Physics Tutoring
About
My goal is to understand the student's learning abilities in order to adjust myself to their needs. I have a Bachelor's of Science in Astrophysics with a minor in Geophysics & Planetary Physics from UCLA. I'm a master's student in Physics with a concentration in Astronomy. As a graduate teaching assistant, I had taught a university introductory astronomy lab for a semester and am currently teaching an introductory physics lab.
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I enjoy the many different ways I can teach the same concepts and relate it to the student. I like getting to know my students and seeing their growth and improvements.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I would like to get to know my students by providing them a supportive environment. By understanding them and their value of the material, I can then build their efficacy by teaching them the necessary concepts and processes that would be most effective to them.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I took a semester-long physics education pedagogy course.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
No
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching by attending a graduate program at SF State.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with introductory physics and astronomy students who were mostly majored in non-STEM fields.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I enjoyed performing a physics education research project, asking whether students have higher self-efficacy in labs or lectures.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I would suggest that they look for a teacher who can grasp the difference in levels of knowledge between other people. A professor can only teach a kindergartener only if they can put themselves in that kindergartener's shoes and explain things as simply as needed.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What would be your definition of success? The teacher's answer could provide insight to how they will meet the student's needs.