Devansh M.

I am an Engineering Physics graduate from IIT Delhi and currently a filmmaking student in Paris, with over three years of experience teaching Mathematics, Physics and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) to high-school, pre-college and IB students.

My teaching journey spans Aaka Academy, NSS IIT Delhi, and the Physics & Astronomy Society (PAC), IIT Delhi, where I have taught Mathematics, Physics, Philosophy of Science and Theory of Knowledge to students from diverse academic backgrounds, including students following the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

My academic background includes qualifying the Regional Mathematics Olympiad (RMO) in 2018 and 2019, securing 99.94 percentile in JEE Main, and earning admission to Engineering Physics at IIT Delhi through JEE Advanced.

Alongside teaching, I work in science communication, creative research and filmmaking, which has shaped my approach to education. I believe students learn best when they understand why an idea works rather than memorising procedures. I therefore combine rigorous mathematical thinking with intuition, visual explanations and real-world examples.

I teach IB Mathematics (AA & AI), IB Physics, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), SAT Mathematics, Olympiad Mathematics, JEE Mathematics & Physics, and secondary-school mathematics and physics. My goal is to build conceptual understanding, confidence and independent problem-solving skills that remain valuable long after the examination.

• 3+ years of experience teaching Mathematics, Physics and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) to secondary-school, pre-college and IB students.
• Aaka Academy (Delhi) – taught high-school and pre-college Mathematics, Physics and Theory of Knowledge (TOK), including students following the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.
• NSS, IIT Delhi – taught Mathematics to high-school students, helping strengthen conceptual understanding and problem-solving ability.
• Physics & Astronomy Society (PAC), IIT Delhi – designed and taught Mathematics, Physics, Philosophy of Science and scientific reasoning sessions for school students, including IB students, combining mathematics with astronomy, logic and critical thinking.
• Experience supporting students preparing for IB Mathematics, IB Physics, SAT Mathematics, Olympiad Mathematics and advanced secondary-school mathematics.
• Strong interdisciplinary background in science communication, allowing me to explain difficult concepts in clear, engaging and accessible ways.

• Every lesson begins with a short diagnostic discussion to identify the student’s current level, misconceptions and academic goals.
• I teach from first principles, helping students understand why concepts work before moving to formulas and exam techniques. My major motivation is make students acquainted with the basic vocabulary and methodology of the subject in the beginning.
• I adapt my lessons to each curriculum, including IB Mathematics AA/AI, IB Physics, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), SAT, Olympiad Mathematics and school curricula.
• Complex mathematical and scientific ideas are explained through diagrams, visual intuition, storytelling and real-world applications drawn from physics, technology and everyday life.
• Lessons gradually progress from conceptual understanding to guided examples, independent problem-solving and exam-style questions.
• Students receive structured revision plans, targeted practice exercises and strategies for tackling unfamiliar problems confidently.
• My objective is not only higher grades but also to develop analytical thinking, curiosity and long-term confidence in mathematics and science.