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Tommy O.

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I earned my B.A. in physics from Berea College and M.S. in physics and Ph.D. in physics from the University of Central Florida. After graduating, I obtained a position at the National Institute of Standards and Technology to deepen my understanding of the physics of silicon-based single-electron devices for quantum computing and a quantum standard of electric current. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects in physics and math, I am passionate about physics, college physics, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, pre-algebra, and algebra. My teaching pedagogy is to instruct students with hands-on practice. This hands-on practice involves solving relevant problems to help with completing homework assignments. During my experiences helping students to successfully understand challenging topics in physics and math, I enjoyed seeing students have fun once we covered the necessary steps to solve the problems.

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Tommy O.’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Berea College - Bachelor in Arts, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

Graduate Degree: University of Central Florida - Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Physics

Hobbies

My interests are percussion, racquetball, and canoeing. I've been a drummer since middle school. In college, I learned to play racquetball. My undergraduate advisor showed me how to play racquetball.

Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
AP Physics 2
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus
College Physics
Discrete Math
Elementary School Math
Geometry
High School Physics
Math
Middle School Math
Physics
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Science
Trigonometry