Civil engineer with a passion for learning, teaching and building

Arya A.

I’m a civil engineer with the state of California (I build bridges that keep you moving). I am currently one exam away from being a professionally licensed engineer in the state, and I have a true passion for learning and expanding my knowledge of math, physics and science. More than that, I love teaching and explaining what I know. Few subjects in school are a part of daily life more than math, and mastering this fundamental subject gives you the confidence to master other subjects in your education. I have worked with kids of all ages and it was and continues to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I helped with day-to-day tasks, helped provide a structured and well-balanced day, and regularly helped with homework, especially math-related subjects. The ages of the kids ranged anywhere from 6 years old up to 18 years old.

I am also the father of a 16 month old who has taught me a completely new meaning to the word: patience. I know everyone has their own learning pace and learning style and my teaching style is to adapt to those needs. My approach is to create an environment that allows a student to feel comfortable about making mistakes, as we all do. The goal is to learn from those mistakes and walk away with a better understanding of the why and how of it all. I use real-world and relatable examples as a means to more simply explain topics and to make them more fun. I particularly enjoy doing math, especially problem solving that requires some critical thinking. I excel at algebra, calculus and trigonometry and find the more difficult a problem is, the better the feeling when you solve it. There is nothing better than having that "aha!" moment when you learn a subject that seems daunting at first. I strive to help students reach that moment.