I have a PhD in experimental particle physics and an undergraduate physics degree with an astrophysics specialization. I am available to teach introductory college physics, astronomy, and AP physics C. From my experience both as a teacher and a student in the classroom, I have seen the importance of an interactive teaching style that engages students. From this, I have adopted two main principles that I use for tutoring. The first is to build up understanding from first principles. Rather...
I have a PhD in experimental particle physics and an undergraduate physics degree with an astrophysics specialization. I am available to teach introductory college physics, astronomy, and AP physics C. From my experience both as a teacher and a student in the classroom, I have seen the importance of an interactive teaching style that engages students. From this, I have adopted two main principles that I use for tutoring. The first is to build up understanding from first principles. Rather than trying to memorize formulas, I approach from the core concepts of the problem. I have seen that this leads to a better understanding of the material with my students. It makes physics “make sense” instead of making it some arbitrary system of equations and numbers. The second is to build off of the student’s knowledge base. When teaching, I have had students with a wide range of experience, and I have seen the importance of adapting to each student rather than using a standard teaching plan. I lead students to build their own idea about the material and reach conclusions on their own. I implemented these concepts in assisting a student prepare for the Physics GRE in one month. I designed a study plan to cover essential materials while building an understanding of the concepts, along with guided problem-solving sessions to reinforce and challenge that understanding.
My teaching experience is with undergraduate students, both science and non-science majors. I taught undergraduate physics and astronomy labs for over 5 years and provided individual tutoring for the physics department. I also taught an astronomy lecture course for non-science majors, including preparing the study plan and lectures for the course along with assisting individual students during office hours. I assisted in developing a local stargazing and telescope club, and I am currently active with the club.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to schedule a lesson. I offer free consultations.
