My credentials are as follows: a B.S. degree with a double major in physics and math; an M.S. degree in physics; and a PhD in physics (astrophysics dissertation).
I've spent 20 years learning in school, and 35 years helping students learn (and how to learn). My chosen fields were/are physics, math and (secondarily) astronomy and engineering. Most of my student contact has been in small to medium classes and one-on-one problem solving; for ~ 10 years, some of my classes were in online...
My credentials are as follows: a B.S. degree with a double major in physics and math; an M.S. degree in physics; and a PhD in physics (astrophysics dissertation).
I've spent 20 years learning in school, and 35 years helping students learn (and how to learn). My chosen fields were/are physics, math and (secondarily) astronomy and engineering. Most of my student contact has been in small to medium classes and one-on-one problem solving; for ~ 10 years, some of my classes were in online format.
In the areas of physics and math, I favor the Socratic method; posing questions to a student can sometimes produce the magnificent "Aha" moment of learning. Of equal importance is the practice of drawing diagrams to facilitate the understanding of physical (and even mathematical) ideas.
My students have ranged from high school age (dual credit courses) to adults prepping for job upgrades or continuing education. To the extent possible a tutor needs to know something of a student's situation.
I strive to meet people wherever they are in life, and believe I have been successful at doing so.
