...Field experience: Optical observations at Table Mountain Observatory; Near-IR observations using adaptive optics and aperture masking interferometry at Palomar Observatory. Textbooks owned:
Introduction to Astronomy (Carroll and Ostlie)
Planetary Sciences (De Pater and Lissauer)
and many, many m... (read more)
...I have a broad knowledge of classical physics (classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, etc... ), as well as in theoretical physics: in particular, my expertise lies in Bose-Einstein condensates, quantum fluids, and statistical mechanics. I started teaching ... (read more)
...I'm smart (I got 95th percentile on the MCAT), so I've often been a guy who other classmates come to for help. Engaged students are fun to teach and interact with, but I also feel I can keep the less interested students' attention for long enough to help them learn. I taught high school and middle school science at a private school in Chicago. (read more)
...I believe it is also important to be able to articulate and vocalize what you are doing when you "show your work". It is easier to correct poor habits and immediately address issues when students can describe what they are doing. If your student is looking for help in math and science subjects, or is in need of a mentor, don't hesitate to contact me. (read more)
...My own success demonstrates the effectiveness of this tutoring method. I went from reading below grade level and failing math classes to passing 7 AP courses with a score of 5 (European history, Biology, US History, Calculus, English Language, English literature, Government), which earned me the... (read more)