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Nikhil tutors in San Jose, CA

Nikhil K.

Private tutor in San Jose, CA

Education

Master of Science, Computer Science from San Jose State University GPA: 3.9

Experience

Foothill College, Computer Science Instructor  Teach students and help them solve a variety of college level computer science problems in computer programming, algorithms, data structures, software engineering, operating systems and database management.  Standard duties include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attendance at department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor. San José State University, Volunteer Tutor  Tutored students of the computer science department on programming language methodologies.  Explained concepts to implement reliable and efficient software applications. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Teaching Assistant  Provided interim teaching and supervision for the instructor on a range of Engineering and Computer Science subjects.  Tutored students during breaks and assist in carrying out lab sessions to help students gain practical experience.  Implemented a grade tracking system that improved the ability to identify needs and evaluate progress. ICSE/IGCSE Coaching Center, Private Tutor  Coached classes 8th – 12th for Math, Physics and Chemistry in groups of 5 – 12 students.  Motivated and worked with students requiring more assistance on a one-on-one basis to enable academic development.

Subject Expertise

Differential EquationsTrigonometryC/C++JavaPythonWeb DevelopmentComputer Skills

Availability

Weekends at any time

Can Meet

Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

 Worked with students aged 13 to 22.  Experience with pedagogy that engages and motivates students in their own learning process and develops critical thinking.  Worked closely with high school math students to increase comprehension and grades resulting in an average of 1.2 point increase in GPA.  Able to adjust my tutoring to meet different needs (verbal, visual, tangible, etc.)  Explained complex concepts using easy-to-understand terms.  Communicated with parents and teachers to update them on student progress.  Coordinated schedules with students to provide weekly tutoring sessions.  Ability to use instructional methods that reflect cultural sensitivity and effectively teach a diverse student population.  Willingness to make a positive contribution to the computer science department and the greater work of the college.  Industry experience in a software development team using current design, development, testing and tracking tools.

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