My academic and professional journey has been defined by a commitment to mastering the "first principles" of engineering, mathematics, and physics. I recently graduated with my Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley and will be continuing in a PhD Fellowship this fall, researching computational thermomechanics for materials at ultra-high temperatures. I have maintained a standard of high-level quantitative excellence, exemplified by my perfect score of 170 on the...
My academic and professional journey has been defined by a commitment to mastering the "first principles" of engineering, mathematics, and physics. I recently graduated with my Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley and will be continuing in a PhD Fellowship this fall, researching computational thermomechanics for materials at ultra-high temperatures. I have maintained a standard of high-level quantitative excellence, exemplified by my perfect score of 170 on the Quantitative section of the GRE. This rigorous academic foundation is bolstered by two summers of industry experience as a crashworthiness Analysis Engineering intern at Tesla, where I applied advanced physics and calculus to solve critical safety challenges in vehicle design.
My experience includes one-on-one tutoring from the high school to college level, working as undergraduate engineering course staff, lecturing graduate-level engineering seminars, and providing academic and professional coaching through various student organizations. My teaching philosophy centers around anchoring abstract concepts to real-world applications and analogies as I believe physical intuition and mathematical rigor are both necessary. To this end, I explore teaching methods including mathematical derivations, visualizations, 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 subject mastery, not just to pass a class. I am an enthusiastic, high-energy tutor with a passion for both the subjects and the practice of teaching. The most important quality I look for in a student is genuine motivation. If you are eager to engage deeply with the material and commit to thorough understanding, I welcome students of all backgrounds and current skill levels to reach out and discuss how we can achieve your academic goals.
