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The Best Astronomy Tutors in San Diego, CA

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Gene T.

120/hour

San Diego, CA

Physical Science & Astronomy Made Intuitive, PhD Physicist

5.0 (855)

2,524 hours tutoring

I teach Physics and Physical Science at all levels for many years. My students always appreciate my ability to explain complex concepts and ideas in simple layman terms. I teach my students how to apply our knowledge of everyday phenomena to the textbook problems and how to dissect them in simple in comprehensible...

Thank God for Dr. Gene

The Dr. was my lifesaver for me in my astronomy class. I had a really tough time in the class, however, the Dr. helped me with the assignments and most importantly helped me to understand the material. I received an A on my one as... - Lisa, 2 lessons with Gene

Lisa H.

80/hour

San Diego, CA

Astronomy, Cosmos and Beyond

4.8 (828)

2,691 hours tutoring

I have taught general astronomy to students from ages 5 to 95. I cover constellations to microgravity, from reasons for the seasons to planetary movement. And with different software programs (Starry Nights, Stellarium), I can observe the night sky across the country to explain different phenomenom - in simple...

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

Lisa H helped me in my real estate class giving me knowledge and a better understanding of the project I needed help on. Her patience and guidance was the reason I aced the project and got an A. For this I say thank you so much. U... - Brian, 9 lessons with Lisa

Shailesh K.

60/hour

Near San Diego, CA

Expert Physics and Astronomy Instructor with MS degree in Computer Eng

4.9 (359)

893 hours tutoring

I am author and publisher of a text book. Also, I presented Seminars in Physics Department at Siddhartha College, Vijayawada India, Ho-Chi-Minh City Vietnam and at University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, PA. Further, I tutored a High School Senior Student in Physics which helped him improve his grade from D to A+.

Dedicated, Patient, and knowledgeable Tutor

Shailesh (Sky) taught my son Aneesh, Astronomy. I found him to be very dedicated, punctual, and very focused. He makes his sessions interactive, fun & comfortable for his students. He places particular emphasis on establishing a r... - Satya, 13 lessons with Shailesh

Shannon P.

80/hour

Near San Diego, CA

Knowledgeable Tutor, Experienced in All Subjects and Test Prep

5.0 (8)

29 hours tutoring

My passion for education and interest in an extremely wide range of areas has led me to tutor all subjects (all levels of Math, Science, History, English, etc.), including honors and advanced placement courses, as well as SAT/ACT prep and some foreign languages. I tutor students of all ages with various ability levels,...

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Junia M.

70/hour

Astronomy Tutor with 10 Years Experience and Strong Results

5.0 (116)

283 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 minutes

I have over 10 years of experience helping students understand astronomy at high school and college levels. I simplify topics such as planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe into clear, engaging explanations that are easy to follow. My...

Laurie C.

120/hour

Astronomy is an amazing subject!

5.0 (280)

1,094 hours tutoring

As a geologist and earth science teacher, I have numerous years of experience with astronomy and weather. Astronomy topics include the Big Bang, Doppler effect, red/blue shift, galaxies, the Hertzsprung Russel diagram, orbital...

Astronomy for High School

Laurie has helped my son understand difficult concepts in high school astronomy. He gets a lot out of every session and it helps him do well in class. He actually learns more in his sessions with Laurie than in a large classroom e... - Nancy, 12 lessons with Laurie

Clark N.

60/hour

Introductory astronomy, including Keplerian orbital mechanics

5.0 (1843)

5,890 hours tutoring

While growing up I was an active amateur astronomer, and I have taught this subject at the introductory level. I have the good fortune to be married to a professional astronomer who occasionally involves me in her work on symbiotic star systems.

So easy to work with, thanks.

I had some basic math questions related to astronomy and Clark was very helpful and welcoming. I didn't know how to use a scientific calculator and Clark showed me that it wasn't even needed for the work I was doing! - JUNE

Anna G.

50/hour

Experienced HS & College Tutor Specializing in Physical Chemistry

5.0 (22)

62 hours tutoring

BS Astrophysics Astronomy 103 Instructor

Andrew L.

48/hour

Bachelor of Physics with 4+ Years of Tutoring Experience

Response time: 9 minutes

I have a Bachelors in Physics and basic astronomy was a fundamental subject for the physics major. As part of the physics major we need to understand the fundamentals of astronomy including orbital mechanics, properties of light,...

A very caring and passionate tutor.

I met Andrew about a year ago through Wyzant through a classmate that recommended this young man. I was skeptical at first, due to this being a virtual interaction and the complexity of the subject we were learning. I was coming... - Dan, 70 lessons with Andrew

Geoffrey B.

96/hour

Phi Beta Kappa Tutor with MS in Physics and Years of Experience

5.0 (1611)

6,808 hours tutoring

Because of my master's degree in physics, I have extensive experience with all topics in physics and astronomy. I am knowledgeable about Newtonian gravity, orbits, basic cosmology, the physics of stars, and special and general relativity.

Incredible Physics and Math Tutor!

You will not find a better tutor than Geoffrey! He worked with me on college-level classes on quantum and statistical mechanics and analytic mechanics. He is incredibly knowledgeable and patient, and can really clarify concepts. H... - Joshua, 193 lessons with Geoffrey

Dan G.

85/hour

Astronomy Teacher, Tutor and Presenter

5.0 (598)

2,383 hours tutoring

Response time: 35 minutes

B.S. Degree in Geology UC Davis 25+ years teaching high school Astronomy and Physics Board member and Education Advisor Carlton Observatory

100000000000000% RECOMMENDED!!!

Dr. Dan is literally my LIFESAVER for my college-level astronomy class. I was about to have a final and barely knew how to do my practice exam. But I learned so much with Dr. Dan. He is incredibly knowledgeable in the areas of ast... - Amy, 2 lessons with Dan

Farrooh F.

95/hour

Physics & Math Expert — AP, SAT, Olympiads, Advanced Courses

I specialized in the nuclear astrophysics of neutron stars. I have maintained a 4.0 GPA in all Astronomy related subjects I have taken during my undergraduate and graduate studies including Astronomy, Cosmic Ray Physics, Theoretical...

Incredibly knowledgable on multiple advanced topics

Farrooh has helped me with two insanely difficult college physics courses that other tutors seemed lost trying to help with. He is extremely knowledgable in a diverse array of subjects, and has tutored me in 3 classes that I could... - James, 32 lessons with Farrooh

Matthew R.

100/hour

Stanford PhD in Planetary Science and Astrobiology

5.0 (31)

99 hours tutoring

My PhD research focused on the climate evolution and habitability of rocky planets around long-lived stars. As an undergrad I studied astrophysics, culminating in my undergraduate thesis, where I explored the possibility of CPT symmetry violation...

Ken M.

149/hour

PhD in Physics, Previous TA for Astronomy and Astrophysics Courses

5.0 (130)

604 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 minutes

I have a PhD in physics from Brown University. I was an experienced TA for introductory astronomy and astrophysics courses. I also did research in general relativity, neutron stars, and black holes in my undergraduate studies

Patient, knowledgeable, and great at breaking things down!

Ken is an incredible tutor that has helped me with classical mechanics, statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and electricity and magnetism over the past six months. He's extremely knowledgeable and explains difficult concepts... - Medha, 99 lessons with Ken

Theodore S.

300/hour

Theoretical Astrophysicist will help you understand the universe

4.9 (501)

2,133 hours tutoring

Response time: 50 minutes

I have extensive teaching and research experience in astrophysics and astronomy. My research specialty is the theoretical elucidation of the birth, structure, evolution, and death of the stellar denizens of our mysterious universe. I have...

somewhat helpful

definitely knowledgeable about astronomy however, session was ended after 15min. i needed help with editing a paper and i did not believe he looked at materials sent beforehand because advice ran counter to the templates provided.... - J

Ryan Y.

100/hour

Harvey Mudd/Cornell grad; multi-subject, empathetic tutor

5.0 (531)

2,118 hours tutoring

Response time: 16 minutes

Experience: Tutoring experience: tutored students at college level in introductory astronomy B.S. in Physics (high honors) with an emphasis on astronomy. Relevant coursework:introductory astrophysics, planetary astrophysics, x-ray...

Knowledgeable and Patient Educator

Ryan is the best! For every lesson, he came prepared with detailed notes, and after each session, he followed up with even more comprehensive written feedback. The best part is Ryan is very patient. Not only did he help my daught... - Ellen, 30 lessons with Ryan

Christian N.

135/hour

PhD Student in Astronomy/Astrophysics

5.0 (53)

200 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 minutes

I am getting my PhD in Astrophysics after obtaining a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Physics (with an astronomy emphasis). I conduct astronomy research full time and have created and presented planetarium shows that...

Great Tutor

Christian was beyond amazing! He explained everything so clearly and made sure I truly understood the material. His patience and ability to break down complex concepts made studying so much easier. Thanks to him, I feel so much mo... - Riley, 2 lessons with Christian

Chris G.

40/hour

BS in Astrophysics with Experience Teaching Astronomy

Response time: 10 minutes

I studied astronomy extensively in university, getting my degree in Astrophysics in 2017 from the University of New Mexico. I just recently designed my own astronomy sequence, which consisted of dozens of classes on various topics...

Knowledgeable and Inspiring Tutor

My son enjoyed working with Chris and mentioned how enthusiastic Chris is about physics and math. My son said that made it fun and inspiring to work with Chris and that he learned a lot during his session with him. - Melissa, 2 lessons with Chris

Esther G.

250/hour

MIT Physics Graduate with Concentration in Astronomy

5.0 (484)

2,441 hours tutoring

Response time: 31 minutes

I graduated from MIT with a Bachelor's in physics, with a focus on astronomy, and have been published in the Astronomical Journal.

Expert Physics Tutor!

Esther quickly got my son on track for his freshman physics final after a bumpy semester. In their first session, she diagnosed weak areas and gave him the tools to analyze questions more completely. A born teacher and very kind, ... - Alex, 4 lessons with Esther

Jason Z.

75/hour

PhD in Astrophysics | Ivy League Researcher I Expert STEM tutor

5.0 (98)

207 hours tutoring

Response time: 57 minutes

My research background allows me to connect introductory astronomy topics to the underlying physics and mathematics in a clear and structured way. I am comfortable teaching: • Introductory high school astronomy • AP Physics C...

Alex M.

150/hour

Physics and math major with 300+ hours tutoring experience

5.0 (209)

305 hours tutoring

Response time: 52 minutes

I am well versed in both astronomy and astrophysics, with experience in properties of the solar system, galaxy evolution, cosmology, and much more. I have also examined simulated exoplanet data to classify and identify a real exoplanet.

very clear and patient!

Alex was able to help my son review both math and physics in advance of a test when his regular tutor wasn’t available. He was nice and very helpful. My son feels much better and would love to work with him again. I’m so glad he w... - Adrienne, 70 lessons with Alex

Shakibul C.

75/hour

Astrophysics & Black Hole Physics | Master’s in Physics

5.0 (106)

419 hours tutoring

Response time: 25 minutes

Master’s degree in Physics with research focus in astrophysics and general relativity. Published research in relativistic light propagation and black hole physics (currently in peer review). Experience teaching physics at the college level,...

Shelby P.

60/hour

Math and Physics Tutor with 10+ Years Experience

Response time: 12 minutes

I started by working at my university's Tutoring and Learning Center, where I worked with physics, math, chemistry, and astronomy students. I kept this job until I graduated in the Spring of 2018 with two Bachelor of Science degrees,...

Excellent tutor!

Shelby went through every practice problem I was confused about in thorough detail, and did a great job of explaining the overarching concepts that confused me. She gave really clear explanations, and came to the session prepared... - Alex, 5 lessons with Shelby

Amanda R.

60/hour

Amanda - an experienced Physics and AP Physics teacher

4.9 (214)

1,143 hours tutoring

I am a master teacher who taught at Williston Northampton, Perkiomen, and Westminster from 1999-2023, I have been teaching Physics and AP Physics for over 20 years. I love teaching Physics and look forward to helping you grasp the concepts and...

Excellent AP Physics Tutor — Built My Daughter’s Confidence

I highly recommend Amanda as a physics tutor. Before working with her, my daughter often felt completely lost in class and struggled to understand the concepts. Amanda is friendly, patient, and very supportive, which made it much ... - Kazuko, 38 lessons with Amanda

Bilal C.

70/hour

Critical Care and Neurocritical MD with National Board Review teaching

5.0 (219)

377 hours tutoring

What separates me from other tutors is that I have taught national board-review courses at Ivy League universities and major academic teaching hospitals. Has your tutor done the same? Being invited to teach at a national level is an opportunity...

Great tutor, level above the rest!

I worked with Dr. Chaudhry in preparation for my Step 2 exam and I am so glad that I did. He was extremely flexible with his time and seems very invested in making sure I was learning and understanding everything we reviewed. With... - Fernanda, 5 lessons with Bilal

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