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Fun Facts
I used to be *terrible* at math. I'm talking: not knowing what to do with fractions -let alone what imaginary numbers where for. I had to re-teach myself the rudiments of mathematics starting from arithmetic and all the way up to complex analysis. I worked hard to get through the undergraduate engineering curricula and to be able to do the work that I do now for my PhD. I've overcome most of the hurdles that a student can encounter and use that knowledge to help chicago">tutor my students.
About Me
I'm a fourth year PhD student in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the chicago">University of Illinois at Chicago. I currently hold Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant positions in the same department. I'm looking forward to being able to defend my thesis later this year.
Experience
I'm currently a member of the Society for Engineering Education; where I try to keep up to date with modern approaches to the engineering curricula. I've helped with the teaching/mentoring responsibilities for a number of undergraduate and graduate courses including: Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, System Dynamics, Vibrations, Continuum Mechanics, etc.
Approach
I believe in the Socratic method of teaching. However, the greatest benefit of having a personal chicago">tutor is that one does not have to settle for a one size fits all approach. I find it best to first observe the student and then adjust the approach towards chicago">tutoring that will best compliment the students needs.
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Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
University of Illinois at Chicago
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
PhdCollege Algebra Tutoring
I took College Algebra my first semester in college and received and A. I worked hard throughout and received an A. I was able to successfully take calculus I the following semester.
Mechanical Engineering Tutoring
I've helped teach a number of engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. However, I would have to say that I enjoyed most the time I spent with the individual students and helping them reach that "Aha!" moment.
Physics I Tutoring
Physics I is one of those courses that you either get right away or you don't and you struggle for the rest of the semester. I fell into the later category but was able to work hard and get a good grade. I now use the contents of the Physics I course on a daily basis - at a larger scale and complexity.
Trigonometry Tutoring
Trigonometry plays a surprisingly large role in the derivation of a number of engineering formulae. Needles to say that the fundamental relationships taught in trigonometry courses have remained with me throughout the years of engineering education.
AutoCAD Tutoring
Being the first engineering program that I learned and helped others master, AutoCAD holds a special place in my engineering toolbox. AutoCAD is one of the oldest and most widely used CAD programs. It is being continuously improved with new functionality. However, nothing beats a solid understanding of the fundamentals of AutoCAD and ability to convey them to students.
C++ Tutoring
C++ was the language I learned in my undergraduate years to tackle the more computationally intensive simulations. It has enough language features built in that it serves as a good non-trivial computer language for beginners and experts alike. I've enjoyed teaching my colleagues C++ OOP fundamentals and advanced programming structures during month long unofficial seminars.
Calculus I Tutoring
Calculus I is the bread and butter of the engineering disciplines. As such, it is critical that the ideas underlying the subject are clearly and completely understood. Motivating such an understanding is my specialty.
Calculus 2 Tutoring
Calculus II encompasses a number of important analytical tools. These tools require a bit more sophistication to apply correctly. As someone who has successfully slayed the dragon that is infinite series -and other minor trolls- I can offer practical advice on conquering the mathematical creatures that can arise during a typical calculus II course.
Computer Programming Tutoring
Whether you're tackling syntax or wrapping your head around an important Object Oriented Programming/Design concept, I can help you sling out code in a clean and confident manor. I work on computational models on a daily basis and would therefore be more adept at answering any scientific computation questions you might have. However, I'm no stranger to the principles of software engineering..
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