"Hello! I'm Tyler, and I tutor in math, physics and mechanical engineering. I graduated from NC State with B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering and have been working as a full-time mechanical engineer for 5 years.

My own life experiences with math have heavily shaped my approach to tutoring. Growing up, math didn't always come easily to me, but I worked hard at it and eventually enjoyed it once I understood it on a deeper level. My goal in tutoring any subject is to help students develop a solid understanding in whatever way is most beneficial and engaging to them. My typical approach for a one-time session is to focus on addressing specific questions or on reviewing a particular topic in-depth. As time permits, I like to explain concepts and then guide students through practice problems to reinforce those concepts. I have personally found this to be the most effective approach for math and physics especially. For ongoing tutoring relationships, I may spend more time up front reviewing what the student has already learned in the course to make sure they have a solid foundation for new material. Then, over the course of multiple sessions, we typically work through practice problems and address specific topics as questions come up.

To date, I have 2 years of experience working with high-school students in pre-calculus and calculus. I have worked with some students on a near-weekly basis for an entire semester, and I have also worked with students on an occasional, as-needed basis. In college, I was part of a group called the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Ambassadors. In this role, I provided weekly tutoring (one-on-one or in small group settings) in mechanical engineering subjects such as statics, dynamics, and thermodynamics. I have about 3 years of experience tutoring in these college-level mechanical engineering courses.

I hope you've enjoyed learning a little about me. I look forward to working with you!" less...