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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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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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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 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,...
My child has been working with Jason on Math for the past several months. Jason is no doubt one of the best and most effective tutors. We are very happy to find him. Would strongly recommend him to friends and families. - Catherine, 57 lessons with Jason

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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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I have degrees in physics and I specialized in quantum computation research in graduate school at the University of Illinois, a top ten physics school. I have extensive knowledge of the subject, having worked in it as a professional.
I have degrees in physics and I specialized in quantum computation research in graduate school at the University of Illinois, a top ten physics school. I have extensive knowledge of the subject, having worked in it as a professional.
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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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 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 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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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 am a semi-retired actuary having worked in the business field for nearly 45 years. Over the last 15 years I have successfully tutored students in mathematics and other fields related to mathematics such as Physics. The key to being a successful tutor is understanding the special needs of the student. Actuarial...
I am a semi-retired actuary having worked in the business field for nearly 45 years. Over the last 15 years I have successfully tutored students in mathematics and other fields related to mathematics such as Physics. The key to being a successful tutor is understanding the special needs of the student. Actuarial...

During the course of study for my Physics Master's Degree, I studied most fields of physics up to and including quantum field theory and relativistic dynamics. I have a very strong understanding of all fields of physics...
During the course of study for my Physics Master's Degree, I studied most fields of physics up to and including quantum field theory and relativistic dynamics. I have a very strong understanding of all fields of physics...
You will not find a better tutor than Geoffrey! He worked with me on college-level classes on quantum and statistical mechanics and analytic mechanics. He is incredibly knowledgeable and patient, and can really clarify concepts. H... - Joshua, 193 lessons with Geoffrey

PhD in Physics with 2000+ hrs tutoring AP students and 10+ yrs university teaching. I help students master Mechanics, E&M, Optics, and Thermodynamics, prepare for all four AP Physics exams, and consistently raise grades 1–2...
PhD in Physics with 2000+ hrs tutoring AP students and 10+ yrs university teaching. I help students master Mechanics, E&M, Optics, and Thermodynamics, prepare for all four AP Physics exams, and consistently raise grades 1–2...
Michael has been a godsend for AP Physics 1! My daughter had been unfortunate to have a unreliable high school physics teacher, which is problematic for a budding engineering/astrophysics student. From the start, Michael has been... - Michelle, 14 lessons with Michael

18+ years teaching university courses in algebra-based & calculus-based intro physics. Half were in mechanics & the other half were in electricity & magnetism. Tutored over 100 student in AP & IB physics this past...
18+ years teaching university courses in algebra-based & calculus-based intro physics. Half were in mechanics & the other half were in electricity & magnetism. Tutored over 100 student in AP & IB physics this past...
Al was very friendly and helpful throughout our lessons. He helped me understand difficult material and helped me work through problems. I was able to get a 5 on AP Physics C: Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism because of his... - Ronit, 45 lessons with Al

I have been tutoring physics for nearly 15 years (both high school and college). I am currently teaching AP physics C.
I have been tutoring physics for nearly 15 years (both high school and college). I am currently teaching AP physics C.
Jennifer is the BEST AP Physics and AP Calculus Tutor, hands down. She takes concepts that are very challenging and breaks them down into simple parts. She is patient, encouraging, and inspiring! I took AP Calculus B/C last year a... - Ross, 81 lessons with Jennifer

Physics Educator: Mechanics and Electromagnetism Teaching Experience (Honors Physics, AP Physics calculus and algebra based courses). AP Central AP Physics exam reader. Degree in Mining Engineering; Active Professional...
Physics Educator: Mechanics and Electromagnetism Teaching Experience (Honors Physics, AP Physics calculus and algebra based courses). AP Central AP Physics exam reader. Degree in Mining Engineering; Active Professional...
Patient and pleasant College Physics tutor. She grasps my problems quickly and is able to explain the problem with details that help later when I’m working other homework problems. I recommend Dianne if you need help in physics. ... - Sessions, 14 lessons with Dianne

High school physics and college physics are my specialty. I tutor AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics B, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, High School...
High school physics and college physics are my specialty. I tutor AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics B, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, High School...
Physics was the one class my daughter was struggling in. Since Justin began tutoring my daughter. her grades have improved drastically. She’s developed a deeper interest in and understanding of physics. Justin explains things real... - Lisa, 28 lessons with Justin

During my bachelor's from Harvard University with high honors in physics, I coached the Korean national team for the International Physics Olympiad for two years (as a former IPhO gold medalist). I led the design and...
During my bachelor's from Harvard University with high honors in physics, I coached the Korean national team for the International Physics Olympiad for two years (as a former IPhO gold medalist). I led the design and...

Physics tutor for 10+ years
Physics tutor for 10+ years
Caleb is great. My professor would take an hour to explain something, and I’d still be lost, but Caleb could break it down in five minutes and it would just make sense. His understanding of physics is next-level, and he really hel... - Sean, 38 lessons with Caleb

My background in physical chemistry means I can help with chemistry, physics (low-level, at least!), and math (through calculus). Sorry, not so good in biology or biochemistry... I might be pricey, but I'm sure I'm worth...
My background in physical chemistry means I can help with chemistry, physics (low-level, at least!), and math (through calculus). Sorry, not so good in biology or biochemistry... I might be pricey, but I'm sure I'm worth...

I am an Electrical + Computer Engineering honors student. I have taken all the physics, math, and programming courses offered by College Board (and have scored all 5s) as well as engineering courses at UT including Software Design in...
I am an Electrical + Computer Engineering honors student. I have taken all the physics, math, and programming courses offered by College Board (and have scored all 5s) as well as engineering courses at UT including Software Design in...
Maya has been instrumental in my daughter's understanding of physics. She explains the lessons clearly, and since Maya began tutoring her, my daughter's comprehension of the subject has improved significantly. As a result, her gra... - Nidia, 22 lessons with Maya

15 years of experience teaching high school physics. I can also help with AP physics 1. I am an expert in the physics of kinematics, dynamics, rotational motion, momentum, kinetic and potential energy, thermodynamics,...
15 years of experience teaching high school physics. I can also help with AP physics 1. I am an expert in the physics of kinematics, dynamics, rotational motion, momentum, kinetic and potential energy, thermodynamics,...
Scott was an amazing AP Bio tutor for my twins. Not only did he help them do exceptionally well in the class - each maintaining an A or A+ for the entire year - they felt confident and prepared for this week's AP exam. They truly ... - Caren, 29 lessons with Scott

I have a degree in physics from MIT. I have taught both high school and college level physics for 10 years. Of my students who take AP Physics C Mechanics or E&M, 90% score a 5 on the exam.
I have a degree in physics from MIT. I have taught both high school and college level physics for 10 years. Of my students who take AP Physics C Mechanics or E&M, 90% score a 5 on the exam.
I cannot overstate how grateful I am to have worked with Allison. She is, without question, the reason I was able to succeed in Physics I and II this summer. Physics II in particular was one of the most challenging courses I have ... - Rachel, 36 lessons with Allison

I was a Physics Teaching Assistant for three years at Colorado School of Mines, and have been tutoring Physics full-time since 2014.
I was a Physics Teaching Assistant for three years at Colorado School of Mines, and have been tutoring Physics full-time since 2014.

I also received A's in Princeton University Physics Classical Mechanics and Quantum Mechanics. I have 3 years of physics tutoring experience helping students in Princeton, tutoring siblings, and tutoring physics over Wyzant.
I also received A's in Princeton University Physics Classical Mechanics and Quantum Mechanics. I have 3 years of physics tutoring experience helping students in Princeton, tutoring siblings, and tutoring physics over Wyzant.
David helped with my pre-calc class. He makes the learning comfortable and I am able to ask questions, move faster or slower at my pace, and he has helped me raise my grade. He goes above and beyond to make learning enjoyable. He ... - Bryce, 9 lessons with David
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