PrepNow Tutor - Andrew P.
Physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering are Andrew’s bread and butter! With over 7 years of experience tutoring students in higher-level STEM concepts, he is eager to share his passion for learning with students of various backgrounds and abilities.
Andrew has earned several degrees: a BS in biology with a minor in biochemistry from Spring Hill College; an MS in bioengineering from Tulane University; and an MS in microbiology from Georgetown University, where he graduated magna cum laude. In addition to tutoring, he manufactures and tests biomedical devices. His regular, hands-on work in statistics, physics, and mechanical engineering—along with principles of biology and physiology—allows him to give students extra insight into real-world applications of principles.
His tutoring journey began with his little brother, who struggled with STEM topics throughout middle and high school. Andrew's passion for tutoring was cemented in college, when he “did everything from reviewing lessons on behalf of teachers in their recitation classes and guiding students through their labs to reviewing term papers for content and syntax,” he recalls.
“Learning is a journey that starts with a question; I form those questions to cater to the student's unique experiences,” he says. He likes to bring complex, often intimidating concepts “down to earth” by emphasizing practical applications in their day-to-day lives. Ultimately, he wants his students to learn to ask themselves the kinds of questions that push them into deeper understanding.
An avid lover of all things astronomy, he can be found at the observatory on clear nights. When he’s not watching the cosmos, he enjoys rock climbing, weightlifting, and running.
