"Hello! I'm Peter, a physics teacher originally from Lincoln, Nebraska. I became a teacher through a unique path at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln that started with a bachelor's degree in physics, followed by a master's degree in science education. I chose this route because I wanted to be sure that I had a depth of knowledge in my subject area, as well as some effective teaching methods under my belt before I started my career.

During my 2 years of teaching, school administration repeatedly pointed out small-group and 1-on-1 tutoring to be one of my greatest strengths, with communication coming in as a close second. I spend at least an hour before and after school on most days answering questions and helping students get caught up for missed lessons. These sessions allowed me to focus in on the specific parts of each concept that students were struggling with. Throughout the semester, the students often report this extra tutoring as one of the most helpful things they experienced in my class.

I love getting to know my students because there are often many real-life connections that can be tied to the abstract areas of math and science that I teach, which help make the concepts more relevant and memorable. A typical example of this would be using soccer analogies to help make calculations on a moving object more accessible for a student. I love tutoring because I get to tailor lessons to each individual student to make sure that they are getting the most out of every session, and because it gives me opportunities to make science fun and exciting that may not present themselves in a typical classroom.

My favorite part of teaching is answering questions, so please feel free to reach out to me with any comments or concerns you have. I'm always happy to help, and I look forward to working with you!" less...