The Best Physics Tutors in Burlingame, CA

Also, having progressed as a high schooler in the Bay Area, I know firsthand the difficulties of navigating high school examinations including the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. I have achieved exceptional scores on such standardized exams, including: PSAT: 1440, ACT: 35, AP Physics 1: 5, AP Physics 2: 4, AP...See Brandon's full profile

Struggling with physics or math? You're not alone. I'm an Ivy League physics grad and former USC PhD researcher who knows how challenging these subjects can be. I break down intimidating topics into clear, manageable steps. My goal is to turn your frustration into confidence, whether you're...See Isabella's full profile

Hello, I’m a dedicated tutor with a strong background in science and technology, holding a B.S. in Biology from UC Davis and an M.S. in Biotechnology from Stanford. I specialize in teaching science and mathematics, helping students build a deep understanding of complex concepts. Beyond academics, my love for...See Sean's full profile

Coursework Included: Mechanics Waves Quantum Mechanics Thermodynamics and Statistical Thermodynamics (Chemical Engineering) Transport Phenomena (Chemical Engineering) Optics Laboratory Electronics (As student and TA) Physical Biology of the Cell Signaling and Mechanics in Morphogenesis Partial Differential...See John's full profile

Extensive teaching experience, including AP Physics.See Ian's full profile

Besides that, I teach college and high school science courses: Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Biology and Math. I have a degree in Biochemistry from UCLA where I did a research on material chemistry. I have tutored introductory General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Math; however, my...See Kat's full profile

During my time in high school and college, I have taken 3 years of physics, including high school physics, AP Physics C, and intensive introductory physics in college, receiving an A in each class and a 5 on the AP test. My mechanical engineering bachelor's degree and upcoming aerospace...See Henry's full profile

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 in cosmology. During my master’s I studied the history of tectonics on...See Matthew's full profile

My PhD is in elementary particle physics, and I have extensive learning and teaching experience in the major areas of physics at up to the university graduate level.See Michael's full profile

I have worked as a Physics tutor with students ranging from high school to AP to college level. I have sufficient understanding to the materials and the ideas relating to basic PhysicsSee Samuel's full profile

I am experienced in tutoring high-school and college-level physics (including relativity and quantum mechanics at Stanford and Santa Clara University), in physics test prep (SAT Physics Subject test, AP Physics 1, and AP Physics 2, (the old AP Physics B), and AP Physics...See Leon's full profile

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Science and Scientific Computing, complemented by a background as a Rocket Scientist at NASA. My extensive expertise in physics and mathematics forms a robust foundation for my tutoring. With a results-driven focus and a compassionate...See Lucy's full profile

Physics is often more difficult than math. It requires some insights into the law of physics. You could acquire these insights either by yourself with some serious thinking and considerable amount of time or someone could give you hints and point you to the right direction. That is when a physicist can help...See Brian's full profile

Tired of not understanding what's going on in your math and science classes? Want to understand the material better before your final? Need to prepare for the SAT, ACT, GRE, or MCAT? Want guidance as you navigate the overwhelming college or graduate school admissions process? I can help you! I earned my Ph.D. and M.S....See Beatriz's full profile

In high school I got 5's on both AP Physics C exams (Mechanics and E&M). Today I hold an M.Sc. in Mathematics and have a strong background in mathematical physics as well as physics more generally. I enjoy finding useful analogies and building on diverse intuitive frameworks, allowing me...See John's full profile

Knowledge is always fascinating to me: a concept is not just a concept, it has an infinite number of aspects to be understood and appreciated. Any simple idea, be it Math, Physics, Biology or Chinese, is interconnected with all other ideas through humanity and history. At the deepest level, all knowledge is...See Heng's full profile

Hello, I’m Jonathan! I’m an incoming dental student at the University of California, San Francisco and a Spring 2026 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Florida. I tutor DAT prep as well as science more broadly, especially Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. I work with pre-dental students,...See Jonathan's full profile

Throughout my academic career, I have mentored undergraduate students, guided applicants through competitive admissions cycles, and edited complex scientific manuscripts for publication. I specialize in breaking down intimidating STEM concepts—whether in advanced mathematics, physics, biology, or...See Zoe's full profile

Perfect 5 scorer on both AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Mechanics with near-perfect scores on official CollegeBoard practice tests. I break down complex physics concepts into intuitive frameworks that make problem-solving second nature. Through my personalized instruction, students learn to approach...See Theodore's full profile

My approach to physics is grounded in a year teaching high school physics, at both the College-Prep and AP levels. I improved on the existing curriculum for the College-Prep course, and built the AP curriculum from scratch after the teacher I replaced left two weeks into the school year having only prepared...See Donnie's full profile

I am a professional tutor in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. In 2007, I received a B.S in Chemistry from UC Berkeley with honors and since then, I have helped hundreds of students reach their full potential in Math and Science Classes. Over the past five years, I have tutored both privately and in many Bay...See Nenad's full profile

Physics describes the fundamental interactions between matter and energy, and offers methods to quantify and understand the underlying mechanism of the physical systems that we interact with every day. I am well versed in the subject of physics with calculus, from mechanics to electricity and...See Trevor's full profile

My name is Arjun. I provide in person tutoring in the San Francisco Bay Area or online tutoring with a flexible time and travel schedule. I work at Stanford, I hold a PhD in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelors in Mathematics-Statistics from Columbia University. Over the years, I have tutored...See Arjun's full profile

While I was completing my undergrad at UC Davis, I tutored algebra-based physics for other college students. Some of my top subjects include thermodynamics, kinematics, force/torque, and electricity and magnetism. I am happy to help my students improve physics understanding through practice problems...See Hannah's full profile

Ph.D. Candidate in Chemical Engineering, Stanford University B.S. Chemical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, Cornell UniversitySee Austin's full profile