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I am a research scientist, with a focus in theoretical physics and turning things invisible. I've taught math and science to students at all levels, from middle school to graduate students, with a focus on universally accessible, engaging presentations. If students are bored or confused it means I'm not doing my job, so I try to foster a conversational teaching style. My background - undergrad: applied physics at Cornell University, PhD: theoretical physics at MIT, postdoc: research scientist at University of Colorado Boulder - has given me insight into tricks and shortcuts to double check for common mistakes or help students solve problems even if they get stuck.

When I'm not teaching or working on research I learn new languages, hike, and fall down internet rabbit holes

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Sophia’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics

Graduate Degree: Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Doctor of Philosophy, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

Hobbies

languages, hike, and fall down internet rabbit holes

Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus
Calculus 2
Calculus 3
College Physics
Differential Equations
Electromagnetism
Geometry
Graduate Test Prep
GRE Analytical Writing
High School Physics
Linear Algebra
Physics
Pre-Calculus
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Physics
Quantum Theory
SAT Subject Test in Physics
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Science
Scientific Programming
Special Relativity
Technology and Coding
Test Prep
Trigonometry