"I graduated summa cum laude from UC San Diego with a bachelors in photonics and a minor in physics in 2020, and with a masters in photonics in 2022. I worked with Torin for 3 years while I was acting as the head tutor at the UCSD ECE (electrical and computer engineering) Tutoring Center. Torin was a stellar tutor, who not only had a great understanding of the various ECE courses and the math and physics needed for these subjects, but also had an outstanding ability to truly teach students how to understand the material. A great tutor does not just help a student pass a class, but also helps them gain an intuition for the subjects and an understanding of the fundamental principles that imply why the conclusions and answers are correct. I highly recommend Torin's tutoring services."
Ferrill R, Photonics Engineer, Research Intern at NASA, M.S. in Photonics from UCSD
"Torin Perreyclear is an invaluable mentor during my undergraduate years, extending far beyond the realm of electrical engineering. His unwavering dedication to his students was evident in every interaction. Torin went above and beyond, investing extra time outside his working hours to ensure students understanding. Accessibility was never an issue; he remained reachable and responsive through email, ready to offer guidance whenever needed. His genuine care for our academic growth fostered a supportive learning environment. Torin's commitment to helping others succeed sets a standard of excellence worth emulating. I highly recommend him as someone that parents and students should go to in terms of finding there next best suitable tutor/ tutoring center."
Micheal N, Engineer at Baxter, UC San Diego Electrical Engineering Masters Student
"Torin gives his students the tools they need to succeed in their courses and academic journeys while fostering a welcoming environment where they are happy to sift through confusion. When he has taken leadership of his tutoring spaces it is noticeable how welcoming the environment becomes. The culture of learning Torin cultivates gives students a stronger confidence when confronting the difficulty of STEM. His proficiency in guiding his students through problem solving is also remarkable. He shows his students a variety of ways to think critically about their work and then exercises their new techniques with fun, respectful, and constructive feedback. Torin is someone that is pleasant to work with and will help develop the best academic version of oneself."
Teo M, Engineering Physics B.S. from UCSD, Engineer at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
Average Student Evaluation Score for Spring Quarter of 2023: 4.29/5
"Torin was very helpful when explaining LTI systems to me. He even gave me a preview of Fourier Transforms so that when it is covered in class, it will be easier for me to absorb."
ECE Student, Winter 2023
Average Student Evaluation Score for Winter Quarter of 2023: 4.20/5
"Torin helped me find the problem on my own and what I was doing incorrectly is very clear to me now."
ECE Student, Fall 2022
Average Student Evaluation Score for Fall Quarter of 2022: 4.47/5
· "I like that discussion sections were mostly used to check in with us and how our field placements were going. I always felt like he really cared about how we were doing and I appreciated that time."
"Made discussion fun and enjoyable."
"Torin facilitated meaningful discussions and made fun a very safe space to share experiences that concerned us and offered sound advice for those situations."
"Torin is wonderful and seems to truly care about the relationship he has with his students!"
"Torin was a very friendly TA, and I felt engaged in his discussion sections. He did go over time in all of the discussion sections, but I forgive him. In the future, however, I think it would help students for him to finish section on time."
"Torin was fun to have as a TA in discussion. He facilitated discussion well."
Link To UC San Diego Instructional Assistant Evaluations