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** NOTE: I no longer tutor Astronomy/Astrophysics**
I hold a Master’s in Physics from UC San Diego and a Bachelor’s (Magna cum Laude) in Astrophysics from UC Los Angeles. As a teacher/tutor for over 35 years, I specialize in Physics (calculus/non-calculus based) and Math. I’m a licensed, credentialed teacher who taught in public high schools and now tutors AP Physics/Calculus, College-level Physics/Calculus for Engineering, Pre-med, Optometry, and Pharmacy students. I am patient and...

** NOTE: I no longer tutor Astronomy/Astrophysics**
I hold a Master’s in Physics from UC San Diego and a Bachelor’s (Magna cum Laude) in Astrophysics from UC Los Angeles. As a teacher/tutor for over 35 years, I specialize in Physics (calculus/non-calculus based) and Math. I’m a licensed, credentialed teacher who taught in public high schools and now tutors AP Physics/Calculus, College-level Physics/Calculus for Engineering, Pre-med, Optometry, and Pharmacy students. I am patient and provide clear explanations.

My tutoring journey began in ninth grade when I helped a classmate with Algebra 1 word problems, sparking my passion for math and physics. Over the years, I’ve helped many students not only solve problems but also deepen their understanding of the concepts.

From my experience, I noticed many students follow steps mechanically without understanding the reasoning behind them. While correct steps lead to the right answers, true mastery comes from understanding why each step is necessary and how it connects to the next. In my tutoring sessions, I focus on explaining the purpose behind each operation to help students understand the entire process.

In my free time, I continue learning physics and math, sharing new insights with my students to enhance their understanding.


Education

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Graduated Magna cum Laude
Astrophysics
University of California, San Diego (Physics)
Masters
California State University, Los Angeles (Teaching Credential)
Other
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Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $85
  • Rate details: Lesson cancellations or any changes to lesson time or duration requires at least 24 hours notice. Otherwise, there will be a charge for the full duration of the scheduled lesson. **STRICTLY ENFORCED**
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  • Background check passed on 12/15/2023

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Approved Subjects

Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have been tutoring (privately and online) physics and math (algebra 1 to calculus) for over 35 years now. I also taught high school science as a full time credential teacher. I specialize in helping students that are struggling in the transition from basic math to Algebra 1. I have lots of patience and my explanations are very clear.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have been tutoring (privately and online) physics and math (algebra 1 to calculus) for over 35 years now. I also taught high school science as a full time credential teacher. I have lots of patience and my explanations are very clear.
Calculus

Calculus

I have been tutoring (privately and online) physics and math (algebra 1 to calculus) for over 35 years now. I also taught high school physics and physical science as a full time credential teacher. I have lots of patience and my explanations are very clear.
Geometry

Geometry

I have been tutoring (privately and online) physics and math (algebra 1 to calculus) for over 35 years now. I also taught high school science as a full time credential teacher. I have lots of patience and my explanations are very clear.
Physics

Physics

I have been tutoring (privately and online) physics and math (algebra 1 to calculus) for over 35 years now. I also taught high school physics and physical science as a full time credential teacher. I have lots of patience and my explanations are very clear.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have been tutoring (private and online) physics and math (algebra 1 to calculus) for over 35 years now. I also taught high school science as a full time credential teacher. I specialize in helping students that are struggling in the transition from basic math to preAlgebra. I have lots of patience and my explanations are very clear.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have been tutoring (privately and online) physics and math (algebra 1 to calculus) for over 35 years now. I also taught high school physics and physical science as a full time credential teacher. I have lots of patience and my explanations are very clear.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I have been tutoring (private and online) physics and math (Algebra 1 to Calculus and SAT math) for over 25 years now. I also taught high school physics and physical science as a full time credential teacher. I have lots of patience and my explanations are very clear.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have been tutoring (privately and online) physics and math (algebra 1 to calculus) for over 35 years now. I also taught high school physics and physical science as a full time credential teacher. I have lots of patience and my explanations are very clear.
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Reviews

Leo is an Amazing Tutor!

Leo has been tutoring me for the past 2 months in high school AP Physics. I've tried multiple tutors before him, and none of them have known the material as well as he does. He knows AP physics like the back of his hand. When asked a question, he immediately knows how to solve it and can explain it thoroughly until I understand. I would highly recommend Leo to anybody who is struggling through AP physics and is looking for a tutor who is efficient, knowledgeable, and kind.

Christina, 26 lessons with Leo

Incredibly patient and very knowledgeable tutor

Leo has been helping my daughter in AP Physics 2, electricity and magnetism, and she has been doing very well in the class, earning a straight A. Leo explains the concepts and provides practice problems that have been instrumental in my daughter’s success in the class. I would highly recommend Leo for AP physics tutoring.

Jill, 8 lessons with Leo

Helpful and understanding tutor

Leo L. has done an amazing job so far with tutoring me in high school physics! He's very patient and works with me until I understand the problems. For me, I provided examples from my assignments and got them done with him at the same time while he walked me through them individually. Very useful with my problems especially when we get to diagrams and equations. Extremely knowledgable in physics when it comes to Acceleration, Friction, and Systems.

Janeire, 7 lessons with Leo

Very Knowledgeable and considerate tutor

Mr. Leo is teaching me electricity and magnetism (Which in more simple words calc-based physics II), I've had him as a tutor for almost 2 months now, and say he's very knowledgeable on this subject. He takes the work piece by piece to show you how you get to your final answer, the only complaint I can really think of is that some of his lettering can be a little shaky. However, due to being done with a mouse and not with like a actual pen, it's to be expected that some it can be, I'll admit that I would have the same troubles myself.

Ethan, 15 lessons with Leo

Very understanding

He helped me understand questions I had about physics and also clearly explained new concepts that we have not yet covered in class. Would definitely recommend.

Hannah, 24 lessons with Leo

Best tutor for Calculus based Physics

I have been getting tutoring from this tutor for almost a month on the Calculus Physics course, which is helping me with my physics course at my school. I did not have any basic physics knowledge, but I could still understand the concepts and the problems easily.

Minsung, 13 lessons with Leo

Amazing Tutor

Leo has been my tutor for college level physics 1 and 2. He was able to explain complex equations and concepts very well. He goes through each problem step by step and has tips on problem solving that really helped me.

Taylor, 79 lessons with Leo

Knowledgeable Tutor

Leo is a fantastic tutor. He has a deep understanding of physics and spends the time you need. He is very personable. He was able to help with college level physics including topics such as electricity and magnetism.

David, 67 lessons with Leo

Informative and Efficient Tutor

Mr. L is wonderful at dissecting college-level physics problems. From basic kinematics to advanced rotational dynamics, he not only solves problems effectively, but also teaches you the underlying topics and how to approach similar problems in your future assessments.

John, 7 lessons with Leo

College Physics Tutoring

Leo did a great job of getting me through a good portion of my son's college physics syllabus as he is entering Freshman Year with no prior background in Physics. He is very thorough and organized as well.

Chandana, 13 lessons with Leo