andy, a tutor with over 980 hours of experience! I am comfortable tutoring foreign languages, test-preparation (such as SAT/ACT/AP), mathematics, basic computer science and programming, or helping you to craft essays to apply to scholarships, universities, or professional opportunities you may be interested in. Please feel free to message me!

Most of my experience has been on iTalki, where I taught English, French, and Chinese to students ranging from five to fifty-years old. My certifications include a 120-hour TESOL certificate, following a training course. I used student-centered pedagogy in one-on-one lessons to teach absolute beginners pronunciation, grammar, and language basics, while focusing on reading comprehension and fluency for advanced students.

At USC, I’ve taken upper-level mathematics courses, including Probability Theory, Multivariable Calculus, and Linear Algebra, and Computer Science courses in C++.The structured thinking necessary to succeed in mathematics is my strong suit—I’ve participated in Math Olympiads such as the AMC, and NACLO, a national Linguistics Olympiad.

As for test-preparation, I can help with SAT, ACT, and/or AP preparation. I’ve scored perfect 5’s on AP BC Calculus, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP French, AP Chinese, and a 4 on AP Music Theory. I earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, and a 1500+ score on the SAT (99th percentile).

Regarding application writing and college counseling, I have personal experience applying to over 25 universities in the US, earning over $100k in scholarships, ultimately ending up at the University of Southern California on a hefty scholarship, where I study Mathematics and Computer Science. This process is a challenging one, and I can help empower you in this journey by suggesting improvements in essay craft/ideas, by providing a timeline so you don’t miss important deadlines, or by talking through any concerns you may have!

Please contact me with any questions, and I look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals!" less...