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- Acceptance into the University of Tokyo (top university in Japan) when I was 18 - bachelors degree from University of Maryland with honors (physics major, math minor) - acceptance into MIT, Harvard, and Caltech physics PhD programs - through my tutoring business, I’ve helped dozens of high school...
- Acceptance into the University of Tokyo (top university in Japan) when I was 18 - bachelors degree from University of Maryland with honors (physics major, math minor) - acceptance into MIT, Harvard, and Caltech physics PhD programs - through my tutoring business, I’ve helped dozens of high school...

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I have a Ph.D. in physics and work professionally in biophysics and bioanalytical chemistry. (My thesis research involved the construction and characterization of computational lattice models of protein folding kinetics.) We all know more physics than we think we do. Our physical intuitions were...
I have a Ph.D. in physics and work professionally in biophysics and bioanalytical chemistry. (My thesis research involved the construction and characterization of computational lattice models of protein folding kinetics.) We all know more physics than we think we do. Our physical intuitions were...
Peter is a lifesaver! I needed statistics help with my Master's thesis, and he was able to quickly understand the data I'm working with, suggest statistical tests that would be a better fit, and explain these tests in a very easy-... - Jillian, 2 lessons with Peter

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I have tutored for over a decade, and can tutor elementary/middle/high school STEM. At the college level I have taught Astronomy, Honors General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Graduate Physical Chemistry.
I have tutored for over a decade, and can tutor elementary/middle/high school STEM. At the college level I have taught Astronomy, Honors General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Graduate Physical Chemistry.

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AP Physics C Mechanics AP Physics 1 High School Physics
AP Physics C Mechanics AP Physics 1 High School Physics
When my daughter lost her teacher before December and was switched to online classes for AP Physics and AP Calculus we didn’t know what we were going to do. We are so happy we found Sofia. She is great at both subjects and has b... - Julie, 11 lessons with Sofia

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Before pursuing my graduate studies, I worked as a high school physics teacher, a role I truly loved. In addition to teaching, I coached talented students for national and international physics competitions. During my Ph.D. studies, I taught physics courses for both physics majors and...
Before pursuing my graduate studies, I worked as a high school physics teacher, a role I truly loved. In addition to teaching, I coached talented students for national and international physics competitions. During my Ph.D. studies, I taught physics courses for both physics majors and...

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I have several years of experience tutoring College-level and AP Physics. I have personally scored a 5 on AP Physics C and also taken multiple Physics courses as an undergraduate at MIT. I am happy to help out with any topic needed!
I have several years of experience tutoring College-level and AP Physics. I have personally scored a 5 on AP Physics C and also taken multiple Physics courses as an undergraduate at MIT. I am happy to help out with any topic needed!

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My Background: I graduated with a BA in Chemistry (summa cum laude), I have extensive math experience (calculus, linear algebra, multivariable calculus, statistics), and have applied these concepts to advanced chemistry, biology, and physics courses. Currently I am pursuing an MD at Emory University, which...
My Background: I graduated with a BA in Chemistry (summa cum laude), I have extensive math experience (calculus, linear algebra, multivariable calculus, statistics), and have applied these concepts to advanced chemistry, biology, and physics courses. Currently I am pursuing an MD at Emory University, which...

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I majored in physics and electrical engineering at MIT, graduating in the top 5%, and stayed on at MIT for the master's and doctoral program in EECS. I received A+ grades in Quantum Physics, Statistical Physics, and Special Relativity. I was also a semifinalist in the US Physics Olympiad,...
I majored in physics and electrical engineering at MIT, graduating in the top 5%, and stayed on at MIT for the master's and doctoral program in EECS. I received A+ grades in Quantum Physics, Statistical Physics, and Special Relativity. I was also a semifinalist in the US Physics Olympiad,...

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I specialize in helping highly motivated high school students take their interests in math and physics to the next level. As a 4x USAPhO qualifier and USAMO qualifier/3x AIME qualifier, I have extensive knowledge about the unique problem-solving skills required to succeed in these contests. In my several...
I specialize in helping highly motivated high school students take their interests in math and physics to the next level. As a 4x USAPhO qualifier and USAMO qualifier/3x AIME qualifier, I have extensive knowledge about the unique problem-solving skills required to succeed in these contests. In my several...

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Hi there! I'm Apoorva, an alum of Northeastern University. In December 2024, I earned my Bachelor's of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology and Minor in Data Science, summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA. During my time at Northeastern, I tutored my peers in Organic Chemistry and Biology, as well as formally taught subjects...
Hi there! I'm Apoorva, an alum of Northeastern University. In December 2024, I earned my Bachelor's of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology and Minor in Data Science, summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA. During my time at Northeastern, I tutored my peers in Organic Chemistry and Biology, as well as formally taught subjects...

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I completed college-level general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, quantitative chemical analysis, and inorganic chemistry by my third-year in high school through my local university. In addition, I have also completed general thermodynamics/kinetics, advanced inorganic chemistry, and physical...
I completed college-level general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, quantitative chemical analysis, and inorganic chemistry by my third-year in high school through my local university. In addition, I have also completed general thermodynamics/kinetics, advanced inorganic chemistry, and physical...

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6+ years experiencing tutoring classes such as AP Physics, AP Calculus, and AP Precalculus, and college-level math and physics courses.
6+ years experiencing tutoring classes such as AP Physics, AP Calculus, and AP Precalculus, and college-level math and physics courses.

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I coached a High School Math Team for 3 years (Used AMC Prep Books). I have tutored students to prepare for F=MA, National Engineering Competitions, IB Math, Purple Cow, Art of Problem Solving, and various olympiads. I was captain of my high school math team - I have been an avid recreational math enthusiast for years.
I coached a High School Math Team for 3 years (Used AMC Prep Books). I have tutored students to prepare for F=MA, National Engineering Competitions, IB Math, Purple Cow, Art of Problem Solving, and various olympiads. I was captain of my high school math team - I have been an avid recreational math enthusiast for years.

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I also completed a Massachusetts teaching education program while attending school, fulfilling a full practicum and set of required student teaching. Working internationally, I have also held classes in Seoul, South Korea, teaching chemistry, physics, and calculus. Additionally, I have volunteered with several...
I also completed a Massachusetts teaching education program while attending school, fulfilling a full practicum and set of required student teaching. Working internationally, I have also held classes in Seoul, South Korea, teaching chemistry, physics, and calculus. Additionally, I have volunteered with several...
He was so knowledgeable, patient and respectful. Very good teacher. Know how to solve difficult problems and make them easy for students. I definitely suggest him as a trustable tutor. - Sheri

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I have tutored high school physics as well as engineering students at Cal State LA. In addition, I helped write an online physics course for a community college.
I have tutored high school physics as well as engineering students at Cal State LA. In addition, I helped write an online physics course for a community college.

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Hi! I’m Daniel, a patient, flexible, and encouraging tutor. My passion is to help people change their lives by growing their minds. I'd love to help you or your child gain confidence and achieve academic goals. As a tutor for WyzAnt since 2010, I specialize in math (from prealgebra to calculus), English, and test...
Hi! I’m Daniel, a patient, flexible, and encouraging tutor. My passion is to help people change their lives by growing their minds. I'd love to help you or your child gain confidence and achieve academic goals. As a tutor for WyzAnt since 2010, I specialize in math (from prealgebra to calculus), English, and test...
Daniel is an incredibly talented tutor. My son did poorly in his first SAT test and after several intense tutor sessions with Daniel, he raised his score by 410 points. I consider that quite an achievement on both tutor and stud... - Kathy, 11 lessons with Daniel

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After excelling in my AP Physics class and receiving a 5 on the AP exam, I became a TA for an honors physics class at my high school. I taught class content, facilitated labs, created review activities, graded assignments, and answered student questions in and out of class.
After excelling in my AP Physics class and receiving a 5 on the AP exam, I became a TA for an honors physics class at my high school. I taught class content, facilitated labs, created review activities, graded assignments, and answered student questions in and out of class.

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Mechanics is the basis of physics, physics is the basis of most fields of application, particularly in engineering. In addition to fundamental concepts, the study of physics develops the ability to think mathematically, and apply mathematical methods to many problems of interest, including outside...
Mechanics is the basis of physics, physics is the basis of most fields of application, particularly in engineering. In addition to fundamental concepts, the study of physics develops the ability to think mathematically, and apply mathematical methods to many problems of interest, including outside...
Clark N was able to bring confidence back into my son. He now looks forward to his classes and went from failing to passing with As! Clark N takes his time and works at the speed of the student instead of rushing thru the material... - Irene, 41 lessons with Clark

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I received a degree in Physics from Yale University and tutored other students in the subject during college. I've continued tutoring, in both physics and math, in volunteer settings since then. Students I've worked with have ranged from those taking introductory courses to those preparing for...
I received a degree in Physics from Yale University and tutored other students in the subject during college. I've continued tutoring, in both physics and math, in volunteer settings since then. Students I've worked with have ranged from those taking introductory courses to those preparing for...
Jon has been working with our son for a few months helping him with trigonometry. He relates very well to him, they seem to be like partners working on the problems together. According to our son, Jon's explanations have really ... - Ann, 32 lessons with Jonathan

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I'm open to STEM subjects from late high school through graduate school* levels: materials science*, transport phenomena*, (multivariable)calculus* and (partial)differential equations*, thermodynamics*, kinetics, polymers, chemistry, physics, etc. Before any actual tutoring I always have a conversation...
I'm open to STEM subjects from late high school through graduate school* levels: materials science*, transport phenomena*, (multivariable)calculus* and (partial)differential equations*, thermodynamics*, kinetics, polymers, chemistry, physics, etc. Before any actual tutoring I always have a conversation...

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I know all my classical physics because I'm a mechanical engineer specializing in fluid dynamics for my Ph.D. I've presented multiple times at the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics conferences. I was once teaching assistant and grader for the summer pre-freshman physics...
I know all my classical physics because I'm a mechanical engineer specializing in fluid dynamics for my Ph.D. I've presented multiple times at the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics conferences. I was once teaching assistant and grader for the summer pre-freshman physics...
Working at a local TV station as a broadcast meteorologist doesn't leave a lot of extra time in my schedule, and the material I study is can be too specific for some...but not for Andrew :) After having graduated years prior, I wa... - Renee, 9 lessons with Andrew

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With that being said, flexibility is key as no two students learn the same way nor have the same goals for a class. Even though my career is in abstract theoretical physics, I have extensive experience with teaching the AP curriculum as well the IB. With my guidance, a 5 on the AP physics or calculus exam...
With that being said, flexibility is key as no two students learn the same way nor have the same goals for a class. Even though my career is in abstract theoretical physics, I have extensive experience with teaching the AP curriculum as well the IB. With my guidance, a 5 on the AP physics or calculus exam...

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I have an applied math undergrad degree. I am studying combinatorics, a subfield of applied math in my PhD. I have been tutoring college level math and physics since 2006, and have TA'd multiple times.
I have an applied math undergrad degree. I am studying combinatorics, a subfield of applied math in my PhD. I have been tutoring college level math and physics since 2006, and have TA'd multiple times.

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I hold a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, and a dual AB/AM degree in Chemistry from Harvard College, where I graduated summa cum laude. My academic training spans rigorous coursework in chemistry, mathematics, and problem-solving at the highest undergraduate and graduate levels,...
I hold a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, and a dual AB/AM degree in Chemistry from Harvard College, where I graduated summa cum laude. My academic training spans rigorous coursework in chemistry, mathematics, and problem-solving at the highest undergraduate and graduate levels,...

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Hi, my name is Sandya! I'm a fourth year medical student with a lot of tutoring experience: I have volunteered for and run a tutoring club at my local library and tutored privately. I love learning, and I want to inspire that same love in other students. I like to make tutoring as enjoyable as possible for everyone...
Hi, my name is Sandya! I'm a fourth year medical student with a lot of tutoring experience: I have volunteered for and run a tutoring club at my local library and tutored privately. I love learning, and I want to inspire that same love in other students. I like to make tutoring as enjoyable as possible for everyone...
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