I'm a PhD student in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NC State, where I research high-speed combustion and fluid dynamics. My academic background spans calculus, differential equations, physics, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics — subjects I apply hands-on in my research every day. I completed my undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering and have spent years working through the same material that trips up most intro-level students, so I know exactly where the hard parts are.
My...
I'm a PhD student in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NC State, where I research high-speed combustion and fluid dynamics. My academic background spans calculus, differential equations, physics, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics — subjects I apply hands-on in my research every day. I completed my undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering and have spent years working through the same material that trips up most intro-level students, so I know exactly where the hard parts are.
My tutoring approach starts with diagnosis. Before jumping into problem-solving, I figure out where the conceptual gap actually lives — because usually a student struggling with integrals isn't bad at calculus, they're missing one foundational piece. Once we find it, I build from there using plain language and real examples before introducing formalism. I've tutored peers and younger students one-on-one throughout undergrad and into grad school, and I've found that most students just need someone to slow down and explain the "why" behind the mechanics.
I work best with high school students and college freshmen and sophomores who are willing to engage — not just looking for answers, but actually trying to understand. If that's you, I'd love to help.
