I am currently a senior at Stony Brook University, and a physics and computer science double-major. I hail from the town of Clarence, New York, a suburb of Buffalo. I enjoy tutoring in part because of my affinity for the subjects that I'll be teaching, but the primary reason is that I like working with people and forming interpersonal connections. My extracurricular activities and interests include distance running, ultimate frisbee, coding, reading (science fiction especially),...
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...focusing on conceptual understanding. Most difficulties with the current materials come from not having mastered the earlier concepts or skills. I locate these earlier misunderstandings by asking questions like, "Walk me through this problem and explain your thought process" or "How are you thinking about this problem?" It's normal to get confused responses to these questions, but whatever response is offered, I can dig deeper by asking additional questions. Upon finding underlying areas that are...
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...of subjects, but my favorite subject to teach is math. I am an alumnus of Mu Alpha Theta (MAO), the national math honor society, and was an active member all four years of high school. During my time in MAO, I competed and placed in a number of math contests and competitions both locally and nationally. My other experiences in math include Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, SAT Subject Mathematics: Levels 1...
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...analytical methods of mathematical physics in general and on electrodynamics in particular. For more than 10 years I have studied advanced mathematics, and I have deep knowledge in some special disciplines such as: " Functional Analysis", "Measure Theory", " Special Functions","Generalized Functions", "Dyadics", "Integral Equations", "Variational Calculus", "Tensor Calculus", "PDE", "Calculus of a complex variable" etc. I was involved in teaching and research mostly in Electromagnetic Field Theory, but during the years I have taught...
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...explaining concepts to others. In terms of qualifications I am a 4th year Physics and Statistics major, and have completed many college classes in Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics. I have also taken many AP classes in high school including: AP Physics I and II, AP Calc AB and BC, and AP Chemistry. Also, I have experience in mastering standardized testing. For example in the span of a year I raised my SAT score from 1300...
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I studied physics at a liberal arts school, worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and did two years of work on a masters at University of New Mexico. I have taught lab courses in introductory physics and tutored college and high school students in physics and math. I am interested in making physics and math relatable to people who are not naturally adept at it. I have taken the SAT, the general GRE and the...
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I am a PhD student at NMT pursuing my lifelong passion in astronomy and astrophysics. As a teaching assistant, I provide academic support (and instruction) for a variety of undergraduate physics classes. I also volunteer for a variety of local astronomy outreach events within the community. I currently have two children and want more and I am looking forward to a long-term career in academia,...
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...Master's degree in Computer Science at the same time at Wayne State University. I believe there is always learning in teaching, so I enjoy helping others with their education goals not only because of improving their level of knowledge but also mine. Since I was an undergraduate student, I've been teaching different subjects to so many students from various age groups, backgrounds, and personalities. I do believe the best way to help students is first...
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...time at Central, and have taught labs and given lectures as a graduate student. As someone who struggled at the beginning of his academic career, it is easy for me to relate to those who are at a loss in regard to physics. In high school, I was one of the many students who are heard to say, "I'm just not good at math." Through practice, however, I was able to vastly improve my problem-solving...
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...have a bachelor's in Architecture and a Double Masters in Architectural Technology and Building design, with a focus in math. In addition to my academic training, I have worked as a tutor since before my undergraduate degree, and I continue to tutor middle - high school students and college students throughout the year. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra because it is so richly layered with meaning for me as an individual and as...
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...work for an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of integrated circuits where I deal with radio-frequency communication devices for use in a broad array of applications. I specialize in teaching the areas of math, science and also some low-level computer programming topics. I have been involved with organizing and leading many review and study groups throughout college. I am passionate about finding the right method to help the student master their subject matter. My goal, outside...
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...I discovered my passion for helping students work toward that "aha!" moment of understanding. Since then, I have been a TA and research assistant in the physics department at Brigham Young University. I am a master at explaining difficult concepts in a way that is easy to understand, and I know the right questions to help YOU figure out solutions to your math and science problems! I spent two years serving and teaching the Spanish-speaking...
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I am a professional physicist/engineer, who also loves teaching and enjoys helping his students to master the subjects. I will always work hard and persistently with you until you understand the topic at hand and I will do my best to help you bridge any gap in knowledge that obstructs your way to success.
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...working with the Professor of the class. I would average about 10 students a session and it would be quite intimidating at times. My teaching style is unique in that I like to breakdown a complex question into very smaller examples that help clear things up for students. Also, I am very good at making a student understand what they NEED and don't need to know for an upcoming exam. I am very flexible with...
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...also studied two full semesters of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics. During my time at Hopkins, I developed a passion for the sciences and, in turn, grew to enjoy teaching others about their principles. As someone who had to balance a rigorous academic workload with being captain of the varsity football team and a fraternity member, I understand the academic obstacles students face. It is my hope that I can use my background and...
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...cells, LEDs, lasers. I have two years of teaching experience in basic electrical engineering and machines. I have 7+ years of working experience in semiconductor device. I like to teach and interact with students. See you in classroom. The courses I like to teach: 1) Electrical Circuits: DC circuits: KCL, KVL, Norton, Thevenin theorems, mesh- super mesh analysis, Nodal analysis. AC circuits: Impedance, reactance, power factor, series- parallel circuits, transformer 2) Transient analysis: RC, RL,...
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...We start from the most basic, simplest core of the concept. Once we understand that, we slowly work our way up until you understand even the most difficult concepts..soon you're able to tell me the reason for every variable in the Schrdinger equation. Sometimes my students also develop a passion for knowing why and I love it. I'm not a tutor automaton though; my other hobbies/passions include piano, weight lifting, classical music (and concerts), composition,...
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...was always available to help them out. My love of learning I tried to engender in them, with mixed results. First, off I have a degree in Mathematics, graduated with a 4.0 (in a 4.0 GPA system), and was on the Dean's List. I scored well enough on my AP Calculus exam in High School that I was able to skip the initial courses in College. And when I made it to college, I excelled...
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Recent Electromagnetism Tutoring Session Notes
Plants vs. Animal Cells, Lateral vs. Apical Plant growth, Xylem, Phloem, Monocot vs. Eudicot, Plant Tissues, Transpiration, Bulk Flow of Water and Sugars
We Studied Protists
Plant-like Protists (algae)
Animal-like (protozoans)
Fungi-like (slime molds)
We classified them based on their nutrition and motility
We studied for the student quiz on Friday and went over his quiz from last week in which he got an 80%
The student and I worked on online exercises about evolution. Most of the questions pertained to natural selection, mechanisms of evolution, and evidence for evolution. The student had no difficulty with the majority of the exercises. The student's score was a 59/54. Next, we went over the student's lab for the week and generated a hypothesis for her lab report.
The student and I started the session reviewing the specifics of macromolecules (proteins, fats, and carbohydrates/sugars along with a brief section on DNA) that we had covered in the past. The student understood the material very well and would answer questions I had about the material promptly and with confidence; he would even correct himself without my guidance when he started to answer incorrectly. We continued past this review to go over his current class material on the cardiovascular system, which looked more in detail at the heart and blood vessels. At the end, I gave the student the assignment of making flashcards for new "vocab" terms and working on his organizational skills by organizing his class materials/backpack.
Today the student and I began our discussion of human anatomy and physiology. Specifically, we worked on an assignment that focused on the basics of the human respiratory system and the effects that environmental pollutants have on our respiration. The assignment was fairly straightforward and he did not have any major problems. We also looked at the human ear and the important functions of the Eustachian tubes. Overall, it was a productive session.
We covered gel electrophoresis, mRNA splicing, and polyadenylation. We examined RNAPII and mRNA transcription in the nucleus, noting the various subunits that comprise this polymerase and the role of serines in the CTD tail. The chemical structure, charge, and reactivity of the phosphate group was discussed in great detail, including its role in nucleotide phosphodiester bonds.
