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Alexey was great. He really had a deep understanding of complex physics topics and was able to clearly teach these concepts to me. - David, 14 lessons with Alexey

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Through the years, I found that I enjoyed helping students uncover the joys of the natural sciences, and I soon expanded my subjects to genetics, biochemistry, physics, microbiology, calculus, algebra, and other various math and science courses. Upon graduation, I did not want to end my tutoring once I left...
Through the years, I found that I enjoyed helping students uncover the joys of the natural sciences, and I soon expanded my subjects to genetics, biochemistry, physics, microbiology, calculus, algebra, and other various math and science courses. Upon graduation, I did not want to end my tutoring once I left...
Needed some last minute help with Immunology in which he was kind enough to help me. He answered my questions with great detail which helped me study and prepare for my exam. - Jasmine

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As part of my aerospace studies, I took many courses that model physical phenomena, such as calculus, physics, statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, advanced flight dynamics, material strength, and structure analysis and design. I have a strong background in college...
As part of my aerospace studies, I took many courses that model physical phenomena, such as calculus, physics, statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, advanced flight dynamics, material strength, and structure analysis and design. I have a strong background in college...

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While I have tutored a variety of different topics over the years, my education is in chemistry and mathematics so any academic help I have provided has focused in those areas in particular. As a side note, this also includes all grade school physics. In my professional life I develop computer programs for...
While I have tutored a variety of different topics over the years, my education is in chemistry and mathematics so any academic help I have provided has focused in those areas in particular. As a side note, this also includes all grade school physics. In my professional life I develop computer programs for...
Erica was extremely dedicated and clearly knowledgeable. She was always on time if not early and would work with our child even if it ran past the scheduled time. She was patient and kind and we would definitely use her again. - Arnold, 9 lessons with Erica

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Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences and is the foundation of chemistry and other life sciences. While Newtonian Physics have been around for several centuries, relativistic physics, thanks to Albert Einstein, has had a profound impact on the world in the past century. Now research into...
Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences and is the foundation of chemistry and other life sciences. While Newtonian Physics have been around for several centuries, relativistic physics, thanks to Albert Einstein, has had a profound impact on the world in the past century. Now research into...
Larry taught my son very complex areas of physics, and was as flexible as possible about scheduling, which is so important for busy teens. My son feels confident and ready to tackle his exam! - Barb, 2 lessons with Larry

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I am an experienced physics teacher (27 years of public school teaching at all levels). I've taught AP Physics C for 11 years, as well as AP without calculus. I've been a reader (grader) for the Advanced Placement exam, including the 2019 exam. I've been an item writer for ACT. I am a...
I am an experienced physics teacher (27 years of public school teaching at all levels). I've taught AP Physics C for 11 years, as well as AP without calculus. I've been a reader (grader) for the Advanced Placement exam, including the 2019 exam. I've been an item writer for ACT. I am a...
My daughter came to Phil S. later in the year. He explained honors physics clearly and patiently. He sent her added materials to use for review. She got a lot out of the sessions and I highly recommend him. - Vivian, 3 lessons with Phil

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I have completed undergraduate and/or graduate school coursework in the following physics subjects - classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, astronomy, modern physics and quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics and thermodynamics, solid state physics, plasma physics, physical...
I have completed undergraduate and/or graduate school coursework in the following physics subjects - classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, astronomy, modern physics and quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics and thermodynamics, solid state physics, plasma physics, physical...
Bill helped my high school senior with Physics as she approached her finals. She had been struggling for a while and just couldn’t dig out of it by herself. Bill responded quickly to my request and after meeting my daughter, he ... - Amy (Parent)

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I received a 5 on both AP Physics exams, A+s in all college-level physics courses, and have tutored over 10 students in this subject.
I received a 5 on both AP Physics exams, A+s in all college-level physics courses, and have tutored over 10 students in this subject.

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I love to help people unlock their potential. Over the years, I've tutored many students and many subjects, from high school math and geometry to college writing and literature. My experience is broad, and while my personal strength lies in the writing and reading borne out of an undergraduate double major in English...
I love to help people unlock their potential. Over the years, I've tutored many students and many subjects, from high school math and geometry to college writing and literature. My experience is broad, and while my personal strength lies in the writing and reading borne out of an undergraduate double major in English...

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I have graduate school training in physics and chemistry, as well as many years tutoring experience in science and math subjects. I have taught college physics and chemistry courses to pre-med students, which cover material on which the MCAT is based. I can help students to master the physics,...
I have graduate school training in physics and chemistry, as well as many years tutoring experience in science and math subjects. I have taught college physics and chemistry courses to pre-med students, which cover material on which the MCAT is based. I can help students to master the physics,...
Richard has been tutoring my son in high school algebra for about four months and has demonstrated that he is very proficient with the subject matter and, most importantly, he is able to communicate the information effectively to ... - Eileen, 167 lessons with Richard

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I work full-time as an mechatronics and systems integration engineer for a digital manufacturing research company in the Chicago area. I hold a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University (ISU) and an undergraduate Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University (NIU) in Mechanical...
I work full-time as an mechatronics and systems integration engineer for a digital manufacturing research company in the Chicago area. I hold a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University (ISU) and an undergraduate Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University (NIU) in Mechanical...
John was excellent tutor in easing my daughter’s doubts with AP Physics. Very knowledgeable and understanding. Highly recommended and a great asset. - Michael, 2 lessons with John

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18+ years teaching university courses in algebra-based & calculus-based intro physics. Half were in mechanics & the other half were in electricity & magnetism. Tutored over 100 student in AP & IB physics this past year. Specific subjects: kinematic equations, 1D & 2D motion, vector...
18+ years teaching university courses in algebra-based & calculus-based intro physics. Half were in mechanics & the other half were in electricity & magnetism. Tutored over 100 student in AP & IB physics this past year. Specific subjects: kinematic equations, 1D & 2D motion, vector...
Al was very friendly and helpful throughout our lessons. He helped me understand difficult material and helped me work through problems. I was able to get a 5 on AP Physics C: Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism because of his... - Ronit, 45 lessons with Al

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I have tutored students in all levels of high school physics for over 10 years. In general I focus on helping my students to understand the concepts involved in physics so that they can dismantle questions down to a few basic ideas. In the past 6 years I have worked with students from GBS, GBN, New Trier,...
I have tutored students in all levels of high school physics for over 10 years. In general I focus on helping my students to understand the concepts involved in physics so that they can dismantle questions down to a few basic ideas. In the past 6 years I have worked with students from GBS, GBN, New Trier,...
Jason is very experienced and helpful in learning. He is very understanding and patient which is important for my first year in this subject. I am looking forward to further classes on a regular basis. - Bob, 14 lessons with Jason

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Hello! My name is Maryam, and I am a doctoral student with a strong background in biology, physics, chemistry and healthcare. Over the past seven years, I have gained extensive experience teaching and explaining complex scientific concepts to patients, families, and colleagues. This experience has equipped me with...
Hello! My name is Maryam, and I am a doctoral student with a strong background in biology, physics, chemistry and healthcare. Over the past seven years, I have gained extensive experience teaching and explaining complex scientific concepts to patients, families, and colleagues. This experience has equipped me with...
I LOVE working with Maryam. She is the reason I am able to understand second year university physics without having any prior background in the subject. This is one of the most challenging courses I’m taking, and I often feel over... - Gamar, 9 lessons with Maryam

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I have tutored students in Physics and am skilled in helping students understand how the laws of motion work. These include kinematics, energy, simple harmonic motion, momentum, gravitation, circular motion, waves, and electrostatics. I am able to apply the mathematics (calculus) involved in physics to...
I have tutored students in Physics and am skilled in helping students understand how the laws of motion work. These include kinematics, energy, simple harmonic motion, momentum, gravitation, circular motion, waves, and electrostatics. I am able to apply the mathematics (calculus) involved in physics to...
Gabriel was able to help Malcolm with physics. He was friendly, patient and knowledgeable. Malcolm was able to learn what he needed to to finish his assignment. - April

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I am an engineering student with algebra proficiency. I have taken algebra throughout high school and college algebra. I use these concepts in my regular calculus and physics courses.
I am an engineering student with algebra proficiency. I have taken algebra throughout high school and college algebra. I use these concepts in my regular calculus and physics courses.
Sabrina helped my son with College Algebra. Math has always been a difficult subject for him to retain and do well in. He is a sophomore in college. He highly recommends Sabrina, and if needed, said he would use her for his Colleg... - Barbara, 2 lessons with Sabrina

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I have taught high school physics as both a tutor and a teacher in the classroom setting. My physics teacher in college was Paul Hewitt, the author of "Conceptual Physics", one of the most popular physics textbooks in use today. Seeing him teach the subject first hand gave me great...
I have taught high school physics as both a tutor and a teacher in the classroom setting. My physics teacher in college was Paul Hewitt, the author of "Conceptual Physics", one of the most popular physics textbooks in use today. Seeing him teach the subject first hand gave me great...
My high school junior took a practice ACT exam in her sophomore year and her score was 17. She was so nervous she became incapable of comprehending the questions so she resorted to 'just filling in random answers.' She had always... - Linda, 37 lessons with Ken

I am certified to teach high school physics (although I have not actually formally taught it). Rather, I have taught high school chemistry. Also, I have tutored numerous high school and college students in physics over the last four...
I am certified to teach high school physics (although I have not actually formally taught it). Rather, I have taught high school chemistry. Also, I have tutored numerous high school and college students in physics over the last four...
Sean is a great tutor! He is very knowledgeable and patient. My son likes him a lot. His AP Chemistry and AP Physics grades have been improving since he started lessons with Sean. Sean always on time for his lesson, and never ceas... - Yanny, 189 lessons with Sean

I specialize in AP Physics and AP Calculus. I tutored & coached many students for both AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C (both Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism) exams. I am a theoretical physicist with a PhD from UC...
I specialize in AP Physics and AP Calculus. I tutored & coached many students for both AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C (both Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism) exams. I am a theoretical physicist with a PhD from UC...
I have two sons, who have always been schooled online, and are used to independent study and are high achievers, having straight As in all honors and AP courses. As seniors, they took “AP Physics C: Mechanics” and “AP Physics C... - Renny, 33 lessons with Ahmet

Besides obtaining a formal education in physics (Bachelor's and Master's), I have 6 years of extensive physics tutoring experience, from high school physics, to AP Physics, to college physics, to...
Besides obtaining a formal education in physics (Bachelor's and Master's), I have 6 years of extensive physics tutoring experience, from high school physics, to AP Physics, to college physics, to...
Nicholas is very Knowledgeable and has strong fundamentals in AP Physics. Nicholas has a very methodical teaching style and follows a problem solving approach with focus on fundamental concepts at the same time. I would highly rec... - Rohit, 19 lessons with Nicholas

I have a bachelor's degree in physics from Columbia University, and have tutored physics for over 15 years. I have worked with students at the high school level, including those preparing for the AP and NYS Regents, as well as...
I have a bachelor's degree in physics from Columbia University, and have tutored physics for over 15 years. I have worked with students at the high school level, including those preparing for the AP and NYS Regents, as well as...
Ricky started tutoring physics to our 11th grader in April and her grades have substantially increased! We like him so much that he is now tutoring her in algebra 2 as well. We tried a few other tutors and our daughter just didn’... - Robyn, 33 lessons with Ricky

I have a degree in physics from MIT. I have taught both high school and college level physics for 10 years. Of my students who take AP Physics C Mechanics or E&M, 90% score a 5 on the exam.
I have a degree in physics from MIT. I have taught both high school and college level physics for 10 years. Of my students who take AP Physics C Mechanics or E&M, 90% score a 5 on the exam.
I cannot overstate how grateful I am to have worked with Allison. She is, without question, the reason I was able to succeed in Physics I and II this summer. Physics II in particular was one of the most challenging courses I have ... - Rachel, 36 lessons with Allison

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I had my first lesson with this tutor for my college physics 1 course and he was very enthusiastic and patient with me. Highly recommend working with him for physics…! - Isabelle

Physics Educator: Mechanics and Electromagnetism Teaching Experience (Honors Physics, AP Physics calculus and algebra based courses). AP Central AP Physics exam reader. Degree in Mining Engineering; Active Professional...
Physics Educator: Mechanics and Electromagnetism Teaching Experience (Honors Physics, AP Physics calculus and algebra based courses). AP Central AP Physics exam reader. Degree in Mining Engineering; Active Professional...
Diane is an excellent physics teacher. She has very deep knowledge of physics and teaches in a rigorous and structured way. It’s clear that she has extensive teaching experience. She has helped my son a lot in this subject. Thank ... - Xiang, 15 lessons with Dianne

Physics describes the fundamental interactions between matter and energy, and offers methods to quantify and understand the underlying mechanism of the physical systems that we interact with every day. I am well versed in the subject...
Physics describes the fundamental interactions between matter and energy, and offers methods to quantify and understand the underlying mechanism of the physical systems that we interact with every day. I am well versed in the subject...
My son just had his second lesson with Trevor and he has already learned so much. Trevor was very accommodating and came to tutor on the same day I contacted him. He is a great teacher and an expert in Physics. My son is growing m... - Terry, 5 lessons with Trevor
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