Physics with Mike D.

My name is Mike, and I earned a master’s degree in physics from UC Berkeley and two bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and physics from Penn State. I have taught physics and mathematics courses at the university, community college, and high school levels. I have tutored students in physics, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, linear algebra, differential equations and standardized test preparation. In addition to my teaching and tutoring experience, I spent five summer seasons working at the South Pole. The key to my student-centered tutoring is communication. You may be unwilling to freely state your thoughts when learning in a classroom, due to fear of looking foolish to your instructor and classmates. As your tutor, there is no penalty from me when you are incorrect. I can ask questions to clarify any confusion or ambiguity in your thinking. We will then identify any gaps in your understanding and fill them in.