Patrick McGraw

the fizxtutor

Friendly, patient, experienced tutor with a thorough command of the material, a background in research as well as both classroom teaching and private tutoring. Teaching experience in both arts and sciences.  Excellent language and communication skills.  Flexible and adaptable.

Education

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. DMA Music Composition, June 2019.

York University, Toronto, ON, Canada. MA Music (composition field), June 2010.

California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA.  Ph.D. Physics, June 1996.

Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA, USA.  B.S. Physics, with high distinction, with honors in physics, June 1990.  Minor in music.  

Teaching Experience

Sessional Lecturer, Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto, Scarborough, Jan-Dec 2019.  ASTA01: Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics I (the Sun and Planets.)  PHYA10: Physics I for the Physical Sciences. Both courses included online components, supervision of teaching assistants, coordination of multiple sections.

Instructor, Oxford Seminars, Aug 2011-present.  GRE test preparation.

Physics, Math, Writing Tutor, self-employed, 2001-present.  University and high school students.

Teaching Assistant, University of Toronto Faculty of Music, Sep. 2011-Apr. 2017.  Taught courses in music theory, composition, etc.

Sessional Lecturer, Department of Physics and Computer Science, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2012-13. Introduction to Astronomy-- large lecture course including management of online content and assignments.

Instructor, Prep101, 2003-08. Test preparation sessions.

Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Allegheny College, Meadville, PA, 1999-2001. Undergraduate physics and math teaching.

Teaching Assistant, California Institute of Technology, Sep. 1991-June 1996.  Undergraduate physics teaching.