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Torin C. Venice, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Torin C.
350/hour

Venice, CA

Expert Physics Tutor|Experienced STEM Educator and Ivy League Grad

With an honors degree in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Brown University and over seven years of experience in tutoring STEM subjects, I bring a strong analytical foundation and a passion for helping students excel in Physics. My...

5.0 (207)
350/hour
495 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

With an honors degree in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Brown University and over seven years of experience in tutoring STEM subjects, I bring a strong analytical foundation and a passion for helping students excel in Physics. My...

Connor S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Connor S.
80/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Tutor with Extensive Experience from Pre-School to University Level

I pursued physics extensively through high school and receiving high marks on the AP Physics exam. I am currently teaching Conceptual Physics at the upper high school level as well. I frequently converse with my brother who is...

5.0 (2)
80/hour
12 hours tutoring

I pursued physics extensively through high school and receiving high marks on the AP Physics exam. I am currently teaching Conceptual Physics at the upper high school level as well. I frequently converse with my brother who is...

Natali G. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Natali G.
75/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Junior Mechanical Engineering student w/ Math minor

I am a Junior Mechanical Engineer and can help students study for AP Physics, Mechanics, Physics E&M, and Thermodynamics. I also have experience teaching techniques for the AP Physics C Exam FRQ's.

5.0 (3)
75/hour
7 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 minutesNote that average response time is based on Natali’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

I am a Junior Mechanical Engineer and can help students study for AP Physics, Mechanics, Physics E&M, and Thermodynamics. I also have experience teaching techniques for the AP Physics C Exam FRQ's.

Polo M. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Polo M.
85/hour

Los Angeles, CA

MCAT Physics | AP Physics (1,2,C) | High School and College Physics

A in Physics : Mechanics at UCLA A in Physics : Electromagnetism at UCLA A in Physics : Waves, Light, Optics at UCLA 98th Percentile on MCAT Chemistry&Physics section

5.0 (23)
85/hour
152 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

A in Physics : Mechanics at UCLA A in Physics : Electromagnetism at UCLA A in Physics : Waves, Light, Optics at UCLA 98th Percentile on MCAT Chemistry&Physics section

Daniella F. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniella F.
75/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Columbia Engineering PhD for High School and College Physics

I earned my B.S. in Bioengineering from Lehigh University and my M.S. and Ph.D. from Columbia University, where my engineering training required a strong foundation in physics and mechanics. Because my own physics education began...

5.0 (4)
75/hour
12 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutesNote that average response time is based on Daniella’s active hours, which are 1:00 am - 4:00 pm UTC.

I earned my B.S. in Bioengineering from Lehigh University and my M.S. and Ph.D. from Columbia University, where my engineering training required a strong foundation in physics and mechanics. Because my own physics education began...

Ryan W. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ryan W.
60/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Experienced Math & Physics Tutor Helping Students Build Confidence

Fourth-year UCLA Physics major with strong foundations in advanced mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and thermodynamics. I have two years of experience grading UCLA physics exams, as well as...

5.0 (6)
60/hour
66 hours tutoring

Fourth-year UCLA Physics major with strong foundations in advanced mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and thermodynamics. I have two years of experience grading UCLA physics exams, as well as...

Mario D. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mario D.
50/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Fulbright Fellow and Stanford's former Tutor All to Yourself!

I received a 5 on the AP Physics I exam and excelled in AP physics II. I am on track to major in physics at Stanford University.

5.0 (15)
50/hour
53 hours tutoring

I received a 5 on the AP Physics I exam and excelled in AP physics II. I am on track to major in physics at Stanford University.

Greg T. Glendale, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Greg T.
40/hour

Glendale, CA

University Electrical Engineering Student

I've gotten high grades in AP Physics 1 and 2, as well as their corresponding AP Tests, and I've been able to explain complex or abstract concepts in a simpler and understandable way.

5.0 (2)
40/hour
5 hours tutoring

I've gotten high grades in AP Physics 1 and 2, as well as their corresponding AP Tests, and I've been able to explain complex or abstract concepts in a simpler and understandable way.

John H. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John H.
150/hour

Santa Monica, CA

PhD and MBA programs at Stanford University, tutoring for 15+ years

I have been teaching everything from the entry level to our top calculus based physics course, for engineers and physics majors, for 11 years at Santa Monica College. Many students find the world problems in physics ,...

5.0 (18)
150/hour
74 hours tutoring

I have been teaching everything from the entry level to our top calculus based physics course, for engineers and physics majors, for 11 years at Santa Monica College. Many students find the world problems in physics ,...

Dr. DJ W. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dr. DJ W.
200/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Highly Experienced Physics Educator|UCLA PhD Scientist|10+ yrs|

I have always gotten compliments on my unique style of explaining Physics and excellent student feedback scores. 100s of premed students, high school Physics students have accomplished great results in AP Physics,IB and Honors...

5.0 (372)
200/hour
2,372 hours tutoring

I have always gotten compliments on my unique style of explaining Physics and excellent student feedback scores. 100s of premed students, high school Physics students have accomplished great results in AP Physics,IB and Honors...

Kirsten F. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kirsten F.
120/hour

Santa Monica, CA

Physics Tutor | PhD Instructor with 7+ Years of Teaching Experience

With over 7 years of experience tutoring high school physics, I help students master key concepts like motion, forces, energy, electricity, and waves. As a UCLA PhD candidate in Bioengineering, I bring a deep understanding of the real-world...

5.0 (2)
120/hour
5 hours tutoring

With over 7 years of experience tutoring high school physics, I help students master key concepts like motion, forces, energy, electricity, and waves. As a UCLA PhD candidate in Bioengineering, I bring a deep understanding of the real-world...

Jason A. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason A.
50/hour

Los Angeles, CA

PhD in Theoretical Physics with 8 years of Teaching Experience

As a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical particle physics, I have needed to grasp the material at a deep level. I have taught classes to college students, especially focusing on understanding what the equations mean physically. On...

5.0 (42)
50/hour
98 hours tutoring

As a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical particle physics, I have needed to grasp the material at a deep level. I have taught classes to college students, especially focusing on understanding what the equations mean physically. On...

Aayush D. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aayush D.
45/hour

Los Angeles, CA

1550 SAT Scorer | SAT & normal - AP Math/Physics Tutor

Taken Honors Physics and AP Physics C Mechanics. Earned As in both classes and a 5 on the AP Physics C Mechanics exam. Currently part of my schools VEX Robotics Team and President of DVHS Science Olympiad in which I compete in...

5.0 (21)
45/hour
43 hours tutoring

Taken Honors Physics and AP Physics C Mechanics. Earned As in both classes and a 5 on the AP Physics C Mechanics exam. Currently part of my schools VEX Robotics Team and President of DVHS Science Olympiad in which I compete in...

Kevin G. Torrance, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kevin G.
60/hour

Torrance, CA

SAT/ACT Test Prep - Physics - Mathematics - General Tutor

I have taken multiple graduate level physics courses in university, including, but not limited to, signals and systems, statics, and thermodynamics. I have tutored both high school and college students for at least 7 years. And, although a...

5.0 (14)
60/hour
21 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have taken multiple graduate level physics courses in university, including, but not limited to, signals and systems, statics, and thermodynamics. I have tutored both high school and college students for at least 7 years. And, although a...

Greg F. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Greg F.
150/hour

Santa Monica, CA

Math Expert|Masters in Electrical Engineering|7 Years Experience

As an engineer with a masters degree, physics was a requisite class for me to pass and get my degree, so I have plenty of experience with the subject material. Moreover, I love physics! It is applied mathematics at it's finest...

5.0 (875)
150/hour
1,821 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

As an engineer with a masters degree, physics was a requisite class for me to pass and get my degree, so I have plenty of experience with the subject material. Moreover, I love physics! It is applied mathematics at it's finest...

Maher H. Hawthorne, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maher H.
150/hour

Hawthorne, CA

Greatly Experienced Physics Tutor for All Levels

I received an A+ in University Physics at UC Berkeley

5.0 (780)
150/hour
4,127 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I received an A+ in University Physics at UC Berkeley

Nazanin K. Beverly Hills, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nazanin K.
120/hour

Beverly Hills, CA

PhD in Physics with 22+ Years teaching and tutoring

I have a Ph.D. degree in Mathematical Physics. I have been teaching and tutoring physics since 2000. I have worked with over a thousand students over the years and have helped them thrive in their courses. I have had numerous...

5.0 (449)
120/hour
1,439 hours tutoring
Response time: 45 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have a Ph.D. degree in Mathematical Physics. I have been teaching and tutoring physics since 2000. I have worked with over a thousand students over the years and have helped them thrive in their courses. I have had numerous...

John H. Hermosa Beach, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John H.
120/hour

Hermosa Beach, CA

Terrific Math & Science Tutoring and More!

Following my Air Force career, I earned a Calif HS physics teaching credential (which I still hold along with credentials in math & chemistry). I also studied how to teach physics at a program taught by Arizona State: the...

5.0 (580)
120/hour
2,075 hours tutoring

Following my Air Force career, I earned a Calif HS physics teaching credential (which I still hold along with credentials in math & chemistry). I also studied how to teach physics at a program taught by Arizona State: the...

Omid M. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Omid M.
75/hour

Los Angeles, CA

99th Percentile Physics / Chemistry MCAT Scorer

I have passed my physics classes at UCI with a grade of A and have scored 99th percentile in the Chemistry and Physics section of the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test).

5.0 (97)
75/hour
249 hours tutoring

I have passed my physics classes at UCI with a grade of A and have scored 99th percentile in the Chemistry and Physics section of the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test).

Adarsh P. Carson, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adarsh P.
70/hour

Carson, CA

Aerospace Engineering Student with 3 years Experience in Physics

5 on AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: E&M, AP Physics 2, and AP Physics 1 Exams.

5.0 (42)
70/hour
133 hours tutoring

5 on AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: E&M, AP Physics 2, and AP Physics 1 Exams.

Tom A. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tom A.
48/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Calc., Physics, EE (analog, digital), matlab, matlab appdesigner

As an electrical engineering major, I had to take a series of four 1-semester physics courses at the University of Wisconsin, known for their Physics Dept. I also took courses in solid state, and Master's level quantum mechanics...

4.9 (631)
48/hour
2,356 hours tutoring

As an electrical engineering major, I had to take a series of four 1-semester physics courses at the University of Wisconsin, known for their Physics Dept. I also took courses in solid state, and Master's level quantum mechanics...

Aron Y. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aron Y.
100/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Biophysicist with Ph.D. in Chemistry

...teaching assistant for the UCLA Chemistry Dept.'s graduate thermodynamics/statistical physics course), and have tutored an undergraduate enrolled in an upper division physics course....

4.9 (17)
100/hour
44 hours tutoring

...teaching assistant for the UCLA Chemistry Dept.'s graduate thermodynamics/statistical physics course), and have tutored an undergraduate enrolled in an upper division physics course....

Paul A. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul A.
50/hour

Los Angeles, CA

The Nasa Scholars Program made math real. You can, too.

I have assisted graduate students in physics mechanics, electromagnetics and optics for GRE and consistently worked with UCLA students in physics 6A,6B,6C applying elements of calculus to solve equations of motion,energy,electricity...

4.9 (682)
50/hour
11,389 hours tutoring

I have assisted graduate students in physics mechanics, electromagnetics and optics for GRE and consistently worked with UCLA students in physics 6A,6B,6C applying elements of calculus to solve equations of motion,energy,electricity...

Nathan S. El Segundo, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nathan S.
60/hour

El Segundo, CA

PhD Candidate in Aerospace Engineering with 7yrs Tutoring Experience

...Hypersonic Physics. Throughout this journey I have never received lower than an A in physics. In high school, I distinctly remember helping classmates with physics problems they were struggling with. As an engineer, I must be conversant in physics as part...

4.9 (148)
60/hour
844 hours tutoring

...Hypersonic Physics. Throughout this journey I have never received lower than an A in physics. In high school, I distinctly remember helping classmates with physics problems they were struggling with. As an engineer, I must be conversant in physics as part...

Amani C. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amani C.
80/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Experienced Educator Specializing in Admissions and Multi-Subject Prep

I excelled in AP Physics in high school and in a college-level physics sequence as part of my premedical requirements. I have worked with many high school students to prepare for AP, IB, CLEP, and SAT II exams in physics, as...

4.8 (34)
80/hour
104 hours tutoring

I excelled in AP Physics in high school and in a college-level physics sequence as part of my premedical requirements. I have worked with many high school students to prepare for AP, IB, CLEP, and SAT II exams in physics, as...

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