UPenn Grad for AMC, ACT, AP Calc AB, and College Essays

Edward S.

Hi! My name is Edward, but most students call me Eddie. I can help you master AMC (American Math Competition), ACT, AP Calc AB, and college essays.

I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Computational Cognitive Science, where I studied how people think, learn, and solve problems through a computer science lens. I am now pursuing a Master’s in Data Science at Harvard University. My educational background has given me the ability to think critically and learn how to make material stick.

I have 5+ years of experience tutoring high school students in math, test preparation, and college applications. I specialize in the AMC 8/10/12, ACT, AP Calculus AB, and college essay workshops. Many of my students have been admitted to top universities, including Stanford, Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania, and a few have also qualified for AIME. I have personally qualified for AIME and scored a 34+ on the ACT, which helps me teach from firsthand experience and share practical strategies that actually work.

My teaching style is patient, encouraging, and focused on helping each student understand the “why” behind every problem. I like to break concepts into smaller, clearer steps and build from there, so students feel confident tackling even the hardest questions.

This translates into college essays as well, where I focus on helping students establish the “Who am I” question to translate their unique skill sets into their essays.

Here is what I always advise students and parents: I see problem-solving as one of the most beautiful skills a person can learn. Every lesson I teach aims to make that process clearer, more meaningful, and more rewarding.