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College Professor/Electrical Engineer (PE) with 40+ yrs Experience
Prof Skip L.

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Bio

I have been teaching Circuit Analysis and Digital Systems at Penn State and working in industry since 1975. I have also taught, Microsoft Excel (all levels), Microsoft Project and Visual Basic for Applications for over 25 years. I have 40+ years of experience related to analog and digital electrical engineering design, computer and microprocessor-based product design, computer networking, information technology management and computer technology training. My career includes tenures with...

I have been teaching Circuit Analysis and Digital Systems at Penn State and working in industry since 1975. I have also taught, Microsoft Excel (all levels), Microsoft Project and Visual Basic for Applications for over 25 years. I have 40+ years of experience related to analog and digital electrical engineering design, computer and microprocessor-based product design, computer networking, information technology management and computer technology training. My career includes tenures with Texas Instruments, United Technologies, Westinghouse and the Pennsylvania State University. I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer and have taught at both the community college and university levels. Presently, I enjoy helping individuals in the areas of Electrical Engineering (Circuit Analysis and Op Amps) and Computer Engineering (Digital Systems), Visual Basic for Applications, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.

I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer certified in both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.

I have been teaching Electrical Engineering and Mathematics at the university level for over 40 years.
I presently teach both AC/DC Circuit Analysis, Operational Amplifiers, Digital Systems, and Digital Logic.
I have been a Licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 1983.

I am looking forward to passing some of my experience and engineering knowledge on to you.


Education

Pennsylvania State University
Electrical Engineering
Southern Methodist University
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $65
  • Rate details: Group Rates: An additional $15 per hour per student. Cancellations within 2 hour will be charged for half of reserved time. No-show appointments will be charged for full reserved time.
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 8/31/2020

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering

I have been teaching Digital Systems for the Electrical Engineering Department at Penn State for over 35 years. In addition, I have worked as a digital design engineer at both Texas Instruments and Westinghouse and have used what I teach in many practical applications. I am very familiar with Digital Systems and Digital Logic including number systems, Boolean Algebra, logic gates, assertion levels, flip-flops, 555 Timers, Combinational Logic Design, Karnaugh Maps, Synchronous Logic Design, State Machine Design, Counters, Mux, DeMux, Decoders, fan-out, noise margins and reading TTL and CMOS specifications.
Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

I have over thirty-five years of experience related to analog and digital electrical design. I am a Licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. My career includes tenures with Texas Instruments, United Technologies, Medrad, Westinghouse and the Pennsylvania State University. I presently teach Circuit Analysis and Digital Systems courses.
Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel

I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Excel Specialist with 30+ years of experience using Excel. As a Microsoft Excel Specialist, I have taught over 1,000 short courses in Microsoft Excel and have published my own courseware. I have written courseware for Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Excel and use these materials in my lessons. I have published courseware for Visual Basic for Applications using Microsoft Excel.
Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project

I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Project Specialist with 30+ years of experience using Project. As a Microsoft Project Specialist, I have taught over 300 short courses in Microsoft Project and have published my own courseware. Throughout my work experience, I have used Microsoft Project to complete many projects on-time and on-budget. I presently, educate and consult with companies to enhance the skillsets of their employees using Microsoft Project in project management. Being a Microsoft Certified Trainer, I have taught Microsoft Project to over 500 individuals in many companies over the past 25+ years. In addition, I have developed my own courseware that I use during my training and/or tutorial sessions.

Examples of Expertise


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Ratings and Reviews


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Experienced and Efficient

Prof Skip is the simply the best. He comes extremely prepared, wastes no time, and is incredibly accommodating. His depth of knowledge and experience are unmatched—he explains concepts clearly and keeps every session focused and efficient. You would be making a mistake going anywhere else.

Robert, 14 lessons with Prof Skip

Clear and patient tutor.

Professor skip was prompt and responded to my inquiry quickly. He had me send my file to him allowing him to see the same as me. We then spoke on the phone regarding what the problem was and how to resolve it. He was clear and efficient.

Eric, 1 lesson with Prof Skip

Knowledgeable, Clear, and Helpful

Professor Skip helped me to clear up some of my fundamentals in circuit analysis in a much more clear, easy to understand way compared to how I was initially taught. His teaching material is highly refined, and connects dots while also revealing common pitfalls. I've recommended him to many of my peers since our initial lesson, and am actively using the notes he provided as study material, in addition to guidance for other electrical engineering topics we haven't yet discussed.

Demetrius, 7 lessons with Prof Skip

Very Compassionate, Knowledgeable, and Funny Teaching Methods

I recently had the pleasure of working with a tutor who was simply brilliant. His mastery of the subject matter was truly impressive, and he was always extremely well-prepared for our sessions. What really stood out to me, though, was his ability to turn hour-long problems into 5-minute ones. It was amazing to watch him work through complex equations and concepts with such ease and efficiency. As a student, I often struggle with feeling overwhelmed by difficult coursework, but this tutor had a knack for breaking things down into manageable pieces and explaining them in a way that made sense to me. His patience and willingness to answer my questions were invaluable, and I felt like I was making real progress with his help. Overall, I would highly recommend this tutor to anyone looking for academic support. His intelligence, preparation, and ability to simplify complex material make him an invaluable asset to any student looking to succeed in their studies.

Kayla, 3 lessons with Prof Skip

computer engineering circuits

Absolutely the best lesson I have ever had! Thank you so much for your patience, expertise, organization, knowledge and wisdom. Five stars is just not enough!

Lauren, 17 lessons with Prof Skip

Review over ECE circuits in AC

We went over DC key points like mes currents, node voltages, and Kirchoffs Laws and then put those components into AC circuits. Also reviewed complex numbers. Very good professor.

Devan, 6 lessons with Prof Skip

Excellent

I sure enjoyed Professor Skip's lecture and learned a lot from him. He sure has a great knowledge of MS project. I would like to have another lecture with him today, March 27th at 7pm. Many thanks.

Danny, 2 lessons with Prof Skip

Knowledgeable teacher and instructor

Prof L is a very engaged teacher and I have learned a lot from him. The only possible drawback is he prefers to run his sessions via zoom rather than the wyzant site, but his instruction is worth it.

George, 2 lessons with Prof Skip

Extremely knowledgeable and helpful

Expert in Excel. Patient and very educational. Was able to help me understand the concepts and steps. Great communication skills. Will continue to use this service.

Gonzo, 1 lesson with Prof Skip

Easy to follow and a great teacher!

Intermediate and Advance Excel. Each participant was able to follow easily and ask questions whenever needed. At the end of the class, everyone felt at ease with what they had learned and take it back to their workplace.

Amber, 6 lessons with Prof Skip
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