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10+ years
A chemical and biomolecular engineering degree means Steve spent years applying thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and electromagnetism to real systems — the same core principles that drive AP Physics 1 and 2. He's particularly sharp at teaching students how to connect free-body diagrams to Newton's l...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Ansh
I have over two years of tutoring and teaching experience at Case Western Reserve University. I served as a Supplemental Instructor for ENGR 145 (Chemistry of Materials), where I created worksheets, led review sessions, and helped students develop strong conceptual foundations. I later worked as a T...
Case Western Reserve University
BS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Mark
Mark graduated with a 4.0 in Physics and was consistently pulled ahead into advanced coursework his peers couldn't yet access — the kind of deep comfort with mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics that makes him quick to spot exactly where an AP Physics problem goes sideways for a student. ...
Murray State University
BS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Emma
One of my deepest passions in life is teaching and helping students unlock their potential! I work to inspire students to love science and math or, at the very least, find them a little less daunting. I have experience working with children, teens, and young adults. I think every student has enormou...
University of Calgary
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
MS
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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Justin
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Benjamin
I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Finance/Economics major and a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I am a passionate student in the math and business realms, as I enjoy the intuitiveness of the former and the real-world potential of the latter. During classes in midd...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics (minor: Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Andrea
I am also adept in tutoring english grammar, language, and literature. There are few things I enjoy more than a true challenge, whether it be physical or mental. I aspire to be a great inventor and hope that my ideas and creations may simplify life as we know it and bring health, comfort, and joy to...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rahul
I am a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Over the past several years, I have worked with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences tutoring thermodynamics (my personal favorite), chemistry, and math. I have a...
Cornell University
B.S. in Chemical Engineering
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The AP Physics exam has two sections: 50 multiple-choice questions (90 minutes) and 5 free-response questions (90 minutes). Success requires practicing both sections under timed conditions to develop your pace—typically 1-2 minutes per multiple-choice question and 15-18 minutes per free-response question. Tutors help you identify which question types slow you down and teach strategies to work more efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.
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