I've been teaching physics and math in a regular classroom for about 20 years, and I like helping people solve problems and figure things out. My educational background is that I have a PhD in Physics, an MS in Physics, and a BS in Physics and Mathematics. As a part of each of these experiences, I tutored students individually and in groups, often in a "help room" setting, but also in a less formal setting. I've also been a Physics Professor, and have taught students from freshmen to seniors,...
I've been teaching physics and math in a regular classroom for about 20 years, and I like helping people solve problems and figure things out. My educational background is that I have a PhD in Physics, an MS in Physics, and a BS in Physics and Mathematics. As a part of each of these experiences, I tutored students individually and in groups, often in a "help room" setting, but also in a less formal setting. I've also been a Physics Professor, and have taught students from freshmen to seniors, and even some "super seniors." (Adult learners and/or graduate students) Additionally, my PhD in Physics is in the area of Physics Education Research. This means that in addition to doing some interesting research related to the cognitive networks that people use to classify physics problems, I became familiar with research involving the best practices around teaching and learning, especially in STEM fields.
I've found that students learn best when they have the opportunity to try out lots of ideas, and then get feedback on those ideas quickly. I have found that listening to student's ideas is more important than giving my own ideas about the subject at hand. Teachers and tutors who talk first are kind of like a GPS that tries to tell you which way to go without knowing where you are located. Understanding where you are, and what you have tried to do in order to solve a problem, is most important in figuring out how to help you get where you want to go. As such, my methods revolve around listening first, understanding what is going on, and tailoring the tutoring experience to meet the unique needs of the individual. When an example solution or code is needed, I'm adept at creating documents, videos, or other explanations that can help you understand, and gain practice with, the issue that you are struggling with.
