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The Best Physics Tutors in American University, Washington, DC

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Ally S. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ally S.
60/hour

Washington, DC

Approachable AP and College Calc Tutor for STEM Students!

I've taught calculus to students in the life sciences, physics, and engineering for over 5 years, and I hold a B.S. from UCLA in Mathematics of Computation. I earned A's in college calc I, calc II, multivariable calculus, and...

5.0 (68)
60/hour
295 hours tutoring

I've taught calculus to students in the life sciences, physics, and engineering for over 5 years, and I hold a B.S. from UCLA in Mathematics of Computation. I earned A's in college calc I, calc II, multivariable calculus, and...

Grant J. Silver Spring, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Grant J.
80/hour

Silver Spring, MD

MS in Physics with 10+ Years Teaching and Tutoring Experience

I have personally been through a physics education from high school up to graduate level. I have run introductory and advanced physics lab courses, including teaching students the background physics involved, how to perform...

5.0 (143)
80/hour
978 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response time is based on Grant’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 4:00 am UTC.

I have personally been through a physics education from high school up to graduate level. I have run introductory and advanced physics lab courses, including teaching students the background physics involved, how to perform...

Kevin G. Gaithersburg, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kevin G.
75/hour

Gaithersburg, MD

Well Rounded High School STEM subjects Tutor

That said, I also know when to take a more direct approach, and am always ready to adapt to a student’s needs. While I mainly teach math and CS, I’m flexible and comfortable helping with other STEM-related subjects like physics and...

5.0 (5)
75/hour
19 hours tutoring

That said, I also know when to take a more direct approach, and am always ready to adapt to a student’s needs. While I mainly teach math and CS, I’m flexible and comfortable helping with other STEM-related subjects like physics and...

David H. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
David H.
150/hour

Washington, DC

SAT+STEM Specialist | Johns Hopkins CS Grad | Private School Teacher

My academic journey includes AP scores of 5 in Computer Science A, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Chemistry, Calculus BC, Statistics, and Physics C, showcasing my diverse expertise across subjects. My tutoring philosophy centers on...

5.0 (83)
150/hour
300 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on David’s active hours, which are 4:00 am - 4:00 am UTC.

My academic journey includes AP scores of 5 in Computer Science A, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Chemistry, Calculus BC, Statistics, and Physics C, showcasing my diverse expertise across subjects. My tutoring philosophy centers on...

Joshua L. Silver Spring, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joshua L.
40/hour

Silver Spring, MD

PhD Candidate with a Passion for Education

I have been tutoring since 2010, where I started teaching high school algebra. I have also tutored college students in Chemistry (High School, First-Year college, Organic, and Physical Chemistry), Physics (High School and First-Year...

5.0 (2)
40/hour
11 hours tutoring

I have been tutoring since 2010, where I started teaching high school algebra. I have also tutored college students in Chemistry (High School, First-Year college, Organic, and Physical Chemistry), Physics (High School and First-Year...

David B. Silver Spring, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
David B.
60/hour

Silver Spring, MD

Ivy League High Honors Grad STEM Tutor

I'm passionate about using the knowledge and experience I have gained throughout college and high school to help students succeed. My undergraduate curriculum required advanced studies in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and...

5.0 (2)
60/hour
11 hours tutoring

I'm passionate about using the knowledge and experience I have gained throughout college and high school to help students succeed. My undergraduate curriculum required advanced studies in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and...

Dagistan S. Bethesda, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dagistan S.
150/hour

Bethesda, MD

Expert Career Consultant

Navigating a career in engineering and related fields can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. With over a decade of leadership experience in engineering research, reactor engineering, and regulatory compliance, I am here to guide...

5.0 (3)
150/hour
11 hours tutoring

Navigating a career in engineering and related fields can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. With over a decade of leadership experience in engineering research, reactor engineering, and regulatory compliance, I am here to guide...

Frank H. Mc Lean, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Frank H.
60/hour

Mc Lean, VA

University physics professor

You can read my Wyzant profile to get and idea of my physics background.

5.0 (8)
60/hour
23 hours tutoring

You can read my Wyzant profile to get and idea of my physics background.

Tomi F. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tomi F.
40/hour

Washington, DC

Physics Tutor

I took AP Physics I and received a 4 on the exam. I have taken Physics I and II in undergrad, and received an A in both coursed. I have tutored physics for 2 months now.

4.9 (18)
40/hour
36 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I took AP Physics I and received a 4 on the exam. I have taken Physics I and II in undergrad, and received an A in both coursed. I have tutored physics for 2 months now.

Ila G. Rockville, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ila G.
80/hour

Rockville, MD

Ph.D. tutor for Physics and Math for High School and College Students

Ph.D. in Physics

4.9 (118)
80/hour
343 hours tutoring

Ph.D. in Physics

Caroline M. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Caroline M.
50/hour

Washington, DC

Calculus,Physics,Algebra,AP/ACT/SAT Tutor

Degree in Computer Engineering Courses taken: Ap Physics C: Mechanics (5), Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism, Digital Electronics, Discrete Signal Processing

5.0 (5)
50/hour
36 hours tutoring

Degree in Computer Engineering Courses taken: Ap Physics C: Mechanics (5), Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism, Digital Electronics, Discrete Signal Processing

Daniel K. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel K.
250/hour

Washington, DC

Yale-Trained Physics Tutor · Elite STEM Coach · 10+ yrs of results 📚

I've spent over a decade helping students succeed in Physics—from introductory coursework through the AP exam. I was also invited to serve as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Brown to support both Physics and Engineering...

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5.0 (34)
250/hour
108 hours tutoring

I've spent over a decade helping students succeed in Physics—from introductory coursework through the AP exam. I was also invited to serve as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Brown to support both Physics and Engineering...

Merritt L. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Merritt L.
40/hour

Washington, DC

Physics PhD with experience in math, physics, ACT and SAT tutoring

My name is Merritt! I got my PhD in theoretical and computational physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2024. Before that, I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Dartmouth College, with majors in Physics and Computer Science,...

5.0 (4)
40/hour
17 hours tutoring

My name is Merritt! I got my PhD in theoretical and computational physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2024. Before that, I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Dartmouth College, with majors in Physics and Computer Science,...

Brian R. Rockville, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian R.
65/hour

Rockville, MD

Physics PhD, former instructor (community college), TA and tutor

Additionally, I had tutored mechanics and electricity & magnetism at Bellevue and the University of Washington, and TA’d those classes at MIT for 3 semesters. After leaving Bellevue I applied my physics knowledge towards a second...

5.0 (4)
65/hour
27 hours tutoring

Additionally, I had tutored mechanics and electricity & magnetism at Bellevue and the University of Washington, and TA’d those classes at MIT for 3 semesters. After leaving Bellevue I applied my physics knowledge towards a second...

Kaveh P. Alexandria, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kaveh P.
60/hour

Alexandria, VA

Experienced High School Tutor Specializing in Physics

I have taken undergraduate and graduate physics courses and use physics in my research.

5.0 (6)
60/hour
19 hours tutoring

I have taken undergraduate and graduate physics courses and use physics in my research.

Otto W. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Otto W.
35/hour

Washington, DC

Patient Tutor for Math, Science, and Reading

I like to use analogies to help explain the physics behind real life events and phenomena that range from quarks (atomic and subatomic particle events) to quasars (massive stars, solar systems,and galaxies). I am a scientist and engineer by...

4.9 (1176)
35/hour
4,801 hours tutoring

I like to use analogies to help explain the physics behind real life events and phenomena that range from quarks (atomic and subatomic particle events) to quasars (massive stars, solar systems,and galaxies). I am a scientist and engineer by...

Matthew W. Fairfax, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew W.
50/hour

Fairfax, VA

AI & STEM Tutor | Master’s in AI | Math, Calculus, SAT + AI Tools

...practical, and easy to understand. I specialize in tutoring Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Physics, SAT/ACT preparation, and Artificial Intelligence tools and workflows. I scored a 1500 on the SAT and a 34 on the ACT, ...

4.9 (43)
50/hour
135 hours tutoring

...practical, and easy to understand. I specialize in tutoring Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Physics, SAT/ACT preparation, and Artificial Intelligence tools and workflows. I scored a 1500 on the SAT and a 34 on the ACT, ...

Eric E. Bethesda, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eric E.
55/hour

Bethesda, MD

Math, SAT, ACT, and GRE Test Prep Tutoring

I currently enjoy tutoring the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT tests. I also tutor math, statistics, and economics at all levels. I received a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech University and a Bachelor of Science...

5.0 (609)
55/hour
3,409 hours tutoring
Response time: 50 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I currently enjoy tutoring the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT tests. I also tutor math, statistics, and economics at all levels. I received a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech University and a Bachelor of Science...

Carlos G. Rockville, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carlos G.
100/hour

Rockville, MD

Caltech/Stanford Graduate in Computational Physics

I graduated with a Bachelor's from Caltech and an Master's and Ph.D from Stanford, all in mechanical engineering. My PhD research was in computational fluid dynamics. I have experience in math, physics, and computer science. I...

5.0 (2)
100/hour
11 hours tutoring

I graduated with a Bachelor's from Caltech and an Master's and Ph.D from Stanford, all in mechanical engineering. My PhD research was in computational fluid dynamics. I have experience in math, physics, and computer science. I...

Mark H. Gaithersburg, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mark H.
80/hour

Gaithersburg, MD

PhD in Applied Mathematics; 35+ Yrs NASA Scientist, 5 Yrs Teach/Tutor

I have more than 35 years experience at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center in studying and numerically modeling the physics of the Earth's Atmosphere/Land/Ocean System. I studied Physics in high school and as an...

4.9 (164)
80/hour
431 hours tutoring

I have more than 35 years experience at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center in studying and numerically modeling the physics of the Earth's Atmosphere/Land/Ocean System. I studied Physics in high school and as an...

James B. Arlington, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
James B.
135/hour

Arlington, VA

AP Calculus, College Calculus & Civil Engineering Tutor; Ph.D.

I specialize in helping busy high school students score 5s on the AP Calculus Exam. Many students don’t have the time to prepare for this exam due to sports, extracurriculars, college applications, and other AP courses, or they lack the...

5.0 (430)
135/hour
947 hours tutoring

I specialize in helping busy high school students score 5s on the AP Calculus Exam. Many students don’t have the time to prepare for this exam due to sports, extracurriculars, college applications, and other AP courses, or they lack the...

Thuan N. Bethesda, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Thuan N.
90/hour

Bethesda, MD

A PhD Educator and A Tutor with 10 Years+ of Experience

Hi there, I obtained my Bachelor of Science at the University of Virginia and completed my Master's at George Washington University and my PhD in Microbiology and Immunology at Georgetown University. My tutoring experience began in high...

5.0 (189)
90/hour
346 hours tutoring

Hi there, I obtained my Bachelor of Science at the University of Virginia and completed my Master's at George Washington University and my PhD in Microbiology and Immunology at Georgetown University. My tutoring experience began in high...

Ezra A. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ezra A.
100/hour

Washington, DC

Math and Physics Tutor

This varies for every student, whether it is a need for visual demonstration, contextualization, or simply needing to know why a high school student should care about subjects like math and physics when all they want to do is go to music...

100/hour
16 hours tutoring

This varies for every student, whether it is a need for visual demonstration, contextualization, or simply needing to know why a high school student should care about subjects like math and physics when all they want to do is go to music...

Aniruddha D. Alexandria, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aniruddha D.
80/hour

Alexandria, VA

College Graduate (PhD) Tutor with expertise in Math, Science, SAT, ACT

Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, II, Math 1 and Math II, Math 3, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB and BC 2. Physics and Chemistry Honors courses, and basics statistics 3. SAT (math only) and ACT (Math and...

5.0 (927)
80/hour
2,721 hours tutoring

Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, II, Math 1 and Math II, Math 3, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB and BC 2. Physics and Chemistry Honors courses, and basics statistics 3. SAT (math only) and ACT (Math and...

Hany E. Burke, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hany E.
45/hour

Burke, VA

Experienced Math and Computer Science Teacher and Tutor

As an engineer working in the satellite industry, I used and applied a lot of the laws of physics both in electromagnetics and in orbital mechanics and other topics. I tutored my son in physics in his senior year in high school, and...

5.0 (22)
45/hour
83 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

As an engineer working in the satellite industry, I used and applied a lot of the laws of physics both in electromagnetics and in orbital mechanics and other topics. I tutored my son in physics in his senior year in high school, and...

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She didn't just become more confident in physics. She became confident in all her classes, because once she overcame the challenge of physics, she knew she could handle any other class. In the weeks before the AP Physics I exam, when her classmates were anxiously cramming, she was relaxed and confident. Digby actually ended their final session early because she was fully prepared and didn't need additional help.
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