Mechanical Engineer Helping Students Master Math & Physics

Taylor W.

I am a mechanical engineer with over 10 years of professional experience applying math and physics to real-world engineering problems. I earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University, where I completed advanced coursework in calculus, differential equations, statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and calculus-based physics. I spent the last decade working in the aerospace and defense industry at Northrop Grumman, supporting complex engineering programs involving structural, vibration, and thermal analysis, reliability testing, and technical problem-solving.

Teaching and mentoring have been a consistent part of my career. I have mentored college seniors, new graduates, and early-career engineers in one-on-one and small-group settings, helping them understand math- and physics-based engineering concepts, review technical work, and build strong problem-solving habits. This teaching occurred in professional environments through design reviews, technical walkthroughs, and direct mentorship, where my role was to explain assumptions, equations, and reasoning—not just final answers.

I tutor mechanical engineering, physics, and math for high school students, college students, and adult learners. My tutoring style is calm, structured, and supportive. I focus on breaking problems into clear steps, explaining why methods work, and strengthening fundamentals so students can tackle new problems independently. My goal is to help students gain confidence, not just complete assignments, and to develop skills they can use long after our sessions end.