Douwe Berkhout
Delft
Summary
Motivated Mechanical Engineering student with a strong passion for mathematics, physics, and technical problem-solving. Skilled at explaining complex concepts in clear, bite-sized pieces and applying them effectively in team projects to achieve shared goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Tutor
Vrijzinnig-Christelijk-Lyceum
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Selected by the high school to tutor lower-year students in subjects already completed.
- Gained experience working with small groups and individual learners.
Private Tutor
Self-Employed
01.2022 - Current
- Tutoring High school students in technical subjects : Mathematics , Physics and Chemistry.
- Tutoring Elementary school students with basic subjects : Maths , reading , writing etc.
- Develop personalised lesson plans, practice material, and exam preparation strategies.
- Finding clients independently through referrals, social networks, and targeted advertising in Facebook groups. All the while maintaining client relationships.
Private Tutor
StudentsPlus
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Joined to find new work after moving to Delft , roughly the same experience as my self-employed tutoring , later left after realising finding my own clients was more profitable.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
TU Delft
Delft06-2027
High School Diploma - VWO-GYMNASIUM , Natuur & Techniek
Vrijzinnig-Christelijk-Lyceum
The Hague06-2024
Skills
- Clear verbal and written communication — strengthened through tutoring students of different ages and levels
- Strong understanding of mathematics, physics, mechanics, thermodynamics, and problem-solving principles
- Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams, contributing to planning, task division, and technical discussions
- Proficient in SolidWorks (3D modelling, assemblies, technical drawings)
- Proficient in Python (basic scripting, numerical methods, data analysis)
Affiliations
- Study association Leeghwater
- Student association K.S.V. Virgiel
Certification
- SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Private Tutor
StudentsPlus
11.2024 - 02.2025
Private Tutor
Self-Employed
01.2022 - Current
Private Tutor
Vrijzinnig-Christelijk-Lyceum
09.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
TU Delft
High School Diploma - VWO-GYMNASIUM , Natuur & Techniek
Vrijzinnig-Christelijk-Lyceum