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Experienced Math and Physics tutor
Peter L.

157 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60
Response time: 8 hours

About Peter


Bio

As a retired Physics Ph.D. from the University of California (SD), I've been tutoring math and physics for over 3 years. My AP Math and Physics students regularly score 5 in SAT AP tests or in the top 5% tiles! I enjoy seeing students' eyes lighting up when I show them how to work out succinct and clear solutions for deep learning. For over 10 years at community college, I taught calculus, statistics, algebra, business mathematics, engineering mechanics, physics and lab classes to evening...

As a retired Physics Ph.D. from the University of California (SD), I've been tutoring math and physics for over 3 years. My AP Math and Physics students regularly score 5 in SAT AP tests or in the top 5% tiles! I enjoy seeing students' eyes lighting up when I show them how to work out succinct and clear solutions for deep learning. For over 10 years at community college, I taught calculus, statistics, algebra, business mathematics, engineering mechanics, physics and lab classes to evening and summer students, receiving many high reviews and with a higher student enrollment among the same concurrent classes. My goal is to help students improving GPA, establishing good study habit, and cultivating problem solving skills.

Can't resist solving good Kakuro, KenKen, Sudoku puzzles and have my own published Sudoku mobile apps in iTunes store and Android markets (Google, Amazon, NOOK) since 2009. Always ready to learn and expand technical know-hows to stay current with latest technological needs and challenges so I can better broaden students' horizon and prepare their journey ahead. My decades' programming experience ranges progressively from Fortran, C/C++, Java to Python in scientific computing.

I tutor students at public places such as SF Public Library study rooms or coffee shops. In-home tutoring option is available only after several tutoring sessions. Please feel free to reach out for questions.


Education

University of Minnesota
Physics
University of California, San Diego
PhD

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: 50% introductory discount to new student! Free email support on tutored session!
  • Lesson cancellation: 6 hours notice required
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Approved Subjects

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Over 20 years of experience in C/C++/java software development in production environment that includes unit, integration, and system testing.
Algebra 2
Calculus
Physics
Python

Examples of Expertise


Peter has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 2 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews


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4.8 (66 ratings)
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Reviews

excellent!

Peter taught Python to my daughter. He was beyond excellent. He provided exercises to her to strengthen her knowledge and practical application. He’s really good. Highly recommend

Katherine, 4 lessons with Peter

Very understanding and helpful

Walked me through basics of python and helped me through completing a complex project. Is able to help those at a very low skill level with understanding python

Drew, 2 lessons with Peter

Knowledgeable and hardworking

Peter spent a lot of time outside of our lesson hours working through problems to help me better understand them during our sessions, he puts in a lot of effort and is one of the best tutors I've had.

Nirbhay, 4 lessons with Peter

Great Tutor

Best tutor if you need clear explanations to confusing problems! Wants you to understand the concepts. Patient and accommodating as well.

Carol, 1 lesson with Peter

Peter L: Superlative Tutor in All Regards!

Outstanding knowledge of Python, Physics, and calculus at a post doctoral level. Just brilliant and meticulous. Enjoyed all the interactions. Pleasure to work with.

Mike, 3 lessons with Peter

Knowledgeable and enthusiastic tutor

Peter taught me how to do medium Sudoku with a great deal of enthusiasm. He was very knowledgeable and made me feel that it is not hard (though I had been really struggling with it before). The day after his lesson, I solved a hard Sudoku for the first time ever on my own!

Katherine, 1 lesson with Peter

Python tutor

Peter is teaching my son how to trouble shoot to solve Python assignments (Coursera Univ of Michigan Python for Everyone). Peter has an impressive command of Python and is teaching my son methods for creating short cuts and increasing visibility so as to identify coding errors. Peter is accessible and eager to help!

Andrea, 2 lessons with Peter

Amazing tutor

Python data science content. This time we worked on apis, learning about the json library, and also using panads data frames. Patient and always there to help. Seriously the best tutor!

Anonymous, 5 lessons with Peter

Excellent tutor who is patient and knowledgeable

Peter is an excellent tutor who is patient and knowledgeable with coding. Besides being patient and accommodating, Peter is also quick to respond to his students' questions. He went beyond and above the call of duty in helping me with my class assignment with Phyton. My intention is to continue to work with him in the future when I need assistance with navigating complicated coding issues since he has been very helpful thus far.

Solomon, 2 lessons with Peter

Excellent and knowledgeable tutor

Peter taught me python. He was very thorough and knowledgeable about python and patiently explained it. He answered all my questions and went above and beyond expectation. He is a perfect tutor.

Maya, 1 lesson with Peter
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