Charmaine R. Gutierrez
Passionate Civil Engineer Turned Math Educator
About Me:
Greetings! I am a licensed civil engineer with a deep-rooted passion for teaching and a solid foundation in mathematics. Having spent my college days dedicating weekends to private tutoring, I've accumulated 5 years of experience in guiding high school and elementary students through the intricacies of math. Currently employed as an instructor at a prominent university in our city, I specialize in civil engineering subjects like Algebra, Differential and Integral Calculus, Statistics, Numeral Methods, Physics, Advanced Mathematics, and more, boasting 4 years of teaching expertise.
Teaching Style:
My approach to teaching revolves around fostering a thorough understanding of concepts while making learning an enjoyable and engaging process. As your online tutor, I am committed to ensuring that you not only grasp the material but also find the learning experience fun and rewarding. Leveraging social media platforms effectively, I bring a modern twist to online tutoring, making sessions interactive and accessible.
Let's embark on this educational journey together, where I will strive to make math not just understandable but enjoyable for you. Together, we can conquer the world of numbers and equations with enthusiasm and success.
Subjects
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Algebra 1, 2, 3 Grade 1-Grade 10
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Calculus 1, 2 & 3 Grade 5-Grade 12
Experience
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Instrutor I (Jan, 2023
–Present) at ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY
Develop and deliver engaging lectures, laboratory sessions, and seminars covering a wide range of civil engineering topics, including structural analysis, construction materials, transportation engineering, and environmental engineering.
Create and implement innovative course materials, assessments, and assignments to enhance student understanding and application of engineering principles.
Foster an inclusive and interactive learning environment that encourages student participation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills development.
Provide individualized support and mentorship to students, offering guidance on academic progress, career pathways, and professional development opportunities.
Collaborate with colleagues and departmental leadership on curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation initiatives, ensuring alignment with industry standards and educational best practices.
Utilize a variety of teaching methods and technologies, including multimedia presentations, simulation software, and hands-on experiments, to accommodate diverse learning styles and enhance student engagement.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements in the field of civil engineering through professional development activities, conferences, and continuing education opportunities.
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Visiting Lecturer (Jun, 2016
–Aug, 2021) at ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY
Developed and delivered lectures, labs, and seminars covering various civil engineering topics.
Created engaging course materials and assessments to enhance student learning.
Fostered interactive learning environments to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Provided mentorship to students on academic and career development.
Collaborated on curriculum development and accreditation initiatives.
Utilized diverse teaching methods and technologies for effective instruction.
Education
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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Jun, 2010–Mar, 2015) from Western Mindanao State University, Zamboanga City