Mathematics and Biophysics Student at Emory University

Nathan R.

I'm currently in my senior year at Emory University studying mathematics and biophysics. In my free time, I help lead an international nonprofit called Tech For Good, Inc. that specializes in educational outreach and technology development in rural areas.

I'm incredibly passionate about helping students uncover intuition behind concepts through a visualization centered approach. I used to struggle immensely through my educational journey, as I fought to understand material in the way that makes sense to me—that didn't involve the memorization of unstructured facts stitched together in a haphazard way. In my teaching, I intertwine a historical and logical narrative to guide the development of key ideas and help students understand—rather than memorize—concepts. The student is in the driver's seat, first and foremost. In my sessions, students embark on an adventure of learning, rediscovering ideas, finding new ways of thinking, and engaging their inner curiosity. I also emphasize the power of using AI tools responsibly during the learning process. These tools are becoming indispensable in modern education, and I hope to develop students' abilities to learn effectively using the latest LLMs. I hope these tools will foster a newfound excitement on their capabilities and, consequently, of the learning process itself.

I have been tutoring professionally for the past seven years, in subjects ranging from mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, and computer science. I have also been a supplementary instructor at Emory University for Calculus II. I usually teach one-on-one and welcome students of all ages, usually from middle school to college.

I am an avid photographer and enjoy digital design, 3D modeling, and UI/UX design. I collect textbooks from various disciplines, ranging from emergency medicine to network theory. I also write short fiction and run in my free time.