...If I see the student take a wrong turn or if the student is stuck, I will then ask directed questions to push the student in direction they need to succeed. I am a Ph.D. student in Physics specializing in Astronomy and Astrophysics. During my time as a graduate student, I have acted as both a teaching assistant and the primary instructor for most physics classes. (read more)
...I've been tutoring or teaching people most of my life and wanted to be a teacher since middle school (a very long time ago)! I enjoy showing students the connections in mathematics and watching the "a-ha" moments on their face. My desire for students is comprehension beyond the "right answer". In my tutoring I look for the most basic misunderstanding and teach from there. (read more)
...Can't wait to hear from you!Physics PhD My BS in Mechanical Engineering and PhD in Physics has involved a very deep study and expertise of Algebra. Not only have I learnt the algorithms of Algebra but also how to use it in problem solving in Physics and Engineering. Teaching the subjects has always involved teaching a lot of Algebra. (read more)