"I am a postdoctoral researcher in astrophysics with over two and a half years of teaching experience at Tufts University, where I served as a Teaching Assistant for physics and astronomy. I have led physics labs, conducted problem-solving recitations, and helped manage a large 100-student introductory astrophysics lecture course. My tutoring style is clear, patient, and structured, and I focus on helping students break difficult concepts into intuitive steps while building confidence in their problem-solving skills.

I also have extensive experience in STEM education research. For more than two years I worked on The Listening Project, a program designed to understand how students think and learn science. We analyzed classroom artifacts such as video recordings, written work, and homework solutions to identify student reasoning patterns and develop more effective ways to guide them. This background helps me recognize where students get stuck, anticipate misconceptions, and tailor explanations to each learner.

Overall, I combine strong subject expertise with an evidence-based approach to teaching. Whether you need support in physics, astronomy, mathematics, or programming and data analysis, I can help you build a solid conceptual foundation and develop the skills you need to succeed." less...