About
Hey there!
My name is Miguel and I am the primary tutor at Miguel Brandao STEM Tutoring. I am a senior at Carnegie Mellon University studying Mechanical Engineering. This past summer, I worked as a mechanical design engineering intern at Amazon, developing cameras for their autonomous delivery drone program. In my free time, I like to paint, play soccer, and take road trips with my friends.
Growing up, I always felt like I learned a little bit differently then other kids. I have ADHD, OCD, and struggled in the past with test-taking anxiety. After years of struggling academically in middle and high school, I developed methods and skills that helped me excel in my studies. These methods have led me to Carnegie Mellon University, where I have maintained a 4.0 GPA in one of the most rigorous engineering programs in the country.
Academic success is entirely dependent on the environment you are in and the people you have around you. Whether your child is ahead of the curve and wants to be challenged even further, or is falling behind and is looking for extra support, I can provide personalized lessons and instructions directly tailored to help them succeed. I truly believe that with the right support system and teaching methods, other students that struggled like me can reach a place where they not only enjoy learning but excel at it as well!
In terms of my prior experience, I worked as a tutor for several years in high school through our National Honors Society program. After a break due to my college class schedule, I am now starting back up again through Tutors.com! I offer tutoring for a variety of high school and college classes, mostly in the realm of math and physics. I can also provide ACT math tutoring as well.
Please don't hesitate to reach out for a FREE first session where we can meet and discuss their journey and academic goals! You can reach me at [email protected]. You can also find me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguel-antonio-brandao/
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I typically start with a FREE one hour session where we can disucss both the students and the parents goals. In that session, we will make a plan for the structure of subsequent sessions and how often we will be work together. I will also walk through an example homework problem with the student.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Schooling:
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University (GPA: 4.0)
ACT: 34 (35 English, 35 Math, 32 Reading, 32 Science)
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Below is my standard pricing system, but this will somketimes change depending on the complexity of the course and the frequency of the lessons:
1 hour session: $59.99
half-hour session: $34.99
3 weekly hour-long sessions package: $149.99
How did you get started teaching?
I started tutoring in high school through National Honors Society. I primarily focused on geometry and English comprehension, but have since shifted to areas of study that more closely match the content of my degree.
What types of students have you worked with?
All types! I have worked with students who have newly immigrated, and needed extra support and adjustment to the american school system. I have also worked with other college students in advanced engineering courses.