South Bay Math CircleTyler Eng
Hi! I'm Tyler Eng, and I am a junior taking AP Calc BC at Peninsula High. I like math because it is so satisfying to solve difficult problems. I started my math journey with South Bay Math Circle and hope to inspire younger kids to enjoy math as much as I do. I also enjoy playing soccer, piano, and video games in my spare time. I have played club for 6 years and Peninsula soccer for 2 years now.
Arnav Garg
My name is Arnav Garg. I am an 8th grader in Ridgecrest intermediate taking Pre-calc this year. I have always had a passion for math since I was a kid. From spending long hours studying math to winning my first competition, I enjoyed math every step of the way. At SBMC, I am excited to help other students embark on a similar journey.
Leila Gheysar
Hi everyone! My name is Leila Gheysar, and I am an incoming sophomore at Peninsula High School, taking Algebra 2 Honors. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects, and I love to teach others who feel the same way! I have participated in competition math since 6th grade. I enjoy math because of problem solving and out of the box thinking necessary to solve problems which can later be applied to real life situations as well. The environment fostered by SBMC is always very encouraging and I am thrilled to be a mentor again this year!
Andy Gu
Hello! I'm Andy Gu, a Senior taking Linear Algebra at Peninsula High School. Math has always been more than just a subject to me—it's a passion. I compete in math contests, and I enjoy challenging problems. What's equally rewarding is my time mentoring students at SBMC. Teaching enthusiastic students and sharing mutual appreciation for math is truly fulfilling. I am proud to be a mentor at SBMC, and I'm ready for an exciting year ahead!
Kevin Han
What's up everyone? My name is Kevin Han. I'm a 9th grader at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. I take Precalc H. I like math because in most complex math problems, there is usually a clever shortcut that you might have never been able to think of. It just blows my mind that there is still more math to learn after reading through so many solutions on a single problem. I teach middle school levels at SBMC. I have participated in many math competitions, including the AMC 8, AMC 10, Mathcounts State, and AIME. I joined SBMC when I was in 3rd grade and had no clue about the world of competition math. SBMC introduced me to a whole new way of thinking about math. I want to share all the different concepts I've learned over the years with SBMC. Can't wait to mentor y'all.
Aiden Huang
Hello! My name is Aiden Huang and I am an 8th grader taking Geometry Honors at Peninsula High School. Math has been an interesting topic that brings challenges and lessons that can alter the way others see things, that is what makes math so compelling to learn! I always found it appealing to share this interest with younger kids, and that is why I mentor the elementary school level at SBMC. Representing my middle school in math team competitions has been a rewarding experience and I hope to prep these kids to eventually represent their middle school as well.
Alan Ichiwaka - Chang
Hi, my name is Alan Ichikawa - Chang. I am a senior at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, and I am going to take AP Calculus BC. I like math because it is used in many situations in life. I enjoy teaching math because it is one of the subjects that I personally struggled with a lot when I was younger. I look forward to helping people with math.
Parth Ingle
Hello, my name is Parth Ingle. I am currently a junior at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School and taking Precalculus Honors. Mathematics is one of my favorite subjects because it encourages logical reasoning and mental rigor which helps students have better problem-solving skills. I teach elementary and middle school level students at SBMC and enjoy teaching at SBMC because it provides students with the opportunity to develop and improve their overall understanding of math. I look forward to meeting new students and helping them improve their math skills!
Lauren Jung
My name is Lauren Jung, a senior at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. I took AP Calculus BC and now taking AP Statistics. In math, clear and definite answers instead of open-minded answers are what draw me to this subject. The most enjoyable thing about math is being able to solve difficult problems, which brings me excitement. Since a young age, I took sessions at SBMC where I learned quicker-solving methods and overall math at an in-depth level. At SBMC, I usually teach elementary and middle school levels. I love teaching at SBMC because I get to meet and teach many talented students that have high potential as they exponentially grow in their mathematical knowledge.
Aiden Kwon
My name is Aiden Kwon. I am in 10th grade taking AP Calculus BC at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. I love helping out elementary students. What I love about math the most is its problem solving aspect. I believe that math is the basis for critical thinking and opens up so many doors for creativity. My goal as a mentor is to help students innovate and to succeed not only in math, but in all aspects of their life. With a little bit of help, every student can achieve their goals.
Aston Lee
Hello, my name is Aston Lee and I am a sophomore at PVPHS, taking calculus. I mentor elementary level students at SBMC. I enjoy math because there is always a solution to a problem. Even if you don’t get it at first, it becomes more satisfying when you figure it out and it makes sense. So, I think it’s great when I guide students to fully understand the problem they’re working on and they genuinely find satisfaction in that process.
Allen Liu
Hi, my name is Allen Liu, and I’m a sophomore at Chadwick taking Precalculus Honors this year. I love looking for multiple solutions to hard problems and I appreciate how very different strategies can lead to the same answer. I find math as a beautiful subject and I would love to share my passion with others as well. At SBMC I wish to not only improve the problem solving skills of others, but to together discover multiple fascinating solutions to problems to improve our skills together.
Charles Lu
Hello! This is Charles Lu, I was raised in Hong Kong and I moved to the United States when I was in 7 th grade. I am in 9 th grade in Penn now. I am taking Algebra 2 honors. I like math because I love to do problem solving and after I solve a complicated problem, I will be satisfied. And I think doing math problems is a good way to practice staying focus for a long time. I would like to volunteer in SBMC because I want to share what I learnt when I was in Hong Kong. I think the way to do the same problem in Hong Kong and United States is a little bit different. So I want to share with you. Besides math, I enjoy playing table tennis. Hope to see you
Allen Liu
Hi, my name is Allen Liu, and I’m a sophomore at Chadwick taking Precalculus Honors this year. I love looking for multiple solutions to hard problems and I appreciate how very different strategies can lead to the same answer. I find math as a beautiful subject and I would love to share my passion with others as well. At SBMC I wish to not only improve the problem solving skills of others, but to together discover multiple fascinating solutions to problems to improve our skills together.
Eric Lu
I am Eric Lu, a junior taking Advanced Calculus at Peninsula High School. I enjoy the satisfaction of solving a difficult math problem through an elegant solution. The useful real world applications of math continue to amaze me. I am excited to share my passion and teach students at SBMC.
Jacob Ma
Hi, my name is Jacob Ma. I am a junior at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School and I am currently taking AP Calculus BC. Math has always been my favorite subject because there is a wide diversity of topics to learn about and explore. I also love the creative aspect of math and how there are always various methods to solve a problem. I was a student in SBMC during elementary and middle school and have been a mentor for the past two years. I look forward to teaching elementary and middle school students and sharing my love of math with them!
Aryan Morshedi
Greetings! I am Aryan Morshedi, a student at PVPHS and a sophomore. I am taking PreCalculus Honors and have been a student at this organization since the fifth grade. I started mentoring in seventh grade and haven't stopped since. The South Bay Math Circle is fascinating because it helps us connect with students from a span of many ages from multiple locations on the hill through our online and in-person lessons. I am excited to meet you all and help you in your mathematical journeys!
Rishi Muppana
Hello, my name is Rishikesh (Rishi) Muppana. I am a rising junior at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. I will be taking AP Calculus BC. Geometry is my favorite part of math. I love math because the ideas are very interesting to me. I have experience teaching math, piano, and spoken English, and it is my third year as a mentor at SBMC. I think my favorite part about mentoring this year will be getting kids interested in math. When I'm not doing math, I'm usually either programming up something or practicing piano. My favorite composers are Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Sorabji.
Harley Qiu
Hi, my name is Harley Qiu and I am currently a senior at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School taking Advanced Calculus. I enjoy math because I believe it is one of the few universal truths, rather than something merely conjured up. I also enjoy the various ways one can reach a solution, and the creativity involved. I mostly teach middle school levels at SBMC because I enjoy helping our passionate participants with difficult problems. I look forward to mentoring this year!
Prady Raja
Hi! My name is Prady, and I'm a rising Senior at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School and I'll be taking Multivariable Calculus during the upcoming school year. I have experience in mathematics and physics competitions, including the F=ma and Physics Bowl. I'm a member of the Peninsula Physics Team and the founder and President of Peninsula's Business Club, where I led a team that won 1st place at the National Economics Challenge for California. Beyond my studies, I enjoy playing video games and basketball recreationally.
Lea Segal
Hello! My name is Lea Segal, I am a sophomore at Peninsula High School. I am taking Precalculus Honors. I have been mentoring at South Bay Math Circle for 3 years and it was a lot of fun teaching math. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects because often there is no single way to solve a problem. I hope to help students learn and develop a lifelong love of math! I will see you all at SBMC!
Navraj Singh
Hi, my name is Navraj Singh and I am a junior at Peninsula High School currently taking AP Calculus BC. I enjoy math as it is a flexible subject, allowing many choices while solving problems. I l teach at the middle school level as it is nice to help students with problems which I had once needed help with. I am excited to be teaching at SBMC this year!
Gregory Shechter
Hello, my name is Gregory Shechter and I am currently a 7th grader at PVIS. This year, I am taking Geometry Honors at school. Math is my favorite subject because there are so many different problems that you can learn how to solve and it's always fascinating to find new solutions to them. I am part of the PVIS Math Club and love competing in middle school math contests. I enjoy helping younger students improve their math skills and start feeling more confident in this subject. When I am not doing math, you can usually find me playing soccer, playing piano, or coding in Python. At SBMC, I work with various elementary school students. Hope to meet you soon!
Angel Shen
Hi everyone! My name is Angel Shen and I am a senior at Palos Verdes High School taking Advanced Calculus. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects because of its countless applications in our daily lives. At SBMC, I love helping students of all grade levels strengthen their critical thinking and problem-solving skills through math concepts not usually taught within the classroom. I'm looking forward to another great year with you all!
Airi Shinozaki
Hello! My name is Airi Shinozaki and I’m currently a sophomore at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School taking Algebra 2 Honors. I like math because it connects to the outside world and also connects to science. I teach elementary school level at SBMC! I loved math ever since I was little and also loved to be around kids that gives me energy so I am happy to be in this program! Excited to teaching all!
Nathan Soeng
Hi, my name is Nathan Soeng. I am a freshman in Peninsula High School, and will be taking Precalculus Honors. I enjoy math since the satisfaction of getting the answer to a hard problem is such a rewarding feeling. Besides that, I believe math is amazing because there are so many different ways and approaches to solve a problem. There is always so much more math to learn and discover, and that amazes me. I look forward to mentoring you all at SBMC.
Deetya Srivatsavaya
Hello! My name is Deetya Srivatsavaya and I’m a junior at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. I am currently enrolled in Advanced Calculus. I have been taking part in math competitions since elementary school, and am excited to have the opportunity to help others through their competitive math journey. I love math because of the critical thinking and problem solving skills it teaches. I teach at the middle school level here at SBMC, and I love how positive and encouraging all the mentors here are. I hope to meet you soon!
Kyra Tang
Hi! My name is Kyra Tang and I am a freshman at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. I am currently taking Pre Calculus Honors. I like math because I find satisfaction seeing a complicated problem turn into a simple solution. I also find the beauty and complexity of math very fascinating. I like teaching at SBMC because I enjoy sharing my knowledge and tricks to others as well as the ability to see through complex problems and find simple solutions. Aside from math, I enjoy playing tennis and practicing violin. Can't wait to see you all!
Tara Timm
Hi, my name is Tara Timm and I am a senior at Peninsula High School currently taking Advanced Calculus and AP Statistics. I have been a part of math circle since 8th grade and I love being able to teach kids different math tricks and shortcuts. I love that there are so many ways to solve a math problem and that math allows me to be creative. I am excited for another year being able to teach you all!
Khushee Totla
Hello! My name is Khushee Totla and I’m a rising freshman taking AP Calculus BC at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. Ever since I was little, math has been a big part of my life, from learning different concepts to participating in math competitions. I like how the many theories and principles of mathematics can be applied to solve complex problems. I enjoy being able to solve problems with competition math strategies and systems of equations. At SMBC, I help mentor the elementary school and middle school students. I can’t wait to have another great year with SBMC!
John Wu
Hi! My name is John Wu, and I’m a junior at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School taking AP Calculus BC. I’m the Vice President of Curriculum and teach the elementary level! I love math and its unique challenges; getting to teach the interesting approaches, solutions, and fun tidbits is what makes this opportunity so fun! Ever since I was a young kid I’ve known I wanted to teach and being here teaching math to bright kids for the past two years has been amazing.
Nikki Yeh
Hello, my name is Nikki Yeh. I am currently a senior at Peninsula High School taking Advanced Calculus. I like math because it fosters and strengthens critical thinking and reasoning. I teach elementary levels at SBMC and I look forward to helping and mentoring students!
Allison Yu
Hi! My name is Allison Yu and I am a junior at PV High taking Advanced Calculus. Math is fascinating because there are so many clever ways to arrive at one solution. Additionally I have found math skills to be crucial when it comes to subjects like physics and chemistry. At SBMC, I teach middle school students. I love helping students expand their problem-solving skills and seeing their hard work and determination. I'm excited for another great year together!
Evalyn Yu
Hi! My name is Evalyn Yu and I am an eighth grader at Palos Verdes Intermediate School taking Algebra 2 Honors. I like math because it is strategic, straightforward, and satisfying. I also enjoy learning, explaining, and working together to solve math problems and am excited to apply these skills to mentoring!