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Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Researcher - Future Professor
Andrew E.

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I am a Ph.D. researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University, where I also earned my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. I am currently completing my M.S. in Mechanical Engineering concurrently with my doctoral work. My academic focus and research experience allow me to explain complex technical topics clearly and in practical terms that students can connect to real-world applications.

My tutoring background consists of two main areas: Supplemental Instruction...

I am a Ph.D. researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University, where I also earned my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. I am currently completing my M.S. in Mechanical Engineering concurrently with my doctoral work. My academic focus and research experience allow me to explain complex technical topics clearly and in practical terms that students can connect to real-world applications.

My tutoring background consists of two main areas: Supplemental Instruction and one-on-one tutoring. As a Supplemental Instructor for Higher Mathematics for Engineers & Scientists I, I led biweekly review sessions that I personally designed to reinforce both conceptual understanding and applied problem solving. These sessions were open to classes of 30 to 40 undergraduate engineering students. In addition, I have provided individual tutoring for Engineering Thermodynamics I and II through the Engineering Opportunities Center at Texas Tech, as well as personal tutoring for a 13-year-old family member in basic mathematics.

My approach combines the Socratic method, asking guiding questions to lead students toward discovery, with the use of metaphors, analogies, and mental models to simplify difficult concepts. I believe every student learns differently, and my goal is to find the way each student best internalizes new information. Whether working with university students tackling Thermodynamics or younger learners building math fundamentals, I strive to turn confusion into clarity and give my students confidence in their own reasoning.

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Education

Texas Tech University
Mechanical Engineer
Texas Tech University
Masters
Texas Tech University
PhD

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  • Hourly Rate: $65
  • Rate details: Groups (2+): 20% off/Student/hr; Sessions > 2 hours: 20% off; College students: 25% off; ***ONLY 1 DISCOUNT MAY BE APPLIED PER SESSION***
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 10/23/2025

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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ACT Math

ACT Math

ACT Math rewards speed and decision-making, not perfection. I work with students to strengthen their core algebra, geometry, and function reasoning skills while building smart shortcuts and time-saving techniques. With a focused strategy, students can greatly improve pacing and accuracy — unlocking higher section scores.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I specialize in helping students build strong foundational algebra skills that support success in all later math courses. As a Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. student, I use clear explanations and real-world examples to make abstract concepts feel intuitive. I work at the student’s pace to ensure confidence with equations, graphing, word problems, and logical reasoning. My goal is for students to not only improve grades — but to truly understand why the math works.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is the turning point where math starts to feel less like steps and more like systems — and I love helping students make that shift. I guide learners through functions, polynomial behavior, logarithms, radicals, and introductory trigonometry with clarity and patience. As a Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. student, I connect complex ideas to practical meaning so students gain confidence solving unfamiliar problems. My priority is helping them move from memorizing procedures to recognizing patterns and thinking mathematically.
AutoCAD

AutoCAD

As a Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. student, I use Autodesk Inventor regularly for part modeling, assemblies, and design communication in my research. I help new users quickly understand sketches, constraints, features, and solid modeling workflows so they can create designs with accuracy and intent. Whether you're working on class projects, robotics, or engineering design tasks, I can help you build real confidence in Inventor.
Calculus

Calculus

Calculus is the language of change, and I enjoy helping students finally see why derivatives and integrals work—not just how to compute them. I recently began tutoring Calculus at the college level, and I draw from my strong engineering background where these concepts are applied constantly. I specialize in breaking down limits, differentiation rules, optimization, related rates, and foundational integration into clear processes that make sense step-by-step. My goal is to replace confusion with confidence so students can succeed through both the conceptual and computational sides of Calculus.
Differential Equations

Differential Equations

Group tutoring for Differential Equations 1 at Texas Tech University.
Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

As a Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. student conducting research in structural mechanics and advanced manufacturing, I work with real engineering systems every day. I help students connect core concepts — such as forces, materials, motion, and energy — to the equations and models used in class. My tutoring is focused on building problem-solving confidence through clear physical reasoning, visualization, and step-by-step breakdowns. Whether you’re struggling with statics, stress analysis, or engineering fundamentals, I can help you translate the theory into engineering intuition.
Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel

I use Microsoft Excel constantly in my engineering research and personal work to analyze data, automate calculations, and build clean, professional reports. I have created GPA-tracking and future projection spreadsheets, business-style tax logs for gig-work income (DoorDash), and custom tools on the fly for budgeting or performance tracking. My skills include formulas, lookup functions (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), pivot tables, conditional formatting, data visualization, and workflow automation. I focus on making Excel feel intuitive and tailored to real-world needs so students walk away with skills they can use immediately.
Physics

Physics

Physics makes so much more sense when the math is tied directly to the motion and forces we see in real life. As a Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. student, I work with Newton’s laws, energy, momentum, and rotational motion constantly in my research and coursework. I help students translate word problems into clean diagrams and step-by-step solutions, so they can understand why the answer is correct — not just plug numbers into equations.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

Experienced math tutor supporting both middle and high school students. I specialize in helping students who feel stuck or anxious by breaking concepts into simple, understandable steps. Reliable, patient, and committed to their progress.
Precalculus

Precalculus

Precalculus is where students start thinking like future calculus learners—analyzing functions, transforming trigonometry into power tools, and recognizing patterns beneath the algebra. As a Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. student who tutors at the college level, I help students build a strong foundation in trigonometry, limits-style reasoning, conics, and exponential/logarithmic behavior. My sessions focus on intuition and pattern recognition so solving tough problems feels natural rather than overwhelming. By strengthening the right skills here, students enter Calculus with real confidence—not fear.
SAT Math

SAT Math

SAT Math isn’t about doing more problems — it’s about doing the right ones efficiently. I help students identify the patterns the SAT reuses, build quick recognition skills, and apply simple strategies that avoid the common traps. My approach focuses on clarity, confidence, and maximizing score gains without stress.
Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics becomes far more manageable when ideas like energy transfer, heat, and equilibrium are grounded in physical intuition rather than memorized equations. I have a strong academic background in thermodynamics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and I have tutored multiple college students through the course — including one who raised their performance from struggling at the edge of failing to earning an A within just a few weeks. I focus on step-by-step clarity with the First and Second Laws, state properties, PV-relations, cycles, and problem-solving strategies so students can apply the material confidently and independently.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

Trigonometry tends to feel abstract until the relationships finally “click,” and I love guiding students to that moment. As a Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. student, I use clear visual reasoning and real applications to help students master trig identities, unit circle logic, and function behavior. My goal is to turn frustration into confidence so students can approach every trig problem with a reliable strategy.
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