UCLA sophomore studying Astrophysics and HKIS alum with SAT 1540 and perfect 5s in AP Physics C and Calculus BC. Stryv tutor who connects core concepts across subjects to reveal real-world applications.
Subjects
- ACT Math
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Physics 1
- AP Physics C
- AP Precalculus
- AP Statistics
- Calculus
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Precalculus
- Precalculus (Honors)
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading and Writing
- Statistics
About me
Tonia is an HKIS alum, now a sophomore studying Astrophysics at UCLA and a member of the UCLA Astronomical Society and Plasma Physics Journal Club, teaching advanced math and physics to high school students. She loves learning about the mysteries of the universe and igniting that same curiosity in her students, drawing on her experience working at the Laboratory of Space Research at the University of Hong Kong. Outside academics, she is passionate about music, film photography, and playing soccer.
Qualifications
Tonia earned perfect 5s in AP Physics C (Mechanics and E&M), AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics, alongside a 1540 SAT with 780 in Math. She received Head of School Commendation for maintaining a 4.0 GPA in junior year and currently holds a 3.9/4.0 GPA at UCLA.
Experience
Tonia has taught math, science, and English to students across grades 1–11 as a Stryv tutor, building experience across a wide range of age groups and subject levels. Additionally, she has led group teaching through UNICEF's Caritas program, where she taught English to underprivileged students.
Teaching approach
Tonia focuses on core concepts of each topic, presenting them in a captivating manner that helps students make connections between subjects. This approach enables students to see the bigger picture and understand real-life applications across mathematics and physics.