Meet the Mateo Tutoring Team:

Leo joined the Mateo Tutoring team in March of 2025. From searching for, applying to, and selecting colleges to pursuing a trade to exploring alternative routes, such as taking a gap year or entering the workforce, Leo uses his 15+ years of experience to guide high school students and their families through the post-secondary school process.

In addition to serving as our college admissions counselor, Leo is a college counselor in a professional, academic setting and is en route to completing the College Counseling Program at University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to his current roles, he has worked in higher education for over 14 years, holding various positions within student services. His professional experience has provided insight into diverse areas of academia, forged connections with professors, deans, and other key stakeholders in education, and allowed him to reach students of all levels: high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice & Organizational Leadership and an Associate of Applied Science in Business Software Applications. As a first-generation college student growing up in a single parent household in Stockton, California and not having any post-secondary guidance, it is Leo’s goal to share the institutional knowledge he has gained over the years.

When he is away from the professional setting, he spends a large amount of time golfing. He is super obsessed with it. It is a sport that is brutal and unforgiving and that challenges players mentally due to its small margin for error (sort of like life). The sport humbles even the most high and mighty and because he will never conquer it, he finds it thrilling to try. He does carve out a good amount of time to binge watch movies or television series with his wife. They visit local hiking trails and out of town golf courses and attend professional sporting events thanks to his daughter who gives them free tickets to see the A’s, Giants, Rivercarts, Ports, and Kings. Most importantly, he spends quality time with their fur baby.

Madeline joined the Mateo Tutoring team as a tutor in March of 2023 until she graduated with her undergraduate degree. She has since then returned to our team in these new roles. 

Madeline is an alumna of the University of the Pacific and a graduate student at the Middlebury Institute of International Students, where she will earn her Master of Art in International Education Management next year. She currently works for Stockton Unified School District as a substitute teacher and loves connecting with students from all backgrounds and education levels.

In her free time, Madeline enjoys traveling, cooking, crocheting, painting, and going camping. Fun fact: Madeline studied abroad in Madrid, Spain for an entire academic year in college!

Muskaan joined the Mateo Tutoring team as an Academic Tutor in 2022 and her areas of expertise included Psychology, Philosophy, English, History, Anthropology, and Sociology, with a focus on student goals, such as exam preparation and subject comprehension at the college level. Since then, Muskaan has graduated from the University of the Pacific (UOP) with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Philosophy, and in 2024, Muskaan received the UOP Woman of Distinction Award! She now returns to the team in these new and continued roles.

During her time at UOP, Muskaan worked at the Career Services Center as a Career Coach where she was trained in career coaching models and resume, personal statement, reference list, and cover letter writing and delivered events, programs, and workshops in collaboration with the UOP Writing Center. As a Program Support Intern at Upward Bound TRiO, she focused on enrichment programs for low income, first generation Edison High School Students by providing them with Academic and Career Counseling and Post-secondary advising. Quoting her Career Services supervisor, Muskaan believes that, “If students are the car, then we are the GPS,” Long-term, she hopes students become self-sufficient through the skills they gain and can teach others around them.

Aside from her professional and academic pursuits, Muskaan enjoys painting, being outdoors, and meowing at cats in her free time! But yes, she loves cats!

Adalia joined the Mateo Tutoring team in February of 2025 and has expertise in Writing, Literature, Algebra, Biology, Spanish, Chemistry, and Pre-Calculus.

Adalia graduated from the University of the Pacific in December 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a minor in Chemistry. She is currently preparing to take the MCAT to attend medical school. She plans on obtaining her Doctorate of Medicine in Osteopathic Obstetrics Gynecology. Prior to becoming a Mateo Tutoring tutor, Adalia had been tutoring since middle school and continued until her senior year in high school. She took a break during college to focus on her studies. Adalia loves Harry Potter, baking, cooking, journaling, and painting.

Anshini joined the Mateo Tutoring team in January of 2025 and has expertise in Biology, Chemistry, and Math.

Anshini is a Biology major at the University of the Pacific as part of their 3+3 Pre-Dental Program. Anshini has taken twelve Advanced Placement courses throughout her high school career, with her strong suit being AP Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, and Calculus AB. Outside of her academics and work, she is part of pre-dental clubs like Operation Smile. She also enjoys playing tennis and going to the gym.

Antonia joined the Mateo Tutoring team in May of 2023 and has expertise in Math, Physics, ad Programming.

Antonia is currently an Applied Mathematics PhD student at UCMerced. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Astrophysics from the University of the Pacific in 2023. This is also where she worked on research about extrasolar planets. She completed additional research in this field during one summer at Cornell University as an undergrad. Alongside doing fluid dynamics research for her PhD and her past and current tutoring roles, she currently enjoys working as a graduate assistant for various math courses, particularly vector calculus. In her off time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, painting, and listening to music.

Anurag joined the Mateo Tutoring team in July of 2025 and has expertise in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Statistics.

Anurag is currently studying at University of California, Santa Barbara working toward a degree in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Statistics. Outside of class, you’ll find him in the gym or hooping with his friends. Fun fact: He used to be a student manager for the UCSB men’s basketball team and had the chance to work with and train with some former and current NBA players!

When it comes to teaching, his philosophy is simple: all students possess the potential to learn. However, we are here to help students tap into that potential and get over the hump when things feel tough. Anurag creates an environment that allows students to ask questions and walk away from the sessions better understanding the material.

Catalina joined the Mateo Tutoring team in September of 2023 and has expertise in Algebra, Statistics, Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology.

Catalina is currently obtaining her Master’s in Health and Exercise Sport Science at the University of the Pacific. In addition to her coursework, she was given the opportunity to be a Graduate Assistant, a role that entails teaching undergraduate students and supporting professors. With all of her experiences, including being a tutor on the Mateo Tutoring team, her career goal is to be a Physical Therapist who specializes in pelvic health. Though most of her time is spent immersing herself in her studies, she loves to hike and travel to try different foods.

Fabian joined the Mateo Tutoring team in August of 2023 and has expertise in Math, Science, and Computer Science.

Fabian is a third-year computer science major at the University of the Pacific with plans to become a Software Engineer. He is involved in the jazz program as well as the Newman Catholic Club on campus. Some of his hobbies are playing piano, flying airplanes, and coding. He enjoys teaching all kinds of subjects and seeing his students make progress and grow.

Kimi joined the Mateo Tutoring team in March of 2025 and has expertise in Math, English, and Science.

Kimi is currently a Nutrition major and Education minor at San Francisco State University. She is also a youth basketball coach and an after school teacher. Since she was a child, she has always loved helping and teaching others. Teaching is one of her passions and what she intends to pursue after college. Outside of school, she loves sports, hiking, and finding new places to eat!

Prayaag joined the Mateo Tutoring team in March of 2025 and has expertise in Math from Algebra to Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.

Prayaag is currently a second year pre-dental student studying at the University of the Pacific who is about to apply to dental school! He has always opted for a rigorous course schedule as evidenced by completing 12 different Advanced Placement classes in high school and maintaining a high grade point average in college. He has loved tutoring in the math and science fields since there is so much to learn and numerous ways to retain information. Outside of school, he enjoys playing basketball and spending time with family and friends!

Sarah joined the Mateo Tutoring team in December of 2024 and has expertise in elementary and middle school curriculum.

Sarah is a third-year student at the University of the Pacific, enrolled in the 3+3 pre-dental program. She will be graduating in the spring of 2025 with a Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences and will be starting dental school in the fall. Her ultimate goal is to become a compassionate and skilled dentist, dedicated to making a positive impact on patients’ lives. She enjoys teaching math and reading comprehension as she believes that these subjects lay the foundation for logical thinking and a deeper understanding of the world. In her free time, she enjoys visiting different cafes with friends, baking and experimenting with new recipes, and exploring thrift stores for hidden treasures.