Ian T.

MIT Engineering PhD + Harvard MBA with a Passion for Teaching STEM

MIT Engineering PhD + Harvard MBA with a Passion for Teaching STEM

Hello! I am a highly experienced, results-oriented tutor who has provided thousands of hours of personalized instruction to a very diverse set of students, in terms of both age and ability. I pride myself on not only ensuring that you internalize the knowledge you need to succeed, but also more importantly that you gain real intuition and mastery for lasting success in your subject, be computer science or reading proficiency. I love to bond with people, am very patient, and truly enjoy helping students learn to appreciate life-long learning. You can rest assured that I will provide you with the most rewarding tutoring services you can find. Having already earned four (working on five) engineering degrees from MIT and an MBA from Harvard Business School, I am your guy if you need transformative change in your academic performance, if you need someone to help you refine your current skills, or if you are looking to achieve the highest possible scores on standardized tests.

My rigorous and comprehensive approach to tutoring primarily science, math, engineering, programming, college admissions, and all standardized testing is guaranteed to have significant impact if you are open to learning. My track record of success is filled with students who have achieved their academic goals, from admission to top universities to successful turnaround stories about students who had been struggling in school. Each of my students have come away from my sessions with a strong mastery of whatever material they seek to learn, and a newfound love of learning. It is my nuanced approach that emphasizes attention to detail and individualized focus on your success that makes the difference and will have you making the rapid improvement in academic performance that you are hoping for. If you are serious about mastering a subject or want to achieve exceptional testing results, please feel free to contact me and inquire about how I could best serve you. I also provide guidance on university applications and interview preparation assistance to prospective management consultants.

A bit about me: I grew up in a large and transient U.S. Army family that hopped back and forth between Germany and the United States. I am an Eagle Scout, and have been active in sports and travel endeavors for as far back as I can remember. I entered MIT at age 17, where over the past decade I have completed bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering, master's degrees in mechanical engineering and technology policy, and am in the process of completing my PhD in mechanical engineering. I am also an MBA candidate at Harvard Business School.

As for industry experience, I have worked most recently as a generalist management consultant at McKinsey & Company, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and at Samsung's global headquarters in South Korea. I have also worked as an aerospace engineer at Boeing and automotive engineer at both BMW at their major engineering facility in Germany and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles at their headquarters in Michigan.

My approach to tutoring begins with significant inquiry and observation. I learn who my student is at both personal and work-related levels. I bond with you, build trust and rapport, and identify what style of teaching serves you best. I create a tailored program of instruction that is fluid and flexible so that I can provide you with the absolute best quality education for whatever subject matter you are wanting to master. I use a variety of tools, from practice exams to visual portrayals of concepts to hands-on exercises. My lessons are very interactive and engaging so that students are themselves leading their own learning and taking ownership of their academic trajectories, including their successes. I run very effective virtual sessions through Zoom and Skype for many of my students, which I find is highly effective. Lessons typically last 90 minutes each, and most of my students meet with me between 1 and 3 times per week.

I look forward to your inquiry regarding how we may embark together on a mutually rewarding educational journey.