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Rashmi Rani Applied and, Engineering Mathematics, Statistics
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Since I became a student, I have had a passion for Mathematics. In grade school, Math was more fun than work to me. As my studies advanced and Math became more difficult, the challenge only made it more enjoyable. Math was no longer a trivial calculation but rather an in-depth study requiring dedication and ingenuity. This passion and enthusiasm, and my desire to share it, have guided my admiration of the subject and fueled my desire to become a teacher.
Teaching Philosophy
Throughout my teaching career, I have had the opportunity to interact with students at different stages of life, from diploma, college and post-degree. The insights I gained into how students learn have helped make me the teacher that I am. In my experience, the three biggest obstacles to learning are a student’s belief that Math is boring, Math is impossible, or Math is irrelevant. Therefore, my teaching philosophy is threefold.
Make Math interesting
In order for a student to succeed in a subject, that subject must engage him or her. Mathematics is too often taught as a cold, distant science with an endless list of formulas and seemingly no connection between topics. I bring excitement and a storyline to my classes, using energy and enthusiasm to teach ideas while guiding students along a path where each new concept a natural consequence of the previous and a natural precursor to the following. I am giving more emphasis to the idea that “How we can apply Mathematics in different field of life” rather than just giving some direct questions on the particular topic.
Make Math possible
Even I have to admit that Math is not always easy. But when presented in the right way,
Math is not that much difficult, it is often made out to be. If a student is having a good basic knowledge of Mathematics then it is not so difficult for him or her to understand Mathematics for undergraduate and graduate level. The aim should be taken as “How to improve problem solving skills in a student”. By learning theorems well, calculating examples that illustrate concepts and studying difficult cases that need special attention, students can tackle any problem. I remind my students that while a problem may be long, they have all the tools needed to solve it.
Make Math relevant
Perhaps the most difficult challenge to overcome is that of student unconcern toward the subject. On more than one occasion, I have had a student raise a hand in class to ask, “When will I ever need this?” not believing that what he or she is learning will be of any use beyond the course final. To respond, I stress that Mathematics does have a profound impact our daily lives. While everyone agrees Math does have a practical purpose, students will often point to the more tedious calculations as proof of Math’s irrelevance. And while it’s true that they may never need to row-reduce a matrix again, the ability to think rationally, to clearly organize ideas, and to accurately apply concepts are traits that will always have a practical application. But perhaps more importantly, Mathematics is beautiful. A well-constructed proof, a simple trick to solve a problem, this is the beauty of Mathematics. Mathematics can be viewed as an art form, a majestic work worthy of admiration. If the student sees Math as not only a means to an end but an end in itself, they develop respect and admiration for the subject.
Teaching Style
My goal in my classroom is to have a lively, open, and educational environment. On the first day of class, I emphasize class participation. Students are often reticent in asking questions, perhaps afraid of disrupting class, or afraid that their teacher, or worse, their peers, will view them as stupid. I stress that questions are an important part of the learning process. As the teacher, it is especially critical to know when the students do not understand, so I can try explaining the topic in a different way. Class participation is only possible if the teacher is approachable. If the professor seems indifferent to the difficulty of the student, he or she will not ask questions and as a result will struggle throughout the course. It is my job to be inviting, ensuring that the student knows I am available to help with any problem he or she may have in the course/ topic. Finally, I think the best way for students to learn Math is to do Math. The combination of the theoretical and the practical brings a Mathematical concept to light.
Teaching Philosophy
Throughout my teaching career, I have had the opportunity to interact with students at different stages of life, from diploma, college and post-degree. The insights I gained into how students learn have helped make me the teacher that I am. In my experience, the three biggest obstacles to learning are a student’s belief that Math is boring, Math is impossible, or Math is irrelevant. Therefore, my teaching philosophy is threefold.
Make Math interesting
In order for a student to succeed in a subject, that subject must engage him or her. Mathematics is too often taught as a cold, distant science with an endless list of formulas and seemingly no connection between topics. I bring excitement and a storyline to my classes, using energy and enthusiasm to teach ideas while guiding students along a path where each new concept a natural consequence of the previous and a natural precursor to the following. I am giving more emphasis to the idea that “How we can apply Mathematics in different field of life” rather than just giving some direct questions on the particular topic.
Make Math possible
Even I have to admit that Math is not always easy. But when presented in the right way,
Math is not that much difficult, it is often made out to be. If a student is having a good basic knowledge of Mathematics then it is not so difficult for him or her to understand Mathematics for undergraduate and graduate level. The aim should be taken as “How to improve problem solving skills in a student”. By learning theorems well, calculating examples that illustrate concepts and studying difficult cases that need special attention, students can tackle any problem. I remind my students that while a problem may be long, they have all the tools needed to solve it.
Make Math relevant
Perhaps the most difficult challenge to overcome is that of student unconcern toward the subject. On more than one occasion, I have had a student raise a hand in class to ask, “When will I ever need this?” not believing that what he or she is learning will be of any use beyond the course final. To respond, I stress that Mathematics does have a profound impact our daily lives. While everyone agrees Math does have a practical purpose, students will often point to the more tedious calculations as proof of Math’s irrelevance. And while it’s true that they may never need to row-reduce a matrix again, the ability to think rationally, to clearly organize ideas, and to accurately apply concepts are traits that will always have a practical application. But perhaps more importantly, Mathematics is beautiful. A well-constructed proof, a simple trick to solve a problem, this is the beauty of Mathematics. Mathematics can be viewed as an art form, a majestic work worthy of admiration. If the student sees Math as not only a means to an end but an end in itself, they develop respect and admiration for the subject.
Teaching Style
My goal in my classroom is to have a lively, open, and educational environment. On the first day of class, I emphasize class participation. Students are often reticent in asking questions, perhaps afraid of disrupting class, or afraid that their teacher, or worse, their peers, will view them as stupid. I stress that questions are an important part of the learning process. As the teacher, it is especially critical to know when the students do not understand, so I can try explaining the topic in a different way. Class participation is only possible if the teacher is approachable. If the professor seems indifferent to the difficulty of the student, he or she will not ask questions and as a result will struggle throughout the course. It is my job to be inviting, ensuring that the student knows I am available to help with any problem he or she may have in the course/ topic. Finally, I think the best way for students to learn Math is to do Math. The combination of the theoretical and the practical brings a Mathematical concept to light.
Subjects
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Engineering Math Grade 11-Masters/Postgraduate
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Math & Reasoning Grade 10-Masters/Postgraduate
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Statistics and data analysis Intermediate-Expert
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Math & Reasoning for Competitive Exams Intermediate-Expert
Experience
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Assistant Professor (Sep, 2022–Present) at Canadian university Dubai
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Assistant Professor (May, 2011–Aug, 2022) at Al Ghurair University
Education
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Msc. In Maths and Computing (Jul, 2002–Jun, 2004) from Indian school of mines, Dhanbad . IIT-DHANBAD, Dhanbad
Fee details
د.إ100–200/hour (US$27.25–54.50/hour)
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Dubai Silicon Oasis - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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Can travel:
No
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- Last login: Jul 4, 2025
- Registered: Jul 4, 2025
- Total Teaching exp: 17.0 yrs.
- Teaches online: Yes
- Online Teaching exp: 6.0 yrs.
- Teaches at student's home: No
- Homework Help: Yes
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Gender: Female
- Works as: Individual teacher
- Speaks: English, Hindi
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Fee:د.إ100–200/hour(USD 27.25–54.5/hour)
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