About Us
Founded in Fall 2024, FractalCalc is a student-formed nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing academic excellence among high school–level students worldwide, regardless of age, by providing calculus learning support, helping students prepare for the AP Calculus AB and BC exams and score a 5!
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Original, structured study materials developed by lead instructors.
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17 weekly LIVE review sessions along with online office hours during each Spring semesters ( January - May each year)
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A safe and moderated online community forum designed to foster collaborative learning and academic support for high school math level students worldwide.
Experience a place provides clear guidance and accessible support that empowers every single student, regardless of age and background, to succeed in their personal academic journey. Join our safe and moderated online community and get a taste of the power of learning and growing together.
Meet Our Team
Our team is composed of a dedicated, global group of high school students spanning six time zones who excel in calculus and are passionate about sharing their knowledge to make high-quality academic support accessible to peers worldwide.
Every one of our student instructors has experience as a peer tutor in their school or local community, supporting classmates as they prepare for math exams. Along the way, we saw firsthand how powerful a supportive learning community can be in making challenging subjects like calculus more approachable, achievable, and fun!
Now, we’re paying it forward—by building a welcoming, collaborative space and providing the guidance, resources, and encouragement you need to succeed in learning calculus, whether you have the AP exam in mind or not!
Founder, Lead Instructor
D.J. Wang
Illinois, U.S.A
Hello everyone! My name is DJ, and I'm currently a Junior from Illinois. I self-studied Calculus 1, 2, back in 2021, and have since gone on to explore more advanced topics in mathematics. Whenever I think back to my experience with the AP Calculus BC Exam, I've always appreciated the strong study group I was in that supported me to deepen my knowledge an experience that ultimately led to a score of 5. Now, my goal is to help you accomplish your goals in the same way!
Lead Instructor
Wesley Chan
Taipei, Taiwan
My name is Wesley, and I am currently a Junior studying in Taiwan. Having self-taught Calculus 1 and 2 and successfully completed the UIUC Calculus 3 course during my freshman year, earning an A+. My mathematical experience extends to areas such as linear algebra, introductory abstract algebra, and an initial exploration of manifolds.
Student Instructor
Shilohk Navaneethakrishnan
Texas, U.S.A.
Hi! My name is Shilohk, and I'm currently in my Senior year of high school. My passion for math stems from self-studying Precalculus in 8th grade, and I've since branched out into computer science and physics. I believe math isn't just about rote memorization of textbooks; the study techniques employed to learn the curriculum are vital for true understanding. For this reason, I'm excited to be working in FractalCalc.
Student Instructor
Helen SHAO
Illinois, U.S.A.
hi guys i’m helen and i’m a senior at the illinois math and science academy (imsa). i took the ap calc bc test my junior year and got a 5, and i plan on studying biomedical engineering in college! in my free time i like to spend time with my friends, read, and do crafts!
Student Instructor
Evan Lee
Illinois, U.S.A.
hi im evan im a senior at imsa. i’m pretty okay at math so i’ll try my best to answer any questions. i like to play brawl stars and spend time with my gf.
Student Instructor
Daniel Zhang
Washington, U.S.A.
Hi, I’m daniel and I love math and teaching math, getting a 5 on AP Calc BC (10th grade) and stats (11th). I also love doing math competitions, hanging out with friends, and playing piano and minecraft! I’m excited to help this community :)
Student Instructor
Tehreem Hussain
Edmonton, Canada
Hi! I’m Tehreem, a grade eleven student who loves math and helping others figure out tricky calculus problems. I play the piano in my free time and enjoy finding new ways to learn and stay creative. I’m excited to be part of FractalCalc and help make AP Calculus feel a little easier for everyone!
Student Instructor
CAm Manzo
Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Hello! My name is Cam and I'm a senior at Phillips Academy in Andover. I enjoy coding, linguistics, and walking my dog. I've studied many applications of math like information theory and intermediate mechanics. Of course, I'm also passionate about calculus and excited to meet you all in FractalCalc.
Student Instructor
John Kim
Illinois, U.S.A.
Hi! My name is John, and I’m currently a student at Centennial High School. I have a strong interest in mathematics, particularly calculus, and I enjoy exploring both its theory and applications. I earned a 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam and have since taken Calculus III: Analytic Geometry, where I expanded my understanding of multivariable calculus and geometric reasoning. I believe that learning math is most effective when concepts are clearly explained and built step by step, and I’m excited to work with you all!
Student Instructor
Max Sun
Hi! My name is Max, and I’m currently a junior in high school. I’m in AP Calculus BC right now with an A in the class, and I got a 5 on the AP Precalculus exam last year. Outside of class, I participate in Science Olympiad, Science Fair, & the USABO. I am also currently learning R & Vue. In my free time, you can probably find me browsing wikipedia, listening to kpop (gllit!), or reading webtoons.
Illinois, U.S.A.
Student Instructor
Brandon Loya
Hi, my name is Brandon Loya, but I go by Digi for the most part and I am a 17 year old senior. I have taken 14 AP classes over my high school career as well as had a Mathematics graduate student teach me Calculus 2. I enjoy working on PCs and computer parts as well as play games such as Minecraft. I hope to be a resource for y'all and am open to most AP related questions if they ever arise!
Colorado, U.S.A.
Student Instructor
Andrew Kim
Hey, I’m Andrew! I’m high school senior from New England. I’m kind of a bookworm. My favorite books is the Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera. I also like math as well! I’m taking Linear Algebra this spring semester. I’m learning R (programming langauge) as well and would consider myself somewhat proficient. I’m very glad to be here :D
New England, U.S.A.