Luke M.
Private tutor in Brookline, MA
Education
I received my Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2013. Before that, I received my Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Philosophy (dual degree) from Whitman; I graduated in 2008 with cum laude honors. What is Materials Science? It's basically the intersection of Physics and Chemistry: you know that Lithium-ion battery in the computer you're using to read this? My supervising professor invented that. Cool stuff.
Experience
I've been tutoring for several years and my favorite part is that "Ah-ha!" moment when the passion for learning gets ignited in a student. That passion is what will carry them forward beyond the next assignment, test and class into life full of learning. Most of my education is in the sciences (particularly physics and chemistry), and with that comes great deal of study in math. However, I also have studied philosophy and feel that I have a great deal to offer those who would like help in the humanities as well.
Subject Expertise
Philosophy12th Grade WritingAlgebra 1Algebra 2Algebra 3/4AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP Physics 2: Electricity and MagnetismAP Physics 2: MechanicsCalculus 1Calculus 2Calculus 3ElectromagnetismEssay EditingMaterials Science12th Grade ReadingPhysical ChemistryPhysical SciencePhysicsPre-AlgebraPre-CalculusRelativitySpanishSpanish 2Spanish 3Spanish 4Technical WritingWriting8th Grade math11th Grade math12th Grade math9th Grade math6th Grade6th Grade math6th Grade Reading6th Grade Science6th Grade Writing7th Grade7th Grade math7th Grade Reading7th Grade Science7th Grade Writing8th Grade10th Grade math8th Grade Reading8th Grade Science8th Grade Writing9th Grade9th Grade Reading9th Grade Writing10th Grade10th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing11th Grade11th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing12th Grade
Availability
Tues/Thurs after 6PM, Weekends in the afternoon, Monday after 7PM, Wednesday after 7PM
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 30 minutes away for a flat fee
Hobbies
When I am not conducting research in the lab or working with students, I enjoy cooking with my wife, running with my dog, cycling, and reading. I'm also a fan of sports (played baseball through college), music and board games: I try to find some common interest with every student in order to connect! Feel free to reach out, and we can see if it feels like a good fit!
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