From 00600fdbd06993ad9c574d9f523696316d9a6c9b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lena Wang <58739287+LenaWang03@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2023 23:23:42 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] update tutor list (#479) This PR adds 6 new tutors to the website Also now fixes #478 --- data/tutor.yaml | 89 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 88 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/tutor.yaml b/data/tutor.yaml index 87e2e872..00da5bbd 100644 --- a/data/tutor.yaml +++ b/data/tutor.yaml @@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ email: a.jhaj@alumni.ubc.ca bio: | 6+ consecutive years (2017-2023) of TA experience over 15+ academic terms with UBC CS, specifically in the discrete math and algorithms courses. I co-developed the new randomized algorithms course (CPSC 436R) alongside the professor. Privately tutored 100+ students since 2019. I am currently a second-year MSc. student in the CS department specializing in ML theory. Graduated with a CS/Math BSc. (with distinction + multiple scholarships) from UBC in 2021. - rates: $100/hr (negotiable in certain circumstances) + rates: $60/hr (negotiable in certain circumstances) availability: Generally very flexible (contact for further details) - name: Nate Sternberg @@ -307,3 +307,90 @@ Hi there, I'm a 2020 graduate of UBC's Comp Sci program. I was a TA for CPSC 210 for two terms with Professor Carter and Hutchinson. I currently work as a software engineer for Microsoft and can tutor in person or virtually. rates: $45/Hour availability: Weekends, some Weekdays. (Contact me for scheduling) + +- name: Ayan Das + lastmod: 2023-09-04 + courses: [CPSC110, CPSC210, CPSC304, CPSC322] + email: ayandas@student.ubc.ca + bio: | + 5th year CPSC student with 8 terms of TA experience(CPSC 107, 110, 322) and 20 months of co-op experience. + rates: $35/hr weekdays, $40/hr weekends + availability: "Weekdays: 4-8 pm, Weekends: flexible" + +- name: Aprameya Aithal + lastmod: 2023-09-04 + courses: [CPSC110, CPSC121, DSCI100] + email: aprameyaithal@gmail.com + bio: | + Hi! I've just finished first year and I have recent experience with the above courses. I'm thorough with the course concepts (having scored 94+ in all these courses), and have learnt how to explain the concepts in an easy-to-understand manner. I also understand exactly how to succeed in the courses' various assessments. I'll do my best to help you improve enjoy the subject, learn, as well as improve your grade! + FREE trial session available. Please contact me for any further questions! + rates: $19/hr + availability: Weekday evenings + +- name: Aleksandr Kim + lastmod: 2023-09-04 + courses: + [ + MATH100, + MATH101, + MATH152, + MATH221, + MATH200, + MATH220, + MATH307, + MATH317, + PHYS117, + PHYS118, + MATH302 + ] + email: tkim06@student.ubc.ca + bio: | + I have TAed some math courses. I am especially interested in topics in differential geometry. I am also pursuing honours mathematics. + rates: 100 level - 30 $/hr ; 200 level - 40 $/hr ; 300 level - 50 $/hr + availability: Monday - Saturday 9 am - 9pm (Flexibility for some other time) + +- name: Ashish Chopra + lastmod: 2023-09-04 + courses: [CPSC103] + email: sendtoashishchopra@gmail.com + bio: | + I was the sessional lecturer for this course at UBC in 2021, 2022 summer terms with 110+ students. I received 4.7/5 of student feedback survery controlled by UBC. I have taught this course in online as well as in-person mode, designed midterms, final exams, and managed a team of TA for course execution. I TAed this course 2 times when I was a Masters student and also tutored couple of students when I wasn't TAing or teaching. I am also working as Senior Software Engineer in IT industry with 8 years of work experience. You can find my record on UBC CS faculty page as a sessional lecturer. + rates: 45-50 CAD per hour + availability: Evenings (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 6-10pm) + +- name: Phuong Nguyen + lastmod: 2023-09-04 + courses: [CPSC107, CPSC110] + email: phuongnguyen0612000@gmail.com + bio: | + Recently graduated from UBC in Combined Major in Computer Science and Microbiology and Immunology. I am an experienced TA, having TA'd both CPSC 110 and 107 for multiple terms. + rates: $30/h + availability: M-F 5pm - 10pm; weekend (flexible) + +- name: Brandon Kato + lastmod: 2023-09-04 + courses: [CPSC110, CPSC121, CPSC210] + email: brandonkatotutoring@gmail.com + bio: | + Hello! My name is Brandon and I am a current BCS student. Have experience TAing and tutoring in Chemistry from my former degree. I am now transitioned into computer sciences! + rates: $40/hr + availability: Flexible (Please contact) + +- name: Charles + lastmod: 2023-09-07 + courses: [CPSC221, CPSC320, CPSC340] + email: hucharles5@gmail.com + bio: | + I am a passionate cs student who recently completed third yr honors. I tutored and TAed for 320, achieved the second highest mark on the final exam for 340 (1), and the highest integer-rounded overall mark for the course (2). + + 95% in 320 + 96% in 340 + 96% math + cs average + + I like to teach difficult concepts in an easy-to-understand way, without relying on using big words or fancy definitions that only confuse people more. I always prioritize understanding and reasoning over memorizing answers to past assessments. I will teach the exact problem solving technique/procedure that I used to solve every single question on the tests when I took those courses. Anyone looking to improve their skills and solve harder problems from these courses should look no further. + + Sources: + (1) prof lehrmann who was one of the profs that taught my 340 section + (2) ubc grades (2022w term 2, which are sections 201 and 202) + rates: very negotiable, but generally around 50-60/hr ish + availability: weekends, or weekday nights