
About
I have my Bachelors in Computer Science at UC Berkeley and have 5 years of professional experience as a software engineer at companies like Amazon and ZipRecruiter. I began tutoring in 2023 but have plenty of teaching experience elsewhere, having been a lab assistant for Berkeley's introductory computer science course and being an intern mentor at my company.
I've gone through all the stages of an early programmer, whether that be the frustrations of rewiring how your brain thinks about problems or the overwhelm when you realize how many languages and technologies there are to learn. I've learned plenty of ways to simplify and streamline learning computer science.
As for teaching, I'm confident in my ability to break down complex subjects and explain them in simpler terms. I can communicate ideas well, whether that be verbally or through visual examples. I'm also flexible in pacing. I'm willing to take things slow if a particular subject is difficult, or even jump to more complicated ideas if the current content is too easy. I'm more than happy to share my experiences being a software engineer, including the resume and interview process, dealing with imposter syndrome when joining the industry, and progressing towards promotions.