"Hi, I'm Gavin! I’m a mechanical engineer with extensive tutoring experience in STEM and CAD courses. I'm currently teaching a group SAT Math course that meets every Sunday to cover fundamental concepts and problem-solving strategies for the digital SAT (dSAT). I’ve taught over a hundred students through Wyzant, and around fifty SAT students between my online Udemy SAT course and through Wyzant’s platform.

A little about me: I graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Astronomy, where I had the privilege of working for both NASA and MIT on the Mars Perseverance Rover, specifically for the MOXIE project.There, I created CFD and thermal models, primarily using programs such as Autodesk Fusion 360, SolidWorks, COMSOL and MATLAB.

After my bachelor's degrees, I then completed my master's degree in Engineering Design at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) before forming my own company called Apereon Imaging, where I still work today. My company focuses on product development through the sale of custom astrophotography equipment, so I use Autodesk Fusion 360 and CAD programs on a daily basis for things like designing for injection molding (DFM), 3D printing, and prototyping various projects. I also perform CAD design in Autodesk Fusion 360 for contracts with individuals and companies, and have made thousands of CAD models over the course of my career.

My teaching experience started in college, where I was the head astrophysics tutor for over a year, and after graduating I started teaching on Wyzant in 2022 in subjects ranging from Autodesk Inventor to SAT Math. My method focuses on breaking down complex material into small, digestible steps, ensuring that students understand the 'why' behind the 'how'. This method allows students to gain a deeper understanding of the material, and that’s what I aim to share with my students. Feel free to message me and let’s set up a class!" less...