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Khoi N. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Khoi N.
90/hour

San Jose, CA

Physics, Science, and Math Genius

14 years of teaching physics and chemistry at University of California, Berkeley

4.9 (569)
90/hour
3,853 hours tutoring

14 years of teaching physics and chemistry at University of California, Berkeley

Peter L. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Peter L.
60/hour

San Jose, CA

Experienced Math and Physics tutor

As a retired Physics Ph.D. from the University of California (SD), I've been tutoring math and physics for over 3 years. My AP Math and Physics students regularly score 5 in SAT AP tests or in the top 5% tiles! I enjoy seeing students' eyes lighting up when I show them how to work out...

4.8 (66)
60/hour
160 hours tutoring

As a retired Physics Ph.D. from the University of California (SD), I've been tutoring math and physics for over 3 years. My AP Math and Physics students regularly score 5 in SAT AP tests or in the top 5% tiles! I enjoy seeing students' eyes lighting up when I show them how to work out...

Oleg K. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Oleg K.
80/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Math competitions AMC10-12, AIME, Physics (f=ma) , SAS/SQL

Moscow Phystech

4.9 (214)
80/hour
845 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Moscow Phystech

Brandon W. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brandon W.
30/hour

Near San Jose, CA

UC Berkeley MechE Undergraduate Tutoring Math and Physics

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...

5.0 (20)
30/hour
55 hours tutoring

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...

Leon Z. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Leon Z.
1000/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Physics, math — Improve your scores greatly, quickly, and pleasantly!

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...

5.0 (217)
1000/hour
1,358 hours tutoring

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...

Sean P. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sean P.
80/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Stanford Grad For Mathematics / Science / English

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...

5.0 (5)
80/hour
70 hours tutoring

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...

Daniel O. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel O.
50/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Masters in Computational Physics with 20+ years tutoring experience

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.

4.8 (68)
50/hour
410 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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.

Clark M. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Clark M.
125/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Master's degree in Chemisty tutoring full time since 2013

I have worked with students taking honors physics, AP physics, and college physics. I used the principles of physics extensively while I was working as a hardware engineer. Now, as a tutor, I am able to relate real world situations to the material being learned.

4.9 (255)
125/hour
1,117 hours tutoring

I have worked with students taking honors physics, AP physics, and college physics. I used the principles of physics extensively while I was working as a hardware engineer. Now, as a tutor, I am able to relate real world situations to the material being learned.

Austin K. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Austin K.
120/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Experienced HS/College Tutor - Chemistry/Biology/Engineering

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

5.0 (6)
120/hour
37 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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

Matthew R. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew R.
100/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Stanford PhD in Planetary Science with 10 years of teaching experience

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...

5.0 (31)
100/hour
84 hours tutoring

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...

Coleman F. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Coleman F.
50/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Graduate Student Tutoring Physics, Chemistry and K-12 Math.

Received an A in AP Physics and a 5 on the test as well as an A in college-level physics.

4.6 (7)
50/hour
25 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Received an A in AP Physics and a 5 on the test as well as an A in college-level physics.

Lucy Y. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lucy Y.
150/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Rocket Scientist Tutoring

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Science and Scientific Computing, complemented by a background as a Rocket Scientist at NASA. My extensive expertise in physics and mathematics forms a robust foundation for my tutoring. With a results-driven focus and a compassionate...

5.0 (47)
150/hour
91 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Science and Scientific Computing, complemented by a background as a Rocket Scientist at NASA. My extensive expertise in physics and mathematics forms a robust foundation for my tutoring. With a results-driven focus and a compassionate...

BILAL S. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
BILAL S.
80/hour

San Jose, CA

Helping Students Master AP Physics & Math with Confidence

I passed the subject test I worked about ten years as a senior physics teacher and head of physics department I have two masters degrees in teaching physics

5.0 (79)
80/hour
234 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I passed the subject test I worked about ten years as a senior physics teacher and head of physics department I have two masters degrees in teaching physics

Howard Z. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Howard Z.
120/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Passionate physics tutor

I have been tutoring physics since 2013

5.0 (255)
120/hour
1,030 hours tutoring

I have been tutoring physics since 2013

Anurag G. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anurag G.
100/hour

San Jose, CA

PhD in Optical Sciences with 20 years of mentoring experience

MSc in Physics from IIT Kanpur. MS/Ph.D. in Optics from the University of Arizona I deeply understand scientific principles and their application using various tools.

5.0 (2)
100/hour
22 hours tutoring

MSc in Physics from IIT Kanpur. MS/Ph.D. in Optics from the University of Arizona I deeply understand scientific principles and their application using various tools.

Sreenidhi C. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sreenidhi C.
45/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Patient & Experienced SAT + School Math Tutor

Hi there! I’m Sreenidhi, and I’m currently pursuing my Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine. Throughout my education, I’ve nurtured a passion for any and all kinds of mathematics. I have around 3 years of tutoring experience in various math subjects. I’m proficient in...

5.0 (4)
45/hour
18 hours tutoring

Hi there! I’m Sreenidhi, and I’m currently pursuing my Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine. Throughout my education, I’ve nurtured a passion for any and all kinds of mathematics. I have around 3 years of tutoring experience in various math subjects. I’m proficient in...

Nathaniel K. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nathaniel K.
100/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Patient and Knowledgeable Math and Statistics Tutor

I have tutored physics for AP students at a variety of Santa Cruz high schools, and a few physics students at Cabrillo College and UCSC

4.9 (61)
100/hour
182 hours tutoring

I have tutored physics for AP students at a variety of Santa Cruz high schools, and a few physics students at Cabrillo College and UCSC

Theodore W. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Theodore W.
149/hour

Near San Jose, CA

AP Physics Expert (Physics 1 & C: Mechanics)

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...

5.0 (93)
149/hour
173 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Theodore’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

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...

Audrey S. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Audrey S.
80/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Stanford PhD/Princeton Grad for Math/Chemistry Tutoring

At Stanford, I was the teaching assistant (TA) for Soft Matter: Rheology across three quarters, working with ~100 undergraduate and graduate students, and also tutored students in graduate-level Biomaterials and Polymer Physics classes at Stanford. I have three years of experience tutoring middle and high school...

5.0 (5)
80/hour
9 hours tutoring

At Stanford, I was the teaching assistant (TA) for Soft Matter: Rheology across three quarters, working with ~100 undergraduate and graduate students, and also tutored students in graduate-level Biomaterials and Polymer Physics classes at Stanford. I have three years of experience tutoring middle and high school...

Ian A. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ian A.
100/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Experienced Teacher with Extensive Experience in All HS Sciences

Extensive teaching experience, including AP Physics.

4.8 (5)
100/hour
17 hours tutoring

Extensive teaching experience, including AP Physics.

Kat T. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kat T.
100/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Chemistry, Science, Math and Russian (bilingual, native) Tutor

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...

5.0 (24)
100/hour
40 hours tutoring

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...

Francesca P. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Francesca P.
75/hour

Near San Jose, CA

College and High School Physics and Math

As my degree subject, Physics is my primary tutoring subject. I take a particular joy in teaching it with direct connections to a student's own experiences, using the world to make sense of the math, and using the math to make sense of the world.

4.9 (1197)
75/hour
6,924 hours tutoring
Response time: 41 minutesNote that average response time is based on Francesca’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

As my degree subject, Physics is my primary tutoring subject. I take a particular joy in teaching it with direct connections to a student's own experiences, using the world to make sense of the math, and using the math to make sense of the world.

Hailey A. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hailey A.
45/hour

Near San Jose, CA

UCLA 4.0 Grad | Chemistry, Science, & Algebra Tutor

I’m a recent UCLA graduate with a B.S. in Physiological Science, where I graduated in three years with a 4.0 GPA. I tutor high school and college chemistry—including general and organic chemistry—as well as algebra, biology, physics, and physiology. Chemistry is one of my strongest subjects: I earned A+...

5.0 (4)
45/hour
26 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutesNote that average response time is based on Hailey’s active hours, which are 1:00 am - 2:00 pm UTC.

I’m a recent UCLA graduate with a B.S. in Physiological Science, where I graduated in three years with a 4.0 GPA. I tutor high school and college chemistry—including general and organic chemistry—as well as algebra, biology, physics, and physiology. Chemistry is one of my strongest subjects: I earned A+...

Mike C. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mike C.
80/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Former tenured engineering professor of Purdue University

I hold an M.S. in Electrical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Michigan, and completed postdoctoral training in Electrical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). I am a former tenured professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, where I...

5.0 (19)
80/hour
38 hours tutoring

I hold an M.S. in Electrical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Michigan, and completed postdoctoral training in Electrical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). I am a former tenured professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, where I...

Alexander P. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alexander P.
75/hour

Near San Jose, CA

STEM tutor with expertise in Math, Stats, and CS

Hi there! I’m Alex. I hold Bachelor’s degrees (with Honors) in Applied Mathematics and Statistics from UC Berkeley, and a Master’s in Statistical Science from UC Santa Cruz. I’ve worked with students at many levels — from high school through graduate coursework. Before grad school, I spent a year as a high...

5.0 (3)
75/hour
10 hours tutoring

Hi there! I’m Alex. I hold Bachelor’s degrees (with Honors) in Applied Mathematics and Statistics from UC Berkeley, and a Master’s in Statistical Science from UC Santa Cruz. I’ve worked with students at many levels — from high school through graduate coursework. Before grad school, I spent a year as a high...

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When I first had Mr. L. teach me about Physics, I had a very limited knowledge of the concepts needed for the AP Physics test and the SAT II Physics test. I was even considering skipping the AP Physics test because I didn't feel prepared at all.
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We reviewed three chapters for physics for engineers 2 in an hour. He also helped me with some physics hw. I recently received and 86 on my last physics test.
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