Magna Cum Laude Mathematics and Physics Graduate

Bill B.

I am a recent graduate of The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina. I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts in Physics, and obtained a 3.81 cumulative GPA. My coursework gave me a strong foundation in math topics such as calculus, discrete structures, linear algebra, and differential equations, as well as core physics topics such as mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum theory. I’ve also completed multiple research projects involving linear algebra, ultrashort pulse lasers, and quantum dots.

I have about three years of tutoring experience. Following my freshman year, I tutored Precalculus full-time over the summer for incoming freshmen. I held a leadership position amongst the math tutors by tracking and reporting tutoring attendance for seven math classes, leading study sessions on math and academic habits, and coordinating evening homework help. I independently led recitations and proctored exams for over 20 students. I also ensured that the incoming freshmen I tutored were prepared academically to start their first year at the Citadel, and assisted them with study and organizational skills. Following this, I tutored Finite Mathematics, Precalculus, and Calculus 1 and 2 for the Citadel’s Math Lab throughout my college career. I was also selected as the sole subject-specific tutor for Discrete Structures, an upper-division math class that covers set algebra, logic, combinatorics, graphs, and applications of these to computer science.
I deeply believe that first and foremost, math and physics should be made fun and engaging. Although these classes can be a source of dread for many, I hope to impart my passion for these subjects to you, and to give you the confidence you need to enjoy learning this material. I look forward to working with you to learn the material you want to know, whether for academic success, exam preparation, or personal interest.