My name is Zachary, and I’m writing to express my enthusiasm for mentoring your student as an academic tutor. I’m an Electrical and Computer Engineering student at UC San Diego, and much of my work has focused on helping students understand not only how to solve problems, but why those problems matter in the real world.
For the last four years, I’ve taught physics, outdoor education, robotics, mathematics, and data science to students from elementary to middle school. Most recently, I...
My name is Zachary, and I’m writing to express my enthusiasm for mentoring your student as an academic tutor. I’m an Electrical and Computer Engineering student at UC San Diego, and much of my work has focused on helping students understand not only how to solve problems, but why those problems matter in the real world.
For the last four years, I’ve taught physics, outdoor education, robotics, mathematics, and data science to students from elementary to middle school. Most recently, I served as an instructor at The Bishop’s School, where I taught robotics, math, and data science. My approach centers on making abstract ideas intuitive through hands-on experiences. I’ve found that students become more confident and motivated when they see how concepts connect to real technologies and real phenomena.
For example, I’ve taught electromagnetism by having students build small speakers to visualize the relationship between current, magnetic fields, and motion. I’ve introduced trigonometry and calculus through signal-processing projects, such as demonstrating how the Teager Energy Operator can be used in audio-based deepfake detection. When students realize that the math they’re learning powers everyday technologies, their curiosity naturally grows.
My goal as a tutor is to bring that same clarity and relevance to every session. I care deeply about helping students not only complete their assignments, but also build lasting intuition and confidence in their problem-solving abilities.
I would be honored to bring my experience, teaching philosophy, and passion for STEM into each lesson. Thank you for your time and consideration—I would love the opportunity to support your student and help them see the usefulness and beauty of what they’re learning.
Sincerely,
Zachary
UC San Diego – Electrical & Computer Engineering
