Hello! I'm Nicky! I'm currently a junior enrolled at Clark University, pursuing dual degrees in both Computer Science and Interactive Media & Game Development. I'm constantly looking to discover new things to better my own skills and develop interesting projects. I love learning and I want others to experience the same enjoyment I feel when exploring new concepts and ideas.
I've always enjoyed math and found myself proficient in it to the point where I started tutoring my classmates...
Hello! I'm Nicky! I'm currently a junior enrolled at Clark University, pursuing dual degrees in both Computer Science and Interactive Media & Game Development. I'm constantly looking to discover new things to better my own skills and develop interesting projects. I love learning and I want others to experience the same enjoyment I feel when exploring new concepts and ideas.
I've always enjoyed math and found myself proficient in it to the point where I started tutoring my classmates during Calculus I. I've continued tutoring Calculus since my senior year of high school and have now started tutoring for Calculus II as well. Tutoring fellow peers in the past has given me insight on how to properly convey the importance of understanding the question, theories, and applications needed for each problem. I try to break down every concept into its fundamental properties; understanding why something works is always better than blindly following a formula.
I've been programming since 9th grade, starting with C# but branching out into other languages such as Java and C++. Using C#, I've developed three award-winning games in Unity that have won competitions hosted by my university's IGDA chapter. These games, developed through a contest called a "game jam," were made in 48 hours and demanded teamwork across multiple disciplines. These game jams proved to be beneficial in explaining programming since I had to express the feasibility of each suggested feature to people who have next to no knowledge in coding. This was a great teaching experience because not only did I learn how to explain programming concepts in simple terms, but I was also able to show the application of those concepts in real-time.
I know these topics might initially seem arcane, but there's nothing magical about them once you break them down into their smallest parts. Just know that nothing in these courses are impossible to comprehend, and as long as you try your best, I truly believe you can succeed.
