After graduating from Purdue University, I have spent the last 14 years teaching Introductory and AP Physics to all types of learners. 

I have helped 9th graders failing Physics 1, built confidence in 9th through 12th grade students who are anxious that they “just don’t get it yet,” and worked with AP Physics students hoping to get a 5 on each of the four possible AP exams.

Additionally, and perhaps most importantly, I have worked with students with a variety of learning profiles. In order to help each student find success, I develop and tailor a learning plan that works for each student. As a result all of my students have improved, many dramatically.

While earning my Bachelors from Purdue and Masters at Boston University, I did research on best practices for teaching science thinking and problem solving, instead of just memorizing facts or crunching algorithms. Each student learns in a different way and, often, studnets need something different than practice problems or flashcards.

 I work hard in the first session (it's free) to figure out how a student learns best. Then I will build a plan for each student that plays on that student's strengths and what they love and do best (while still working on those skills that still need improving).  

I then regularly enlist the student's help to figure out what's working and what isn't. Because of my experience with so many types of learners, I have effective strategies that support most individual strengths.

My tutoring focuses on 2 important aspects of learning that are sometimes neglected in a Physics classroom: interpersonal connection and wonder/joy.​

I teach because I likes helping young people grow into confident, powerful learners. As a result, I work hard to establish a connection with each of my students. Due to this work, I have found that my students feel comfortable asking questions, taking risks, and redoubling their effort in ways that they might not in front if their peers during class.  

​Learning can and should be joyful, fun, and exciting. In a tutoring session, you will often find my student and I sharing music, joking, trying mini-experiments, telling stories about where we saw physics in the world, etc. Physics can be fun and full of wonder.