Just because you have not done well in chemistry, biology, or academics in general, does not mean you won't do well in physics. Most academic subjects depend heavily on memorization, often teaching courses as a mere collection of facts. If you are the type of student who likes knowing why a statement is true, wants to get to the bottom of a concept, and feels frustrated when told to just take things for granted, you should consider taking physics. The thought process in physics is...
Just because you have not done well in chemistry, biology, or academics in general, does not mean you won't do well in physics. Most academic subjects depend heavily on memorization, often teaching courses as a mere collection of facts. If you are the type of student who likes knowing why a statement is true, wants to get to the bottom of a concept, and feels frustrated when told to just take things for granted, you should consider taking physics. The thought process in physics is liberating.
Another reason students have a tough time with physics is that it is often taught purely as a math application, without the conceptual background that underpins it. Whether it is strict memorization or abstract math, presenting physics this way leaves you asking questions without making real progress.
With a master's degree in physics, a teaching certificate, two excellence-in-teaching awards, and experience as an AP Reader and IB Examiner, my career-long track record shows consistently high student test scores. This background includes teaching physics to students from fifth grade to graduate school, covering AP, IB, college physics, and engineering physics across the U.S., China, India, Qatar, and Bahrain. Over three decades of teaching, a unique collection of 'stepping stones' has been amassed to guide students from their own framework of experiences to the way nature actually works. These 'stepping stones' consist of counterintuitive questions, animations, video clips, and conceptually and mathematically demanding problems that probe your understanding. These resources will help you confront your version of reality so that it better aligns with the physical laws of the world.
If you have ever watched an insightful video on TikTok or YouTube and felt inspired, it is because it elevated your thinking. Our class sessions will have moments of insight. I hope you sign up for an engaging and rewarding discussion of physics to help you succeed on your exams.
