Hi! My name is Simone Aitken-Penn and I am the co-CEO of Oui Tutor. This is my third year as a tutor and my second year on the board. I graduated from the International School of OC in 2021 and I am still close with my fellow alumni.
In addition to my work with Oui Tutor, I am a Varsity girls golf player and a Girl Scout Ambassador. I also served as president of the French Honor Society and the Oui Tutor Club at my high school while enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program.
My time as a board member has taught me valuable leadership, management, and communication skills. While working with my fellow tutors, I’ve learned how to effectively guide our organization and support Oui Tutor’s mission. My involvement as a board member and tutor has deepened my appreciation for community service and the impact we can have on students’ lives
Hi, my name is William Kerr, and I am a dedicated IB Diploma candidate senior at Mission Viejo High School with a passion for reading and history. Outside the classroom, I work and volunteer heavily at my high school. In my free time, I enjoy reading and watching movies and TV. Oui tutor has helped me with my academic journey by training me to manage my time better and to help with leadership.
Outside of school, I'm a Level 10 Junior-Olympic gymnast, as well as the Director of Design of my grade’s current event online newspaper, Our Generation. I have become experienced in working with kids through tutoring students of diverse ages as well as coaching gymnastics. I love getting to know each student personally and watching them grow to achieve their goals. I can’t wait for our first session!
Hello, I’m Jackson. I’ve been with Oui Tutor for about two and a half years. I’m a junior, and I love history. I’m an Eagle Scout, and I work as a lifeguard as well as spend my free time playing sports with my friends. I’m vice president of the disability awareness club at my school, and I look forward to tutoring as many kids as possible this year!
In the fall, I also managed the girl’s volleyball team and plan to do the same with the beach volleyball team in the spring. Outside of school, I spend my time crocheting and enjoying time with my family. Having studied at the French school, LILA, I can speak French fluently. Additionally, I can understand Arabic and speak to an extent. I am so excited to take part in the education of the next generation and can not wait to get to know this year’s students!
Hi! I’m Katherine Stone. I’m a first-year board member and OuiTutor’s recruitment chair. I love working with kids and have participated as a counselor and intern for both academic and traditional summer camps.
I participate in the youth group and choir at my church, and I’m a member of my school’s Mock Trial team. I’m a senior in the International Baccalaureate program at my high school, and I plan to earn a Seal of Biliteracy in French.
In my free time, I love to cook and travel, and I plan to study abroad in college. I’m so excited to learn with our students this year!
Here at OUI Tutor, we cannot thank Susan enough for the enormous amount of hours she’s put in.
Susan has trained us to run our meetings, motivated us to keep going when we were at our lowest, sent out reminders when most needed, and so much work behind the curtains.
Our board wouldn’t be a board at all, let alone a state-approved organization without Susan. Thank you! Truly!.
Ernest is our talented webmaster. He is a father of 3 and a devoted husband. He has patiently collaborated with our team to create this website.
He also loves pastry.
Ernest believes in giving and has shared his talents with many organizations. We are grateful that he has shared his skills with Oui Tutor.
Hi! My name is Dara Farnoush and I am part of Oui Tutor’s Advisory Board. As a founder and former-CEO, I am really happy to have the opportunity to help the organization however I can. I really enjoyed tutoring and growing Oui Tutor while on the Board because of my passion for creating community level change.
I am an undergraduate student at UC Davis double majoring in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning and Economics with a minor in Political Science. Over the course of several internships and many organizations, I have been able to use the skills I learned at Oui Tutor to be a valued part of the team and gain leadership positions. 
Hi! My name is Landon. I'm 16 years old and I'm a junior in high school. In my free time, I play hockey for the Jr. Ducks as well as my high school team. I enjoy being outdoors and staying active.
Hi! I’m Minnie, and I’m a senior at University High School. I am the Vice President of Oui Tutor, and I also lead the social media team! This is my fourth year with Oui Tutor. In school, I am taking multiple AP classes such as AP Psychology, AP English Literature, and AP Calculus AB. My favorite subjects are math and psychology. Outside of school, I am a level 10 competitive gymnast, and I coach young children in gymnastics! In my free time, I enjoy baking, reading, and painting. In the future, I hope to pursue a career as a teacher. I love working with kids and discovering different ways to help each child succeed! So excited for our first session!
I’m an undergraduate at Baylor University in Waco, TX majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Oui Tutor taught me a lot about managing a business, the importance of having a Mission/Vision statement, and thinking out of the box.
Hi, I’m Sarine Hovsepian! I am currently in my third year of volunteering at OuiTutor, and I’m a senior at my school. I am the Volunteer Coordinator for my school’s NHS, and have been tutoring students in math for the last couple of years. I speak French, English and Armenian, and I am learning Spanish at school. I also do other volunteering, such as helping out at a homeless shelter, and organizing food drives at my school. Outside of school, I work at a bakery, and dance, which I have been doing for over 10 years! I love teaching and I am looking forward to continuing tutoring the students at OuiTutor!
Hi, my name is Sonia! I am a junior in high school, where I am involved in the IB program, and the Model United Nations program, I am in the National Honor Society, and I am a part of various clubs including Comfort Cross, the French Club, and Eagle Outreach.
Outside of school, I play club soccer for SoCal Blues, and in my free time, I love going to the beach, hanging out with friends, and listening to music.
I joined Oui Tutor to involve myself in the community and to offer any support I can to developing young minds.
My name is Zaid and I'm currently a junior.
I love sports, music, and traveling around the world.
My favorite subjects in school are history and math. I love meeting new people and learning from new experiences!
My name is Venice and I'm a senior. I've been a part of Oui Tutor for 3 years, and additionally to being a board member, I work online with the kids at Vibrant Minds.
I hope to be an architect or a teacher/professor (or an architect professor!) in the future as I love designing and working with kids. I'm hoping to get into mostly small liberal arts colleges as I seek to further my education beyond high school. Beyond just academics, I'm involved with many things at my school! I do choir, mock trial, swimming, and I'm in the International Baccalaureate program. Additionally, I thoroughly enjoy anything involving art or music.
Hi, I’m Anneliese. I’m a current board member of Oui Tutor on the social media team.
This is my second year with Oui Tutor, but this is my first year on the board. I'm a current high school senior. I love being able to help kids out with any questions they have about their homework..
One day, I hope to become a Psychologist for Adolescents, and Oui tutor has been a huge stepping stone in helping me reach my goals. In my free time I like to spend time working at my job, listening to music, and playing video games with my friends.
In the classroom I currently hold a few leadership positions, and take a few AP and honor courses. I hope to be able to spend a great year with you all!
Hi! I'm Lauren Baik, and I am currently a member of the Oui Tutor Board on the social media team. I'm a senior in high school and this is my second year at Oui Tutor. I have taken many AP and honors courses, and I hope to inspire in others a love for learning and help them succeed in their future education.
Outside of the classroom, I am a competitive figure skater and hold leadership positions in school clubs such as a current events online newspaper. In my free time, I enjoy baking, reading, and spending time with my friends and family. I love working with kids and I can't wait for our first session!
Hi! My name is Sophie Semaan, and I’m the Secretary for OUI Tutor. This is my third year with Oui Tutor and I’m a junior in high school. I’m a part of the International Baccalaureate program. I was a student at the Lycée International in Los Angeles, a French school, for nine years and I passed the DELF A1, A2, B1, and B2. I volunteer part-time at the local library assisting and conducting many academic activities for kids. I’m very involved in extracurriculars such as dance, choir, the school’s fashion magazine, and French club, and I’m a six time MVP medalist in mock trial. I also teach younger students how to dance. I’m also a member of the national honor society and french honors society. I’m the CEO of the Oui Tutor Canyon chapter and Vice President of the French Club. Oui Tutor has taught me so much about working in teams and building an understanding of how non-profit organizations work. I’ve been involved with teaching kids for five years now, and I’m really passionate about it. I love being able to develop new teaching styles and methods to help kids of all ages grasp new ideas and materials. I’m looking forward to a productive year!
Hi, I’m Anneliese. I’m a current board member of Oui Tutor on the social media team.
This is my second year with Oui Tutor, but this is my first year on the board. I'm a current high school senior. I love being able to help kids out with any questions they have about their homework..
One day, I hope to become a Psychologist for Adolescents, and Oui tutor has been a huge stepping stone in helping me reach my goals. In my free time I like to spend time working at my job, listening to music, and playing video games with my friends. In the classroom I currently hold a few leadership positions, and take a few AP and honor courses. I hope to be able to spend a great year with you all!
Hello! My name is Aritri, and I am a junior. I have taken and am currently in a multitude of AP classes for both the humanities and STEM, and I am involved in many school clubs, such as crocheting, psychology, French, etc.
In my free time, when I am not studying for Academic Decathlon or playing my viola or planning entrepreneur fairs, you can find me spending time with my family, reading books, or watching documentaries on historical events. I decided to join Oui Tutor because I have a passion for education.
Since I was young, my family placed a huge emphasis on education and the opportunities it brings, and as I grew up, I saw that not everyone gets the same opportunities, and it made me sad. We are the future, and we all deserve the power of knowledge. I wanted to help inspire the future generation, and that is why I hope I can see you in our next session!
Hi! My name is Charly De Guzman and I’ve been a tutor for Oui Tutor for around a year now. I’ve been able to make an impact on students’ lives by being a guiding figure for not only educational obstacles but also personal life challenges that I share advice for. It’s always a joy to work with students and see them thrive!
Outside of tutoring, I keep myself busy with school, work, and other extracurriculars. I’m currently a high school senior and take AP and IB classes to challenge myself with intense coursework. I am also a part-time assistant at Eye Level, a supplemental learning center for students. At school, I make an effort to get involved as the President of our Voters of Tomorrow Club, Co-President of our National Alliance on Mental Illness Club, Vice President of our Oui Tutor Club, and Co-Publicist of our Filipino Culture Club.
I’m also an associate with the Voters of Tomorrow California Chapter, completing volunteer work and helping with the organization’s activities. I use my free time to enjoy my hobbies, like playing the drums, graphic design, and collecting vinyl records.
Oui Tutor has taught me important skills that I apply to other areas in my life. I always look forward to tutoring students and making a difference in their lives!
Hi, my name is Chelsea Kerr. I am currently a freshman in High School where I am enrolled in many AP and honors classes. I attended the International School of Orange County for nine years and I am now fluent in French.
I am interested in musical theater and have participated in many productions. I hope one day to perform on Broadway. Outside of school I enjoy singing and playing the piano. I enjoy giving back to my community through the services we provide at Oui Tutor.
Hi! My name is Ella Read and I am a junior in high school. I became a tutor because I love helping others and working with kids. When I’m older, I want to continue helping people and become a doctor. I am trying to achieve this by taking many AP and challenging classes and by giving my time to others. I am on varsity beach volleyball and spend a lot of time at the beach. I am so excited to watch these kids grow!
I am currently a sophomore at Corona Del Mar high school, where I am in multiple clubs and varsity soccer. The reason I love Oui tutor is because I enjoy helping out my community, and Oui Tutor has given me an opportunity to do so. Within Oui Tutor’s board, I am on the social media team, and help create content to post on the organization’s instagram. I love being a part of the Oui Tutor team, and plan on continuing with the organization through high school.
Hi! I'm Lauren Baik, and I am currently a member of the Oui Tutor Board on the social media team. I'm a senior in high school and this is my second year at Oui Tutor. I have taken many AP and honors courses, and I hope to inspire in others a love for learning and help them succeed in their future education.
Outside of the classroom, I am a competitive figure skater and hold leadership positions in school clubs such as a current events online newspaper. In my free time, I enjoy baking, reading, and spending time with my friends and family. I love working with kids and I can't wait for our first session!
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I’m currently a junior at Canyon High School. My favorite subjects are art and math. In my free time, though, I enjoy reading. I’m in my 2nd year with Oui Tutor and I’m so honored to be on their board. I’m part of the social media team, which promotes Oui Tutor and Oui Tutor club at school. I’m also on the interview team, which interviews future tutors.
Hi! My name is Tyler; I am 17. I love everything to do with music; I love every genre, I love to listen to music, and I like to learn music. I also love to go to the gym and play sports. I enjoy tutoring and the process of learning. I enjoy sleeping and taking naps because they are super refreshing and chill.
Hello, I’m Adrian, a junior at Fairmont Preparatory Academy, where I’m enrolled in the
Advanced Science &; Engineering Program and pursuing the International Baccalaureate Diploma. My academic journey has taken me through French schools in California (LILA),Paris, and Slovakia, where I earned the Brevet des Collèges with High Honors at Collège/Lycée
La Tour in Paris. I have a deep appreciation for languages and the way they open doors to new
ideas and perspectives. I’m also passionate about math and science: I’ve competed in science
fairs, coded in Python and JavaScript, and I enjoy breaking down tough problems so they
actually make sense. When I’m not studying, you’ll probably find me on the tennis court (I’ve
played competitively since I was 7 and currently serve as Varsity Team Captain) or at the piano
(I’ve performed at Walt Disney Concert Hall). Both have taught me discipline, perseverance, and creativity, qualities I bring to tutoring as well. I also love skiing in Mammoth and biking withfriends.
Hi, my name is Alexia! I’m a senior and I’m super excited to be tutoring with OuiTutor this year. I’ve always loved working with students and speaking French and Spanish fluently helps me connect with a lot of different people. At school I’m co-captain of the varsity tennis team and outside of school I love to travel to new places. Looking forward to a great year with Oui Tutor!
Hello everyone! My name is Aritri, and I am a senior in high school, where I am enrolled in a multitude of AP courses, (both STEM and Humanities). I am also quite involved in school clubs, where I am the president of Crochet for Care, vice president and co-founder of our French Club, and a commissioner for my school’s Academic Decathlon. If you see me around, don’t hesitate to say hi! Right now, I am on the Oui Tutor Board, and as some of you may recognize me, I am on the Volunteer Training Team.
In my free time, when I am not studying for Academic Decathlon or playing my viola or planning entrepreneur fairs, you can find me spending time with my family, reading books, or watching documentaries on historical events. I decided to join Oui Tutor because I have a passion for education. Since I was young, my family placed a huge emphasis on education and the opportunities it brings, and as I grew up, I saw that not everyone gets the same opportunities, and it made me sad. We are the future, and we all deserve the power of knowledge. I wanted to help inspire the future generation, and that is why I hope I can see you in our next session!Hi! My name is Lexi, and I am currently a freshman. This is my first year at Oui Tutor, and I am so excited to begin. This year, I am enrolled in several honors courses. During middle school, I participated in Speech and Debate, and Model United Nations. Outside of school, I am a competitive figure skater and have competed in national events. I enjoy hanging out with my friends, reading books, and listening to music. I enjoy working with younger children, and I look forward to this upcoming year!
Hello, my name is Zeal. I’m a freshman, and I’m excited to tutor.I am president of a club, dance outside of school, am on the mock trial team, and volunteer at Red Cross and Canyon Hills Library. I love to read, write, and hang out with friends in my free time. I remember being tutored when I was younger, and I was so thankful for the help I received. My passion is helping and watching people grow for the better! I want to pursue a career in surgery, and I can’t wait to meet all my new students!
Hi, my name is Sacha, and I am currently a senior at Legacy Magnet Academy. This is my second year working with OuiTutor, and I am excited to mentor younger children and promote their academic success. In my free time, I enjoy DJing, skateboarding, and playing soccer. I look forward to the amazing year ahead!
Hi! My name is Taylor, and I’m currently a junior at Canyon High School. This is my second year as part of Oui Tutor, and I’m so excited to continue helping students grow both academically and personally. I’ve always been passionate about learning and supporting others in reaching their full potential, and I look forward to making a positive impact this year.
At school, I’m actively involved in a variety of programs that reflect my dedication to leadership and community. I’m a member of the Girls’ Tennis Team and the Ambassador Program, and I currently serve as President of the Caring Hearts Club, where we volunteer at senior homes. I also serve as a board member for several other organizations, including Humanity First, Key Club, and the Filipino Culture Club.
Outside of school, I’m deeply involved in my church community as an altar server, choir member, and part of the Youth Ministry San Antonio Leadership Team. These roles have taught me the importance of compassion, teamwork, and service; values that guide how I approach tutoring and mentorship. Academically, I love challenging myself with rigorous coursework and exploring new subjects. I believe that learning should be engaging, encouraging, and empowering, and I strive to create that same environment for every student I work with. I’m truly looking forward to another amazing year with Oui Tutor!
Hello everyone! My name is Aritri, and I am a senior at University High School, where I am enrolled in a multitude of AP courses (both STEM and Humanities). I am also quite involved in school clubs, where I am William Kerr, the president of Crochet for Care, the vice president and co-founder of our French Club, and a commissioner for my school’s Academic Decathlon. If you see me around, don’t hesitate to say hi! Right now, I am on the Oui Tutor Board, and as some of you may recognize me, I am on the Volunteer Training Team.
In my free time, when I am not studying for the Academic Decathlon or playing my viola or planning entrepreneur fairs, you can find me spending time with my family, reading books, or watching documentaries on historical events. I decided to join Oui Tutor because I have a passion for education.
Since I was young, my family placed a huge emphasis on education and the opportunities it brings, and as I grew up, I saw that not everyone gets the same opportunities, and it made me sad. We are the future, and we all deserve the power of knowledge. I wanted to help inspire the future generation, and that is why I hope I can see you in our next session!
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