Sambharthan Cooppan Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering
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Hi, my name is Sambharthan and I am an Aeronautical Engineer turned Mathematics Educator. My passion and love for my subject is something that I wish to pass on to my students. I am well versed with the British curriculum, having personally completed my GCSE’s and A-Levels in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. I understand the commitment and focus it requires to succeed at this level.

My experience extends beyond the classroom as I am professionally trained, have started and continue to run weekly classes for various grades and have successfully run online revision classes.

My A-Level teachers were an inspiration, and in no small way contributed to my success as an Aeronautical Engineer. I hope to draw on that, and help any student that comes across my path.

Subjects

  • Mathematics Grade 8-Bachelors/Undergraduate

  • Aeronautical Engineering A level-Bachelors/Undergraduate

Experience

  • Mathematics Educator (Jul, 2021–Present) at Westville Girls' High School
     Teaching mathematics grade 8 to grade 12
     Lesson Planning in alignment with curriculum objectives
     Delivering subject material using a variety of materials and methods to deliver content
     Setting and administering assessments
     Invigilation of assessments
     Marking assessments and providing feedback to learners and parents
     Providing extra support sessions and workshops for learners
     Attending staff and parent meetings
     Supervising learners in class, during events and on excursions
     Attending ongoing learning initiatives such as online workshop
  • Researcher (Jun, 2021–Jul, 2021) at University of kzn
     Provided expertise in missile control.
     Begun the process of automatizing theory models for performance analysis of commercial fans.
  • Researcher (Apr, 2015–Jul, 2020) at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research ( CSIR )
     Provided a new service in missile control.
     Established credentials in the field, through the development of the project, "Terminal guidance of a Ballistic Missile performing evasive cork-screw manoeuvres"
     Developed a methodology based on inputs from experts, in Denel, CSIR, UCT and, alongside existing technology.
     Iteratively refined the methodology to understand the field and remove technical risks associated with the research. Presented the outcomes to engineering professors not familiar with the field.
     Conducted a feasibility study to determine - the simulation framework needed to validate and verify the research objectives.
     Successfully acquired funding - to execute simulation and modelling work normally done with expensive software.
  • Intern (Apr, 2014–Apr, 2015) at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research ( CSIR )
     Conceptual design of a Modular Transonic Research Platform as part of a team of four. Completed the performance analysis and the overall work was passed through a design review.
     Presented the design review to stakeholders.
     Investigated different technology platforms on which simulation frameworks were built to test objectives.
     Software Analysis of FORTRAN 77 code. Fluid Flow Probe Support (FFPS) calculates points in the missile trajectory utilizing wind tunnel data and aerodynamic coefficients.
     Design of a test rig for wind tunnel model installation.
     Automated large volumes of data, through extraction, reconfiguration and restructuring. Embedded the data structure within software; SIMULINK.
     Presented design data and research to delegates of the Air Force.

Education

  • Post - Graduate Certificate in Education (Jan, 2022–Dec, 2022) from Embury Teachers College (STADIO Higher Education)
  • Masters of Science in Engineering (Aeronautical) (Jan, 2012–Dec, 2013) from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Bachelors of Science in Engineering (Aeronautical) (Jan, 2009–Dec, 2011) from University of the the Witwatersrand

Fee details

    R350–500/hour (US$18.52–26.46/hour)

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