Hi, I’m Louisa. I’m a third-year Physics Ph.D. student at UC Santa Barbara and an NSF Graduate Research Fellow. I graduated from Scripps College with a dual degree in Computer Science (through Harvey Mudd College) and Physics, along with a minor in Art. Before starting graduate school, I worked in the tech industry at Peloton and completed internships at Google and Voloridge Investment Management. My academic and professional background allows me to bring both practical and theoretical...
Hi, I’m Louisa. I’m a third-year Physics Ph.D. student at UC Santa Barbara and an NSF Graduate Research Fellow. I graduated from Scripps College with a dual degree in Computer Science (through Harvey Mudd College) and Physics, along with a minor in Art. Before starting graduate school, I worked in the tech industry at Peloton and completed internships at Google and Voloridge Investment Management. My academic and professional background allows me to bring both practical and theoretical perspectives into my teaching.
I have over seven years of experience tutoring and teaching students in physics, math, and computer science. At UC Santa Barbara, I served as a Teaching Assistant for introductory physics labs, guiding students through hands-on experiments. I also taught web development to incarcerated students through MIT’s Educational Justice Institute, covering topics like Python, Flask, and SQLAlchemy. As an undergraduate, I supported students in Python and data analysis courses at Scripps College and was nominated by professors to tutor physics, discrete math, and programming one-on-one through the Keck Science Department. Beyond the classroom, I worked with high school students in the Refugee Advocacy Network, where I provided weekly tutoring in math, English, and history. Currently, I tutor math, physics, and computer science with J-Prep Tutoring and have also worked with individual students on specialized projects such as web design.
My approach to tutoring is patient, clear, and tailored to each student’s needs. I enjoy breaking down difficult concepts into manageable steps and helping students build confidence through practice. I have worked with learners ranging from high school through college, and I aim to make subjects like math, coding, and physics both accessible and engaging. Outside of teaching, I enjoy surfing, traveling, and doing outreach to make STEM more accessible to everyone.
