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Jean Guy L.

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Benefit from 700 hours of tutoring experience in the Twinsburg, Solon, Canton, Akron, Garettsville, Newton Falls, Salem and Kent area! I am returning to tutoring after many years working with experimental work and data processing in physics. I mostly work at home on a myriad of physics related projects, mostly on my computer.
I have a Ph.D. in physics. I have worked at several world laboratories: CERN, nuclear reactors in neutron scattering, X-Ray scattering at sychrotrons, and I have been...

Benefit from 700 hours of tutoring experience in the Twinsburg, Solon, Canton, Akron, Garettsville, Newton Falls, Salem and Kent area! I am returning to tutoring after many years working with experimental work and data processing in physics. I mostly work at home on a myriad of physics related projects, mostly on my computer.
I have a Ph.D. in physics. I have worked at several world laboratories: CERN, nuclear reactors in neutron scattering, X-Ray scattering at sychrotrons, and I have been involved in muon spin rotation experiments. I mostly work in condensed matter, magnetism and when ideas come, superconductivity.
As for my methods, I like to use definitions and go to the fundamentals, all explained in a concise way. I am more mathematically oriented. I am also an iPad fan and love to use educational software and books on it. I love the physics in video games, especially the 3D VR engine in the Meta Quest 3.
My wife is a faculty member at Kent State University (physics) and we have a son in the medical sector.
I started tutoring with WyzAnt in September 2010. Since then I have built a U.S. curriculum in:
. current Python 3.X
. current sagemath, sympy algebra software. I have access to Mathematica but not currenly using it.
. LaTeX typesetting software, tikz, KOMA. I am not a graphic artist but this is wha I like to use
. homeschooling Middle School math
. physics (HS, MCAT and college physics)
. statistics (college level)
. precalculus (HS)
. college calculus
. prealgebra (Middle School, HS)
. algebra 1 and 2 (HS and college)
. 9th grade geometry (honors), physical science
. French
. German (beginner)
A big thank to all the amazing students I have met through WyzAnt!

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Education

L'Université de Montréal
Physics
L'Université de Montréal
Masters
McMaster University
PhD

Additional Languages

French
German

Policies

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  • Rate details: $25/hour when using the WyzAnt online tutoring tool or Facetime!
  • Lesson cancellation: 1 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 9/11/2014

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I love Algebra and I love doing math exercises and problems. This is really my hobby. I also tutor in pre-algebra. For both I use a series of books in algebra 1 and 2 that help me structure lessons to the rhythm of the student.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

Math is my hobby! I love to do algebra exercises. I have experience tutoring Wyzant students in Algebra 2 at High School and college level. I am familiar with the Algebra 2 program about functions, domain and ranges, inverse functions, and more!
C

C

During my years as a particle physicist, I have worked on several computers like VAX and the powerful IBM VM at CERN. I am an old school procedural programmer who learned FORTRAN 77 and 90 at first and then migrated to PASCAL (Macintosh) and eventually C. Today I work with ROOT which is the C++ data structure and graphic environment for particle physics at CERN which uses a great deal of C programming! Today I use the book "C programmierung" (written in German!) for my lessons. It is full of simple exercises from variable types to functions to structures.
Calculus

Calculus

Calculus is the study of variation of quantities. In physics, which is my background, we encounter this when comparing length scales and doing approximations to calculate limits of functions, near a given value or at infinity. For my tutoring, I follow a series of books I had during my studies. The numerous exercises they offer helped me complete my courses in college with success. That is what I offer today to my students!
Computer Programming

Computer Programming

During my years as a particle physicist, I have worked on several computers like VAX and the powerful IBM VM at CERN. I am an old school procedural programmer who learned FORTRAN 77 and 90 at first and then migrated to PASCAL (Macintosh) and eventually C. Today I work with ROOT which is the C++ data structure and graphic environment for particle physics at CERN which uses a great deal of C programming! Today I use the book "C programmierung" (written in German!) for my lessons. It is full of simple exercises from variable types to functions to structures.
Differential Equations

Differential Equations

I have studied differential equations in mathematics and in physics. The simplest differential equations involve the exponential function as real or imaginary solutions. They appear with the force equation for oscillatory and damped harmonic oscillator solutions for example. On a more formal level Lagrangian or Hamiltonian principle can be used in quantum mechanics. Solutions for the Schrödinger equation for the Hydrogen atom involve series methods and lead to Legendre polynomials as solutions, also known as atomic orbitals. Modern methods deal with differential equations that can be solved using finite elements methods.
Discrete Math

Discrete Math

I like to consider myself as an "algebrist", if the word exists. I am fascinated by the foundation of mathematics and group theory. That is to say I love to do mathematical problems. Whether it is related to the properties of functions, limits, to rational numbers and trigonometry, I am ready to help.
Geometry

Geometry

I have completed short and long tutoring in Honors Geometry. I still read the material posted by the teacher of this class to keep in shape! I enjoy it a lot! I have had good experience with high school students with this class. I also use software, I subscribe to, that may help students practice with the concepts!
Linear Algebra

Linear Algebra

Linear algebra is the fundamental first approach when comparing quantities. An algebra is based on group theory. From there vector space and matrices space can be built. During my study in physics, especially in particle physics, I became familiar with methods in the eigen-vector/eigen-value problem, the 8-fold way and the SU(3) quark model, abelian and non-abelian groups, Lie algebra for angular momentum operators in quantum theory, crystallographic space groups, etc. Which are all examples of linear algebra!
Macintosh

Macintosh

I have been with Apple from the beginning of my scientific career! I wrote 2 theses in physics on a Macintosh Plus! I could write programs in Pascal and do calculations that could last the whole night. Today I use the iPad and many software features reminds me of the early Apple software products, 25 years or so later. I use Pages and Keynote extensively on the iPad as well as LaTeX for scientific typesetting. I have experience on iMacs also where I now write C-programs for scientific calculations.
Mathematica

Mathematica

Having programmed computers for a numerous of years, I have finally found a software that does everything. Since I became an adjunct faculty, like many U.S. college student now, I have access to the full Mathematica Wolfram language.
Physics

Physics

Physics always interests me! I am intrigued by its complexity but also its fundamental nature. I have experience with physics problems from High School to graduate classes. I perform very well with problems of online classes! Let me help you in your study of physics!
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have literature in Elementary Algebra with which I base my tutoring lessons. Believe me, I love it and I am ready to help youngsters achieve their best.
Precalculus

Precalculus

When I was a student in calculus, I worked with a well known book series which I still use today in my tutoring lessons in precalculus. They list in 45 chapters the skills needed for a student to succeed in precalculus, among them: algebra, functions, linear and nonlinear equations, matrices, limit and continuity, etc. A lot to discover for any student indeed!
SAT Math

SAT Math

The SAT has its ways. It requires fast thinking for problems that are challenging. I practice regularly with material found online. Of course, we could all study alone, but it is much better to work with someone who can guide you quickly!
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

Trigonometry has a lot to do with the unit circle and the many types of triangles that exist. I use software I subscribe to, to introduce the concepts and challenge the students. I have good experience with High School students and we have a tendency to work very well together in Trigonometry.
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
French
Physical Science

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Great tutor, nice person

Jean-Guy is a wonderful tutor. He helped my son in many classes, especially in Honors Geometry and AP Physics. Thanks to Jean-Guy's tutoring skills, my son's grades improved in both classes. I also wanted to mention that Jean-Guy promptly responds to any questions we have. I highly recommend him as a tutor.

Kate, 14 lessons with Jean Guy

Patient and flexible

Jean-Guy is very patient. I have a VERY difficult time grasping and remembering math. Jean-Guy made extra time to work with me and made a point to fit in extra time for me.

Cassandra, 2 lessons with Jean Guy

great tutor

He goes above and beyond, he has really helped my sons a lot with math and everything else too.... if you are a homeschooling parent looking for a tutor, he is really good.

Melissa, 24 lessons with Jean Guy

Pre-Calculus Tutoring

Jean-Guy was very helpful with teaching me how to graph parametric equations, and explained things very well. I will definitely use him again.

Ben, 1 lesson with Jean Guy

Very good tutor

I had a very good experience with Jean. I learned many things from him and it was useful and helped me more. If I want to repeat that, of course I will choose Jean. He worked very well to help me and my friend also. He used many different ways to give me what I need in my course. Thank you Jean for everything .

Manal, 5 lessons with Jean Guy

My French lesson is awesome!

Jean is one of the best tutors I've ever met, he is so cooperative and patient, the French lesson he gave me was so lovely and powerful, now I learned how to say important phrases in French and hopefully I can visit Paris someday. Thanks Jean, your are awesome!

Asma, 19 lessons with Jean Guy

The best tutor

He explains well and helps me get A's. Jean is very nice and takes a lot of notes that help me study and help a lot.

Soorya, 22 lessons with Jean Guy

Made an Enormous Difference!

I took Medical Applied Physics 2 in 2012 and did not pass the course. This year, with the help of my tutoring with Jean-Guy, I scored a high B on our first exam! The tutoring has made a world of difference to me and I would absolutely recommend Jean-Guy as a fantastic tutor.

Devon, 13 lessons with Jean Guy

Awesome tutor, Very reliable.

Jean-Guy is a great tutor. I would recommend him to any of my friends or family. He is very patient and knowledgable. He is also very flexible when working with your schedule. I plan on using him to help me get though all my summer math classes. Well worth the price. Thanks WyzAnt and Jean-Guy.

Dominique, 3 lessons with Jean Guy

Great tutor

Jean-Guy L. is a dedicated instructor, who will do more to help his students. He is knowledgeable and understand the physics topic.

Victor, 8 lessons with Jean Guy
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