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Washington, DC
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...
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...

Silver Spring, MD
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...
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...
Grant did an amazing job helping my son to review for his Physics Final Exam. He ensured that all concepts were covered and had a great way to make tough concepts easy to understand. He used a lot of visuals and provided follow up... - Laureen, 3 lessons with Grant

Gaithersburg, MD
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...
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...

Washington, DC
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...
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...
David is helping my son Jos prepare for his SAT in August. He is thorough and kind. Jos actually enjoys working with David on math because David breaks down the complex questions so well and Jos totally respects that. I think it t... - Jennie L, 19 lessons with David

Silver Spring, MD
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...
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...

Silver Spring, MD
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...
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...

Bethesda, MD
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...
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...

Mc Lean, VA
You can read my Wyzant profile to get and idea of my physics background.
You can read my Wyzant profile to get and idea of my physics background.

Washington, DC
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.
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.

Rockville, MD
Ph.D. in Physics
Ph.D. in Physics
My daughter faced issues understanding Honors Physics concepts as the high school teacher did not teach much. This affected her confidence and grade. We found Ila through Wyzant, we tried a few teachers but my daughter did not lik... - Saranya Sai, 20 lessons with Ila

Washington, DC
Degree in Computer Engineering Courses taken: Ap Physics C: Mechanics (5), Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism, Digital Electronics, Discrete Signal Processing
Degree in Computer Engineering Courses taken: Ap Physics C: Mechanics (5), Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism, Digital Electronics, Discrete Signal Processing
Caroline was so incredibly helpful! While preparing for a math exam and competition, Caroline worked with me- step by step- until I completely understood the concept. She is very flexible and always prioritizes the student and the... - Lin, 12 lessons with Caroline

Washington, DC
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...
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...
Very prompt in responding and my daughter truly liked his way of teaching style. She was stuck with various AP Physics1 questions before the exam and he really helped her understand the concepts. I would definitely recommend him:)... - Manmeet

Washington, DC
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,...
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,...

Rockville, MD
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...
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...

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

Washington, DC
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...
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...

Fairfax, VA
...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, ...
...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, ...
Matthew W has been providing tutoring services for our son who is in 11th grade for a few months now. They meet weekly and focus on AP Physics and AP Pre-Calc topics. Matthew is very diligent in preparing for the topic of focus fo... - Whitney, 11 lessons with Matthew

Bethesda, MD
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...
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...

Rockville, MD
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...
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...

Gaithersburg, MD
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...
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...
I can't express enough praise for Dr. H! A true expert in his field, very passionate about his subject as well as warm and patient person. He has an amazing ability to explain the most difficult concepts and make it very accessibl... - Natasha, 40 lessons with Mark

Arlington, VA
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...
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...
I have tried several calculus tutors and without a doubt, James was the best. He is personable, encouraging, and patient whenever I don't understand something. He has truly made me love math again. I am having fun in math class be... - Isabella, 32 lessons with James

Bethesda, MD
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...
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...
What makes him great is not only is he knowledgeable but he is very passionate about what he teaches. Every meeting, I can strongly say, I walk in knowing nothing and walk out confident - Cass, 3 lessons with Thuan

Washington, DC
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...
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...

Alexandria, VA
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...
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...
My daughter has met with Andy just a few times to work i geometry and trig. She said that she felt really confident on her last test which is a major change. Her confidence is a full 180 from where it was before and Andy saved me ... - Beth, 20 lessons with Aniruddha

Burke, VA
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...
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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