Premitha Pansalawatte

About Premitha

Premitha brings extensive experience in university instruction, academic mentoring, curriculum development, laboratory teaching, and individualized student support. She has taught General Physics, Algebra, Precalculus, and Calculus while helping learners improve their mathematical reasoning and conceptual understanding.

Her lessons are structured, patient, and focused on helping students understand how and why a solution works—not simply memorizing an answer. She is especially skilled at breaking complex mathematical and scientific problems into manageable, easy-to-follow steps.

Subjects Taught

Teaching Experience

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Premitha has delivered undergraduate instruction in General Physics I and II, Algebra, Precalculus, and Calculus I, II, and III. Her work includes course administration, academic advising, online learning management, computational laboratory curriculum development, and mentoring adjunct faculty.

Physics Curriculum and Research Instruction

She has developed and delivered General Physics curriculum, managed online course systems, reviewed mathematical and conceptual accuracy, and created instructional materials for large university courses.

Teaching Assistant Experience

Premitha previously served as a teaching assistant in physics at Texas Tech University and Missouri University of Science and Technology, supporting laboratory instruction, lectures, student assessment, and academic development.

Teaching Approach

• Step-by-step explanations for challenging math and physics concepts
• Personalized instruction based on each student’s current skill level
• Guided practice that strengthens independent problem solving
• Patient support for students who feel anxious about STEM subjects
• Conceptual understanding combined with practical application
• Clear feedback that helps students identify and correct mistakes