My Education:
Honours in Computer Science, Carleton University
Masters in Human-Computer Interaction (current)
My Work Experience:
- Private tutor (5+ years)
- ESP (Enriched Support Program) Computer Science Facilitator, Carleton University
- ESP Academic Advantage Coach, Carleton University
- Teaching Assistant for: COMP 1405 (Intro to Python), COMP 1406 (Intro to Java), COMP 2404 (Intro to C++), COMP 4601 (Advanced Websites), COMP 1405/1406Z (Accelerated Intro to Python/Java) at Carleton University
- Student as a Partner Program, Carleton University (for designing COMP 1406: Intro to Java)
- Volunteer Upper-Year Study Group Mentor, Carleton University (for COMP 1405/1406Z)
- Lead Research Assistant for SNOLAB Educational Research project (2+ years)
- Received the “Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award” in May 2020. Awarded to one undergraduate student each year on nomination basis, granted by the School of Computer Science at Carleton University. Attached with this award were some of the following student comments: "Manuel puts in more time than any other TA I have ever seen. He puts so much effort into what he does that it really shows.", “An absolutely astounding teacher.”, “Very fair grader. Tells you where you lost marks and why [...]”
Fun Facts:
Most of Manuel’s ancestors in his mother’s side of the family were teachers and doctors, but Manuel is the first person of his name on his father’s side of the family to graduate from University in at least the last 5 generations.
Why I chose to work for RP4K
Manuel thinks of teaching itself as a skill, separate from skills in the given course material. As such, he is always looking to challenge himself with new environments, so that he may train his teaching skills and provide the best possible education he can muster to all of his students.
