Joey S.
4 Physics lessons
I was has trouble understanding physics but David did a fantastic job of helping me to understand concepts and equations.
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The Best Physics Tutors in San Francisco, CA
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Shawn H.
30/hourNear San Francisco, CA
Tutor for all your Math, Physics, and Linguistics Needs
Graduated with B.S. in Physics and B.S. in Mathematics from the University of California, Davis. Emphasis on Theory, including graduate coursework in Beyond Standard Model and Quantum Field Theory.
5.0 (70)
250 hours tutoring
Graduated with B.S. in Physics and B.S. in Mathematics from the University of California, Davis. Emphasis on Theory, including graduate coursework in Beyond Standard Model and Quantum Field Theory.
Randy B.
160/hourNear San Francisco, CA
UCLA Engineer, AP Physics Tutor, 10+ Years Tutoring Experience
Often considered the most challenging of the science classes, the key to mastering physics is to both create accurate diagrams and properly labeling variables. It's also important to understand the difference between diagrams that describe the "Net action" (which describe the physical result,...
5.0 (633)
2,536 hours tutoring
Often considered the most challenging of the science classes, the key to mastering physics is to both create accurate diagrams and properly labeling variables. It's also important to understand the difference between diagrams that describe the "Net action" (which describe the physical result,...
Good tutor!
He was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to research how to solve some of my AP physics problems. - Grace , 2 lessons with Randy
Jaden K.
50/hourSan Francisco, CA
Mathematics Tutor with Philosophical approaches! M.A. Hon. Math+Phil
MA Hons. Mathematics , AP Physics
5.0 (8)
60 hours tutoring
MA Hons. Mathematics , AP Physics
Griffin Z.
100/hourNear San Francisco, CA
UC Berkeley MechE PhD tutoring Advanced Physics for Engineers
I have taught or tutored for advanced high school and college physics courses, earned a perfect 5 on AP Physics C Mechanics and E&M, and have excelled in mechanical engineering courses (Thermodynamics, Solid Mechanics, Engineering Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Continuum Mechanics). I've...
5.0 (6)
14 hours tutoring
I have taught or tutored for advanced high school and college physics courses, earned a perfect 5 on AP Physics C Mechanics and E&M, and have excelled in mechanical engineering courses (Thermodynamics, Solid Mechanics, Engineering Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Continuum Mechanics). I've...
Vicram V.
50/hourNear San Francisco, CA
Experienced Tutor Specializing in JAVA, AP Physics, and AP CS
I'm Vicram, an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley studying Computer Science. I maintained a high GPA throughout high school and am well aware of the pressure to do well. I have gained scores of 4 on AP Computer Science, AP Physics 1 and C, and AP Language. I have gained scores of 5 on AP Calculus BC, AP...
5.0 (178)
346 hours tutoring
I'm Vicram, an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley studying Computer Science. I maintained a high GPA throughout high school and am well aware of the pressure to do well. I have gained scores of 4 on AP Computer Science, AP Physics 1 and C, and AP Language. I have gained scores of 5 on AP Calculus BC, AP...
Zoe D.
35/hourNear San Francisco, CA
PhD Scientist | STEM Tutoring, Entrance Exams/Apps, and Thesis Editing
Throughout my academic career, I have mentored undergraduate students, guided applicants through competitive admissions cycles, and edited complex scientific manuscripts for publication. I specialize in breaking down intimidating STEM concepts—whether in advanced mathematics, physics, biology, or...
5.0 (25)
63 hours tutoring
Throughout my academic career, I have mentored undergraduate students, guided applicants through competitive admissions cycles, and edited complex scientific manuscripts for publication. I specialize in breaking down intimidating STEM concepts—whether in advanced mathematics, physics, biology, or...
Zoe provides exactly the kind of support my student needs
My son has been struggling in Algebra 1 and in particular, has a number of assignments that he was given the opportunity to resubmit to bring is grade up. We are so fortunate to have found Zoe to help with this. She quickly came... - Christopher, 2 lessons with Zoe
Heng X.
80/hourSan Francisco, CA
Everything Math, Science and Chinese
Knowledge is always fascinating to me: a concept is not just a concept, it has an infinite number of aspects to be understood and appreciated. Any simple idea, be it Math, Physics, Biology or Chinese, is interconnected with all other ideas through humanity and history. At the deepest level, all knowledge is...
5.0 (561)
1,400 hours tutoring
Knowledge is always fascinating to me: a concept is not just a concept, it has an infinite number of aspects to be understood and appreciated. Any simple idea, be it Math, Physics, Biology or Chinese, is interconnected with all other ideas through humanity and history. At the deepest level, all knowledge is...
Outstanding!!
Heng distinguished herself as a truly first rate teacher. Her academic credentials are outstanding. What is more important is her caring and nurturing style where she seeks out the children's strengths to create a dynamic learni... - David, 41 lessons with Heng
Jennifer L.
30/hourNear San Francisco, CA
BS in Computer Science and 4+ Years of Using Physics
My first ever physics class was AP Physics A in senior year of high school. I passed that class with an A+ and a 5 on the exam! I then took Physics I in college and passed that class as well with an A+. I am here for all your AP Physics A / Physics I needs!
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5.0 (2)
10 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
My first ever physics class was AP Physics A in senior year of high school. I passed that class with an A+ and a 5 on the exam! I then took Physics I in college and passed that class as well with an A+. I am here for all your AP Physics A / Physics I needs!
Trevor K.
100/hourSan Francisco, CA
Masters of Science in Physics, 2+ Years of Tutoring Experience
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...
5.0 (182)
1,188 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Trevor’s active hours, which are 11:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.
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...
Very knowledgeable, patient and great teacher
My son just had his second lesson with Trevor and he has already learned so much. Trevor was very accommodating and came to tutor on the same day I contacted him. He is a great teacher and an expert in Physics. My son is growing m... - Terry, 5 lessons with Trevor
Jonathan B.
41/hourSan Francisco, CA
DAT Science Tutoring | UCSF Dental Student
Hello, I’m Jonathan! I’m an incoming dental student at the University of California, San Francisco and a Spring 2026 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Florida. I tutor DAT prep as well as science more broadly, especially Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. I work with pre-dental students,...
5.0 (3)
26 hours tutoring
Hello, I’m Jonathan! I’m an incoming dental student at the University of California, San Francisco and a Spring 2026 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Florida. I tutor DAT prep as well as science more broadly, especially Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. I work with pre-dental students,...
Nenad Z.
80/hourSan Francisco, CA
Math, Physics and Chemistry Tutor. Years of Experience!
I am a professional tutor in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. In 2007, I received a B.S in Chemistry from UC Berkeley with honors and since then, I have helped hundreds of students reach their full potential in Math and Science Classes. Over the past five years, I have tutored both privately and in many Bay...
4.9 (17)
65 hours tutoring
I am a professional tutor in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. In 2007, I received a B.S in Chemistry from UC Berkeley with honors and since then, I have helped hundreds of students reach their full potential in Math and Science Classes. Over the past five years, I have tutored both privately and in many Bay...
Bernard B.
100/hourSan Francisco, CA
Tutor: Programming, Statistics, Test Prep, Finance, Business
I have tutored AP Physics over the past year, and I can definitely help your student do well in Physics. I have a strong grounding in Math and Science subjects and earned A+ grades in all my college Math and Science subjects. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require help in Physics or...
4.9 (212)
845 hours tutoring
I have tutored AP Physics over the past year, and I can definitely help your student do well in Physics. I have a strong grounding in Math and Science subjects and earned A+ grades in all my college Math and Science subjects. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require help in Physics or...
Knowledgeable, flexible, and patient tutor.
Bernard is thorough, knowledgeable, and patient. He is also very flexible. Great tutor! He explains fundamental concepts and helps students work through their problems in an organized manner. - Tommie or Nichole, 17 lessons with Bernard
Jonah M.
60/hourNear San Francisco, CA
Circuits, Physics, and Math Tutor
I specialize in tutoring physics, math, and my favorite subject: electronic circuits. I am a recent grad from the electrical engineering program at UC Davis and have been tutoring physics, circuits, and math at the college level for a year and a half. Before tutoring college students, I tutored high school...
5.0 (1)
14 hours tutoring
I specialize in tutoring physics, math, and my favorite subject: electronic circuits. I am a recent grad from the electrical engineering program at UC Davis and have been tutoring physics, circuits, and math at the college level for a year and a half. Before tutoring college students, I tutored high school...
Gabriel R.
75/hourNear San Francisco, CA
Experienced High School Science and Math Teacher
I taught high school physics from conceptual through AP levels. BS in physics.
4.8 (134)
551 hours tutoring
I taught high school physics from conceptual through AP levels. BS in physics.
Patient tutor
Gabriel did a great job. Patient, knowledgeable and knows the topics. He explains the topics step by step so it is easy to understand it. Our daughter needs to do the AP Physics tests which are not a breeze. Hopefully Gabriel c... - Lydia
Arjun S.
99/hourSan Francisco, CA
Stanford Comp Sci/Math PhD with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience
My name is Arjun. I provide in person tutoring in the San Francisco Bay Area or online tutoring with a flexible time and travel schedule. I work at Stanford, I hold a PhD in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelors in Mathematics-Statistics from Columbia University. Over the years, I have tutored...
5.0 (10)
75 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on Arjun’s active hours, which are 7:00 am - 7:00 am UTC.
My name is Arjun. I provide in person tutoring in the San Francisco Bay Area or online tutoring with a flexible time and travel schedule. I work at Stanford, I hold a PhD in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelors in Mathematics-Statistics from Columbia University. Over the years, I have tutored...
Isabella J.
60/hourSan Francisco, CA
Physics & Math Tutoring for Lasting Understanding | Ivy Grad
Struggling with physics or math? You're not alone. I'm an Ivy League physics grad and former USC PhD researcher who knows how challenging these subjects can be. I break down intimidating topics into clear, manageable steps. My goal is to turn your frustration into confidence, whether you're...
5.0 (11)
36 hours tutoring
Struggling with physics or math? You're not alone. I'm an Ivy League physics grad and former USC PhD researcher who knows how challenging these subjects can be. I break down intimidating topics into clear, manageable steps. My goal is to turn your frustration into confidence, whether you're...
Great tutor
She is helping my daughter with her ap physics and ap pre cal. My daughter appreciates her tutoring style and commitment, and the way she takes time to make her understand the process of solving the problem. She also helps with ad... - Touhid , 3 lessons with Isabella
John B.
160/hourSan Francisco, CA
Mathematician with Strong Background in Physics
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...
5.0 (109)
296 hours tutoring
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...
Excellent Tutor!
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
Vincent S.
60/hourNear San Francisco, CA
Love to Teach and Love to Science
M. Sc. in Physics, University of Virginia, 2015 Instructor, Upward Bound Program University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Taught and tutored high school students in math and physics courses, coached and mentored high school students in college admission Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of...
4.9 (15)
48 hours tutoring
M. Sc. in Physics, University of Virginia, 2015 Instructor, Upward Bound Program University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA: Taught and tutored high school students in math and physics courses, coached and mentored high school students in college admission Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of...
Samuel H.
40/hourNear San Francisco, CA
Ph.D. with 7+years of Biology/Chemistry/Physics Tutoring Experience
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
4.9 (14)
53 hours tutoring
Response time: 42 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
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
Highly Recommend -Samuel is an Excellent Teacher
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
Nicholas H.
120/hourNear San Francisco, CA
UC Berkeley Instructor and PhD Student in Theoretical Physics
I am driven by the love of teaching physics to students and curious adults at all levels, and at any pace. Physics is an exceptionally challenging subject, and I am adamant in finding strategies for success for all kinds of students. Over the last five years, I have tutored high school physics, AP...
5.0 (140)
487 hours tutoring
I am driven by the love of teaching physics to students and curious adults at all levels, and at any pace. Physics is an exceptionally challenging subject, and I am adamant in finding strategies for success for all kinds of students. Over the last five years, I have tutored high school physics, AP...
Knowledgable, has great ways of explaining complicated ideas
I worked with Nicholas in between a couple of my tests for physics 2 and each time my test grades improved. An incredible option for those who want to not just learn physics, but understand the big ideas that come with it. - Ben, 3 lessons with Nicholas
Felex C.
60/hourSan Francisco, CA
Particle Physics Researcher - Learning physics is actually FUN
My tutoring expertise is in high school physics and college physics: High School Physics, Honors Physics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics B, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics SAT II, SAT Subject Test in Physics, Algebra-based College Physics,...
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5.0 (329)
1,285 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
My tutoring expertise is in high school physics and college physics: High School Physics, Honors Physics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics B, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics SAT II, SAT Subject Test in Physics, Algebra-based College Physics,...
Knowledgeable and understanding
My daughter really enjoyed her session and left feeling more confident with the material. She really appreciated the way he communicated. We will absolutely be using Felex again. - Jaime, 2 lessons with Felex
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David J.
267/hour11Yr Credentialed Pro(MSc):all Math,Calculus,Physics,Chemistry,SAT/ACT
AP Physics 1: 5 AP Physics 2: 5 College Engineering Physics: A Drawing on extensive experience and expertise, I possess a profound understanding of Physics, having taught and guided numerous students through the...
5.0 (949)
4,069 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response time is based on David’s active hours, which are 7:00 am - 7:00 am UTC.
AP Physics 1: 5 AP Physics 2: 5 College Engineering Physics: A Drawing on extensive experience and expertise, I possess a profound understanding of Physics, having taught and guided numerous students through the...
Simply the Best Tutor on Wyzant!
We feel incredibly fortunate to have found David after trying several other tutors. Over the course of 28 lessons, he has been an outstanding tutor for my son in both Algebra/SAT Math and Physics. David has a remarkable talent ... - Miller, 35 lessons with David
Craig S.
400/hourPatient, Practicing, and Successful AP Physics Teacher! Purdue degees.
I have my Physics degree from Purdue University, and I'm a licensed and practicing public high school teacher since 2000. I am currently teaching AP Physics C (Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism), AP Physics 1,...
5.0 (324)
840 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutesNote that average response time is based on Craig’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.
I have my Physics degree from Purdue University, and I'm a licensed and practicing public high school teacher since 2000. I am currently teaching AP Physics C (Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism), AP Physics 1,...
Very knowledgeable & helpful
Craig was an awesome Physics tutor for my high schooler child, giving all possible help in understanding several topics in AP mechanics, provided targeted practice lessons and helped him prepare for the tests, and all that in a ve... - Debnath, 18 lessons with Craig
Gideon N.
165/hourAP Physics Teacher - Transform Your Understanding of Physics!
I teach AP Physics 1, 2, and C and have been teaching physics since 2007. My goal is to help you get a 5 on your AP exam and develop a deep appreciation for the beauty of physics. You can watch videos of me teaching on my...
5.0 (131)
494 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutesNote that average response time is based on Gideon’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.
I teach AP Physics 1, 2, and C and have been teaching physics since 2007. My goal is to help you get a 5 on your AP exam and develop a deep appreciation for the beauty of physics. You can watch videos of me teaching on my...
Highly recommend!
Physics has been a more challenging subject for my daughter this past school year. In November she had expressed that she needed more one on one help to get a better understanding on certain units. Gideon has been working with her... - Sasha, 22 lessons with Gideon
Ahmet C.
325/hourAP Physics C, 1 and AP Calculus AB, BC Specialist. PhD UCB MSt Oxford
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...
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5.0 (505)
1,557 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response time is based on Ahmet’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 11:00 am UTC.
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...
Phenomenal tutor! A lifesaver! (Six 5s on AP exams)
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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Pooja K.
18 Physics lessons
I needed help with honors physics and decided to take tutoring from Vishal. Before I took tutoring, I always made Cs on my tests. After tutoring, I started making As. Vishal is always patient and takes the time to explain problems throughly. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a Physics tutor.
Cynthia S.
14 Physics lessons
Kate has been very helpful and supportive helping our daughter with her 9th grade physics. Our daughter has a mild learning disability and Kate has worked effectively with her so that she feels confident with her physics material. Further, Kate is reliable, patient and skilled. Highly recommend her.
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