Ayak Chol's Experience and Recommendation Letter

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I have experience teaching and tutoring the following courses at the University of Arizona.

Current Semester (Spring 2026)

• MATH 112: College Algebra
• MATH 116: Business Calc
• MATH 120R: Calculus Prep
• MATH 125: Calculus I
• MATH 129: Calculus II
• MATH 163: Basic Statistics

Previous Semester (Fall 2025)

• MATH 112: College Algebra
• MATH 116: Business Calc
• MATH 120R: Calculus Prep
• MATH 125: Calculus I
• MATH 129: Calculus II
• MATH 163: Basic Statistics

 I have taught the following courses at Maricopa Community Colleges, including Phoenix College, GateWay Community College, and Mesa Community College. 

Previous Semesters (2014-2024)

• MAT 120: Intermediate Algebra
• MAT 145: College Mathematics with Review.
• MAT 151: College Algebra. 
• MAT 155: College Algebra
• MAT 213: Brief Calculus
• MAT 218: Mathematical Analysis for Business

 I have taught the following courses at Grand Canyon University.

Previous Semesters(2012-2022)

• MAT 251: Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
• MAT 253: Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
• MAT 264: Calculus for Science and Engineering II
• MAT 274: Probability and Statistics
• MAT 351: Calculus for Biomedical Sciences
• MAT 345: Applied Linear Algebra.
• BUS   352: Business Statistics
• MAT 364: Differential Equations

Student support and mentorship are central to Ayak Chol’s teaching and academic service. He maintains accessible, effective office hours that provide individualized support, helping students clarify concepts, strengthen problem-solving skills, and build confidence. Chol advises and mentors students from diverse backgrounds, offering guidance on coursework, study strategies, research opportunities, and academic or career pathways. He writes recommendation letters with care and integrity, reflecting a holistic understanding of each student’s strengths and growth. Attentive to student well-being, he recognizes academic or personal challenges and responds with empathy, appropriate referrals, and timely support to promote student success and persistence.

Ayak Chol’s teaching philosophy centers on a holistic, concept-driven approach to mathematics that emphasizes deep understanding, interdisciplinary connections, and real-world applications. He prioritizes conceptual foundations over rote memorization, tailoring instruction to students’ diverse backgrounds and fields through early assessment, guided problem-solving, and applied examples. Chol fosters active, collaborative learning and an inclusive environment that encourages curiosity, persistence, and open communication. He uses varied assessments and technology to reinforce conceptual clarity and visualization. Viewing teaching as a reciprocal process, Chol aims to inspire critical thinking and reveal the unifying beauty and power of mathematics.

As a college mathematics professor, I enhance learning by integrating programming and computational tools to make abstract concepts accessible and applied. I use R, Python, SAS, STATA, MATLAB, Mathematica, and TI calculators for data analysis, modeling, and simulations, enabling hands-on exploration of real-world problems. Through custom algorithms, interactive tools, and clear LaTeX-prepared materials supported by visual presentations, I create a dynamic classroom that bridges mathematical theory with practical application and prepares students for academic and professional success.