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Former Physics Professor with 20 Years of Tutoring Experience
Mike V.

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17 hours tutoring

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I have tutored learners from kindergarten through university in math and physics for twenty years. Whether you are struggling with course material, in need of a challenge, working towards specific credentials, or just want to learn more about math or physics, I'm happy to help.

I hold a BA, Master's, and PhD in physics, and I have taught introductory calculus-based physics at the college level. I also have 10 years of experience researching learning, teaching, and reasoning in physics. In...

I have tutored learners from kindergarten through university in math and physics for twenty years. Whether you are struggling with course material, in need of a challenge, working towards specific credentials, or just want to learn more about math or physics, I'm happy to help.

I hold a BA, Master's, and PhD in physics, and I have taught introductory calculus-based physics at the college level. I also have 10 years of experience researching learning, teaching, and reasoning in physics. In my teaching, I work to build on intuition and real-world experience, relating the material to the interests of my students. My teaching style involves many active-learning approaches, so my students should expect to work with me as we build up their understanding, knowledge, and confidence.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions! I look forward to working with you or your student!

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Education

Reed College
Physics
Oregon State University
PhD
Oregon State University
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $70
  • Rate details: I use a pay-what-you-can system. If my rate is too high, we may be able to negotiate it lower. On the other hand, if you are able to afford a higher rate, that supports me helping students who cannot.
  • Lesson cancellation: 6 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 5/5/2025

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Algebra has applications in many fields and in everyday life, but that doesn't mean it is easy. I can work with your or your student to explore algebraic concepts in whatever context is most productive, and to promote transfer of these concepts to other areas that might be more interesting or important for the future.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

Algebra has applications in many fields and in everyday life, but that doesn't mean it is easy. I can work with your or your student to explore algebraic concepts in whatever context is most productive, and to promote transfer of these concepts to other areas that might be more interesting or important for the future.
Calculus

Calculus

Calculus is a core part of doing and understanding physics. As a math tutor, a physicist, and physics professor, I have explored and taught many aspects of calculus both analytically and computationally. Through these approaches, I work to help students understand calculus from a mathematical perspective while also leveraging their real-world experiences to help them gain a more intuitive understanding of calculus concepts.
Physics

Physics

I am a former physics professor with 15 years of experience tutoring in physics. I will work with you to explain new concepts and mathematics, and to develop problem-solving skills that will be useful now and in the future. We will work together to build on your intuition and real-world experiences, and I will help you develop skills to evaluate if your answers make sense.
Elementary Math
Geometry
Precalculus
Probability
Trigonometry
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