High School Tutors
For high school students, sometimes “that one class” or tutoring sessions can color their entire experience of school, one challenging subject, or frustrating teacher threatening to take the whole train off the rails. Since grades count toward college application starting in the 9th grade, it’s important to stay on top of that GPA. The Academic Achievers and our Homeschool Tutors in Santa Monica is a champion learning center together with our high school subject tutoring program with the help of our science tutors in Los Angeles CA, it will be your teen’s motivating boost and safety net, giving them the subject matter support of tutoring services and wise mentoring needed to get them through tough patches—and to champion them in their victories in all subject areas. Our Math Tutors in Santa Monica will also guide your child in every step. Whether just starting a course of bachelor’s degree or carrying multiple AP classes, we’re here to help!
Meet Our Staff
Matt
University of Southern California, M Ed.
Rutgers University School of Law, JD
Rutgers College, BAAfter completing his JD, Matt realized his passion was not in the law but in education, and he returned to school to receive a Masters in Mathematics Education. He was awarded a Math for America Teaching Fellowship and taught high school and middle school mathematics in Los Angeles. Matt’s patience, compassion, and ability to make complex subjects understandable makes him a popular tutor for math subjects, as well as for chemistry, physics, computer science, and writing. Additionally, Matt has many years of experience as a test preparation tutor and has helped students maximize their scores on tests such as the SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, GRE, and the GMAT.
Zachary
North Dakota State University, B.S.
Zachary has spent over 8 years helping students reach their academic and college admissions exam goals. He has individually tutored hundreds of students and has also led numerous exam prep classroom courses from the ISEE, HSPT, ACT, or SAT. Pairing a wealth of tutoring experience with a passion for teaching and test prep, his goal during each lesson is for your student to feel both challenged and supported. Employing anecdotes, analogies, and alliterations, he focuses on building up fundamental skills while also getting students to speak the language of the test. Zachary has had students net a perfect score in every section of the ACT and SAT, has helped students raise their letter grades multiple grade values, and helped students gain acceptance to some of the world’s most selective universities.
Zoe B.
Wesleyan University, BA
Zoe attended college at Wesleyan University, where she studied writing with a focus on teaching writing to students of all ages and educational backgrounds. Since moving to Los Angeles, Zoe has worked as a professional screenwriter as well as a high-level writing and test prep tutor, in addition to writing tests and creating educational content for students. Zoe has also trained extensively with top-level behaviorists to help students with learning differences, from learning disabilities such as dyslexia to behavioral disabilities such as autism. Energetic, bubbly, and upbeat, Zoe believes that developing writing skills should be fun, and her students always enjoy themselves throughout their educational journeys!
Nalini
Emory University, BS
Nalini has taught students in the most prestigious schools in the Los Angeles area. Her areas of expertise are the ISEE, ACT, SAT, all levels of Biology, math up to Algebra 2 and Literature. She has an excellent track record of significantly improving students’ standardized test scores. Her teaching career began as a Teaching Assistant in Advanced Biology courses at Emory University. Nalini has worked with students of all ages K-12 and at various levels of the learning curve. From autism centers to highly competitive test prep schools, Nalini is excellent at zoning in on the specific learning process of her student, developing their weaknesses and strengths, achieving goals, and creating passion and confidence along the way. Nalini has taught elementary, high school, and test prep for Academic Achievers for over ten years.
Peter
University of Southern California, MS
Peter is a distinguished STEM educator with over 25 years of experience specializing in advanced Mathematics and Science instruction. A best-selling author of over eight STEM textbooks, he has topped Amazon’s “#1 New Release” charts for AP Precalculus, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus. With a proven track record of coaching students to top-tier finishes in the SAT Math, ACT Math/Science, and all levels of ISEE Math, he maintains a 95% pass rate (Scores 4 or 5) among his AP students for their AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Statistics, ensuring they are prepared for both elite competitions and university-level coursework.
Lindsay
University of Southern California, BA
Lindsay is an educator and academic coach with extensive experience helping students excel academically and gain confidence in their abilities. She has worked closely with students and families to provide highly individualized academic support across a range of subjects, including writing, humanities, math, and standardized test preparation. Lindsay has significant experience preparing students for competitive academic environments, including private school admissions and ISEE prep. She takes a strategic and personalized approach to test preparation, helping students strengthen core skills, develop effective test-taking strategies, and approach high-pressure exams with confidence.
Amina
University of California – Santa Barbara, MA
Boston University, BAA Boston native, Amina completed her bachelor’s degree in Math and Physics at Boston University. During her time there, she was highly involved with educational initiatives and mentorship opportunities. She took a STEM education course to assist her work as a Learning Assistant, taught AP Physics to Boston Public School high school students and ran a physics mentorship program for undergraduate students. Amina followed her passion for physics to graduate school at University of California – Santa Barbara where she received her master’s degree in Particle Physics. She strongly believes that all students can develop a deep understanding of math and physics and brings that philosophy into the classroom. She is currently teaching AP and Honors Physics to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students at a private girls high school. Amina also enjoys tutoring Math up to calculus level.
Julia
University of California at Los Angeles, BS
Julia earned a B.S. in Physics at UCLA where she also studied digital media. Julia helps students create sustainable study habits, identify the best individualized learning strategies, and build confidence so that their comprehension (and ultimately their scores) rise steadily over time. Through her previous teaching experience and college education, she tutors the following subjects: SAT Test Preparation, Spanish, Geology, Physics, Chemistry, and all levels of Mathematics. Julia makes even the most complex concepts understandable, and her students always give her excellent reviews.
Erik
University of California Los Angeles, PhD (in progress)
California State University, MS
California State University, BSErich has taught middle school, high school, and college for more than 10 years. He has taught at Mathnasium and is currently teaching math at Geffen Academy. Erik’s tutoring experience is heavily augmented by countless private tutoring sessions both in-person and online as has helped students prepare for exams, such SAT, ACT, ISEE, as well as guided students through their school curricula. He explains sophisticated mathematical concepts in plain and understandable language and, possibly, with reference to the area of student’s interests. Erick’s tutoring sessions are highly student-centered: he focuses on identifying and addressing individual challenges, while reinforcing core strengths to build confidence and mastery. Erik empowers students to overcome obstacles and reach their academic goals.
