My name is Gus, and I am a freshman at the University of Nevada, Reno pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. I started attending community college in middle school, so I have vast experience with navigating college courses and collaborating with students of all ages. I currently have an overall college GPA of 3.897. (read more)
...I received a full scholarship to University of Cincinnati and held a 3.8 GPA through my master’s program in aerospace and mechanical engineering, graduating magna cum laude.-99th percentile score on PSAT, SAT, and ACT-Awarded the National Merit Scholarship and Cincinnatus Excellence Scholarship-3... (read more)
...In Math I avoid focusing on rote memorization of rules, instead focusing on application of the rules to create a problem-solving mindset. I relate math to everyday situations and apply the math concepts to real world examples. This technique has been successful to help students understand the value of a strong foundation in math. (read more)
...I've spent years with new engineers, programmers, mathematicians, and artists taking concepts from inception, through prototyping, design, and implementation and release to the public. I am good at bringing complex topics down to a level so that most can understand not only the methodology and t... (read more)
...I am open minded to the individual needs of each student, and I have a flexible schedule. My efforts with my students don't end after each hourly tutoring session. I dedicate my own personal time to researching new learning techniques and supplemental materials for my students. (read more)