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I graduated with a Bachelor's from Caltech and an Master's and Ph.D from Stanford, all in mechanical engineering. My PhD research was in computational fluid dynamics. I have experience in math, physics, and computer science. I have always loved teaching and helping others. I have a long background in...
I graduated with a Bachelor's from Caltech and an Master's and Ph.D from Stanford, all in mechanical engineering. My PhD research was in computational fluid dynamics. I have experience in math, physics, and computer science. I have always loved teaching and helping others. I have a long background in...

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I hold a PhD in Physics, and have taught in both college and high school settings. Currently I am teaching high school in DC after teaching in VA for over 10 years. BEfore that I taught in NC and SC for over 10 years. I am presently certified in both VA and DC. I have been tutoring students for over 10 years.
I hold a PhD in Physics, and have taught in both college and high school settings. Currently I am teaching high school in DC after teaching in VA for over 10 years. BEfore that I taught in NC and SC for over 10 years. I am presently certified in both VA and DC. I have been tutoring students for over 10 years.
Thomas tutored me in physics 1. He helped me understand the concepts. His clear explanations facilitated learning the material. I completed assignments I did not understand with ease, after his session. I would highly recommend ... - Emily, 2 lessons with Thomas

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Hello! My name is Nasser, and I’m passionate about helping students build confidence in math. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering and my Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science. I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering, where I use math every day...
Hello! My name is Nasser, and I’m passionate about helping students build confidence in math. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering and my Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science. I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering, where I use math every day...
My 7th grade son is benefiting from working with Nasser. He's patient, encouraging, and good at identifying what my son understands and where he needs extra support. I appreciate that he was willing to extend a session when they w... - Jeannine, 15 lessons with Nasser

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I have taught math and physics for more than 20 years at the university level and high school level. Now I am tutoring math and physics at the university and high school level.
I have taught math and physics for more than 20 years at the university level and high school level. Now I am tutoring math and physics at the university and high school level.
I couldn't understand some important physics concept, such as Flux, magnetic fields, and Maxwell's equations. He is very good at explaining things in an easy way, so I can understand many important concepts now. I highly recommend... - Yong Ha, 12 lessons with Yoonsik

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I hold an M.A. from Yale and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Brown University. I've spent over a decade helping students succeed in Physics—from introductory coursework through the AP exam. I was also invited to serve as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Brown to support both Physics and...
I hold an M.A. from Yale and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Brown University. I've spent over a decade helping students succeed in Physics—from introductory coursework through the AP exam. I was also invited to serve as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Brown to support both Physics and...
Very prompt in responding and my daughter truly liked his way of teaching style. She was stuck with various AP Physics1 questions before the exam and he really helped her understand the concepts. I would definitely recommend him:)... - Manmeet

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I am an experienced math tutor who has worked at George Mason University Math Learning Center for about three years, where I tutored students in variety of math courses such as algebra, probability, and calculus. I have a strong passion for teaching and more importantly I have been highly successful in transferring my...
I am an experienced math tutor who has worked at George Mason University Math Learning Center for about three years, where I tutored students in variety of math courses such as algebra, probability, and calculus. I have a strong passion for teaching and more importantly I have been highly successful in transferring my...
Mr Kaveh is an excellent teacher in Precalculus and Calculus. He helped my son to clear Precalculus and also now helping in Calculus. Vey detailed and clear in his concepts and effective in communication - Saugata, 10 lessons with Seyed Kaveh

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I currently enjoy tutoring the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT tests. I also tutor math, statistics, and economics at all levels. I received a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from The George Washington University. I...
I currently enjoy tutoring the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT tests. I also tutor math, statistics, and economics at all levels. I received a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from The George Washington University. I...

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You can read my Wyzant profile to get and idea of my physics background.
You can read my Wyzant profile to get and idea of my physics background.

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I achieved a perfect score of 1600 on the SAT, alongside 800s in SAT Chemistry and Math Level 2, as well as a 1490 on the PSAT. My academic journey includes AP scores of 5 in Computer Science A, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Chemistry, Calculus BC, Statistics, and Physics C, showcasing my diverse expertise...
I achieved a perfect score of 1600 on the SAT, alongside 800s in SAT Chemistry and Math Level 2, as well as a 1490 on the PSAT. My academic journey includes AP scores of 5 in Computer Science A, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Chemistry, Calculus BC, Statistics, and Physics C, showcasing my diverse expertise...
My daughter needed last minute help with a physics assignment and fortunately David was available and able to help her out. He explained everything clearly and she felt much better about her lab report. Highly recommended him! - Joanie, 4 lessons with David

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My experience includes one-on-one math tutoring across all levels and lecturing machine learning for high school students. I specialize in math, physics, computer science, and essay writing for college and TJ applications. In math, I teach everything from pre-algebra through AP Calculus BC, which I scored a 5...
My experience includes one-on-one math tutoring across all levels and lecturing machine learning for high school students. I specialize in math, physics, computer science, and essay writing for college and TJ applications. In math, I teach everything from pre-algebra through AP Calculus BC, which I scored a 5...

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I specialize in helping busy high school students score 5s on the AP Calculus Exam. Many students don’t have the time to prepare for this exam due to sports, extracurriculars, college applications, and other AP courses, or they lack the foundational math knowledge from previous courses. I offer FREE 15 minute...
I specialize in helping busy high school students score 5s on the AP Calculus Exam. Many students don’t have the time to prepare for this exam due to sports, extracurriculars, college applications, and other AP courses, or they lack the foundational math knowledge from previous courses. I offer FREE 15 minute...
I have tried several calculus tutors and without a doubt, James was the best. He is personable, encouraging, and patient whenever I don't understand something. He has truly made me love math again. I am having fun in math class be... - Isabella, 32 lessons with James

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I have been tutoring since 2010, where I started teaching high school algebra. I have also tutored college students in Chemistry (High School, First-Year college, Organic, and Physical Chemistry), Physics (High School and First-Year college), Biology (High School and First Year college), and Mathematics...
I have been tutoring since 2010, where I started teaching high school algebra. I have also tutored college students in Chemistry (High School, First-Year college, Organic, and Physical Chemistry), Physics (High School and First-Year college), Biology (High School and First Year college), and Mathematics...

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I have 37 years of music knowledge which started off as piano lessons and diversified into music production, sound engineering and recording. I have 9 years of substitute teaching experience combined in the Prince Georges and Montgomery County Public School system in Math, Sciences, Music, Physical Education,...
I have 37 years of music knowledge which started off as piano lessons and diversified into music production, sound engineering and recording. I have 9 years of substitute teaching experience combined in the Prince Georges and Montgomery County Public School system in Math, Sciences, Music, Physical Education,...

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I’m passionate about helping students and professionals build confidence in both STEM subjects and modern AI tools by making complex concepts approachable, practical, and easy to understand. I specialize in tutoring Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Physics, SAT/ACT preparation, and...
I’m passionate about helping students and professionals build confidence in both STEM subjects and modern AI tools by making complex concepts approachable, practical, and easy to understand. I specialize in tutoring Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Physics, SAT/ACT preparation, and...
Matthew W has been providing tutoring services for our son who is in 11th grade for a few months now. They meet weekly and focus on AP Physics and AP Pre-Calc topics. Matthew is very diligent in preparing for the topic of focus fo... - Whitney, 15 lessons with Matthew

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Physics is my undergraduate degree from Cornell University and the foundation of my PhD research at UC Berkeley and HHMI, where I apply optical and wave physics daily. I have 9 years of teaching physics at the high school and college level and won the best teaching assistant award four years running....
Physics is my undergraduate degree from Cornell University and the foundation of my PhD research at UC Berkeley and HHMI, where I apply optical and wave physics daily. I have 9 years of teaching physics at the high school and college level and won the best teaching assistant award four years running....
Deepika brought me from a struggling students to scoring perfect scores on my physics tests. She is incredibly smart and has a unique way of explaining concepts. She is dedicated to her students and truly cares about their success... - Brad, 22 lessons with Deepika

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I'm passionate about using the knowledge and experience I have gained throughout college and high school to help students succeed. My undergraduate curriculum required advanced studies in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science. In these rigorous high-level STEM courses, I received all...
I'm passionate about using the knowledge and experience I have gained throughout college and high school to help students succeed. My undergraduate curriculum required advanced studies in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science. In these rigorous high-level STEM courses, I received all...

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I hold New York teaching certificates for Physics, Chemistry and General Science and a New Jersey teaching certificate for the Physical Sciences. My two BS degrees at the University of Florida includes the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education program. Beyond my Clemson University...
I hold New York teaching certificates for Physics, Chemistry and General Science and a New Jersey teaching certificate for the Physical Sciences. My two BS degrees at the University of Florida includes the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education program. Beyond my Clemson University...
Thomas has tutored our son in Physics, and he is a great teacher. He is punctual and gets to work immediately. His explanations are very thorough and he is enthusiastic about the topic. He also makes the student feel capable of... - Ana, 4 lessons with Thomas

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My last job outside of private tutoring was at a learning center where the most common request I received was helping students with physics. Specifically I have worked the most with AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C students but have also aided non-AP physics students and occasionally AP...
My last job outside of private tutoring was at a learning center where the most common request I received was helping students with physics. Specifically I have worked the most with AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C students but have also aided non-AP physics students and occasionally AP...
Doug worked with my son on Algebra over the course of a couple of months. Doug was extremely easy to communicate with and schedule with. He messaged us before each session and asked what we would like him to focus on during the se... - Michele, 13 lessons with Douglas

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I'm a biophysics concentrator with experience tutoring high school and college students in AP Physics, algebra-based, and calculus-based physics, in general. I teach both mechanics and electrodynamics.
I'm a biophysics concentrator with experience tutoring high school and college students in AP Physics, algebra-based, and calculus-based physics, in general. I teach both mechanics and electrodynamics.

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Additionally, I had tutored mechanics and electricity & magnetism at Bellevue and the University of Washington, and TA’d those classes at MIT for 3 semesters. After leaving Bellevue I applied my physics knowledge towards a second career in computational biophysics.
Additionally, I had tutored mechanics and electricity & magnetism at Bellevue and the University of Washington, and TA’d those classes at MIT for 3 semesters. After leaving Bellevue I applied my physics knowledge towards a second career in computational biophysics.

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Ph.D. in Physics
Ph.D. in Physics
Illa taught my daughter physics c i am very happy the way she taught my daughter, she knows what she is doing she really helped her with practice questions and was making sure she understands everything in detail looking forward f... - Hoorain

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Degree in Computer Engineering Courses taken: Ap Physics C: Mechanics (5), Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism, Digital Electronics, Discrete Signal Processing
Degree in Computer Engineering Courses taken: Ap Physics C: Mechanics (5), Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism, Digital Electronics, Discrete Signal Processing
Caroline was so incredibly helpful! While preparing for a math exam and competition, Caroline worked with me- step by step- until I completely understood the concept. She is very flexible and always prioritizes the student and the... - Lin, 14 lessons with Caroline

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I have more than 35 years experience at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center in studying and numerically modeling the physics of the Earth's Atmosphere/Land/Ocean System. I studied Physics in high school and as an undergrad at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I applied...
I have more than 35 years experience at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center in studying and numerically modeling the physics of the Earth's Atmosphere/Land/Ocean System. I studied Physics in high school and as an undergrad at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I applied...
Mark has been tutoring my son in Calculus and Physics II. He is very patient and inspiring. Mark has been able to focus on my son's strengths and opportunities for improvement and encourage him to improve in the areas that need he... - Robyn, 39 lessons with Mark

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I am an experienced educator in the field of physics and mathematics. I am qualified to tutor students in Physics, Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus. Since 2013 I have been teaching various physics courses in NOVA college and Montgomery College. I have taught in Yerevan State Engineering...
I am an experienced educator in the field of physics and mathematics. I am qualified to tutor students in Physics, Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus. Since 2013 I have been teaching various physics courses in NOVA college and Montgomery College. I have taught in Yerevan State Engineering...
Professor H responded to my message asking for help for a college-level physics lab very fast. He was very easy to talk to. When the session started, he went over basic physics concepts that were needed to complete the lab, and th... - Tina

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I like to use analogies to help explain the physics behind real life events and phenomena that range from quarks (atomic and subatomic particle events) to quasars (massive stars, solar systems,and galaxies). I am a scientist and engineer by training with my major areas of interest and training in science focused...
I like to use analogies to help explain the physics behind real life events and phenomena that range from quarks (atomic and subatomic particle events) to quasars (massive stars, solar systems,and galaxies). I am a scientist and engineer by training with my major areas of interest and training in science focused...
Otto taught me a broad range of physics concepts, which I loved. Everything from Newtonian physics to quantum physics and black holes. He’s an excellent teacher - Catherine
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