My name is Aakash and passionate about teaching and helping others succeed. I have a Bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from UC Santa Cruz. Throughout my education, I have encountered various teaching styles. The teachers I respected most were those who engaged with students, identified those struggling, and provided the necessary support. These experiences inspired me to adopt a teaching approach that breathes new life into the material, helping students see it from a fresh perspective.
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My name is Aakash and passionate about teaching and helping others succeed. I have a Bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from UC Santa Cruz. Throughout my education, I have encountered various teaching styles. The teachers I respected most were those who engaged with students, identified those struggling, and provided the necessary support. These experiences inspired me to adopt a teaching approach that breathes new life into the material, helping students see it from a fresh perspective.
I completed formal TA training at UC Santa Cruz and was selected as an Academic Excellence Program tutor. I tutored college students for over a year in Calculus for Science, Engineering & Mathematics, and Intro Physics. I conducted weekly sessions, including group (5-10 students), small group (2-3 students), and 1x1 sessions. My efforts helped students achieve high grades, with some earning As. In high school, I also tutored 9th and 10th-grade students in Pre-Calculus, Algebra 1 and 2, and Pre-Algebra. My tutoring style ensures that all students are on the same page before moving on to new topics. I focus on building self-esteem by helping students realize their potential. My approach includes walking through problems step-by-step, assigning individual or group problems to solve independently, reviewing solutions to ensure understanding, and providing practice problems and additional resources for further practice.
I have strong credentials, including a SAT Math Level 2 score of 730 and an ACT Math score of 33. My AP exam scores include a 4 in AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, and AP Physics. I cleared the GIFTED Math placement exam and was placed into Advanced Pre-Algebra in 6th grade. I graduated high school with high honors and received the Principal Academic Excellence Award. My grades in relevant courses include a B+ in Adv Pre-Algebra, an A- in Adv Algebra, an A in Algebra 2, Precalculus/Trig, and Honors Calculus, and a B in AP Calculus AB. Additionally, I exceeded standards in the CA Early Assessment Program for Math.
