Phil specializes in ACT and SAT preparation, as well as AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry, and other STEM subjects. Over the past decade, he has spent thousands of hours mentoring hundreds of students, refining techniques and strategies for both the SAT and ACT. He has been witness to many changes over the years, both in teaching methodologies and curriculum. This experience has forced him to adopt flexible methods of instruction and mentoring. His knowledge allows him to target the individual needs of each one of his students with a mix of content review, test prep strategies, and confidence/intuition building. Phil’s thorough understanding of the material allows him to shore up even the smallest problem areas in each section.

While studying physics and mathematics at the University of Alaska, Phil learned to appreciate the importance of a thorough understanding of the fundamental framework of any given subject. It is always a priority of his to inspire a drive to deeply analyze any problem or concept that a student encounters. He attributes the strong success that his students have had to this willingness to pursue problems to the very end. In addition to supporting student's success, Phil has applied his love of math and physics in professional research on Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry; Compact Body Mergers (black holes/neutron stars), which produce gamma ray bursts; and a summer internship at the Large Hadron Collider at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), where worked on the ATLAS experiment studying di-Higgs boson creation through the ttHH production mode.
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Prior to moving to Sacramento, Phil lived in Fairbanks, Alaska where he attended college. He enjoys mountain and road biking, playing soccer, hiking and backpacking, and keeping up with the latest developments in physics, astronomy, and mathematics.

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