Teaching and Mentoring
Learn about some of my teaching and mentoring experience below. Here is also a sample of some anonymous feedback received by students I’ve previously worked with:
- Michael has been one of the best TAs I have had during my time at Caltech. He explains the topics clearly without giving too muchaway and follows up to ensure the students understand the concepts fully. During his office hours, he tries to get to everyone andsometimes stays over time. He is quick to respond on Piazza and through email with thorough answers to questions.
- Gave helpful and straightforward answers during office hours. Was also easily reachable outside of office hours.
- Michael is very patient and encourages children, very responsible, never late or cancel, always contact me in advance to determinethe time. (Translated from Chinese)
Caltech Teaching Assistant
ACM 95b (Spring 2021): Differential Equations (Head TA)
ACM 95a (Winter 2021): Complex Analysis (Head TA)
Ph 106a (Fall 2020): Graduate Mechanics
ACM 95b (Spring 2020): Differential Equations
Ph 12b (Winter 2020): Quantum Mechanics
Ph 12a (Fall 2019): Introduction to Waves
Ph 1c (Spring 2019): Electromagnetism
Ph 1b (Winter 2019): Special Relativity
Caltech Dean's Tutor
I work with students in 1:1 private lessons and larger group sessions through the Dean's Tutor Program.
Data Structures and Algorithms
Introduction to Computer Science
Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Graduate Quantum Mechanics
Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry
Probability and Statistics
Linear Algebra
Multivariable Calculus
Independent Tutoring
I actively tutor students to supplement their classroom learning in a wide variety of subjects, including
- Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
- AP Physics (1, 2, and C)
- AP Chemistry
- AP Biology
- AP Calculus
- AP Computer Science A
A survey of some of the learning modules I've written for my students can be found here. My college and medical admissions advising portfolio can be found here.