Stanford freshman studying Aeronautics & Astronautics and HKIS alum with 36 ACT and 1570 SAT (800 Math), earning 5s across 12 APs. Wolfram TA who uses computational tools to make STEM visual, efficient, and results-driven.
Subjects
- A-Level Further Mathematics
- A-Level Mathematics
- A-Level Physics
- ACT Math
- AP Physics 1
- AP Physics 2
- AP Physics C
- Chemistry
- IB Chemistry SL
- IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL
- IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL
- IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation HL
- IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation SL
- IB Physics HL
- IB Physics SL
- IGCSE Chemistry
- IGCSE Mathematics
- IGCSE Physics
- Mathematics
- Physics
- SAT Math
About me
Ethan is an HKIS Class of '25 alum, now a freshman at Stanford University studying Aeronautics and Astronautics, teaching advanced math and physics to IB, A-Level, and AP students. He is passionate about engineering, physics, and computer science, having led his school's robotics club building VEX and ROV robots while also leading sustainability initiatives for environmental impact. Beyond academics, he is a competitive sailor with multiple World Championship appearances and enjoys pottery and ceramics as a creative outlet.
Qualifications
Ethan achieved a perfect ACT composite score of 36 and scored 1570 on the SAT (800 Math), alongside earning 5s in all 12 AP exams including Calculus BC, Statistics, and Chemistry. Beyond his standardized testing success, he maintained a 3.91 GPA at HKIS and earned the AP International Diploma. His dedication to STEM research led to publication in the Journal of High School Science on ion thruster power consumption and a third-place finish at the Major League Hacking Hackathon.
Experience
Ethan specializes in mathematics and coding, serving as a Teaching Assistant for the Wolfram Summer Research Program where he supported advanced computational learning. He has experience tutoring younger students in Math and Science, helping them build strong foundational skills. Additionally, he has worked with peers to develop effective study strategies, supporting classmates who missed instruction to achieve A-level performance.
Teaching approach
Ethan uses Wolfram Alpha and computational tools to create engaging visualizations of math and physics concepts, making abstract ideas more concrete and accessible. He emphasizes working smarter by identifying the most effective study techniques to maximize scores while keeping lessons concise, structured, and fun.