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As a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical particle physics, I have needed to grasp the material at a deep level. I have taught classes to college students, especially focusing on understanding what the equations mean physically. On my research side, I use quantum field theory as a tool to study particle...
As a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical particle physics, I have needed to grasp the material at a deep level. I have taught classes to college students, especially focusing on understanding what the equations mean physically. On my research side, I use quantum field theory as a tool to study particle...

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I have extensive teaching experience of physics for 25 years having taught lower division physics and astronomy for many years including introductory physics, trig-based physics and Calculus -based physics. I have also taught high school Algebra, Trig, Precalculus and Calculus.
I have extensive teaching experience of physics for 25 years having taught lower division physics and astronomy for many years including introductory physics, trig-based physics and Calculus -based physics. I have also taught high school Algebra, Trig, Precalculus and Calculus.
Absolute GOAT. Cannot believe I found him, he's the best, most knowledgeable physics professor I've ever met. Amazing at explanation/theory and learning topics in a easily digestible way. I go to University of Miami (engineering m... - Blake, 11 lessons with Viken

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Collegiately, I played at Irvine Valley College and I continue to play twice a week competitively. I can teach the fundamentals of soccer tactically, technically and physically.
Collegiately, I played at Irvine Valley College and I continue to play twice a week competitively. I can teach the fundamentals of soccer tactically, technically and physically.
Specifically, I am very excited with Sam's level of math tutoring. Most math teachers and tutors do not really understand math enough to teach it at the middle or high school level. They do not know the levels of abstraction and s... - Erol, 38 lessons with Saman

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Ever since middle school I have taken, excelled at, and greatly enjoyed physics. I started taking physics in 8th grade, continued taking more advanced versions in high school and college, where I took physics with multivariable calculus and differential equations, and even in graduate school now...
Ever since middle school I have taken, excelled at, and greatly enjoyed physics. I started taking physics in 8th grade, continued taking more advanced versions in high school and college, where I took physics with multivariable calculus and differential equations, and even in graduate school now...
Once again, Nathan is patient, understanding, and knows how to convey complex material clearly and concisely. He is prompt, professional, and well versed in his subject matter. I recommend him without hesitation. - Brian, 10 lessons with Nathan

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I'm Ben, a devoted and seasoned tutor with an extensive academic background, including a Master's degree in The Physics of Complex Systems from the Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems and a triple-major Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Pure...
I'm Ben, a devoted and seasoned tutor with an extensive academic background, including a Master's degree in The Physics of Complex Systems from the Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems and a triple-major Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Pure...

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I am a UCLA senior with strong training in thermodynamics through college level chemistry, physics, and life science coursework. I help students master core concepts such as the laws of thermodynamics, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy, and equilibrium by breaking abstract ideas into clear, intuitive steps. My...
I am a UCLA senior with strong training in thermodynamics through college level chemistry, physics, and life science coursework. I help students master core concepts such as the laws of thermodynamics, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy, and equilibrium by breaking abstract ideas into clear, intuitive steps. My...
Mira knows her things really well. She tutored my brother for the SAT, and my brother liked her a lot. We will definitely consider going back to her again should we need her assistance. We would definitely recommend her for your S... - Sourav

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Hello! My name is Rafael, a math and Spanish tutor with a background in engineering and a passion for helping students gain confidence in math. I earned my BS degree in Petroleum Engineering, which means not only do I know math, but I use it every day to solve real-world problems. I bring that same problem-solving...
Hello! My name is Rafael, a math and Spanish tutor with a background in engineering and a passion for helping students gain confidence in math. I earned my BS degree in Petroleum Engineering, which means not only do I know math, but I use it every day to solve real-world problems. I bring that same problem-solving...
Rafael is very knowledgeable about math and has taught my son new techniques to help him work through his assignments. He is patient and does not criticize. He also laughs with my son and makes math and learning enjoyable and less... - Courtney, 21 lessons with Rafael

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With an honors degree in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Brown University and over seven years of experience in tutoring STEM subjects, I bring a strong analytical foundation and a passion for helping students excel in Physics. My background as a credentialed high school teacher and Teach for America alum...
With an honors degree in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Brown University and over seven years of experience in tutoring STEM subjects, I bring a strong analytical foundation and a passion for helping students excel in Physics. My background as a credentialed high school teacher and Teach for America alum...
Torin has been an incredible teacher in both math and physics, helping me make remarkable progress in a short time. When I first started physics, I was completely lost and struggling to keep up. Torin’s clear explanations, step-by... - Hillary, 113 lessons with Torin

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I have undergraduate degrees in business, information technology, criminal justice, sociology, and economics. I continued my education with an MBA from Woodbury University, an MS in accounting from Kaplan University, an MA in criminal justice from Arizona State University, and an MS in finance from University of...
I have undergraduate degrees in business, information technology, criminal justice, sociology, and economics. I continued my education with an MBA from Woodbury University, an MS in accounting from Kaplan University, an MA in criminal justice from Arizona State University, and an MS in finance from University of...

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As an engineer with a masters degree, physics was a requisite class for me to pass and get my degree, so I have plenty of experience with the subject material. Moreover, I love physics! It is applied mathematics at it's finest and I have always been interested in learning more about it. I have taught...
As an engineer with a masters degree, physics was a requisite class for me to pass and get my degree, so I have plenty of experience with the subject material. Moreover, I love physics! It is applied mathematics at it's finest and I have always been interested in learning more about it. I have taught...
Greg has been a tremendous help to my 6th grader learning basic 6th grade math. He is not easy to teach and Greg was patient and great with him and they got so much done! Greg also tutored my 11th grader in Pre Calculus numerous... - Erika, 17 lessons with Greg

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I have passed my physics classes at UCI with a grade of A and have scored 99th percentile in the Chemistry and Physics section of the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test).
I have passed my physics classes at UCI with a grade of A and have scored 99th percentile in the Chemistry and Physics section of the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test).
Omid was very good at explaining concepts and going over very difficult physics problems with my son. His topic was rotational motion and Newton’s law of gravity. He told me he was an excellent teacher. - Jeannie

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I have 8 years of experience tutoring undergraduate-level classical mechanics, 7 years of experience tutoring undergraduate-level E&M, and was a high school physics teaching Assistant in 2019. I also have a solid personal background in physics & math (I've taken Classical Mechanics I and II,...
I have 8 years of experience tutoring undergraduate-level classical mechanics, 7 years of experience tutoring undergraduate-level E&M, and was a high school physics teaching Assistant in 2019. I also have a solid personal background in physics & math (I've taken Classical Mechanics I and II,...
Calculus never made sense to me but Vanessa was able to put it in a way that was actually understandable and made me realize what I was doing. When I do stuff just to do it and I dont know the reason behind it, it never really cli... - Isabella, 3 lessons with Vanessa

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I’m an incoming medical student at UC Irvine who has successfully gone through the entire pre-med application process and now coach students through every step of their own journey. I know firsthand how overwhelming, time-consuming, and expensive this process is, and how critical it is to get it right the first time....
I’m an incoming medical student at UC Irvine who has successfully gone through the entire pre-med application process and now coach students through every step of their own journey. I know firsthand how overwhelming, time-consuming, and expensive this process is, and how critical it is to get it right the first time....

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I am currently a college student at UCLA double majoring in Mathematics and Statistics I am passionate to help students reach their full potential by breaking down complex problems into small steps that can be easily understood. I’ve been tutoring in all levels of math including Calculus, Physics, Pre-Calc,...
I am currently a college student at UCLA double majoring in Mathematics and Statistics I am passionate to help students reach their full potential by breaking down complex problems into small steps that can be easily understood. I’ve been tutoring in all levels of math including Calculus, Physics, Pre-Calc,...

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I have a Master's in Physics, a Master's in Math, and am currently working on a Master's in Chemistry. I've been teaching all 3 for 20 years!
I have a Master's in Physics, a Master's in Math, and am currently working on a Master's in Chemistry. I've been teaching all 3 for 20 years!
I had a session before my final chemistry exam. I just took the exam and I feel extremely confident! I definitely knew all of the answers. David is extremely patient and his approach is amazing. Thank you, David!! - Carla

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I completed my Quantum Mechanics class earning an A+. I graduated in the top percentile of the class and found it to be my favorite physics class that I took. I graduated from UCLA with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Whether students are stuck with wave functions or electron wells, I'm happy to assist!
I completed my Quantum Mechanics class earning an A+. I graduated in the top percentile of the class and found it to be my favorite physics class that I took. I graduated from UCLA with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Whether students are stuck with wave functions or electron wells, I'm happy to assist!

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...to graduate school (I was the teaching assistant for the UCLA Chemistry Dept.'s graduate thermodynamics/statistical physics course), and have tutored an undergraduate enrolled in an upper division physics course....
...to graduate school (I was the teaching assistant for the UCLA Chemistry Dept.'s graduate thermodynamics/statistical physics course), and have tutored an undergraduate enrolled in an upper division physics course....

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Hi, I’m Brandon, a Mathematics major at UCLA. I’m a dedicated and results-driven math tutor who’s passionate about helping students reach their full potential in math. Whether you're looking to catch up in class, prepare for a math competition, or go beyond the school curriculum, I’m here to support you every...
Hi, I’m Brandon, a Mathematics major at UCLA. I’m a dedicated and results-driven math tutor who’s passionate about helping students reach their full potential in math. Whether you're looking to catch up in class, prepare for a math competition, or go beyond the school curriculum, I’m here to support you every...
Brandon has been supporting my two sons with their math education. Both of them are doing great in school but often get bored with the pace of their classroom lessons. Therefore, I hired Brandon to help deepen and broaden their un... - Ken, 24 lessons with Brandon

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I've passed the CSET General Science I and II, as well as the CSET Chemistry test. I am a tutor with 10 years of experience preparing students for university, for standardized tests, and for their own academic pursuits in mathematics, science, and English. I have been employed at a number of quality...
I've passed the CSET General Science I and II, as well as the CSET Chemistry test. I am a tutor with 10 years of experience preparing students for university, for standardized tests, and for their own academic pursuits in mathematics, science, and English. I have been employed at a number of quality...
Scott arrives for our tutoring sessions extremely well prepared. He is able to explain difficult concepts and keeps the content interesting. My grades have improved and I plan to continue to work with Scott through the next coupl... - Karen, 7 lessons with Scott

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Following my Air Force career, I earned a Calif HS physics teaching credential (which I still hold along with credentials in math & chemistry). I also studied how to teach physics at a program taught by Arizona State: the program, "Modeling Physics" is the only program judged...
Following my Air Force career, I earned a Calif HS physics teaching credential (which I still hold along with credentials in math & chemistry). I also studied how to teach physics at a program taught by Arizona State: the program, "Modeling Physics" is the only program judged...
John literally saved my precalculus grade (and my entire winter semester)! I decided to get a tutor close to my midterms because I was not grasping the content. He was very knowledgeable and explained the concepts simply and in a ... - Marie, 4 lessons with John

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As an electrical engineering major, I had to take a series of four 1-semester physics courses at the University of Wisconsin, known for their Physics Dept. I also took courses in solid state, and Master's level quantum mechanics in the Physics department. My later 2 modern physics...
As an electrical engineering major, I had to take a series of four 1-semester physics courses at the University of Wisconsin, known for their Physics Dept. I also took courses in solid state, and Master's level quantum mechanics in the Physics department. My later 2 modern physics...
Tom and I worked on a MATLAB project I had for calculus. I had never used MATLAB before. We spent 3 hours in a tutoring session and still didn't even complete the assignment. However, he continued to help me via email finish the p... - Allyni, 2 lessons with Tom

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...agricultural, and commercial applications, and now more recently to a New Space rocket company. I received my Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and Physics from the University of Miami, and my Masters of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Florida. Even though I work full time as an engineer...
...agricultural, and commercial applications, and now more recently to a New Space rocket company. I received my Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and Physics from the University of Miami, and my Masters of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Florida. Even though I work full time as an engineer...
Sarmad is an incredibly knowledgable & kind tutor. I am taking a course that requires background in computational psychology, python, and programming plots in jupyter - Sarmad was able to quickly understand ALL of the aspects of m... - Sondra, 11 lessons with Sarmad

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Hey there! I’m your resident mechanical-engineering “puzzle solver,” here to show you that math and science don’t have to feel like an unsolvable mystery. I’ve got a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and six years of tutoring adventures under my belt—ranging from algebra and calculus all the way up to...
Hey there! I’m your resident mechanical-engineering “puzzle solver,” here to show you that math and science don’t have to feel like an unsolvable mystery. I’ve got a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and six years of tutoring adventures under my belt—ranging from algebra and calculus all the way up to...

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Throughout my BSME, I regularly tutored classmates one-on-one and in small groups, helping them tackle calculus-based physics, differential equations, statics, and more to achieve great results. I’ve also worked with local high school and middle school students on algebra through AP Physics/Calculus....
Throughout my BSME, I regularly tutored classmates one-on-one and in small groups, helping them tackle calculus-based physics, differential equations, statics, and more to achieve great results. I’ve also worked with local high school and middle school students on algebra through AP Physics/Calculus....

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In 16 years, nobody had ever picked this up, not even the student! So that's how basic, basic can be. My name is Dan, and the subjects I tutor include all levels of math through calculus, economics, statistics, physics, and accounting and investing basics. I can also tutor test prep, English vocabulary and...
In 16 years, nobody had ever picked this up, not even the student! So that's how basic, basic can be. My name is Dan, and the subjects I tutor include all levels of math through calculus, economics, statistics, physics, and accounting and investing basics. I can also tutor test prep, English vocabulary and...
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