Patrick
Background Checked
BA in Physics
Abington
English (Native), French (Fluent)
Description
Patrick is an experienced tutor and current student at Boston University, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Physics with minors in Data Science and French. He supports students across various math and science subjects, leveraging a broad range of tutoring experience gained both formally and informally.
Patrick began his tutoring journey at The Smart Scribe, assisting elementary students with math and English. He continued to tutor through high school and for family members, and now serves as a Learning Assistant for the Physics department at Boston University. In this role, he collaborates with faculty, holds office hours, and works directly with students in labs and classrooms. As part of his Learning Assistant position, Patrick completed a pedagogy course, which significantly enhanced his teaching strategies and deepened his passion for helping students grasp challenging concepts. He finds great satisfaction in witnessing a student’s moment of understanding.
His strong academic foundation includes advanced high school coursework, with 15 AP courses, including AP Calculus BC, AP Physics 1 and C, AP Computer Science A, and AP Statistics. This extensive background, combined with his ongoing university studies, equips Patrick to guide students effectively in complex subjects. He is dedicated to fostering comprehension and building confidence, aiming to make learning both accessible and enjoyable for every student.
Education & Certifications
Patrick is currently a candidate for a BA in Physics with minors in Data Science and French at Boston University (Class of 2027, GPA: 3.62). He has been recognized on the Dean’s List (Dec 2023, May 2024). Patrick graduated from Baldwin Senior High School (Class of 2023), where he completed 15 AP courses, including AP Calculus BC, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C, AP Computer Science A, and AP Statistics. He received the Presidential Award of Excellence (May 2023) and was an AP Scholar with Distinction (July 2021, 2022, 2023).
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra 2
Basic Trigonometry (Sine, Cosine, Tangent)
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus AB
College Calculus
Grades & Levels
Middle School
Highschool
College
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