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I have tutored since my sophomore year in high school and it has been 7 or so years since. I started tutoring and helping family friends' kids with time management and study skills. Then I started creating study guides and made a website for my friends for AP classes we were all in so that we could prepare for the AP...
I have tutored since my sophomore year in high school and it has been 7 or so years since. I started tutoring and helping family friends' kids with time management and study skills. Then I started creating study guides and made a website for my friends for AP classes we were all in so that we could prepare for the AP...

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Mohammad is a medical student and experienced MCAT tutor with a strong foundation in biochemistry, physics, and test-taking strategy. He graduated from Rice University with a double major in Biochemistry and Asian Studies, completed extensive research with four peer-reviewed publications, and earned a perfect...
Mohammad is a medical student and experienced MCAT tutor with a strong foundation in biochemistry, physics, and test-taking strategy. He graduated from Rice University with a double major in Biochemistry and Asian Studies, completed extensive research with four peer-reviewed publications, and earned a perfect...

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My approach is normally to engage students in more accessible examples of simpler models in Introductory Physics. The more popular AP subject examination attempts a broad rather than deep assessment of a student's command of the techniques of investigation of physical phenomena, and I prefer to...
My approach is normally to engage students in more accessible examples of simpler models in Introductory Physics. The more popular AP subject examination attempts a broad rather than deep assessment of a student's command of the techniques of investigation of physical phenomena, and I prefer to...
David has helped my 12th grade student in her AP calculus class. He has been very accommodating with scheduling and has even made himself available on short notice. I highly recommend him. David continues to instill confidence ... - Stacie, 10 lessons with David

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I am a retired physics professor with over 35+ years teaching experience. PhD in Physics from Columbia Univ. '85.
I am a retired physics professor with over 35+ years teaching experience. PhD in Physics from Columbia Univ. '85.
good knowledge of the topic/ subject. Goes to the depth of the topic before solving the problem. Guides with clear details. intuitive about the areas of concern and then guides forward. Covers basics and takes the knowledge f... - Seema

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Scored a 5 on the AP Physics 1 exam, which only 7.4% of test takers achieved. Received grade of "A" in both semesters of AP Physics 1. Vice-Captain of High School's Science Olympiad team, and competed in many physics-based events. National Merit Finalist
Scored a 5 on the AP Physics 1 exam, which only 7.4% of test takers achieved. Received grade of "A" in both semesters of AP Physics 1. Vice-Captain of High School's Science Olympiad team, and competed in many physics-based events. National Merit Finalist
Shayan is a great teacher. He is very knowledgeable and very patient, he explains everything so clearly, helping my daughter much better understand the concepts. He also has provided resources for her to practice and solve problem... - Min

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Is it possible to ace physics if you struggle with math? YES!!! I've helped fellow college students do it despite their struggles with math as basic as algebra. The secret? Lots of hours of practice, and someone to guide them. I can help you understand all of the nuances of physics questions so...
Is it possible to ace physics if you struggle with math? YES!!! I've helped fellow college students do it despite their struggles with math as basic as algebra. The secret? Lots of hours of practice, and someone to guide them. I can help you understand all of the nuances of physics questions so...

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Through self-study, I improved my MCAT score dramatically from a 506 diagnostic to a 525, earning perfect scores in the Chemistry/Physics, Biology/Biochemistry, and Psychology/Sociology sections. This journey gave me an in-depth understanding of the content, strategies, and study techniques needed...
Through self-study, I improved my MCAT score dramatically from a 506 diagnostic to a 525, earning perfect scores in the Chemistry/Physics, Biology/Biochemistry, and Psychology/Sociology sections. This journey gave me an in-depth understanding of the content, strategies, and study techniques needed...
Nathan is a great tutor, he breaks down questions in a way where it’s easy to follow through. Definitely recommend for chemistry and physics for the MCAT. - Yousif, 19 lessons with Nathan

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I have 3 years of experience tutoring physics at both the high school and college levels. I have worked as a college tutor, helping students in General Physics courses understand topics such as kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotational motion, and electricity and magnetism. I also support...
I have 3 years of experience tutoring physics at both the high school and college levels. I have worked as a college tutor, helping students in General Physics courses understand topics such as kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotational motion, and electricity and magnetism. I also support...
Truly an amazing tutor! I was struggling to understand the concepts, but he broke everything down in a way that made it easy to grasp. I felt so much more confident after each session. He also goes above and beyond to support his ... - Drishti, 5 lessons with Karim

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I have over four years of experience tutoring physics to high school and college students, helping them build strong conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. I earned an Associate’s degree in Physics and spent two years assisting a physics professor at a community college, supporting...
I have over four years of experience tutoring physics to high school and college students, helping them build strong conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. I earned an Associate’s degree in Physics and spent two years assisting a physics professor at a community college, supporting...

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Engineers apply Newton’s laws to predict how vehicles and machines will respond to external forces, ensuring they can operate safely and efficiently. Physics concepts are used in statics and dynamics to design jet engines, control heat transfer, and even optimize airflow around airplane wings. Physics...
Engineers apply Newton’s laws to predict how vehicles and machines will respond to external forces, ensuring they can operate safely and efficiently. Physics concepts are used in statics and dynamics to design jet engines, control heat transfer, and even optimize airflow around airplane wings. Physics...

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Bachelors of Science in Physics (high honors) Teaching experience in high school physics Tutoring experience in high school and college physics Undergraduate coursework: Introductory mechanics; special relativity; electricity and magnetism; quantum mechanics (two courses); field theory; theoretical...
Bachelors of Science in Physics (high honors) Teaching experience in high school physics Tutoring experience in high school and college physics Undergraduate coursework: Introductory mechanics; special relativity; electricity and magnetism; quantum mechanics (two courses); field theory; theoretical...
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

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...that everyone can understand. I have worked with math students who came in with a fear of math and have helped them be successful. I have worked with physics students bound for top 20 universities and helped them be successful. I pride myself in being able to help all students whereever they are. I currently ...
...that everyone can understand. I have worked with math students who came in with a fear of math and have helped them be successful. I have worked with physics students bound for top 20 universities and helped them be successful. I pride myself in being able to help all students whereever they are. I currently ...

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I have a degree in physics from UCI. I teach AP Physics C Mechanics and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism and have tutored physics for many years. I am certain I can help you and look forward to it!
I have a degree in physics from UCI. I teach AP Physics C Mechanics and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism and have tutored physics for many years. I am certain I can help you and look forward to it!

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Hi there, my name is Kianna! I am a second year medical student at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Prior to medical school, I graduated from UC San Diego (’23) earning Summa Cum Laude (top 2% of class) with a B.S. in Human Biology and a minor in linguistics. This is my second cycle advising...
Hi there, my name is Kianna! I am a second year medical student at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Prior to medical school, I graduated from UC San Diego (’23) earning Summa Cum Laude (top 2% of class) with a B.S. in Human Biology and a minor in linguistics. This is my second cycle advising...

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I have a PhD from the University of California, Irvine. I have helped numerous students numerous students succeed in their physics (including AP) courses. I have also taught at the university level, so am familiar with standards and expectations in higher education. My goal is to convey physics in a way...
I have a PhD from the University of California, Irvine. I have helped numerous students numerous students succeed in their physics (including AP) courses. I have also taught at the university level, so am familiar with standards and expectations in higher education. My goal is to convey physics in a way...

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I am a Physical Chemist and have taken about a half-dozen Physics college courses (in addition, I had a year of high school Advanced Placement Physics). Also, I have several undergraduate Physics textbooks at home, such as Benson and Halliday & Resnick, which should prove very useful in...
I am a Physical Chemist and have taken about a half-dozen Physics college courses (in addition, I had a year of high school Advanced Placement Physics). Also, I have several undergraduate Physics textbooks at home, such as Benson and Halliday & Resnick, which should prove very useful in...
Howard is incredibly knowledgeable in a large variety of chemistry and he has power points that he has created from teaching. I need the K.I.S. (Keep it simple) method and he teaches me exactly what I need to know in order to ge... - MICHAEL, 3 lessons with Howard

I am an Electrical + Computer Engineering honors student. I have taken all the physics, math, and programming courses offered by College Board (and have scored all 5s) as well as engineering courses at UT including Software Design in...
I am an Electrical + Computer Engineering honors student. I have taken all the physics, math, and programming courses offered by College Board (and have scored all 5s) as well as engineering courses at UT including Software Design in...
Maya has been instrumental in my daughter's understanding of physics. She explains the lessons clearly, and since Maya began tutoring her, my daughter's comprehension of the subject has improved significantly. As a result, her gra... - Nidia, 22 lessons with Maya

Physics describes the fundamental interactions between matter and energy, and offers methods to quantify and understand the underlying mechanism of the physical systems that we interact with every day. I am well versed in the subject...
Physics describes the fundamental interactions between matter and energy, and offers methods to quantify and understand the underlying mechanism of the physical systems that we interact with every day. I am well versed in the subject...
He really know his Physics and help our son get thru a lot of work. Would highly recommend Trevor to anyone . thank you for all your help . He commands the subject and has a good vibe for teaching . - ANTONIO, 51 lessons with Trevor

Having completed 2 semesters of Physics in college as well as heavily used physics concepts in my Electrical Engineering degree, I am an excellent tutor in Physics related courses. I specialize in drawing a comparison between...
Having completed 2 semesters of Physics in college as well as heavily used physics concepts in my Electrical Engineering degree, I am an excellent tutor in Physics related courses. I specialize in drawing a comparison between...
Ms. Zakiyyah is exceptional as a tutor. By the end of the first session, my son's confidence in math was on the way back up. Ms. Zakiyyah quickly figured out what my son did or did not know, and started on problems that would give... - Roland, 28 lessons with Zakiyyah

PhD in Physics with 2000+ hrs tutoring AP students and 10+ yrs university teaching. I help students master Mechanics, E&M, Optics, and Thermodynamics, prepare for all four AP Physics exams, and consistently raise grades 1–2...
PhD in Physics with 2000+ hrs tutoring AP students and 10+ yrs university teaching. I help students master Mechanics, E&M, Optics, and Thermodynamics, prepare for all four AP Physics exams, and consistently raise grades 1–2...
Michael has been a godsend for AP Physics 1! My daughter had been unfortunate to have a unreliable high school physics teacher, which is problematic for a budding engineering/astrophysics student. From the start, Michael has been... - Michelle, 14 lessons with Michael

Besides obtaining a formal education in physics (Bachelor's and Master's), I have 6 years of extensive physics tutoring experience, from high school physics, to AP Physics, to college physics, to...
Besides obtaining a formal education in physics (Bachelor's and Master's), I have 6 years of extensive physics tutoring experience, from high school physics, to AP Physics, to college physics, to...
Mr. Nicholas P. is a very devoted and knowledgeable teacher. He has made learning AP Physics 1 simpler and more affordable for my daughter. He is very patient, passionate, and takes the time to explain everything clearly. He’s als... - Jewel, 51 lessons with Nicholas

15 years of experience teaching high school physics. I can also help with AP physics 1. I am an expert in the physics of kinematics, dynamics, rotational motion, momentum, kinetic and potential energy, thermodynamics,...
15 years of experience teaching high school physics. I can also help with AP physics 1. I am an expert in the physics of kinematics, dynamics, rotational motion, momentum, kinetic and potential energy, thermodynamics,...
Scott was an amazing AP Bio tutor for my twins. Not only did he help them do exceptionally well in the class - each maintaining an A or A+ for the entire year - they felt confident and prepared for this week's AP exam. They truly ... - Caren, 29 lessons with Scott

I have been tutoring physics for nearly 15 years (both high school and college). I am currently teaching AP physics C.
I have been tutoring physics for nearly 15 years (both high school and college). I am currently teaching AP physics C.
Jennifer is the BEST AP Physics and AP Calculus Tutor, hands down. She takes concepts that are very challenging and breaks them down into simple parts. She is patient, encouraging, and inspiring! I took AP Calculus B/C last year a... - Ross, 81 lessons with Jennifer

I specialize in AP Physics and AP Calculus. I tutored & coached many students for both AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C (both Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism) exams. I am a theoretical physicist with a PhD from UC...
I specialize in AP Physics and AP Calculus. I tutored & coached many students for both AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C (both Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism) exams. I am a theoretical physicist with a PhD from UC...
I have two sons, who have always been schooled online, and are used to independent study and are high achievers, having straight As in all honors and AP courses. As seniors, they took “AP Physics C: Mechanics” and “AP Physics C... - Renny, 33 lessons with Ahmet

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Physics tutor for 10+ years
Caleb is great. My professor would take an hour to explain something, and I’d still be lost, but Caleb could break it down in five minutes and it would just make sense. His understanding of physics is next-level, and he really hel... - Sean, 38 lessons with Caleb
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