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Retired Physics Teacher Loves to Tutor! HS/AP1&2 / College / Summer
Sheila C.

3,471 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $50
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About Sheila


Bio

I'm a patient, friendly, and very effective tutor for Physics, AP 1&2 Physics, and College General Physics (algebra-based) - with skills and instincts polished over 25+ years of teaching. It's heartwarming to help struggling students and to see them light up as they understand concepts, master skills, and gain confidence.

When you choose a tutor, real teaching experience matters! Quality tutoring is more than homework help - it's finding the "missing piece" and re-building understanding...

I'm a patient, friendly, and very effective tutor for Physics, AP 1&2 Physics, and College General Physics (algebra-based) - with skills and instincts polished over 25+ years of teaching. It's heartwarming to help struggling students and to see them light up as they understand concepts, master skills, and gain confidence.

When you choose a tutor, real teaching experience matters! Quality tutoring is more than homework help - it's finding the "missing piece" and re-building understanding and skills - that's where nothing can match classroom teaching experience.

I'm a retired physics and sometimes-chemistry teacher with a BS in Physics, an MS in Biology, and advanced certifications as a Science Specialist and in Cognitive Studies. I was named the Connecticut Distinguished Physics Teacher by the American Physical Society and am a Past President of the New England Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers. For ten years I was also a Physics Teaching Resource Agent - providing National Science Foundation-sponsored workshops for physics teachers around the country.

Bottom line: I'm really good at what I do and I'd love to help you or your child!


Education

Central Connecticut State University
Physics
University of Michigan
Masters
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Other
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: Cancellations and re-schedules with less than 24 hours notice may be assessed half the session fee, as may no-shows. Minimum billed length for any session may also be half the session fee).
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 10/2/2009

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Physics

Physics

I taught Physics at the Honors, College-bound, and General levels for over 25 years, along with teaching AP Physics for a number of years and teaching General Physics at the University of New Haven. I was named Distinguished Physics Teacher for the State of Connecticut on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the American Physical Society. For ten years I was also active as a Physics Teaching Resource Agent - giving workshops and other forms of support to physics teachers in various locations in the United States. Most of all, I love helping kids to learn physics and do so in a calm, supportive way - what's most heartwarming is to help them feel differently and better about the subject and themselves.

Examples of Expertise


Sheila has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 4 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Great teacher!

My daughter has been taking AP Physics 1 classes with Sheila to prepare for her AP exam. Ms. Sheila is great! She is patient and knowledgeable. She even arranged lessons for my daughter on Friday night from 10-11 PM EST due to the time zone difference and my daughter’s busy schedule. We are so grateful for her flexibility. Sheila makes complex topics easy to understand and is always encouraging, making physics enjoyable! We highly recommend her services to anyone looking to improve their physics knowledge and understanding.

Yenny, 5 lessons with Sheila

excellent!!!

Sheila is an outstanding physics tutor! Her ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and engaging way makes learning so much easier and more enjoyable. She is patient, supportive, and always goes the extra mile to ensure understanding.I highly recommend Sheila to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated tutor!

Ozoda, 6 lessons with Sheila

Very Helpful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Sheila was very helpful, both to our student and her parents :-). She very well prepared and shows a genuine interest in helping the students succeed. Will engage again and would recommend to friends and family. 5 stars

Emma , 1 lesson with Sheila

Best physics tutor!!

I was very happy to see my daughter excited about physics again, best tutor we have used through Wyzant, highly recommended!

Aaron, 1 lesson with Sheila

Knowledgeable AP physics tutor!

My High School Junior daughter is taking AP Physics, and was struggling to understand the concepts. My daughter's first session with Sheila went very well as she is very knowledgeable and has an ability to explain concepts in a simple way. We will definitely book more sessions!

Hafida, 1 lesson with Sheila

Great tutor for AP Physics

Our daughter had some technical difficulties but Shelia coached our daughter through it. Our daughter found Shelia’s notes and lessons to be very helpful. She was thrilled she met her. We will definitely use her again.

Christie, 2 lessons with Sheila

Extremely pleasant, great at teaching, made learning physics fun :)

My daughter feels much less intimidated about taking AP Physics this fall now that she's working with Sheila! In the first lesson she already covered Kinematics and sent some sheets of important things to know. Great knowledgeable tutor!

Laurie, 8 lessons with Sheila

Excellent AP Physic tutor

My daughter took her first lesson with Sheila. She explained physic difficult concepts in a clear and relatable manner have been incredibly helpful! Thank you for your dedication and patience in teaching. Definitely highly recommended!

Elaine, 1 lesson with Sheila

AP Physics

I had previously depressed the wrong star rating. I was on my cell phone and fat fingered my rating. We meant to give Sheila a well deserved five star rating. We are exceptionally pleased with the Sheila's tutoring.

Roland, 3 lessons with Sheila

Extremely patient tutor who knows her physics!

Sheila has and is still helping me understand my physics class. She’s able to go over what the instructor has given and taught, simplify it, and help me understand it the way I need to. She’s extremely patient, kind, and exactly the kind of tutor I needed!

Tim, 4 lessons with Sheila
Hourly Rate: $50
Response time: 3 hours
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