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Experienced Tutor for AP, Honors and College Level Physics.
John B.

2,932 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $80
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About John


Bio

My expertise includes helping students in all levels of College Physics and High School Physics including both the AP1 and AP-C College Board Exams. As an Engineering Major, I spent 27 years in Fiber Optics Research before I transitioned to teaching in 2014. I semi-retired in 2018, and have found great satisfaction in tutoring and assisting many students with homework, re-teach key concepts, and prepare for exams. I have a wealth of materials for students who feel they may need some extra...

My expertise includes helping students in all levels of College Physics and High School Physics including both the AP1 and AP-C College Board Exams. As an Engineering Major, I spent 27 years in Fiber Optics Research before I transitioned to teaching in 2014. I semi-retired in 2018, and have found great satisfaction in tutoring and assisting many students with homework, re-teach key concepts, and prepare for exams. I have a wealth of materials for students who feel they may need some extra practice which I am always willing to share.


Education

University of Bristol (Bristol, UK)
Electrical Engineering
Belmont University - Nashville
Masters
Professional Engineer (P.Eng)
Other
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $80
  • Rate details: Cancellations with less than 6 hours notice will be assessed the full session fee schedule. Session fees will also start at the scheduled time.
  • Lesson cancellation: 6 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 1/14/2022

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Algebra 1

Algebra 1

After 27 years in Fiber Optics Research, I changed my career to high school teaching in Math and Science. One of the most enjoyable and rewarding classes has been Algebra 1 where I love working with students to build confidence and take away the fear of math. Having been in industry, I always find it important to relate the math principles to real world situations to assist students in seeing practical applications.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have taught all math ranging from Algebra 1 up to AP Calculus, including Algebra 2.
Physical Science

Physical Science

I am a retired Science Teacher who has taught Physics and Chemistry at all levels. Prior to teaching I was in industry where I applied my Science Knowledge to real life scenarios and always try and link scientific concepts to items and areas that students can relate to.
Physics

Physics

AP Physics teacher and Professional Engineer. I have taught and tutored all levels of Physics ranging from Regular Physics, AP Physics (AP1 and AP2, AP-C Mechanics and AP-C E&M), IB Physics and College Physics both calculus and non calculus based. I have always loved Math and Science but also recognize that it is the Achilles Heel for some students and love taking the fear factor from the subject.
Geometry
Prealgebra

Examples of Expertise


John has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 104 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Exceptional teacher-tutor!

John has taught a Calculus-based A.P. Physics course as part of our homeschool program for the last year. He is an exceptional teacher. He knows how to communicate complex ideas and adapt them to the level of the student and then help them reach the next level of understanding. He is patient, thorough, and extremely reliable. John was a gift to our homeschool. He is so much more than a teacher...his years of work experience give him an extra dimension that most teachers do not have. I highly recommend him.

Brigitte, 78 lessons with John

Deep dive into physics

Really great help and helps to wrap my head around many of the concepts Was able to clearly discuss and review many of the areas I was struggling with. Would highly recommend Thank you Jack

James, 2 lessons with John

Great first lesson

My daughter’s first class with John was great, he was very patient explaining the material and went over a lot of problems with her. She got an A on her Honors Physics test!

Alessandra, 4 lessons with John

Great teacher

John has been helping my 11th grader better understand how to solve problems in his AP Physics class. John is a patient, knowledgeable teacher. My son has been enjoying the weekly lessons.

Sona, 19 lessons with John

Great help

John was very helpful in reviewing physics concepts with Henry. He was very accommodating and helped Henry earn a great grade on his last review. We will be tutuoring again with John.

Carrie, 6 lessons with John

Great first lesson

My daughter’s first class with John was great, he was very patient explaining the material and went over a lot of problems with her. She got an A on her Honors Physics test!

Alessandra, 4 lessons with John

Great Teacher

My son is in AP Physics with a first year teacher who shows videos. John reviewed 3 lessons and went over practice problems. After the session, he sent slide presentations on the topics covered as well as more practice problems. My son felt happy that he understood the content after the session. We will definitely be scheduling more sessions in the future.

Danielle, 15 lessons with John

Always a Pleasure

Very helpful and understanding, really brings concepts down to earth in a way that makes them accessible and more easy to conceptualize - step by step

Spencer, 10 lessons with John

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

John is extremely organized, knowledgeable and patient. He helped my son catch up on Honors Physics and prepare for his test. He really took the time to ensure that my son understood the concepts, could do the problems. He even provided extra practice problems.

Joshua, 3 lessons with John

Great teacher, very patient, sent good notes after

My son found this session very helpful in helping him to prepare for an AP physics test. He found the tutor very patient and good at explaining the concepts. We also came away with notes from the session which was very helpful.

Amy, 1 lesson with John
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