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Rockford, IL
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...
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...
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

Chicago, IL
I'm a high school tutor that specializes in test prep including relevant topics in Precalculus. As a college student studying Astrophysics, I've taken various math classes that rely upon the basics taught in Precalculus such as...
I'm a high school tutor that specializes in test prep including relevant topics in Precalculus. As a college student studying Astrophysics, I've taken various math classes that rely upon the basics taught in Precalculus such as...

Chicago, IL
...curriculum—including traditional introductory sequences, intermediate classical mechanics, electrodynamics, statistical mechanics, and astrophysics, and advanced seminars in particle physics and cosmology—at some of the best institutions in the country. I look forward...
...curriculum—including traditional introductory sequences, intermediate classical mechanics, electrodynamics, statistical mechanics, and astrophysics, and advanced seminars in particle physics and cosmology—at some of the best institutions in the country. I look forward...
I’m currently taking my first upper level physics course. The tutors at my university were unable to help me with my problems and my schedule conflicted with the TA’s study hours. I found Zosia on here and I’m lucky I did! Zosia h... - Chelsea, 3 lessons with Zosia

Saint Louis, MO
My lessons focus on both the math and the concepts, so students not only know how to solve problems but also understand why the solutions work. As a current Physics graduate student doing research in experimental astrophysics, I bring...
My lessons focus on both the math and the concepts, so students not only know how to solve problems but also understand why the solutions work. As a current Physics graduate student doing research in experimental astrophysics, I bring...
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

I have a BA in physics from Grinnell College and a PhD in astronomy and astrophysics from UChicago, followed by a postdoctoral research fellowship at Princeton University. My academic training centers around advanced mathematics and...
I have a BA in physics from Grinnell College and a PhD in astronomy and astrophysics from UChicago, followed by a postdoctoral research fellowship at Princeton University. My academic training centers around advanced mathematics and...

I chose to major in math as part of a lifelong fascination with physics, especially astrophysics. The universe is full of surprises, from the quantum scale to the intergalactic. I would love to help you understand your coursework and even...
I chose to major in math as part of a lifelong fascination with physics, especially astrophysics. The universe is full of surprises, from the quantum scale to the intergalactic. I would love to help you understand your coursework and even...
Thomas is as good as it gets when it comes to tutoring. He is patient, relatable, humorous and intelligent without being condescending. Thomas breaks the lessons down in Layman's terms and provides relevant examples to better unde... - Liz, 5 lessons with Thomas

I am a certified teacher in PA in physics and math. I have taught astrophysics for three years in a high school IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum. I have taken multiple college courses in astronomy/astrophysics. I...
I am a certified teacher in PA in physics and math. I have taught astrophysics for three years in a high school IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum. I have taken multiple college courses in astronomy/astrophysics. I...
Sean is very knowledgeable and explains the formulas so they are easy to understand and grasp. I am an older student, and have been away from algebra for a long time, but he is patient and takes his time. My grades have improved a... - Mark, 11 lessons with Sean

...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. ...
...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. ...
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

B.A. in Astrophysics from The University of Colorado
B.A. in Astrophysics from The University of Colorado
I went to Ariel for help with Calculus 2, I was really struggling with the concepts at the beginning so I reached out and immediately improved my understanding with his help. But later on in the class I was still having problems a... - Chandler, 21 lessons with Ariel

I received a score of 35 on the ACT Science section. Additionally, I am an astrophysics student, and much of my time is spent determining the most efficient and effective ways to read scientific texts. As such, I am able to offer unique...
I received a score of 35 on the ACT Science section. Additionally, I am an astrophysics student, and much of my time is spent determining the most efficient and effective ways to read scientific texts. As such, I am able to offer unique...

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...
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...
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

As a certified physics teacher with over 8 years in the classroom, I have been teaching physics and earth and space science and improved scores in my classrooms year over year. I have participated in curriculum development teams and designed...
As a certified physics teacher with over 8 years in the classroom, I have been teaching physics and earth and space science and improved scores in my classrooms year over year. I have participated in curriculum development teams and designed...

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...
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, 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

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...
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...
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

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...
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...
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

I have taken 7 semesters of quantum via Chemistry and Physics departments at both the undergrad and graduate level. I have taught Quantum at the Undergrad and Grad level at Boston College. I do computational and theoretical physical chemistry...
I have taken 7 semesters of quantum via Chemistry and Physics departments at both the undergrad and graduate level. I have taught Quantum at the Undergrad and Grad level at Boston College. I do computational and theoretical physical chemistry...

I am well versed in both astronomy and astrophysics, with experience in properties of the solar system, galaxy evolution, cosmology, and much more. I have also examined simulated exoplanet data to classify and identify a real exoplanet.
I am well versed in both astronomy and astrophysics, with experience in properties of the solar system, galaxy evolution, cosmology, and much more. I have also examined simulated exoplanet data to classify and identify a real exoplanet.
Alex was able to help my son review both math and physics in advance of a test when his regular tutor wasn’t available. He was nice and very helpful. My son feels much better and would love to work with him again. I’m so glad he w... - Adrienne, 72 lessons with Alex

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...
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...

I am getting my PhD in Astrophysics after obtaining a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Physics (with an astronomy emphasis). I conduct astronomy research full time and have created and presented planetarium shows that break down...
I am getting my PhD in Astrophysics after obtaining a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Physics (with an astronomy emphasis). I conduct astronomy research full time and have created and presented planetarium shows that break down...
Christian was beyond amazing! He explained everything so clearly and made sure I truly understood the material. His patience and ability to break down complex concepts made studying so much easier. Thanks to him, I feel so much mo... - Riley, 2 lessons with Christian

I studied astronomy extensively in university, getting my degree in Astrophysics in 2017 from the University of New Mexico. I just recently designed my own astronomy sequence, which consisted of dozens of classes on various topics of...
I studied astronomy extensively in university, getting my degree in Astrophysics in 2017 from the University of New Mexico. I just recently designed my own astronomy sequence, which consisted of dozens of classes on various topics of...
My son enjoyed working with Chris and mentioned how enthusiastic Chris is about physics and math. My son said that made it fun and inspiring to work with Chris and that he learned a lot during his session with him. - Melissa, 2 lessons with Chris

Background in high-energy astrophysics, compact objects (black holes and neutron stars), and observational interpretation. Comfortable mentoring students interested in academic pathways such as instrumentation, data analysis, theoretical...
Background in high-energy astrophysics, compact objects (black holes and neutron stars), and observational interpretation. Comfortable mentoring students interested in academic pathways such as instrumentation, data analysis, theoretical...

I have a PhD in physics from Brown University. I was an experienced TA for introductory astronomy and astrophysics courses. I also did research in general relativity, neutron stars, and black holes in my undergraduate studies
I have a PhD in physics from Brown University. I was an experienced TA for introductory astronomy and astrophysics courses. I also did research in general relativity, neutron stars, and black holes in my undergraduate studies
Ken is an incredible tutor that has helped me with classical mechanics, statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and electricity and magnetism over the past six months. He's extremely knowledgeable and explains difficult concepts... - Medha, 99 lessons with Ken

...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...
...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...

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

... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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
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