...My goal in teaching is to build a foundational understanding of the subject matter, and not simply how it relates to a homework assignment, test, or other requirement. Instead of memorizing a list of facts, I believe allowing oneself to understand why and how something works is what enables enjo... (read more)
...I'm a current engineering PhD student with degrees from UC Berkeley (B.S. in Engineering, 2021) and Carnegie Mellon (M.S. in Engineering, 2022). I graduated as valedictorian of my high school class of 500 students and scored a perfect 800/800 on the SAT Math 2 Subject Test. I have experience coa... (read more)
...As a TA in Organic Chemistry, I have tutored dozens of students and have come to understand various teaching styles that best serve each. As a tutor, I obviously want to improve grades and test scores. However, my teaching philosophy revolves around discovery and questions. (read more)
...I played badminton in high-school and made it to the county championships. The only player who beat me went on to win provincial gold! There were no consolation games and I don't know whether he beat his other opponents by as much as he beat me. (read more)
...I have one year of tutoring students under my belt coaching them through topics including calculus geometry, biology, physics, and civics. I worked directly with students through web cam study sessions or side by side in university libraries. The most common response to my instructional style was that I was approachable and effective in my communication style with students. (read more)