Self-paced Math, Physics, or EE tutoring for all levels

I am an Electrical Engineer with work experience at Hughes Aircraft, Boeing (Anaheim), and Raytheon. I am doing part-time consulting, but also enjoy tutoring high school and college students, mostly in West LA, but willing to drive further if needed. I enjoy creating tutoring programs designed for parent or student needs, such as test or course preparation work. My tutoring relies heavily on getting the student in the 'driver's seat' quickly, with problems that cover the desired subject matter. My tutoring style is based on building confidence and joy in the subject, leading to the student's desire to become a life-long learner.

Tom's Subjects

Math:	ACT Math, algebra 1, algebra 2, calculus, differential equations, geometry, linear algebra, logic, prealgebra, precalculus, probability, SAT math, trigonometry
Science:	ACT Science, electrical engineering, physics
Music:	piano
Test Preparation:	ACT Math, ACT Science, GRE, SAT math
Computer:	C, C#, C++, computer engineering, computer programming, Fortran, Mathematica, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PHP, SQL
Business:	GRE, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Corporate Training:	C++, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, SQL
Homeschool:	algebra 1, algebra 2, calculus, geometry, physics, piano, prealgebra, precalculus, SAT math

Algebra 1

As a graduate electrical engineer, algebra has been the cornerstone of much of my college coursework and professional work. I enjoy keeping my skills sharp, and continue to work problems in engineering that make use of algebra for analyzing circuits, performing computer simulations, and tutoring students in math and science courses. As a radar and satellite systems engineer, algebra is key to understanding basic principles of each subject. I continue to complete, with distinction, courses on... Read More

Calculus

I have three degrees in electrical engineering, two from the University of Wisconsin (Madison), and one from USC. Calculus is a foundational subject for electrical engineering, and I enjoyed taking calculus courses, receiving A's in all my courses. I work in communications and radar, which involves a lot of analysis, using many principles from calculus.

Geometry

I really enjoyed geometry when I first took it in AP high school math. I know how to complete proofs of congruency and similarity of triangles, as an example.
I know how to construct problems that use Archimedean geometry, as well as more modern problems. I can construct problems that are easy to visualize, and make the subject matter come to life.

Physics

As an electrical engineering major, I had to take a series of four 1-semester physics courses at the University of Wisconsin, known for their Physics Dept. I also took courses in solid state, and Master's level quantum mechanics in the Physics department. My later 2 modern physics courses included both Newtonian mechanics, as well as quantum mechanics, with emphasis on the theory behind the basic particle physics experiments in the early 19th century. I received an 'A' letter grade in these courses... Read More

Precalculus

I have three degrees in electrical engineering, two from the University of Wisconsin (Madison), and one from USC. Pre-calculus is a foundational subject for electrical engineering, and I enjoyed taking pre-calculus courses, receiving A's in all my courses. I work in communications and radar, which involves a lot of analysis, using many principles from pre-calculus and calculus.

MATLAB

As a systems engineer with three degrees in EE, MATLAB has been a valuable tool in my career. Since I have a legal copy on my personal laptop, I continue to use it today. I have more than ten years of work experience using it to analyze radar signal processing and satellite communications problems at the old Hughes Aircraft, as well as my work at Boeing helping simulate the patriot missile seeker, both environments using company versions on desktop environments. I am familiar with several of the... Read More

Electrical Engineering

I have three degrees in Electrical Engineering.

I have a BSEE and MSEE from the University of Wisconsin (main campus in Madison).

I took courses in motors, communications, electromagnetics, and solid state.

I taught labs during my master's work in motors and communications.

When I came to work at Hughes Aircraft, they supported me completing 10 courses in EE at USC, called the 'Engineers Degree'. These courses were in Linear Systems, Adaptive processing,...

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Education

Undergrad, University of Wisconsin, Madison Graduate, Masters, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Graduate, Other, University of Southern Califonria (USC)

Great tutor — Mr. Tom is a great tutor. Very patient and very helpful. I really like to work with him and I will always work with him. Thank you Mr. Tom.

— Abdul from Orange, CA

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