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AP Physics 1, 2, C & College Physics • PhD • AP Reader
Michael M.

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PhD in Physics with 10+ years of university teaching, 2700+ tutoring hours, and AP Physics Reader/Rater experience. I specialize in helping college students succeed in algebra-based and calculus-based Physics I & II, as well as AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, and AP Physics C (Mechanics & E&M).

Summer prep available for AP and college physics. Limited weekly availability.

My sessions are focused, structured, and exam-oriented, using live iPad problem solving, custom formula sheets, and...

PhD in Physics with 10+ years of university teaching, 2700+ tutoring hours, and AP Physics Reader/Rater experience. I specialize in helping college students succeed in algebra-based and calculus-based Physics I & II, as well as AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, and AP Physics C (Mechanics & E&M).

Summer prep available for AP and college physics. Limited weekly availability.

My sessions are focused, structured, and exam-oriented, using live iPad problem solving, custom formula sheets, and intensive exam prep. Many students come in overwhelmed or stuck, and together we turn confusion into confidence. We repair weak concepts, solve AP-style problems, practice FRQs/derivations, and build strategy for both MCQ and FRQ sections.

Services: AP Physics 1/2, AP Physics C (Mechanics & E&M), college physics, theory review, problem solving, FRQ practice, and exam-week rush prep.

Results: Students regularly improve 1-2 letter grades, and many AP students move into the 4-5 score range with targeted preparation.

How sessions work:

Before: quick review of current topics, homework, quizzes, or past tests
During: concept repair and guided problem solving with exam-style strategy
After: suggested practice, optional FRQs, and a simple next-session plan

About me: PhD in Physics; 10+ years teaching at a large public university; 5.0★ across 800+ Wyzant reviews; 2500+ tutoring hours; Instant Book available.

Subjects covered:

AP Physics 1 & 2: mechanics, energy, momentum, rotation, oscillations, waves, fluids, thermodynamics, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, optics, and modern physics.

AP Physics C Mechanics: advanced mechanics, energy methods, momentum/collisions, rotation, oscillations, and gravitation.

AP Physics C, E&M: electrostatics, capacitors, circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetism.

College Physics: algebra-based and calculus-based mechanics, E&M, fluids, and optics.

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Education

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UT
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UTSA
PhD

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  • Hourly Rate: $150
  • Rate details: Students seeking ongoing support are encouraged to reserve recurring weekly sessions early, as availability can become limited. Priority scheduling is available for recurring summer students.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 11/18/2023

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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PhD in Physics with 2500+ hrs tutoring College and AP students, 10+ yrs university teaching, and AP Physics Reader/Rater experience. I help students master College Physics, AP Physics 1, 2, and C, improve FRQ responses, raise grades 1-2 letters, and move toward 4-5 AP scores.

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Very knowledgeable tutor for AP Physics!

I'm so grateful to have had Michael as my tutor! I took sessions with him in the months leading up to my AP Physics 2 exam. I chose to self-study for the exam, so I didn't have any support from my school or teachers as I prepared. I signed up for tutoring with Michael because as I was studying, I had a lot of questions I wanted to ask, and I wanted support in finding practice material. Michael was so helpful in both areas, and more! From our very first session, Michael gave me a thorough review of every unit, answered all of my questions exhaustively and patiently, and provided me with tons of practice questions and practice exams. He is very knowledgeable about physics, and has lots of resources to guide AP students. Michael also gave me a structured timeline of how we should progress. As a self-study student, it was very helpful to have a proper framework to ensure I'd have time for review and feel confident going into the exam. In the end, I scored a 5! I know it wasn't possible without the immensely helpful support Michael gave me throughout the preparation. Thank you so much!

Shriya, 15 lessons with Michael
Tutor responded:

Thank you, Shriya! I am so proud of your 5 and glad I could support your preparation. Wishing you continued success in your future classes!

Great AP Physics Tutor

My daughter worked with Michael to self study AP Physics 1 and she just got a 5 in her AP exam! Michael brings so much clarity to physics concepts and explains them in a very intuitive way. He is very knowledge, patient, and organized, helping my daughter with her weak areas and following up each session with notes and practice questions. I also appreciate his flexibility in offering available time slots online, instead of having a fixed schedule which is hard for high school students. Highly recommend Michael as a tutor for Physics!

Emily, 20 lessons with Michael

Great AP Physics Tutor

My daughter is working with Michael on AP Physics 1 and her experience has been awesome so far. Michael brings so much clarity to phyiscs concepts and explains them in a very intuitive way. He is very knowledge, patient, and organized, helping my daughter with her weak areas and following up each session with notes and practice questions. I also appreciate his flexibility in offering available time slots online, instead of having a fixed schedule which is hard for high school students. Highly recommend Michael as a tutor for Physics!

Emily, 20 lessons with Michael

very organized teacher!

Michael explained well and most importantly incredibly organized. He also provided additional resources after the class which help daughter understand advanced physics concept well.

Ann, 5 lessons with Michael

Very Knowledable

Michael helps my son Ryan prepare for the AP Physics test. We have been searching for a long time to find a solution that fits Ryan's needs. He comes to class prepared and provides a lot of materials to help him understand. Ryan is confident now.

Ryan, 10 lessons with Michael

Wonderful support that gained confidence

My son found his AP Physics session with Michael really helpful. Even after just one class, he felt more confident tackling his homework on his own. The way the class was structured and explained made a big difference for him. We’re so grateful—thank you!

Katie , 2 lessons with Michael

Very knowledgeable and helpful

Dr. M was able to convey the information in a way that was easily digestible and has broken down multiple concepts to their essence. I am more confident now that I was able to work with him. My grades after working together with Dr. M?! As! Thank you.

Marius, 8 lessons with Michael

Knowledgeable Tutor With Lots of Useful Resources.

Michael is very knowledgeable in Physics and gives great guidance and resources for tackling the course. He has been very helpful for me this year in AP Physics and I would highly recommend him.

John, 23 lessons with Michael

Extremely Knowledgeable and a great Tutor!

My student has been studying AP Physics C : Mech with Dr. Michael for about one year now. He is a great teacher who has helped my student understand very difficult concepts nicely. His extra study guides have been extremely helpful, and his AP tips are nice! I would highly recommend Dr. Michael for AP Physics!

Sushil, 38 lessons with Michael

Outstanding Physics Tutor!

Michael has been a godsend for AP Physics 1! My daughter had been unfortunate to have a unreliable high school physics teacher, which is problematic for a budding engineering/astrophysics student. From the start, Michael has been highly responsive, en pointe with explanations of the material, incredibly organized and presented additional examples with clarity and obvious expert knowledge. My daughter found his pace perfect and most importantly, loves the subject (this is especially meaningful as all of her high performing classmates now dread their physics class due to the lack of engagement from their high school teacher). My daughter's classmates turned to her as she was the only one who could explain the labs and questions to them that their teacher couldn't. We cannot recommend Michael enough, he is a hero to all of the physics students who truly value learning the subject, and without doubt, will improve their understanding snd grades in the subject!

Michelle, 14 lessons with Michael