Meet Our Instructors!
Public Speaking
Claire Gao
Claire is a rising freshman heading to Livingston High School. She has studied multiple styles of debate, such as World Schools Style and Public Forum. Claire has competed and ranked in multiple Public Forum middle school varsity competitions, on both the national and county level. Her extensive debate experience has qualified her to be selected as a debate instructor at both her local Chinese school and a separate academy in the upcoming year. This year, Claire is thrilled to be sharing her excitement and passion for public speaking!
Public Speaking
Olivia Huang
Since 2017, Olivia has been taking public speaking and debate courses. Speech has made a huge impact on her life, teaching her how to critically think, speak confidently, and express her ideas. As a rising sophomore at Livingston High School, Olivia has competed and won awards on both the local and national circuit, such as earning a 2nd place award at National Online Forensics Walnut Tournament, semi-finaling Harvard’s National Forensic Tournament, and octo-finaling Lakeland’s Westchester Classic. She has also taken Humorous and Dramatic Interpretation courses, Original Oratory and Communication Courses, Public Forum debate courses, and acting courses. This summer, Olivia is excited to share her passion for speech in helping you enhance skills of confidence, clarity, and persuasiveness.
High School Math
Jack Liu
Jack is a rising senior at Livingston High School. I've had about two years of tutoring experience, teaching kids of different age ranges. I hope that by joining T4C tutoring I can help various students with math and science through teaching. I've had multiple years of competition math experience and finished the AP Calculus BC as a sophomore. I am also currently taking Multivariable Calculus. Additionally, I’ve taken numerous science classes and am involved in many STEM related clubs, even winning 5th in the National Science Bee. I'm looking forward to meeting and aiding students to the best of my ability. See you this summer!
Chess
Jerry Ji
Jerry is a rising junior at Livingston High School who has a passion for chess. He is knowledgeable about the game and is also self-taught. Most of all, he loves to talk about chess and wishes to pass on his knowledge to younger players. In the 2024 state championships for New Jersey, Jerry won an 8th-place Junior Varsity award. Jerry also actively plays chess online, with a Lichess rating over 1300.
Essay Writing
Simon Ferreira
Simon is a rising senior at Livingston High School with a passion for both athletics and academics, thriving in environments that challenge both his physical and intellectual capabilities. His dedication to volleyball is evident from his achievement in reaching the USA Volleyball Nationals, a milestone that marks both his skill and commitment to the sport. Off the court, Simon immerses himself in the world of books, which fuels his love for learning and discovery. Known for being fun and collaborative, he brings a positive energy to teams, balancing lightheartedness with seriousness when goals are on the line. His ability to work well with others not only enhances his sports and academic pursuits but also enriches his interpersonal relationships.
Public Speaking
Amanda Zhong
Amanda is a rising junior at Livingston High School and has been engaged with years of art experience. Since elementary school Amanda has been a part of several art programs while also participating in numerous district and out of district art shows. Amanda has also participated in art competitions while also accumulating years of digital graphic design experience. Having numerous hours of volunteer experience and also being a summer camp counselor, she can’t wait to teach the Arts and Crafts course! Amanda is a very passionate painter and is super excited to be working with different mediums of crafts. She is delighted to have the opportunity to share her experience and introduce art in a fun way.
Arts and Crafts
Grace Wang
Grace, a rising senior at Livingston High School, has been in Teaching4Charity since its founding in 2021. Since then, Grace has served as one of T4C's teachers, designing and teaching art courses. As the new executive director, Grace is looking forward to expanding the T4C tutoring branches across the states. Additionally, Grace is now managing T4C’s staff of 20+ team members, overseeing general operations, and directing new projects.
Arts and Crafts
Yolanda Cheung
Yolanda Cheung is a rising senior at Livingston High School and the director of development at Teaching4Charity. This is her first year being involved in the board team. As the director of development, she is excited to bring fresh energy and new ideas to the organization. In her role, Yolanda looks forward to building meaningful partnerships, expanding outreach efforts, and helping Teaching4Charity grow its impact. She is passionate about education equity and is eager to support the organization’s mission through innovative development strategies.