Hi there! I provide personalized tutoring in math and physics

Tom B.

I graduated with a separate MS (Miami U of Ohio) and PhD (Virginia Tech) in physics. In both grad schools I did a lot of teaching assistant work constituting mainly labs, homework recitation, and one-on-one homework questions. I also did some lecturing (Physics of Sports, and 1st semester Classical Mechanics).

After grad school I spent two years teaching Algebra 2 and Pre-Calc to high school students at a small private school. I loved it, but wanted to use my graduate degrees. So, after two years, I became a defense contractor and have been working with the Air Force since 2007 as a scientist in one capacity or another. During that time I had the opportunity to adjunct at Wright State University for 2 years as a physics instructor for introductory physics. I've also been a mentor and subject matter expert to a PhD student and I've delivered talks to undergrads about my current research at University physics colloquia.

I love teaching. I love communicating math and physics concepts in understandable ways, and I love seeing others grasp those ideas.

My teaching method is primarily Socratic in style. I regularly engage with the students, asking questions that guide their learning. I will typically present a shortexplanation presenting the topic, demonstrate the solution to an example problem, and then ask the students to participate with me as we solve a problem together. They guide me in the process, working through the solution out loud. Finally, I give a problem to the class for them to solve individually. They are encouraged to ask questions, and I will ask questions of them as they work through it.