I am an applied theoretical physicist with a PhD in atomic, molecular, and optical physics and a physics educator with vast experience. I have been a teaching assistant for 15+ years through my undergrad, masters, and PhD degrees across 3 leading research universities and have taught general physics courses about mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, waves, optics and modern physics. I have taught courses designed for physics majors and non-majors with varying course...
I am an applied theoretical physicist with a PhD in atomic, molecular, and optical physics and a physics educator with vast experience. I have been a teaching assistant for 15+ years through my undergrad, masters, and PhD degrees across 3 leading research universities and have taught general physics courses about mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, waves, optics and modern physics. I have taught courses designed for physics majors and non-majors with varying course structures and grading schemes. As a college teaching assistant, I also have experience in exam preparation in both individual and group settings. My primary teaching environments have been in problem-based group discussion sessions, labs, and one-on-one tutoring in office hours both through organized university systems and private lessons.
My teaching methods aim to meet each student where they are and target their individual strengths and opportunities for growth. I like to emphasize the understanding of physics concepts through simple examples, rather than rote memorization. In lessons, we will work through problem sets together, review physical concepts and the math behind them, and when possible, explore real-world examples to help you connect with the material. My goal is to leave each student I see with confidence in the material and independence in future problem solving and further exploration. I am passionate about physics and aim to make my enthusiasm contagious.
I am a kind, flexible, and eager instructor. I am looking to help college students in their physics classes but also feel comfortable guiding high school and AP physics learners. As so much of physics also demands a mastery of math, specifically calculus, algebra, trigonometry and differential equations, I would be happy to help with these additional subjects as well. If you have further questions about my teaching style or would like to ask any questions to see if I am a good fit for you, I hope you will reach out. I look forward to working with you soon!
