Raza Ali
Boston,MA
Summary
Personable, patient, and dedicated to fostering supportive learning environment. Well-versed in academic subjects and pedagogical strategies, with knack for simplifying complex concepts. Committed to helping students achieve their full potential and academic goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor at The Learning Center
The Learning Center @ University of Rochester
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted students with homework assignments, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Implemented effective teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
TA Honors PHYS: 143 (Particles and Waves)
University of Rochester
01.2026 - Current
- Supported students with diverse learning needs to enhance academic performance.
- Organized educational materials and resources to streamline classroom operations.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to improve engagement.
Student-Sponsored Tutoring for Physics
SPS Tutor
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Helped students throughout all physics levels in completing HWs, answering theoretical questions, and explaining concepts, classes taught included Honors Physics track, Pre-Med Physics track and normal Physics Track
- Worked 2 hours a week, while also giving more students access to an accelerate physics track
TA for Self-Paced Physics Classes
TA Positions
08.2024 - 09.2025
- TAed for Self-Paced Physics Classes 121 + 122, also known as Physics: Mechanics and Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
- Lead prescreens, as well as grading prescreens, while lastly over seeing student’s learning
- TAed in highschool for AP Physics C: Mechanics and AP Physics 2 (each semester long courses)
Research Intern
MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: ec^3 hub
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Worked to optimize porous separators for supercapacitors, analyzing data for both regular separators and cement-membrane separators
- Currently working remotely to both study EDL structure as well as mathematically model the electrode interface that exists
- Creating FEM modeling through the COMSOL software and was responsible for creating the connection between COMSOL
AI Trainer: Contributor, Rater
Outlier AI
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Trained AI models, writing in Latex and making sure AI models give correct response
- Created prompts that challenged and trick AI models into incorrect responses, while then correcting them
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Rochester - School of Arts And Sciences
Rochester, NY05.2027
Skills
- Technical Skills: Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Latex, Debating, Public Speaking, Python (Basic), Leadership, LT Spice (Moderate)
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative thinking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Patience and empathy
- Team collaboration
- In-person tutoring
- Growth mindset
- Confidence building
- Study plan development
EXTRACURRICULARS + NOTABLE COURSEWORK
Practical Electronics | University of Rochester Student Worked on electrical design, finishing with an understanding of Integrated Circuits and Digital Logic Worked on small Radio Transmission device, using circuit modules UCL Summer School 2024 | London, UK Student Took the course Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology, receiving a pass, and by UCL Grading First Class Honors Was engaged in class, working hard with other peers while also being friendly to other students throughout the course, creating a positive and fun learning environment Policy Debate | Rochester, NY Novice Debater Even as a Novice Debater, took on an Open debate tournament as a means to learn and due to team needs Been in 2 other Novice Debates, going 3-3 in both as the 2N, winning % rounds as the Negative Have gone to multiple tournaments, making prelims on a handful of occassions throughout college
Timeline
Tutor at The Learning Center
The Learning Center @ University of Rochester
01.2026 - Current
TA Honors PHYS: 143 (Particles and Waves)
University of Rochester
01.2026 - Current
Research Intern
MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: ec^3 hub
12.2024 - 08.2025
Student-Sponsored Tutoring for Physics
SPS Tutor
08.2024 - 01.2026
TA for Self-Paced Physics Classes
TA Positions
08.2024 - 09.2025
AI Trainer: Contributor, Rater
Outlier AI
06.2024 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Rochester - School of Arts And Sciences