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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...
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...
Sean helped me with some general chemistry tutoring. I'm a very rusty, untraditional student. Currently pursuing a second career. That being said, I haven't been to school formally in about 10 years. Sean met me where I was at and... - Chris, 3 lessons with Sean

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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 of physics with calculus, from mechanics to electricity and...
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 of physics with calculus, from mechanics to electricity and...
Trevor was a huge help for me in my Optoelectronics class. This class included quantum mechanics, semiconductor physics, band-gap engineering, LEDs and more! He was always prepared before our sessions to make sure our time was spe... - Michael, 2 lessons with Trevor

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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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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...
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...

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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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Oleg helped my AP Physics student out of a bind and on short notice so grateful. He was good at the subject very knowledgeable and taught some ideas my son didn’t know. - Jennifer

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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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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

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I hold an M.S. in Computer Science from UC San Diego and have over six years of experience tutoring high school and college students in STEM subjects, including physics. I scored a 5 on AP Physics C and help with mechanics, electricity and magnetism, kinematics, forces, energy, and AP Physics exam...
I hold an M.S. in Computer Science from UC San Diego and have over six years of experience tutoring high school and college students in STEM subjects, including physics. I scored a 5 on AP Physics C and help with mechanics, electricity and magnetism, kinematics, forces, energy, and AP Physics exam...
Nick is teaching me math and machine learning. He is truly talented at breaking down complex topics into understandable explanations. Combined with his in depth knowledge of the fundamentals, he truly speeds up your learning. I... - Franco, 3 lessons with Nicholas

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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...
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...
Dr C really knows how to communicate complex Physics concepts and help the student learn through a patient style approach to transmitting knowledge. - L, 17 lessons with Brian

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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...
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...
Theodore was very helpful in teaching my AP physics and helped provide an easier understanding of the subject. I totally recommend and he helped me with my ap exam! - Natalie, 8 lessons with Theodore

Redwood City, CA
My approach to physics is grounded in my direct experience as a High School Physics Teacher, where I designed curriculum and taught both New York Regents and AP Physics courses. This classroom experience is complemented by my time as a CRLA-certified Peer Tutor at UMass Amherst, where I tutored...
My approach to physics is grounded in my direct experience as a High School Physics Teacher, where I designed curriculum and taught both New York Regents and AP Physics courses. This classroom experience is complemented by my time as a CRLA-certified Peer Tutor at UMass Amherst, where I tutored...
Donnie was really helpful with our son’s AP physics work. He had a really good approach to determining what aspects of his curriculum needed work and how to help him get a better approach to tackling problems. - Shane

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***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...
***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...

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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....
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....
My son has had two sessions with Beatriz thus far and I can’t say enough great things about her. She’s very flexible with her schedule and always accommodating. My son is in chemistry honors and has been struggling since the begin... - Jayden, 5 lessons with Beatriz

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Extensive teaching experience, including AP Physics.
Extensive teaching experience, including AP Physics.
Ian worked with my 17 year old daughter, tutoring her in AP Physics. Without his assistance, my daughter would not have achieved a high mark on her AP exam. While talented academically, Physics just wouldn’t seem to conceptually c... - Jennifer

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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

Redwood City, CA
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.
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.
My son wanted a few days of tutoring right before his physics final exam to clarify several new concepts. I needed to find a physics expert fast that could jump right in and get the job done. Michael was quick to respond to my "... - John, 2 lessons with Michael

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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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I am a tutor specializing in both Math and Physics. I have a Bachelors, Masters and PhD in Physics. I have loved teaching since I was a kid (completely true - ask my mom) :) While at U.C. Santa Barbara as an undergraduate, I was given the chance to be TA in a freshman physics class and to teach as...
I am a tutor specializing in both Math and Physics. I have a Bachelors, Masters and PhD in Physics. I have loved teaching since I was a kid (completely true - ask my mom) :) While at U.C. Santa Barbara as an undergraduate, I was given the chance to be TA in a freshman physics class and to teach as...
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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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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I have been tutoring physics since 2013
I have been tutoring physics since 2013
Howard is very patient and helpful during our tutor sessions. he puts complicated physics concepts into simpler terms for me to understand. he his helping me greatly - Nima , 9 lessons with Howard

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In high school I got 5's on both AP Physics C exams (Mechanics and E&M). Today I hold an M.Sc. in Mathematics and have a strong background in mathematical physics as well as physics more generally. I enjoy finding useful analogies and building on diverse intuitive frameworks, allowing me...
In high school I got 5's on both AP Physics C exams (Mechanics and E&M). Today I hold an M.Sc. in Mathematics and have a strong background in mathematical physics as well as physics more generally. I enjoy finding useful analogies and building on diverse intuitive frameworks, allowing me...
John is absolutley amazing and exceptionally helpful. He excels in making concepts easy to understand. John is very patient and has an incredible ability to assess areas of weakness and tailor his approach according to his student... - Eugene, 25 lessons with John

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I have worked as a Physics tutor with students ranging from high school to AP to college level. I have sufficient understanding to the materials and the ideas relating to basic Physics
I have worked as a Physics tutor with students ranging from high school to AP to college level. I have sufficient understanding to the materials and the ideas relating to basic Physics
Samuel is a superb teacher. I am a visual and auditory learner, but in science there are certain concepts that can be very abstract. As a result, the tutor needs to be able to know how to explain and show things very well visually... - Shayna

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I graduated from college with a B.S. in biological science and a 3.997 GPA. I have tutored many high school physics students in the past few years and took many APs in high school, including science APs such as Chemistry and Physics. I have completed semester-long university courses in Physics 1 as...
I graduated from college with a B.S. in biological science and a 3.997 GPA. I have tutored many high school physics students in the past few years and took many APs in high school, including science APs such as Chemistry and Physics. I have completed semester-long university courses in Physics 1 as...
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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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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33 Physics lessons
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