ADVANCE ACADEMY - Key Persons


Andrew Lee

Job Titles:
  • ELA Reading & Writing Assistant Tutor
Hi, my name is Andrew Lee. I'm an assistant tutor for English and some of my hobbies are reading, kendo, and playing games. I also like to discuss history, biology, and anything new!

Ashley Shim

Job Titles:
  • ELA Reading & Writing Tutor
Hello, I'm Ashley Shim. My interests include reading and writing novels, as well as teaching the beauty of language to others. At Advance Academy, I teach English language comprehension, SAT Reading and Writing, and more.

Claire Lee

Job Titles:
  • Principal
Claire is the principal of Advance Academy, a place where students can receive personalized tutoring and mentoring in various subjects. She has over 10 years of experience in education, both as a teacher and an administrator. She is dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals and discover their passions.

Joseph Jeon

Job Titles:
  • Math Assistant Tutor
Hi, I'm Joseph! I am interested in dentistry, math, and music. I am very passionate about helping others with whatever they need. I enjoy going to the gym, playing the flute, and talking with my friends and family. I currently teach Geometry and Algebra 2.

Nidhi Nayak

Job Titles:
  • Writer
Nidhi is a Junior majoring Computer Science at UC Berkley. Nidhi is an award winning writer. She teaches Creative Writing, AP courses and coaches Application Development Project course.

Richard Durbin

Job Titles:
  • ELA Reading & Writing Tutor
Hello, I'm Richard! I mainly teach ELA, but I've also taught math and programming. I love to help students find their passions and become successful in these subjects. I like to watch a good movie, read, work on engineering projects, or design video games.

Shinka Mori

Shinka graduated BS in Computer Science from USC. She is a graduate student in Computer Science at University of Michigan. She coaches AI/Machine Learning Project.