"Hi, my name is Nick, and I would love to be you or your child's next tutor!

I am a theoretical physics PhD student and instructor at UC Berkeley. I do research in string theory and nuclear physics, and I am currently an instructor for introductory physics. I specialize in and develop pedagogy for students without strong physics backgrounds. I have tutored hundreds of students across almost all levels and seen first hand the success of my methods for cultivating problem-solving strategies and deeper conceptual understanding. I also frequently take students or passionate autodidacts for research and for pursuing curiosities!

I received my bachelors in mathematical physics from Harvey Mudd College, one of the most rigorous STEM colleges in the country, where I took and tutored classes in physics and advanced math. I have a great passion for teaching especially in the sciences and mathematics at the high school and college level. My goal is to become a physics professor, and I see every student interaction as a chance to become a better teacher!

I have been tutoring for almost 5 years now including as a freelance tutor and as a professional tutor for my college's Upward Bound program. I have received pedagogical training and gone through teaching programs through Upward Bound and UC Berkeley.

I also do research in quantum gravity/string theory and nuclear physics; ask me about it!

Advanced courses taught: AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Complex Analysis, Partial Differential Equations, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, Classical Electrodynamics, Astrophysics, Computational Physics, Special Relativity, General Relativity, Classical Field Theory, Quantum Optics, Particle Physics.

Courses taught and/or tutored at UC Berkeley: Physics 5A/5B, 7A/7B, 7C, 8A/8B." less...