Physics PhD and High School Teacher;

Kevin K.

I received my PhD in physics from the University of Manoa. I'm also a certified (Florida) classroom teacher. I've taught courses from astronomy, physical science, chemistry, physics, and all levels of AP physics. Some of my previous students are currently attending schools such as: Brown, Duke, Harvard, and more.

I work with my students to make learning fun and rewarding. Traditionally, tutoring is used as catch up or hour review sessions that only occasionally lead to long term educational benefits. I believe that the best way to teach is to identify student's strengths and weaknesses so that they can move at their own pace and learn in the way that best suits them. In my years as a classroom physics and chemistry teacher I've come to know that all students have unique learning styles, and I work with my students to create individual learning plans so that students not only get the most out of their time, but also become empowered and self motivated learners.

I've help students score perfect on SAT, GRE, AP calculus AB / BC coursework. I've been actively tutoring and teaching for over ten years both professionally at the high school and university levels, as well as privately. I have several years of AP physics B/C teaching experience. I have taught AP physics C Mechanics and APC Mech in a single year condensed course where I have had nearly 100% pass rate on both exams.

I'm looking for students who want to be challenged, for students who want to know how to apply school to real life, and even students who are currently struggling, but want to apply their expertise!