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David O. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David O.
120/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Former University of Washington physics professor

I have PhD in Physics (from U of Minnesota) and I've taught classes there and then at the University of Washington. I'm currently a physics professor at a university teaching General Physics I and II as well as upper level physics classes.

4.9 (27)
120/hour
111 hours tutoring

I have PhD in Physics (from U of Minnesota) and I've taught classes there and then at the University of Washington. I'm currently a physics professor at a university teaching General Physics I and II as well as upper level physics classes.

Adel R. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adel R.
125/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Stanford Physics PhD Candidate, 5+ Years Tutoring/Teaching Experience

I am a current PhD candidate and published researcher in theoretical physics at Stanford University. I hold a B.A. in Physics with Honors from the University of Chicago and a Masters in Physics from Stanford University. I have previously tutored physics with the National Honor Society, the...

5.0 (3)
125/hour
14 hours tutoring

I am a current PhD candidate and published researcher in theoretical physics at Stanford University. I hold a B.A. in Physics with Honors from the University of Chicago and a Masters in Physics from Stanford University. I have previously tutored physics with the National Honor Society, the...

Daniel O. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel O.
50/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Masters in Computational Physics with 20+ years tutoring experience

I have tutored Physics extensively since my college years. I have also been a physics instructor at San Jose state and have a masters degree in Physics.

4.8 (59)
50/hour
301 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutes
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I have tutored Physics extensively since my college years. I have also been a physics instructor at San Jose state and have a masters degree in Physics.

Howard Z. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Howard Z.
120/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Passionate physics tutor

I have been tutoring physics since 2013

5.0 (254)
120/hour
1,027 hours tutoring

I have been tutoring physics since 2013

Jonah Y. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonah Y.
90/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Pre-Med Student With High Scores in University Level Courses

I currently have a 4.0 GPA as a college student majoring in the biological sciences. I have tutored many high school physics students in the past few years and took many APs in high school including science APs such as Chemistry and Physics. I have completed semester-long university courses in...

5.0 (60)
90/hour
88 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutes
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I currently have a 4.0 GPA as a college student majoring in the biological sciences. I have tutored many high school physics students in the past few years and took many APs in high school including science APs such as Chemistry and Physics. I have completed semester-long university courses in...

SungSoo C. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
SungSoo C.
150/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

MIT grad for Physics tutoring

Learning physics can be fun and easy. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from MIT and took a lot of physics courses along the way. If you are in high school, I can help you prepare for exams for AP Physics, 1, 2, C, and the SAT Physics Subject Test. If you are in...

4.9 (13)
150/hour
68 hours tutoring

Learning physics can be fun and easy. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from MIT and took a lot of physics courses along the way. If you are in high school, I can help you prepare for exams for AP Physics, 1, 2, C, and the SAT Physics Subject Test. If you are in...

Jonathan W. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan W.
120/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Yale and Stanford Engineering Ph.D. Math and Science Tutor

Scored 2290/2400 on the SAT and have studied biomedical engineering at Yale. Have tutored students in SAT Math and SAT II Physics.

5.0 (51)
120/hour
102 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutes
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Scored 2290/2400 on the SAT and have studied biomedical engineering at Yale. Have tutored students in SAT Math and SAT II Physics.

Jeffrey M. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeffrey M.
69/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Ph.D physicist w/ 20+ years tutoring experience in math and physics

I have loved physics, and the teaching of physics, since attending Lowell High School in San Francisco. My undergraduate major at University of California at Berkeley was Physics & Biology. In addition to my experience teaching physics as a grad student at SF State and the University of...

4.9 (1133)
69/hour
4,165 hours tutoring

I have loved physics, and the teaching of physics, since attending Lowell High School in San Francisco. My undergraduate major at University of California at Berkeley was Physics & Biology. In addition to my experience teaching physics as a grad student at SF State and the University of...

Jonathan R. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan R.
150/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Physics Expert and Science Enthusiast!

I enjoy helping students understand Physics so they can start to see its incredible beauty. I've helped the majority of my students earn A's and several students bring their failing grades up to B's and C's.

5.0 (468)
150/hour
1,874 hours tutoring

I enjoy helping students understand Physics so they can start to see its incredible beauty. I've helped the majority of my students earn A's and several students bring their failing grades up to B's and C's.

Leon Z. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Leon Z.
360/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Physics, math — Improve your scores greatly, quickly, and pleasantly!

I am experienced in tutoring high-school and college-level physics (including relativity and quantum mechanics at Stanford and Santa Clara University), in physics test prep (SAT Physics Subject test, AP Physics 1, and AP Physics 2, (the old AP Physics B), and AP Physics...

5.0 (215)
360/hour
1,273 hours tutoring

I am experienced in tutoring high-school and college-level physics (including relativity and quantum mechanics at Stanford and Santa Clara University), in physics test prep (SAT Physics Subject test, AP Physics 1, and AP Physics 2, (the old AP Physics B), and AP Physics...

Shafin K. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shafin K.
100/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Stanford University student with three years experience tutoring

5 on AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism Exam 5 on AP Physics C Mechanics exam A in all physics classes taken in high school Currently participating in physics research

5.0 (7)
100/hour
27 hours tutoring

5 on AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism Exam 5 on AP Physics C Mechanics exam A in all physics classes taken in high school Currently participating in physics research

Soumendra M. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Soumendra M.
75/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Learn and Enjoy Math-Phy-CS-EE

Physics is my passion. I have been working in the field electrical engineering where I am applying concepts of physics day in and day out. Also I tutored students on this subjects.

5.0 (6)
75/hour
31 hours tutoring

Physics is my passion. I have been working in the field electrical engineering where I am applying concepts of physics day in and day out. Also I tutored students on this subjects.

John H. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John H.
80/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Caltech B.S., Stanford PhD - Teaching CS, Chemistry, Physics, Math

I love school, and both at Caltech and at Stanford I enrolled in difficult courses because I enjoy an academic challenge, achieving nearly perfect grades. For example, I finished quantum physics, computer algorithms, graduate-level chemical engineering thermodynamics, and machine learning courses all aside from my...

5.0 (4)
80/hour
19 hours tutoring

I love school, and both at Caltech and at Stanford I enrolled in difficult courses because I enjoy an academic challenge, achieving nearly perfect grades. For example, I finished quantum physics, computer algorithms, graduate-level chemical engineering thermodynamics, and machine learning courses all aside from my...

Fedja K. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Fedja K.
150/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

PhD in Physics with 15+ Years of Teaching Experience

Lecturer for introductory astronomy and physics class at Stanford University for several summers. Received Stanford University Postdoctoral Teaching Certification. Taught and tutored for over fifteen years total.

5.0 (97)
150/hour
361 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutes
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Lecturer for introductory astronomy and physics class at Stanford University for several summers. Received Stanford University Postdoctoral Teaching Certification. Taught and tutored for over fifteen years total.

Sotirios K. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sotirios K.
55/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Physics and Math tutor to help you reach your educational goals

I am a theoretical physicist and have helped with all kinds of physics and math many ap and university students before and currently.

5.0 (1416)
55/hour
6,461 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutes
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I am a theoretical physicist and have helped with all kinds of physics and math many ap and university students before and currently.

Oleg K. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Oleg K.
72/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Math competitions AMC10-12, AIME, Physics (f=ma) , SAS/SQL

I believe that once a child masters a skill, he or she is able to use it and build on it in an unlimited number of new applications. I entered Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology at age of 16, about the same age as my AoPS students now. I worked as a National Lab (ANL) scientist, university (UC or Texas...

4.9 (202)
72/hour
668 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutes
Note that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I believe that once a child masters a skill, he or she is able to use it and build on it in an unlimited number of new applications. I entered Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology at age of 16, about the same age as my AoPS students now. I worked as a National Lab (ANL) scientist, university (UC or Texas...

Raphael L. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Raphael L.
139/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Harvard PhD in physics, top 20 at US Physics Olympiad

I tutor across an array of physics topics including general physics - both calculus and algebra based, classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics at an undergraduate level, as well as high school physics and AP Physics B and C (mechanics and electricity and magnetism). I...

5.0 (2193)
139/hour
7,414 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutes
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I tutor across an array of physics topics including general physics - both calculus and algebra based, classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics at an undergraduate level, as well as high school physics and AP Physics B and C (mechanics and electricity and magnetism). I...

Theodore W. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Theodore W.
75/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

AP Physics expert

I received a 5 on both the AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Mechanics AP tests. I would frequently get close to perfect scores leading up to both exams on official CollegeBoard tests.

5.0 (25)
75/hour
54 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutes
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I received a 5 on both the AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Mechanics AP tests. I would frequently get close to perfect scores leading up to both exams on official CollegeBoard tests.

Venkat A. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Venkat A.
190/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Expert Physics Tutor with 10+ Years teaching AP Physics

My father was a physics professor and grew up with Physics in my house. I love teaching physics because it connects math with real world problems. I have expertise teaching algebra-based and calculus-based physics from regular physics to AP Physics 1, 2 and C.

5.0 (301)
190/hour
540 hours tutoring

My father was a physics professor and grew up with Physics in my house. I love teaching physics because it connects math with real world problems. I have expertise teaching algebra-based and calculus-based physics from regular physics to AP Physics 1, 2 and C.

Michael D. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael D.
60/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Math-Physics-Computer Help from a Skilled, Communicative Tutor

My PhD is in elementary particle physics, and I have extensive learning and teaching experience in the major areas of physics at up to the university graduate level.

5.0 (109)
60/hour
467 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 minutes
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My PhD is in elementary particle physics, and I have extensive learning and teaching experience in the major areas of physics at up to the university graduate level.

Mayank M. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mayank M.
60/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Excellent All-Around Tutor for all ages (incl Undergrad / Post-grad)

I have extensive experience tutoring in physics, including high school level physics classes, including regular Physics, Physics Honors, AP Physics I, AP Physics II / AP Physics C, and at the collegiate level. I spent a significant portion of my undergraduate...

5.0 (65)
60/hour
254 hours tutoring

I have extensive experience tutoring in physics, including high school level physics classes, including regular Physics, Physics Honors, AP Physics I, AP Physics II / AP Physics C, and at the collegiate level. I spent a significant portion of my undergraduate...

Lucy Y. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lucy Y.
50/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Rocket Scientist Tutoring

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Science and Scientific Computing, complemented by a background as a Rocket Scientist at NASA. My extensive expertise in physics and mathematics forms a robust foundation for my tutoring. With a results-driven focus and a compassionate...

5.0 (26)
50/hour
33 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes
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I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Science and Scientific Computing, complemented by a background as a Rocket Scientist at NASA. My extensive expertise in physics and mathematics forms a robust foundation for my tutoring. With a results-driven focus and a compassionate...

Janet W. Near Portola Valley, CA, available for in-person tutoring
Janet W.
75/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Mathematics English and Science Tutor

I have a bachelors and a masters in science and I have been teaching and tutoring physics off and on for years. I have textbooks, if needed.

4.8 (583)
75/hour
2,446 hours tutoring

I have a bachelors and a masters in science and I have been teaching and tutoring physics off and on for years. I have textbooks, if needed.

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Wei C.
200/hour

PhD in Physics with 15+ years of Teaching Experience

He really helped me understand the fundamental concepts of physics. With his help, I felt more confident and retook the SAT II Physics test. After working with Dr. Chen for one month, my SAT II Physics score has gone up to 770...

5.0 (430)
200/hour
1,718 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutes
Note that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

He really helped me understand the fundamental concepts of physics. With his help, I felt more confident and retook the SAT II Physics test. After working with Dr. Chen for one month, my SAT II Physics score has gone up to 770...

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Taylor K.
140/hour

Down to Earth, Certified AP Physics Teacher

I am a lover of all things Math and Science, with many years experience tutoring in Chemistry, Physics, and Math. I am a fully credentialed Math and Science teacher, with 7 years experience teaching Physics in a high school setting....

5.0 (900)
140/hour
3,298 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutes
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I am a lover of all things Math and Science, with many years experience tutoring in Chemistry, Physics, and Math. I am a fully credentialed Math and Science teacher, with 7 years experience teaching Physics in a high school setting....

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