Throughout middle school and high school I had excellent grades and often tutored classmates in subjects where they experienced challenges (this was often in subjects such as Algebra, Calculus, Physics, and English Language Arts). I took part in the International Baccalaureate Program and received my IB Diploma at the end of my high school studies. I performed exceptionally on standardized tests, receiving a 34 on the ACT and going on to study Mechanical Engineering at MIT. During my time at...
Throughout middle school and high school I had excellent grades and often tutored classmates in subjects where they experienced challenges (this was often in subjects such as Algebra, Calculus, Physics, and English Language Arts). I took part in the International Baccalaureate Program and received my IB Diploma at the end of my high school studies. I performed exceptionally on standardized tests, receiving a 34 on the ACT and going on to study Mechanical Engineering at MIT. During my time at MIT, I continue polishing my skills in Calculus and Physics through my engineering coursework. My main technical coursework included: Mechanics and Materials, Introduction to Design, Electronics for Mechanical Systems, Dynamics and Controls I & II, Product Engineering Processes, Numerical Computation, Thermal-Fluids Engineering, Measurement and Instrumentation, Introduction to EECS via Robotics, Introduction to Python, Introduction to Music Technology, Introduction to Machine Learning, Bio-inspired Robotics, Introduction to Robotics.
I previously tutored at a school in my hometown called Engineering for Kids. There, we covered engineering concepts such as mathematics, computer programming, and robotics using a variety of teaching tools such as Lego Mindstorms and Scratch, a block based coding platform. My students were primarily in middle school and were exploring their interests in engineering. I went on to create my own curriculum for computer programming using the Scratch platform and visited an orphanage in Guatemala City, Guatemala to teach a 2 week summer camp in coding and engineering concepts. The students were in middle school and high school and my goal was to provide exposure to career possibilities for underprivileged children. These experiences were in a classroom setting, however, I often worked with students 1 on 1 throughout my time as an educator. I focus on teaching fundamentals and use relatable examples to better engage my student's interests.
