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I have taught high school physics as both a tutor and a teacher in the classroom setting. My physics teacher in college was Paul Hewitt, the author of "Conceptual Physics", one of the most popular physics textbooks in use today. Seeing him teach the subject first hand gave me great...
I have taught high school physics as both a tutor and a teacher in the classroom setting. My physics teacher in college was Paul Hewitt, the author of "Conceptual Physics", one of the most popular physics textbooks in use today. Seeing him teach the subject first hand gave me great...
My high school junior took a practice ACT exam in her sophomore year and her score was 17. She was so nervous she became incapable of comprehending the questions so she resorted to 'just filling in random answers.' She had always... - Linda, 37 lessons with Ken

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I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Global Health at Northwestern University, where I have consistently been recognized on the Dean’s List every quarter. My strong academic background, combined with my selection for competitive research fellowships, reflects my commitment to both scientific...
I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Global Health at Northwestern University, where I have consistently been recognized on the Dean’s List every quarter. My strong academic background, combined with my selection for competitive research fellowships, reflects my commitment to both scientific...

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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 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 graduated from the nation's top physics program with academic distinctions and research publications. As a tutor, I helped more than 100 students in physics classes from high-school physics to college-level electromagnetism. My style of teaching is individualized, engaging, and conversational...
I graduated from the nation's top physics program with academic distinctions and research publications. As a tutor, I helped more than 100 students in physics classes from high-school physics to college-level electromagnetism. My style of teaching is individualized, engaging, and conversational...
Danylo is an amazing tutor and anyone who is considered him should definitely not let this opportunity pass them by! Out of all the tutors I have worked with, he is the most committed to my success as a student. His hours are very... - Vito

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I have been tutoring math since 2022 and finished the calculus sequence before I was done high school. Now in physics, I often apply calculus directly in my research and coursework.
I have been tutoring math since 2022 and finished the calculus sequence before I was done high school. Now in physics, I often apply calculus directly in my research and coursework.

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As part of my aerospace studies, I took many courses that model physical phenomena, such as calculus, physics, statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, advanced flight dynamics, material strength, and structure analysis and design. I have a strong background in college...
As part of my aerospace studies, I took many courses that model physical phenomena, such as calculus, physics, statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, advanced flight dynamics, material strength, and structure analysis and design. I have a strong background in college...

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I have a Bachelor of Science degree where my curriculum touched on mental health and physical health disorders. I went onto health coaching school where I learned deeper emotional resiliency skills for those with ADHD as well as better strategies for healthy eating to reduce symptoms. My services are a nice...
I have a Bachelor of Science degree where my curriculum touched on mental health and physical health disorders. I went onto health coaching school where I learned deeper emotional resiliency skills for those with ADHD as well as better strategies for healthy eating to reduce symptoms. My services are a nice...
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Hi, I'm Peter! I’ve been tutoring since 2020. Since then, I’ve helped countless students improve their grades and understanding in math and physics courses, both at the high school and college level. Many of my high school students have gotten 5s on their AP exams, and gone on to reputable universities. I...
Hi, I'm Peter! I’ve been tutoring since 2020. Since then, I’ve helped countless students improve their grades and understanding in math and physics courses, both at the high school and college level. Many of my high school students have gotten 5s on their AP exams, and gone on to reputable universities. I...

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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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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...
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I took the introductory physics sequence intended for physics majors at Indiana University, which included calculus-based Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, and Modern Physics. I obtained A's in all three. My mathematics background includes a lot of physics as well, though more...
I took the introductory physics sequence intended for physics majors at Indiana University, which included calculus-based Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, and Modern Physics. I obtained A's in all three. My mathematics background includes a lot of physics as well, though more...
I'm a graduate student working on a Masters in Computer Science. I was having trouble finding a tutor who was even FAMILIAR with Discrete Mathematics. Until John, the best I could find was a couple of engineers whom had struggled ... - Torean , 6 lessons with John

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I have a degree in Neuroscience and have been teaching Biology for two years. I also tutored students all four years of college in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, and Statistics, bringing many of my students success in their classes. I focus on content as well as strategies for studying and success in your...
I have a degree in Neuroscience and have been teaching Biology for two years. I also tutored students all four years of college in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, and Statistics, bringing many of my students success in their classes. I focus on content as well as strategies for studying and success in your...

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Kashif is an accomplished tutor with a robust academic background and five years of experience in helping students achieve their educational goals. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University (undergrad) and the University of Pennsylvania (master's degree), Kashif specializes in math and social sciences. He brings a wealth of...
Kashif is an accomplished tutor with a robust academic background and five years of experience in helping students achieve their educational goals. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University (undergrad) and the University of Pennsylvania (master's degree), Kashif specializes in math and social sciences. He brings a wealth of...

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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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I love to help people unlock their potential. Over the years, I've tutored many students and many subjects, from high school math and geometry to college writing and literature. My experience is broad, and while my personal strength lies in the writing and reading borne out of an undergraduate double major in English...
I love to help people unlock their potential. Over the years, I've tutored many students and many subjects, from high school math and geometry to college writing and literature. My experience is broad, and while my personal strength lies in the writing and reading borne out of an undergraduate double major in English...

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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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Achieved an A in calculus based Physics courses in college Aided many students in achieving A’s in Physics courses
Achieved an A in calculus based Physics courses in college Aided many students in achieving A’s in Physics courses

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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 graduate school training in physics and chemistry, as well as many years tutoring experience in science and math subjects. I have taught college physics and chemistry courses to pre-med students, which cover material on which the MCAT is based. I can help students to master the physics,...
I have graduate school training in physics and chemistry, as well as many years tutoring experience in science and math subjects. I have taught college physics and chemistry courses to pre-med students, which cover material on which the MCAT is based. I can help students to master the physics,...
Richard has been tutoring my son in high school algebra for about four months and has demonstrated that he is very proficient with the subject matter and, most importantly, he is able to communicate the information effectively to ... - Eileen, 167 lessons with Richard

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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 tutored students in all levels of high school physics for over 10 years. In general I focus on helping my students to understand the concepts involved in physics so that they can dismantle questions down to a few basic ideas. In the past 6 years I have worked with students from GBS, GBN, New Trier,...
I have tutored students in all levels of high school physics for over 10 years. In general I focus on helping my students to understand the concepts involved in physics so that they can dismantle questions down to a few basic ideas. In the past 6 years I have worked with students from GBS, GBN, New Trier,...
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I have extensive training in math, physics, and science subjects from my undergraduate and graduate schools. I graduated with a B.S. in Physics from the University of Southern California with a 3.9 GPA, and a 4.0 GPA at the University of Chicago in a medical physics Ph.D. program. I am well qualified...
I have extensive training in math, physics, and science subjects from my undergraduate and graduate schools. I graduated with a B.S. in Physics from the University of Southern California with a 3.9 GPA, and a 4.0 GPA at the University of Chicago in a medical physics Ph.D. program. I am well qualified...
Kayla is an excellent tutor - extremely knowledgeable and very skillful in making difficult concepts easy to understand. Kayla has tutored my children in Physics, Chemistry, Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus. Kayla is very personable, ki... - Joan, 76 lessons with Kayla

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I have a Masters and Bachelors degree in Engineering. I also have about 10 years of experience in Quality Engineering. I can tutor in calculus, trigonometry, algebra, geometry, multivariate calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra. I also was a tutor and grader at the Kumon center in Algonquin for one...
I have a Masters and Bachelors degree in Engineering. I also have about 10 years of experience in Quality Engineering. I can tutor in calculus, trigonometry, algebra, geometry, multivariate calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra. I also was a tutor and grader at the Kumon center in Algonquin for one...
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