Every student is capable
Every student can learn. We begin with what they solidly understand and build from there, one step at a time.
About Luminova
Education built around understanding and independence
Meet the instructors at Luminova Education and explore the principles that guide every lesson.
Help students understand the ideas behind the procedures
Luminova Education supports high-school students in mathematics, physics and computer science through clear explanations, deliberate practice and thoughtful family communication.
The goal is not to complete work on a student's behalf. Instruction should help students interpret problems, choose strategies, explain their reasoning and gradually work with greater independence.
Founder & instructor
Felix Huang
Felix has more than 20 years of experience teaching high-school subjects. He founded Luminova Education to connect more closely with students and have the flexibility to tailor instruction to their individual needs.
Education
Master’s degree in mathematics from the University of Washington; master’s degree in computer science from Arizona State University.
Teaching experience
More than 20 years teaching high-school subjects.
Course focus
AP Physics, SAT preparation, AMC preparation and AP Computer Science A.
Languages
English and Chinese.
Instructor
David Huang
David has five years of experience teaching high-school physics. He helps students build their understanding of physics and prepare for AP Physics and the SAT.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in applied physics from the University of Washington.
Teaching experience
Five years teaching high-school physics.
Course focus
AP Physics and SAT preparation.
Languages
English and Chinese.
What students and parents say
Students and parents share their experiences with our instructors.
Instructor: Felix Huang
Mr. Huang provided invaluable support to my son during his AP Physics 1 test prep class. His thorough and high-quality study materials were instrumental in my son’s achievement — a score of 5 on the AP Physics 1 exam in May 2025. Mr. Huang’s structured approach, rigorous teaching style, and comprehensive coverage of the exam content enabled my son to fully grasp the concepts and greatly boosted his confidence for this self-study exam.
We deeply appreciate Mr. Huang’s dedication, patience, and expertise, and we highly recommend his class to anyone seeking to excel in AP Physics 1.
Instructor: Felix Huang
I took Mr. Huang's AP Physics 1 Test Prep class in spring 2025. That is a great class. His teaching style may seem intense at times, but it also helps drill key points to keep in mind when tackling problems in AP Physics 1, mainly when deriving equations or diagrams. He also effectively explains how to connect concepts and laws as he tackles key challenges, showing his own work process, which helped me develop a line of reasoning that simplified the issues I had with understanding the course. With his help, I navigated the tricky FRQs and MCQs in Physics and scored a 5 on the AP Physics 1 Exam in May 2025.
Instructor: Felix Huang
We had an incredible experience with the AP Physics 2 test prep class, thanks to Mr. Huang. His exceptional guidance and meticulous preparation were instrumental in my son’s success. Mr. Huang provided us with high-quality study materials that effectively assisted my son in achieving a score of 5 on the AP Physics 2 exam in May 2024. His structured approach not only ensured comprehensive test preparation but also laid a strong foundation in physics concepts.
Mr. Huang, with his exceptional patience and prompt responses to questions, ensured my son comprehended the material thoroughly. His guidance instilled immense confidence in my son, preparing him well for the exam. We wholeheartedly appreciate his dedication and highly recommend this class to anyone seeking to excel in AP Physics 2!
Instructor: Felix Huang
We are incredibly grateful to Mr. Huang for the outstanding support they provided to my son. With their expert guidance, he achieved a perfect score of 5 in AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, and AP Computer Science in May 2025 — a testament to both his hard work and the high-quality instruction he received.
Mr. Huang was not only knowledgeable but also patient and genuinely invested in my son’s success. He explained complex concepts clearly and kept him motivated throughout the process. The personalized attention and structured approach made a huge difference in his confidence and academic performance.
Thank you again Mr. Huang.
Instructor: Felix Huang
Mr. Huang is an amazing AP Calculus AB teacher and the tutoring sessions really helped me get a 5 in May 2026. For AP Physics 2 as well, the classes and explanations are very clear and help me understand many topics in a profound way.
Instructor: Felix Huang
I highly recommend Felix Huang as an AP Physics instructor. Over 5 months of weekly sessions (both group class and tutor), his broad knowledge of the subjects and pragmatic teaching approach helped my daughter significantly improve her two AP physics subjects to get 5 and 4 on AP Physics 1 and 2 exams in May 2026 respectively. He identified my daughter's weak spots and targeted them directly with thorough explanation and rigorous problem solving.
Instructor: Felix Huang
I highly recommend Mr. Huang to those who want to achieve high! In three months, he helped my daughter bring up her AP Computer Science score from C to A and get 5 in AP CS exam in May 2021. Starting in the summer, Mr. Huang encouraged her and worked with her on USACO. In December 2021, my daughter won USACO Bronze competition and achieved Silver level. It was his dedication and great passion in teaching that inspired her. From her words “mommy, I don’t have any talent in computer science” to “I am thinking about computer science or electrical engineering major”, my daughter got the admission to electrical engineering major in a prestigious University. Mr. Huang, thank you so much!
Four principles that guide instruction
Our teaching philosophy has helped many students succeed. It is built on four principles:
Understanding before memorization
Students should know what a method means, when it applies and how to check whether an answer is reasonable.
Purposeful practice builds confidence
Practice helps students recognize patterns, address gaps and apply ideas in new situations. By practicing explanations of their reasoning, students build confidence and learn to work independently.
Families deserve clarity
Parents should understand the current focus, expected practice and signs of progress without receiving unnecessary private details.
Academic integrity
Support the student without replacing the student.
Luminova instructors should help students understand and complete their own work. They should not take examinations, complete graded assignments or produce application work on a student's behalf.
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