Maryam Sarfraz

With over 5 years of teaching and research experience, including tutoring science and English to underprivileged students during volunteering at Master Ayub School in Islamabad, I bring proven methods to make learning dynamic and effective. My PhD in Physics from the University of Bologna, focused on low-cost sensors for air pollution, equips me to teach physics, math, environmental science, climate change, remote sensing, data analysis, R/Python programming, and GIS with real-world relevance. Lessons start with a quick assessment of your goals and current level, followed by interactive explanations using visuals, simulations, and hands-on examples like calibrating sensors or analyzing satellite data for pollution hotspots to build deep understanding.

I emphasize active learning: short lectures (10-15 mins), practice problems, group discussions for complex topics, and immediate feedback to reinforce concepts. For math and physics, we tackle problems step-by-step with analogies from everyday environmental issues, such as how wind affects pollutant spread. Environmental sessions include case studies from my publications and conferences (EGU, AISAM), sparking curiosity about sustainability. Homework is light but targeted and reviewed in the next session with tips for independent mastery. Sessions last 60-90 minutes and are fully customizable—online via Zoom with screen sharing or in person, with progress tracking via shared notes. Students gain not just knowledge but confidence in scientific thinking and communication, as honed in my trainings like Future Earth Research School. Results speak: past tutees improved grades by 20-30% and pursued STEM paths. Let's make science accessible and fun!