Search
Vincent S.'s Photo

Love to Teach and Love to Science
Vincent S.

4.9 (12 ratings)

44 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
Hourly Rate: $60
Contact Vincent
Vincent S.'s Photo

Love to Teach and Love to Science
Love to Teach and Love to Science
Vincent S.

4.9 (12 ratings)

44 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (12 ratings)

44 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Vincent

Bio

I am new to the Bay Area after graduating with a Master's in Physics and taking extensive pedagogy (teaching) courses from the University of Virginia. I'm originally from Canada and love getting to know new people and trying new things, which is why I chose to settle in NorCal. Teaching is my passion, so much so that if somebody paid my bills, I would do it for free.

My focus is on customizing my teaching to your background and talking to you at your level. I aim to build your confidence...

I am new to the Bay Area after graduating with a Master's in Physics and taking extensive pedagogy (teaching) courses from the University of Virginia. I'm originally from Canada and love getting to know new people and trying new things, which is why I chose to settle in NorCal. Teaching is my passion, so much so that if somebody paid my bills, I would do it for free.

My focus is on customizing my teaching to your background and talking to you at your level. I aim to build your confidence in physics and/or math and make you feel proud of your progress. I use different teaching techniques that are interactive and engaging such as the use of online simulations (Desmos, Geogebra) to help you visualize difficult concepts.

I currently teach these subjects professionally and have graduated students with a mastery of these subjects, including AP Calculus.

I loved being a teaching assistant in graduate school, so I have extensive professional experience teaching physics and adapting it to different students.

Would love to hear from you and answer your personal questions!

Read more

Education

University of Toronto
Physics
University of Virginia
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: $15 travel fee for East Bay and San Mateo County
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 9/18/2017

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Schedule

Loading...

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Approved Subjects

Corporate Training

French, Grammar

Elementary Education

Grammar

English

Grammar

Homeschool

Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have two years' experience teaching Algebra 2 in California, Textbook: Algebra 2 (Holt).
Physics,

Physics

M. Sc. in Physics, University of Virginia, 2015 Instructor, Upward Bound Program University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Taught and tutored high school students in math and physics courses, coached and mentored high school students in college admission Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Physics University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Planned and led discussion sessions for students, assisted students one-on-one with problems during office hours, served as lab demonstrator for engineering physicists. Outreach Director at Optical Society of America @ UVa (OSA) University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Designed and directed science activities that demonstrate optics to children, young adults, and the general public BLAST Camp Instructor at Virginia Space Grant Consortium University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Created science camp curriculum for group activities for 8th and 9th grade students to learn hands-on optics concepts, designed 90-minute activity with targeted student assessments that match specific learning goals; activity remains in use at camp
Calculus, French, Geometry, Precalculus

Language

French

Math

Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have two years' experience teaching Algebra 2 in California, Textbook: Algebra 2 (Holt).
Physics,

Physics

M. Sc. in Physics, University of Virginia, 2015 Instructor, Upward Bound Program University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Taught and tutored high school students in math and physics courses, coached and mentored high school students in college admission Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Physics University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Planned and led discussion sessions for students, assisted students one-on-one with problems during office hours, served as lab demonstrator for engineering physicists. Outreach Director at Optical Society of America @ UVa (OSA) University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Designed and directed science activities that demonstrate optics to children, young adults, and the general public BLAST Camp Instructor at Virginia Space Grant Consortium University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Created science camp curriculum for group activities for 8th and 9th grade students to learn hands-on optics concepts, designed 90-minute activity with targeted student assessments that match specific learning goals; activity remains in use at camp
Calculus, Geometry, Precalculus, Trigonometry

Most Popular

Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have two years' experience teaching Algebra 2 in California, Textbook: Algebra 2 (Holt).
Physics,

Physics

M. Sc. in Physics, University of Virginia, 2015 Instructor, Upward Bound Program University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Taught and tutored high school students in math and physics courses, coached and mentored high school students in college admission Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Physics University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Planned and led discussion sessions for students, assisted students one-on-one with problems during office hours, served as lab demonstrator for engineering physicists. Outreach Director at Optical Society of America @ UVa (OSA) University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Designed and directed science activities that demonstrate optics to children, young adults, and the general public BLAST Camp Instructor at Virginia Space Grant Consortium University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Created science camp curriculum for group activities for 8th and 9th grade students to learn hands-on optics concepts, designed 90-minute activity with targeted student assessments that match specific learning goals; activity remains in use at camp
Calculus, French, Geometry, Precalculus

Science

Physics,

Physics

M. Sc. in Physics, University of Virginia, 2015 Instructor, Upward Bound Program University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Taught and tutored high school students in math and physics courses, coached and mentored high school students in college admission Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Physics University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Planned and led discussion sessions for students, assisted students one-on-one with problems during office hours, served as lab demonstrator for engineering physicists. Outreach Director at Optical Society of America @ UVa (OSA) University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Designed and directed science activities that demonstrate optics to children, young adults, and the general public BLAST Camp Instructor at Virginia Space Grant Consortium University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Created science camp curriculum for group activities for 8th and 9th grade students to learn hands-on optics concepts, designed 90-minute activity with targeted student assessments that match specific learning goals; activity remains in use at camp
Astronomy

Summer

Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have two years' experience teaching Algebra 2 in California, Textbook: Algebra 2 (Holt).
Physics,

Physics

M. Sc. in Physics, University of Virginia, 2015 Instructor, Upward Bound Program University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Taught and tutored high school students in math and physics courses, coached and mentored high school students in college admission Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Physics University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Planned and led discussion sessions for students, assisted students one-on-one with problems during office hours, served as lab demonstrator for engineering physicists. Outreach Director at Optical Society of America @ UVa (OSA) University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Designed and directed science activities that demonstrate optics to children, young adults, and the general public BLAST Camp Instructor at Virginia Space Grant Consortium University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Created science camp curriculum for group activities for 8th and 9th grade students to learn hands-on optics concepts, designed 90-minute activity with targeted student assessments that match specific learning goals; activity remains in use at camp
Calculus, French, Geometry

Ratings and Reviews

Rating

4.9 (12 ratings)
5 star
(11)
4 star
(1)
3 star
(0)
2 star
(0)
1 star
(0)

Reviews

Making physics and calculus clear

Vincent has been a great help to our 17 year old junior. Our son described his teacher as relating a concept by chipping and hammering at a boulder in the way of his understanding, where Vincent simply picked it up and moved it! He is kind and thoughtful and does a great job of ensuring that our son does the heavy lifting himself with respect to the work. He's also an excellent communicator and easy to coordinate with. After two very successful sessions, we anticipate working with Vincent over the long term.

Dave, 7 lessons with Vincent

Best tutor

Extremely knowledgeable, has novel ways to explain complex concepts. Would definitely recommend to anyone searching for a great physics tutor. My test scores have increased tremendously.

Bri, 2 lessons with Vincent

Extremely knowledgeable tutor

I start thermal physics lesson with him, and he answers every questions I asked very clearly. Best tutor for thermal physics!!

Inki, 3 lessons with Vincent
Hourly Rate: $60
Contact Vincent