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Since January 2021
Instructor since January 2021
Math,
From 26.82 £ /h
Even during normal times S.T.E.M. coursework can be overwhelming -- and the challenges of online learning have only made S.T.E.M. studies harder! In my tutoring I strive to make S.T.E.M. approachable and engaging by using detailed visual aides, a light-hearted classroom atmosphere, and my extensive engineering & science expertise! I can help you with general material understanding, problematic homework, exam prep, & more!
My ultimate goal: less stress, better grades, & more free-time for you!
My ultimate goal: less stress, better grades, & more free-time for you!
Extra information
Please bring any materials that you require to complete a typical homework in the course(s) of interest (i.e. paper, pencil, calculator, etc.).
Location
At student's location :
- Around Ithaca, NY, United States
At teacher's location :
- Uptown Road, Ithaca, NY, USA
Online from United States
About Me
I am a PhD candidate in Materials Science & Engineering at Cornell University with a passion for science and teaching. I have spent a LOT of time listening to professors giving really excellent lectures... and a LOT of time listening to awful lectures, so I know first-hand the extraordinary value of effective teaching! I have extensive formal teaching training, as well as teaching experience. I have worked two years as a STEM tutor, I have been the Head Graduate Teaching Assistant for three college STEM courses (where I have won awards for my teaching excellence), and I have even worked for a year training ALL the engineering TA's at Cornell on how to be the best TA's possible!
I also have a secret background in studio art, and like to let my drawing skills sneak out while tutoring in the form of super detailed visual aides to help convey the hard topics to my students. I also always do my best to maintain a light-hearted teaching atmosphere!
I also have a secret background in studio art, and like to let my drawing skills sneak out while tutoring in the form of super detailed visual aides to help convey the hard topics to my students. I also always do my best to maintain a light-hearted teaching atmosphere!
Education
PhD Candidate in Materials Science & Engineering @ Cornell University (ongoing)
M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering @ Cornell University (2019)
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering @ Washington University in St. Louis (2016)
M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering @ Cornell University (2019)
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering @ Washington University in St. Louis (2016)
Experience / Qualifications
Head TA of Cornell's MSE 2610: Mechanical Properties of Materials (2017)
→ Won annual departmental award for Best MSE TA
→ Wrote & held recitations and office hours, wrote problem sets / exam questions, facilitated labs, etc.
Head TA of Cornell's MSE 4020: Mechanical Properties of Materials [Senior Level] (2018)
→ Wrote & held full lectures and office hours, wrote problem sets & exams, etc.
Head TA of Cornell's MSE 4030/4050: Senior Thesis/Lab (2020)
→ Aided in research project design & technical writing skill development
TA Development Consultant for Engineering Learning Initiatives (2018 - 2019)
→ Developed and delivered TA training program for all new undergrad and grad engineering TA's on effective teaching practices
STEM Tutor (2013 - 2015)
→ One-on-one & group tutor for wide variety of STEM courses (Physics, Calculus, Mechanics, CAD, etc.)
Doctoral Student studying the mechanical deformation of silicate glasses (2016 - 2021)
→ Side projects involve the study of the mechanical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, composites ... basically everything at some point!
→ Won annual departmental award for Best MSE TA
→ Wrote & held recitations and office hours, wrote problem sets / exam questions, facilitated labs, etc.
Head TA of Cornell's MSE 4020: Mechanical Properties of Materials [Senior Level] (2018)
→ Wrote & held full lectures and office hours, wrote problem sets & exams, etc.
Head TA of Cornell's MSE 4030/4050: Senior Thesis/Lab (2020)
→ Aided in research project design & technical writing skill development
TA Development Consultant for Engineering Learning Initiatives (2018 - 2019)
→ Developed and delivered TA training program for all new undergrad and grad engineering TA's on effective teaching practices
STEM Tutor (2013 - 2015)
→ One-on-one & group tutor for wide variety of STEM courses (Physics, Calculus, Mechanics, CAD, etc.)
Doctoral Student studying the mechanical deformation of silicate glasses (2016 - 2021)
→ Side projects involve the study of the mechanical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, composites ... basically everything at some point!
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The class is taught in
English
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New York
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