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Patient & Successful AP Physics Teacher of 25 years! Purdue deg!
Craig S.

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Hourly Rate: $334
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I am currently a high school physics teacher, teaching all levels of physics: Conceptual Physics, Regular Physics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C (both Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism). Whether you are a high school student (public, private, or home-school) or majoring in a STEM field in college, I will be able to help you in your intro physics courses (both algebra-based and calculus-based physics courses). If you are needing help understanding physics, how to set up and solve problems,...

I am currently a high school physics teacher, teaching all levels of physics: Conceptual Physics, Regular Physics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C (both Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism). Whether you are a high school student (public, private, or home-school) or majoring in a STEM field in college, I will be able to help you in your intro physics courses (both algebra-based and calculus-based physics courses). If you are needing help understanding physics, how to set up and solve problems, or seeing how it connects to your life, then I'm your guy!
I have been teaching physics since 2000, and I love my job! I love getting students to understand how and why the world works through the lens of physics! 98% of my students pass the AP Physics exam, scoring a 3 or better, and 70% of my AP Physics C students have earned a 5 on their exams every year. I was chosen as Teacher of the Year in my high school in 2016. I have received both my undergraduate and Master's degrees in Physics and Education from Purdue University. Learning physics didn't come naturally for me, but this is a strength in my teaching because I can relate to the struggle of understanding physics.
Tutoring is a way to help subsidize my income as a public school educator. Thank you for your support! I'm looking forward to helping you make understanding physics a reality!


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Purdue University
Physics
Purdue University
Masters
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I have my Physics degree from Purdue University, and I'm a licensed and practicing public high school teacher since 2000. I am currently teaching AP Physics C (Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism), AP Physics 1, Honors Physics, Physics, and Physical Science. 90% of my students pass their AP Exams, and over half of them score a 5.
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Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Craig helped my daughter bring her grade up from a C+ to an A- in just a couple of sessions. We're so grateful she will have his help preparing for the AP exam.

Clarissa, 9 lessons with Craig

great tutor

My son is killing physics with Craig’s tutoring! He has gained confidence and I would highly recommend Craig in physics.

Sachin, 8 lessons with Craig

highly recommend!!

Craig has been a wonderful physics tutor for my daughter. His teaching approach is very effective and has made a real difference in her understanding of the subject. She has improved significantly since starting sessions with him, and I can see her confidence growing. His explanations are clear and he has a great way of breaking down complex physics concepts so they’re easier to understand. I would definitely recommend him to other parents looking for quality physics tutoring.

Usha, 9 lessons with Craig

Great tutor

My son is very very happy with his lessons and Craig is the right person to guide him through Physics C with patience. Craig is very knowledgeable and more importantly he follows through after every lesson with worksheets and PowerPoints making it easier for my son to revise on his own. Thanks for your time Craig!

Reema, 13 lessons with Craig

Flexible and Patient

We found Craig to help my daughter with studying and reviewing for AP Physics I. She needed to repeat a test on a unit that she struggled to master. Craig has been engaging and patient with her. Just wish that we’d found him sooner!

Renee , 6 lessons with Craig

Amazing!!

I was very very lost before my final, and Mr. Craig very patiently taught me the units I was really struggling to understand! I now feel way more confident in my knowledge of the material, and i’m ready to take my final!! HIGHLY recommend!!

Olivia, 1 lesson with Craig

Great Teacher and Excellent Explainations

When I first met with Craig, I was a horrible physics student. In class, I didn’t understand the complex topics from stepping up from 8th Grade Science class. However, Craig in one lesson explained “Unbalanced Forces and Balanced Forces” and I received the highest in the class. Over the past few months, me and Craig have been working together and since then I have been one of the top students in Physics in my class. If you’re looking for an amazing teacher, Craig is perfect.

Grayson, 10 lessons with Craig

Very helpful and patient.

While learning AP Physics C I sometimes struggle to remember and understand earlier concepts, even so, I am always met with helpful and detailed answers to my questions when I'm not sure where to start.

Morgan , 12 lessons with Craig

Knowledgeable AP Physics C teacher

We feel very lucky to have found Craig on Wyzant. I'd like to highlight two things that Craig stands out as a super effective tutor. Firstly, he's a high school teacher who is actively teaching AP Physics classes. So he's very familiar with the college board AP physics syllabus and exams. Secondly, Craig is excellent at making complicated concepts easy to understand. Physics C E&M is not an easy course and Craig often uses analogies to help my son understand the abstract concepts. I also like that, in addition to lecturing, Craig gives problems to my son to solve, to make sure that he fully understands everything. Craig is calm, friendly and super patient, a perfect tutor for a challenging course like AP Physics C.

Ina, 9 lessons with Craig

Insightful and Attentive Physics Tutor

I am a college student in Physics II and Craig helped me understand electric fields, electromagnetism, RC circuits, mesh analysis, and so much more. He was attentive to my learning style and asked me to work the problem out as opposed to simply giving me the solution. He is always on time, has a positive attitude, and is very friendly. I highly recommend Craig.

Ken, 11 lessons with Craig
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