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Physics PhD with 10+-years Teaching Experience in Higher-Education
Michael P.

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Hello, I’m Michael, and I’m looking forward to helping you feel more confident in Physics and Mathematics! Skills in these subjects can lay a foundation for future careers and help us better understand the world.

I earned my PhD in Physics in 2012 from the University of Toulouse (France), and have traveled from France to Singapore, Germany, and the US doing research and teaching in multiple areas of physics. I have post-doctoral research experience in theoretical condensed matter physics,...

Hello, I’m Michael, and I’m looking forward to helping you feel more confident in Physics and Mathematics! Skills in these subjects can lay a foundation for future careers and help us better understand the world.

I earned my PhD in Physics in 2012 from the University of Toulouse (France), and have traveled from France to Singapore, Germany, and the US doing research and teaching in multiple areas of physics. I have post-doctoral research experience in theoretical condensed matter physics, cold atom physics, and theoretical biophysics.

I have 5+ years of teaching experience at the University level and have taught several courses in a classroom setting such as:
• Undergraduate electromagnetism, including topics like electro/magneto-statics, Maxwell equations and wave propagation.
• Undergraduate quantum mechanics, covering the core axioms of quantum mechanics, concepts from linear algebra, simple systems as the quantum harmonic oscillator, and scattering theory.
• Graduate quantum optics, where we delved deeper into light-matter interactions and applications to quantum information and computation.
• Calculus-based introductory physics laboratories for biology students, illustrating physics concepts that underlie vision, radiation, and cell homeostasis.

I have experience in teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from high-school to graduate school. My tutoring method helps students understand fundamental concepts through application by solving multiple examples, which I select from class-tested textbooks or design myself. I have extensive experience teaching courses online and use interactive methods with the virtual whiteboard.

I have completed a nine-week course “Scientists Teaching Science” which covered using principles of active learning, crafting effective student skill assessments, and developing engaging course objectives and materials.

My experience, methods, and interactive approach will help students master the material and reach their goals.


Education

University of Toulouse
Physics
Le Mans University
Masters
University of Toulouse
PhD

Additional Languages

French

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Quantum Physics

Quantum Physics

I have experience teaching undergraduate quantum mechanics, covering the core axioms of quantum mechanics, concepts from linear algebra, simple systems as the quantum harmonic oscillator, and scattering theory. I have also taught graduate quantum optics, where we delved deeper into light-matter interactions and applications to quantum information and computation. My research also covers fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics, such as the effects of interference and decoherence on quantum transport.
Calculus
French
Linear Algebra
Physics
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Knowledgeable, skilled, and patient tutor

Michael is an outstanding tutor for linear algebra! He was able to break down the dense course material into more digestible and easily understandable content for my daughter. His connections to different mathematical perspectives helped my daughter understand linear algebra in both algebraic and geometric terms. Overall, would definitely recommend to others who may be struggling with the college curriculum.

Moataz, 2 lessons with Michael

Michael is very patient and explains things clearly, making sure I understand the material.

During my first lesson with Michael, we reviewed the basics of kinematics, looking at speed, acceleration, and velocity (constant and instantaneous). After having a conceptual understanding, we moved to example problems and broke them down. Michael helped me understand why we were doing things, rather than just learning how to do it. This will make application of these skills much easier as problems get more complicated. I look forward to future lessons and am way more confident about my ability to do well in my physics class, with his help.

Skye, 4 lessons with Michael
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