Hi! I’m Nicholas, a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, where I studied Computer Science with an AI concentration and a second major in Mathematics. I’m currently working as a Clinical AI Developer at Penn Medicine, implementing AI into the clinic to improve cancer treatment with radiation.
I’ve been passionate about teaching for years. As a Teaching Assistant for single-variable calculus, I taught over 60 engineering students, delivering weekly lectures and recitations while maintaining a commitment to understanding each student’s individual learning style. As a teaching assistant for calculus at Penn, a student-athlete calculus tutor, and a volunteer high school mathematics tutor, I learned that every student can excel with the right support and approach. This experience reinforced what I’ve learned through my volunteer tutoring with the West Philadelphia community: every student has unique strengths and weaknesses, and meeting them where they are is essential to their success.
As a student-athlete juggling 15+ hours weekly of NCAA Division I fencing alongside rigorous coursework, I intimately understand the challenges students face in balancing academics with other commitments. When I tutored Penn student-athletes in Calculus I-III, I didn’t just help them with immediate homework; I adapted my methods for their demanding schedules, broke down complex concepts into accessible explanations, and built their confidence (one of my tutees was so inspired that they became a peer tutor themselves).
The subjects I tutor include: SAT Math prep, Calculus, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Physics, Chemistry, and Computer Science.
Outside of tutoring, I’m an athlete and a gamer. I was a Division I saber fencer at Penn, and I stay active playing volleyball, soccer, basketball, and more. I also love a good game of Mario Kart, Mario Party, or Rocket League!
College:
Education: University of Pennsylvania
Undergrad Major: B.S.E Computer Science and Mathematics
Other Degrees/Minors: Concentration in Artificial Intelligence, Minor in Data Science
High School:
Class Rank: 5
Awards & Honors: Varsity Fencing Sabre State Champion, Varsity Fencing Sabre 1st Team All State, Varsity Soccer Honorable Mention, Varsity Volleyball Honorable Mention, Varsity Volleyball 2nd Place City Tournament, "Senior Spotlight" section of The Jersey Journal Newspaper, AP Scholar with Distinction, Achievement Award for Academic Excellence in Science
Interests & Activities: Varsity Soccer, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Volleyball (Captain), Varsity Fencing (Captain), Club Fencing (Cobra Fencing Club), National Honor Society, Chemistry tutor, Math tutor, Piano lessons, Volunteer piano performances in senior living homes and churches, Ali Leadership Institute
SAT Scores: 1500 (800 Math, 700 Reading & Writing)
AP Exams: 5 Computer Science A, 5 Physics C: Mechanics, 5 Physics I, 5 Chemistry, 5 Calculus AB, 5 US History, 4 Calculus BC, 4 Government, 4 English Language and Composition, 4 World History: Modern
SAT Subject Tests: 760 Chemistry
Other:
Other Awards: Awarded the Most Dedicated Athlete title in Division I Mens Fencing Team at the University of Pennsylvania, 3rd place winner in the AI for Educational Equity Hackathon at the University of Pennsylvania, Cum Laude
Other Interests & Activities: At University of Pennsylvania, I was involved in: NCAA Division I Men's Fencing (Sabre Fencer), Department of Mathematics (Teaching Assistant), Pre-First Year Program (Engineering Calculus Teaching Assistant), Young Quakers Community Athletics (Young Quaker Associate), West Philadelphia Tutoring Project (Volunteer Tutor), and AI for Educational Equity Hackathon (Winner), Office of International Student and Scholar Services (IT Intern). I am currently involved in: RadOnc.AI Lab at Penn Medicine (Clinical AI Developer).
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