Paul, a Los Angeles native, attended UC Berkeley, where he earned his undergraduate degree and began his journey into the world of education as an SAT/ACT tutor for kids in the Bay Area. It was during this time that Paul developed a passion for teaching, cultivating both an in-depth understanding of effective test-taking strategies and a knack for making challenging concepts accessible to his students. Now with over 10 years of private tutoring experience, Paul has successfully guided students across a range of academic subjects, specializing in AP Calculus, Computer Science, and SAT preparation. Paul's dedication to fostering academic excellence has enabled his students to achieve their highest potential, with many gaining acceptance to top-tier institutions, including MIT, UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, and Carnegie Mellon. Paul’s approach is highly interactive, guiding students through each concept by asking targeted questions to ensure they’re actively engaged and fully grasping the material. His style encourages students to think critically and fosters a deeper understanding, allowing them to confidently tackle even the most challenging problems. Paul is committed to empowering students not only to excel in their courses and exams but also to build lifelong learning skills. When he's not teaching, Paul works full-time as a Software Engineer for a cybersecurity company, where he's driven by a passion for creating technologies that serve the public good. Outside of work, you can often find him on the basketball court or snowboarding, embracing his love for sports and the outdoors.

Roma is currently a professor in the Bioscience department at Merritt College, where she serves as the education coordinator and teaches Advanced Microscopy and Histology. Merritt College is one of two Histology programs in California and she prides on her ability to help students prepare for their HT and HTL certification exams. Roma is also a certified Histotecnologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC). Prior to working at Paseo Education, she was math tutor at Compass Prep and Bay Area Learning Partners where she tutored over 100 students in grades ranging from 4th to 12th grade. She has worked to help students prepare for tests such as the SAT, ACT, AP Calculus, AP Physics, SSAT, HSPT, and SAT Math Subject Tests. She has also been an academic support tutor for AP & College level Calculus, Geometry, Algebra II, AP Chemistry and AP Biology. In addition, Roma has experience working with students with neuro divergences such as ADHD, autism, OCD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, hard of hearing, and OCD. Roma enjoys working as a math instructor because she loves solving puzzles and working with people. She has enjoyed math since she was a child and loves seeing students with the same passion that she had as a kid. Roma's teaching philosophy is to keep class fun and incorporate humor and joy into each lesson. For hobbies, she loves playing basketball, swimming and pilates. She also have two kittens that she loves dearly named Curie (named after Marie Curie) and Kuiper (named after Gerard Kuiper).

Trevor hails from the Pacific Northwest, where he grew up an hour north of Seattle on Camano Island. A serious student, Trevor graduated valedictorian of his high school before bracing himself for the cold to earn an undergraduate degree in Chemistry at the University of Chicago. At UChicago, Trevor was a student researcher in the Butler lab, and he investigated chemical reaction dynamics using state-of-the-art laser spectroscopy instrumentation. Outside of the lab, Trevor spent his time with Moneythink, a student organization that taught basic financial literacy skills to charter high schools on Chicago's south side. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa, Trevor then went on to earn his PhD in physical chemistry at UC Berkeley where he was a National Science Foundation graduate research fellow for his studies in solar energy materials. He also received an Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor award for teaching Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics. Trevor currently channels his passion for mentoring by tutoring students, specializing in Physics and Chemistry. Drawing on his diverse experiences working with students across various levels and settings, he focuses on helping them connect new ideas to what they already understand, using their current strength as a foundation. Trevor is now a metrology engineer in the genomics industry, where he develops measurement systems and analysis pipelines to drive innovation in the advent of next generation DNA Sequencing products. Naturally, his work lends itself to making connections between students' science courses and exciting real-world applications. Outside of work, Trevor enjoys playing volleyball and pickleball with friends, exploring San Diego restaurants, and watching anime.

Lindsay, a New Jersey native, earned her degree in Modern Culture and Media from Brown University, where she explored the intersections of media, society, and cultural formations. Following graduation, she worked in strategy consulting for data center clients in San Francisco. Currently pursuing a PhD in Architecture, Landscape, and Urban Planning, Lindsay's research focuses on the interplay of environmental media and philosophy, with a particular emphasis on the history of computer-aided design (CAD) software and digital infrastructure planning. Her academic journey has given her a unique perspective on navigating higher education and identifying pathways for intellectual and professional growth. Lindsay has substantial teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, having served as a Teaching Assistant at Brown University and Harvard University. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Channeling Race: Television and Race in America, Digital Media, Experimental Narrative, and Image Manipulation. Lindsay’s combination of academic rigor, teaching expertise, and professional experience uniquely positions her to guide students through the college admissions process with empathy, insight, and a results-oriented approach.

Miranda, originally from Philadelphia, made a big move to California to attend UC Berkeley, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. Her passion for engineering extended far beyond her college classes; as an active member of Berkeley Engineers and Mentors (BEAM), she created and led engaging weekly curricula to introduce elementary school students in Berkeley to fun, hands-on mechanical engineering projects. Through BEAM, Miranda discovered her love for teaching and inspiring young minds in STEM. With over four years of private tutoring experience, Miranda specializes in AP Physics, particularly AP Physics 1, which has the lowest passing rates among AP exams. She takes pride in her ability to simplify complex concepts and guide her students toward a deeper understanding, ultimately helping them excel on the AP exam. A key part of her tutoring strategy is the use of carefully crafted practice questions that closely resemble the style and rigor of AP exams, building students' familiarity with test formats and common pitfalls. Miranda is a full-time mechanical engineer in the semiconductor industry, where she contributes to advancements that drive modern technology. Her role keeps her at the forefront of engineering innovation, which she brings into her tutoring to inspire students with real-world applications of physics and engineering. Outside of work, Miranda enjoys playing volleyball, sewing, and spending time with her two cats and dog.

Bill, a native of Orange County, learned how to code when he was 15 when he took a life changing AP Computer Science course in high school. He deepened his knowledge beyond the classroom setting by starting his high school’s robotics team and doing software research projects for the US Navy. This passion led him to attend Stanford University where he earned his degree in Computer Science. Bill has 2 years of experience teaching the Stanford University computer science intro curriculum as a teacher’s assistant, along with over 2 years of private tutoring. Most impressively, Bill was an inaugural volunteer instructor of Code in Place during the COVID pandemic, a virtual introduction to Computer Science through Stanford University for people all around the world. Bill approaches teaching with the goal of making his students better problem solvers for all subjects and standardized tests. He’s noticed that students often struggle because they don’t understand the underlying concepts. He teaches his students how to approach learning the underlying concepts so they can apply that same thought process to different subjects.

Thomas is originally from Danville, CA where he discovered his passion for STEM education while volunteering at Chabot Space and Science Center and The Lawrence Hall of Science. While studying Computer Engineering at UC San Diego, he interned at Verizon and as a student researcher publishing a paper in DATE 2019 and SRC Techcon 2017. He stayed engaged in the CS community by joining Tau Beta Pi and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2018. Thomas tutored STEM subjects throughout high school where he honed his ability to tailor his explanations to each student by highlighting and focusing on the areas that they struggle with most. As a professional Software Engineer, he specializes in math and computer science tutoring but is also versed in chemistry and physics. Thomas started his career as a Software Engineer at Moebius solutions where he worked as a DoD contractor in Mira Mesa and Point Loma. Currently, he is a Staff Software Engineer at Qualcomm working to better support Open Source Software usage with Qualcomm. He develops full-stack internal applications in Python and Typescript. In his spare time you can find him playing board games, doing puzzles, and going for runs!