I'm an incoming PhD student at the University of California, Berkeley where my research will focus on computational thermomechanics -- basically simulating heat shields for rockets during atmospheric reentry. I have maintained a standard of academic excellence, exemplified by a perfect graduate GPA and perfect 5 AP scores on Calculus BC, Physics C Mechanics and E&M, and seven other AP exams. I tutor advanced subjects in math, physics, and mechanical engineering, and my teaching experience...
I'm an incoming PhD student at the University of California, Berkeley where my research will focus on computational thermomechanics -- basically simulating heat shields for rockets during atmospheric reentry. I have maintained a standard of academic excellence, exemplified by a perfect graduate GPA and perfect 5 AP scores on Calculus BC, Physics C Mechanics and E&M, and seven other AP exams. I tutor advanced subjects in math, physics, and mechanical engineering, and my teaching experience includes 1-on-1 tutoring, working as a teaching assistant in undergrad, and guest lecturing for graduate-level engineering seminars. I also spent two summer internships working as a crash structures engineer at Tesla, using these exact skills to improve vehicle safety.
When it comes to my tutoring approach, I believe that the best value I can provide as a tutor is teaching you the skills of learning, not just lecturing from a textbook. I'm happy to clarify concepts, help you derive formulas, and point you to additional high quality resources, but most of my tutoring approach involves working side-by-side with you to solve problems. This is where I can catch gaps in your process, coach your problem-solving method, and provide step-by-step examples. I explore teaching methods including mathematical derivations, visualizations, worked examples, problem-solving strategies, and more to determine what works best for each student.
I am a good fit for advanced high school or college students in STEM fields who are interested in a long-term tutor to develop subject mastery. I am an enthusiastic, high-energy tutor with a passion for both STEM subjects and the practice of teaching. The most important quality I look for in a student is genuine motivation. If you're looking for a long-term tutor who will help you build up mathematical rigor and a strong intuition, please go ahead and book a lesson with me! I'm looking forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
