Greg D.
Private tutor in Glendale, CA
Education
MS (Physics and Teacher) Yerevan State University PhD (Physics) Yerevan State University
Experience
Learning physics is really a big challenge. I teach students in a way that make learning effective and enjoyable. One of ways to stimulate learning physics is to make use of digital technology during teaching and tutoring. I am certain that digital technology has a potential of making qualitative changes in learning, moreover it is capable changing the nature of learning itself. Using teaching software in my teaching practice has become a priority for me. Among wide range of available digital multimedia options I choose using Physlets in my teaching. Physlets are small virtual simulations that help students to visualize what is invisible in principal and apply “seeing is believing” technology where it seems to be inapplicable (if interested, see please phet.colorado.edu). I am fond of an interactive teaching style that encourages student participation and enthusiasm while facilitating learning. A healthy relationship between the tutor and the students is essential to successful teaching. A key point for such relations is to treat students as younger colleagues and I believe that the only difference between teacher and students is amount of information they possess. On K12 level I taught physics and related disciplines for more than a decade vocational and secondary schools in Armenia. After earning a PhD degree I joined a regional public teacher-training university and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in classical and modern physics, nanotechnologies, ICT in education and teaching methods. I also advised and directed a lot of students’ research projects. My extensive teaching and research experience in different countries has developed understanding of the diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, made me fluent in cross cultural communication, allowing me to feel comfortable in a multicultural environment, respect diversity and nurture inclusiveness. I am fluent in Russian and Armenian and Russian and Armenian speaking students can benefit of my language skills.
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Music, reading Photoshop
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