Isamar

12th Grade 

Favorite Subject: Science

Has experience teaching computer science and math to elementary and middle schoolers. Participates in Science Olympiad and CyberPatriot. Loves to draw in her free time.

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Has taken AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Computer Science A, and AP Computer Science Principles, AP Statistics, and AP Biology. Is currently taking AP Environmental Science and AP Literature.

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Courtney 

12th Grade 

Favorite Subject: Science

Cellist for over seven years and has participated in orchestra, chamber groups, and solo competitions. Frequently teaches high school level math to friends. Loves science and history and enjoys street photography in her free time. 

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Has taken AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP US History, AP European History, and AP Human Geography. Is currently taking AP Physics, AP Calculus BC, AP English Literature, and AP Chinese. 

Kyle

11th Grade 

Favorite Subjects: Math & History

Runs cross country and track, participates in Mock Trial and CyberPatriot, and is active in the Mira Costa Red Cross Club. Is a Boy Scout den chief and patrol leader, and has experience mentoring with the Friendship Foundation. Enjoys reading and learning about history. 

Has taken AP Human Geography. Is currently taking AP Chemistry, AP European History, and AP Computer Science Principles.

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Anna

11th Grade 

Favorite Subjects: Science, English & History

Has experience in mentoring K-8 band students. Is part of the Girls Advancing Leadership in STEM club, Sandpiper Juniors organization, and the varsity cross country team. Enjoys teaching herself new instruments and being outside.

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Has taken AP Human Geography, Geometry, Chemistry, Spanish, Honors Algebra 2, Advanced English, and Biotechnology. Is currently taking AP US History, AP Biology, and Spanish 4.

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Stephanie

10th Grade

Favorite Subject: English

Loves to work with kids and is very sociable and friendly, while still able to get work done efficiently. Has experience teaching younger family members math. Was in a Peer Mediation Club in middle school that taught leadership and conflict resolution. Is part of Key Club and Mock Trial at West High School. Enjoys reading, writing, community service, and art.

Has taken Algebra 1, Geometry, Spanish 1, English 1 Honors, Biology. Is currently taking Algebra 2, Spanish 2 Honors, English 2 Honors, Chemistry, AP World History

Emily D.

12th Grade

Favorite Subjects: Math & Science

Has played soccer, violin, and piano for over 10 years. Is the Co-President for the Girls Advancing Leadership in STEM (GALS) Club. Participates in CyberPatriot, CyberStart, and Beach Cities Robotics. Likes to read, listen to music, or watch the Dodgers play in her free time.

Has taken AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Calculus BC, and AP English Language. Is currently taking Cybersecurity, AP Statistics, AP English Literature, AP French, and Multivariable Calculus.

Hailey

12th Grade

Favorite Subjects: English, History & Science

Vice President of Key Club; likes to dance and sing.

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Has taken all math courses through Precalculus, now taking Calculus AB. Has taken all history courses up to AP US History, now taking AP Government and AP Macroeconomics . Have taken all Spanish classes up to AP Spanish . Have taken all English classes up to AP Language and Composition , currently taking AP Literature. Has taken Biology H, Chemisty, AP Biology, currently taking Anatomy H. Has taken choir, still am. Also taking AP Psychology.

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Kaela

11th Grade

Favorite Subjects: Math & Science

Has experience working with kids her whole life. Has worked with ages from 3 months to 13 years. The Secretary of the Sending Love Club. Is an active member in Key Club and CSF. Enjoys dancing and pottery making in her free time. 

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Has taken Biology H, Geometry, Algebra 1, Chemistry H, Algebra 2 H, English 2 H.

Is currently taking Pre-calc H, Anatomy/Physiology H, AP Lang

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Ryan

11th Grade

Favorite Subjects: English & Math

Has experience in tutoring middle schoolers in English and Math. Is part of the Mira Costa Orchestra, Red Cross club, and is on the varsity baseball team. Enjoys watching Disney movies and going to the Beach in free time.

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Has taken AP Human Geography, AP European History, English 9/10, H Algebra 2, Chemistry, and Biology.

Is currently taking AP US History, Ap Calc BC, AP Chemistry, Honors English, and Spanish 4.

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Abigail

10th Grade

Favorite Subjects: English & History

Is part of mock trial, MUN, odyssey of the mind, and orchestra. Pianist for over 10 years and violinist for over 7 years. Speaks fluently in Korean and English and is currently learning Spanish. Is VP of events for World Changers Club and volunteers for Citizen Archivist and the Smithsonian museum. Has experience in leadership from Manhattan Beach Library teen advisory council and middle school student body. Loves running, reading, traveling and shopping for leisure. 

Has taken AP Human Geography, Honors Algebra II, Spanish 2, and Biology. Is currently enrolled in AP European History, Honors English 10, AP Chemistry, Honors Precalculus, and Spanish 3. 

Vivian N.

11th Grade

Favorite Subjects: Math & Music

Has coached middle school girls in robotics. Is Treasurer, Head Researcher, and founder of many clubs. Is fluent in Vietnamese. 
Attended Tech Trek and is now head coordinator. Has 50+ hours of volunteer work. Played volleyball for 6 years. Plays instruments : Violin, flute, ukulele, and piano

Has taken : AP World History, Algebra 2, Honors Chemistry, Biotechnology, Honors Biology, Computer Integrated Manufacturing + more

Is currently taking : AP Physics 1, AP US History, AP English Language, Biotechnology 3-4, Pre-calc, and Spanish 5-6

John

11th Grade

Favorite Subjects: Math & History

Has been a part of the cross country and track team for 3 years, and a former marathon runner. Has had experience tutoring elementary school students at a summer camp, and also helping his younger brother. Is fluent in Japanese. Enjoys playing video games with friends, watching anime, and cooking. Favorite anime is Death Note and favorite food is curry.

​Currently taking AP Physics, AP Computer Science, AP US History, AP Calculus BC, AP Language, and AP Japanese at CAMS.

Erin

12th Grade

Favorite Subjects: Math & Science

Danced for 13 years before joining the RUHS Yearbook staff and becoming the Editor in Chief. Has helped teach friends high school math and loves to read, dance, and bake.

Has taken Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Precalculus/Trigonometry, Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Honors English, AP English Language and Composition, AP European History, AP US History, and is currently taking AP Calculus AB, AP Art and Design, AP Physics 1, and AP US Government

Nipunika

11th Grade

Favorite Subjects: Science & English

Has experience being a big buddy for CSF, enjoys working with children and has experience in leadership positions. Is a Speech and Debate Team Captain, runs cross country and track, is the public relations at sending love club, a member of math club. Loves to listen to music and watch movies in her free time. 
 

Has taken AP Human Geography, AP World History, Biology Honors, Chemistry Honors, Geometry Honors, Algebra 2 Honors, Spanish 3 Honors, English 1,2,3 Honors.
Is currently taking AP Biology, AP US History, AP Spanish, AP English Language, and Precalculus Honors.

Alexandra

11th Grade

Favorite Subjects: English & History

Enjoys learning new things, traveling, reading, and music. Has experience with working with kids at a science summer camp. Has participated in MUN for two years. 

Has taken: Honors Biology, Honors World History, English honors 9,10, and 12, Honors Human Body Systems, and is currently in AP environmental science and AP American history 

Khushi

11th Grade

Favorite Subjects: Math & Science

Has various experiencing interacting and tutoring children of all ages. Volunteer’s for USKIDS4WATER nonprofit organization, tutoring and building confidence of children across the world. Is the Vice President of UNICEF at West High, part of the girls varsity tennis team, and active member of CSF, AHA, and Warrior Focus. Enjoys reading, listening to music, and meeting new people. 

Has taken Biology H, Chemistry H, Algebra 2 H, Pre - Calculus H, English 1/2 H, Spanish 1/(2H), AP World History, Speech & Debate 
Is currently taking AP US History, AP Calculus BC, Spanish 3 H, AP Language and Composition, AP Physics and Speech & Debate. 

Norah

11th Grade

Favorite Subjects: Math & English

Is on the dance team at Mira Costa High school. Runs her own club called Jacks Baskets and is involved in other clubs/ organizations like Hearts of Gold link crew. Has experience tutoring elementary and middle schoolers with English and math. 

Has taken: Algebra 1, Geometry, Early Global Studies, Composition, Computer Science, French 1&2, English 9/10, Chemistry, Biology, theology and World History

Is currently taking: AP environmental science, French 3, English 11 Honors and Algebra 2

Kaitlyn

10th Grade

Favorite Subjects: Math & Science

Has frequent experience tutoring students in middle school and elementary school in various subjects.  Is a member of Key Club, National Honors Society, Surf-Riders Foundation, the California Scholarship Foundation, the Red Cross Club, and often volunteers at Medical Clinics as an intern.  Loves reading, photography, and traveling in her free time.

Has taken: Honors Biology, Principles of Biomedical Science, Algebra I, Geometry, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Honors English 9.  

Is currently taking: Spanish 3, Human Body Systems, Honors Chemistry, Honors English 10, Algebra 2, and AP European History

Esperanza

10th Grade

Favorite Subjects: Math & Science

Was in CJSF in middle school, and now a part of Key Club in high school. Has experience tutoring elementary school kids, middle schoolers, and other high school peers in all academic subjects. Volunteers at church events. Likes to draw, play video games, and watch anime in free time.

Has taken: Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, English 9H

Is taking: Algebra 2, English 10H 
 

Ava

9th Grade

Favorite Subjects: English & Spanish

Attends West High School, and is on the cross country, water polo, and track team. Speaks both English and Spanish. Is in percussion ensemble at West. Is involved in clubs like UNICEF and Friendship club. 

Is currently taking: Biology Honors, Algebra 1, Spanish 3 Honors, English 1 Honors, and Percussion Ensemble

Smera

9th Grade

Favorite Subjects: Biology

Is a part of the cross country and track teams at West High. Has been doing a classical Indian dance for 12 years as well as Piano for 7 years.

Is currently taking: Art 1, Japanese 2, Geometry, English Honors, and Biology Honors

Andrew

12th Grade 

Favorite Subjects: Math & History

Has frequently tutored middle schoolers in US History. Is Co-President of Service Outside Costa Club and is a member of Math Club and Varsity Badminton. Has been playing GuZheng for 9 years and has been a part of the MBUSD orchestras for 7 years. Enjoys traveling, photograhy, and speedcubing. 

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Has taken AP Calculus BC and is taking AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP US History, and Multivariable Calculus.

Crystal

10th Grade 

Favorite Subject: Science & English

Loves working with children and helping others. Was a part of the GATE program and is currently involved in Key Club. Has leadership, community service, and tutoring experience from previous years. Is fluent in Korean and English. Enjoys drawing and reading in her free time. 

Currently taking Chemistry Honors, Algebra 2 Honors. Has taken Algebra 1, Geometry Honors, Biology Honors, PLTW, and Robotics. 

Simran

11th Grade 

Favorite Subjects: Science & English

Is on the board of S-club, did a summer internship for Cal State Bakersfield’s international student program, was on the lacrosse team, and won a public speech competition. Enjoys swimming and baking. S-club treasury, does key club.

Currently taking ap psychology and US history, biotech year two, honors pre-Calc, honors English, physiology

Vivian L.

12th Grade 

Favorite Subject: Science

Is captain of the Varsity Badminton Team and a member of the Cybersecurity Club and Girls Advancing Leadership in STEM (GALS) Club. Loves to read, play piano, and take a walk during her free time.

Has taken AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP Calculus BC, and AP Physics C: Mechanics. Is currently taking AP Statistics and Multivariable Calculus.

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Daniel

12th Grade 

Favorite Subjects: Science, History & Foreign Languages

Has been a part of orchestra for many years. Is in the Eastern Medicine Club, Science Olympiad, and Biotechnology program. Loves learning foreign languages and has a passion for learning about other cultures.  

Has taken AP Bio, AP Chem, APUSH, and AP Calc BC. Currently taking AP Physics C, AP Stats, AP English Lit, and AP Microeconomics

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Lauren S. 

10th Grade 

Favorite Class: Intro to Engineering Design

Was in GATE and CJSF in middle school which gave her experience in leadership and volunteering. Is now in Key Club. Likes to have fun and be creative. Enjoys drawing, reading Garfield comic books, and watching anime.

Has taken Computer Science, Robotics, Algebra 1, and Biology Honors. Is currently taking Chemistry Honors, Geometry Honors, and Intro to Engineering Design.

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Sophia

12th Grade 

Favorite Subjects: Math & Science

Has teaching experience in computer science and violin. Has played in several orchestras, as well as participated in many music-related competitions over the years. Is currently in Cyberpatriot. Is always in the mood to be outdoors and see the world.

Has taken AP Computer Science Principles, AP Chinese, AP Computer Science A, AP Calculus and AP Physics C. Is currently taking Physiology, AP statistics, and AP Government

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Gwen

11th Grade 

Favorite Subjects: Math & Science

Is a member of Mira costa orchestras and has played the viola for seven years.  Enjoys traveling, cooking, and playing with dogs.  Is very patient and loves working with kids. 

Has taken H Algebra 2, AP European History, H Chemistry. Is currently taking H Pre Calc, AP US History, AP biology, AP seminar, Symphony Orchestra.

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Ellie

11th Grade 

Favorite Subjects: English & Korean
 

Has participated in CSF and Modeled United Nations. Currently a member in debate, animals at heart, korean club, FBLA, and Interact. Has played piano and on the school swim team. Has worked with kids in church ministry and regularly babysits. Enjoys reading comics, watching dramas, playing video games, and hanging out with friends. 

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AP World History, Korean Honors, Biology Honors

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Faye

12th Grade 

Favorite Subjects: All of them

Has experience teaching engineering concepts and working on hands-on projects with elementary school students. Is currently Director of Technology for Mira Costa’s Model United Nations program and has previously organized MBUSD’s virtual MakerSpace program. Has won multiple awards from the Society of Women Engineers such as the Community Award and Honorable Global Innovator. Enjoys playing music with friends and reading anything she can get her hands on.

Has taken AP Human Geography, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics

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Isabel

11th Grade 

Favorite Subjects: Math & Art

I have experience in teaching others in Math and English. Current Teacher’s Aid for Pre Calculus and Intro to Engineering and Design. Enjoys playing piano, drawing, art, doing anything with my hands, and gaming with friends. Involved in FRC, Science Olympiad, and AMC. Fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, and learning Spanish and looking forward to learning more!

Has taken all math courses through Pre-Calculus, now taking AP Calculus BC. Has taken Biology Honors and Chemistry Honors, English I and II Honors, AP World History, Chinese I, Spanish I and II.
Is also currently taking AP Physics I, AP English Language, AP Computer Science Principles

Aisha

12th Grade 

Favorite Subjects: Math & Science

Has played the flute for the past nine years and is a part of the Symphonic Band. Has a leadership position in MUN, is the fundraiser of S-club, and is a member of DON. Has tutored elementary school students through EL Club. 

Has taken AP Human Geography, AP European History, AP Chemistry, and AP US History. Is currently taking AP Microeconomics, AP English Literature, AP Physics, and AP Calculus BC. 

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Miranda

11th Grade 

Favorite Subjects: Computer Science & Math

Has experience tutoring elementary and middle schoolers in math. Is a leader for a youth group and team manager for girls soccer. Enjoys making digital art, painting, and watching Marvel movies.

Has taken Algebra II, Pre Calculus, H English, H Chemistry, AP World History, Spanish I and II, and Cybersecurity. Currently taking AP Physics, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language

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Catherine

11th Grade 

Favorite Subjects: Math & Science

Has experience in tutoring elementary school students. Is currently part of CSF, Key club and fccla. Is the technology coordinator and PR for Games Club. Did fashion for 5 years and participated in 2 fashion shows. Did colorguard for 1 year. Likes to sew, dance and hang out with friends. 

Has taken: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology Honors and English 2 Honors 

Currently taking: Pre-calc, US history and English 3 

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Noemi

11th Grade 

Favorite Subject: Math 

Has been part of the soccer team for 2 years and is Vice President and co-founder of Clean & Green Club. Has experience tutoring elementary and middle school students. Is fluent in English and Spanish. Loves watching movies and reading in her free time.

Has taken: Algebra II, English Honors, Cybersecurity, Geometry, Biotechnology

Courtney

9th Grade 

Favorite Subjects: English & Math

Is a student currently enrolled at Mira Costa High School. Plays for Mira Costa Lacrosse as well as club teams for travel. The Vice President of Programs for the National Charity League of the South Bay. Did Odyssey of the Mind for numerous years and went to the State and World Finals. Is part of the Shared Closet Service Club and the World Changers Club at Mira Costa. Enjoys running, reading, playing lacrosse, and surfing in her free time.

Has taken: Algebra 1
Currently taking: Geometry, Biology, AP Human Geography, Introduction to MUN, English 9, Spanish 2

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Minju

9th Grade 

Favorite Subjects: Biology & World Geography

Is involved in Key Club, Art Club, and Tutorial Club. Is fluent in Korean and English. Likes to play violin, draw, and dance in her free time.

Is currently taking Biology Honors and Algebra 1

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Sam

11th Grade 

Favorite Subject: Math

Is a varsity cheerleader at Mira Costa High School and was in choir for seven years. Active in clubs such as Hope for Hygiene. Babysits often for kids of all ages and has been a camp counselor. Enjoys reading books and listening to music during free time. 

Has taken: Spanish 1-4, Biology, H Chemistry, Algebra, Geometry, H Algebra 2, Modern World History

Is currently taking: AP Computer Science Principles, AP Environmental Science, H Precalculus, AP US History, H English

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Riya

11th Grade 

Favorite Subjects: Math & English

Has experience baby sitting and being a camp counselor. Attends Mira Costa High School and is on the varsity cheerleading team. Speaks both Hindi and English. Is in involved in clubs such as Red Cross club and is on Link Crew at Mira Costa. Loves to sew, read, or listen to music. 

Has taken: Algebra, Spanish 1-3, Modern World History, Chemistry, Precalc, AP Human Geography, Biology

Is currently taking: AP US History, English 11, AP Environmental Science, AP Computer Science Principles, Calculus, and Spanish 4

Chase

9th Grade 

Favorite Subject: Math 

Has been in percussion for 7 years, plays golf, and spends free time programming as well as reading mystery books.

Is currently taking: Geometry, English Honors, Biology Honors, Spanish, Percussion Ensemble

Blake

10th Grade 

Favorite Subject: History

Has experience with tutoring an elementary schooler on Math and English. Is part of Model United Nations, does volleyball, and enjoys hanging out with friends.

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Has taken: Geometry, Algebra 2, AP HUG, Spanish 3

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Is currently taking: AP European History, Pre-calculus, Spanish 4