Hi, I'm Nikki! I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and a minor in French. I then completed a Master's degree in Mathematics at UC Berkeley...all while being a mom to my boys. (read more)
...I finished in 2nd place two years in a row at UC Irvine's campus-wide tournament in 1992 and 1993. I've published 4 books on chess (describing new opening theory), and I've taught chess and ran tournaments for children of all ages. I can help you win games against your friends and family, or even perform well in nationally rated tournaments full of fierce competition. (read more)
...In English, I work on improving writing ability, reviewing grammar, and brushing up on vocabulary knowledge. For the Math section of the SAT, I review all the Algebra and Geometry skills needed for achieving a high SAT score. Also, I utilize practices tests in all areas of SAT subjects to help students feel familiar with the tests. (read more)