Passionate about physics, critical thinking and the mathematics of life. Committed to learning through creative examples and very good communication.
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...it was really rewarding to see someone else grow and know that I was a part of that. Once at Penn State, I decided to build off of the success I had in high school and decided to start leading study groups with my classmates as well as assisting new friends I met along the way in any of their STEM classes (mostly Calculus). This now brings me to today: I am a physics student...
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We're here to learn together. I strive to be approachable and provide clear, well-defined terms. Let's value prudence and good intentions. I'm open to exploring new ideas and aim to be both a friend and a teacher
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...I have been working as a high school teacher in mathematics and physics, and tutoring math to graduate students. Alongside teaching, I have been conducting research in mathematics, physics, and machine learning. My mathematical interests lie in algebraic topology, geometric group theory and algebraic number theory, while my interest in physics is primarily in General Relativity, particularly in creating computer models of different types of black holes. Currently, my research focuses on two separate topics:...
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...from the University of Rochester. I have been teaching for the past five years in various capacities, including tutoring, laboratory work, and lecturing. I have worked with students from around the world and believe that every student can learn any material, as long as it is appropriately presented and synthesized. I teach students to understand themselves better in the contexts of desired or required academic material. My mission is to integrate all of my studies...
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...the Dean's List. I scored well enough on my AP Calculus exam in High School that I was able to skip the initial courses in College. And when I made it to college, I excelled at those courses too, acing all work and tests. (Note the similarities in my subjects of ability, I'm pretty evenly skilled in both fields) First, off I have a degree in Physics, graduated with a 4.0 (in a 4.0 GPA...
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...This interest was expanded when, during my Master's degree, I worked as an Adjunct Instructor at NYU's Department of Physics teaching Labs and Recitations for both Major and Non-major physics courses. I am passionate about teaching and hope to pursue a career in teaching college physics and astronomy, classes I know a lot of people struggle. I can't teach my own college physics courses now, but I can help people through them and prepare for...
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...I had an opportunity to work as a Professor and have 3+ years of experience in teaching & mentoring students in the field of Electrical Engineering. In my experience guiding students with their difficult subjects so that they can grow and feel confident makes me thrive to pursue teaching. I firmly believe in as quoted by John Dewey "Education is not preparation for life; education is the life itself" and it is absolutely necessary to...
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...approachable. I understand that learning can sometimes feel overwhelming or intimidating, so I work hard to create a safe and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and growing. My goal is always to meet each student where they are, listen to their needs, and adapt my teaching style to support their unique learning process. Tutoring is more than just reviewing homework or preparing for examsit's about building confidence, fostering curiosity, and...
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Graduate of Reed College in physics, and passionate about many areas of the subject including cosmology, astrophysics, high energy particle physics, and nuclear physics. I have a large background knowledge of coding, general physics, and astrophysics.
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...material as intuitive and simple as possible. I like to go through some examples of material that my students provide, and if they ask me to, I can create additional materials for us to use. I also have my students try problems own their own during sessions. This is a great way for you to ask questions as a student as you work through the material. Through feedback from students I have found this to...
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...Thailand and China, and I am comfortable teaching ESL students at Elementary School, High School, and Undergraduate levels. I have a good grasp of the requirements of standardized testing including ACT, AP, and SAT prep. I am able to teach both the content of these exams as well as test taking skills. In my professional career I have worked as a researcher in nuclear physics and can tutor college level courses in classical physics, quantum...
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...learning, I adapt my teaching approach to suit each student's unique needs, making even the most challenging subjects approachable and engaging. I pride myself on creating a supportive, interactive environment where students feel empowered to ask questions, embrace challenges, and celebrate their progress. Beyond academic success, I focus on fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning skills, equipping students for future endeavors. Whether you're aiming to ace a test, master a new concept, or grow as...
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I am a passionate and student-focused educator who thrives on helping learners grow in confidence and ability. With a commitment to making learning clear, engaging, and personalized, I aim to create a positive environment where students feel supported and motivated. I believe in building strong connections, encouraging curiosity, and guiding each student toward their full potential. Teaching is not just my profession it's my purpose.
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Uplifting others with effective scientific and skills training. Training science, engineering, mathematics and technological development for all, especially, for future leaders.
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...with curiosity and a desire to learn. I believe that the ultimate drivers for success are persistence, tenacity, and a desire to keep expanding one's mind. My academic background ranges from across the sciences as I see a necessity to integrate ideas across the sciences in order to generalize and construct a holistic worldview that can be maintained across difference disciplines. My goal is uplift and instill in you the qualities that will drive you...
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...practice, and consistent encouragement. In my tutoring sessions, I emphasize the importance of not just memorizing facts, but truly understanding the "why" behind the concepts. I encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and application of knowledge, helping students see the connections between different areas of math and science. I also believe in building strong study habits and a growth mindset, so students feel empowered to tackle challenges independently. I aim to make learning math and science not...
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...attending Oakland University where I earning a Master of Science in physics. I teach an introductory physics lab and perform research in the field of cosmic inflation. I tutor a wide range of physics and math topics. I believe that students learn the material best when they understand why it's true and can relate it to situations that they are familiar with. I try to connect the material to real world situations whenever possible.
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...advanced level so I can help people who are learning these languages as I have a great deal of experience in learning the most effective way to learn languages. I have 5 years of experience teaching general, business, and exam English for groups and individuals. As a native of London, I can help you to learn more about the UK and the city. I am Cambridge CELTA qualified and have worked in the UK, Mexico...
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Einstein's theory of relativity actually spans two theories: his special theory of relativity, and his general theory of relativity. The earlier of the two theories, special relativity, takes for its basis the idea that the speed of light appears to be the same no matter in what context one observes or measures it. For this idea to hold true for observers moving at very fast speeds, these observers must necessarily experience space and time differently than stationary observers do. Thus, to moving observers, time can be measured to pass more slowly, and the lengths of objects can appear to be reduced in comparison to what a stationary observer experiences. In other words, observations of space and time are relative to an observer's frame of reference.
The theory of special relativity allowed Einstein to come up with his famous equation, which equates mass and energy. It also provided the basis for Minkowski to combine the concepts of space and time into the concept of a space-time continuum. However, special relativity did not account for the ways certain concepts like gravity, motion, and forces interacted with the concept of space-time. General relativity integrated these concepts with the tenets of special relativity to provide a more accurate picture of the universe. Einstein's equations outline the relationship between the geometry of space-time and the properties of matter, and account for how matter warps space-time and how space-time influences the motion of matter. Numerous observed phenomena have provided evidence supporting the theory of general relativity, including the phenomenon of redshift, slight anomalies in the orbit of Mercury, and other cosmological phenomena. In addition, global positioning satellite systems require extremely accurate measurements of time and would not work if the principles of general relativity were not taken into account.
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Recent Special & General Relativity Tutoring Session Notes
Today, the student and I covered genetics, the pea plants of Mendel to different types of dominance. He was able to complete the assignments I gave him last time.
The student and I worked on his biology study guide for his final next week. We focused on the scientific method, cell structure/parts/processes, and basic chemistry. He was very thorough and did a good job! I do recommend lots of focused studying over the weekend.
The student and I reviewed for his biology final. We discussed the three theories of DNA replication. I explained the basics of glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and electron transport chain and the differences between fermentation and cellular respiration. He and I also talked about prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
During our session today, the student and I worked on completing a review sheet that his teacher had given him for his final. This review sheet was comprehensive, covering the vast swath of material that makes up the 9th grade biology curriculum. Because he had not gotten much time to work on the sheet, we started near the beginning and worked forward. Overall, I was pleased to see that he was now retaining some of the material that we had covered in our previous sessions. For instance, I was pleasantly surprised to find that he remembered and could articulate the difference between an autotroph and a heterotroph. Overall, we made good progress.
We went over some practice questions today in preparation for the student's quiz tomorrow. We covered food and nutrition, the digestive system, and the excretory system. He did well with the multiple choice questions and seemed to remember most of the material from the book. He was struggling a bit with expanding his answers for short-response questions. Although I could see that the way he answers is on the right track, he might not be providing detailed enough explanations for his teacher's liking.
We discussed replication, transcription, translation, and the eukaryota cell. We also looked over the student's notes and tried to figure out where her weaknesses are. We spent the second part reviewing calculus, specifically, logarithms.
