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.

Premier Tutor
Joshua Wada
Joshua graduated Cum Laude from Point Loma Nazarene University with a degree in Applied Health Science. He believes you never stop learning and is passionate about the STEM field. In his free time, he enjoys guitar, basketball, and painting. With his deep science background, he strives to make thinking like a scientist second nature.

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.

Tutor
Thomas Hague
Thomas Hague, a native of Newport Beach, completed his early education at Sage Hill School. He later majored in Economics with a Computer Science specialty at Claremont McKenna College. During his time there, he founded a student magazine and took on the management of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
After his tenure in Client Services at BlackRock, Thomas ventured into diverse career avenues such as virtual reality, tutoring, and real estate marketing. He is now passionately engaged in the field of education, aiming to positively influence students by inspiring curiosity and a drive to achieve their goals.
A travel enthusiast, Thomas has lived and worked in both Manila and Shanghai. In his leisure time, he enjoys hiking through the serene landscapes of Crystal Cove State Park and relaxing at Newport's beaches. He's always up for a chat, whether the topic is basketball, geopolitics, or the latest in video gaming.