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Neal B.

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Math & Physics with Neal (Masters Degree in Applied Physics)
Math & Physics with Neal (Masters Degree in Applied Physics)
Neal B.

4.9 (133 ratings)

530 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (133 ratings)

530 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Neal

Bio

Math and physics are both complex subjects that are built upon many years of scientists and mathematicians struggling with ideas. And in school, students are asked to tackle the same problems that faced Isaac Newton, Einstein, and others. They're not easy subjects and don't come easily to many people. In fact, they require many hours of practice and thought even for the people that are 'good' at them. And you may very well feel like it doesn't come naturally to you.

Often the material in...

Math and physics are both complex subjects that are built upon many years of scientists and mathematicians struggling with ideas. And in school, students are asked to tackle the same problems that faced Isaac Newton, Einstein, and others. They're not easy subjects and don't come easily to many people. In fact, they require many hours of practice and thought even for the people that are 'good' at them. And you may very well feel like it doesn't come naturally to you.

Often the material in one chapter is built upon a foundation of many ideas. And if you didn't quite understand that earlier material, getting the new parts can be frustrating, difficult, and almost impossible sometimes.

Having a good tutor that has been through the challenges in your classes will save you time and frustration. Understanding how each idea relates back to material that you do understand will make math and physics much less of a headache.

Mathematics and physics are subjects I enjoyed in school and tutored in as well as being a teaching assistant. I have spent thousands of hours working through problems and a great deal of time helping students work through problems as well.

I supervised the MPC math lab in 2011, helping with math and physics and taught physics as a professor at Monterey Peninsula College for one year.

For my undergraduate degree, I attended Santa Clara University. Took some great classes there and learned how to help other students being a student tutor and TA for each term after my first quarter for the next four years.

Following that I attended NPS studying applied physics with an emphasis in acoustics. I acted as TA part of the time for the physics professor I worked for during my graduate studies.

Recently I took a position in the math lab at MPC and then as a physics professor.

Music is my passion, I love playing saxophone.

I like to teach and have developed new ways of looking at things other than how I was taught and/or do things. I also listen and have patience and am able to help many stude

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Education

Santa Clara University
Physics
Applied Physics - Naval Postgraduate School
Masters

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Business

GMAT, GRE

Computer

General Computer, HTML

Corporate Training

Spanish,

Spanish

I began learning Spanish in high school and went through Spanish 4. For the last eight years I have played with a salsa band which primarily does music in Spanish as well as two other bands also with music in Spanish. Have ended up speaking Spanish quite a bit in my daily life. I also learned German and began Chinese two years ago, so I am familiar with the process of picking up new languages.
ESL/ESOL, General Computer, GMAT, HTML

Elementary Education

Elementary Math,

Elementary Math

Elementary math is a foundation for later math classes. You use it in science classes as well. With a lot of practice, I know many methods of reducing steps and simplifying the processes for elementary math.
Reading

English

ACT English, ACT Reading, ESL/ESOL, Reading, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, TOEFL, Writing

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I did well in my Algebra I class. After Algebra I, you continue to use ideas and techniques from the class in subsequent classes. It is also one of the classes for which I have often tutored students.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have worked through a significant amount of calculus problems in math and physics classes.
Physics,

Physics

I have a Bachelors degree in physics & masters degree in applied physics. I taught the intro physics series at MPC for one year. Have tutored students in various physics classes.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have tutored math for many years, including SAT math. On the SAT, I got 790 on the math section, almost perfect.
Spanish,

Spanish

I began learning Spanish in high school and went through Spanish 4. For the last eight years I have played with a salsa band which primarily does music in Spanish as well as two other bands also with music in Spanish. Have ended up speaking Spanish quite a bit in my daily life. I also learned German and began Chinese two years ago, so I am familiar with the process of picking up new languages.
Algebra 2, Chemistry, ESL/ESOL, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Reading, SAT Reading, Writing

Language

Spanish,

Spanish

I began learning Spanish in high school and went through Spanish 4. For the last eight years I have played with a salsa band which primarily does music in Spanish as well as two other bands also with music in Spanish. Have ended up speaking Spanish quite a bit in my daily life. I also learned German and began Chinese two years ago, so I am familiar with the process of picking up new languages.
ESL/ESOL, TOEFL

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I did well in my Algebra I class. After Algebra I, you continue to use ideas and techniques from the class in subsequent classes. It is also one of the classes for which I have often tutored students.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have worked through a significant amount of calculus problems in math and physics classes.
Physics,

Physics

I have a Bachelors degree in physics & masters degree in applied physics. I taught the intro physics series at MPC for one year. Have tutored students in various physics classes.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have tutored math for many years, including SAT math. On the SAT, I got 790 on the math section, almost perfect.
ACT Math, Algebra 2, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I did well in my Algebra I class. After Algebra I, you continue to use ideas and techniques from the class in subsequent classes. It is also one of the classes for which I have often tutored students.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have worked through a significant amount of calculus problems in math and physics classes.
Physics,

Physics

I have a Bachelors degree in physics & masters degree in applied physics. I taught the intro physics series at MPC for one year. Have tutored students in various physics classes.
Spanish,

Spanish

I began learning Spanish in high school and went through Spanish 4. For the last eight years I have played with a salsa band which primarily does music in Spanish as well as two other bands also with music in Spanish. Have ended up speaking Spanish quite a bit in my daily life. I also learned German and began Chinese two years ago, so I am familiar with the process of picking up new languages.
Algebra 2, Chemistry, ESL/ESOL, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Reading, Writing

Other

ESL/ESOL

Science

Physics,

Physics

I have a Bachelors degree in physics & masters degree in applied physics. I taught the intro physics series at MPC for one year. Have tutored students in various physics classes.
ACT Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I did well in my Algebra I class. After Algebra I, you continue to use ideas and techniques from the class in subsequent classes. It is also one of the classes for which I have often tutored students.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have worked through a significant amount of calculus problems in math and physics classes.
Physics,

Physics

I have a Bachelors degree in physics & masters degree in applied physics. I taught the intro physics series at MPC for one year. Have tutored students in various physics classes.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have tutored math for many years, including SAT math. On the SAT, I got 790 on the math section, almost perfect.
Spanish,

Spanish

I began learning Spanish in high school and went through Spanish 4. For the last eight years I have played with a salsa band which primarily does music in Spanish as well as two other bands also with music in Spanish. Have ended up speaking Spanish quite a bit in my daily life. I also learned German and began Chinese two years ago, so I am familiar with the process of picking up new languages.
Algebra 2, Chemistry, ESL/ESOL, Geometry, Reading, Writing

Test Preparation

SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have tutored math for many years, including SAT math. On the SAT, I got 790 on the math section, almost perfect.
ACT English, ACT Math, ACT Reading, ACT Science, GMAT, GRE, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, TOEFL

Examples of Expertise

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Ratings and Reviews

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Knowledgeable and focused

Neal worked with me for quite a while and helped me stay on task. He narrowed down what I really needed to do to have a better grasp of physics.

Kim, 16 lessons with Neal

very attentive and patient

My daughter spent a session reviewing algebra with Neal. He was very conscientious in prep, asked prior to the session what her curriculum was, etc.

Alan, 1 lesson with Neal

IT & Tutor Advisor

Neal was superb. Fixed a couple of IT issues and commenced a basic computer tutorial program. He was everything I hoped. His knowledge of computer basics along with marketing and social media skills are outstanding.

DOV, 2 lessons with Neal

Neal is a genius!

Neal can work you through any problem. He has an insane amount of knowledge when it comes to any mathematical concept. He has made my calculus experience so much better.

Tamrah, 3 lessons with Neal

Huge help with Chemistry!

Neal was wonderful with my 15-year-old son. He was very patient and very concise. When he left, my son told me that Neal had made many things clear to him that he had not understood before. It is a huge relief to know that we have a person who is available to help with a subject that we as parents are no help with!

Cynthia, 1 lesson with Neal

Knowledgeable and Patient

My son has had one lesson with Neal. My son liked him, which is very important. Neal was patient and respectful. He genuinely cared about understanding my son's needs.

Ruth, 15 lessons with Neal

Excellent tutor!

Outstanding and very helpful. I am looking forward to working with Neal on trig and physics. He is able to explain the rational behind the problem and answer in a way that helps to make a connection. Thank you!

Terri, 15 lessons with Neal

Super helpful!

I've never had a tutor before Neal and I was unsure of how helpful he would be, but after two sessions with him I was able to raise my physics grade a whole grade letter. He also helped me with my calculus work.

Mario, 5 lessons with Neal

Working well with my son!

We are having Neal work with our son each week. He's prompt, patients and really helping our son learn the material.

John, 36 lessons with Neal

lucky to have someone like Neal in the area

Neal B is patient and detail oriented. Very helpful and professional. Clearly has a lot of experience. We feel fortunate to have someone with this level of math knowledge tutoring in the community.

Tracy, 2 lessons with Neal
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