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Experienced Math, Physics, Python Tutor with a PhD in Physics
Joel L.

2,519 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $100
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Joel L.'s Photo

Experienced Math, Physics, Python Tutor with a PhD in Physics
Experienced Math, Physics, Python Tutor with a PhD in Physics
Joel L.

2,519 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

2,519 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Joel


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I hold a PhD in Physics with 6 years of post-doctoral research and teaching experience. I have been tutoring intermediate and advanced Math and Physics topics for 15 years and programming for 10 years. This solid foundation and my gift for explaining the difficult and abstract in novel and easy-to-understand ways means that together you and I will dig into concepts and understand them on a deeper level. This approach avoids the so-called "memorization trap", which may help you pass an exam or...

I hold a PhD in Physics with 6 years of post-doctoral research and teaching experience. I have been tutoring intermediate and advanced Math and Physics topics for 15 years and programming for 10 years. This solid foundation and my gift for explaining the difficult and abstract in novel and easy-to-understand ways means that together you and I will dig into concepts and understand them on a deeper level. This approach avoids the so-called "memorization trap", which may help you pass an exam or a single homework assignment, but is ultimately not an effective way to learn.

I tutor all math subjects, from algebra on to college calculus (I, II, and III), linear algebra, and beyond. I tutor all levels of physics including AP physics, college-level physics, upper undergraduate courses, as well as graduate courses. I tutor Python, particularly in the basics of the language, Jupyter notebooks, and typical libraries, such as Matplotlib, Numpy, Scipy, and Pandas, among others.

I ask for 24 hours notice of a cancellation. I am responsive, punctual, and professional - and sometimes funny (if you appreciate math humor!).

I love tutoring because I love this stuff. And sharing it with my students, helping you find those "Eureka!" moments that bring you success in your class work and exam preparation, is a special kind of reward, all on its own.

I look forward to hearing from you and being your learning partner!


Education

Arizona State University
Physics
Arizona State University
PhD

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Computer

Data Science,

Data Science

I am a data scientist at a Fortune 1000 space/engineering/technical firm, focusing on anomaly detection and related classification problems. I have extensive knowledge in higher mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations), physics (undergraduate- and graduate-level courses) and Python. I use Jupyter notebooks with Pandas/Sklearn/Numpy/Matplotlib/Plotly libraries to explore data and to use gain insight into complex business problems, essentially every day.
Python,

Python

I have extensive experience in Python, including object-oriented programming in Python, and many of the most common packages such as, pandas, NumPy, SciPy, matplotlib, Plotly, and scikit-learn.
Computer Programming, SQL

Corporate Training

SQL

Homeschool

Calculus,

Calculus

As a professional scientist, calculus has been my "bread and butter" for many years now. I am passionate about the subject and can help students gain the kind of understanding that helps them find success in their studies.
Physics,

Physics

I have expertise in all levels of physics from introductory high school courses through advanced university level courses. I know where students struggle and I know how to help them overcome these areas.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I am a professional scientist with a PhD in physics. I use algebra in my everyday life. I have a deep knowledge of the concepts taught in a prealgebra course and I delight in finding new ways to explain them to students.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Precalculus, SAT Math

Math

Calculus,

Calculus

As a professional scientist, calculus has been my "bread and butter" for many years now. I am passionate about the subject and can help students gain the kind of understanding that helps them find success in their studies.
Physics,

Physics

I have expertise in all levels of physics from introductory high school courses through advanced university level courses. I know where students struggle and I know how to help them overcome these areas.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I am a professional scientist with a PhD in physics. I use algebra in my everyday life. I have a deep knowledge of the concepts taught in a prealgebra course and I delight in finding new ways to explain them to students.
ACT Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Precalculus, SAT Math, Trigonometry

Most Popular

Calculus,

Calculus

As a professional scientist, calculus has been my "bread and butter" for many years now. I am passionate about the subject and can help students gain the kind of understanding that helps them find success in their studies.
Physics,

Physics

I have expertise in all levels of physics from introductory high school courses through advanced university level courses. I know where students struggle and I know how to help them overcome these areas.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I am a professional scientist with a PhD in physics. I use algebra in my everyday life. I have a deep knowledge of the concepts taught in a prealgebra course and I delight in finding new ways to explain them to students.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Precalculus

Science

Physics

Physics

I have expertise in all levels of physics from introductory high school courses through advanced university level courses. I know where students struggle and I know how to help them overcome these areas.

Summer

Calculus,

Calculus

As a professional scientist, calculus has been my "bread and butter" for many years now. I am passionate about the subject and can help students gain the kind of understanding that helps them find success in their studies.
Physics,

Physics

I have expertise in all levels of physics from introductory high school courses through advanced university level courses. I know where students struggle and I know how to help them overcome these areas.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, SAT Math

Test Preparation

ACT Math, SAT Math

Examples of Expertise


Joel has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 6 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

Ratings and Reviews


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Relatable and Knowledgeable

Joel helped me "unstack" a pandas DF and showed me some great shortcuts for working in Jupyter Notebooks. He was on-time, relatable, knowledgable about the subject matter. He had an example setup based on my sample data and beforehand had researched the subject so we could jump right in.

Jamie, 1 lesson with Joel

great Physics tutor

Joel helps my 11th grader in honors Physics. He explains the material very clearly and my son says the lessons really help him stay on track.

Lenore, 19 lessons with Joel

Very helpful tutor for college calculus

Joel helped me review a final college Calculus project. He really knows the material and even though it was our first time working together he quickly understood the project and helped me a lot. I would highly recommend him.

Robert, 1 lesson with Joel

helpful and caring about the project!

Joel was willing to go above and beyond to help me with the Python project I needed help with. He spent time outside of our scheduled lessons to learn some of the background information needed to help me with the specific application of Python I was struggling with, and he was really helpful in explaining to me the different steps in my code!

Milena, 2 lessons with Joel

Thoroughly expertised, patient, and clear

Joel explained to me difficult college Physics 3 concepts such as differential equations for damped and underdamped motion and oscillators, linear algebra, Fourier series and transform, and normal modes with ease and clarity. He was extremely patient with going over every detail I did not understand, and explained all solving methods in a concise and organized manner. I am very grateful to have Joel's help with getting through my challenging class!

Will, 9 lessons with Joel

The best tutor my son had ever had.

Joel is amazing. He is by far the best tutor my son has ever had. He has been helping my son throughout high school and now college with highly advanced levels of math and coding. I’d recommend him to everyone.

Vincent & Mindy, 37 lessons with Joel

The best tutor my son had ever had.

Joel is amazing. He is by far the best tutor my son has ever had. He has been helping my son throughout high school and now college with highly advanced levels of math and coding. I’d recommend him to everyone.

Vincent & Mindy, 37 lessons with Joel

Really good tutor

He’s patience to walk you through the problems is really good. He’s very knowledgeable and you can tell that he doesn’t only know what he’s talking about but he has a gift for teaching!

Ronald, 7 lessons with Joel

VERY GOOD TUTOR

I will definitely be using him again for tutoring services. Effective and efficient for sure and knew how to work through the problem set

Johnathan, 8 lessons with Joel

VERY GOOD TUTOR

I will definitely be using him again for tutoring services. Effective and efficient for sure and knew how to work through the problem set

Johnathan, 8 lessons with Joel
Hourly Rate: $100
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