UCLA CS Graduate | SAT, Calculus & Statistics Specialist

Tristan N.

My name is Tristan, and I am a graduating Computer Science student at UCLA, a top 20 national university according to U.S. News & World Report. My academic background in mathematics and quantitative reasoning is demonstrated by a top 1% SAT score, including a 790 out of 800 on the Math section specifically, a 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam, a 5 on the AP Statistics Exam, and a 5 on the AP English Language and Composition Exam. I was also recognized as an AP Scholar with Distinction, an award that reflects consistent high achievement across multiple Advanced Placement subjects. These credentials reflect not just familiarity with the material, but a deep, exam-tested mastery of it.

My approach to tutoring is built around the individual student. I begin by identifying a student's specific gaps, the concepts, problem types, or reasoning patterns holding their score back, and build a structured plan from there. I prioritize weaknesses first, because targeted improvement yields the fastest gains regardless of where a student starts, and I focus on genuine understanding over memorization so students can handle unfamiliar problems on test day.

I work one-on-one, moving at exactly the right pace for each person. Sessions combine concept review, worked examples, and iterative practice where the student attempts problems independently, I identify where errors occur, and we adjust accordingly. I reinforce material until mastery is confirmed, not just until it seems close, because that standard is what drives real score improvement.

At the end of the day, nothing is more fulfilling than watching a student surpass their own expectations. That moment, when everything clicks and confidence follows, is what drives me and what I am committed to making happen for every student I work with.
- Tristan