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Eric N.

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Theoretical Physicist for Hire
Theoretical Physicist for Hire
Eric N.

5.0 (486 ratings)

1,826 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (486 ratings)

1,826 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Some quick background info: I'm a theoretical physicist, specializing in string theory and black holes. I am currently taking a break from academia to ostensibly write a book, which is easier said than done (shocking, right?). I was most recently a research fellow at Harvard (and MIT and then Peking University in Beijing before that). I have tutored on the side for over 10 years and continue to do so because unfinished books don't pay and also, of course, because I love physics and math...

Some quick background info: I'm a theoretical physicist, specializing in string theory and black holes. I am currently taking a break from academia to ostensibly write a book, which is easier said than done (shocking, right?). I was most recently a research fellow at Harvard (and MIT and then Peking University in Beijing before that). I have tutored on the side for over 10 years and continue to do so because unfinished books don't pay and also, of course, because I love physics and math and teaching students to understand and appreciate how observed esoteric complexity develops naturally from an elegant simplicity underlying both subjects gives me great satisfaction (and ideally at least marginal satisfaction to my students too).

Although self-indulgently reflecting on what I get out of teaching is nice for me, most prospective students probably just want to know how I can help them. Well, my pedagogical focus is always on intuitive understanding, not rote memorization. This can sometimes feel frustrating to a student but always pays off in the end. With that being said, flexibility is key as no two students learn the same way nor have the same goals for a class. Even though my career is in abstract theoretical physics, I have extensive experience with teaching the AP curriculum as well the IB. I genuinely can't think of a student of mine who did not score a 5 on the AP exam (in both physics and calculus). In college, I also spent a couple summers developing SAT curricula for an independent educational foundation, so I can surely help with standardized test preparation.

In addition to pretty much any physics or math course at any level, I can also tutor philosophy and linguistics, where my love for dialectical analysis and language manifests itself quite clearly. I also have a passion for billiards, but I doubt too many people here are seeking tutoring in that.

That's pretty much it for me. Of course, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Very Helpful!

Eric helped my son get caught up and better understand his BC calculus work. We will definitely reach out again on this and other subjects possibly in the future. Thanks!

Dawn, 2 lessons with Eric

Great job at breaking down concepts into bite sized pieces

Best tutor I’ve had for physics so far. Helped me understand concepts from the past few months in a short time.

Nicole, 8 lessons with Eric

Great tutor

Wonderful guidance with confidence. I love the way he approaches each questions with ease and explain each of them as understanding as possible.

David, 4 lessons with Eric

Great Math Tutor

My daughter has had a lot of tutors. Eric is one a few she connected with quickly. Nice balance of patience but also challenging her to learn

Sean, 8 lessons with Eric

Excellent Tutor

My son loves the way Eric teaches him and he is finding it very interesting and very useful which will help him is his next year in College and asks me to schedule more classes with Eric !

Nishath , 6 lessons with Eric

Knowing your worth

Eric was absolutely exceptional in 1 hour he was able to help me solve and understand problems related to power, energy, work, and gravitational potential. You get what you pay for I look forward to the continuation of retaining him as my tutor for the duration of my summer Physics college course. Thanks Eric!

Pearlie, 8 lessons with Eric

Precise and Passionate

Eric is very passionate, he taught me with a lot of effort, even going to explain concepts in a simpler way and allowing me to process information and test my knowledge.

Zayed, 1 lesson with Eric

amazing!!

Absolutely brilliant and great teacher. Has great explanations for difficult concepts and really knows his stuff. Definitely gonna book him again.

Ernesto, 13 lessons with Eric

amazing!!

Absolutely brilliant and great teacher. Has great explanations for difficult concepts and really knows his stuff. Definitely gonna book him again.

Ernesto, 13 lessons with Eric

So Helpful

Eric's calm and personable style put my daughter at ease and his knowledge was stellar. Great explanations of complex concepts and very clear. I highly recommend.

Robyn, 2 lessons with Eric
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