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I have taken a biostatistics course during my undergraduate education, including an introduction to biomedical statistical methods course, advanced statistics, and AP Physics (high school). I obtained a 5 on my AP test and have applied my knowledge to additional statistics classes mentioned. Also, as a biomedical...
I have taken a biostatistics course during my undergraduate education, including an introduction to biomedical statistical methods course, advanced statistics, and AP Physics (high school). I obtained a 5 on my AP test and have applied my knowledge to additional statistics classes mentioned. Also, as a biomedical...
He not only helped me complete my entire assignment but helped me understand the content of it all so much better. He is extremely knowledgable and sweet. Best tutoring experience I have ever had. - Geena

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I have extensive experience using macOS for scientific computing, engineering workflows, and software development. I work daily with macOS tools for programming, version control, system organization, and automation through Terminal and shell scripting. I’m comfortable helping students navigate macOS settings, file...
I have extensive experience using macOS for scientific computing, engineering workflows, and software development. I work daily with macOS tools for programming, version control, system organization, and automation through Terminal and shell scripting. I’m comfortable helping students navigate macOS settings, file...

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I have four years' experience on the faculty of Brown University and Phillips Academy, Andover. I am expert in the teaching of Math, science, Latin, French, Greek, History, English, as well as GMAT, SAT, GRE, and ACT. Also, I was a tutor for a large wealthy family in California for five years. I am all but...
I have four years' experience on the faculty of Brown University and Phillips Academy, Andover. I am expert in the teaching of Math, science, Latin, French, Greek, History, English, as well as GMAT, SAT, GRE, and ACT. Also, I was a tutor for a large wealthy family in California for five years. I am all but...

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I have taught high school and introductory college physics for over 10 years in-person and online both to students who need extra assistance to understand the subject as well as to students who are looking for enrichment to move ahead. I work with students to understand the basic concepts of the subject and then...
I have taught high school and introductory college physics for over 10 years in-person and online both to students who need extra assistance to understand the subject as well as to students who are looking for enrichment to move ahead. I work with students to understand the basic concepts of the subject and then...

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I earned a PhD in physics, over the course of which I taught and assisted in many undergraduate physics classes. My teaching was with groups of various sizes down to working with individual students. On Wyzant, I have taught everything from introductory statics to quantum mechanics.
I earned a PhD in physics, over the course of which I taught and assisted in many undergraduate physics classes. My teaching was with groups of various sizes down to working with individual students. On Wyzant, I have taught everything from introductory statics to quantum mechanics.
Nicholas worked well with my son on test prep and homework in honors physics. We were looking for support for test prep and to be sure he keeps up with assignments. Happy to have Nicholas to work with him! - Second Spring, 3 lessons with Nicholas

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I met with students throughout the semester to review the material regularly, and support in test prep and practice questions to get ahead on the material to make sure nothing slips between the cracks. I have 8+ years experience as a chemistry, neuroscience, and physics C tutor starting with my time at Boston...
I met with students throughout the semester to review the material regularly, and support in test prep and practice questions to get ahead on the material to make sure nothing slips between the cracks. I have 8+ years experience as a chemistry, neuroscience, and physics C tutor starting with my time at Boston...
Nicole is an outstanding tutor. My son (a high school junior) worked with at least 10 chemistry tutors before we found Nicole—and none of them made concepts as clear and accessible as she does. His grades improved dramatically, a... - Kimberly, 12 lessons with Nicole

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I have five years of experience as a physics professor and professional tutor at the City Colleges of Chicago. Before that, I was a physics teaching assistant and tutor at the University of Illinois at Chicago for 8 years while obtaining a PhD in physics. I've also tutored college and high...
I have five years of experience as a physics professor and professional tutor at the City Colleges of Chicago. Before that, I was a physics teaching assistant and tutor at the University of Illinois at Chicago for 8 years while obtaining a PhD in physics. I've also tutored college and high...

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BA Physics BS Chemistry PhD Student
BA Physics BS Chemistry PhD Student

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I have had many physics courses and much related subject matter in my under-graduate engineering coursework and graduate work in applied mathematics. I bring a diverse background to the tutoring sessions.
I have had many physics courses and much related subject matter in my under-graduate engineering coursework and graduate work in applied mathematics. I bring a diverse background to the tutoring sessions.

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Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences and is the foundation of chemistry and other life sciences. While Newtonian Physics have been around for several centuries, relativistic physics, thanks to Albert Einstein, has had a profound impact on the world in the past century. Now research into...
Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences and is the foundation of chemistry and other life sciences. While Newtonian Physics have been around for several centuries, relativistic physics, thanks to Albert Einstein, has had a profound impact on the world in the past century. Now research into...

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I would love to assist with physics! I am a previous medical student with almost 10 years of tutoring experience who is in the process of going back to medical school. I performed strongly in physics 1 and 2 during my undergraduate studies and on my MCAT (Medical College Admission Test). I currently tutor...
I would love to assist with physics! I am a previous medical student with almost 10 years of tutoring experience who is in the process of going back to medical school. I performed strongly in physics 1 and 2 during my undergraduate studies and on my MCAT (Medical College Admission Test). I currently tutor...
Cara is incredible! She is very knowledgeable and it shows. Her explanations are very clear and easy to follow, and she always made sure to explain whatever I needed. I think I learned more in two hours than three months. She was ... - Andrea, 5 lessons with Cara

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Physics has been my love since middle school and also fortunately my lifelong profession. I tutor all topics of K-12 and college physics and can explain them clearly to others. If a student does not understand, I usually see what is missing in his or her knowledge and am able to explain in a different way....
Physics has been my love since middle school and also fortunately my lifelong profession. I tutor all topics of K-12 and college physics and can explain them clearly to others. If a student does not understand, I usually see what is missing in his or her knowledge and am able to explain in a different way....
Dr. Arnold has helped me get caught up in both Calculus 3 and Physics 3. It can be difficult to find a tutor for college courses, but Dr. Arnold is great. He is very knowledgeable in both the material and how to make it easy to un... - Holly, 3 lessons with Arnold

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Hello! I am Mahvand, a Physics advanced lecturer at Loyola University Chicago. I have a Ph.D. in Computational Biophysics from Ohio University as well as two Master of Science degrees in Physics and Cosmology. I enjoy making physics useful and relevant to as many students as possible. I am a...
Hello! I am Mahvand, a Physics advanced lecturer at Loyola University Chicago. I have a Ph.D. in Computational Biophysics from Ohio University as well as two Master of Science degrees in Physics and Cosmology. I enjoy making physics useful and relevant to as many students as possible. I am a...
Mahvand is an expert in her field. Our daughter is currently taking quantitative physics in high school. Mahvand gives clear insight into the physic topics and homework. Our daughter left the session feeling engaged and with a tho... - Marlon, 6 lessons with Mahvand

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Hello! My name is Maryam, and I am a doctoral student with a strong background in biology, physics, chemistry and healthcare. Over the past seven years, I have gained extensive experience teaching and explaining complex scientific concepts to patients, families, and colleagues. This experience has equipped me with...
Hello! My name is Maryam, and I am a doctoral student with a strong background in biology, physics, chemistry and healthcare. Over the past seven years, I have gained extensive experience teaching and explaining complex scientific concepts to patients, families, and colleagues. This experience has equipped me with...

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M.S. Physics B.S. Physics
M.S. Physics B.S. Physics

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I work full-time as an mechatronics and systems integration engineer for a digital manufacturing research company in the Chicago area. I hold a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University (ISU) and an undergraduate Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University (NIU) in Mechanical...
I work full-time as an mechatronics and systems integration engineer for a digital manufacturing research company in the Chicago area. I hold a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University (ISU) and an undergraduate Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University (NIU) in Mechanical...

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With a background in engineering, I have provided tutoring services through online platforms, group sessions, and one-on-one lessons in physics throughout my high school and university years. Since I have also taken collegiate-level physics in the last few years and gotten high grades in those courses, I...
With a background in engineering, I have provided tutoring services through online platforms, group sessions, and one-on-one lessons in physics throughout my high school and university years. Since I have also taken collegiate-level physics in the last few years and gotten high grades in those courses, I...
Helped review topics in my honors precalculus class. Really opened up my understanding of the basics in identifying trig properties. Was really engaging during the whole lesson and made the experience well worth and enjoyable. - Isaac, 3 lessons with Giovanni

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While I have tutored a variety of different topics over the years, my education is in chemistry and mathematics so any academic help I have provided has focused in those areas in particular. As a side note, this also includes all grade school physics. In my professional life I develop computer programs for...
While I have tutored a variety of different topics over the years, my education is in chemistry and mathematics so any academic help I have provided has focused in those areas in particular. As a side note, this also includes all grade school physics. In my professional life I develop computer programs for...
Erica was extremely dedicated and clearly knowledgeable. She was always on time if not early and would work with our child even if it ran past the scheduled time. She was patient and kind and we would definitely use her again. - Arnold, 9 lessons with Erica

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My academic background includes a degree from the University of Miami and a 3.9 GPA in post-baccalaureate science coursework, with extensive training in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, anatomy, and physiology. This foundation allows me to break down even the toughest DAT concepts into...
My academic background includes a degree from the University of Miami and a 3.9 GPA in post-baccalaureate science coursework, with extensive training in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, anatomy, and physiology. This foundation allows me to break down even the toughest DAT concepts into...
I had a great 2-hour tutoring session with Thomas reviewing material for the PAT section of the DAT. He explained concepts very clearly and broke them down in a way that was easy for me to understand. I feel much more confident af... - Stephanie

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Minored in physics
Minored in physics

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I was lucky to get some old-school education from the top Soviet college before coming to the USA some decades ago. I did get perfect scores in multiple GRE sections before proceeding to graduate studies in Physics and Comp Science. While in graduate school, I had a few years' classroom experience teaching...
I was lucky to get some old-school education from the top Soviet college before coming to the USA some decades ago. I did get perfect scores in multiple GRE sections before proceeding to graduate studies in Physics and Comp Science. While in graduate school, I had a few years' classroom experience teaching...

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I have taken and excelled in several physics courses in college. I have also tutored for students in physics. I am currently tutoring a graduate student for physics on the MCAT. I scored a 13 out of 15 on the physical sciences section of the MCAT (without even preparing).
I have taken and excelled in several physics courses in college. I have also tutored for students in physics. I am currently tutoring a graduate student for physics on the MCAT. I scored a 13 out of 15 on the physical sciences section of the MCAT (without even preparing).
Warren is the most amazing tutor. He took my son from an E in Pre-Algebra to an A- on his last test. His teacher literally told me she didn't think tutoring would help my son and to not waste my money to telling me Warren was the ... - Raiden

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I have tutored students in Physics and am skilled in helping students understand how the laws of motion work. These include kinematics, energy, simple harmonic motion, momentum, gravitation, circular motion, waves, and electrostatics. I am able to apply the mathematics (calculus) involved in physics to...
I have tutored students in Physics and am skilled in helping students understand how the laws of motion work. These include kinematics, energy, simple harmonic motion, momentum, gravitation, circular motion, waves, and electrostatics. I am able to apply the mathematics (calculus) involved in physics to...
We are a North Shore Chicago family who engaged Gabriel to work with our child who was in the last semester of an honors algebra I class and earning a low D. To make a long story short, my child finished the class with a B+ and wa... - Jim, 14 lessons with Gabriel

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I graduated from Yale University with a B.S. in mathematics and physics in 2020 with Distinction in the Major. I received my en-route M.S. in physics from the University of Chicago in 2022, and I am currently studying for my PhD. I have tutored students for years, specializing in physics and math.
I graduated from Yale University with a B.S. in mathematics and physics in 2020 with Distinction in the Major. I received my en-route M.S. in physics from the University of Chicago in 2022, and I am currently studying for my PhD. I have tutored students for years, specializing in physics and math.
My daughter was struggling throughout her first semester and when she asked for help 2 weeks before finals, I requested George to teach her the concepts and help her think systematically while approaching problems. Despite his bus... - Riaz, 5 lessons with George

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5 on AP Physics C Mech, C E&M, and 1
5 on AP Physics C Mech, C E&M, and 1
Just had our first session with Randy today, and he was able to shortly assess where my son needed help in grasping some AP physics materials he missed from being out sick. My son commented "he knows what he's doing", was very in... - Barbara, 4 lessons with Randy
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