Hey there! I’m Jacob. I have always enjoyed helping people make sense of challenging concepts, whether it is working through a tough physics problem or finding the connection between chemistry and math. I am now a PhD candidate at Clemson University and a Graduate Student in the Theoretical Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Physics from Clemson, with minors in Mathematics and Chemistry, along with honors distinctions in both physics and chemistry....
Hey there! I’m Jacob. I have always enjoyed helping people make sense of challenging concepts, whether it is working through a tough physics problem or finding the connection between chemistry and math. I am now a PhD candidate at Clemson University and a Graduate Student in the Theoretical Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Physics from Clemson, with minors in Mathematics and Chemistry, along with honors distinctions in both physics and chemistry. Over the past five years, I have tutored high school and college students in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science. My academic work is interdisciplinary, bringing together ideas from machine learning, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and statistics, and I enjoy showing students how these subjects fit together in surprising ways. I have worked with students preparing for AP exams such as Physics 1, Physics C, Chemistry, and Calculus, as well as students tackling advanced college courses or building strong foundations in math and science.
When I tutor, I focus on building understanding from the ground up. I believe students learn best when they see how a topic fits into the bigger picture, rather than memorizing steps or formulas. I start by learning how the student currently approaches the subject, then adapt my explanations to match their way of thinking. I like to connect new material to what the student already knows, even if that comes from a completely different subject. My goal is to create a relaxed, collaborative space where students feel comfortable asking questions, testing ideas, and working through mistakes. Over time, I aim to help them develop both confidence and independence in their problem-solving. If you think my approach might be a good fit, I would be happy to work with you and see where we can take your learning together.
