Award-Winning IB Physics HL Tutors

...as possible. Beyond my work, I very much enjoy writing music of all types (rock, country, pop, orchestral, R&B). I am not a musician, and don't really play an instrument live, but I enjoy composing very much. I am also an avid movie fan, of films from all eras (Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a personal favorite), and I enjoy writing trivia questions for academic competitions at the high school and college levels.

...taught. In this way, the student does not just memorize facts and formulas, but learns how to navigate a topic confidently and gracefully. This method of teaching lends itself well to Physics. Memorizing a formula will only help you solve a few problems, but understanding the physics behind a certain phenomenon can help you realize the solution method to a wide range of problems. I enjoy helping students form this kind of understanding. When offered...

...I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park. My tutoring style is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push in the right direction. I like to help people talk through the problems. My job is to steer you in the right direction and help you reach that "ah-ha!"...

...once you understand the concepts and how they fit into the larger framework, it makes memorizing a lot easier and it gives you the command of the material that enables you to do well on any exam. When I am not doing research or thinking about the brain, I love to play jazz, soul, and RandB in the New England area. I also play tennis and soccer on a regular basis.

...came from lower-income families and didn't have expensive test prep classes or professional tutoring agencies within their means, yet still aspired to some of the best universities in the country. To help them achieve their dreams, I started my own six-week ACT prep program after school, free and open to everyone regardless of background or socioeconomic status. I ran this program for two years, working with over 100 students personally in the process. The program...

...In regards to my teaching style, I prefer to use analogies and stories to help the student understand a particular concept. My goal is to be able to teach students the applications of the things they are learning as opposed to the simple theory. If a student knew that calculus was involved in how the GPS in their car works, its more likely the concept will stick with them. I try to create games and...

...my Bachelor of Arts in Biology with minors in Anthropology and Chemistry. Since graduation, I have been preparing for the MCAT as I plan to apply to medical school in June. I have always had a knack for tutoring. I have worked in peer tutoring programs, private tutoring, as a classroom teaching assistant, and in college tutoring. I am available to tutor in a vast majority of science and math areas because of my major...

...which provides free SAT tutoring to economically disadvantaged high school students. What I believe makes me a great tutor are the following: I frequently engage the class, I find ways to make learning fun for my students and give them examples of how their lessons apply to the world we inhabit, and I am very thorough in the material and diligently work, while being patient, to make sure each student is understanding the lessons because...

...Maryland (graduating Fall 2015). After completing a PhD in Astrophysics, I plan on teaching and doing research. Because I want to teach, I've spent the past two years as a Teaching Assistant, teaching introductory physics and astronomy classes at UMD. Additionally, I taught English as a second language to school children in Libya. My passion for teaching and range of experiences all contribute to my work as a tutor, and I look forward to sharing...

...last semester at NAU, and I will graduate in December 2013 with a BS in Physics and a BS in Mathematics. I have tutored math subjects ranging from Algebra 1 to ordinary differential equations, and I have worked with Physics students in the IB and AP programs, as well as university Physics students. Tutoring is the most rewarding job I have ever had. I look forward to continuing to improve myself as an educator.