My name is Zach, and I received my Doctor of Physics from the University of Nevada, Reno. Since starting college, I discovered that what I found most fulfilling was asking deeper questions and solving more challenging problems, which led me to pursue physics at the highest level I could. Understanding math and physics did not come easily, and my success or failure was often decided by the level of support I received from professors. When that support was lacking, I sought help from fellow...
My name is Zach, and I received my Doctor of Physics from the University of Nevada, Reno. Since starting college, I discovered that what I found most fulfilling was asking deeper questions and solving more challenging problems, which led me to pursue physics at the highest level I could. Understanding math and physics did not come easily, and my success or failure was often decided by the level of support I received from professors. When that support was lacking, I sought help from fellow classmates and tutors. As a tutor, I aim to incorporate the most positive aspects of those experiences to create a productive and enjoyable learning environment. This involves establishing a comfortable starting point based on the concepts a student already understands and then expanding step by step into new material.
My tutoring experience is centered around my work as a teaching assistant leading introductory physics laboratory courses of roughly 10–20 students at both California State University and the University of Nevada. Over five years, my role was to provide supplementary instruction to core physics lectures and guide the hands-on laboratory experience for mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, astrophysics, and optics, along with the associated math including algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and statistics. When students needed additional assistance during office hours, I reviewed assignments and helped explain difficult topics. Additionally, I have tutored several students in middle school algebra and high school chemistry.
I understand that every student has a unique learning style, and I welcome suggestions from students or parents to ensure the most effective approach. My goal is to equip students with the knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to tackle math and physics challenges, leading to improved grades and overall confidence in their understanding. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out, I respond quickly and look forward to scheduling a lesson with you.
