"Hello, I'm Allison, and I would love to help you enjoy physics! I accept students for all physics and related courses such as AP Physics 1 and 2, AP Physics C Mechanics and E&M, college physics, and standardized test prep.

I provide services ranging from teaching summer courses, guiding independent study, help in specific areas of difficulty, exam preparation, and assisting teachers new to physics. I am an experienced physics teacher of 10 years teaching a range of physics classes, and about 90% of my AP Physics C students score a 5 on the Mechanics and E&M exams. I also have created my own curricula for each of my classes, including conceptual, honors, AP, and quantum physics, which allows me to provide many student resources.

I received my Bachelors of Science in Physics from MIT in 2014 and began a PhD in particle physics. During that time I began teaching classes and tutoring, and I found that helping students gain confidence and overcome difficulty in physics is a true passion of mine. I especially enjoy working with students in a one-on-one setting, so I became a high school physics teacher to reach more students this way. I have spent well over a decade of my life living and breathing physics and am very familiar with the misconceptions students have when learning physics. This makes it easy for me to meet students at their level, correct misconceptions, and build from there.

When working with a student my primary goal is to build their understanding, confidence, and independence through explanations, worked examples, cooperative problem solving, and finally student-led solutions. My cornerstone tactic is to guide students through questions, so they learn what to ask themselves when solving problems independently. I strive to make this process as relevant and fun for the student as I find it to be. Physics governs our daily lives, and understanding it enriches everything we do!

Please contact me if you are interested in working together or if you have questions about my teaching style." less...