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I have taught for the last 7 years, and have over 2 years experience tutoring physics before that. I tutored high school, AP and college students in Physics. I have a solid understanding of the class as well as teaching techniques to enhance the process. As someone who has a family full of physicists, I...
I have taught for the last 7 years, and have over 2 years experience tutoring physics before that. I tutored high school, AP and college students in Physics. I have a solid understanding of the class as well as teaching techniques to enhance the process. As someone who has a family full of physicists, I...
We have only had one session with Andrew so far, but my daughter who really HATES Physics and has never connected with a Physics tutor, said she liked him and thinks he can help. - Kathleen, 9 lessons with Andrew

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I obtained Ph.D. in physics from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and finished postdoc at Caltech.
I obtained Ph.D. in physics from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and finished postdoc at Caltech.

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I have extensive experience tutoring in physics, including high school level physics classes, including regular Physics, Physics Honors, AP Physics I, AP Physics II / AP Physics C, and at the collegiate level. I spent a significant portion of my undergraduate...
I have extensive experience tutoring in physics, including high school level physics classes, including regular Physics, Physics Honors, AP Physics I, AP Physics II / AP Physics C, and at the collegiate level. I spent a significant portion of my undergraduate...
Mayank helped my son clear up the concepts of AP Physics C Mech recently. As this AP Physics class needs a good hold of Calculus too, that my son had not finished yet, Mayank's expertise in both the areas really is a blessing. He ... - Sonali

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Ph.D. Candidate in Chemical Engineering, Stanford University B.S. Chemical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, Cornell University
Ph.D. Candidate in Chemical Engineering, Stanford University B.S. Chemical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, Cornell University

Near Los Gatos, CA
My primary goal for students is mastery of fundamentals, which I aim to develop through interactive problem solving and practice. I am always open to taking new students and focus on teaching calculus, physics, coding (MATLAB and Python), and standardized test math prep. Please reach out to me for more...
My primary goal for students is mastery of fundamentals, which I aim to develop through interactive problem solving and practice. I am always open to taking new students and focus on teaching calculus, physics, coding (MATLAB and Python), and standardized test math prep. Please reach out to me for more...
Not only is this guy a outright genius in his teaching style but in his knowledge of the topic. He really understood my standpoint and the need of urgency to help me in my MATLAB class and didn't hesitate to help me through my who... - Todd

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My PhD research focused on the climate evolution and habitability of rocky planets around long-lived stars. As an undergrad I studied astrophysics, culminating in my undergraduate thesis, where I explored the possibility of CPT symmetry violation in cosmology. During my master’s I studied the history of tectonics on...
My PhD research focused on the climate evolution and habitability of rocky planets around long-lived stars. As an undergrad I studied astrophysics, culminating in my undergraduate thesis, where I explored the possibility of CPT symmetry violation in cosmology. During my master’s I studied the history of tectonics on...

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At Stanford, I was the teaching assistant (TA) for Soft Matter: Rheology across three quarters, working with ~100 undergraduate and graduate students, and also tutored students in graduate-level Biomaterials and Polymer Physics classes at Stanford. I have three years of experience tutoring middle and high school...
At Stanford, I was the teaching assistant (TA) for Soft Matter: Rheology across three quarters, working with ~100 undergraduate and graduate students, and also tutored students in graduate-level Biomaterials and Polymer Physics classes at Stanford. I have three years of experience tutoring middle and high school...
My daughter enjoyed her class and thinks she’s very knowledgeable on both math and chemistry. It was a great help in her test prep. - Felicia, 3 lessons with Audrey

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With a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech - one of the nation's top engineering schools - I understand that lasting success in math comes from understanding the why behind the concepts, not simply memorizing steps or formulas. I work with students who: • Are in Grades 5–12 • Are...
With a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech - one of the nation's top engineering schools - I understand that lasting success in math comes from understanding the why behind the concepts, not simply memorizing steps or formulas. I work with students who: • Are in Grades 5–12 • Are...
We are so glad we found Sweta. My son started working with her about a year ago through in-person tutoring for SAT Math preparation. She quickly identified and closed his learning gaps across Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and St... - Andy, 17 lessons with Sweta

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I graduated from Biola University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a 3.997 GPA, earning A’s in both semesters of university physics. I also scored a perfect 132 in the Chemical and Physical Foundations section of the MCAT, which heavily tests the application of physics concepts. I have...
I graduated from Biola University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a 3.997 GPA, earning A’s in both semesters of university physics. I also scored a perfect 132 in the Chemical and Physical Foundations section of the MCAT, which heavily tests the application of physics concepts. I have...
We can see the progress and improvement. Thank you so much. Looking forward to the next lesson. We will practice by ourselves in the meantime. - Christian, 8 lessons with Jonah

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I have worked with students taking honors physics, AP physics, and college physics. I used the principles of physics extensively while I was working as a hardware engineer. Now, as a tutor, I am able to relate real world situations to the material being learned.
I have worked with students taking honors physics, AP physics, and college physics. I used the principles of physics extensively while I was working as a hardware engineer. Now, as a tutor, I am able to relate real world situations to the material being learned.
I have been tutoring with Clark for Organic chemistry for a few months now, and am very happy to be learning from him. He is very knowledgeable on the subject and if I ask him to go over a certain part he goes into detail regardin... - Padma, 24 lessons with Clark

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I am a theoretical physicist and have helped with all kinds of physics and math many ap and university students before and currently.
I am a theoretical physicist and have helped with all kinds of physics and math many ap and university students before and currently.
Sotirios was very patient with our daughter to teach her AP Physics C (3rd year of physics). They discussed limits first. In particular they saw some examples of limits and the technical definition of limits as introduced by Cauch... - Sonya, 2 lessons with Sotirios

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B.S. Physics: U.C. Santa Barbara M.S. Physics (emphasis in Optics): San Diego State University Ph.D. Applied Science (Applied Physics): U.C. Davis (research performed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) Journals and Conferences Co-author of 4 academic journal papers, 3 symposium...
B.S. Physics: U.C. Santa Barbara M.S. Physics (emphasis in Optics): San Diego State University Ph.D. Applied Science (Applied Physics): U.C. Davis (research performed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) Journals and Conferences Co-author of 4 academic journal papers, 3 symposium...
Jeff is enthusiastic and thorough he takes time and has incredible knowledge of physics. He has made a huge difference in my son's understanding and in improving his grade to a solid A. - Dylan , 2 lessons with Jeff

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While I was completing my undergrad at UC Davis, I tutored algebra-based physics for other college students. Some of my top subjects include thermodynamics, kinematics, force/torque, and electricity and magnetism. I am happy to help my students improve physics understanding through practice problems...
While I was completing my undergrad at UC Davis, I tutored algebra-based physics for other college students. Some of my top subjects include thermodynamics, kinematics, force/torque, and electricity and magnetism. I am happy to help my students improve physics understanding through practice problems...

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I am experienced in tutoring high-school and college-level physics (including relativity and quantum mechanics at Stanford and Santa Clara University), in physics test prep (SAT Physics Subject test, AP Physics 1, and AP Physics 2, (the old AP Physics B), and AP Physics...
I am experienced in tutoring high-school and college-level physics (including relativity and quantum mechanics at Stanford and Santa Clara University), in physics test prep (SAT Physics Subject test, AP Physics 1, and AP Physics 2, (the old AP Physics B), and AP Physics...
Leon is a dream come true. He is able to explain the unexplainable, and make it make sense. He is an excellent tutor and we have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who needs help with Physics! - Julianne, 3 lessons with Leon

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I passed the subject test I worked about ten years as a senior physics teacher and head of physics department I have two masters degrees in teaching physics
I passed the subject test I worked about ten years as a senior physics teacher and head of physics department I have two masters degrees in teaching physics
Bilal is helping my son with high school physics which he is struggling with. He is very professional and knowledgeable on the subject and can also help my son on Algebra as well. He is an amazing tutor and we are happy to have ... - Dino, 29 lessons with BILAL

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I tutor across an array of physics topics including general physics - both calculus and algebra based, classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics at an undergraduate level, as well as high school physics and AP Physics 1, 2, and C (mechanics and electricity and magnetism). I...
I tutor across an array of physics topics including general physics - both calculus and algebra based, classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics at an undergraduate level, as well as high school physics and AP Physics 1, 2, and C (mechanics and electricity and magnetism). I...
Raphael's tutoring sessions were a game-changer for my daughter. She went from being confused by several physics concepts she was learning in high school to being "crystal clear" (her words) and confident on those topics. She sai... - Christine, 62 lessons with Raphael

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Besides that, I teach college and high school science courses: Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Biology and Math. I have a degree in Biochemistry from UCLA where I did a research on material chemistry. I have tutored introductory General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Math; however, my...
Besides that, I teach college and high school science courses: Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Biology and Math. I have a degree in Biochemistry from UCLA where I did a research on material chemistry. I have tutored introductory General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Math; however, my...

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I have an advanced degrees in Physics (MS and PhD) and am considered as a subject matter expert in my academic area by my peers. I have taught this subject to students with varying level of expertise with great success
I have an advanced degrees in Physics (MS and PhD) and am considered as a subject matter expert in my academic area by my peers. I have taught this subject to students with varying level of expertise with great success
Prashant was able to break down difficult physics concepts so that I can understand them clearly and on a more fundamental level. I look forward to more sessions with him! - Riya, 7 lessons with Prashant

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3+ yrs tutoring honors and AP Physics
3+ yrs tutoring honors and AP Physics
I studied with the help of Alex for one semester and saw a drastic change in performance after his lessons. My performance during the first semester of 10th grade was constantly at a borderline C-. My test results always came up d... - Donnesh, 20 lessons with Alex

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I have tutored Physics extensively since my college years. I have also been a physics instructor at San Jose state and have a masters degree in Physics.
I have tutored Physics extensively since my college years. I have also been a physics instructor at San Jose state and have a masters degree in Physics.
My son needed a few calculus lessons to catch up on a few topics that he needed for his physics class (he’s taking calculus concurrently and hasn’t learned the topics yet). Daniel was able to help him learned in just 3 sessions. ... - Phung, 3 lessons with Daniel

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14 years of teaching physics and chemistry at University of California, Berkeley
14 years of teaching physics and chemistry at University of California, Berkeley
Khoi is a very passionate tutor who enjoys working with and helping his students. I worked with Khoi on MCAT Physics and was impressed with not only his knowledge, but also his experience as a tutor. He shared helpful insight into... - Tiffany

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As a retired Physics Ph.D. from the University of California (SD), I've been tutoring math and physics for over 3 years. My AP Math and Physics students regularly score 5 in SAT AP tests or in the top 5% tiles! I enjoy seeing students' eyes lighting up when I show them how to work out...
As a retired Physics Ph.D. from the University of California (SD), I've been tutoring math and physics for over 3 years. My AP Math and Physics students regularly score 5 in SAT AP tests or in the top 5% tiles! I enjoy seeing students' eyes lighting up when I show them how to work out...
Outstanding knowledge of Python, Physics, and calculus at a post doctoral level. Just brilliant and meticulous. Enjoyed all the interactions. Pleasure to work with. - Mike, 3 lessons with Peter

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Received an A in AP Physics and a 5 on the test as well as an A in college-level physics.
Received an A in AP Physics and a 5 on the test as well as an A in college-level physics.

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I have been tutoring physics since 2013
I have been tutoring physics since 2013
My son enjoys his lesson with Howard. Howard is patient and great in explaining complicated concepts. We have had several lessons with Howard, my son now don't find Physics as a difficult subject as he had thought before. - Alvin, 12 lessons with Howard

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During my time in high school and college, I have taken 3 years of physics, including high school physics, AP Physics C, and intensive introductory physics in college, receiving an A in each class and a 5 on the AP test. My mechanical engineering bachelor's degree and upcoming aerospace...
During my time in high school and college, I have taken 3 years of physics, including high school physics, AP Physics C, and intensive introductory physics in college, receiving an A in each class and a 5 on the AP test. My mechanical engineering bachelor's degree and upcoming aerospace...
We contacted Henry to help our daughter with her science fair engineering project, and it was one of the best decisions we made this year. From the first session to the last, he was a patient, organized and encouraging guide. Fir... - Sheza, 13 lessons with Henry
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