...Juggling these abstract physical and mathematical ideas simultaneously is what makes physics learning so challenging. Since the whole point of learning physics is to understand everyday experience, I make sure to give examples from everyday life as illustrations of the physics concepts that I am... (read more)
...I have used Mathematica for 2+ years of research in Physics. I mainly use it for its ability to numerically solve coupled differential equations. I also have experience with plotting techniques necessary for extrapolating information from numerical data in Mathematica. (read more)
...Currently, in my Ph.D. program, my research is primarily oriented toward promoting equity in the mathematics classroom. Moreover, my dissertation explores the parallels between problem-solving in rock climbing and mathematics. I have extensive experience teaching elementary courses through college courses, including SAT math, IB math, AP Calculus, and Algebra 1 and 2. (read more)
...My background is a BA in Mathematics and PhD in Applied Physics from Harvard University. Patient and Effective Finite Math Tutor with over 7 years of tutoring experience across Finite Math. Precalculus, Calculus, Business Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Algebra I and II, Trigonometry, Geometry. (read more)
After being a high school math and STEM teacher for six years in Maryland, I moved to San Diego and began working with students one-on-one full-time. What Makes Me a Great Tutor: I loved math as a kid. It was my favorite subject and came easily to me - until middle school. (read more)