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Philip W.

Math and Science Geek, Caltech Grad, Great Tutor

Torrance, CA (90501)

Travel Radius 30 miles
Hourly Fee $60.00
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Let me bring 25 years of tutoring experience to support your learning math, science and English. You will learn your subject, and you will have fun doing it. I tutored English (ESL) in Dawson College. I have been tutoring all forms of math and science ever since taking the classes! I love calculus most of all, but I can bring the same clarity to subjects from algebra to quantum mechanics to chemistry. I have participated in math and physics competitions, winning prizes and scholarships. I also recorded an album of 12 original songs.

Learn new skills to master math and science, get the sensible explanations that make a difference, practice the skills that raise your speed, and adopt the tricks that yield higher grades. Math and science will be transformed into a conversation that makes sense and communicates the information you need to know. My academic experience includes graduate classes in almost all branches of math and science. My work experience covers most forms of engineering and applied math. Any subject you choose will make sense to you.

Philip's Subjects

Math:
Science:
Music:
  • guitar,
  • songwriting
English:
  • ACT English,
  • ESL/ESOL
Test Preparation:
  • ACT English,
  • ACT Math,
  • ACT Science,
  • GMAT,
  • SAT math
Computer:
Language:
  • ESL/ESOL
Elementary Education:
  • elementary math
Business:
  • GMAT
Corporate Training:
  • ESL/ESOL,
  • GMAT,
  • statistics
Homeschool:

Algebra 1

Algebra is one of the first math subjects where things get abstract. That's probably not why most people struggle with algebra though. The thing about algebra that is difficult to understand is that there are often several ways to approach a problem. It is therefore the first math subject to present contexts and choices. The key to tutoring algebra, in my opinion, is to look into and understand these choices, so the confusion and worry goes away.

Algebra 2

Algebra is one of the first math subjects where things get abstract. That's probably not why most people struggle with algebra though. The thing about algebra that is difficult to understand is that there are often several ways to approach a problem. It is therefore the first math subject to present contexts and choices. The key to tutoring algebra, in my opinion, is to look into and understand these choices, so the confusion and worry goes away.

Calculus

Calculus is a whole new language of math, and the first math subject that connects fully to the physical world we live in. That makes calculus very intuitive and easy to explain. The foundation of calculus is triangles, or tiny steps where what comes out is some multiple of what goes in. This fact comes back time and again, using the same ideas and formulas.

Calculus is my favorite math subject. I have been using it professionally for years. Calculus is a tool that let's me describe... Read More

Chemistry

Chemistry is a wonderful subject to tutor. There are relatively few basic principles: stoichiometry, reaction rates, concentration units, titration, etc. While the subject is often poorly presented and somewhat abstract, chemistry is surprisingly simple and intuitive to understand. All it takes is a bit of middle school algebra and some great explanations!

Prealgebra

Algebra is one of the first math subjects where things get abstract. That's probably not why most people struggle with algebra though. The thing about algebra that is difficult to understand is that there are often several ways to approach a problem. It is therefore the first math subject to present contexts and choices. The key to tutoring algebra, in my opinion, is to look into and understand these choices, so the confusion and worry goes away.

Differential Equations

Differential equations are the mathematical language of scientific processes. Learn the many classifications of differential equations: linear versus nonlinear, first or higher order, homogeneous or inhomogeneous, ordinary or partial. The techniques used to solve differential equations, and the functions used to express these solutions are fully dependent on the classification. A full spectrum of solution techniques and special functions can be taught.

I have been doing advanced applied... Read More

Fortran

FORTRAN is the programming language of math and engineering. Efficient and fast, it has simple declaration and parameter passing rules. Learn how to set up multiple subroutines, optimize performance, and read code like English. Learn techniques to edit code without introducing bugs.

I am an expert in numerical techniques, and have been writing FORTRAN code for 25 years. My longest program is 200 pages long, and is the most advanced tsunami simulation software in the world. It is distributed... Read More

Linear Algebra

Linear algebra is the study and solution of simultaneous linear equations. Many systems give rise to simultaneous linear equations, and different geometrical conditions give rise to different solution techniques. Operations on linear equations will be covered, inversions studied, eigenvalues described, and the role of Wronskians clarified.

I am completely comfortable in linear algebra and systems of linear equations. These arise naturally in many scientific disciplines, and so form... Read More

Logic

Logic appears to be the study of Boolean algebra and matters that are either true or false. In pure math, logicians are considered one of the most difficult pursuits. What makes logic so interesting is that it is often counter-intuitive, demanding a careful and formal development to get the right answer.

Most of my experience with logic comes from computer programming, where physical and mathematical scenarios have to be fully and properly described in code. Many times, I have tried... Read More

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering includes such diverse topics as mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, turbomachinery, structural analyses, material properties, and many other subjects. Each one of these subjects has its own language, its own laws, its own quantities of interest, and its own analyses.

I have been a mechanical engineer practically since birth, making functional rockets and airplanes as a kid, and making vehicles out of all sorts of scraps. My specialty is... Read More

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