Meg’s Journey: The Heart of TMPT
As a dedicated physics and math tutor, Meg has years of experience helping students overcome academic challenges and master difficult concepts in physics and math.
Meg’s Background
Meg's astronomy passion began under Brainerd, MN's dark skies. She pursued astrophysics and physics at the University of Minnesota, driven by her desire to study the cosmos. As a 4th generation educator, Meg proudly follows her great-grandmother's path, combining her love for space with teaching.
The TMPT Philosophy
Our tutoring philosophy revolves around student conceptual growth and confidence. We understand the process of knowledge development and the importance of feedback throughout a student’s learning journey.
Our student-centered approach ensures a supportive and encouraging environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. We uphold integrity and transparency, maintaining open and honest communication with students and parents. Above all, we are passionate about education and dedicated to fostering a love for learning, helping students build strong academic foundations and confidence.
The Creation of The Modern Physics Tutor
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Meg recognized that students needed compassionate, personalized, and student-focused education. As a way to reach students during these challenging times, Meg started The Modern Physics Tutor and began remote tutoring in the fall of 2020. Since then, The Modern Physics Tutor has helped hundreds of students reach their academic goals through personalized support and thoughtful instruction.
Meg's Journey to TMPT
After moving from Hawaii to Colorado in 2020 and completing a paper in physics education research, Meg decided to begin tutoring before returning to graduate school.
University of Minnesota
As an undergraduate at the University of Minnesota, Meg studied supernovae and gamma ray bursts (GRBs) with Associate Professor Patrick Kelly. As an undergraduate, she was also a teaching assistant (TA) for Introduction to Astrophysics and one of her favorite classes was History of 20th Century Physics.
University of Hawaii
As a graduate student at the University of Hawaii, Meg instructed a physics laboratory course in electricity and magnetism for five semesters. During that time she conducted studies in the field of physics education research, determined to find effective methods for building confidence and improving learning outcomes for students in physics. You can find the paper she wrote here (linked: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2301.02699).
The Modern Physics Tutor Is Born
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Meg recognized that students needed compassionate, personalized, and student-focused education. Something most students couldn't get, for various reasons. As a way to reach students during these challenging times, Meg started The Modern Physics Tutor and began remote tutoring in the fall of 2020. Since then The Modern Physics Tutor has helped hundreds of students reach their academic goals through personalized support and thoughtful instruction.
The Values That Drive The Modern Physics Tutor
At The Modern Physics Tutor, we are dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality tutoring that meets the unique needs of each student. Our approach is centered around these core values:
Student-Centered Approach
Our focus is always on the student. We foster a supportive and encouraging environment that helps students thrive both academically and personally.
Passion for Education
We are passionate about teaching and dedicated to instilling a love for learning in our students, helping them build strong academic foundations and confidence.
Integrity and Transparency
We conduct our business with honesty and integrity. Open and clear communication with students and parents is fundamental to our operations.
Customer Stories
At The Modern Physics Tutor, we're proud of the success and satisfaction of our students. From high school to college, our personalized approach has helped many achieve their academic goals and build lasting confidence. Here are some of their stories.
-Candice McElyea
-Martha Wulftange