Math & Mechanical Engineering Dual-Degree Student | Calculus & Physics

Isaac S.

I'm a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Houston pursuing a dual-degree path in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics. I completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, including Higher Level Mathematics and Physics, and have continued studying university-level calculus, linear algebra, and calculus-based physics.

I have two years of one-on-one tutoring experience in mathematics and physics, working with students in school courses, advanced mathematics programs, and exam preparation, including CLEP Calculus. I specialize in Calculus I and II, Linear Algebra, and Physics (Classical Mechanics), while also offering tutoring in precalculus and foundational mathematics.

In linear algebra, I help students understand systems of equations, row reduction, vector spaces, linear independence, span, bases, linear transformations, null spaces, rank, eigenvalues, and related concepts. In physics, I emphasize conceptual understanding, free-body diagrams, mathematical modeling, and systematic problem-solving.

My teaching approach is interactive and focused on developing genuine understanding. Rather than simply demonstrating solutions, I identify where a student's reasoning breaks down, explain the underlying concepts intuitively, and connect those ideas to the equations and formal methods. I want students to understand not only how to solve a problem, but why a method works and when to apply it.

I adapt my explanations to each student's learning style, using visual examples, guided practice, and progressively challenging problems. My goal is to help students develop the confidence and independence to approach unfamiliar problems on their own.