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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
For over three years the University of Michigan employed me as a peer tutor for physics students. This tutoring experience may be my most significant qualification as a physics tutor. Neither the time I spent earning my bachelors in...
For over three years the University of Michigan employed me as a peer tutor for physics students. This tutoring experience may be my most significant qualification as a physics tutor. Neither the time I spent earning my bachelors in...
Me and my friend are studying Architecture. We needed help in structural engineering physics and Jordan has helped us to understand the subject. He also explained the Thermal heat transfer types as we needed to understand that for... - Hanan, 2 lessons with Jordan

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

Skokie, IL
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...
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...
Helped me understand the concept in physics and chemistry in clear way. Very organized, comes to each session prepared. Highly recommend him. Breaks down the hard problems into steps, has very unique teaching style. - Hend, 9 lessons with Richard

Forest Park, IL
I am an engineering student with algebra proficiency. I have taken algebra throughout high school and college algebra. I use these concepts in my regular calculus and physics courses.
I am an engineering student with algebra proficiency. I have taken algebra throughout high school and college algebra. I use these concepts in my regular calculus and physics courses.
Sabrina helped my son with College Algebra. Math has always been a difficult subject for him to retain and do well in. He is a sophomore in college. He highly recommends Sabrina, and if needed, said he would use her for his Colleg... - Barbara, 2 lessons with Sabrina

Chicago, IL
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...
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...
I had 8 hours worth of sessions with Nicholas and I've been very satisfied with the help he's given me. Nicholas helped me prepare for a very difficult course (Undergraduate Level Atomic Physics) and it's because of him that I was... - Ethan, 7 lessons with Nicholas

Chicago, IL
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...
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...
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

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

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...

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

Lincolnshire, IL
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...
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...

Glenview, IL
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....
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....
Jason is very experienced and helpful in learning. He is very understanding and patient which is important for my first year in this subject. I am looking forward to further classes on a regular basis. - Bob, 14 lessons with Jason

Skokie, IL
Through the years, I found that I enjoyed helping students uncover the joys of the natural sciences, and I soon expanded my subjects to genetics, biochemistry, physics, microbiology, calculus, algebra, and other various math and science...
Through the years, I found that I enjoyed helping students uncover the joys of the natural sciences, and I soon expanded my subjects to genetics, biochemistry, physics, microbiology, calculus, algebra, and other various math and science...
Needed some last minute help with Immunology in which he was kind enough to help me. He answered my questions with great detail which helped me study and prepare for my exam. - Jasmine

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
I’m passionate about helping middle and high school students (ages 11-17) excel in subjects such as Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Middle and High School Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Essay Writing/Reviewing. As someone going into...
I’m passionate about helping middle and high school students (ages 11-17) excel in subjects such as Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Middle and High School Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Essay Writing/Reviewing. As someone going into...

Lake Forest, IL
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...
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...
I am currently taking AP Physics C, and with Giovanni's help, my grades improved. I enjoy working with Giovanni. His response is fast even when it is at the middle of the night. - Justin, 150 lessons with Giovanni

Chicago, IL
Ph.D. in physics
Ph.D. in physics
Alexey was great. He really had a deep understanding of complex physics topics and was able to clearly teach these concepts to me. - David, 14 lessons with Alexey

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

Antioch, IL
I have experience teaching quantum physics topics including wavefunctions, Schrödinger’s equation, operators, and quantum states. I help students build intuition behind abstract concepts while also guiding them through the mathematical...
I have experience teaching quantum physics topics including wavefunctions, Schrödinger’s equation, operators, and quantum states. I help students build intuition behind abstract concepts while also guiding them through the mathematical...

Chicago, IL
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...
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...

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.

Chicago, IL
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...
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...
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

Chicago, IL
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...
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...
I was struggling with some physics concepts before a final exam. Peter made everything SO CLEAR that after 1 lesson with him I'm excited to take my final and feel really confident! Better help than office hours with my professor. ... - Katie, 2 lessons with Peter

Chicago, IL
Professional mechanical engineer teaching strong fundamentals in phsics amd calculus.
Professional mechanical engineer teaching strong fundamentals in phsics amd calculus.

Naperville, IL
I have completed undergraduate and/or graduate school coursework in the following physics subjects - classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, astronomy, modern physics and quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics and...
I have completed undergraduate and/or graduate school coursework in the following physics subjects - classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, astronomy, modern physics and quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics and...
The best tutoring experience. Bill helps you learn topics at YOUR speed, is always open for questions, and makes sure you know the material before the session ends. Very welcoming and positive attitude. Very knowledgeable about no... - Evan, 31 lessons with Bill
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