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Enthusiastic Physics and Mathematics Tutor - Physics PhD Student

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About

Hi there, and welcome! I'm a PhD student in Physics at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. Prior to this, I got my Master's of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo in Applied Math, and a Bachelor of Mathematics studying Mathematical Physics. My research interests are at the intersection of astrophysics, particle physics, cosmology, and gravitational waves. I have been tutoring students since high school as a volunteer peer tutor in math and physics, and decided to continue tutoring throughout university. At the University of Waterloo I was a private tutor for several courses (see below), where I helped several students improve their academic performances. I've also been a teaching assistant for many courses at both the University of Waterloo and Queen's University (see below), and was awarded an Outstanding TA Award for my contributions. If you're struggling in your classes, or if you just want to deepen your understanding of physics and mathematics, then you've come to the right place! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you had any questions! ---------- To see if we'd be a good fit, the first 15 minutes of the first session is free! After that we can decide whether to continue working together.

Location

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Language

English

Timezone

America/Toronto

Levels

High School
College/University

Education

Queen's University

2021 - 2025
PhD, Physics
Research in theoretical particle astrophysics, cosmology, and gravitational waves. I am currently/have been a graduate TA for upper year physics courses at Queen's.

University of Waterloo

2019 - 2021
Master of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
Research in theoretical cosmology and gravitational waves. I was a graduate TA for several math/physics courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

University of Waterloo

2014 - 2019
Bachelor of Mathematics, Mathematical Physics

Work Experience

Queen's University

September 2021 - present
Graduate Teaching Assistant
I am currently/previously have been a graduate TA for the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy at Queen's University for the following courses: - APSC 112: Physics II - PHYS/ENPH 316 Methods in Mathematical Physics I - PHYS/ENPH 344: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics - PHYS/ENPH 345: Quantum Physics of Atoms, Nuclei and Particles

University of Waterloo

September 2019 - August 2021
Graduate Teaching Assistant
I was a graduate TA in the Department of Applied Mathematics for the following courses: - MATH 115: Linear Algebra for Engineering - MATH 217: Calculus 3 for Chemical Engineering - MATH 228: Differential Equations for Physics and Chemistry - MATH 636: Linear Algebra for Teachers - MATH 674: Special Relativity for Teachers - AMATH 373: Quantum Theory 1 - AMATH 456: Calculus of Variations - AMATH 353: Partial Differential Equations 1 In addition, I was awarded the AMATH Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award for my TAing during the 2020-2021 year, when everything was online due to the pandemic.

University of Waterloo

September 2016 - April 2019
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Undergraduate TA for the Faculty of Mathematics in the following courses: - MATH 137: Calculus 1 for Honours Mathematics - MATH 138: Calculus 2 for Honours Mathematics - ECE 206: Advanced Calculus 2 for Electrical Engineers

Self-Employed

January 2016 - December 2020
Private Tutor
Private tutor for several courses at the University of Waterloo, including: - MTE 203: Advanced Calculus (Mechatronics) - MATH 124: Calculus for Kinesiology - MATH 127: Calculus for Honours Science - PHYS 112: Physics 2 - PHYS 115: Mechanics for Engineering - PHYS 121: Mechanics for Honours Physics I also tutored MCAT Physics

Reviews

Excellent Physics Tutor

Leo is an a outstanding mentor and tutor. He has tutored me in physics in preparation to take the MCAT. Leo assisted me in grasping tricky concepts by breaking down questions and explanations into their fundamental components. Leo has patience and is very passionate about physics, which made my experience memorable. Difficult questions became easy and simplistic with his guidance and teaching skills.
By: Orianna

Great math tutor

Leo is great at breaking down problems and teaching ways to make hard questions much more manageable. He also is fantastic at helping you with the material you're going through!
By: Leon