Meet the Team
Founder and Owner of Personalized Prep
Sean Yen
Sean graduated with a degree in Mathematical Economics and a Minor in Spanish from Pitzer College. He has three mantras he lives, learns, and teaches by: keep an open mind, stay positive, and never give up. Sean is grateful to have found his passion for unlocking the learning potential of students, and passing down his genuine curiosity in the pursuit of knowledge to over 3,000+ students of the Personalized Prep family.
Tutor
Nico Kumec
Nico graduated from UCI with a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and is now pursuing a master’s degree. He enjoys DJing, reading, and playing games in his free time. He is also dedicated to his education, and loves learning STEM. He hopes to be able to unlock every student’s potential, and by doing this, he hopes to help them exceed their goals.
Tutor
Dylan Burstyn
Dylan graduated from Chapman University with a degree in Applied Human Physiology. His hobbies are watching and playing basketball, playing guitar, and surfing. He is passionate about STEM and believes life is all about learning and adapting to challenges. His strong science background shapes his approach to challenges, encouraging him to think critically and methodically.
Tutor
Grace Surber
Grace graduated from UCI with an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering and will continue to pursue her master's degree. Her favorite ways to spend free time include painting, reading, and dancing. These past years, Grace has learned how to “think like an engineer” and is excited to apply this mindset of problem solving and perseverance to all aspects of tutoring.
Support Dog
Lincoln Yen
Lincoln Yen joined the Personalized Prep family in June of 2020. He was eager to help students decompress during some of the most stressful times of their academic careers yet. He provides help with snuggles, cuddles, and kisses. Lincoln is ready to jump up into your lap whenever things get too heavy to help you remember the good things in life. Come meet Lincoln for yourself to see all of the skills he has to offer.