Nathan

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Nathan is a patient and encouraging STEM tutor with four advanced degrees, including a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from USC and an M.S. in Environmental Science & Engineering from Caltech. With over a decade of experience tutoring math, physics, chemistry, and finance, he creates a no-judgment environment where students gain both skill and confidence. Nathan has worked with ADHD and gifted learners of all levels, helping them find structure, motivation, and joy in mastering difficult material. When not tutoring, he enjoys training his therapy dog and participating in agility trials with his Jack Russell mix.

Monday: 12pm - 4pm and 8pm - 10pm Eastern Time
Tuesday: 9am - 4pm and 8pm - 10pm Eastern Time
Wednesday: No availability
Thursday: 9am - 4pm and 8pm - 10pm Eastern Time
Friday: 9am - 4pm and 8pm - 10pm Eastern Time
Saturday: 9am - 12pm Eastern Time
Sunday: No availability

I try to make sure the student is comfortable, this is a no-judgment zone! No question is stupid, and there is no shame here. My sessions are usually pretty positive and we really celebrate those successes and learn from our mistakes (and EVERYONE has mistakes). Also, I try to have my students become self-sufficient. One of my greatest joys as a tutor is to see a student say "I don't need you." It's pretty cool to see them grow in their capabilities and confidence.

BS in Physical Science from Biola University (4.0 GPA)
BS in Aerospace Engineering from University of Southern California (3.9 GPA)
MS in Environmental Science & Engineering from Caltech
MBA from Murray State University

I've tutored for 10-15 years in math, chemistry, physics, and finance, both in person and online. My students have ranged from junior high up through college.

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Nathan
$159.00 USD

Subject Expertise

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Algebra
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 2
AP Calculus
AP Calculus
AP Chemistry
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
AP Physics
Calculus
Calculus
Chemistry
Chemistry
Fractions
Fractions
Geometry
Geometry
Math
Math
Physics
Physics
Precalculus
Precalculus
Science
Science

My mission

I love to see students grow, both academically and in their self-confidence. I get great joy seeing students excel through those tough times.

My Story

I was always academically gifted, sadly usually achieving the highest scores in the class. Until Caltech, that is - those folks are very gifted. That was when my mental health issues really came to light (a very commonplace thing at higher ed places). But I've overcome that, grown immensely, and love to see students grow themselves.

Cognitive Diversity

How I adapt to students with diverse intellectual needs.

As a self-described nerd, I love figuring out what works and what doesn't for each student. I've tutored students who are not as academically gifted and students who are so gifted they were way smarter than me (Caltech here we come!). One big piece of this to have patience, be realistic on what can be done, and celebrate when we have those good days!

I've tutored many students with ADHD, and my wife of 10 years is also ADHD (keeps life exciting!)

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