Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion. Meet our Teachers.

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Ziyu Bai

Nevada, USA
I am Ziyu Bai, born and raised in Shenyang, Liaoning, and currently reside in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Ayden Chiu

New York, USA
My name is Ayden Chiu, and I am currently a senior at a public school in New Hyde Park.

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Sihan Wang

Washington, USA
Hello, I’m Sihan Wang, a senior from Skyline High School in Seattle, Washington.

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Sophie Wang

New York ,USA
Hi! My name is Sophie Wang and I am a senior at Syosset High School.

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Manfred Lim

New York, USA
I'm Manfred Lim, a senior at Jericho High School, driven by my passions for environmental science and business.

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Yichu He

Shanghai, China
My name is Emily He from Shanghai Pinghe High School

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Brice Chiu

New York,USA
I’m a senior at a public high school on Long Island.

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Amy Feng

New York, USA
My name is Amy Feng and I am a senior in a public school located in New York.

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Ethan Yuan

Hong Kong
My name is Ethan, I live in Hong Kong, and I am currently studying in the U.S. as an 12th grader.

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Qianning He

Beijing, China
My name is Qianning He, and I am a 12th grade student in Beijing high school

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Kenn Jiang

New York ,USA
My name is Kenn and I am a rising junior at Hunter College High School. Throughout elementary and middle school,

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Emily Lan

New Jersey, USA
Hi, my name is Emily Lan and I am currently a senior at Metuchen High School

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Jayden Su

New Hampshire, USA
Hi, my name is Jayden, a junior at Philips Exeter Academy, New Hampshire, USA.

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Connor Chen

New York, USA
Hello, my name is Connor, and I am an upcoming senior at Great Neck North High School.

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Zhihui Zhou

New York,USA
Hi! My name is Zhihui. I’m a junior high school student at Herricks High School.

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Tianze Xia

Madrid, Spain
My name is Timothy and I am a junior student at International College Spain.

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Christina Wang

New Jersey, USA
My name is Christina Wang, and I am a rising junior high student at Scotch Plains Fanwood High School.

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Annis So

New York,USA
Hi! My name is Annis, and I am a Herricks Middle school student.

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Xuange Zhu

Oregon,USA
Hey my name is Circle and I’m a junior at St. Mary’s School in Oregon.

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Ada Zhou

New York ,USA
I was born and grew up in the world’s most famous melting pot of cultures, New York City. From a young age.

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Maggie Li

Toronto, Canada
Hello there! My name is Maggie and I’m a sophomore (Gr.10) in high school.

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Derek Gao

Illinois, USA
My name is Derek and I am a 8th grader at Barrington Middle School in Chicago.

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Julianne Wang

New York, USA
I'm Julianne Wang, a rising senior at a public school in New York

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Jialing Gu

Florida,USA
My name is Jialing, I am a high school student in Orlando, FL.

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Anita So

New York,USA
My name is Anita. I am a fourth grader in Center Street Elementary School.

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Elaine Liu

Toronto, Canada
My name is Elaine and I was born and live in Toronto, Canada.

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Claire Jiang

Massachusetts, USA
My name is Claire, an I'm a sophomore at Winchester High School in Massachusetts

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Andrew Jiang

North Carolina, USA
My name is Andrew, and I am a rising 8th grader at a public school in Charlotte, NC.

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Maddox Lim

New York, USA
My name is Maddox and I am a 9th grader at Jericho School.

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Yicheng Yang

New York, USA
Hello, my name is Rocky, a Semifinalist high school student in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

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Yixuan Zhu

Michigan, USA
My name is Ethan, I live in Michigan, US, and I am a trilingual speaker.

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Miranda Lin

New York,USA
Miranda is currently a senior at a public school on Long Island, NY.

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Annessa So

New York,USA
My name is Annessa, and I am a rising sophomore at Herricks Middle School.

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Sophia Cui

Florida, USA
My name is Sophia Cui, a Grade 8 student at LMS in florida

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Zerui Chen

Massachusetts, USA
Hey, my name is Zerui (Zack) Chen! I'm going to be an 8th grader this fall at McCarthy Middle School in MA.

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Drake Jiang

Wisconsin, USA
My name is Drake Jiang and I am a 7th grader at a public middle school in Wisconsin

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Chloe Wang

New York, USA
My name is Chloe Wang, and I am a rising 9th grader at Stuyvesant High School.

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Xiaoyou Wang

Nevada, USA
Hi, My name is Xiaoyou. I also go by the name Candace. I am a high school studnet at Ed W. Clark High School in Nevada.

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Sophia Chen

Kentucky, USA
My name is Sophia Chen, and I'm currently a rising sophomore at MSTC PLD High School in KY.

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Jason Zhang

New Jersey, USA
My name is Jason Zhang and I'm a rising eighth grader in Highland Park Middle School New Jersey,

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Sarah Mao

Connecticut, USA
My name is Sarah Mao, and I'm soon to be attending Greenwich High School as a freshman next fall.

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Sullinaa Sangeles

Hong Kong
Hello, my name is Sullinaa and I am 10 years old living in Hong Kong

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Kyle Wang

Sydney, Australia
My name is Kyle, I was born in Sydney and my parents from China, we only speak Chinese at home.

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Sky Dai

Washington, USA
I'm Sky Dai, and I'm a rising 7th grader at International School in Washington

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Winnie Gong

Shanghai, China
Hey, I’m Winnie Gong, currently a 9th grader at SFLSID here in Shanghai, China.

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Evelyn Ren

New York, USA
My name is Evelyn Ren and I am a dedicated student at Herricks High School.

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William Wang

New Jersey, USA
My name is William Wang and I'm a rising eighth grader in River Dell Middle School New Jersey.

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Lina Marron

New York, USA
My name is Lina Marron, and I am a promising adolescent learner who is about to embark on the 7th grade level of study at a public school in New York City

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Yino Jin

Chicago, USA
I am Yino Jin, currently enrolled as a second-grade student at Monroe Elementary School, following an accelerated curriculum.

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Ryan Yuan

New Jersey, USA
My name is Ryan Yuan, I am a 7th grade student from New Jersey.

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Jinghuan Xu

Missouri,USA
Hello, my name is Jinghuan Xu. I am in 7th grade and living in Missouri.

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Jingmi Chen

Massachusetts,USA
Hi everyone! My name is Jingmi Chen, and I’m a freshman at Bard College at Simon’s Rock.

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Evan Ke

New York,USA
My name is Evan and I am a 12th grade student at Stuyvesant High School. I spent my first two years inChina,

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Ricky Yuan

New Jersey, USA
My name is Ricky Yuan, from New Jersey. I am currently in sixth grade

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Ziqi He

Beijing, China
My name is Ziqi He, I am 15 years old, and I am a junior student at Beijing ChenJinglun Junior High School.

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Owen Ni

Arizona, USA
Hello, my name is Owen Ni, and I'm a sophomore at Heritage Academy.

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Oscar Xie

Beijing, China
Hi! My name is Oscar Xie, a 15-year-old boy, who is studying in the Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University.

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Ethan Zeng

Toronto, Canada
My name is Ethan and I am 14 year old and I am a very active person.

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Zerun Wang

Yokohama, Japan
Hi, I'm a nine-year-old boy who loves exploring new things!

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Daniel Guo

Nevada, USA
My name is Daniel Guo and I am a sophomore at Faith Lutheran High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Angelina Meng

New York, USA
My name is Angelina; I’m a rising senior in high school. I was born and raised in the US.

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Ella Xiaoya Xu

Missouri, USA 

Hey! My name is Xiaoya Xu but you can call me Ella, currently a senior in highschool.

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Connie Guo

Massachusetts, USA
Hi, My name is Connie Guo. I am currently a sixth-grade student in Lexington, MA.

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Tian Jinghan

Singapore
Hello everyone, my name is Tian Jinghan. I am currently a Form 3 student at Singapore International School.

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Jason Ling

New York, USA
Hello! My name is Jason Ling and I’m a Sophomore from Scarsdale High School in New York.

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Hexiao Wang

Minnesota, USA
My name is Nina, and I’m a Senior at Andover High School, dual enrolling at the University of Minnesota.

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Serena Dai

Nevada, USA
My name is Serena and I am a junior at Clark High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Tianjie Jiang

Nevada, USA
Hello! My name is Tianjie Jiang, and I am currently a sophomore at Advanced Technologies Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Ziyu Bai

Nevada, USA

I am Ziyu Bai, born and raised in Shenyang, Liaoning, and currently reside in Las Vegas, Nevada. I am a high school junior at Advanced Technologies Academy. In school, I hold prominent roles as the president and founder of the Economics club and the secretary of the Mu Alpha Theta club. I am also actively involved in numerous STEM and business-related clubs and competitions such as Science Olympiad, Science bowl, AMC, FBLA and DECA. For each, I have also received many awards in both state and national level.

I have been immersed in the art of calligraphy and painting since the age of three and created several portfolios. I really appreciate the diverse culture in our society and hold a strong commitment to supporting the Chinese community. Additionally, I am also a member of the Li Linhong Chinese music ensemble in which I performed at various events organized by Asian associations like ACDC and OCA on traditional Chinese instrument guzheng, pipa, and drum.

I am deeply committed to making a positive impact on helping others, so I joined the TGC becoming an art and math tutor for many students. I am currently the publicity co-chair of the TGC committee, I learned a lot of organization and management skills through TGC. My involvement has extended to arranging art camps during summer breaks, where I imparted knowledge on painting, colored pencil techniques, and sketching to students of various age groups. TGC has been an incredible platform for showcasing my ability to innovate and create a positive influence in society. This commitment has been recognized with the Gold President Volunteer Service Award. I believe that this journey has not only been meaningful to myself but also to everyone around the world. I look forward to continuing this impactful contribution with TGC.

Ayden

New York, USA

My name is Ayden, and I am currently a rising junior (as of July 2023) at a public school in New Hyde Park. My extracurriculars mostly consist of tutoring, volunteering, and piano. Currently (as of July 2023) I have over 300 hours of volunteering from various places and organizations, such as Long Island Tutoring Academy, New Hyde Park Chinese Association, Sunny Chinese Center, and Faith Bible Church New Hyde Park. During the past school year, I have also cofounded a tutoring organization with my friends.

I have played piano for eight years and have a certificate of distinction from ABRSM. I have also won First Place in a Star Cluster Music Competition. My experience has allowed me to teach part time at the Floral Park Music Center, where I do one-on-one piano lessons.

Sihan Wang

Washington, USA

Hello, I’m Sihan Wang, a junior from Skyline High School in Seattle, Washington. I am extremely passionate about mathematics, for I have participated in math club and in various math competitions since middle school, such as the AMCs, AIME, USAJMO, HMMT, Mathleague, and Purple Comet. Some of my other interests are playing the oboe, playing volleyball, listening to music, reading, and exercising. My interest in math prompted me initially to become a tutor at TGC, in freshman year, and from there I’ve tutored a variety of topics in math. In TGC I realized the power of teaching others, as it not only helps students learn but also helps me establish bonds with students. I hope to continue pursuing my interests, and help make a difference in the global community.

Sophie Wang

New York, USA

I am a senior at Syosset High School. I started tutoring at TGC since 8th grade. I also co-developed and currently manage the TGC website. Outside of tutoring, I also like fundraising for various causes, for example my clubs at high school and also for blood cancer. Besides community service, I also like coding apps, websites, and projects. I am also the captain of my school’s varsity fencing team and run my school’s K-pop Dance Club and STEM Newsletter club. I also co-founded my school’s Asian Pacific Islander Student Union club where we host school-wide potlucks and celebrate holidays like Mooncake Festival and Lunar New Year. I am also part of my school’s advanced research program from grades 10-12 and worked on a project involving Monte Carlo Simulation to predict blood type distribution where I won a gold medal at a local math fair and also used R to code a SEM analysis to look at different factors contributing to the underrepresentation of women in engineering. I have won many STEM awards, like qualifying for AIME and achieving USACO Gold.

Classes I teach:

  • Math
  • Physics
  • Cello
  • Coding

Manfred Lim

New York, USA

I'm Manfred Lim, a junior at Jericho High School, driven by my passions for environmental science and business. My focus extends beyond personal interests, as I actively engage in advocacy work to increase awareness of the impacts of climate change on both global and local communities.
Recognized as an international finalist in Project Green Challenge, competing against participants from 48 states and 58 countries, I've been dedicated to making a difference. Currently, my commitment to advancing the field of environmental sciences takes me to Cornell University, where I am working on my own research, employing machine learning to predict global soil respiration rates and identify influencing factors.
In the world of business, I am working on a startup that focuses on sustainable products, aligning with a commitment to environmental responsibility. My achievements extend to FBLA, where I've won multiple first-place state awards and earned national finalist recognition, placing among the top 14 in the nation.
Beyond academics and competitions, my nine-year journey in gardening serves as a hobby and a personal metaphor for growth and potential. Witnessing plants evolve from seeds has always been a source of inspiration.
Starting out in 2021, I've contributed to education through TGC, playing a role from its very beginning. Initially as a math and English teacher, this experience has shown me the impactful role I can play in students' lives worldwide. Regardless of student circumstances, I find pride in having positively influenced others. TGC has been an amazing platform, demonstrating the power of education on a global scale.

Yichu He Emily

Shanghai, China

Hi! My name’s Yichu（Emily）He from Pinghe AP high school in Shanghai. With my aim for social science, I enjoy seeking and understanding human behavior, brain, societies, and cultures. 

Tennis, chess, and art are ways for me to pass my free time, as well as reading. Each one offers a unique way to unwind and explore different aspects of myself. 

Reading is a great way of self-learning. The books I’m most interested in is the dystopian books where a government concentrate all the power. This allow people to reflect on the thing nowadays and think about the future. 

Tennis, with its fast-paced rallies and moments of intense focus, is an exhilarating way to stay active. Chess, on the other hand, allows me to dive into a world of tactics and foresight, almost like a mental workout, particularly in calculating. And art, in my mind, is beautiful way to capture emotions and thoughts, whether through drawing, painting, or any other form of artistic expression. Each hobby contributes to different facets of my life, enhancing cognitive abilities, creativity, and social skills. 

Another reason why I enjoy social science is that I love spending time with children. I enjoy to talk with them with their “unrealistic” dreams. It really reminds me of what I’m fighting for in the very beginning. Overall, I wish this volunteer work can really help the children to widen their knowledge and help myself at the same time

Brice Chiu

New York, USA

I’m a junior at a public high school on Long Island. I volunteer and tutor at many organizations, such as Tutoring for a Good Cause (TGC), the New Hyde Park Chinese Association (NHPCA), a local music center, and Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJMC). Additionally, I cofounded a tutoring organization. Besides volunteering, I finished ABRSM level 8 for piano and have won several awards for piano competitions, including gold for the North American Virtuoso International Music Competition (NAVIMC).ledge on the business world. I am excited to continue my studies and retain more understanding of the world throughout the rest of my education and life. 

Amy Feng

New York, USA

My name is Amy Feng and I’m an uprising junior in a public school located in New York. I volunteer at many different organizations, including Tutoring for A Good Cause (TGC), the Mount Kisco Food Pantry, Huaxia Chinese School Greater New York, and Learning Links, where I tutor elementary students in various subjects. A hobby of mine that I enjoy is volleyball, playing on a regionals team. I travel to different states to compete and enjoy it very much! Currently, I hold a leadership position in many clubs at school that dabble into different interests. I love competing in debate tournaments and teaching peers how to be better speakers. I also compete within other competitions such as Science Olympiad. I love reading and writing as well. I write for my school newspaper and I am an editor for Huaxia Chinese Academy Greater New York? I love expressing my own opinion and thoughts. Finally, I strongly believe in advocating and raising awareness for important issues. I am a director for the BSU (BIPOC Student Union) at my school and I am a teen leader at The Bittermelon, an AAPI Heritage organization. I hope to continue to be able to help teach and educate others!

Ethan Yuan

Hong Kong 

My name is Ethan Yuan. I studied in an international school in Hong Kong, and I am moving to the U.S. to continue my study as an 11th grader.

I am really into science and plan to pursue a career in biology and chemistry. Programming and drawing are two hobbies of mine, and by combining the two, I aim to refine and release some games that I am currently working on. I code in both Python and Lua. For the past two years, I have been contending in the American Computer Science League (ACSL). I like reading books in the biography genre. This gave me an in-depth understanding of certain historical events. Other than reading about history, I also took history as a subject at school. As a result, I started as a history tutor at TGC. During my two years of tutoring, I also taught maths and contributed to designing technical solutions for TGC. I look forward to continuing service learning in the coming years.

Qianning He

Beijing, China

My name is Qianning He, and I am a 12th grade student in Beijing high school. Now I am preparing my application. By December, I have received offers from Manchester University and Edinburgh University. My hobbies are playing the piano, painting and STEM. I got Grade 8 Performance certificate and Grade 5 Music Theory certificate from ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music). Moreover, I took AP courses during high school including chemistry, biology, Calculus BC, statistics, environmental science, electromagnetism, mechanics, economics, and psychology. In the TGC project, I was the teacher of algebra for four years. I offer a lot of courses and I like to share what I've learned (especially science!). I will continue to work in TGC and hope to meet you at TGC.

Kenn Jiang

New York, USA

My name is Kenn and I am a rising junior at Hunter College High School. Throughout elementary and middle school, I have maintained excellent grades, in addition to scoring near perfect on the New York State exams each year. This allowed me to take the admissions exam for Hunter, a high school that represents a quarter of the top 1% of students in New York City. 

My favorite subject is definitely Foreign Language. I have taken Latin for four years now, taking the National Latin Exam every year and receiving a gold medal and a summa cum laude certificate each year. In addition, I have played the piano for nearly five years, with certificates of merit from ABRSM, the Royal Academy of Music, as well as a certificate of excellence in music theory. I am currently a staff member and tutor for a national peer tutoring organization called Achillea Peer Tutoring, which provides free online tutoring services for students in foster care, ranging from elementary to college students and covering all sorts of topics, including both common core and extracurricular.

Throughout quarantine, I have continued to provide tutoring services through Achillea, as I firmly believe that everyone should have access to quality education. I have also volunteered with distribution of food to seniors and with designing and outreach for Guggenheim Teens. Through such programs, I wish to be able to interact and better understand people of all ages and backgrounds and give back to the community.

Emily Lan

New Jersey, USA

Hi, my name is Emily Lan and I am currently a senior at Metuchen High School. I’ve been a member of my school’s Math Team for three years. I’m also a two-time AIME and ARML qualifier and have been teaching math since freshman year. Thanks to my younger sibling, I know my way around younger kids and every time I tutor, it’s an enriching and rewarding experience for me. Outside of math, I’m an avid reader and a diehard swiftie.

Jayden Su

Hong Kong

Hi, I’m Jayden Su, a senior at Phillips Exeter Academy. I have been with TGC for over 5 years and I love tutoring and helping others!

In addition to volunteering at TGC, I have tutored under-priviledged children in Hong Kong and currently is a co-president of a non-profit organization targetting poverty. Besides tutoring, I have a deep passion in Math. In recent years, I have participated in various number of competitions and won multiple awards. Some of these include AMC 10,12 DHR, AIME and qualifying for the USA Junior Math Olympiad, and USA Math Olympiad. I have also participated in the HiMCM and the IMMC receiving a finalist award in the International Mathematical Modelling Challenge. Aside from this, I have been playing the piano for over 6 years. For the past four years at TGC, I have been sharing these hobbies with others through tutoring and I plan to continue this!

Connor

New York, USA

Hello, my name is Connor, and I am an upcoming senior at Great Neck North High School. I volunteered at Tutoring for a Good Cause and have amassed over 250 hours helping and tutoring students nationwide.  I love to explore and engage myself in riveting topics such as Investment Banking as well as robotics. Delving into these paths, I am a VEX Worlds Division Finalist and reigning New York State Champion. I alongside my team have worked together to win many regional tournaments but naming all the wins would take too long. I also am truly interested in businesses and how they operate. I worked as an intern at Modern Realty to understand the inner workings and basics of running a company as well as the bookkeeping and accounting aspect of businesses. I also, as I previously stated, have keen interest in Investment Banking and Asset Management, I am the Vice-President for my school’s Investment Banking club with over 150 members. I came 7th worldwide in the Stock Market Game and delve into equity analysis on the daily. I also enjoy sports, such as badminton and am an All-County doubles player for my school. I have learned and refined many of my skills tutoring for TGC and will use the skills to assist others.

Zhihui Zhou

New York, USA

Hi! My name is Zhihui. I’m a junior high school student at Herricks High School. I’m fluent in both English and Chinese. I have a good grade in school and have a lot of hobbies, including arts, reading, and many other things. I think my advantage is that I like to try new things and work hard. I like kids, they are all very cute. I start my volunteer journal in 2020. Because during this time, COVID-19 happened,  I need to stay at home, and I want to do something that can help others. So I started volunteering online, teach chinese to kids.  Many kids like me and my class very much. We read the Chinese story together and share a lot of interesting things. They said the class is funny and they love it, also their Chinese is much better. Now I am hoping to help as many kids as possible  by offering online teaching and hope you will enjoy my class just like my other students!

Classes I teach:

  • Chinese Reading
  • Chinese Vocabulary
  • English Vocabulary

Tianza Xia

Madrid, Spain

My name is Timothy and I am a junior student at International College Spain. I came to Spain from China to study and live in the sixth grade. In this IB school, I obtained the MYP certificate, and my grades have always been excellent. I am the president of the student council of my school, a member of the school orchestra, and a member of the school’s Model United Nations. I am currently studying for the DP diploma.

I love reading, traveling, writing, sports and social welfare activities. I have won many academic awards, the Excellence Award in the Global Chinese Recitation Competition in 2020, and won the Duke of Edinburgh International Award Bronze Award in 2019. I also participated in a medical practice summer camp in Cambridge, did an online internship and earned myself an online clinical medicine internship certificate. Since middle school, I have worked with the teachers and parents of the School Care Committee to send a dinner to the homeless in Madrid every Sunday. After being affected  by the pandemic in 2020, I started distributing food online. At the same time, I am also a member of the Volunteer Association of the Madrid Region Government of Spain, and I have sent care for the lonely elderly during the pandemic. My gradual dream is to become a doctor and bring hope and health to people! Now, I hope that by providing online teaching, I can help more and more children around the world and experience the joy of learning together.

Christina Wang

New Jersey, USA

My name is Christina Wang, and I am a rising junior high student at Scotch Plains Fanwood High School.

I was born in Beijing and moved to the US when I was seven. I am fluent in both English and Chinese; I am able to write certain words in Chinese. I have excelled in my classes and qualified for the honor roll in my freshman year.

I have experience teaching students from elementary school to middle school as I often assisted my teachers with clarifying science concepts in middle school and taught elementary students arts, crafts, and reading. I am capable of working with children and having fun while learning. I look forward to seeing you in my class!

Annis So

New York, USA

My name is Annis and I am an upcoming Freshman at Herricks High School in Long Island. I love to play the played the violin for 6 years. For violin I am on NYSSMA level 5. I have done dance for 5 years and I have done competitive dance for 3 years. for competition I have done a solo, duet, trio, and group dances. Dancing has given me a lot of joy. I have won various awards in dance. Some competitions that I have went to for competitions are That’s Entertainment, On Pointe, Backstage Dance Competition, and Inferno.  I also love tutoring on TGC. It is a great experience watching my students grow on their learning. For Tutoring For A Good Cause (TGC) I have over 500 hours of tutoring.

Xuange Zhu

Oregon, USA

Hey my name is Circle and I’m a junior at St. Mary’s School in Oregon.

I’m an art geek; I have a very strong sense of personal aesthetics; guitar and piano appeal to me; also I’m a fitness fanatic. I extremely enjoy art and fitness, and they make the biggest part of my life.

In school, I have a high GPA, so academics didn’t bother me. If you get to know me, you will find that I am a completely different person than I seem. 

Ada Zhou

New York, USA

I was born and grew up in the world’s most famous melting pot of cultures, New York City. From a young age, I was exposed to the vast diversity of people, activities, and experiences alike. My view of the world developed quickly, with the help of the countless books that I tore through night and day. With these books, my imagination expanded, and so did my creativity. I took on music and art nearly simultaneously at age three; fast forward a dozen years, and I’m nowproficient in four different instruments with an avid hobby of designing and painting old pieces of clothing. 

I grew up in an Asian-American household that, as you may alreadyhave guessed, highly prioritized academics. As the oldest of three, I worked to live up to the expectations placed on my shoulders. I’ve earned my way into one of the city’s specialized high schools and managed to hold my honor roll streak, starting all the way from sixth grade. I explored themany new options that I had suddenly gained access to; I entered speech and debate, but later exchanged its back-breaking intense tournaments for Model UN; I reached out to classmates and made lasting connections; I became increasingly aware of the looming idea of graduation and sought out teachers’ and counselors’ advice on college admissions, all the while keeping upmy various extracurriculars and even applying for several volunteering opportunities, one of which is tutoring students of this wonderful organization.

My plans for the future are not as far as they may seem. I have goals to reach, degrees to earn, people tomeet, and places to go. I stand on the road of life that I’ve walked and I look over my shoulder, searching for regrets and sorrow that could be chasing me, and I’m not at all disappointed to see that they’re incapable of reaching me, and may even disappear altogether if I start to run. So I run.

Maggie Li

Toronto, Canada

Hello there! My name is Maggie and I’m a sophomore (Gr.10) in high school. I’m a very diligent student who works hard in school and has obtained all A’s in my subjects. I speak fluent English and a great amount of Mandarin. Some of my favourite hobbies are reading, journaling, and sports. I’ve ranked in the top 2 in my schools for the girls 100m dash since I was in grade four. I have been working with young kids since I was in elementary school where I would watch over younger classes during recesses for teachers while they take a break. I would read with the children and spend time drawing or just aiding them whenever I could. In the summer of 2019, I volunteered at a Chinese summer camp as a counselor in training where I taught young children arts and crafts and prepared snacks and meals for them. This experience required me to learn how to multitask and remain patient. In this job I also worked at the front desk to answer parent’s questions and bring kids from their classes during pick up which required me to be a leader and make sure each child had all their belongings and were accounted for. I’ve learned a lot from my experiences and look forward to learning more through working with you all! I hope we will have an enjoyable time together and learn from each other! 

Derek Gao

Chicago, USA

“Time flies by as my hands help me through life.
……
So many hockey practices.
My hands have learned how to play the cello,
So many classes to teach.
My hands learn how to hold other hands,  
My Hands have taught me that I couldn’t go so far out without them.
They have taught me to be more confident than ever.”

This poem that I wrote in sixth grade was chosen by my teacher to be shared with the class as a model. My hands can tell stories of who I am, whether I’m holding a hockey stick, a cello bow, or someone else’s hand. Each note I play, each goal I score, and each class I teach all begin with my hands. Since I was five years old, I have grabbed my stick with my hands and begun practicing. I have kept working hard. My hands generate power to shoot or pass. My hands helped me win the State Championship at age 10. My hands helped me become an all-around hockey player during these five years of  AAA  hockey league. My hands let me shape the music I imagine every day. They help me hold my bow so I can play beautiful melodies. My hands have helped me earn a place in one of the most competitive orchestras, CYSO (Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra) since 2021. Even now, I remain one of the youngest cellists in the Concert Orchestra, which is mostly for high school students. My hands helped me qualify for ILMEA District 7 from 2023 to 2025. To this day my hands have helped me achieve All-State Junior High recognition. My hands help me with each note I play for the senior center every year. Beyond sports and music, my hands have also guided me in service and leadership. Through my hands, I have been helping tutor kids through TGC (Tutoring for a Good Cause) since 2020. I was also honored with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award twice, through my hands. I have learned to serve as a committee member of TGC. To me, my hands are bridges, they connect between thoughts and action, creation and love. Through them I have learned that persistence, discipline, and creativity can transform effort. 

Julianne Wang

New York, USA

I’m Julianne Wang, a rising senior at a public school in New York. I began teaching and hosting fundraising camps at TGC since 9th grade. TGC is where I improve my soft skills and help me grow into a youth leader I am today. Starting from middle school, I joined UNA-USA, I went from an intern to a UN national Youth Affinity group co-chair, UN national CEDAW committee co-chair, and county youth council co-president. From my school’s SADD club, county youth bureau’s monthly events, Governor Hochul’s listening tours, UN national CEDAW monthly townhalls,  I connect youth and advocates all around the nation to raise community awareness and make youth voices heard. My app idea helping solve teenagers’ mental health problems brought my team to the Diamond Challenge semi-finalist round. At LaunchX, our team launched Movecool, a self-cooling backpack.Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW) program taught me how to write a professional business report. All these business experiences help me solve real life problems. I am also an award winning writer, poet, painter, designer, photographer and a Taekwondo, cheerleading, field hockey athlete. I will keep on hosting camps, using my skills to help more students enhancing their public speaking, campaign advocating, and problem solving skills.

Jialing Gu

Florida, USA

My name is Jialing, I am a high school student in Orlando, FL. Throughout high school I have maintained all A’s and many AP courses that I take are all full marks.  I like sports, ping-pong, tennis, volleyball and swimming are all my favorites; I like music, piano, guqin, and flute accompany me to grow up; I like reading, absorbing wisdom in the ocean of books, and learning from others; I like traveling and watching scenery, taste the local customs; I like to communicate with people, experience the collision of ideas and complement each other; what I like most is to participate in various volunteer activities.  I have always tried my best to help others as much as possible.  In addition to participating in various volunteer activities in Orlando, when I went back to China during Summer Break I always volunteer for terminally ill patients in the An-ning ward at the hospital and apply my interest and knowledge in psychology to practice.  I also participated in various care activities organized by the Chunmiao Foundation, which cares for orphans and disabled children in China, donated money and materials… However, the world shut down because of a sudden pandemic, I thought that my desire to serve others was not easy to achieve anymore. Fortunately, I found this volunteer program, the management staff is meticulous and professional, the parents and all volunteers work hard. It has made me great gains while paying. This program provides an opportunity for more ordinary kids like me to communicate and learn, grow and improve together so that we can know the world through language, comprehend the world through learning, and make the world better through hard work.  With the encouragement of The President’s Volunteer Service Award, I will work harder and strive to do better.

Anita So

New York , USA

My name is Anita and I am a rising 6th grader at a public middle school in Long Island, Herricks Middle School. I volunteer in Tutoring for a Good Cause (TGC). At the moment, I have over 500 hours tutoring in TGC.

Outside of Tutoring and Volunteering, I enjoy playing the violin and dancing. I have played violin for 3 years already and finished level 3 in NYSSMA. I also play in my school’s orchestra. We have competed in NYSSMA Majors in 2023 and got the highest score, Gold With Distinction. I have also played in the 2023 Division 1 All County Orchestra and has been a great opportunity for me. In addition to playing violin, I have also danced for 5 years and it brings me a lot of joy like with volunteering and playing violin. I have won many awards for my solos, duos, trios and group dances at many different competitions with my dance studio. Some of the competitions include Backstage Dance Competition, The Entertainment, Inferno , and On Pointe. I am thrilled to continue this journey with TGC and excited to share this experience with everybody. I will continue to strive for perfection in everything I do in the future!

Elaini Liu

Toronto, Canada

My name is Elaine and I was born and live in Toronto, Canada.

I am 16 and in the CyberArts program at Don Mills Collegiate, where I am studying design and visual arts. My goal is to pursue a design and/or animation career path. I have achieved the Bronze Star Medallion first aid level at a young age, and I hope to be able to continue progressing when COVID dies down.

For hobbies I design characters, art, read, and swim. I have been learning and gaining experience along with the kids during my time here, and I hope to continue. Thank you for this opportunity.

Claire

Massachusetts, USA

Hi! My name is Claire, and I’m a sophomore at Winchester High School in Massachusetts. Outside of school, I enjoy fencing, art, playing piano, and attempting to learn a selection of string instruments like guitar and ukulele. The arts have always been a genuine passion of mine, and I really love visual mediums such as oil painting, digital art/animation, and mixed-medium drawing. I’ve attended formal art classes since I was around 7 years old, and have consistently attended in-school and out-of-school opportunities to further my education in visual art. Recently, in my freshman year of high school and rising sophomore summer, I was able to attend numerous workshops at the Academy of Realist Art in Boston. During these classes, I was taught by multiple professional artists to learn color theory and classical drawing. Throughout middle and high school, I’ve won numerous awards for my art, such as 4 straight years of publicized art in the Celebrating Art publication and a high merit honor, 2 regional gold keys and 5 regional silver keys in the prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, and an additional National gold key in the Scholastic Competition. In addition to visual arts, I also love playing classical piano! I’ve been learning piano for around 8 years, and have won first place in the International piano competition and second place in the 2023 International Music Competition. I hope to use these skills to help teach other people who are passionate about visual or musical art, and hope volunteer work can help bring forward opportunities for myself and others!

Andrew

North Carolina, USA

My name is Andrew, and I am a rising 8th grader at a public school in Charlotte, NC. I have been volunteering over 200 hours at various places and organizations, like Techies Robotics, Discovery Place, TGC, etc..

I have been in my school’s Mathcounts team for 2 years. I have also been participating in FLLC competitions and advanced with the team to the national competition The Razorback Open Invitational located at the University of Arkansas in 2021. I love sports. I play basketball, I enjoy running, often participating in local Marathons. Best of all, I discovered my new passion for soccer a year ago. And now I am proud to be in Charlotte Soccer Academy competitive team. And guess what? I have the same birthday as the legend himself Lionel Messi! (Hahaha) 
I enjoy working with the team. It is such a rewarding experience. Making friends, learning from each other, or just hanging around with friends and teammates make my everyday enjoyable. I enjoy tutoring the kids and hope to grow with them better and stronger.

Maddox Lim

USA

Hello! I’m Maddox Lim, an upcoming 9th grader at Jericho School. I have a deep passion for music and enjoy playing both the Piano and the Tenor Saxophone. In addition, I have been taking advanced high school math courses during middle school due to skipping two grades in math. Reading is another hobby of mine, as I always strive to expand my knowledge. During the summer, I embark on exciting travels to various destinations and get the opportunity to connect with my relatives in China. Besides being fluent in English, I have been studying Spanish in school. For the past two years, I have been teaching students vocabulary roots in English language and helping them improve their reading comprehension skills. I am thrilled to continue this rewarding journey of teaching and guide new students along the way.

Yicheng Yang

New York, USA

 
 
Hello, my name is Rocky, a Semifinalist high school student in the National Merit Scholarship Program. I love to explore new areas and challenge myself. For the past two and half years, I have been conducting a science research study comparing a novel rear wing design with a regular rear wing mount for an automotive vehicle to create safer and more fuel-efficient cars. In addition, I conducted research on modeling, and our paper was published in a famous technology journal. To further pursue my curiosity, I dove into the field of robotics with my team, competing in many regional and state games and qualifying for the world’s competition. As my high school Science Olympiad team leader, we engaged in quite a few programs and won the rewards.  Finally and importantly, I have been playing chess in tournaments since 6th grade,  won more than thirty different regional/state tournaments, played hundreds of hours of chess online, and taken many classes and programs. I trusted myself and paid lots of effort on it, which led to me being elected as high school chess club president and hired by USCF as a professional tutor. Teaching kids chess is one of my favorite parts in life where I’ve gained profound confidence and experience as well as the President's Volunteer Service Award. Believe me, I will lead you to success and be your good friend, so don’t hesitate to reach me should you have any questions or difficulties.
 
 
Hello, my name is Rocky, a Semifinalist high school student in the National Merit Scholarship Program. I love to explore new areas and challenge myself. For the past two and half years, I have been conducting a science research study comparing a novel rear wing design with a regular rear wing mount for an automotive vehicle to create safer and more fuel-efficient cars. In addition, I conducted research on modeling, and our paper was published in a famous technology journal. To further pursue my curiosity, I dove into the field of robotics with my team, competing in many regional and state games and qualifying for the world’s competition. As my high school Science Olympiad team leader, we engaged in quite a few programs and won the rewards.  Finally and importantly, I have been playing chess in tournaments since 6th grade,  won more than thirty different regional/state tournaments, played hundreds of hours of chess online, and taken many classes and programs. I trusted myself and paid lots of effort on it, which led to me being elected as high school chess club president and hired by USCF as a professional tutor. Teaching kids chess is one of my favorite parts in life where I’ve gained profound confidence and experience as well as the President's Volunteer Service Award. Believe me, I will lead you to success and be your good friend, so don’t hesitate to reach me should you have any questions or difficulties.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • Chess
  • Math Competition

Ethan

Michigan, USA

Hi, my name is Ethan, I live in Michigan, US, and I am a trilingual speaker. I speak Mandarin, English, and German.  I lived in Germany for 8 years. German was almost the first language I started to speak.  At home, as a family rule, we speak Mandarin. I read a lot of Chinese books to keep my culture root through mastering the language.  Shortly before COVID started, I moved to Michigan and started to learn English. Now I am writing my fiction story online in English and teaching in both English and Chinese. I was even elected to the student council in my 5th grade after an English speech.


Sport is one of my favorite things. I love playing tennis and skiing. I spend hours on sports challenging myself trying to go beyond my limit everyday. In addition, I started learning Chinese Martial Arts when I was in Germany and continue doing so here in US. The quote from Bruce Lee was impressive when I saw it the first time. “To be water.” I always try to keep myself flexible in mind and body, like the water.  Music is another big fun I am doing. I enjoy the feeling on stage when I play the pieces during the recitals and competitions of piano. I am also the Cello player of my middle school orchestra.  


Two years ago, I started the volunteer teaching German online. I am proud of being a teacher having students all over the world.  Last year, I got the president award for volunteer service with a golden medal. That was the best reward and encourages me to continue my journey helping people around and serving my community.

Miranda Lin

New York, USA

Miranda is currently a senior at a public school on Long Island, NY. She is a straight A student and earned an AP Scholar with Distinction Award. Recently, she developed an interest in data science after taking a college course in Computer Science. Miranda also participates in several extracurriculars at school. She is a drum major of the marching band, a co-president of Tri-M, a co-president of the World Language Honor Society, a co-secretary of the French Club, and the co-secretary of the Asian American Community of Culture. An active musician, she plays flute in the pit orchestra, plays piano in jazz band, and conducts in the marching band. She’s also a varsity soccer player. Outside of school, Miranda is a member of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra’s (MYO) Nassau Principal Orchestra (NPO), where she serves as flute section leader. As a Grand Prize winner at the Youth Musician Olympia Competition, she has performed as a soloist at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center in NYC in 2019. Currently, Miranda has a part-time paid teaching position at a local music center, where she teaches flute and piano to students aged 5-13 on a private one-on-one setting. She also worked part-time at a local Kumon center during summer 2021. Helping others and giving back to the community is always a rewarding experience for her. She is heavily involved in volunteering/community service both in and out of school, including tutoring math and chemistry to younger students at school, volunteering at NYU Langone Hospital, leading a Classic Literature Book Club, and volunteering for Tutoring for a Good Cause (TGC), where she has taught reading, grammar, pre-algebra, SAT Prep, and flute. During her junior year, she received the Springfield College Book Award, given to one junior per year at school for service to the school and community at large.

Annessa So

New York, USA

Hello! My name is Annessa So, and I am a 12th grader at Herricks High School in New York. I have been tutoring with TGC since 7th grade. Over the years, I have taught math, English, writing, science, and history, and beginning the summer after 7th grade, I have spent five summers teaching students from kindergarten through fourth grade in a classroom setting at Long Island Tutoring Academy. Working closely with younger students has helped me better understand how children learn and grow.
Tutoring for a Good Cause has had a meaningful impact on me by strengthening my patience, confidence, and passion for teaching. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing the violin and piano and dance competitively. In the future, I hope to study child psychology and education so I can continue supporting and inspiring students both academically and personally.

Sophia Cui

Florida, USA

My name is Sophia Cui, a Grade 8 student at LMS in Florida.I have been volunteering teaching a variety of subjects at TGC for more than two years (about 350 hours). This experience has not only allowed me to contribute to the community but also provided me with the opportunity to make new friends from diverse backgrounds, acquire valuable skills, and expand my knowledge base.

Beyond academics, I have a passion for music, language, and art. Music has been a source of joy and creativity in my life. I am good at playing piano, violin, and hulusi. I have a keen interest in learning different languages, including Chinese, Spanish, French and Korean. I find great satisfaction in discovering new cultures and bridging communication gaps through language acquisition. I have been developing drawing skills since the age of five and practicing art with Ipad, watercolors, and colored pencils. I have participated in various competitions and won several prizes.

I also enjoy sports. In addition to swimming and tennis, I practice taekwondo too.

Teaching others has enhanced my efficiency and instilled in me a greater appreciation for life’s wonders.

I am proud being a part of TGC.

Zerui (Zack) Chen

Massachusetts, USA

Hey, my name is Zerui (Zack) Chen! I’m going to be an 8th grader this fall at McCarthy Middle school in MA. I’ve been tutoring for around 120ish hours for a bit more than a year now. I enjoy swimming, drawing, playing the piano, and working out. I’ve been swimming for around a year now, and I’m on the high school swim team for WestFit. My favourite stroke is butterfly, and swimming has helped me gain more friends and be more athletic.

When I have spare time on my hands, I enjoy reading manga. When I find a good scene, I sit down and draw it. I enjoy drawing quite a lot, and have taken art classes in the past. I aspire to be the best at everything, because if you work hard enough, you can achieve perfection.

Drake Jiang

Wisconsin, USA

My name is Drake Jiang. I am a passionate individual driven by diverse interests. I am a 7th grader at a public middle school in Wisconsin. I started tutoring in TGC from July 2021 and have acquired 200+ hours of volunteer teaching in 2 years. My favorite hobbies include math, chess, hockey, piano, debate, soccer, and video games. But my strongest passion is to teach young kids including my younger sister. That’s how I got into the TGC program! Besides teaching, I have consistently emerged victorious in Wisconsin State Chess Championships and Annual Chicago Opens. Moreover, I have excelled in hockey for 7 years, enjoyed every game playing center positions and cheering with my teammates. I am also proud of being granted “Hat Tricks” and “Best Play” titles in Hockey tournaments. I am highly motivated in my academic pursuits, particularly in mathematics. I have achieved awards in Math Kangaroo, Mathcounts, American Mathematics Contest 8 and other math meet competitions. After learning piano for 6 years, I discovered my creativity and musicality through this instrument. I am also an active member in various school clubs including German, debate, book battle, chess, cross country, and future problem solving clubs. I have cultivated a genuine love for learning as well as strong ethics and discipline to help others. Tutoring for TGC is my best decision to pursue because I know I can be a role model for my sister and help other kids succeed in education.

Chloe Wang

New York, USA

My name is Chloe Wang, and I am a rising 9th grader at Stuyvesant High School. Before being accepted, I attended the Gifted and Talented class at PS/IS 119 since kindergarten. I love being curious and engaging myself in many interests and subjects, one being debate! I have been practicing and competing in debate tournaments since 6th grade. I was a part of my school’s debate team and wish to continue pursuing this passion into high school and beyond. I made it to Triples at the Harvard Debate Championship 2023 and led my team to 1st place at the American Debate League Queens Borough Championships 2023. Aside from academics, I am passionate about dancing, swimming, ice skating, competing in chess tournaments, and especially playing piano. I can play many advanced classical music pieces and have been awarded the First Prize Winner of the 2018 “Golden Classical Music Awards” International Competition. I was also admitted to the pre-college program at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music. I also have a passion for acting, as I used to appear as an actress in a Chinese feature film and a Chinese television show. I enjoy tutoring students with TGC and am proud to be a part of this amazing cause! This experience has allowed me to not only improve my skills as a leader and teacher but also to meet individuals from various backgrounds.

Xiaoyou Wang

Nevada, USA

Hi! My name is Xiaoyou, I also go by the name Candace. I am a high school student at Ed. Clark high school.
I was born in China and am very fluent in Mandarin, Chinese. I have attended school in China until 5th grade, so I have a good understanding of many things from China. I have done many volunteer jobs at different places. I’ve been keeping good academic grades and I kept excellent work in all my classes. I have also attended some Science/Math based competitions. It’s quite a good opportunity for both teacher volunteers and students on this platform and I anticipate working with you!
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Classes I teach:

  • History
  • Chinese Vocabulary

Sophie Chen

Kentucky, USA

My name is Sophia Chen, and I’m currently a rising sophomore at MSTC PLD High School in KY. I am deeply passionate about giving back to the community, and I have been actively involved in tutoring at TGC for over 150 hours. Volunteering at the hospital and sharing the joy of music by playing the violin in retirement homes are also significant aspects of my commitment to making a positive impact on others’ lives.


In addition to my community involvement, I have a strong love for dance, which has become a significant part of my life. Spending 14 hours a week dancing allows me to express myself creatively and stay physically active. I am dedicated to honing my skills through technique classes and participating in various dance competitions, which have helped me grow both as a dancer and as an individual.


During my leisure time, I enjoy taking walks with my dog around the neighborhood, providing a sense of tranquility and bonding with my furry companion. Through my various pursuits, I strive to lead a well-rounded and fulfilling life, combining my passions, academics, and dedication to making a positive difference in the world.

Jason Zhang

New Jersey, USA

My name is Jason Zhang and I’m a rising eighth grader in Highland Park Middle School New Jersey. I have several passions such as clarinet, swimming, reading, and expository writing.

 I have been doing swimming for almost two years and I’m on a swim team. I’ve also been playing clarinet for five years now. I’ve won playing contests with my small group of 5 other people. I am also in a band called Bravura. We play concerts for free at different places, including once at Rutgers University’s Nicholas Music Center. I enjoy reading all genres both fiction and nonfiction. I can also write any type of writing but I enjoy writing expository the most. 

In the two years I’ve been involved in TGC. I have almost tutored for 200 hours at TGC. Tutoring for TGC is my way of helping others in need because many other amazing people have helped me in the past. During the time at TGC tutoring, I realized I wasn’t only helping others, they were also helping me. I’ve became more responsible and better at keeping track of time as well as my own things. Last but not least, they let me see my old self in some of the students and I know how to deal with them, because my teachers had to deal with me too. I am really thankful for TGC and will continue to tutor here.

Sarah Mao

Connecticut, USA

My name is Sarah Mao, and I’m soon to be attending Greenwich High School as a freshman next fall. I live in Connecticut, where I actively participate in my community’s fundraisers and events. I have volunteered over 150 hours at TGC by teaching and educating others, and I find great joy in doing so. These types of volunteering, such as TGC, have helped me learn and grow as a person, and I hope to do more in the future. Not only do I enjoy volunteering, but I am also incredibly enthusiastic about competition math. In March of 2023, I participated in the regional Mathcounts competition and passed before advancing onto the Mathcounts State Level competition. Along with volunteering and math, swimming and music are more of my hobbies. I have swum for more than 5 years and will continue to do so. Meanwhile, I highly appreciate the art of music and have played both the piano for several years and the flute in my school band. They have brought me great joy in entertaining and sharing music with others, especially my family. Furthermore, I am highly involved in my school’s academics. As an example, in 8th grade, I was awarded “High Honors” in Wordmasters, a nationwide competition focusing on the numerous relationships between words and complex analogies. In high school, I plan to continue pursuing my passions and am optimistic about finding new ones.

Sullinaa

Hong Kong

Hello, my name is Sullinaa and I am 10 years old living in HongKong.


I started my tutoring from 2021 and volunteered over 180 hours at TGC.


Most of all, I would love to be the tutoring buddy.

Kyle Wang

Sydeny, Australia

Hi everyone! My name is Kyle Wang and I am grade 7 student in Sydney. 
I was born in Sydney, Australia and my parents are from China. We speak mandarin and English at home.

I have always read in my spare time and I like many genres but my favorites are sci-fi, fantasy and mystery. When I was six years old I won our year group's short story competition, my story published into the school magazine. 

As a volunteer member of TGC, I have taught English through the Who Was series since 2021. With completed many hours of volunteer work via Zoom session, I have improved my social skills and am more confident around strangers who I have met for the first time; I have grown to be more sure after practicing before class impromptu. Helping young readers develop their skills is a very satisfying thing for me to do. I am extremely excited to meet all the young readers that I will in the future, through TGC.

I really like extracurricular activities and am honored to be in the top groups in soccer, basketball, swimming, chess,  and music/violin string groups in the School Orchestra.

Sky Dai

Washington, USA

I’m Sky Dai, and I’m a rising 7th grader at International School in Washington. As someone who loves lending a helping hand and making a difference, I’m excited to be a part of such a great team. 

I am a very hardworking person, often helping around the house with chores and helping prepare meals, although this seems like serious work, I am actually a very lighthearted and funny person, often trying to make people laugh in creative ways.

During my journey as a volunteer, I received the President’s volunteer service award. Besides volunteering, I find joy in reading, indulging in various crafts, playing viola and expressing myself through creative arts. It’s my way of staying grounded and bringing positivity to everything I do. 

I’m truly grateful to be a part of TCG and excited to continue working far into the future.

Winnie Gong

Shanghai, China

Hey, I’m Winnie Gong, currently a 9th grader at SFLSID here in Shanghai, China. I joined TGC all the way back in 5th grade, when I was just beginning to explore various leadership roles, and ultimately, teaching kids English here became one of the earliest and most meaningful ones.
In my free time, I’m actively involved in debate activities, as a competition participant and also an organizer. I’ve gotten championships and multiple speaker awards over the seasons and is the campus ambassador for 3 different well-known debating programs both within China and overseas.
I’m also devoted to American scouting, is presently a senior scout that just achieved the 1st class rank, and also serving as the scribe in PLC.
Comprehensively, volunteering and teaching younger peers about the things I’m passionate about is a true blessing, and I sincerely hope to continue for the years to come.

Evelyn

New York, USA

My name is Evelyn and I am a dedicated student at Herricks High School. Not only do I play the piano and clarinet, but I’ve also taught myself the guitar and ukulele. I have played the clarinet for 8 years, which has led to my recent inclusion in the prestigious Wind Ensemble, the pinnacle of my school’s band program. I am preparing to try out for All-State in NYSSMA in this coming March/April. Being able to play music has always been such a joy to me, especially after a hard day at school or if I just want to relax. I grew up reading poems by many different poets, and in 2023, four of my poems were published in a popular teen writing website, including one as an editor’s choice. I have done cheer and gymnastics for almost 10 years, and my current involvement in my school’s cheer comp team and the Hidden Talents Dance Center competition team shows my dedication to teamwork and skill development. The summer of 2022, I had a job at a tutoring center, and I had the privilege of teaching elementary students in subjects from academics to creative activities. Volunteering at my church’s VBS in the summer to work in small groups with kids, alongside my friends, has allowed me to contribute to students’ growth and creativity. I am also a volunteer in Herricks Connected, a program over the summer where we are able to go to students’ houses and tutor them in multiple subjects, ranging from math to clarinet to coding, and it strengthens my connections with my community. I have been a volunteer at TGC for over a year now, with about 150 hours. Being able to teach kids and be a part of their learning experience is the reason why I became a volunteer here in the first place. I have developed leadership skills from TGC and hope to always be able to teach.

William Wang

New Jersey, USA

My name is William Wang and I’m a rising eighth grader in River Dell Middle School New Jersey. I have several passions such as golf, swimming, reading, and writing.

I’ve been actively participating in the PGA Golf Junior League since the age of 8. Over the past two years, our team has had the privilege of competing in the State Championship. The teamwork and social connections that golf fosters are aspects of the game that I truly cherish. I’ve also been a member of a swim team for the past 5 years, adding another exciting dimension to my life. Additionally, my passion for literature spans both fiction and nonfiction genres, and I always find pleasure in sharing my discoveries with others.

In the last two and a half years, I’ve devoted a significant portion of my time to tutoring math and reading at TGC. Through tutoring, I’ve honed my sense of responsibility and time management skills. Interacting with the students at TGC has been meaningful, as it has helped me effectively guide and support them, drawing upon the lessons I learned from my experiences.

Lina Marron

New York, USA

My name is Lina Marron, and I am a promising adolescent learner who is about to embark on the 7th-grade level of study at a public school in New York City. As a volunteer, I have acquired a wealth of experience with TGC- contributing over 175 hours of service through tutoring Chinese, maths, science, vocabulary, and reading. This experience has taught me to cultivate a more positive outlook on life, improve my academic performance, boost my self-confidence, and refine my leadership skills. 

In addition to my involvement with TGC, I am a pianist for 4 years, along with my experience with the violin for a year. Yet this year, I have successfully passed the auditions for the Children’s Orchestra Society (COS) where I have the opportunity to showcase my musical talents and connect with other young musicians. I am also a dedicated member of my school’s competitive robotics and STEM team, where I collaborate with like-minded peers to explore new ideas and technologies. Growing up in New York City, a bustling metropolis known for its endless professional opportunities and vibrant arts scene, has exposed me to a diverse range of experiences and perspectives. Through my interactions with various communities and cultures, I have learned to appreciate the value of creativity and innovation, as well as the importance of seizing opportunities and making the most of one’s talents.

Ryan Yuan

New Jersey, USA

My name is Ryan Yuan, I am a 7th grade student from New Jersey. I am optimistic and cheerful, and like to help my classmates and teachers. My teachers at school rated me as an effective assistant. I like football, piano, basketball, chess, fishing and crabbing. I got A and A+ in every subject for many years in my studies. I now teach vocabulary and math classes to my students at TGC. I am a serious and rigorous teacher. I will prepare some interesting questions and answers in every class to make the class more interesting. I am very happy to join the TGC family. While teaching others, I will also learn new knowledge myself.

Jinghuan Xu

Missouri, USA

Hello, my name is Jinghuan Xu. I am in 7th grade and living in Missouri. I started teaching at TGC when I was in 5th grade. I teach several classes of writing and reading for younger kids. From the teaching experiences, I not only guided the students to master the knowledge, but also learned a lot about teaching. I have taught classes for over 200 hours at TGC since 2021. In my spare time, my hobbies are swimming, violin, reading, soccer, and chess. I hope to contribute more to the TGC family in the future.

Jingmi Chen

Massachusetts, USA

     Hi everyone! My name is Jingmi Chen, and I’m a freshman at Bard College at Simon’s Rock. I was born in Beijing, China but moved to the US at the age of three, and grew up in Connecticut.
     At TGC, I have taught English, music theory, piano, and cello for four years now, and earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award all past three years; 100 hours of volunteer work each year.
     I started playing the piano at the age of three and challenged myself in different performance and theory examinations through RCM level eight. I was also a student at the Manhattan School of Music, specializing in piano. I played at Carnegie Hall, winning first place for five consecutive years, and I received the Sonatina medal and Early Bach medal with the highest score in the US of that year. I started taking classes at Hua Xia Chinese School of Greater New York when I was five, and as I grew up, I started volunteering as the teacher’s assistant (TA).   
     Other classes I taught here at TGC included an English book club to children in China where we read through the Magic Treehouse series. We practiced group and independent reading, comprehension questions, and built vocabulary skills. Being fluent in Chinese helped me to better connect with my students as well.
     Volunteering at TGC has introduced me to experiences that allowed me to more comfortably interact and communicate with others; I have grown to be more responsible and confident. Passing on my knowledge to my students is something very fulfilling to me. I am so excited to meet all of you and look forward to learning together!!

Evan Ke

New York, USA

My name is Evan and I am a 12th grade student at Stuyvesant High School. I spent my first two years inChina, then spent the rest of my lifein New York City. I was a Gifted & Talented student in elementary school, and a 95+ average Honor Roll Principal’s List student in my middle school. I was a championship winner of my school’s 8th grade spelling bee, a finalist for the Queens North Spelling Bee, and a finalist for the New York Daily News Spelling Bee. After the 2020 pandemic hit, I have been using my time to focus on writing and sharpen my skills. I was a contestant in the 11th Annual NewYork Times Summer Reading and Writing contest, and won a Silver Key from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. I have participated in the School of the New York Times Summer Academy, and participated in the Scholastic Writing Marathon by the National Writing Project. I participated in a Halloween event for children with eye cancer hosted by the AmericanAdult Day Care Center, and volunteered at a performance at the Pear Garden Opera House at SymphonySpace. I also received the National Junior Honor Society Award. I made origami for children and cleaned up after the Dragon Boat Festival, and cleaned invasive species at the Lasdon Park Arboretum Veterans’ Memorial priorto Memorial Day. I have been reading for AYLUS New York and now Tutoring For a Good Cause from October 2020 to present, and read a total of 40+ books to children in grades 3–4. I love reading and writing, and when I go to college I hope to major in English Literature.

Ricky Yuan

New Jersey, USA

My name is Ricky Yuan, from New Jersey. I am currently in sixth grade. My hobbies include football, piano, coding and tennis. I love traveling with my family, I'm a social kid. I often make everyone around me laugh. My favorite subject is science, because I can always bring many wonderful ideas and surprises to my teachers and classmates. After being a student at TGC for one year, I tried to become a teacher. I taught math and reading to children in lower grades. After joining TGC, I became more patient and more responsible. When I first started as a teacher, I was impatient and shy. Now I am more confident and brave. I think this is the biggest gain that TGC has brought me. I am proud of myself as a volunteer.

Ziqi He

Beijing, China

My name is Ziqi He, I am 15 years old, and I am a junior student at Beijing ChenJinglun Junior High School. I am a Leo girl. I have a very proactive personality. I like to find problems, solve problems and unlock new skills.

I am full of interest in studying, and my daily work is relatively easy for me. I have my unique way of acquiring knowledge. For example, I like to learn knowledge by finding the problems and figure them out. That is where the fun of learning comes from. Also, I am not satisfied with what I have learnt in school. In my spare time, I like to train my logic by solving math problems. Besides, I am interested in language, and I am learning French and Japanese right now.

For my hobby, violins and painting are the best parts of my spare time. I thought playing instrument can make me more persistent and creative. When I play violins, there are always some melodies pop in to my mind, and I am even able to compose my own music a little bit. I’ve been learning painting since I was four. In 2018, I held an exhibition of my own painting in France. That was an unforgettable experience for me. In addition, I also won different prizes in various competitions. But, for me, prize is not the most important thing. Painting helps me to describe my inner world and explore possibilities.

During my holiday, I prefer to explore the world and attend social service. I go to some French colleges for intensive art training every summer break. and in August 2019, after came back from Europe, I went to Yan An and He Long with my family. I led the children there to draw with me, and we shared our prospects of our future. Even though some of the children are living in disadvantaged regions, they still take an active approach to pursue their goal.

I am very happy to have this opportunity to communicate with children in different countries. I will do my best in Online teaching.

Owen Ni

USA

Hello, my name is Owen Ni, and I’m a sophomore at Heritage Academy. In my free time, I like playing basketball and coding. I’m on the varsity basketball team in school and I’ve always liked computers. In school, I have a 4.25 GPA, so I decided that teaching others was something I wanted to try. When I was 14, I joined TGC. I started off tutoring for Social Studies, then eventually started teaching Math, and recently, I started teaching Java (Coding Language). I enjoy tutoring my students, as it helps them improve their skills in that field as well as improving myself as a person. I hope to make more of an impact in my students’ lives as I continue tutoring them in the future!

Oscar Xie

Beijing, China

Hi! My name is Oscar Xie, a 15-year-old boy, who is studying in the Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University. In school, I work diligently and always get good scores in examinations. I help my classmates with some academic or daily matters during weekdays as well. Out of school, I have been trying for a variety of hobbies and activities. I am a core member of our school’s debating club and have participated in many debating competitions. Besides, I am definitely a sport- lover, taking part in basketball, football, table tennis, badminton, horse-riding and other intriguing exercise. Lastly, I am absolutely obsessed with literature and I regard writing poem as a vital and dispensable part of my life. That is one of the reasons why I have been teaching Shijing to American adolescents for nearly 2 years.
All in all, that is who I am——a warm-hearted boy with a lot of hobbies in diverse fields. I hope I can continue to help others learn great classics and heritages of Chinese literature in the future,

Ethan Zeng

Hi! My name is Ethan and I am 14 years old and I am a very active person. I play hockey, soccer, basketball as well as swimming. I also venture out when I have free time to do activities such as camping and skiing. In terms of music I’ve also played piano since I was 4, playing up to the ARCT level (RCM). From personal experience I can tell you that it’s extremely hard for people to focus in class. This understanding of children allows me to focus my class on them, and make my class as interactive as possible. Since starting extracurricular math when I was 6 I’ve been taught by so many people. I mold how I tutor off the positive experience I receive off of all these teachers. My experience with all sorts of math teachers is part of the reason why I decided to become a tutor in the first place. I understand how painful it is to sit in class for hours with teachers that seem like they want to be doing something else. I believe that you don’t have to be the smartest person in the world to teach or learn. I just believe that I am the person that is most willing to give you my time and commitment in helping my students succeed.

Wang Zerun

Liaoning, China

Hi, I'm a nine-year-old boy who loves exploring new things! I enjoy playing video games, especially ones that involve solving puzzles. Football (soccer) is my passion—I love being out on the field, scoring goals, and being part of a team. I have a creative side too—I spend a lot of time drawing, especially dinosaurs and outer space scenes. Learning about space and dinosaurs is super cool to me! I also enjoy hanging out with my friends, sharing exciting stories, and having fun together."
I also enjoy street dance and reading comic books. I hope to continue teaching Japanese.

Daniel Guo

Nevada, USA

My name is Daniel Guo and I am a sophomore at Faith Lutheran High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. My biggest hobby is learning and researching world history and international & geopolitics relations, which I find fascinating for our constantly fast-changing world. I am currently member of Model UN and DECA. I have played violin since I was 7 and Concert Master in Las Vegas Youth Orchestra and Faith Lutheran High School Orchestra. Also I participated in various Music Training camps and Competitions. I also love swimming and have been in the Sandpiper swimming team. Now I’m very excited to training in Brazil Jiu Jitzu. I love volunteering and have a lot of fun doing online tutoring at TGC, it gives me precious learning & teaching experience and also helps solidify my knowledge. I also volunteer at the Las Vegas Farm to help build sanctuary for animal and serve the local community

Angelina Meng

New York, USA

My name is Angelina; I’m a sophomore in high school. I was born and raised in the US. I’ve always been very academic-focused, but I also have many hobbies. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, baking and writing in my free time. I’ve also began to invest a lot of my time in volleyball. It’s one of the few things I’ve felt truly passionate towards. When the COVID pandemic struck, I was fortunate enough to not be affected. But I was concerned about people whose lives did change. For example, the kids who lost their parents or could not go to school were now facing a completely different reality. Wuhan was the first city that got locked down completely in China. When we all went into quarantine, I worked with kids in Wuhan, China and taught them English. NYC was hit severely by the pendamic. When the restrictions lifted a little more, I went into the city and helped hand out food to the disadvantaged people in NYC. Although I can’t change the situation for people whose lives became harder because of COVID, helping them make me feel happy and fulfilled. When I was little, I wanted to grow up and become a teacher. I love being able to help younger kids learn. Passing on my knowledge makes me happy. My mom and my brother have been doing lots of volunteer work for many years. I’d like to think they influenced me into wanting to help others around me as well.

Ella Xiaoya Xu

Missouri, USA

Hey! My name is Xiaoya Xu but you can call me Ella, currently a senior in highschool. I was born in China, and at the age of 12 I chose to pursue my education abroad in the United States, Kansas City. This decision opened the door to a world of new perspectives, fostering a mindset that craved more experiences. Now, let’s talk about my love affair with volleyball. I don’t just play; I OWN that court. Three years of varsity letters? That’s not just a sport; It’s a lifestyle, my friends. But I'm not all spikes and serves. I'm the mastermind behind the East Asia Club. Picture me, your Junior year vice president, turning my school into a hotspot for all things Chinese. We're talking epic activities, mind-blowing presentations – I made learning about China cooler than a popsicle in Antarctica. And wait for this, I’m not just a club VIP; I’m the Mandarin master for the coolest kids in town. Teaching Chinese? Piece of cake. We’re talking games that will make you laugh and Chinese songs that will have you dancing in your dream. So, buckle up, future students! My class isn't just a class; it's a fiesta of fun. Can't wait to meet all your beautiful faces – it's gonna be a blast!

Connie Guo

Massachusetts, USA

Hi, My name is Connie Guo. I am currently a sixth-grade student in Lexington, MA, where my interests include reading, writing, and playing the cello during my free time. For the past two years, I have been dedicated to teaching English at TGC. The experience has been incredibly fulfilling as I get to engage with students. Witnessing their smiles of accomplishment after overcoming challenges brings immense joy to me. My goal is to make a positive impact on as many kids as I can, and I’m hopeful that you will find my classes enjoyable, much like my other students have.

Tian Jinghan

Singapore

Hello everyone, my name is Tian Jinghan. I am currently a Form 3 student at Singapore International School. My hobby is reading. In my free time, I play sports, write and play the piano. I have been teaching Chinese at TGC for the past two years. When I saw Chinese idioms and old stories and interacted with students, it also made me feel the breadth and depth of Chinese idioms, which made my experience very fulfilling. I feel very happy when I see their smiles of accomplishment after overcoming difficulties. My goal is to have as many children as possible have a positive impact on Chinese and make them fall in love with Chinese. I hope you find my classes interesting, as do my other students.

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Jason Ling

New York, USA

Hello! My name is Jason Ling and I’m a Sophomore from Scarsdale High School in New York. I have been volunteering for TGC since I was in 7th grade and have been talking with kids every week for 3 years now. I play basketball for the Varsity team as well as participate in numerous school clubs. These activities help me relax as well as keep my social life busy. I teach reading because I think it is a powerful tool that is needed almost everywhere. My favorite genre of books are 1st person historical novels, as they offer a unique insight into a certain period of history. All in all, I wish that this volunteer work can inspire others to help their community. 

Hexiao Wang​

Minnesota, USA

My name is Nina, and I’m a Senior at Andover High School, dual enrolling at the University of Minnesota. I grew up in Tianjin and moved to the U.S. when I was 10. 
I taught Cello, Math, and CS at TGC. Something about me is that I can speak fluent English and Chinese.  Furthermore, I have many hobbies such as music, arts, and sports. I started playing cello in elementary school and have been in the Symphony Orchestra in Minnesota Youth Symphonies. I taught myself drawing when I was 12, and I enjoy it in my free time. Furthermore, I love and know a lot about Chinese culture, I helped in Chinese class as a teacher's assistant and gave presentations on Chinese traditional clothing, Hanfu. In class, I made extension topics and discussed problems related to our lives with the students. I enjoyed the time spent with my students and learned a lot, and I hope we can have a great time together!
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Serena Dai

Las Vegas, USA

Hi! My name is Serena Dai, I am 14 years old, and I am a sophomore at Ed W. Clark High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. I have been a figure skater since I was 8 years old and I play the violin. In my free time, I tend to crochet and craft. In school, I am involved with many CTE organizations such as DECA, FBLA, HOSA, USABO, and TSA. I have a passion in math and biology and I participate in Forensics Club and Bio Tutoring Club. I love to help people with their studies, which is why I decided to start teaching math at TGC in my freshman year. Not only have I been able to gain new skills such as public speaking, I have also been able to review information which has helped me in my own studies as well. I hope to teach my students topics to a deeper level so they can understand the reasoning behind the processes that they use in math.

Tianjie Jiang

 Nevada, USA

Hello! My name is Tianjie Jiang, and I am currently a sophomore at Advanced Technologies Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada. I have strong interests in music, volleyball, electronic hardware, coding, and education. I actively participate in a variety of STEM and business-related competitions, including AMC, TSA, DECA, FBLA, and Model Bridge. Additionally, I have auditioned for multiple state-level honors bands and have competed in the Solo and Ensemble festival.
My passion for teaching and tutoring began in seventh grade when I joined TGC as a tutor, a role I have maintained ever since. Through these experiences, I have gained great appreciation for the meaningful impact I can have on students around the world. I look forward to continuing to support others in their educational journeys.