Jose brings the curiosity of a scientist, the patience of an educator, and a genuine passion for helping students discover what they are capable of achieving. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and years of experience in teaching, tutoring, and scientific research, he believes meaningful learning begins with curiosity, deepens through understanding, and builds the confidence to face new challenges.
During his doctoral research, Jose investigated environmental challenges involving water conservation, sustainable technologies, and energy efficiency. His work brought together mathematical modeling, experimentation, and engineering design to develop more sustainable technologies. As a UC Climate Entrepreneurs Fellow at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, he helped redesign a cooling system used in the production of specialized microcapsules for carbon capture. These experiences reinforced the importance of creativity, persistence, and careful reasoning in turning scientific ideas into working solutions.
His experience as a researcher has shaped the way Jose teaches. Rather than focusing solely on how to solve a problem, he encourages students to ask themselves, “Could there be another way?” He believes that questioning assumptions, exploring different approaches, and understanding why a solution works are essential to lasting learning. Having taught mathematics, science, and engineering, he understands that every student learns differently and takes pride in finding the explanation that turns confusion into understanding.
For Jose, tutoring is an opportunity to cultivate the curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance that characterize great scientists. Patient, enthusiastic, and approachable, he creates an environment where questions are welcomed, mistakes become opportunities, and progress is celebrated. Above all, he hopes students leave with greater confidence in their abilities, trust in their reasoning, and the curiosity to pursue possibilities they had never imagined.
COLLEGE:
Ph.D. Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering | University of California, Merced
B.S. Mechanical Engineering | California State University, Northridge
Subjects:
Algebra I & II
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science
AP Physics 1 & 2
AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Statistics
Calculus
Chemistry
College Business Statistics
College Chemistry
College Computer Science
College Differential Equations
College Linear Algebra
College Physics
College Programming
College Statistics
Common Core Math
Honors Algebra
Math Analysis
Physics
Pre-Calculus
Statistics
Trigonometry
Favorite Subject:
Fluid Mechanics
Heat Transfer
Thermodynamics
Favorite Study Skill:
Teaching It Back
