The Best Physics Tutors in San Mateo, CA

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

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...See Trevor's full profile

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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...See Lindsey's full profile

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...See Donnie'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

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 have loved physics, and the teaching of physics, since attending Lowell High School in San Francisco. My undergraduate major at University of California at Berkeley was Physics & Biology. In addition to my experience teaching physics as a grad student at SF State and the University of...See Jeffrey's full profile

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,...See Jonathan's full profile

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...See Lucy's full profile

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...See John'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

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

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...See Isabella'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

Learning physics can be fun and easy. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from MIT and took a lot of physics courses along the way. If you are in high school, I can help you prepare for exams for AP Physics, 1, 2, C, and the SAT Physics Subject Test. If you are in...See SungSoo'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

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...See Arjun's full profile

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...See John'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

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.See Francesca'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

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 PhysicsSee Samuel'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