Hugo Pissarra
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Hugo Pissarra
Masters degree
/ 55 min
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Hi everyone, my name is Hugo Pissarra. I am a 1st year student at the University of Lisbon, specialising in Probability and Statistics. With a storng background in sciences, mainly physics and math, I hope to help students of all levels and academic backgrounds, ensuring a tailored approach based on their needs and ambitions. From Geometry to Calculus, whether you’re prepping for national exams or navigating the rigours of Linear Algebra, I provide the clarity you need to succeed. Through engaging and straightforward techniques, I hope to spread the joy of problem-solving. Having recently navigated these same academic hurdles, I understand the pressure all students face. We will tackle your specific roadblocks with patience and lightness, ensuring that every session builds your confidence. I will mainly use the whiteboard and visual tutorials, as they provide a more "hands-on" approach that, in my experience, yields better results in both the short and long runs. For further information, feel free to contact me via email at hugo.filipe.10.hp@gmail.com. I invite you all to book a lesson, because together everything is easier. Let’s turn those daunting equations into your greatest strengths!
Meet Hugo
Hugo graduated from Universidade de Lisboa

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Math Tricks and Hacks
Exam Simulation
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Problem Solving
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Elementary School students
Home schooled
College students
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Hugo also teaches
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
Calculus
Calculus 2
Calculus 3

Mathematics concepts taught by Hugo
The Tutor introduced the basic structure and components of the periodic table, discussing how to interpret information within each element's square. The session then moved on to explain the significance of groups and periods, and how these relate to valence electrons and electron shells. They also explored two major periodic trends—atomic radius and ionization energy—and how they change across periods and down groups, with a plan to cover other trends in future sessions.
Reading the Periodic Table: Essential Information
Periodic Table Structure: Groups and Periods
Elemental Classification: Metals
Metalloids
and Non-metals
Periodic Trends: Atomic Radius
Periodic Trends: Ionization Energy
The Tutor and Student reviewed several physics concepts including celestial mechanics (center of mass, gravitational force, orbital period), kinematics (escape velocity), fluid dynamics (Bernoulli's equation, hydrostatic pressure), and oscillatory motion (simple harmonic motion). The session involved problem-solving and formula derivation, with plans to send practice problems with answer keys.
Centripetal Force and Orbital Period
Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
Bernoulli's Principle in Fluid Dynamics
Escape Velocity
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
Center of Mass Calculation
The tutor introduced fundamental geometry concepts, including the standard equation of a circle and its components, distance calculations, and vector addition. They then progressed to linear equations, finding intersection points between lines and circles, and calculating the area of a triangle formed by intersecting lines. The student will continue lessons with this tutor.
Standard Equation of a Circle
Distance Formula & Pythagorean Theorem
Vector Addition
Equation of a Line (Slope-Intercept Form)
Solving Systems of Equations (Line & Circle)
The Tutor and Student worked through several physics problems covering pendulums, static equilibrium, angular kinematics, centripetal force, angular momentum conservation, and fluid buoyancy. They calculated observed and ideal pendulum periods, normal forces on a log, angular displacement of a rotating object, centripetal force, and the volume of displaced water for a floating block. The Student expressed a desire to focus more on oscillation problems in future sessions.
Conservation of Angular Momentum
Buoyancy and Archimedes' Principle
Static Equilibrium Principles
Pendulum Period Calculation
Angular Kinematics and Motion
The Tutor and Student reviewed concepts related to mechanical energy, friction, and work-energy theorem, solving problems involving inclined planes and variable forces using graphs. They then began discussing static equilibrium, focusing on the principles of balanced forces and torques, and planning to practice more problems in upcoming sessions.
Friction and Mechanical Energy Loss
Work-Energy Theorem
Static Equilibrium
The Tutor and Student reviewed concepts in physics, including terminal velocity, conservation of mechanical energy with springs, centripetal force in circular motion, conservation of momentum in inelastic collisions, and rotational motion with torque and angular acceleration. They worked through several example problems covering these topics and discussed upcoming session scheduling.
Terminal Velocity
Conservation of Mechanical Energy
Centripetal Force and Circular Motion
Conservation of Momentum
Rotational Kinematics and Torque
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