Search
Jay Y.'s Photo

professional physicist taught by 6 Nobel laureates
Jay Y.

284 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $45
Response time: 2 hours

About Jay


Bio

About Me
I’m Dr. JY, a physicist, electrical engineer, and experienced Princeton Ph.D. tutor with U.S. patents and a lifelong love of teaching.

I hold both Ph.D. and M.S.E.E. in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University with minor in Physics. My B.S. is in Theoretical Physics, and I’ve had the unique privilege of studying under six Nobel laureates.

I taught as a university teaching assistant at Princeton and Caltech, and have tutored in physics and mathematics since 2003, before...

About Me
I’m Dr. JY, a physicist, electrical engineer, and experienced Princeton Ph.D. tutor with U.S. patents and a lifelong love of teaching.

I hold both Ph.D. and M.S.E.E. in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University with minor in Physics. My B.S. is in Theoretical Physics, and I’ve had the unique privilege of studying under six Nobel laureates.

I taught as a university teaching assistant at Princeton and Caltech, and have tutored in physics and mathematics since 2003, before online learning became popular. Teaching is my passion.

Teaching Philosophy
As a physics and math tutor and instructor online, my teaching style is results-driven, encouraging, and individually tailored to each student’s goals and background. I emphasize both a solid grasp of core concepts and the problem-solving techniques needed for top exam performance.

Whenever possible, I guide students through scientific exploration and discovery, mirroring how a professional physicist approaches challenges. This process not only improves understanding and confidence but also helps students develop curiosity, analytical thinking, and learning skills.

My ultimate goal is to make physics and mathematics clear, rewarding and inspiring so that each student leaves our sessions more capable and confident than when they arrived.

Subjects
I offer comprehensive tutoring in physics and mathematics, from middle school, high school to college level, including:
•Physics: AP Physics 1/2/C, SAT Subject Physics, GRE Physics, MCAT Physics
•Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, AP Calculus AB/BC, SAT Math, ACT Math, SAT Subject Math
Whether you’re preparing for the AP, SAT, MCAT or GRE exams, or simply want to strengthen your foundational understanding, I’ll create a personalized learning plan designed to help you excel. I teach one-on-one sessions, small groups, and can adapt effectively to larger classroom settings.

Rates
New Year promotion is $45/hr spot-limited.


Education

China Fudan University (Shanghai)
physics
Princeton University
PhD
Princeton University
Masters

Additional Languages

Mandarin Chinese
Wu Chinese

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $45
  • Rate details: New Year promotion is $45/hr spot-limited.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 11/28/2025

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Schedule

Loading...

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat


Approved Subjects

ACT Math

ACT Math

Individual tutoring by Jay – - A professional physicist and engineer; - Princeton Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering; - Taught by six (6) Nobel laureates in physics; - University teaching assistant at Princeton and CalTech; - Started tutoring high school and middle school students in 2003; - Enabling and motivating, tailored to your unique goals.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Individual tutoring by Jay – - A professional physicist and engineer; - Princeton Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering; - Taught by six (6) Nobel laureates in physics; - University teaching assistant at Princeton and CalTech; - Started tutoring high school and middle school students in 2003; - Enabling and motivating, tailored to your unique goals.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

Individual tutoring by Jay – - A professional physicist and engineer; - Princeton Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering; - Taught by six (6) Nobel laureates in physics; - University teaching assistant at Princeton and CalTech; - Started tutoring high school and middle school students in 2003; - Enabling and motivating, tailored to your unique goals.
Calculus

Calculus

Individual tutoring by Jay – - A professional physicist and engineer; - Princeton Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering; - Taught by six (6) Nobel laureates in physics; - University teaching assistant at Princeton and CalTech; - Started tutoring high school and middle school students in 2003; - Enabling and motivating, tailored to your unique goals.
Geometry

Geometry

Individual tutoring by Jay – - A professional physicist and engineer; - Princeton Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering; - Taught by six (6) Nobel laureates in physics; - University teaching assistant at Princeton and CalTech; - Started tutoring high school and middle school students in 2003; - Enabling and motivating, tailored to your unique goals.
Physics

Physics

Individual tutoring by Jay – - A professional physicist and engineer; - Princeton Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering; - Taught by six (6) Nobel laureates in physics; - University teaching assistant at Princeton and CalTech; - Started tutoring high school and middle school students in 2003; - Enabling and motivating, tailored to your unique goals.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

Individual tutoring by Jay – - A professional physicist and engineer; - Princeton Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering; - Taught by six (6) Nobel laureates in physics; - University teaching assistant at Princeton and CalTech; - Started tutoring high school and middle school students in 2003; - Enabling and motivating, tailored to your unique goals.
Precalculus

Precalculus

Individual tutoring by Jay – - A professional physicist and engineer; - Princeton Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering; - Taught by six (6) Nobel laureates in physics; - University teaching assistant at Princeton and CalTech; - Started tutoring high school and middle school students in 2003; - Enabling and motivating, tailored to your unique goals.
SAT Math

SAT Math

Individual tutoring by Jay – - A professional physicist and engineer; - Princeton Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering; - Taught by six (6) Nobel laureates in physics; - University teaching assistant at Princeton and CalTech; - Started tutoring high school and middle school students in 2003; - Enabling and motivating, tailored to your unique goals.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

Individual tutoring by Jay – - A professional physicist and engineer; - Princeton Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering; - Taught by six (6) Nobel laureates in physics; - University teaching assistant at Princeton and CalTech; - Started tutoring high school and middle school students in 2003; - Enabling and motivating, tailored to your unique goals.
Jay Y.'s Photo

Questions? Contact Jay before you book.

Still have questions?

Contact Jay
Response time: 2 hours

Ratings and Reviews


Rating

5.0 (272 ratings)
5 star
(272)
4 star
(0)
3 star
(0)
2 star
(0)
1 star
(0)

Reviews

Dr. Jay is hands down the most passionate teacher we have ever met!

Dr. Jay is hands down the most passionate teacher we have ever met. My son is already a high achiever in a very competitive school. He wanted to use his winter break to dive deeper into Physics; that being said, we were incredibly impressed by Dr. Jay’s session! Having tutored kids in the past, I can see how much he truly cares for his students. He has the ability to effectively guide students along a meticulously planned out schedule, allowing anyone to reach their full potential. According to my son, Dr. Jay's knowledge in Physics is so vast and deep that he can instantly identify any student's weak points, ensuring thorough memorization and mastery in those areas. If you're looking for a physics tutor (especially in preparation for a physics competition), you definitely will not have to look for one anymore. If you reach out to Dr. Jay, he will give you the training you need. He is a true scholar and teacher. We cannot thank him enough!

SuJin, 23 lessons with Jay

Expert Guidance for AP Physics

Dr. Jay is an excellent physics tutor. My son really appreciated his teaching methods and found the lessons very helpful. We definitely plan on scheduling more sessions with him in the future.

Jaime, 1 lesson with Jay

very knowledgeable tutor!

Jay was a great tutor! He was very patient and understanding, and explained concepts very well. He really makes sure you know how it works before moving on, and won't just explain it to you. He makes sure you can explain it to him in your own words, which helps a lot with learning. He goes at a good pace and guides you through everything well. Thank you for the lesson!

Helen, 1 lesson with Jay

thorough and patient teacher

Dr. Yang is a great teacher! He is very passionate about his job and explains complex conceptual topics in a simple manner. He was ready with my daughter text books information before starting the session . He was excited to deliver on concepts , inviting questions , answering them and made sure i understood it . He clearly has a strong grasp of his subjects . I am excited to attend class with him again!

Nitin, 3 lessons with Jay

Passionate teacher

Dr. Jay is clearly very passionate about his work. He is the kind of teacher that will let you stumble a bit before showing you how to do the problem efficiently and that approach helps the concept stick. He explains concepts very thoroughly in a way that is intuitive. I really enjoy his style of teaching because I feel more confident after a class with him.

Deepu, 4 lessons with Jay

AMAZING

We are so excited we found Jay to support our daughter! He has been flexible as she is an athlete to her schedule and communicates so well. We are excited to see her love to for sciences grow with his is support and knowledge!

Julia, 7 lessons with Jay

Teaches very in depth

Something I’ve noticed about Jay that is different from my high school teachers is that he explains things in context and depth. While other teachers may only provide equations to use, he makes sure to explain these equations, why they work, and makes sure that you derive them so you understand where they come from and why they work. This practice is especially useful because it makes sure that you fully understand the content.

Sugyung, 12 lessons with Jay

very well explained

He is a great tutor and explains things in context. Many teachers simply give students equations for them to plug in, but he makes sure to explain the process conceptually with context to ensure full understanding of the situation. Very Awesome!

Sugyung, 12 lessons with Jay

A great method for teaching!

Me and Jay went over a few practice problems for my Physics C Mechanics test, and just with two of them, we had covered so many topics! Jay is able to understand very easily where you are struggling and helps boost your confidence by targeting those weaknesses. My physics test grades were not great before I had these sessions and learned how to really study for physics, but after this session I got a B on my unit 3 test. This was an awesome improvement!

Meena, 3 lessons with Jay

Very knowledgeable tutor

Jay helped me understand the concepts better and approach the questions in a different way, I think working with him made me realize how easy math actually is. His explanations and solutions are detailed, and he does everything to make sure you understand the question. He is the best!

Ege, 14 lessons with Jay
Hourly Rate: $45
Response time: 2 hours
Contact Jay