62 Hathorne Astronomy Tutors

...astronomy is naturally attractive to those who have a curiosity about the universe. Sometimes, the actual course content provides more of a challenge than anticipated. Having experienced introductory astronomy personally during my undergraduate years at Cornell, and having taught many of its ideas in my physics courses over the years, I can help... read more

Ever since I started assisting my friends and family with their science homework in high school, I have been tutoring on a regular basis. As my first students graduated and moved on I was subsequently hired to tutor their siblings, cousins and friends. Because of their positive word-of-mouth advertising, I've never had to look for work; it’s always... read more

...will help my students learn how to solve problems, not just memorize facts and figures. Starting with an assessment of your current strengths and areas for improvement, I will put together a plan to improve your academic performance in the physical sciences or mathematics. My goal is to see you reach a personal "AHA moment" during each session.... read more

...I am particularly good at working with a student for a small number of sessions to prepare for a particular exam, get them caught up in a course or debug their learning style. I have worked with elementary, middle and high school students both while in high school and during university. I also worked as a teaching assistant and ran a series of classes... read more

...I have taught various levels of mathematics--through calculus--as standalone courses and as part of the content of physics courses, so I have a range of pedagogical strategies in these areas. I am very much aware of the challenges many students face in their early encounters with these subjects, and work to build confidence as well as proficiency... read more