Sonia Bauer, PH.D. Tutoring

“Dr. Bauer is truly an amazing tutor and mentor! My daughter came from a different school system and struggled with just about everything: the workload, the pace, the content, especially in Math and Science. Dr. Bauer brought clarity, as well as companionship, and immediately connected with my child. We had tried many “Math Centers” with varying degrees of success, and many failures, and a lot of time wasted. It was very difficult to find anyone at all to help with science. I found Dr. Bauer to be the most effective of all. She was recommended by a family friend, who used her services for her children. My friend told me Sonia was “the best” and I can’t agree more! My daughter was not only able to keep pace with the classwork and homework, but also had much better understanding of the material overall. The one-on-one sessions provide an invaluable resource that simply cannot be replicated in the classroom. Dr. Bauer was also extremely accommodating, even on short notice, to give extra help for test prep. Although some parents may be hesitant because of the costs involved, I can only say, it was well worth it for us. I highly recommend Dr. Bauer for anyone who is looking for competent, compassionate help for their children!”

“I first contacted Sonia early in the spring semester of my junior year. I had a 33% in Pre-Calc, and I wasn’t getting any better. After asking my old tutor for a contact, I was able to find Sonia. She was a dream come true for someone who was very close to failing Junior year math; she was able to explain concepts like the unit circle better than my teacher could, she was easy to talk to, didn’t pressure me, and went over anything I had questions on as many times as it took for me to be solid. I was able to get my grades from 13%’s to 100%’s on every quiz and test, ending the semester with a B+. Sonia presented the material to me in a way that made me understand the big picture before diving into the difficult stuff. For example, sine and cosine graphs were a big issue for me, until Sonia showed me how to figure it out by first using the unit circle. Sonia helped me bring my grades up dramatically, not only in Pre-Calc, but in Chemistry too, and she also helped me be less anxious in class, knowing that if I was completely blanking on what my teacher was saying, I could ask Sonia about it later. Sonia was the perfect tutor for me, I couldn’t have asked for anyone better.”

“Going back to school was no easy task, especially when that first task was Physics.
This was my first time facing the complexities of the subject; and honestly, I felt overwhelmed. With every passing lecture came an increasing sense of confusion. “Does anyone feel as lost as I do?” I couldn’t begin to understand.
While sharing a casual conversation with my first cousin, Andre, I asked him about his experience in Physics a couple years back. He immediately agreed it was a “tough” course, and that he only managed to grasp the material thanks to his helpful tutor, Sonia Bauer. I immediately requested her contact information hoping to schedule an appointment the very next day.
Experiencing that first session with Sonia was like lifting a 400 Ib. gorilla off my back. She had the answer to every one of my questions; balancing broad explanations with detailed precision. All with a trademarked, welcoming disposition.
Prior to Sonia, my only approach to a lengthy Physic’s word problem was an infinite blank stare. Most importantly, she taught me to utilize a more calculated, segmented approach. I was beginning to understand that Physics was all about visualization.
First, we need to understand what’s been given, then we can ask ourselves what is required. Secondly, I can’t stress the importance of drawing a free-body-diagram. The only sure way to avoid being stuck on a problem is by utilizing this added dimension for analysis. Being able to visibly see the physical progressions of the problem was a huge advantage while solving physics problems. The final step is to check your work. Once the problem is solved, it can’t hurt to go through it once more. You will thank yourself later, if you find that you’ve used the wrong units, significant figures, or any other form of improper notation, etc.
Needless to say; I went from a failing grade towards the beginning of the semester, to finishing with an “A” at the end of it. Now, I’m midway through my second physics course, and I still make sure to visit Sonia at least once per week. Simply put, the service Sonia offers is truly invaluable. When I felt lost and confused, she gave me confidence and peace of mind. She’s always willing to make time, even when inconvenient.
So, before you decide physics isn’t “your thing”, do as I’ve done, and let Sonia guide you. I promise, she’s worth every penny!
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