About
I've been teaching and tutoring for over five decades, and I love to help my students appreciate mathematics and physics and get better grades, scores, and possibilities for future education and careers!
In addition to in-person tutoring, I offer Skype-based tutoring, and it works very well for students who must work with me remotely. I have a tablet and I can share my screen and write problems and solve them with my stylus so you can follow along while we speak.
I really enjoy students' inquisitiveness and desire to learn. I love to see their transformation into confident people who have grasped a subject that previously was challenging to them.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Baseline: I like to understand what the student's baseline is, how comfortable is the student with the subject matter, what the student's understanding of the subject is, etc.
Objectives Alignment: I ask the student what the objectives are and I help the student set a series of bite-sized objectives toward realization of a larger goal.
Resource Assessment: I ask what textbooks/workbooks/problems the student is working with already or is assigned to complete by a teacher, I ask what calculator the student is using, I ask the student to download Skype and to add me as a contact so that we can get ready for our first session, and I ask the student or the student's parents to add me as a contact on GooglePay so that we can manage mobile payments efficiently.
Orientation: Informally, I like to get to know my students, their personalities and their level of confidence, and then I share a bit of my background in order to help us get started on our work together.
Education: It is really important to me to help students appreciate the bigger picture of science and math while also learning to problem-solve to earn points/scores/grades. I am patient and persistent, and I encourage students to exercise their critical thinking skills. I work with students at all levels, and I encourage them to be patient with themselves as well while also striving to attain their objectives.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a PhD in Physics. I've been a scientist for 3 decades, and I was a professor before starting my research career and after retiring from it. I have won numerous teaching awards and recognition. I've been a tutor for high school, college, and graduate students for many years. I'm delighted to have so many students succeed in their academic and professional careers. I love to teach!
How did you get started teaching?
My parents, grandparents, and greatgrandparents (and maybe even further back) were all educators. I have loved science and math since I was a child, and this was driven by my curiosity about the world around me. I grew up with 4 brothers and 4 sisters, and as a middle child I had plenty of younger siblings to begin practicing my teaching and tutoring skills! That was many decades ago. Much later, when I became a professor of Physics, I came to find my professional love for teaching. Since then, I have worked with students of all ages in both math and science subjects.
What types of students have you worked with?
Students of all ages: junior high school to high school, college and graduate school
Students of all levels: at the top of their class or struggling to get by
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do I want to get out of this experience? Is it a particular grade? Or is it to explore whether you'd like to pursue a career in this field?
How can I create the conditions to optimize my learning? What stationery or tools might I need?