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Shakibul C.

65/hour

Astrophysics & Black Hole Physics | Master’s in Physics

5.0 (81)

327 hours tutoring

Response time: 19 minutes

Master’s degree in Physics with research focus in astrophysics and general relativity. Published research in relativistic light propagation and black hole physics (currently in peer review). Experience teaching physics at the college level,...

Christian N.

135/hour

PhD Student in Astronomy/Astrophysics

5.0 (53)

197 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

I am getting my PhD in Astrophysics after obtaining a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Physics (with an astronomy emphasis). I conduct astronomy research full time and have created and presented planetarium shows that...

Great Tutor

Christian was beyond amazing! He explained everything so clearly and made sure I truly understood the material. His patience and ability to break down complex concepts made studying so much easier. Thanks to him, I feel so much mo... - Riley, 2 lessons with Christian

Alex M.

120/hour

Physics and math major with 300+ hours tutoring experience

5.0 (197)

283 hours tutoring

Response time: 27 minutes

I am well versed in both astronomy and astrophysics, with experience in properties of the solar system, galaxy evolution, cosmology, and much more. I have also examined simulated exoplanet data to classify and identify a real exoplanet.

very clear and patient!

Alex was able to help my son review both math and physics in advance of a test when his regular tutor wasn’t available. He was nice and very helpful. My son feels much better and would love to work with him again. I’m so glad he w... - Adrienne, 65 lessons with Alex

Ken M.

149/hour

PhD in Physics, Previous TA for Astronomy and Astrophysics Courses

5.0 (125)

575 hours tutoring

I have a PhD in physics from Brown University. I was an experienced TA for introductory astronomy and astrophysics courses. I also did research in general relativity, neutron stars, and black holes in my undergraduate studies

Patient, knowledgeable, and great at breaking things down!

Ken is an incredible tutor that has helped me with classical mechanics, statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and electricity and magnetism over the past six months. He's extremely knowledgeable and explains difficult concepts... - Medha, 99 lessons with Ken

Jason Z.

75/hour

PhD in Astrophysics | Ivy League Researcher I Expert STEM tutor

5.0 (85)

185 hours tutoring

Response time: 23 minutes

My research background allows me to connect introductory astronomy topics to the underlying physics and mathematics in a clear and structured way. I am comfortable teaching: • Introductory high school astronomy • AP Physics C...

Matthew R.

100/hour

Stanford PhD in Planetary Science and Astrobiology

5.0 (31)

84 hours tutoring

My PhD research focused on the climate evolution and habitability of rocky planets around long-lived stars. As an undergrad I studied astrophysics, culminating in my undergraduate thesis, where I explored the possibility of CPT symmetry violation...

Anna G.

50/hour

Experienced HS & College Tutor Specializing in Physical Chemistry

5.0 (20)

55 hours tutoring

BS Astrophysics Astronomy 103 Instructor

Laurie C.

120/hour

Astronomy is an amazing subject!

5.0 (280)

1,087 hours tutoring

As a geologist and earth science teacher, I have numerous years of experience with astronomy and weather. Astronomy topics include the Big Bang, Doppler effect, red/blue shift, galaxies, the Hertzsprung Russel diagram, orbital...

Astronomy for High School

Laurie has helped my son understand difficult concepts in high school astronomy. He gets a lot out of every session and it helps him do well in class. He actually learns more in his sessions with Laurie than in a large classroom e... - Nancy, 12 lessons with Laurie

Tony H.

45/hour

Life-long interest in Astronomy

Response time: 3 minutes

I have tutored several students in Astronomy, and I have a deep life-long interest in Astronomy myself. I have had my own telescope for years, and I am a member of a local Astronomy club.

Laid-back and informative!

Tony helped me understand some of the formulas in my astronomy class that I was struggling to grasp! He was very easy going and willing to help me go through the steps needed to solve the problems. - Ana

Esther G.

225/hour

MIT Physics Graduate with Concentration in Astronomy

5.0 (480)

2,432 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

I graduated from MIT with a Bachelor's in physics, with a focus on astronomy, and have been published in the Astronomical Journal.

Expert Physics Tutor!

Esther quickly got my son on track for his freshman physics final after a bumpy semester. In their first session, she diagnosed weak areas and gave him the tools to analyze questions more completely. A born teacher and very kind, ... - Alex, 4 lessons with Esther

Andrew L.

48/hour

Bachelor of Physics with 4+ Years of Tutoring Experience

Response time: 53 minutes

I have a Bachelors in Physics and basic astronomy was a fundamental subject for the physics major. As part of the physics major we need to understand the fundamentals of astronomy including orbital mechanics, properties of light,...

A very caring and passionate tutor.

I met Andrew about a year ago through Wyzant through a classmate that recommended this young man. I was skeptical at first, due to this being a virtual interaction and the complexity of the subject we were learning. I was coming... - Dan, 70 lessons with Andrew

Farrooh F.

95/hour

Physics & Math Expert — AP, SAT, Olympiads, Advanced Courses

I specialized in the nuclear astrophysics of neutron stars. I have maintained a 4.0 GPA in all Astronomy related subjects I have taken during my undergraduate and graduate studies including Astronomy, Cosmic Ray Physics, Theoretical...

Incredibly knowledgable on multiple advanced topics

Farrooh has helped me with two insanely difficult college physics courses that other tutors seemed lost trying to help with. He is extremely knowledgable in a diverse array of subjects, and has tutored me in 3 classes that I could... - James, 32 lessons with Farrooh

Dan G.

85/hour

Astronomy Teacher, Tutor and Presenter

5.0 (577)

2,292 hours tutoring

Response time: 15 minutes

B.S. Degree in Geology UC Davis 25+ years teaching high school Astronomy and Physics Board member and Education Advisor Carlton Observatory

100000000000000% RECOMMENDED!!!

Dr. Dan is literally my LIFESAVER for my college-level astronomy class. I was about to have a final and barely knew how to do my practice exam. But I learned so much with Dr. Dan. He is incredibly knowledgeable in the areas of ast... - Amy, 2 lessons with Dan

Clark N.

60/hour

Introductory astronomy, including Keplerian orbital mechanics

5.0 (1829)

5,855 hours tutoring

While growing up I was an active amateur astronomer, and I have taught this subject at the introductory level. I have the good fortune to be married to a professional astronomer who occasionally involves me in her work on symbiotic star systems.

So easy to work with, thanks.

I had some basic math questions related to astronomy and Clark was very helpful and welcoming. I didn't know how to use a scientific calculator and Clark showed me that it wasn't even needed for the work I was doing! - JUNE

Theodore S.

300/hour

Theoretical Astrophysicist will help you understand the universe

4.9 (501)

2,129 hours tutoring

Response time: 38 minutes

I have extensive teaching and research experience in astrophysics and astronomy. My research specialty is the theoretical elucidation of the birth, structure, evolution, and death of the stellar denizens of our mysterious universe. I have...

somewhat helpful

definitely knowledgeable about astronomy however, session was ended after 15min. i needed help with editing a paper and i did not believe he looked at materials sent beforehand because advice ran counter to the templates provided.... - J

Joseph H.

70/hour

Ph.D. Physicist with Strong Astronomy & Astrophysics Background

4.8 (5)

29 hours tutoring

I earned a B.S. in Physics, completed postgraduate studies in Particle and Nuclear Physics, and earned a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. My background in physics includes study of astronomy, astrophysics, gravitation, planetary science,...

Amanda R.

60/hour

Amanda - an experienced Physics and AP Physics teacher

4.9 (207)

1,090 hours tutoring

Response time: 57 minutes

I am a master teacher who taught at Williston Northampton, Perkiomen, and Westminster from 1999-2023, I have been teaching Physics and AP Physics for over 20 years. I love teaching Physics and look forward to helping you grasp the concepts and...

Excellent AP Physics Tutor — Built My Daughter’s Confidence

I highly recommend Amanda as a physics tutor. Before working with her, my daughter often felt completely lost in class and struggled to understand the concepts. Amanda is friendly, patient, and very supportive, which made it much ... - Kazuko, 38 lessons with Amanda

Alyssa H.

40/hour

Brown University Masters for Physics and Mathematics Tutoring

5.0 (27)

162 hours tutoring

I am a Particle Cosmologist-Phenomenologist, with physics degrees from Purdue University for Undergraduate, and a Masters degree from Brown University. I have teacher's assistant experience in running, teaching, and grading labs for a freshman...

Shelby P.

60/hour

Math and Physics Tutor with 10+ Years Experience

Response time: 17 minutes

I started by working at my university's Tutoring and Learning Center, where I worked with physics, math, chemistry, and astronomy students. I kept this job until I graduated in the Spring of 2018 with two Bachelor of Science degrees,...

Excellent tutor!

Shelby went through every practice problem I was confused about in thorough detail, and did a great job of explaining the overarching concepts that confused me. She gave really clear explanations, and came to the session prepared... - Alex, 5 lessons with Shelby

Sotirios K.

55/hour

Physics and Math tutor to help you reach your educational goals

5.0 (1575)

8,485 hours tutoring

Response time: 45 minutes

I regularly work with Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Wave Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Special and General Relativity, Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Field Theory, Particle Physics, Astronomy,...

Amazing and dedicated tutor!

Sotirios helped my daughter learn about some very complex astronomy. He was amazing and really helped her understand the material. Also, he read a couple of scientific articles about the subject that we sent him in advance to ge... - Lisa

Jill N.

75/hour

College Board Certified AP Environmental Science Teacher

Hi AP students! I’m Jill, a former AP Environmental Science teacher with official College Board training from Rice University. Over the past ten years, I’ve taught and tutored hundreds of students, and I’ve also served as a Reader for the AP...

Great tutor with a well-organized and helpful plan.

Jill is a wonderful AP Environmental Science who understands the material and is helping us get ready for the AP exam. She not only explains each topic clearly, but also provides practice material to supplement the lessons during ... - Syndy, 9 lessons with Jill

Aidan D.

75/hour

AP Physics 1, Calculus, SAT Math | MS Physics, PhD Chem Ed

5.0 (119)

254 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Aidan. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physics (minor in Philosophy), a Master’s in Physics with a focus on Quantum Computing, and I’m currently pursuing a PhD in Chemistry Education. I’ve spent over 7 years tutoring high school...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

I worked with Aidan for help preparing for my Physics lab final, and he was incredibly helpful. He clearly explained the concepts I was struggling with and made the material much easier to understand. He was also really flexible w... - Sophie, 23 lessons with Aidan

Jacob S.

80/hour

PhD in Physics with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (5)

11 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

I have a bachelors in physics and astronomy from the university of maryland, and a masters and PhD in physics from Drexel University. This has included coursework in quantum physics and related fields like the Standard Model. My research is...

Bilal C.

70/hour

Critical Care and Neurocritical MD with National Board Review teaching

5.0 (203)

355 hours tutoring

What separates me from other tutors is that I have taught national board-review courses at Ivy League universities and major academic teaching hospitals. Has your tutor done the same? Being invited to teach at a national level is an opportunity...

An Exceptional Mentor with Decades of Clinical Insight

Dr. Chaudhry was incredibly helpful in helping me understand complex ICU concepts—from pressors and sedatives to ventilator management, stroke, and respiratory failure. He broke down challenging material with remarkable clarity an... - Jay

Taylor K.

140/hour

Experienced and Enthusiastic Credentialed Math/Science Teacher

Response time: 6 minutes

Hi! My name is Taylor and the many students I have worked with throughout my teaching career have known me simply as Mr. K. I have developed a reputation as a very charismatic and engaging teacher of both Math and Science, with an ability to bring...

Taylor is so knowledgeable

Taylor has helped me in my college Chemistry, physics, and Calculus (1 and 2) classes. He is so great at providing materials and practice questions. He was great at explaining concepts in a way that actually made sense and wasn’t ... - Anna, 30 lessons with Taylor

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Mona H.

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I was able to complete my Astronomy assignments perfectly by having Steven help me learning and understanding the materials better. He was very patient, and also explaining the most confusing stuff in Astronomy in a clear and simple way.

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1 Astronomy lesson

Allan was super easy to work with. He helped my son with an honors astronomy tudy guide. Allan knows his astronomy! Now my son feels confident for his test! Thanks Allan!

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How would you define Astronomy in your own words?

Astronomy is the study of the stars and our place in the universe. It encompasses not only learning about stars, planets, black holes, and how these...

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Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena, including planets, moons, stars, galaxies, and cosmic events. It covers fields like astrophysics, planetary science, and cosmology, helping us understand the origins and evolution of the universe. Learning astronomy involves observing celestial events, studying the laws of physics, and applying mathematical and scientific principles to interpret what we see in the night sky.

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