Speech:
Good Evening Everyone,

It is with great honor that I stand before you today to introduce a beacon of knowledge and an exemplar of educational excellence, Mr. Jatinder Singh(add that Jatinder Singh is refered to ad  calculus king by his students). With his multifaceted experience and an inspiring journey, Mr. Singh offers a unique perspective that we can all learn from(Everybody needs to have a teacher like Jatinder Singh at least once in their lifetime. These are the words of a former AP Calculus BC student of Singh’s. he is not the only Cal High student who believes this)..

Mr. Singh’s rich history is grounded in academic vigor, backed by his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and an MBA in Business Administration(add IIMA(ahmedhbad)). This foundation set the stage for his esteemed 25-year consultancy career, during which he shared his insights with titans of industry - working with companies like Xerox, AMEX, IBM, Shell, Toyota, Nestle, and Unilever.

Yet, behind this corporate success lies a passionate educator who, motivated by his daughter’s struggles in 2003, reinvented himself as a champion of learning at California High School—where he’s affectionately known to students at Cal High. His journey to teaching was catalyzed by his desire to make a meaningful difference in the way students are taught after observing his own daughter face challenges with her Honors Precalculus test.

He’s more than a teacher; he’s a mentor. His story is a tapestry woven from the vibrant threads of personal and professional achievements. Imagine the depths of knowledge he’s accumulated - from a humble public school with minimal fees in the southern parts of New Delhi to the prestigious halls of IIT Delhi(add that it is ranked among India’s top five universities), and then skyrocketing into the global corporate sphere. Consider the life-changing impact of his teaching philosophy: there are no shortcuts to mastery. His teachings, steeped in values, hard work, and ethics, have formed the bedrock of Mr. Singh’s approach to education.

What sets Mr. Singh apart is his unwavering commitment to the practical application of concepts learned. His goal—to foster critical thinking and prepare his students not just for advanced mathematics, but for the complexities of life itself. In his classroom, high expectations are the norm, underpinned by his firm belief in his students’ capacity to surpass their own potential.

To encapsulate Mr. Singh’s uniqueness would require a spectrum as diverse as his own interests, spanning from his love for art and painting to his joy in gardening. Through his journey, we’ve witnessed his evolution from a corporate consultant to a beloved educator, adapting from paper to technology-based learning aids, exemplifying a dynamic approach to education.

Mr. Singh’s narrative is a driving force that highlights the importance of simplicity and clarity in teaching, underscoring his desire to render complex concepts comprehensible to all. Through his eyes, education extends beyond mere rote learning; it’s about engaging with the world in a thoughtful and reflective manner.

As you listen to Mr. Singh today, prepare yourselves for an intellectual odyssey that breaks free from the constraints of textbooks. It’s an experience that will spark curiosity and inspire a comprehensive view of learning and personal development. His dedication to shaping young minds for critical thinking and real-world connections is not just compelling—it’s transformative.

Mr. Singh’s ongoing aspiration is to integrate AI and other forward-looking tools into his teaching, refining education’s future whilst honoring its timeless truths. His vision for education is one where complexities are untangled and learning is synonymous with understanding and relevance.

Please join me in giving a warm welcome to a man whose life mission has been to illuminate the minds of our future - Mr. Jatinder Singh.
Singh's Background:
• BSEE - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
MBA - Master of Business Administration

• 25 years of experience in the corporate sector - Consulting for Fortune 100+ companies
that include Xerox, AMEX, IBM, Shell, Toyota, Nestle, Unilever...

• Transitioned to education in 2003

• 19th year of teaching at Cal High

• Married, having a son and daughter – both graduated from Cal High, married and settled

• Hobbies include art/painting and gardening

2. My goals
- Application of concepts/skills
- Build your critical thinking skills
- Prepare you for higher level math course/college readiness

3. Set high expectations
- You have chosen to be in a higher level, fast paced course
- You have the capacity to do better than you think

Background Information:
1. Could you share a little about where you grew up and your early education?
Born in Punjab, grew up in new delhi(southern), went to a public school that has minimal school fees as almost all the funding comes from the government, then went to IIT Delhi
2. Who were the most significant influences on you during your formative years?
Influenced by different people, uncle , an elementary school teacher, some proffesors during his years at IIT
Education and Career:
3. How did you choose your teaching career?
worked for hp for 2 years, then went to IIMA - Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, , worked at Xerox, worked with fortune 100 companies for managment consulting and training other companies, then moved to the us and when his daughter did poorly on an Honors Precalculus test, he looked into how the students were being taught and saw that major improvements can happen in the way students are taught. also he chose teaching as a a result of his daughter's struggles and his daughter
4. What do you find most rewarding and most challenging about teaching?
being able to shape young minds so that they can think critically and are able to connect  the knowlede learned with real world, challenging is being able explain concepts so that students understand and are able to draw connections with the real world
5. Can you describe a particularly memorable moment or a turning point in your career?
turning points incude going to IIT delhi, working in management consulting(led to being understand a multitude of industries)
Talents and Skills:
6. Are there any specific talents or skills that you believe are essential for being an effective teacher?
wilder perspective in life, being able explain concepts so that students understand and are able to draw connections with the real world
7. How do you continue to develop and refine your teaching abilities?
possibly integrating ai into his teaching in the near future
Personal Philosophy and Views:
10. What is your philosophy on education?
There are no shortcuts to mastery, values are important, hardwork and work ethic is important
11. How do you think teaching has evolved since you started, and where do you see it going in the future?
paper to electronic, changes in instructional styles, continuing on more of a focus on group work/ collaboration. potentially integrating ai into the classroom
Aspirations and Future:
12. What goals or aspirations do you have for your future in education?
travelling/ painting/ art, potentially intergrating ai into the classroom
13. If you could make one major change in the education system, what would it be?
he said that the current state of education is overcomplicating education, and that one major change he would like to see is being able explain concepts simply so that students understand and are able to draw connections with the real world