Hi! My name is Kevin. I finished my undergraduate studies in the United States, where I recently graduated from Princeton University with a major in chemical engineering and a minor in Spanish. I’m currently researching new paradigms for pre-clinical drug discovery at Imperial College London in the UK. Since an early age, I have loved science and mathematics. In fifth grade, I begged my teacher to introduce me to algebra, and in college, I’ve taken almost every STEM course from astrophysics to zoology. Therefore, one of the joys of mentoring students for me is the opportunity to share the beauty and elegance that I find in science.
I’m a pretty restless person, and I always strive to learn, whether it’s an unusual cooking technique or how I can put more spin into my tennis forehand. I think my curiosity really drives my ambition while also keeping me open-minded.
I have been tutoring for over four years in advanced STEM subjects. When it comes to teaching STEM, I train my students to be problem solvers rather than masters of memory. Everything in science and mathematics was deduced from observations and logic, and I believe working on problem-solving can make STEM feel a lot more intuitive. It is also one of my priorities to show my students how the things they learn are applicable in their daily lives.
College:
Education: Princeton University
Undergrad Major: B.S.E. Chemical and Biological Engineering
Other Degrees/Minors: Minor in Spanish (Princeton University), ICB CDT Programme (Imperial College London)
High School:
Class Rank: 5%
Awards & Honors: National Merit Finalist, National AP Scholar and AP Scholar w/ Distinction, Certificate of Distinction for AMC 12B and Qualification for AIME, Premio de Oro Levels 3, 4, 5 in National Spanish Exam, 1st Place Trigonometry and 1st Place Codes and Ciphers at Mu Alpha Theta National Convention, QuestBridge Finalist
Interests & Activities: Secretary of Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Volunteer at Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation and Broward County Library, President of Spanish Honor Society, Vice-President of Pre-Engineering Honor Society, National Science Honor Society
SAT Scores: 1570 (800 Math, 770 Critical Reading)
ACT Scores: 35 Composite (36 English, 36 Math, 35 Science, 33 Reading)
AP Exams: 5 Chemistry, 5 Computer Science A, 5 World History, 5 US History, 5 Statistics, 5 Calculus AB, 5 Calculus BC, 5 US Government, 5 English Language and Composition, 5 English Literature and Composition, 5 Spanish Language and Culture, 5 Spanish Literature and Culture
SAT Subject Tests: 800 Chemistry, 800 Math Level 2, 760 World History, 750 Spanish, 740 US History
Other:
Other Interests & Activities: I am currently involved in the Scholars Institute Fellow Program, which provides financial support for first-generation, low-income students. I am also in the Chinese Student Association.
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