Hello!
My name is Alexander Tajbakhsh.
You can call me Alex.
I am the founder of Kaisei Learning.
Currently I am pursuing a B.S. in Applied Physics with a concentration in Mechanical Engineering & a minor in Traditional Mandarin Chinese at the University of California, Irvine.
Outside of academics, I am a huge Studio Ghibli fan. I also love to play soccer, learn languages, fold origami, and most importantly, help those around me!
Learn more about me and why I'd be a good fit for you
Accreditation
Specific Work Experience and qualifications
Founder of Kaisei Learning
Founder of a STEM based tutoring organization (this) specialized in Calculus. Assisted 30+ students in AP Calculus AB/BC, all of which received a 5 or 4 on the AP Exam. Explained concepts and helped boost performance using alternative and appropriate teaching methods (analogies, visuals, interactives, and more). Created a social media page on Instagram & YouTube with in-depth uploads for anyone to gain free access to tutoring indefinitely.
Founded in 2023
Taught high level competition mathematics to the middle school math team at BMMS. With a couple high school friends, we prepared 26 comprehensive slideshows covering topics ranging from quadratics and polynomials to combinations and permutations, number theory, 2D & 3D geometry, and more. We presented our slideshows each Wednesday morning and assigned follow-up homework throughout the week, preparing our bright students to participate in local math competitions including the AMC, Mathcounts, & MOEMS.
March 2024 - June 2025
Assisted students from 1st Grade to 11th Grade in subjects including Mathematics, English, & History, working on a plethora of studies from handwriting legibility to the Difference of Cubes formula. Met with students 1-2 times per week, enhancing understanding and enthusiasm towards their school subjects.
January 2025 - June 2025
USD VisMO Fold-Ed Origami Program participant
Certified by the University of San Diego to teach visuospatial skills and mathematical thinking. Studied a 1-month, origami-focused curriculum supported by the National Science Foundation and designed by cognitive psychologists, mathematics educators, learning scientists, and origamists. Taught under Professor Kristin Komatsubara & Professor Celina Gonzalez, I refined my abilities to implement hands-on learning & creative expression as a means of mathematically educating peers.
July 2025 - August 2025
Westview High School Peer Tutor
Dedicated 70+ hours working with a range of students including academic peers, ESL learners, and special needs students. Strengthened their comprehension where necessary - whether that's using a visual to explain a mathematical concept, conversing in foreign languages to elucidate English grammar, or play fighting to depict historical events.
September 2023 - July 2024
Community Enrichment & Fun Facts
Nominated to join a selective high school program as an ambassador. Conducted community outreach to local Elementary Schools by reinforcing the 6 pillars of character (Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Respect, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship). Deepened students understanding by performing short creative skits & coordinating interactive playdate activities.
August 2024 - June 2025
Selected to take part in my high school's Link Crew Organization. Welcomed and assisted the incoming freshman class as they transitioned into High School. Fostered a gentle and compassionate space for students via offering academic advice, holding bonding events/festivals, staying in contact throughout the year over online text, or simply talking about life in the afternoons.
May 2024 - June 2025
Instructed 100+ soccer athletes during a 5-day overnight camp at Loyola Marymount University. Training sessions included improving tactical awareness by introducing cognitive multitasking activities into soccer drills, emphasizing proper soccer techniques by dedicating time to the fundamentals (juggling, dribbling, passing), and promoting mental discipline & leadership through group collaboration. Post training evenings consisted of informative seminars reviewing insights about the highs and lows of college/professional sports.
Summer 2025
Led 3 week-long STEAM camps with Challenge Island, educating students in a hands-on, friendly environment. Camp activities tested students' creative expression and innovative abilities by repurposing unused household items (cups, straws, markers, index cards, rubber bands, and more) to construct scientific models to articulate STEAM inventions, such as using physics to build miniscule rockets and roller coasters.
Summer 2025
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Experience as a YMCA Badminton/Speedminton Instructor
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Experience as a YMCA Cricket Instructor
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Westview High School National Honor Society Member
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Westview High School California Scholarship Federation Member
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Westview Origami Club Executive Member (2025)
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Westview Persian Club Executive Member (2021-2024)
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Westview Chess Club Treasurer (2023-2025)
Distinguished as an AP Scholar
(received a 5/5 on 3 AP exams)
California State Seal of Biliteracy Recipient (Spanish)
Proficient in Mandarin Chinese
Limited Proficiency in Japanese
Limited Proficiency in Farsi
Soft Skills
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Communication
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Patience
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Positivity
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Empathy
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Organization
Awards
2025
Westview
WOLVERINE OF THE YEAR
Awarded by Principal Ernie Remillard
Honored as the 2024-25 Wolverine of the Year, a prestigious award given to
2 out of 538 students that school year. (School mascot is a wolverine).
"Alex is a true star at Westview and exemplifies the Wolverine Way by actively contributing to a positive school community. In the 2 years I have known Alex, I do not think I have ever seen him without a smile on his face. He sees the positive in every situation and has a true passion for life and the people around him. Whether it is in the classroom, performing skits in front of hundreds of people as an Ambassador, or making helpful math videos, Alex radiates compassion and kindness. For example, one night I was helping my daughter with a math problem and we just could not figure it out. I decided to reach out to Alex and he responded moments later with the most detailed and thoughtful and organized writing explanation. He even followed up the next day to make sure I understood! Alex is truly one of a kind and without any doubt should be selected as Wolverine of the Year."
2025
Certificate of Recognition
WOLVERINE WAY
Awarded by Christopher Fousek
Civics/Economics
Recognized for exemplifying traits of Effective Communication in my Civics/Economics class.
Westview CARE: Critical thinkers, Accomplished Lifelong
Learners, Responsible Citizens, Effective Communicators
2025
Certificate of Academic Excellence in the area of World Language - Chinese
"Alex consistently demonstrates the qualities of a responsible, kind, and hardworking role model. He brings positive energy to the classroom every day, and his willingness to help others and support classmates truly stands out. Thank you for making our class a more supportive and uplifting place!"
2025
Student Staff Recognition Award; Awarded by Lucy Qi
Mandarin Chinese: 1-2, 3-4
"Alex exemplifies the qualities of respect, responsibility, and caring. He is always willing to assist both the teacher and his peers, setting a great example of kindness and inclusivity while bringing positive energy to the class. Alex is also a passionate, hard-working, and responsible learner. He actively participates in extra credit activities and consistently exceeds expectations in his tasks. I am delighted to have had him in my class and wish him all the best on his college journey."
2024
Student Staff Recognition Award; Awarded by Karen Day
AP Calculus AB
"It's a pleasure having Alex in my AP Calculus class. He has the best attitude and a genuine love for learning. He is kind and helpful to everyone in class, and you can find him almost every day at lunch working problems on the whiteboards and helping others. After each class he thanks me for the lesson, which makes me feel appreciated also. Thanks, Alex, for making my classroom, and Westview, a better place!"
2024
Student Staff Recognition Award; Awarded by Jeanne Cavanagh
ESL Cross Culture Tutor
"Alex is not actually in my Cross Cultural Tutoring class, BUT he does tutor several students who need help with math in that class in exchange for Japanese lessons! He is a joy to work with and really is a skilled tutor to new students who have arrived from outside the country. He is a welcome addition to our after school 4.5 class. We love Alex!"
2023
Student Staff Recognition Award; Awarded by Silvi Martin
Spanish: 1/2, 3/4
"It's impossible to look at Alex and not smile back. His natural joy, easygoing personality and positivism amazed me since the first time I met him. I've been lucky to be his teacher for two terms. He's contributed to the culture and close community we have created in my period 3 with his spontaneity, active participation, and relentless effort to grow and learn. I feel lucky to have Alex in class."
2023
Student Staff Recognition Award; Awarded by Kimberly Bennett
Highschool English 3-4
"Alex always has a smile on his face and a positive attitude that is contagious. Often Alex is the one student to raise his hand and get a good conversation going in class. Mr. King and I appreciate his hard work and enthusiastic personality. Keep up the great work, Alex!"