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Paul F.

Highly Experienced Physics and STEM Calculus Math Tutor

Highly Experienced Physics and STEM Calculus Math Tutor

$60/hour

4.9 (101 ratings)

  • 334 hours tutoring

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I look forward to showing you the beauty, elegance and ubiquity of Mathematics and Physics. The study of these subjects is an investment well worth your time and effort because, unlike much of what we see and hear around us, these are basic and eternal truths. The people who came before us discovered these ideas and they deserve our gratitude which we can show by learning the concepts and principles they left for us. We stand on their shoulders and are fortunate to be able to move on to even...

I look forward to showing you the beauty, elegance and ubiquity of Mathematics and Physics. The study of these subjects is an investment well worth your time and effort because, unlike much of what we see and hear around us, these are basic and eternal truths. The people who came before us discovered these ideas and they deserve our gratitude which we can show by learning the concepts and principles they left for us. We stand on their shoulders and are fortunate to be able to move on to even greater levels of progress and understanding which leads to greater prosperity and happiness for us all.

What is unique about my lessons is that I provide one or more of my Summary Sheets about the topic that helps a student more easily retain what they have learned months [ or years ] after the lesson. It is a page [laminated if in person; emailed if online] summarizing the ideas one must know about the topic and makes it easy to go over the ideas many times after the lesson thus using repetition to impart retention. I have created and continually refined nearly all of these sheets over my many years of classroom teaching.
I was an electronics engineer for 35 years. Then I taught High School Calculus, Math and Physics for 10 years. I hold BSEE and MSEE degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY which is the oldest technical college in the U.S.
I have worked in Nuclear Physics and in Silicon Valley for my 35 year engineering career, mostly at particle beam accelerators [atom smashers]. I was on the engineering team that supported the first discovery of Element 106, Seaborgium in 1975. I was also awarded "Best Circuit Design Idea" of 1975 by Electronic Design Magazine; "Phase Locked Loop made from CMOS Quad Ex-Or gate" .
My rate is $40/hr online ... and ...$60/hr in person.

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Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Electrical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Homeschool

Calculus,

Calculus

I taught Calculus for 10 years in High School. I also used Calculus in my work as an electronics Engineer for 30+ years. During this time I worked at particle beam accelerators [atom smashers] building equipment to improve and support the physics experiments.
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry Qualifications BSEE and MSEE degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 10 years Classroom experience at High School level teaching Geometry or subjects which use and require as a pre-requisite an understanding of Geometry.
Physics,

Physics

Physics Qualifications BSEE and MSEE degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute I spent 15 years working in Nuclear Physics at atom smashers [particle beam accelerators ] At The Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory in Berkeley, CA. I was an electronics engineer on the team that supported the discovery of Element 106 of The Periodic Table, Seaborgium. 5 years classroom experience teaching Physics at the High School Level. 6 years experience tutoring Physics for International Baccalaureate Curriculum; Subtopics taught include Mechanics, Waves, Harmonic Motion, Fluid Statics, Atomic Physics, Thermal Physics, Astronomy.
Precalculus

Precalculus

PreCalculus Qualifications BSEE and MSEE degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 3 of 10 years teaching Pre Calculus at High School level 5 years privately tutoring Pre Calculus 2 year teaching Calculus in the classroom and 5 years privately tutoring Calculus

Math

Calculus,

Calculus

I taught Calculus for 10 years in High School. I also used Calculus in my work as an electronics Engineer for 30+ years. During this time I worked at particle beam accelerators [atom smashers] building equipment to improve and support the physics experiments.
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry Qualifications BSEE and MSEE degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 10 years Classroom experience at High School level teaching Geometry or subjects which use and require as a pre-requisite an understanding of Geometry.
Physics,

Physics

Physics Qualifications BSEE and MSEE degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute I spent 15 years working in Nuclear Physics at atom smashers [particle beam accelerators ] At The Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory in Berkeley, CA. I was an electronics engineer on the team that supported the discovery of Element 106 of The Periodic Table, Seaborgium. 5 years classroom experience teaching Physics at the High School Level. 6 years experience tutoring Physics for International Baccalaureate Curriculum; Subtopics taught include Mechanics, Waves, Harmonic Motion, Fluid Statics, Atomic Physics, Thermal Physics, Astronomy.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

PreCalculus Qualifications BSEE and MSEE degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 3 of 10 years teaching Pre Calculus at High School level 5 years privately tutoring Pre Calculus 2 year teaching Calculus in the classroom and 5 years privately tutoring Calculus
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

Trigonometry Qualifications BSEE and MSEE degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 10 years Classroom experience at High School level teaching Trigonometry, Pre Calculus, Physics and Calculus all of which require understanding of Trig.

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Calculus,

Calculus

I taught Calculus for 10 years in High School. I also used Calculus in my work as an electronics Engineer for 30+ years. During this time I worked at particle beam accelerators [atom smashers] building equipment to improve and support the physics experiments.
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry Qualifications BSEE and MSEE degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 10 years Classroom experience at High School level teaching Geometry or subjects which use and require as a pre-requisite an understanding of Geometry.
Physics,

Physics

Physics Qualifications BSEE and MSEE degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute I spent 15 years working in Nuclear Physics at atom smashers [particle beam accelerators ] At The Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory in Berkeley, CA. I was an electronics engineer on the team that supported the discovery of Element 106 of The Periodic Table, Seaborgium. 5 years classroom experience teaching Physics at the High School Level. 6 years experience tutoring Physics for International Baccalaureate Curriculum; Subtopics taught include Mechanics, Waves, Harmonic Motion, Fluid Statics, Atomic Physics, Thermal Physics, Astronomy.
Precalculus

Precalculus

PreCalculus Qualifications BSEE and MSEE degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 3 of 10 years teaching Pre Calculus at High School level 5 years privately tutoring Pre Calculus 2 year teaching Calculus in the classroom and 5 years privately tutoring Calculus

Science

Physics

Physics

Physics Qualifications BSEE and MSEE degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute I spent 15 years working in Nuclear Physics at atom smashers [particle beam accelerators ] At The Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory in Berkeley, CA. I was an electronics engineer on the team that supported the discovery of Element 106 of The Periodic Table, Seaborgium. 5 years classroom experience teaching Physics at the High School Level. 6 years experience tutoring Physics for International Baccalaureate Curriculum; Subtopics taught include Mechanics, Waves, Harmonic Motion, Fluid Statics, Atomic Physics, Thermal Physics, Astronomy.

Summer

Calculus,

Calculus

I taught Calculus for 10 years in High School. I also used Calculus in my work as an electronics Engineer for 30+ years. During this time I worked at particle beam accelerators [atom smashers] building equipment to improve and support the physics experiments.
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry Qualifications BSEE and MSEE degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 10 years Classroom experience at High School level teaching Geometry or subjects which use and require as a pre-requisite an understanding of Geometry.
Physics

Physics

Physics Qualifications BSEE and MSEE degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute I spent 15 years working in Nuclear Physics at atom smashers [particle beam accelerators ] At The Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory in Berkeley, CA. I was an electronics engineer on the team that supported the discovery of Element 106 of The Periodic Table, Seaborgium. 5 years classroom experience teaching Physics at the High School Level. 6 years experience tutoring Physics for International Baccalaureate Curriculum; Subtopics taught include Mechanics, Waves, Harmonic Motion, Fluid Statics, Atomic Physics, Thermal Physics, Astronomy.

Examples of Expertise

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Thank you!

Thank you, Paul! My son said he learned more in an hour with you than he has all month in class! He also said that you were extremely patient and thorough. Taner will continue with his sessions!

Dava, 2 lessons with Paul

Kind and helpful.

Paul always goes into detail about why topics are important and why they work that way, which is very helpful. Also, I have been going through a lot personally and he has been kind and supportive through all of that and helped to keep me on track. Overall a very great tutor and person.

Jackie, 7 lessons with Paul

Very knowledgeable and helpful

Paul helped me with my calculus 2 class throughout the year. Provides a lot of helpful material for his students. Very thorough in his work and dedicates his time to helping his students better understand requested topics.

Grayson, 10 lessons with Paul

Very Knowledgeable and Patient

Paul was able to help me not only in the Pre-Calculus. Also able to teach me the Physics and Scientific side. He got right to the point of what i needed to learn. Truly amazed with his vast knowledge and patients. I highly recommend Paul!

Tim, 4 lessons with Paul

Offers Excellent Analysis of Physics

Paul F. works to ensure you really understand the material and helps build your confidence in the matter. His excellent worksheets also really break down the material in an easy to comprehend fashion.

Stephanie, 9 lessons with Paul

Physics

Paul is very patient and explains clearly with examples. He also gave me subject sheets to help me while I am doing my work. He checks for understanding and send notes after each lesson. Enjoying working with him.

Michele, 3 lessons with Paul

Algebra 2

My daughter said she felt much more comfortable with the material after the lesson. She will email Paul with any questions prior to her midterm tomorrow.

Christina, 8 lessons with Paul

Knowledgeable and patient

Paul has helped my daughter with her Precalc exams. He is very knowledgeable and patient. She is a high school student and is also attending college. She was having problems in this class and he has helped her.

Alecia, 3 lessons with Paul

Very knowledgeable in the subject of physics for engineering.

Paul was thoroughly prepared before the tutoring session. He explained concepts with multiple examples so that it was easy to grasp. I will be continuing my tutoring for the entire class with Paul.

Paul , 2 lessons with Paul

Calculus Math

Has many good sources to refer to when experiencing difficulty. Is flexible with you to ensure you're understanding the material. Thank you for your help and flexibility to schedule a tutoring session.

Meirav, 1 lesson with Paul
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