The Best Physics Tutors in Portola Valley, CA

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...See Jonah's full profile

Also, having progressed as a high schooler in the Bay Area, I know firsthand the difficulties of navigating high school examinations including the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. I have achieved exceptional scores on such standardized exams, including: PSAT: 1440, ACT: 35, AP Physics 1: 5, AP Physics 2: 4, AP...See Brandon's full profile

My approach to physics is grounded in a year teaching high school physics, at both the College-Prep and AP levels. I improved on the existing curriculum for the College-Prep course, and built the AP curriculum from scratch after the teacher I replaced left two weeks into the school year having only prepared...See Donnie's full profile

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...See Leon'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

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

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

I am a former Northwestern student with extensive tutoring experience at all levels, including elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. 99th percentile SAT score and got 5s on Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. A little bit about myself: when I'm not tutoring, I like to watch football and...See Sheldon's full profile

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

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

I am a theoretical physicist and have helped with all kinds of physics and math many ap and university students before and currently.See Sotirios'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

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...See Mayank'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

Perfect 5 scorer on both AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Mechanics with near-perfect scores on official CollegeBoard practice tests. I break down complex physics concepts into intuitive frameworks that make problem-solving second nature. Through my personalized instruction, students learn to approach...See Theodore'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

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

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...See Henry's full profile

Tired of not understanding what's going on in your math and science classes? Want to understand the material better before your final? Need to prepare for the SAT, ACT, GRE, or MCAT? Want guidance as you navigate the overwhelming college or graduate school admissions process? I can help you! I earned my Ph.D. and M.S....See Beatriz's full profile

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

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

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Extensive teaching experience, including AP Physics.See Ian'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