teaching

University of Southern California

CE 471: Principles of Transportation Engineering (Fall 2022 – 2023)
Teaching Assistant

  • Developed and graded assignments focusing on engineering problem-solving
  • Held office hours and provided one-on-one support for students struggling with mathematical concepts
  • Substituted the instructor for a few lectures where I prepared and delivered my own lecture materials

CE 330: Computer Methods in Civil Engineering (Numerical Analysis) (Spring 2024 – 2025)
Teaching Assistant

  • Mentored students in Python programming for data analysis and numerical methods
  • Assisted with course projects involving real-world data analysis and problem-solving

Sample Feedbacks

  • “Zhexian was very helpful and always willing to accommodate me outside of class and office hours if I had conflicts. He is patient and explains concepts clearly.”
  • “An excellent TA and a great guy who cares about his students, thank you Zhexian!”