Darshika

Certified Tutor

I earned my Bachelor degree in the field of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. I went on to receive two master's degrees, one from the Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in Physics of Materials, and the other from Western
Michigan University, Michigan in Physics. I completed my Ph.D.
in Atomic and Molecular Physics at Western Michigan University.

Academic Degrees:

- Ph.D., Atomic and Molecular Physics, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo,
MI, 2015.
- M.A., Physics, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, 2011.
- M.S., Physics of Materials, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2008.
- B.S., Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,
2006.

Teaching Interests and Approach:

I believe in the importance of using different teaching approaches and tools for different levels of classes. I prefer to construct the concept for my students rather than teaching directly, as in traditional lecture
methods. I encourage students through group discussions, discussion board activities, and in-class problem-solving activities that improve student-student interactions. I am an individual who adjusts my teaching methods in order to get improved student output across her courses. I trained for online teaching and had experienced on online teaching.

Interested courses: AP Physics 1, College Physics (Algebra based), University Physics (Calculus based), Fundamentals of Physics