Physics— IB, A-Level & University (PhD background, English/ Spanish)
Van 49.51 $ /h
Hi, I'm Luis — physics PhD candidate and private tutor based in Uccle. I help students build genuine understanding in physics and mathematics, not just memorize exam tricks. Twelve years of teaching experience, from kids' science workshops to university-level electromagnetism.
Subjects
-Physics: IB SL/HL, A-Level, IGCSE, Belgian/French secondary, university-level (mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, waves, modern physics)
-Mathematics: IB SL/HL (Analysis & Approaches), A-Level, IGCSE, calculus, linear algebra, problem-solving for STEM entrance prep
-University support for first- and second-year STEM students (ULB, VUB, UCLouvain, KU Leuven)
Languages: English (C2), Spanish (native), basic French.
Background
-PhD candidate in solid state physics (Oklahoma State University, currently on academic leave in Brussels)
-5 years as university teaching assistant in electromagnetism
-Private tutor since 2014 — secondary through university level
-Science communicator (informal STEM education programmes)
-2025 monitor at a EEUU physics summer camp for children aged 9–12
-BSc in Physics, Universidad Simón Bolívar
How I teach
-First session is diagnostic: we map where the actual gaps are, not where the student thinks they are
-Build from first principles, then layer in exam technique and past-paper drills
-Honest, specific feedback — for the student and, when useful, for parents
-Comfortable with anxious students and with strong students who want to be pushed
Format
-Online via video, or at the student's home within Brussels Region for regular bookings.
-Send me a message with: level (IB / A-Level / university / Belgian secondary), the topic or exam coming up, and your timeline. I'll reply within 24 hours.
Subjects
-Physics: IB SL/HL, A-Level, IGCSE, Belgian/French secondary, university-level (mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, waves, modern physics)
-Mathematics: IB SL/HL (Analysis & Approaches), A-Level, IGCSE, calculus, linear algebra, problem-solving for STEM entrance prep
-University support for first- and second-year STEM students (ULB, VUB, UCLouvain, KU Leuven)
Languages: English (C2), Spanish (native), basic French.
Background
-PhD candidate in solid state physics (Oklahoma State University, currently on academic leave in Brussels)
-5 years as university teaching assistant in electromagnetism
-Private tutor since 2014 — secondary through university level
-Science communicator (informal STEM education programmes)
-2025 monitor at a EEUU physics summer camp for children aged 9–12
-BSc in Physics, Universidad Simón Bolívar
How I teach
-First session is diagnostic: we map where the actual gaps are, not where the student thinks they are
-Build from first principles, then layer in exam technique and past-paper drills
-Honest, specific feedback — for the student and, when useful, for parents
-Comfortable with anxious students and with strong students who want to be pushed
Format
-Online via video, or at the student's home within Brussels Region for regular bookings.
-Send me a message with: level (IB / A-Level / university / Belgian secondary), the topic or exam coming up, and your timeline. I'll reply within 24 hours.
Locatie
Plaats gekozen door de student :
- In de omgeving van Brussel, België
Online vanuit België
Over
I'm a physics PhD candidate from Venezuela, now based in Uccle. I've been tutoring privately since 2014 and spent five years as a university teaching assistant — so I'm used to explaining the same concept six different ways until one of them clicks.
I teach in English and Spanish. My students are usually IB or A-Level candidates under real exam pressure, or university students who've hit a wall in their first physics or math course. I like working with students who are willing to engage, whether they're struggling or just want to be pushed harder.
First session is always diagnostic. I'd rather spend 20 minutes figuring out what's actually going wrong than repeat what the textbook already said.
I teach in English and Spanish. My students are usually IB or A-Level candidates under real exam pressure, or university students who've hit a wall in their first physics or math course. I like working with students who are willing to engage, whether they're struggling or just want to be pushed harder.
First session is always diagnostic. I'd rather spend 20 minutes figuring out what's actually going wrong than repeat what the textbook already said.
Opleiding
PhD candidate, Solid State Physics — Oklahoma State University (2020–present, on academic leave)
BSc Physics — Universidad Simón Bolívar, Venezuela (GPA 4.2/5)
BSc Physics — Universidad Simón Bolívar, Venezuela (GPA 4.2/5)
Leservaring
- Teaching assistant, Electromagnetism (university level) — Oklahoma State University, 5 years
- Private tutor, physics and mathematics (secondary through university) — since 2014
- Science communicator (informal STEM education programmes)
- Camp monitor, physics summer programme for children aged 9–12 — Stillwater Ok, 2025
- Private tutor, physics and mathematics (secondary through university) — since 2014
- Science communicator (informal STEM education programmes)
- Camp monitor, physics summer programme for children aged 9–12 — Stillwater Ok, 2025
Leeftijd
Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)
Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)
Senioren (65+ jaar oud)
Niveau van de leerling
Beginner
Gemiddeld
Gevorderden
Duur
60 minuten
90 minuten
120 minuten
De les wordt gegeven in
Engels
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