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Advanced Math, Engineering & High-Performance Coding Tutor
Mikel W.

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My passion for teaching is rooted in helping students connect complex math, physics, and engineering concepts to real-world applications. I graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering and a minor in artificial intelligence. I also hold a master's in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Illinois Tech and a master's in applied mathematics from the University of Washington. Today, I work professionally as a mathematician writing engineering software for an...

My passion for teaching is rooted in helping students connect complex math, physics, and engineering concepts to real-world applications. I graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering and a minor in artificial intelligence. I also hold a master's in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Illinois Tech and a master's in applied mathematics from the University of Washington. Today, I work professionally as a mathematician writing engineering software for an aerospace company, specializing in geometry, optimization, and high-performance computing (HPC). By bridging advanced academic theory with industry practice, I make complex topics highly accessible to university and high school students alike.

My formal teaching journey spans four years as an official university tutor, assisting students from my sophomore year through my master's degree. I led bi-weekly interactive drop-in sessions for physics, calculus, and foundational mechanical engineering courses like statics, while also spending countless hours guiding peers through dense coursework in informal study groups. These environments allowed me to refine a self-guided tutoring methodology. Instead of handing over answers, I ask targeted, leading questions that prompt students to discover the next step on their own while keeping the overarching problem in view.

With over a decade of programming experience in C/C++, Python, C#, and Fortran, I seamlessly integrate coding logic into math and engineering problems. I am highly comfortable guiding advanced students through parallel computing architectures, including cluster work with OpenMP, MPI, and CUDA. Whether you are navigating introductory calculus, complex engineering mechanics, or debugging optimization algorithms, my goal is to break down the material into manageable pieces and help you develop robust, long-term problem-solving habits.

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Education

Illinois Institute Of Technology
Aerospace Engineering
Illinois Institute Of Technology
Masters
University of Washington
Masters

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ACT Math

ACT Math

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from UW and work professionally as a mathematician writing engineering software. The ACT math section is a fast paced sprint covering a broad spectrum of subjects, and my background provides the deep fluency needed to solve these problems quickly and accurately. Because I work with complex mathematical logic, geometry, and trigonometry daily, I have an intuitive understanding of the fundamental rules tested under tight time constraints. This combination of graduate-level education and industry problem solving experience allows me to help students master essential formulas, time management strategies, and test taking pacing with a high level of expertise.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington and work professionally as a mathematician writing engineering software. Every complex algorithm I build relies on a rock-solid foundation of variables, linear equations, inequalities, and coordinate graphing. Because I use these fundamental rules of algebra constantly to solve engineering problems, I maintain a deep, practical mastery of introductory algebraic logic. This combination of a strong graduate education and industry application allows me to break down basic algebraic concepts with a high level of expertise.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington and work professionally as a mathematician writing engineering software. My daily work relies heavily on higher-level algebraic systems, including quadratic functions, matrices, exponential models, and complex numbers. Because I apply these advanced algebraic structures constantly to design mathematical algorithms, I possess a highly rigorous understanding of the subject. This combination of a strong graduate education and practical industry application allows me to break down complex algebraic functions and equations with a high level of expertise.
AutoCAD

AutoCAD

I hold a Master's degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and work professionally writing engineering software. Throughout my academic and professional career, I have utilized AutoCAD and advanced CAD methodologies to design, analyze, and simulate structural mechanical systems. Because I understand both the engineering theory and the practical software mechanics behind 2D drafting and 3D modeling, I maintain a deep, functional mastery of the platform. This combination of an advanced engineering background and industry software experience allows me to help students master tools, layers, and geometric layouts with a high level of expertise.
C

C

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from UW and work professionally writing high-performance computing (HPC) software. My experience with C focuses heavily on maintaining and optimizing critical legacy codebases that have not yet been migrated to C++. Because I regularly debug and refactor these foundational, low-level systems, I maintain a deep, practical mastery of procedural C syntax, pointer arithmetic, and direct memory management. This unique industry experience allows me to guide students through the specific nuances of legacy code, structure, and optimization with a high level of expertise.
C#

C#

My foundation in C# began with formal computer science coursework during my high school years at a local community college. Throughout my academic career, I applied this knowledge practically by utilizing C# to design user interfaces and graphical tools for undergraduate engineering clubs. Because I understand the core principles of the .NET framework and object-oriented structure, I maintain a strong, functional mastery of the language. This combined academic background and practical project experience allows me to help students master basic syntax, object-oriented concepts, and GUI design with a high level of expertise.
C++

C++

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from UW and work professionally writing high-performance computing (HPC) applications and heavy math backends. C++ is a core language in my day-to-day workflow, where I utilize object-oriented design, templates, and memory management to build complex simulations. Because I regularly develop parallelized, production-level code to solve high-level technical computing problems, I maintain a rigorous, practical mastery of the language. This background allows me to break down complex data structures, algorithms, and advanced C++ syntax with a high level of expertise.
Calculus

Calculus

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington and work professionally as a mathematician writing engineering software. My daily work relies heavily on advanced calculus, derivatives, and integration algorithms to model complex physical systems. Because I apply these concepts constantly in my industry role, I possess a deep, practical mastery of both single variable and multivariable calculus. This combination of a strong graduate education and industry application allows me to break down complex calculus proofs and theorems with a high level of expertise.
Computer Programming

Computer Programming

I hold an Applied Mathematics Master's degree from UW alongside a minor in Artificial Intelligence, which required a rigorous foundation in core computer science. My academic background heavily featured data structures, algorithm design, and discrete mathematics, which I now use daily as a professional software engineer. Because I actively apply these foundational computing principles to develop high-performance engineering software, I maintain a deep, practical mastery of programming logic. This combination of an AI-focused education and industry software development allows me to help students master coding, debugging, and data structures with a high level of expertise.
Computer Science

Computer Science

I work professionally as a software developer engineering high-performance technical applications and computationally heavy backends. My day-to-day development career relies entirely on a comprehensive mastery of core computer science fundamentals, object-oriented architecture, and algorithmic design. This industry experience is backed by a solid academic background, including an undergraduate minor in Artificial Intelligence and a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from UW. This unique combination of daily production programming and an advanced technical education allows me to help students master coding, debugging, and theory with a high level of expertise.
Data Analysis

Data Analysis

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from UW and work professionally as a mathematician designing complex technical software. My daily work involves building data pipelines, processing heavy numerical inputs, and analyzing model simulations to optimize engineering code performance. Because I use statistical tools, matrices, and programmatic workflows constantly to handle real-world dataset uncertainty, I possess a deep, practical mastery of data manipulation. This specialized background allows me to guide students through data frames, cleaning, and visualization with a high level of expertise.
Data Science

Data Science

I hold an Applied Mathematics Master's degree from UW alongside a minor in Artificial Intelligence, bridging the exact disciplines that define data science. Professionally, I develop proprietary optimization software and engineer heavy mathematical backends that turn raw engineering data into actionable predictive models. Because I work daily with the intersection of linear algebra, advanced statistical algorithms, and computational coding, I maintain a highly rigorous mastery of data architecture. This combination of advanced graduate math and industry software development allows me to break down complex modeling concepts with a high level of expertise.
Data Structures

Data Structures

I hold an Applied Mathematics Master's degree from UW and an undergraduate minor in Artificial Intelligence centered on core computer science foundations. My professional work building high-performance computing backends relies entirely on a deep mastery of memory optimization, big-O notation, and algorithmic efficiency. Because I write production code daily, I understand exactly how selecting the right memory structures, arrays, and lists impacts execution speed in heavy mathematical systems. This combination of an algorithmic education and industry software development allows me to break down complex trees, graphs, and search algorithms with a high level of expertise.
Differential Equations

Differential Equations

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington and work professionally as a mathematician writing engineering software. My industry work focuses heavily on dynamic systems modeling, which requires solving complex ordinary and partial differential equations on a daily basis. Because I write software that directly simulates physical forces using these mathematical systems, I have a deep, practical mastery of the subject. This combination of a strong graduate education and five years of industry application allows me to break down complex differential equations with a high level of expertise.
Discrete Math

Discrete Math

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from UW and an undergraduate minor in Artificial Intelligence, which heavily emphasized discrete structures. My background includes a rigorous, comprehensive mastery of formal logic, set theory, combinatorics, graph theory, and mathematical proofs. Because I work professionally writing engineering software, I utilize discrete logic daily to map out conditional states and complex computational frameworks. This specialized combination of advanced graduate math and a foundational AI education allows me to guide students through abstract proofs and discrete concepts with a high level of expertise.
Fortran

Fortran

I hold a Master's degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and work professionally utilizing Fortran to write computationally expensive algorithms. My experience with the language includes developing custom computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation codes during my graduate studies. Because I regularly work with legacy systems and high-performance mathematical libraries inherent to the language, I maintain a unique, practical mastery of its syntax. This background allows me to guide advanced engineering and math students through arrays, subroutines, and optimization with a high level of expertise.
Geometry

Geometry

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington and work professionally as a mathematician writing engineering software. My daily work relies heavily on spatial logic, coordinate geometry, and structural problem-solving. Because I use these geometric principles constantly to design software algorithms, I maintain a deep, foundational mastery of the subject. This combination of a strong graduate education and practical industry application allows me to break down complex proofs and theorems with a high level of expertise.
Java

Java

I established a strong foundation in Java through early college-level computer science courses taken at a community college. While I primarily use other languages for my daily development, I maintain exposure to Java through sparse usage within our engineering group at work. Because I understand its strong type checking, object oriented class structures, and memory management models, I possess a deep, functional mastery of its core mechanics. This combination of formal academic training and professional engineering experience allows me to teach Java fundamentals with a high level of expertise.
Linear Algebra

Linear Algebra

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington and work professionally as a mathematician writing engineering software. Linear algebra is the absolute core of my professional career, as I build algorithms involving matrix transformations, vector spaces, and eigenvalues every day. Because I utilize these advanced concepts constantly to develop engineering software, I possess a highly rigorous, practical mastery of the subject. This combination of a strong graduate education and industry application allows me to break down complex vector spaces and abstract linear concepts with a high level of expertise.
Linux

Linux

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from UW and work professionally writing high-performance computing (HPC) code and heavy backends. My day-to-day development workflow takes place entirely within Linux environments, where I compile parallel code and optimize runtime performance. Because I use these command-line operating systems constantly to deploy and test proprietary optimization software, I possess a deep, practical mastery of shell navigation and system mechanics. This specialized industry background allows me to help students master scripts, environments, and terminal tools with a high level of expertise.
Machine Learning/ AI

Machine Learning/ AI

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from UW alongside a specialized undergraduate minor in Artificial Intelligence. My professional experience includes researching and developing machine learning models for engineering applications, specifically utilizing reinforcement learning and physics-informed neural networks. Because I routinely design algorithmic backends that fuse classical physics laws with data-driven neural logic, I possess a deep, highly specialized mastery of modern AI architecture. This unique combination of advanced graduate math, cutting-edge model research, and industry software development allows me to guide students through complex machine learning systems with a high level of expertise.
MATLAB

MATLAB

I hold a Master's degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and work professionally writing engineering software. Throughout my graduate studies and career, I have used MATLAB extensively as a core tool for building physical model simulations and analyzing complex engineering data. Because I regularly utilize this language to solve high-level fluid, thermal, and structural problems, I maintain a deep, practical mastery of its programming capabilities. This combination of advanced engineering work and software development experience allows me to guide students through coding, debugging, and simulation scripts with a high level of expertise.
Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

I hold a Master's degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and have five years of industry experience writing engineering software. My professional role centers heavily on structural analysis, fluid dynamics, and translating core engineering principles into functional code. Because I utilize these high-level concepts daily to solve complex industrial problems, I maintain a rigorous, practical mastery of core mechanical engineering topics. This background allows me to break down advanced engineering coursework, mechanics, and design principles with a high level of expertise.
Physics

Physics

I hold a Master's degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and work professionally writing engineering software. My daily work involves writing code that simulates physical forces, kinematics, and dynamic systems in real-world environments. Because I constantly apply classical mechanics and structural physics principles to engineering software, I possess a deep, practical mastery of the subject. This combination of a strong graduate engineering education and industry application allows me to break down complex physics concepts with a high level of expertise.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington and work professionally as a mathematician writing engineering software. My day-to-day work writing software algorithms relies entirely on a flawless understanding of fundamental arithmetic logic, order of operations, and basic variables. Because I use advanced mathematics constantly to solve real-world problems, I have a clear, top-down perspective on how these introductory pre-algebra building blocks connect to future math success. This combination of a strong graduate education and industry experience allows me to break down fundamental mathematical concepts with a high level of expertise.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington and work professionally as a mathematician writing engineering software. My day-to-day work relies on a deep, practical understanding of mathematical logic, optimization, and geometry. Because I use advanced math constantly to solve real-world problems, I have a clear perspective on how these fundamental precalculus concepts work. This combination of a strong graduate education and industry experience allows me to break down complex mathematical concepts with a high level of expertise.
Probability

Probability

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington and work professionally as a mathematician writing engineering software. My industry role frequently involves statistical algorithms, stochastic modeling, and analyzing data distributions to evaluate software performance. Because I use advanced probability concepts constantly to handle real-world data and uncertainty, I possess a deep, practical mastery of the subject. This combination of a strong graduate education and five years of industry application allows me to break down complex probabilistic logic and formulas with a high level of expertise.
Python

Python

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from UW alongside a minor in Artificial Intelligence, where Python was my primary language for algorithm development. Professionally, I use Python extensively to develop proprietary optimization software and build software interfaces that connect distinct engineering applications. Because I routinely design these complex data pipelines and mathematical backends, I maintain a deep, highly practical mastery of the language's capabilities. This specialized combination of advanced mathematics and production software development allows me to guide students through coding, debugging, and software design with a high level of expertise.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from UW and work professionally as a mathematician writing engineering software. My day-to-day career relies on breaking down dense, complex problems into clear logical steps, which is exactly the skill set required to master the SAT's word problems and algebra tracks. Because I possess a complete, foundational mastery of algebra, data analysis, and advanced passport math, I have a clear top-down view of the specific patterns tested on the exam. This combination of an advanced technical education and practical problem-solving experience allows me to help high school students master test strategies, pacing, and core math concepts with a high level of expertise.
Solidworks

Solidworks

I hold a Master's degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and have five years of industry experience developing engineering software. Throughout my career, I have utilized advanced computer-aided design (CAD) methodologies and Solidworks to model, analyze, and simulate structural mechanical parts. Because I thoroughly understand both the physical engineering principles and the practical software design tools behind 3D parametric modeling, I maintain a deep, functional mastery of the platform. This background allows me to guide students through assemblies, technical drawings, and geometric layout constraints with a high level of expertise.
Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics

I hold a Master's degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and work professionally writing complex engineering software. My graduate coursework and daily industry role require a deep understanding of energy systems, heat transfer, fluid flow, and thermodynamic cycles. Because I write software that directly models and simulates these thermal-fluid behaviors, I possess a highly practical, comprehensive mastery of the subject. This combination of an advanced engineering degree and practical industry application allows me to break down complex thermodynamic principles and equations with a high level of expertise.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington and work professionally as a mathematician writing engineering software. My daily work involves spatial logic, coordinate transformations, and geometric algorithms that rely heavily on trigonometric functions and identities. Because I use these core principles constantly to map data and solve real-world engineering problems, I maintain a deep, foundational mastery of trigonometry. This combination of a strong graduate education and practical industry application allows me to break down complex functions and geometric proofs with a high level of expertise.
UNIX

UNIX

I hold a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from UW and work professionally writing high-performance computing (HPC) applications and computationally heavy backends. My daily development workflow takes place heavily within UNIX-based environments, where I manage remote servers, compile parallel code, and optimize runtime performance. Because I use these operating systems constantly to deploy and test proprietary optimization software, I possess a deep, practical mastery of shell scripting, command-line tools, and file permissions. This specialized industry background allows me to help students master scripts, process management, and terminal workflows with a high level of expertise.
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