Meet Our Tutors
Nicki Nikkhoy
Founder and Director, Lead STEM and Pre-Medical Tutor
Nicki specializes in tutoring students in science courses at all levels, from high school chemistry to medical school anatomy. With a degree in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of California, San Diego, Nicki has been a STEM tutor for over seven years, with a strong background in teaching chemistry, biology, neuroscience, genetics, and physiology. A current medical student, Nicki also provides mentorship and application guidance to students hoping to apply into the healthcare field, including medical school, PA school, and nursing school. She also provides college counseling, working with students hoping to enter pre-medical and other STEM-related majors.
Aryana Noroozi
Lead College Counselor and Humanities Tutor
Aryana leads ACE’s college counseling branch, working to guide students through the often challenging college application process. Aryana has helped several students gain admission to prestigious institutions, and approaches college counseling from a holistic, customized perspective. A graduate of Columbia University’s School of Journalism, Aryana employs her writing skills and creative background to assist in both essay writing and general humanities tutoring. Her background includes tutoring students in AP English and college-level literature courses. By trade Aryana is a photojournalist, and also offers mentorship and teaching to students hoping to enter the field.