...My name is Divij and I’m a Physics PhD student at UIUC. In the process of learning high level STEM, I have come to understand that a lot of times scientists and mathematicians come up with unnecessarily fancy and convoluted ways of explaining simple ideas. My goal will be to simply those comple... (read more)
...It’s a company that provides social service programs like free tutoring for refugee students. Most of this tutoring was conducted one-on-one online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, so I’m well-versed in the most effective strategies for remote teaching. My teaching style focuses on helping students develop and refine their own reasoning and problem-solving skills. (read more)
...While completing my Ph.D, I taught a wide range of classes, and since then I have taught more at multiple universities. I also encountered numerous teaching styles, and became interested in what works best for which students. I use this experience in my interactions with students. (read more)
...Scored 800 on the SAT Math section (1600 overall in one sitting, no superscore). I have been helping students prepare for the SAT for 3+ years. Over the years, I developed an SAT prep curriculum that focuses on test-taking strategies to maximize both speed and accuracy. Scored a perfect 1520/1520 on the overall PSAT, with 760/760 on the Math section and 760/760 on the English section. (read more)
...My tutoring experience includes working with high school students in math and physics, both one-on-one and in group settings. I focus on adapting my methods to each student’s needs, whether that involves simplifying complex concepts or using practical examples to make the material more relatable... (read more)