...Years of experience have honed my natural gift as a teacher, allowing me to gauge when to supply an answer and when to prod the student to think of it themselves; how to give examples and hints that gradually build a student's confidence; and how to respond individually to each student's unique t... (read more)
...I have instructed students in physics courses, independent studies, and 1-1 tutoring ranging from introductory to advanced topics. Regarding introductory physics, I am adept at teaching: kinematics, Newtonian mechanics, sound & music, heat, electricity, magnetism, and optics. At the more advanc... (read more)
...I have recently returned to the San Francisco Bay Area after graduate studies and am interested in giving some lessons to high school and undergraduate level students in need of assistance. I have taught all levels of high school physics from Conceptual up through AP Physics (B and C courses) for 7 years. One of my AP classes even had a 100% pass rate. (read more)
...There will be an emphasis on having fun, so puzzles and games, and real-world problems, will be used as instruction tools. No homework will be assigned. Struggling students will improve their grades. (read more)
...I focus on identifying exactly where confusion starts and addressing it directly, rather than pushing through material without understanding. My tutoring style is structured, practical, and adaptive to the individual student. I begin by understanding the course level, expectations, and specific areas of difficulty, then tailor explanations to the student’s way of thinking. (read more)