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Naperville, IL
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

Chicago, IL
I’m Nikhil an experienced math tutor, battery modeling engineer, and passionate educator. With over 10 years of tutoring and teaching experience, I have dedicated myself to helping students excel in various math topics, from foundational...
I’m Nikhil an experienced math tutor, battery modeling engineer, and passionate educator. With over 10 years of tutoring and teaching experience, I have dedicated myself to helping students excel in various math topics, from foundational...

Chicago, IL
As an incoming first-year medical student starting in July, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a Biology degree and a 3.88 science GPA, complemented by my strong grasp of physics from rigorous premed coursework. My...
As an incoming first-year medical student starting in July, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a Biology degree and a 3.88 science GPA, complemented by my strong grasp of physics from rigorous premed coursework. My...

Chicago, IL
Do you or your child need help with math and science class? If so, I can help. My name is Adrian and I earned a B.A. in chemistry from Dartmouth College and a Masters in physical organic chemistry from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI)....
Do you or your child need help with math and science class? If so, I can help. My name is Adrian and I earned a B.A. in chemistry from Dartmouth College and a Masters in physical organic chemistry from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI)....
I am so grateful for Adrian's help. He has been able to tutor my nephew in both calculus and physics. He is very patient. He is very detailed in the descriptions of the material that they cover together and in the feedback that he... - Roxanne, 39 lessons with Adrian

Rockford, IL
Theoretical physicist/astrophysicist with extensive teaching experience at MIT and Harvard ranging from freshman physics/astronomy to graduate level physics/astrophysics. I can expedite your mastery of these subjects...
Theoretical physicist/astrophysicist with extensive teaching experience at MIT and Harvard ranging from freshman physics/astronomy to graduate level physics/astrophysics. I can expedite your mastery of these subjects...
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
Professional mechanical engineer teaching strong fundamentals in phsics amd calculus.
Professional mechanical engineer teaching strong fundamentals in phsics amd calculus.

Wheeling, IL
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...
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...
Arnold is the most knowledgeable physics tutor I've had, and it has been my great fortune to learn from him. We've been covering the physics of semiconductors, in particular the intersection of quantum mechanics and semiconductor... - Gregory, 5 lessons with Arnold

Chicago, IL
...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 applications to science, so I am comfortable with helping others...
...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 applications to science, so I am comfortable with helping others...
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

Lake Forest, IL
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...
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...

Chicago, IL
I have a degree in physics and am certified to teach physics and chemistry. Last summer I taught a 6-week course in physics for the enrichment of middle and high school students in the Dallas Independent School District.
I have a degree in physics and am certified to teach physics and chemistry. Last summer I taught a 6-week course in physics for the enrichment of middle and high school students in the Dallas Independent School District.

Skokie, IL
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...
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...
I LOVE working with Maryam. She is the reason I am able to understand second year university physics without having any prior background in the subject. This is one of the most challenging courses I’m taking, and I often feel over... - Gamar, 9 lessons with Maryam

Chicago, IL
I have taught physics for the past 16+ years at both the high school and college level. I currently teach AP Physics 1 at a high school in Chicago.
I have taught physics for the past 16+ years at both the high school and college level. I currently teach AP Physics 1 at a high school in Chicago.

Des Plaines, IL
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...
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...
We hired Gabriel to tutor my son, a junior in high school, in physics and advanced algebra. He was very easy to work with, eager to help, and very understanding (my son has attention deficit disorder). Before certain exams we wer... - John, 35 lessons with Gabriel

West Chicago, IL
MS in Physics Teaching + 27 years of experience (1) guiding teams of physics teachers in large suburban high schools, (2) working with students prepping for AP Physics and SAT subject-area tests, and (3) helping medical...
MS in Physics Teaching + 27 years of experience (1) guiding teams of physics teachers in large suburban high schools, (2) working with students prepping for AP Physics and SAT subject-area tests, and (3) helping medical...
I still remember his tutoring sessions. He made Physics make sense within such a short period of time. We had two sessions together, which was all I could afford at this time, and those two sessions taught me more about Physics th... - Sara, 2 lessons with Joe

Evanston, IL
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

Chicago, IL
I have two master of science degrees and have been involved in teaching and tutoring math and science for a quite some time. I am also currently pursuing an advanced degree in biophysic which uses physics to solve biological problems.
I have two master of science degrees and have been involved in teaching and tutoring math and science for a quite some time. I am also currently pursuing an advanced degree in biophysic which uses physics to solve biological problems.
He taught me topics in my AP Physics that I could not comprehend with my physics teacher, he taught me work and kinetic energy as well as helped me review kinetics and dynamics. He clearly knows how to explain the topics that made... - Susan, 4 lessons with Aladdin

Palatine, IL
One of the most important applications of physics is electrical engineering. I have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State...
One of the most important applications of physics is electrical engineering. I have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State...
Excellent feedback on a recent test to correct the wrong answers. in addition Tim covered applying Ohm's and Watt's Laws in Physics. Plus enough time was given to the practice of problem areas I have with the concepts which ... - Anonymous, 4 lessons with Tim

Mundelein, IL
This was my major in college.
This was my major in college.
I am very happy with my decision to hire Brett S. to help me study for my Intro Physics I final exam. Brett arrived on-time with textbook & scratch paper in-hand and a smile on his face. Despite sitting & working for a long time (... - Allen, 32 lessons with Brett

Chicago, IL
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...
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...
Mahvand is very knowledgeable and patient. Her ability to provide you the foundation of physics and how to appropriately apply it, is really helpful and encouraging. - Heather, 5 lessons with Mahvand

Des Plaines, IL
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...
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...
John was excellent tutor in easing my daughter’s doubts with AP Physics. Very knowledgeable and understanding. Highly recommended and a great asset. - Michael, 2 lessons with John

Niles, IL
I completed Physics I and Physics II as part of my Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology at the University of Illinois Chicago. My coursework included mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves, optics, fluids, thermodynamics,...
I completed Physics I and Physics II as part of my Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology at the University of Illinois Chicago. My coursework included mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves, optics, fluids, thermodynamics,...

Chicago, IL
Masters in Physics
Masters in Physics

Chicago, IL
I am a Geophysics student at Brown University, a highly physics-intensive program that provides strong training across core and advanced physics topics. I have experience tutoring both high school and introductory college physics,...
I am a Geophysics student at Brown University, a highly physics-intensive program that provides strong training across core and advanced physics topics. I have experience tutoring both high school and introductory college physics,...

Downers Grove, IL
I am an experienced physics teacher (27 years of public school teaching at all levels). I've taught AP Physics C for 11 years, as well as AP without calculus. I've been a reader (grader) for the Advanced Placement exam,...
I am an experienced physics teacher (27 years of public school teaching at all levels). I've taught AP Physics C for 11 years, as well as AP without calculus. I've been a reader (grader) for the Advanced Placement exam,...
Phil is teaching my 12-year-old son Physics. We were looking for some one who can teach not just theory but also some one who can come and do some projects wilts him. We are glad that we found him. - Amy, 52 lessons with Phil

Elgin, IL
I have helped students learn physics from high school physics to thermodynamics within financial engineering, which I also TA-ed, and have even learned applied mathematics and physics through Partial Differential Equation,...
I have helped students learn physics from high school physics to thermodynamics within financial engineering, which I also TA-ed, and have even learned applied mathematics and physics through Partial Differential Equation,...
Lewis is a tremendous tutor. He makes certain of your comprehension of the material. He sends a nice summary of the lesson after. Well worth it! Thanks Lewis. - Brian, 4 lessons with Lewis
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