Kerri Keng
Math & Science Coach | Academic & College Counselor
Kerri obtained her Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. She double-majored in Biomedical Engineering and Applied Mathematics in undergraduate. She has ten years of experiences in academia and industry, ranging from biomedical research to coaching engineers. Her interdisciplinary perspectives made her an innovate coach in project-based learning, tutoring, and critical thinking.
Her passion in STEM and academic coaching began her journey in education. She has been sharing the joy of learning and a well-rounded perspective with students as young as four. Kerri works with all styles of learners, from public school students to homeschool explorers. Besides the role of chief coach in Melody & Chord Creative Learning, she's also teaching math, STEM, and computer programming in a local private school and a non-profit education organization. Since she knows many of her students for year, she helps them apply to the colleges that are the best fits for them.
Kerri's talent and love for music inspired her to teach children and adults to play the piano from their hearts. She believes that developing the individual's interest and sense for music is the key to lifetime enjoyment for playing the piano. Kerri was invited to compose for a high-tech company's product video, and wrote a book "Charting through Music with Melody & Chord" on learning and being creative with piano.
David Morton
STEM Coach | Language & ESL Coach
David has trained at MIT for Design Thinking. He has decades of hands-on engineering experience in automobile, carbon-fiber, and manufacturing. He is an amazing problem solver and encourages all of his students to develop the skill. He teaches students to use engineering as a tool to understand the world.
Besides David’s engineering mind, he also coaches students English and Spanish. More than just teaching the language, he puts on the engineering lens on to introduce all aspects of the culture and background that develop the language. His approach allows the students to naturally apply the languages. He has worked with students at all ages, from young readers from schools in the South Bay to high school students who need to ace their SAT. Moreover, he has also led international camps for students from China. His creative, fun teaching approach has attracted students of all ages in the South Bay.
Srimal de Mel
Piano, Composition, Music Production Coach
Srimal de Mel is a professional musician from Torrance, California. His work can be found under the moniker “Dynamic De Mel”. He has performed across the nation, including the Reno Jazz Festival, the Washington Women in Jazz Festival, and the Central Avenue Jazz Festival. Srimal is a graduate of CSU Fullerton with a BM in Jazz Studies. He is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, and an alumnus of El Camino. Srimal loves to teach piano and has been doing so for years. Students of all ages love his lessons. He emphasizes relaxation, efficiency, and soft skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Students with a desire to learn will do very well here!