The Best Physics Tutors in Palo Alto, CA

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...See Raphael's full profile

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...See Matthew's full profile

Coursework Included: Mechanics Waves Quantum Mechanics Thermodynamics and Statistical Thermodynamics (Chemical Engineering) Transport Phenomena (Chemical Engineering) Optics Laboratory Electronics (As student and TA) Physical Biology of the Cell Signaling and Mechanics in Morphogenesis Partial Differential...See John's full profile

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...See Kat's full profile

Physics is often more difficult than math. It requires some insights into the law of physics. You could acquire these insights either by yourself with some serious thinking and considerable amount of time or someone could give you hints and point you to the right direction. That is when a physicist can help...See Brian's full profile

I came up here from Pasadena where I worked as a post doc and staff scientist at the California Institute of Technology. I have a PhD in Physics from Dalhousie University with many years (1000's of hours) of experience teaching high school and university level physics in a one-on-one or group setting....See John's full profile

Hello, I’m a dedicated tutor with a strong background in science and technology, holding a B.S. in Biology from UC Davis and an M.S. in Biotechnology from Stanford. I specialize in teaching science and mathematics, helping students build a deep understanding of complex concepts. Beyond academics, my love for...See Sean's full profile

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...See Jonathan's full profile

I am a computer engineer from San Jose, California. I have been tutoring students with engineering and mathematics subjects for more than one year both in person and on Wyzant. I have experience as a software engineer, firmware engineer, and electronics engineer. I have expertise in programming languages such as C,...See Gabriel's full profile

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Science and Scientific Computing, complemented by a background as a Rocket Scientist at NASA. My extensive expertise in physics and mathematics forms a robust foundation for my tutoring. With a results-driven focus and a compassionate...See Lucy's full profile

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...See Peter's full profile

My PhD is in elementary particle physics, and I have extensive learning and teaching experience in the major areas of physics at up to the university graduate level.See Michael's full profile

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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.See Daniel's full profile

I hold an M.S. in Electrical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Michigan, and completed postdoctoral training in Electrical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). I am a former tenured professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, where I...See Mike's full profile

Extensive teaching experience, including AP Physics.See Ian's full profile

***Currently full for consistent/weekly clients - but open for special exam/final sessions or to fill in occasionally Hi, my name is Lindsey, I am a 26 year old postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University. I am from Youngstown, OH, and moved to the bay area last year. I have a PhD in biomedical engineering from Case...See Lindsey's full profile

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.See Clark's full profile

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...See Audrey's full profile

I have been tutoring physics since 2013See Howard's full profile

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...See Jeff's full profile

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...See Hannah's full profile

Received an A in AP Physics and a 5 on the test as well as an A in college-level physics.See Coleman's full profile

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...See Andrew's full profile

My professional experience at Tesla and SpaceX has given me a strong foundation in the practical applications of engineering, particularly in structural engineering and mechanical systems. This hands-on experience has strengthened my knowledge in key areas of math, physics, and engineering mechanics, which I now...See Erfan's full profile