Minghai Xiao

Brief Bio

Hello! I’m Minghai, a 17-year-old junior at West Windsor Plainsboro High School South. I am passionate about guiding younger students to success and helping them enhance their academic skillsets. As a tutor, I focus on teaching the easiest and fastest problem-solving methods to help students achieve their full potential.

Teaching & Tutoring Experience

• Experienced in working with younger children

• Tutored students (ages 9-12)

• NHS Tutor – National Honor Society, High School South

• 50+ Volunteer Hours

• 50+ Hours of Community Service – Helping children through STEP For a Better World

• Hawk Hero Badge – Recognized for mentoring younger children

• Previously mentored and parented younger children in my community

Academic & Extracurricular Involvement

• Will take AP Calculus AB next year

• Futures Forge Summer Program – Boston University

• 3 Years on High School Soccer Team – Secondary Captain

• Packed 100,000 meals for children in need

Mingyang Xiao

Brief Bio

Hi! I’m Mingyang, a high school student with a passion for education, languages, and global impact. I’ve lived and studied across China, Turkey, and the U.S., which has shaped my interest in international communication and economic systems. I love helping others learn — whether it's through tutoring, translation, or volunteering — and I’m always excited to make a difference in my community.

Teaching & Tutoring Experience

• SSAT Tutor – Middle School Math & English (Grades 5–8)

• Volunteer Instructor – Taught sports & games to local elementary students

• Language Support – Translated Turkish legal documents into English with lawyer collaboration

• Strong focus on clarity, patience, and student confidence

Academic & Extracurricular Involvement

• GPA: 3.8 Unweighted / 4.5 Weighted | 7 AP Classes

• Honor Roll (9th Grade)

• DECA Assistant – Business and leadership involvement

• Multilingual: English, Turkish, Chinese, Spanish

• Soccer Team Captain

• Strong skills in Marketing, Economics, Public Speaking, and Graphic Design

Volunteer Experience

• Member – STEP For a Better World & LEO Club

• Packed over 100,000 meals for Zambia & Philippines

• Sold $500+ of food at a local fundraiser

• Chaperoned special needs students and served community breakfasts

• Participated in EnRoads Climate Summit & other global discussions

Ethan Gonzalez

Brief Bio

Hello! I'm Ethan, a junior who loves to guide and instruct others on their journey to success. Everyone has a different way of learning and grasping something new—I'm great at identifying this, allowing me to bring out the best learner in everyone. 

Teaching & Tutoring Experience

• FLL Tutor – I Instruct students Grades 5–8 for 4hr/week on engineering principles and values of teamwork, creativity, and respect

• I regularly provide personal academic support to 10+ family members and friends to assist with homework and difficult concepts

• I have performed 30+ hours of outreach activities, showcasing the impact of FRC through presentations and interactive events with youth

Academic & Extracurricular Involvement

• GPA: 4.52 Weighted

• I have taken 6 APs; now I'm taking 4 more APs, self-studying 2 APs, and taking 1 dual enrollment course

• AP Scholar with Distinction

• School's Computer Science Club President

• FRC – 3rd year of experience in programming c++; I posses an intuitive understanding of engineering concepts and processes

• Futures Forge @ Boston University

• I have had an active role in my community through: Italian club, student council, community service

Additional

• Bilingual – English & Spanish (learning Italian)

• I plan to engage in research and take initiative to pursue personal stem projects