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Michael

Bachelors, Physics with specialization in Earth Science

University of California-San Diego, University of California-San Diego

About Me

I was born and raised in San Diego, California where I spent 7 years at UCSD to attain my bachelor's degree in physics with a specialization in earth science and master's degree in geophysics. After a year off, I moved to St Louis, Missouri to get my PhD in geophysics at Washington University in St Louis. I'm now living in Tempe, Arizona and looking to help some students with math and science. I'm one of those people who actually enjoys doing math and science, and I think it is very important for people to understand the concepts and ideas behind these subjects. Understanding math and science provide a different way of looking at the world and solving problems. I look forward to working with you and helping to prepare you for the future.

Education & Certifications

University of California-San Diego

Bachelors, Physics with specialization in Earth Science

University of California-San Diego

Masters, Earth Science (Geophysics)

Q&A with Michael

Perfect practice makes perfect. I believe that examples and practice problems are the best way to learn math and science. Typically, I will go through a problem or two with the student to discuss the method and the concepts, and then I will have them do a problem or 2 on their own to see if they understand. I will help along the way in solving the problem. Ultimately, I will give the student a problem and see if they can solve it without my help, and then we can talk about their answer as well as any errors they may have made. Just watching someone solve a problem is not a good way to learn math or science. The students need to be able to perform the steps necessary to find the solution on their own.