Meet The Team
Anne Luke
Director and Co-Founder
BA, English, University of CA, Los Angeles
MA, Counseling Psychology, Franciscan University of Steubenville
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Fun fact: I played soccer for the UCLA Division I Women's team and developed a passion for psychology during my time there.
Krista Northridge
Admissions Counselor
BA, Stanford University
JD, UC Hastings School of Law
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Fun fact: I entered college as pre-med major, changed my mind then went to law school, and finally found my true passion working with students to achieve their college dreams.
Marika Clarke
Director of Academic Tutoring
BA, Government and International Politics, George Mason
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Fun fact: I studied international relations in the D.C. area. There, I got a truly unique look at global politics working for a Saudi prince for nearly two years.
Donovan
Academic Tutor
BS, Economics, UCSD (in progress)
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Fun fact: In college I have pursued a passion for math and economics; however, I have had the opportunity to take courses in architecture and anthropology that have really influenced my interest in traveling around the world. I've already been to over 15 countries!
Alan
SAT/ACT Prep Instructor
BS, UCSD
MS, Accounting
Fun Fact: I played professional basketball in the Phillipines and truly love the game!
Tony
Academic Tutor​
BS, Biochemistry, Montana State University
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Fun fact: I used to work in an Immunology and Infectious Diseases research lab while getting my degree in Biochemistry at Montana State University.
Michael
Academic Tutor​
BA, History, University of Texas, Austin
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Fun fact: As a former Marine and a University of Texas, Austin graduate, I was fortunate to serve as a political analyst in the Texas Legislature.
Zack
SAT/ACT Instructor
BS, Aerospace Engineering, UC Irvine
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Fun fact: At UCI I worked as a member of the UC Irvine "Design Build Fly" team to win the 2013 AIAA DBF competition. A love for math and science led me to a career in teaching.
Mahsa
Academic Tutor
BS, Chemistry, University of California, Irvine
Fun fact: With determination and resilience, I graduated from UCI with a degree in Chemistry and a concentration in Biochemistry, even though I learned English at 18!
Abdallah
Academic Tutor
BA, Political Science, UCI (in progress)
Fun fact: I started off studying electrical engineering and now have to decided to pursue Political Science. I want to be President one day.
Geen
Academic Tutor​
BS, Biological Sciences, UC Irvine
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Fun fact: I've worked in the operating room at the UCI medical center.
Andrew
SAT/ACT Instructor
BS, Neuroscience. Minor: Chemistry, University of Pittsburg
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Fun fact: While studying neuroscience, I did a research project with 32 monkeys studying the genetic component of stress sensitivity.
Jacob
SAT and ACT Instructor
BA, English, University of Notre Dame
MA, Education, LMU
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Fun fact: In college, I focused on Latin and Ancient Greek which led me into the field of teaching.
Brandon
Academic Tutor
BS, Biology, UC Riverside
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Fun Fact: I flew to Puerto Rico to help with the relief effort after Hurricane Maria. That experience helped inspire my desire to be a teacher.
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