500+ hours of tutoring experience | 1000+ hours teaching, tutoring, and volunteering in the classroom. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Caltech and a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Washington. For 10 years I've been a volunteer tutor and math coach, working with elementary, middle, and high school students. (read more)
...I have also participated in a great number of formal debates myself. In my lessons, I focus on outlining the process of each type of debate. I also concentrate on how to find compelling evidence, how to strategically place each point, and techniques to create logical, passionate, and convincing arguments. (read more)
...I also work with professionals and graduate students on topics of mutual interest. FYI:1) I am familiar with both the AP and IB programs. 2) I most always request the course syllabus to help me optimize the tutoring time. 3) Scheduling earlier is always better. Monday-Wednesday afternoons and... (read more)
...Paying attention to lectures was a struggle when I was younger and the feeling of being overwhelmed and behind is very familiar to me. It wasn't until much later that I was exposed to a different way of thinking about math that was engaging enough to make me want to return to school and pursue a... (read more)
...These experiences strengthened both my technical understanding and my ability to adapt to different learning styles. More recently, I have continued tutoring across a wide range of ages and goals. In 2025, I supported a high school AP Physics student and a college student rebuilding algebra ski... (read more)