Who is Michael?
Michael earned his PhD in Physics from Stanford University in 2010, working in the Astronomy Program. As a student he won multiple scholarships for his study (notably, the National Merit Scholarship as an undergraduate and the Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarship and National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship for graduate study). While a student and since he has accumulated years of tutoring experience, through university programs, in-home tutoring, and tutoring centers.
Michael's general fields of expertise are math, science, and college entrance exam preparation. More specifically:
How does home tutoring work?
The benefit of home tutoring is that you don't have to travel; Michael can come straight to your home, or meet in a convenient nearby public location, e.g. library/community center, coffeehouse, etc. Please note that for home tutoring of students under the age of 18, a parent, guardian, or family member over the age of 18 must be present at home during the tutoring session; if this is not feasible, then meeting in a convenient public location can be arranged; or a skype session (or similar) can be arranged.
One-on-one tutoring is always tailored to a student's needs and interests, but usually begins by looking over any specific questions brought by the student, as well as problem assignments or examinations from the past. Much of a tutoring session involves a brief review of current and/or challenging material, but most importantly followed by time working together on current assignments — Michael's job is not to add to your student's academic workload! By working together through actual assignments, Michael can gauge your student's proficiency in handling the material and identify potential problem areas as they come up, moving on to help review for examinations.
Michael's aim as a tutor is not only to help your student raise his or her grade / test score, but to achieve a level of comfort and proficiency with material that will be useful for mastering future subjects as well.
"I am committed to getting the best results for my students and will stay with them as long as they need me."
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Where and when does Michael work?
Michael's calendar is subject to change, like the schedules of students he tutors; while the calendar is kept up-to-date as possible with Michael's schedule as he learns of changes, please contact him to verify availability. However once Michael agrees on a time to meet your student, he will honor that meeting.
Michael earned his PhD in Physics from Stanford University in 2010, working in the Astronomy Program. As a student he won multiple scholarships for his study (notably, the National Merit Scholarship as an undergraduate and the Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarship and National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship for graduate study). While a student and since he has accumulated years of tutoring experience, through university programs, in-home tutoring, and tutoring centers.
Michael's general fields of expertise are math, science, and college entrance exam preparation. More specifically:
- Mathematics: Michael has specific experience in teaching a wide range of levels of math, from pre-algebra to calculus and beyond. Subjects tutored include: pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, algebra II, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus (including both the AB and BC AP exams), AP Statistics, and even differential equations and multivariable calculus. Michael has also tutored MBA math.
As a trained physicist, Michael sees mathematics as a toolbox for getting things done across a wide variety of scientific and engineering applications, as well as a way of thinking that can be generally useful for those not planning to concentrate toward math & science. - Science: In particular, Michael is an expert in physics (including the AP, both the AP Physics 1 and 2, and AP Physics C), but also has experience in tutoring chemistry (at the AP / introductory college level). Additionally, Michael has been tapped from time to time for general secondary science tutoring (including introductory physical sciences, biological sciences, biology, and environmental science courses).
- College entrance exams: Michael has extensive experience in preparing for all sections of the SAT and ACT.
- Michael has had extensive experience with the tutoring writing essays including admissions essays.
How does home tutoring work?
The benefit of home tutoring is that you don't have to travel; Michael can come straight to your home, or meet in a convenient nearby public location, e.g. library/community center, coffeehouse, etc. Please note that for home tutoring of students under the age of 18, a parent, guardian, or family member over the age of 18 must be present at home during the tutoring session; if this is not feasible, then meeting in a convenient public location can be arranged; or a skype session (or similar) can be arranged.
One-on-one tutoring is always tailored to a student's needs and interests, but usually begins by looking over any specific questions brought by the student, as well as problem assignments or examinations from the past. Much of a tutoring session involves a brief review of current and/or challenging material, but most importantly followed by time working together on current assignments — Michael's job is not to add to your student's academic workload! By working together through actual assignments, Michael can gauge your student's proficiency in handling the material and identify potential problem areas as they come up, moving on to help review for examinations.
Michael's aim as a tutor is not only to help your student raise his or her grade / test score, but to achieve a level of comfort and proficiency with material that will be useful for mastering future subjects as well.
"I am committed to getting the best results for my students and will stay with them as long as they need me."
Reviews
Where and when does Michael work?
Michael's calendar is subject to change, like the schedules of students he tutors; while the calendar is kept up-to-date as possible with Michael's schedule as he learns of changes, please contact him to verify availability. However once Michael agrees on a time to meet your student, he will honor that meeting.
What does Michael's home tutoring cost?
| Type of tutoring | Single session | Block of 5+ hr | Block of 9+ hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| High school, 1-hour sessions | $220/hr | $205/hr | $200/hr |
| High school, 1.5-hour sessions | $200/hr | $195/hr | $180/hr |
| College/adult, 1-hour sessions | $230/hr | $225/hr | $210/hr |
| College/adult, 1.5-hour sessions | $210/hr | $205/hr | $190/hr |
Introductory offer: try Michael's Home Tutoring for a single session, and if you choose to then buy a block of 9 or more hours, your first session will be considered part of that block.
Payment for a session (or purchase of a block of time) is due by the end of each session (if purchasing by single session) or at the end of the first session (if purchasing by block); cash, paypal or check.
Please note Michael's cancellation policy: barring medical emergencies, you must give 24 hours notice before cancelling or rescheduling a session, or that session will be charged (and be considered used) at the appropriate rate.
If you purchase a block of time and choose not to use all the time you have paid for, you will be considered to have purchased a block of size equal to the amount of time you have used, and that block's cost will be subtracted from your existing payment to determine the refund.
Payment for a session (or purchase of a block of time) is due by the end of each session (if purchasing by single session) or at the end of the first session (if purchasing by block); cash, paypal or check.
Please note Michael's cancellation policy: barring medical emergencies, you must give 24 hours notice before cancelling or rescheduling a session, or that session will be charged (and be considered used) at the appropriate rate.
If you purchase a block of time and choose not to use all the time you have paid for, you will be considered to have purchased a block of size equal to the amount of time you have used, and that block's cost will be subtracted from your existing payment to determine the refund.
How do I contact Michael?
Michael can be reached via phone at
Michael can be reached via phone at
or via email at [email protected].
