Our Team
Proven Expertise (Pedagogical, Content, Style) + Experience + Passion
SIMON L.
Simon has helped produce the biggest improvements and elite results across many of the international and local schools throughout the Philippines. Simon has proven his commitment to and passion for helping students succeed both in and out of the classroom. With Simon, it is always clear that the students come first.
EDUCATION:
INSEAD (MBA)
Duke University (B.S. Economics, Markets & Management Studies)
International School Manila (K-12)
PERSONAL SCORES:
Official GMAT: 770/800 (99th%); SAT 1600/1600 (99th%); ACT 36/36 (99th%)
SPECIALTIES:
SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, SSAT, Admissions Consulting, Math Competition Training
WORK EXPERIENCES:
DRW Trading, JP Morgan, AIC Education, Several elite educational institutes in Seoul
I-ANN M.
I-ann loves linguistics and literary expression, which reflects in the way she interacts with her students. She uses relatable examples to explain the more technical aspects of both English and Math, and takes the time to address individual needs and learning styles. She aims to encourage her students to be more confident in speaking, essay writing, and mathematical problem solving by ensuring that they understand practical applications of their lessons.
EDUCATION:
University of the Philippines Diliman, B.S. Architecture
International School Manila
SPECIALTIES:
SAT, ACT, IELTS, GMAT, GRE, Academic Tutorials (English, Literature, Math), SAT/ACT Essay, Basic Essay Writing
IAN B.
Ian is a very passionate and committed instructor. His untarnished love of knowledge drives him to competently teach students different strategies and techniques to solve complicated problems and understand complex concepts. He always ensures that his students have a concrete and creative understanding of the subject matter.
EDUCATION:
University of the Philippines Diliman, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
SPECIALTIES:
SAT Math, SAT Physics, Academic Tutorials (IB Math, Honors Math, Physics, General Science)
MELISSA Q.
Melissa’s disciplined, no-excuse approach to learning shows in her students’ progress. This mentality enables her to inspire her students to achieve their best results. Still, she actively adjusts her teaching style to one that best suits the habits of her students and is always rooting for their personal and academic success.
EDUCATION:
De La Salle University, B.S. Applied Economics, Major in Industrial Economics & B.S. in Business Management
SPECIALTIES:
SAT, ACT, Academic Tutorials (Economics, Math, English)
Kim m.
Kim is a US Ph.D.-educated scientist with over 12 years of research experience, 11-peer reviewed publications (with over 500 citations), and one patent. As a Filipino scholar in the US for 12 years, he is a resilient life-long learner, values he instills in his students. He brings expert-level mastery into a highly personalized learning process that is fun, engaging and challenging. He facilitates open lines of communication between instructor and students, which allows him to cultivate a continued trajectory of growth and self-discovery in his students. He loves whitewater kayaking, snowboarding, and dancing, and additionally coaches for the Philippine figure skating national team pipeline.
Education:
Ph.D., Physiology & Pharmacology
Oregon Health & Science University
B.A. Biology, Society & Environment
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Specialties:
[AP / IB / General] Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, SAT, ACT, TOEFL
Nicanor C.
Nic’s personability and excellent means of connecting with others are among the things that make him an effective instructor and an always pleasant person to be around. He has extensive background as a playwright, theatre director, actor, and Theatre/English teacher. He squarely believes in the importance of a journey and students knowing themselves. He is ever ready to provide an open, personalized experience to his students and work to turn their struggles into strengths.
EDUCATION:
Boston University, B.S. Broadcast Journalism
International School Manila
SPECIALTIES:
SAT Reading, Writing and Language, ACT English, Reading, SAT Literature Subject Test, IB English, Theater, Academic Tutorials (English, Lit), Essay Writing, IELTS
MARIAN Q.
Marian's passions center around education and the learning process. This love of learning is evident throughout her teaching process, and she aims to instill this enthusiasm in her students' own mindsets. Her goal is to make her students comfortable by keeping things as simple as possible and mixing strength in content with advantageous tricks and strategies.
Education:
De La Salle University, B.S. in Management of Financial Institutions & B.A. in Psychology
Specialties:
SAT, SSAT, Academic Tutorials (Math & English), ACT
MARTIN G.
Martin is a fervent believer in the idea that learning is a lifelong process. He maintains that the best students engage with both a world that is constantly evolving and new people whom they encounter. For Martin, the path of knowledge is different for everyone, and it is through asking questions, assessing one’s thinking, and challenging the self that the mind opens up to all possibilities.
Education:
Ateneo de Manila University, A.B. in Communication & Minor in English Literature
Specialties:
SAT Reading and Writing, ACT English and Reading, IELTS, TOEFL, AP English, IB English, Academic Tutorials (English, Literature, Writing), College Application Essay Writing, Basic and Advanced Essay Writing, Business English, Business Writing