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Ryan Y.

100/hour

Hacienda Heights, CA

Harvey Mudd/Cornell grad; multi-subject, empathetic tutor

5.0 (531)

2,118 hours tutoring

Relevant coursework:introductory astrophysics, planetary astrophysics, x-ray astronomy, observational astronomy, optics, quantum mechanics M.S. in Astrophysics and Space Sciences Relevant coursework: galactic...

Knowledgeable and Patient!

Ryan has been an excellent tutor for my daughter. He has helped her in physics, AP Calculus, and SAT prep. She looks forward to his tutoring sessions and he is knowledgeable in many subjects. He is able to explain difficult conce... - Cori, 132 lessons with Ryan

Sara A.

80/hour

Pasadena, CA

Bachelors in Physics, Astronomy Enthusiast

4.5 (14)

71 hours tutoring

- Aspired to be an astronomer throughout elementary, middle, and high school - Competed in and won several medals in astronomy-related Science Olympiad events throughout middle and high school - Took Honors Astrophysics online in high...

Ryan F.

300/hour

Novato, CA

PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics

5.0 (92)

368 hours tutoring

... instructor. Specifically, I have taught courses on The Solar System, Stars & Galaxies, Big Bang Cosmology, Intro to Astrophysics, and Naked Eye Astronomy. My research interests include how galaxies make stars, the impact of supernovae on galaxy ...

Amazing Astronomy Advisor!

Ryan is an outstanding tutor whose deep knowledge of astronomy and coding made a huge difference in my learning journey. He has a rare ability to make complex topics feel approachable, and his patient, hands-on style consistently ... - Nicholas, 2 lessons with Ryan

Jesus S.

80/hour

Rosemead, CA

The geek willing to show the language of math to others

5.0 (3)

7 hours tutoring

In high school, I completed the AP Physics C: Mechanics course and passed the exam with a 4. I later went on to major in astrophysics and I have currently completed all of my required courses. My interests fall in the subjects of discrete...

Nicholas H.

150/hour

Berkeley, CA

Berkeley Theoretical Physics Instructor/PhD Student for Physics/Math!

5.0 (140)

487 hours tutoring

...Equations, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, Classical Electrodynamics, Astrophysics, Computational Physics, Special Relativity, General Relativity, Classical Field Theory, Quantum Optics, Particle Physics...

Great knowledge; committed to student's success!

Nicholas assisted with AP Physics concepts and was available on short notice. It was evident early on that he is an effective teacher/tutor with extensive topic knowledge! He quickly assessed the need and provided suggestions on h... - Jessica

Sotirios K.

55/hour

Mountain View, CA

Physics and Math tutor to help you reach your educational goals

5.0 (1568)

8,425 hours tutoring

Response time: 51 minutes

...Relativity, Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Field Theory, Particle Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Cosmology etc. I can help them with courses related to these topics. I like to combine knowledge from different fields...

Allan A.

45/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Effective Tutor Specialized in Astronomy, Physics, Math, and Computers

5.0 (11)

25 hours tutoring

I have an extensive educational background in physics and astronomy, which both require strong math and computer skills. I have studied at multiple universities, including Physics and Astrophysics at University of California - Davis, and...

Awesome Tutor

My son is incredibly happy with Allan and his methods to make learning fun and stress free. Math can be an intimidating subject and Allan has given him confidence to approach his assignments without fear and anxiety. Allan will no... - Santrise, 2 lessons with Allan

Micol C.

70/hour

Tustin, CA

Math, Astronomy, and Physics Tutor from Harvard and Caltech

5.0 (190)

589 hours tutoring

Along with my educational background in astronomy and astrophysics, I have taught introductory astronomy in college for more than 15 years.

Ray H.

40/hour

Millbrae, CA

Experienced Math and SAT/ACT Tutor

5.0 (103)

141 hours tutoring

Hi! I’m Ray, an undergraduate at UCLA studying Astrophysics and a passionate math tutor with 4+ years of experience helping students from elementary through high school succeed. I’ve taught one-on-one, in classrooms, and through...

Very patient and knowledgeable. Calm demeanor.

Ray had tutored both of my kids. My son with Algebra 1 and my daughter with pre-calculus, but the homework looked more like geometry. Ray was able to help both of them. My son doesn’t want to use anyone else. Worth a try, you... - Isabel, 3 lessons with Ray

Kaveh V.

60/hour

Davis, CA

Experienced Physics Teacher with Ph.D. in Astrophysics

5.0 (114)

483 hours tutoring

I'm Kaveh, and I hold a Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the University of California, Riverside. With a strong background in physics and mathematics, I have dedicated myself to sharing the wonders of the universe and making complex concepts...

Super helpful and efficient tutor

Super helpful, helped me work through my problems very well. I will be using his assistance for all my physics help. We worked through my worksheet and he went step by step - Akash, 3 lessons with Kaveh

Mayank M.

70/hour

Saratoga, CA

Excellent All-Around Tutor for all ages (incl UGrad/PostGrad)

5.0 (65)

254 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 minutes

I spent a significant portion of my undergraduate collegiate career in bioengineering and advanced physics studies, including General Relativity, Astrophysics, Quantum Mechanics, and Particle Physics.

One of the Top Tutors on Wyzant

Have been working with Mayank for a while. We were working on masters degree level calculus and advanced statistics for a UC Berkeley course, which some other tutors were not able to handle. He's great at evaluating your knowledge... - Mick

Ben G.

90/hour

Berkeley, CA

Multi Subject Success Oriented Bay Area Tutor

5.0 (600)

1,537 hours tutoring

I can help with Solar systems, galaxies and introductory astrophysics.

Motivating and So Kind!

Ben is so great! I was a little nervous, because I haven't studied for anything in 10 years. Ben was motivating and enthusiastic about the subject (the math portion of the GRE). He took the time to explain to me the "whys", so the... - Johanna, 10 lessons with Ben

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Elizabeth B.

54/hour

Math and Physics, Finally Made Easy

5.0 (603)

2,226 hours tutoring

I offer personalized, one-on-one tutoring for all Physics and most Mathematics courses. I have an MS in physics (astrophysics) from the University of Pittsburgh, and and BS in physics with mathematics from Bucknell University. I have...

Amazing tutor

She is very patient and explains everything very clearly. I had a lot of questions about foundational topics and I now feel way better prepared for what we are seeing now. Highly recommended. - Manuel, 34 lessons with Elizabeth

Matthew K.

25/hour

Physics/Math/Programming tutor with 10+ years of teaching experience

5.0 (387)

1,074 hours tutoring

Since, I have been a graduate student working towards a Ph.D. in Physics at the University of Arizona specializing in Astronomy and Astrophysics. During my time in graduate school I have taught (both as a Teaching Assistant and Primary...

Andrew L.

48/hour

Bachelor of Physics with 4+ Years of Tutoring Experience

...other topics. I have tutored 4+ years of physics and throughout that time I was able to tutor students in astronomy and astrophysics. I also tutored for students who covered relevant topics in other courses. ...

A very caring and passionate tutor.

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

Cassidy W.

80/hour

PhD Grad Student Specializing in Ocean, Climate, and Astronomy

5.0 (38)

98 hours tutoring

I'm Cassidy! I'm currently working on my PhD in Physical Oceanography after receiving my Bachelors in Astrophysics and my Masters in Astronomy. You'll either find me running computational simulations of ocean currents or...

Excellent

Cassidy taught me complex concepts in an easy way. She is knowledgeable about the climate topic. Physics was never my favorite but I learned it with Cassidy. I look forward to working with her again. - Sara, 10 lessons with Cassidy

Lara T.

80/hour

Astrophysics Major, Researcher, & Teaching Assistant

5.0 (178)

655 hours tutoring

As a senior astrophysics major at the University of Florida, I have taken several specialized courses in astronomy. When I was in high school, I was a teaching assistant for the introductory astronomy course at Florida Atlantic University,...

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

Lara has been our Precalculus tutor for my son and has been amazing. She is very patient and knows all the current topics. She also has tutored our younger son in Algebra and has really been instrumental in helping my boys achieve... - Brooke, 130 lessons with Lara

Theodore S.

300/hour

Theoretical Astrophysicist will help you understand the universe

4.9 (501)

2,128 hours tutoring

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...

Perceptive and greatly insightful teacher.

I'm not really sure if there is anyone on Wyzant, or even among any of the physics professors I've observed lecturing in top tier universities on YouTube who was even close to have broken down fundamental concepts to such explanat... - Elijah, 28 lessons with Theodore

Cole M.

130/hour

PhD Candidate in Astro/Physics with Multiple Years Tutoring Experience

5.0 (210)

704 hours tutoring

Response time: 5 minutes

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...

Superb

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

Farrooh F.

95/hour

Physics & Math Expert — AP, SAT, Olympiads, Advanced Courses

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...

Incredibly knowledgable on multiple advanced topics

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

Nicholas P.

95/hour

Astrophysics Researcher with 5+ Years of Tutoring Experience

5.0 (326)

874 hours tutoring

> 5 years of tutoring introductory physics (high school and college, calculus and algebra-based) > 2 years of teaching introductory physics labs

Exceptionally talented teacher!

Mr. Nicholas P. is a very devoted and knowledgeable teacher. He has made learning AP Physics 1 simpler and more affordable for my daughter. He is very patient, passionate, and takes the time to explain everything clearly. He’s als... - Jewel, 51 lessons with Nicholas

Graham S.

50/hour

Astronomy with a Physics Graduate Researcher

5.0 (310)

801 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 minutes

I enjoy helping students explore Astronomy by connecting fascinating concepts like planets, stars, galaxies, and cosmology to the physics and math behind them. My graduate research in astrophysics gives me firsthand experience with how...

Thorough and clear tutor

Graham does a great job explaining things in a calm, clear manner. He doesn't go too fast to where I can't keep up with what he's saying, but he also doesn't go too slow to where we aren't maximizing our lesson time. Graham contin... - Connor, 34 lessons with Graham

Dan G.

85/hour

Experienced Teacher in College and HS Physics, Chem and Earth Sciences

5.0 (572)

2,240 hours tutoring

Response time: 37 minutes

I worked at the US Geological Survey during my college years and collaborated with members of the Lawrence Berkeley Labs Astrophysics Division with their research that led to the Nobel Prize winning discovery of the accelerated expansion of...

Knowledgeable and outstanding Tutor

I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your exceptional work as my kids physics tutor. Your dedication to ensuring that my kid understand each concept thoroughly is evident in the way you patiently break down comple... - Shilpa, 17 lessons with Dan

Elyana C.

70/hour

Physics PhD, Bachelor degrees in Math and Physics

When I had started my own college career majoring in Astrophysics, I barely placed into pre-calculus. Because my instructors supported me and made math accessible and relevant, I was able to graduate cum laude with bachelor degrees in...

Michael L.

110/hour

Conceptual Math & Science — Clear, Human, and (Occasionally) Funny

5.0 (235)

1,197 hours tutoring

I teach physics at the introductory through early undergraduate level, including mechanics, electromagnetism, special relativity, introductory quantum mechanics, and astrophysics. I also teach introductory college-level chemistry and...

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Stephen D.

18 astrophysics lessons

He kept me completely interested and involved with knowledge and antidotes about the universe. He is willing to work with me and make sure I understand fully what is involved with astrophysics.

Jaden K.

14 astrophysics lessons

Adam is an exceptionally knowledgeable tutor who explains astrophysics and cosmology with both clarity and depth. He connects ideas across physics and chemistry and breaks down advanced concepts into simple, logical steps. His patience and thorough explanations helped me truly understand the material instead of just memorizing formulas. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to go beyond the textbook.

Diane P.

9 astrophysics lessons

She’s quite shy, so his 1:1 teaching style made her feel comfortable to ask questions. He’s very knowledgeable and respectful. Very easy to talk to. He treated my daughter like an intelligent human being rather than an annoyance. She went from giving up on her dreams to a renewed excitement about a career in astrophysics. She was much more prepared to take the AP Physics exam than had she relied on her high school teacher alone. I recommend Randy to any parent or student!

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