South Bay Math CircleAudrey Chin
Hi! My name is Audrey Chin. I'm a sophomore at Peninsula High School taking Precalculus Honors. I like math because of how creative you can be by solving problems in different ways. I teach the middle school level at SBMC, and I enjoy teaching because I get to show the strategies and skills I learned to the students. I look forward to meeting you!
Railey Chen
Hello! My name is Railey Chen. I am a junior at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, taking AP Calculus BC. I like math because it is one of the harder subjects where you have to sit down and think through each step. It helps to improve a student’s focus and challenges them to step out of their comfort zone. One of the most rewarding parts of solving a math problem is the moment of understanding, whether it comes from struggling to find the right answer or learning from the solution. At SBMC, I teach elementary school levels. I joined SBMC when I was in 6th grade and continued my sessions over the pandemic, gaining valuable quick tips and tricks for solving various math problems. As a mentor, I hope to inspire others to pursue math not only as a subject but as a way of thinking.
Malia Conlon
My name is Malia Conlon. I am a junior at PVHS and am currently taking Pre Calculus Honors. I like the challenge of solving hard math problems. I teach elementary students and try to make learning math fun for them!
Arnav Garg
My name is Arnav Garg. I am a freshman at Palos Verdes Peninsula high school taking AP Calculus BC 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
Hey everyone! My name is Leila Gheysar, and I am an incoming junior at Peninsula High School, currently taking Pre-Calculus Honors. I am thrilled to serve as your Vice President of Curriculum this year and to teach elementary school students! I have been competing in math since the 6th grade, and I love the creative thinking required to solve problems. The welcoming environment fostered by SBMC is inspiring, and I am excited to be part of this community for another year! I look forward to sharing my passion for math and helping others discover the joy in solving challenging problems.
Kevin Han
What's up everyone? My name is Kevin Han. I'm a 10th grader at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School and am taking AP Calc BC. 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.
Bennett Hong
Hello, my name is Bennett Hong and I will be taking AP Calculus AB as a Junior at PVHS. I personally love how in math there are multiple ways to solve a single problem. I can relate well to kids because I have 2 younger siblings in middle school. I hope to inspire all children so they follow me in my passion for math.
Parth Ingle
Hello, my name is Parth Ingle. I am currently a senior at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School and taking AP Calculus BC. 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!
Akshobh Karthik
Hi, I am Akshobh Karthik, a freshman at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School taking Precalculus Honors. I enjoy math because there are various solutions to a single problem, not limiting your options to approach the problem creatively. I love how clever thinking can help solve a problem so much easier. I plan on sharing and explaining different strategies to tackle mathematical challenges. See you soon!
Allen Liu
Hi, my name is Allen Liu, and I am the executive vice president of SBMC. I'm currently a junior at Chadwick and am taking AP Calculus BC. As an AIME qualifier, I have an interest in competitive math because I enjoy spending time to solve difficult math problems. Although it may seem frustrating to solve math problems at first, I've learned that problem-solving can be very rewarding as well once you become proficient at it. At SBMC, I wish to pass down my interest in problem-solving to other young students. I'm looking forward to another great year at SBMC!
Aaron Luo
Hi, my name is Aaron Luo. I will be a freshman at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School in the coming school year, taking Multivariable Calculus. I like math because it will only have one answer, but can still be solved with multiple methods. Participating in the AMC and MATHCOUNTS competitions has enhanced my understanding of math by delving into more complex areas of simple topics. When preparing for these competitions, you learn things that you don’t learn in a typical classroom. You learn theorems, proofs, but you also learn to think creatively to solve problems. It can become more predictable as time goes on because many of the same methods are used to solve a wide range of problems. I teach both elementary and middle school levels at SBMC, and I enjoy teaching at SBMC because it’s cool to see students figure out how to solve difficult problems. I enjoy playing tennis and piano when I’m not doing math. This will be my second year teaching, and look forward to mentoring all of you this year!
Jacob Ma
Hi, my name is Jacob Ma. I am a senior at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School and I am currently taking Advanced Calculus. 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!
Rishikesh Muppana
Hello, my name is Rishikesh (Rishi) Muppana. I am a rising senior at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. I will be taking Advanced Calculus. 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 fourth 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.
Jason Nan
Hi! I'm Jason Nan, I am a 9th grader going to Chadwick and I will be taking Algebra 2 Honors. What I like about math is that there are many different ways and strategies to get to one solution. I teach 3-5th grade math here. I enjoy teaching here at South Bay Math Circle since the students are very attentive to my teaching and I enjoy teaching math in general. I am part of the Elementary school committee and a director of publication. I enjoy playing tennis and I'm also on a competitive robotics team.
Matthew Schloemer
Hello! I’m Matthew Schloemer. I am a 9th grader at Palos Verdes High School. I am taking Pre Calc Honors. I love math because it always gives me an opportunity to learn and expand my knowledge. I mentor middle schoolers at SBMC. My favorite part about mentoring is helping kids learn. I am excited for the year to come with SBMC!
Gregory Shechter
Hello, my name is Gregory Shechter and I am currently an 8th grader at PVIS, taking Algebra 2 Honors. 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 various 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, running, playing piano or violin, or building robots. At SBMC, I work with elementary and middle school students. Hope to meet you soon!
Lea Segal
Hello! My name is Lea Segal, I am a junior at Peninsula High School. I am taking AP Calculus BC. I have been mentoring at South Bay Math Circle for 4 years. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects because often there is no single way to solve a problem. I currently mentor the Elementary level. I hope to help students learn and develop a lifelong love of math!
Navraj Singh
Hi, my name is Navraj Singh and I am a senior at Peninsula High School taking Advanced Calculus. Math has always been a subject that I enjoy, as there are many concepts to explore, and I have been taking part in competitions since middle school. I enjoy teaching at the middle school level, helping with questions similar to those I have done in the past. I look forward to being a mentor this year!
Nathan Soeng
Hi, my name is Nathan Soeng. I am a sophomore in Peninsula High School taking AP Calculus BC. I enjoy math for its rewarding challenges and its different problem-solving methods. There is always so much more math to learn and discover, and that amazes me. Currently, I mentor at the middle school level, and sometimes elementary schoolers. I enjoy mentoring as I get to help other people learn new math strategies that they can use anytime. I can't wait to mentor you guys.
Deetya Srivatsavaya
Hello! My name is Deetya Srivatsavaya and I am SBMC’s Vice President and Director of Publication this year. I’m a senior at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, and am currently taking Linear Algebra. 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 have taught at all levels here at SBMC, and I love how positive and encouraging all my fellow mentors here are. I hope to meet you soon!
Kyra Tang
Hi everyone! My name is Kyra Tang and I am the Assistant Vice President of South Bay Math Circle. I am currently a sophomore in Palos Verdes Peninsula High School and I take Calculus BC. I enjoy doing math because I find satisfaction seeing a complicated problem turn into a simple solution. I like teaching at SBMC because I enjoy sharing my knowledge and tricks to students as well as teaching the ability to find simplicity in seemingly complicated problems. Aside from math, I enjoy entrepreneurship, tennis, and piano. Can't wait to see you all!
Khushee Tolta
Hello! My name is Khushee Totla and I’m a rising sophomore taking Advanced Calculus 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!
Sarah Varghese
Hello! My name is Sarah Varghese and I'm a freshman at Peninsula High School. I am currently in PreCalc Honors, and I teach elementary school students at SBMC. SBMC has been a part of my life for a long time, and it's helped me with foundations in competition math. I can't wait to instill that in other students so that they may get the best out of this amazing experience. Math is something I've always been interested in because it's not only a subject - it's life. The real-life applications of math are incredible and they are all around you! I'm so excited to be teaching at SBMC this year. Hope to see you guys soon!
Allison Yu
Hello, my name is Allison Yu and I am the current president of SBMC. I'm a senior at Palos Verdes High School taking Advanced Calculus. I have enjoyed math from a young age because it has helped me develop logic and problem-solving skills, and it has crucial applications to other fields such as chemistry and physics. I have loved working with students of all ages as well as our mentors to create an environment where everyone can learn to love math!
Evalyn Yu
Hi! My name is Evalyn Yu and I am a freshman at Palos Verdes High School taking Precalculus Honors. I like math because it is strategic, straightforward, and satisfying. As a mentor and secretary of SBMC, I teach elementary and middle schoolers and enjoy explaining problems and collaborating with fellow mentors. I look forward to working with you!