I am Royford, and I recently finished my PhD in Computer Science at Virginia Tech. My academic background includes strong foundations in both mathematics and computer science, and I earned A+ grades in Calculus I and II, as well as in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. I have also served as a teaching assistant for courses such as Data Structures and Algorithms and have experience teaching Computer Systems at Virginia Tech. I enjoy helping students understand challenging material...
I am Royford, and I recently finished my PhD in Computer Science at Virginia Tech. My academic background includes strong foundations in both mathematics and computer science, and I earned A+ grades in Calculus I and II, as well as in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. I have also served as a teaching assistant for courses such as Data Structures and Algorithms and have experience teaching Computer Systems at Virginia Tech. I enjoy helping students understand challenging material and would bring an interactive and supportive approach to tutoring.
I have experience teaching Computer Systems at Virginia Tech to classes of more than 50 undergraduate students, covering topics such as operating systems, C programming, and computer networks. In my teaching, I have used a combination of slides, whiteboards, and an iPad to walk students through problems and procedures step by step. I find this approach especially effective for subjects such as calculus and discrete mathematics, where students often benefit from seeing how a proof, derivation, or algorithm develops from one step to the next. For online instruction, I use tools such as the Zoom whiteboard to provide the same interactive experience. In the classroom, I also try to maintain eye contact with students and ask questions throughout the lesson to make sure they remain engaged rather than simply listening passively. I encourage students to stop me at any time if they have a question or if something is unclear, so that the class remains interactive, comfortable, and focused on genuine understanding.
During my college teaching experience, I received positive feedback from students about both my teaching materials and my approach. One student noted that my personalized PowerPoint slides were more helpful than the pre-made course materials, while another described me as excellent at delivering lectures and always available to answer questions, adding that they wished more students attended my lectures.
