Award-Winning PhD Student Offering Affordable STEM tutoring

John D.

I’m John Dirkmaat, a current PhD student at CU Boulder with a B.S. in Physics and a strong background in physics, math, scientific programming, and STEM education. I offer friendly, concept-focused tutoring for students who want clearer explanations, better problem-solving strategies, and more confidence in challenging technical courses.

I tutor physics and math at the college level, including College Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Quantum Mechanics, AP Physics, AP Calculus, Calculus I–III, Linear Algebra, Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations, and Scientific Programming. I also support high school-level science, math, programming, and engineering coursework.

My approach is patient, clear, and personalized. I focus on helping students understand the ideas behind the equations instead of only memorizing procedures. Sessions can be used for homework support, exam preparation, conceptual review, problem-solving practice, lab/course support, or long-term skill building. I aim to explain difficult topics in multiple ways and adjust to each student’s learning style.

I have served as an undergraduate teaching assistant for six physics courses, received an Award for Undergraduate TA Excellence, and completed coursework in Physics Education/Pedagogy. These experiences shaped how I teach: structured, encouraging, and focused on real understanding.

Hourly rates are course/content dependent, but I do my best to keep them affordable!

I’d be happy to help you work through tough concepts, prepare for exams, and build confidence in physics, math, programming, or STEM coursework.

Ask me about my research on phononic crystals!!!