Award-Winning Physics Tutors in Petaluma, CA

...early calculus courses such as integration techniques (AP Calculus BC). I am passionate about teaching students how to work more efficiently and to understand the concepts behind what they are learning. Not only do I try and teach the students how to work better, but I try and inspire them to enjoy math and rid...

...school through high school. Before I begin teaching, I like to find out what my student already knows and how he or she learns best. Then I can find the best way to teach. My goal is that my students enjoy learning, build confidence, and learn a lot. Although I believe it is important to...

...Mathematics and Materials Science. I believe that effective tutoring requires effort and communication from both the tutor and the student. It is important to establish goals at the beginning and strive towards them. As a tutor, my job is to help my students achieve their goals and become successful at whatever subjects they seek help...

...it is a useful skill for everyone to possess. I am an avid traveler and self-proclaimed foodie. I love exploring new places around the Bay and sampling the local cuisine. During my travels, I often take photos of the food I eat, the scenery, and anything interesting that catches my eye. I also enjoy cooking,...

...a student there. I am a very curious person, always trying to learn something new. This is probably why I was so drawn to Physics in the first place. As a current Physics Major at NYU, I have gained a very strong understanding of all Math and Physics. In high school, I tutored students in...

...am an educator because I believe all students are intelligent and capable; I love helping students find success in areas they previously thought too challenging or impossible. I graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Biology and Anthropology from Westmont College. I spent the last two years teaching high school math through Teach for...

...important it is to have a strong foundation of math and science fundamentals to build on. What’s most important to me as a tutor is that I help my students to feel confident and interested in what they're studying—if that works out, the rest is a lot easier. I pride myself on being patient and...

...approach because I think every student has their own learning methods and needs. I like to first gauge what come easy for a student and then build on that basis. Over the course of switching from major to major, I have noticed that my learning style changed from visual to abstract to rote and a...

...my collegiate career I took on multiple opportunities to volunteer abroad. Throughout my study abroad in Costa Rica I volunteered at a local orphanage where I tutored middle school students in math and science. Upon completing my undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado at Boulder I worked as an Americorps educator, where I met...

...human is foreign to me and it shouldn't be for you either. I got my math degree from UC Santa Cruz and studied the great books curriculum at St. John's College in Santa Fe. I bring over seven years of experience tutoring a variety of subjects from the middle school to college levels. My specialty...