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I am currently a Ph.D. candidate in Physics and Astrophysics at the University of Pennsylvania, I also hold an MS with distinction from the University of Cambridge in Physics and a BS with honors from the University of Chicago in both Physics and Astrophysics. At UPenn, I am currently a Physics TA and I have worked on...
I am currently a Ph.D. candidate in Physics and Astrophysics at the University of Pennsylvania, I also hold an MS with distinction from the University of Cambridge in Physics and a BS with honors from the University of Chicago in both Physics and Astrophysics. At UPenn, I am currently a Physics TA and I have worked on...
Cole worked with my son for Physics material. He provided great explanation of problems, modeling, explained the steps of problems and how to approach them. He’s excellent in making the material understandable and helped to provid... - Rebecca, 7 lessons with Cole

Philadelphia, PA
I help middle school, high school, and college students improve their performance in math and science, especially those struggling with ADHD, anxiety, or executive functioning challenges. I also work with college students in biology, chemistry, and physics, including pre-med coursework. My focus is not just...
I help middle school, high school, and college students improve their performance in math and science, especially those struggling with ADHD, anxiety, or executive functioning challenges. I also work with college students in biology, chemistry, and physics, including pre-med coursework. My focus is not just...
He made physics much easier for me to understand by clearly breaking down the concepts before heading into the problems. Before getting on the call he created a small summary sheet of all of the topics my current unit is on and we... - Sailor, 3 lessons with Richard

Philadelphia, PA
Hi! My name is Mike and I have been teaching and tutoring for almost 10 years. I am passionate about helping students connect the dots between various concepts that they are learning. My goal is to help students achieve their academic goals and make sure they have the resources necessary to keep learning. I have...
Hi! My name is Mike and I have been teaching and tutoring for almost 10 years. I am passionate about helping students connect the dots between various concepts that they are learning. My goal is to help students achieve their academic goals and make sure they have the resources necessary to keep learning. I have...
Michael was super helpful and was able to break down complicated physics topics in a way that makes sense. He was enthusiastic and friendly and very responsive. Highly recommend! - Anna

Philadelphia, PA
I am certified to teach Astronomy as it is part of the Earth Science curriculum, which I am certified to teach. I am absolutely obsessed with the unknown Universe and am very passionate about bringing the complexity to a level that all of my tutees can understand.
I am certified to teach Astronomy as it is part of the Earth Science curriculum, which I am certified to teach. I am absolutely obsessed with the unknown Universe and am very passionate about bringing the complexity to a level that all of my tutees can understand.
My son really enjoys his sessions with Kate. She’s super accessible and explains things in an easy to follow manner. It’s our 2nd year with her b/c my son had such a positive experience the 1st year. He actually said, “it’s time t... - Amy, 19 lessons with Kate

Near Philadelphia, PA
I am a dedicated and experienced tutor passionate about providing engaging and compelling learning experiences. I am skilled in tutoring in Earth Science, Physical Science, Biological Sciences, and Mathematics and can tailor lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles and individual student needs. Additionally,...
I am a dedicated and experienced tutor passionate about providing engaging and compelling learning experiences. I am skilled in tutoring in Earth Science, Physical Science, Biological Sciences, and Mathematics and can tailor lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles and individual student needs. Additionally,...
I sought a tutor help about half way through my semester. I was a little unsure at first because I figured my Astronomy grade was far past recoverable. I've always had a huge issue with math related subjects so doing both Astronom... - Brendan, 9 lessons with Jason

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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 few receive—has your tutor been invited to do the same? Why are my rates...
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 few receive—has your tutor been invited to do the same? Why are my rates...
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

Near Philadelphia, PA
I have a strong passion for astronomy and enjoy helping students explore the universe in a clear and engaging way. I focus on breaking down complex concepts, from planetary motion to the life cycles of stars, into understandable steps. I incorporate both observational experiences and theoretical explanations to...
I have a strong passion for astronomy and enjoy helping students explore the universe in a clear and engaging way. I focus on breaking down complex concepts, from planetary motion to the life cycles of stars, into understandable steps. I incorporate both observational experiences and theoretical explanations to...

BS Astrophysics Astronomy 103 Instructor
BS Astrophysics Astronomy 103 Instructor

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...
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...
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

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...
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...
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

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...
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...
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

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,...
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,...
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

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...
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...
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

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

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,...
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,...

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...
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...

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

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.
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.
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, 71 lessons with Alex

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...
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...

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.
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.
Clark is showing my homeschooling son what he could do with advanced mathematics. He is interested in astronomy and rockets so given Clark's background he is a great resource. - Teresia, 151 lessons with Clark

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...
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...
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

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
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
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

I have tutored several students in Astronomy, and I have a deep life-long interest in Astronomy myself. I have had my own telescope for years, and I am a member of a local Astronomy club.
I have tutored several students in Astronomy, and I have a deep life-long interest in Astronomy myself. I have had my own telescope for years, and I am a member of a local Astronomy club.
Tony H. Really helped me to understand my astronomy assignments and he made sure I understand it. Also, he was well prepared. %100 recommend him. - Sue

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,...
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,...
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

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...
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...
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
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