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Justin

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Justin

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

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...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics

University of Chicago

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33
Florence

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Florence

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Florence's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Statistics
Pre-Calculus

I am a rising senior at Duke University. I major in Computer Science and am also getting a minor in Physics. I have had experience tutoring/teaching as a teaching assistant for three classes: Intro to Databases, Electricity and Magnetism (for engineers), and Computer Network Architecture. I have had...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36
Dylan

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Dylan

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Dylan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm a sophomore at Vanderbilt University, majoring in Physics and Classics and minoring in Mathematics and Computer Science. I'm qualified to teach a wide variety of subjects, but prefer to focus on the fields I'm studying in school listed above; I have a passion for those areas that I want to share...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36
Rohan

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Rohan

Bachelors, Economics
Rohan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Education

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Economics

Test Scores
ACT
32
Anna

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Anna

Bachelor of Science
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am very passionate about teaching material in a way that works with each student's personal learning needs and making sure that they understand the material at its core, not just how to answer a test question. Because I majored in Neuroscience, I have expertise in a wide range of sciences, as Neur...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor of Science

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Matthew

Certified Tutor

Matthew

Bachelor in Arts
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
IB Mathematical Studies SL
College Algebra

I am currently conducting breast cancer research as the lab manager in an immunology lab at Columbia University Medical Center. I am extremely comfortable with physics and mathematics (from my studies) as well as biology, chemistry, and biochemistry (through my research experience) and sincerely enj...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1540
ACT
35
Nicolas

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nicolas

Current Undergrad, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Nicolas's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Geometry

I'm an undergraduate at Princeton University working toward a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, with the Sustainable Energy Certificate.

Education

Princeton University

Current Undergrad, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Kinjal

Certified Tutor

Kinjal

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kinjal's other Tutor Subjects
IB Mathematics SL
IB Mathematics HL
IB Mathematical Studies SL
College Algebra

I am a graduate of Texas A&M University; I received a Bachelor of Science in Biology along with being a minor in Spanish. I also studied at Plano ISD in high school. As Plano ISD is recognized for its academic achievements and competitiveness, I have always been positively challenged by my curriculu...

Education

Texas A & M University-College Station

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
33
Phillip

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Phillip

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Phillip's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I'm a rising junior at Brown University studying biomedical engineering. I have lots of experience in middle school through college level instruction in STEM and SAT/ACT prep. My goal is to provide a fun and productive learning environment by only teaching subjects that I am passionate about.

Education

Brown University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Mackenzie

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Mackenzie

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Mackenzie's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry

I'm starting my junior year at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. I'm currently getting my degree in biology with a concentration in health and human disease, global health, and a minor in French. I love reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high sch...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1510
ACT
35

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Sidharth

Calculus Tutor • +20 Subjects

I am a passionate and hardworking computer science student at the University of Pennsylvania. I love teaching because it solidifies my concepts of the subject matter, and also is a very rewarding experience! I enjoy swimming, working out, and coding.

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Geometry Tutor • +29 Subjects

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AP Calculus AB Tutor • +89 Subjects

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects

I'm a a high school graduate headed off to college at Haverford, a top college near Philly. I specialize in both math and writing, often tutoring my friends and volunteering at the writing center. I've taken many dual enrollment math courses at local colleges, including Calculus 1,2, and 3, as well as linear algebra. I also do a lot of test prep, as I've actually taken the SAT 5 times and scored a 1590, so I'm very used to standardized testing. I love helping people, so I hope I can help you! Hobbies: reading, music, art, books, writing

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Miguel

AP Statistics Tutor • +116 Subjects

I am able to travel to most of Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs, and my schedule is flexible. I look forward to finding times that both of us can work together. Best regards, and may you achieve your educational goals.

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Jacques

AP Statistics Tutor • +60 Subjects

I am a highly successful physics and chemistry teacher in Massachusetts Public Schools for over 25 years. I graduated with high honors from Princeton University in Chemical Engineering. My math skills are practical and include graduate courses in differential equations and computer modeling.

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Alexander

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I acquired a B.S. and M.Eng in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a minor in Computer Science. I've enjoyed assisting in education for as long as I can remember (cheesy, I know); I loved being a little "teacher's assistant" at my grandmother's preschool in Guatemala as a child. I tutored my peers a little bit in high school. While at university, I was a teaching assistant for Intro Digital Logic for 6 semesters, where I was energized by guiding students to the a-ha moments that led me to pursue a career in computer architecture.

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Kimanthi

Calculus Tutor • +23 Subjects

I am currently a first-year medical school student. Prior to med school, I graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering and received my Master's degree in Biomedical Studies from Drexel College of Medicine. I have over 6 years of experience tutoring individual students and also worked as a teaching assistant at the graduate school level. I am passionate about teaching and working with students. I have experience working with high school, college and graduate students and have a subject expertise that include Biology, Physics, Math, Physiology, Biochemistry. Hobbies: art, books, traveling, travel, reading, cooking, music, writing

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Oly

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +84 Subjects

I am a graduate of UC San Diego with a Bachelors in Neuroscience through the Psychology department. After graduating, I went to Michigan Technological University and did some graduate work, before moving to Texas to be closer to my parents. I did my alternative certification program through Texas Teachers and am highly qualified to teach Science for grades 7-12. I have been a teacher in public and charter schools for the last four years, and have tutoring experience extending over ten years behind me as well.

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Cory

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +68 Subjects

I am most passionate about tutoring is mechanics since this is usually a student's first exposure to synthesizing physical theories with mathematical concepts. Overall, I take a conversational approach to tutoring where I try my best to relate the material to the student's life experiences while drawing more conventional analogies that are proven to make the concept click.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The IB Physics curriculum spans mechanics, thermal physics, waves, electricity and magnetism, nuclear physics, and optional topics—a lot of ground to cover in limited time. Tutors help by identifying which concepts are giving you the most trouble and focusing personalized instruction there, rather than reviewing material you've already mastered. This targeted approach means you spend less time on review and more time developing deep understanding of challenging topics like electromagnetic induction or quantum physics.

The IA counts for 20% of your final grade, making it crucial to get right. Tutors can help you design rigorous experiments, understand sources of error, and improve your analysis of results—but the actual lab work and data collection must be your own. What a tutor can do is teach you how to think like a scientist: how to form testable hypotheses, control variables properly, and present your findings with appropriate uncertainty. This guidance helps ensure your IA reflects genuine understanding rather than just following procedures.

This balance is exactly what makes IB Physics challenging—you can't just memorize formulas and succeed. Expert tutors connect equations to physical reality: they'll help you visualize what's actually happening when charge moves through a circuit, or why momentum is conserved in a collision. Then they'll have you apply that understanding through calculations and multi-step problems. Starting with the 'why' before diving into the 'how' builds stronger problem-solving skills and helps concepts stick long-term.

Students often struggle with: visualizing abstract concepts like electric fields and wave properties, managing unit conversions and significant figures, and connecting equations to their physical meaning. Another frequent challenge is the leap from standard-level to higher-level content—HL students need deeper mathematical sophistication and are expected to apply concepts to unfamiliar situations. Personalized tutoring targets your specific weak points rather than generic review, so you build confidence in areas that have been frustrating you.

Effective exam prep involves understanding concepts deeply (not just memorizing), practicing with past papers under timed conditions, and learning to apply knowledge to unfamiliar contexts—which is what IB exams test. Tutors help by working through challenging past paper questions with you, identifying patterns in what you miss, and teaching you strategies for breaking down complex multi-part problems. Regular practice with feedback is far more effective than cramming or passive review, and tutors can customize practice based on which exam papers and topics give you the most trouble.

The best IB Physics tutors have subject expertise (they understand the material deeply), understand the specific demands of the IB curriculum and exam style, and can explain abstract concepts clearly. They should be comfortable working through both conceptual questions and calculations, and able to adapt their teaching based on how you learn best. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have proven track records teaching IB Physics and can help you build both content knowledge and scientific reasoning skills.

With consistent, focused tutoring, most students see significant improvement within a few weeks—often moving from confusion on key topics to genuine understanding. You might gain 2-3 points on your final grade (a meaningful jump in the IB system) through deeper conceptual grasp and better exam technique. The timeline depends on where you're starting and how frequently you meet, but students who engage actively with tutors and practice between sessions typically see the fastest progress. Beyond grade improvement, you'll develop stronger problem-solving and scientific reasoning skills that extend beyond physics.

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