Award-Winning IB Physics SL Tutors Near You

...high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those...

...work with students in the areas of Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology. In college, I was also involved in tutoring, working with students in a range of subjects from College Algebra to Calculus in math, and all sorts of science courses, including Genetics, Physics, and Molecular Cell Biology. I tutor a wide range of math and science classes, but my favorites are Algebra, Calculus, and Physics. When working with a student, I have found that...

...addition to my formal education, I have obtained a wealth of real-world experience that can benefit technically-minded students prepare for careers in science and engineering. As a Tau Beta Pi graduate from an Ivy League university, I recognize that hard work and devotion to your studies will allow you to achieve your goals. I will work with each student to set appropriate learning targets whether s/he is looking to supplement school or learning to prepare...

...make students comfortable with the material and confident in their abilities. I'm glad to work with you when you feel in over your head, when you want that little bit of extra polish, and at all times in between. I ask a lot of questions to encourage you to think through whatever it is you are trying to master. I love traveling and frequently take extended road trips around the United States. I especially like...

...a teaching assistant and tutor, and I have been self-employed as a tutor for seven years. Now I am in my last semester at NAU, and I will graduate in December 2013 with a BS in Physics and a BS in Mathematics. I have tutored math subjects ranging from Algebra 1 to ordinary differential equations, and I have worked with Physics students in the IB and AP programs, as well as university Physics students. Tutoring...

I am an energetic, and eternally positive teacher of all STEM subjects, including all levels of mathematics, Physics, electronics, engineering, and computer programming. I also have experience with AP and IB courses, and am an experienced SAT, ACT, SOL, GRE, and PRAXIS tutor.

...and implement lesson plans designed for individual students, as well as facilitate group sessions. I have experience teaching Supplemental Instruction at Auburn University, where in addition to lecture materials, I provided study skills and academic success strategies to my students. I am a National Merit and National Hispanic Scholar, and I received a full Academic Presidential Scholarship plus stipends at Auburn. I consistently score well on standardized tests, and I am able to use and...

...Since graduation, I have been preparing for the MCAT as I plan to apply to medical school in June. I have always had a knack for tutoring. I have worked in peer tutoring programs, private tutoring, as a classroom teaching assistant, and in college tutoring. I am available to tutor in a vast majority of science and math areas because of my major and preparation for medical school. In my spare time I love to...

...New York State Exams. My classroom teaching experience encompassed nearly four years as a full-time faculty member at Boston College, where I taught undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry. In addition, I worked as math instructor for an advanced after-school program for children in grades 1-8. I believe that personal tutoring is one of the most effective methods of teaching as it allows the pace of the lessons to be carefully matched to the student,...

...can overcome the frustration with guidance from a tutor and determination that you can do it! 2+2=4 was once the hardest math problem in your life but after practice, it's intuitive... and I can work with you on a path to make all math feel that way. Understanding projectile motion in physics or electron configuration in atoms for middle school can be tough but with real-world examples and using your imagination, there is no limit...

...love science and medicine and I love teaching students to understand and appreciate how cool science can be. I believe that once you understand the concepts and how they fit into the larger framework, it makes memorizing a lot easier and it gives you the command of the material that enables you to do well on any exam. When I am not doing research or thinking about the brain, I love to play jazz, soul,...

...finishing my MBA. Math and Physics are not things to be afraid of: Math is a powerful tool and language, and Physics is not only the study of how our universe works, opening up beautiful vistas into nature, but also phenomenal training in problem solving, analytical thinking, and using the math that sometimes seems so abstract. Tutoring allows me to not only share my love of these things with others, it also gives me the...

...and starting my career as an Engineer. Helping others to learn and understand material has always been a passion of mine. Immersing myself in a rigorous Engineering curriculum, I found myself working closely with peers and classmates in understanding the subject material. During my time at New York University, I served as a tutor for the Tutoring Center at the School of Engineering working with individuals and groups from a variety of subjects corresponding to...

...in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts. During my studies, I spent a year tutoring student-athletes in Chemistry, Physics, Math and Engineering. Earlier in my schooling, I spent two years as a camp counselor and a year regularly babysitting, so mentoring has always been a part of my life. I also have experience as a part of the Best Buddies organization during high school, and so I have some experience with special needs students...

...Science fields. I have always had a knack for these subjects, and I just love solving, or even creating problems and knowing exactly how the world works. I am also able to help tutoring with ACT or other test prep, or help in any way I can with the IB program. My current tutoring experience before Varsity Tutors has all been informal tutoring between friends and family. This started during my junior year in high...

...physician-engineer. I am committed to teaching and tutoring for the satisfaction of making a difference in someone else's education. I have over four years of experience tutoring, starting as a volunteer when I was still in high school. Many students at my high school came from lower-income families and didn't have expensive test prep classes or professional tutoring agencies within their means, yet still aspired to some of the best universities in the country. To...

...a history of successful work with both technical and non-technical coworkers. Throughout my experience, I have enjoyed working with younger staff. I enjoyed helping them work through analysis and experiments, explaining the physics in terms which connect to their experience. I believe that connection is key to successful tutoring the physics must connect to the student's interests and skill set. The tutor should engage the student's interest, help them utilize their strengths, and compensate for...

...Generally, my focus is on helping students understand the concepts and master the thought processes that lead to the right answer, rather than using rote memorization or oversimplified practice. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math and Physics, particularly Calculus (whose elegance made me love math again), but I'm happy to help with practically any high school class (the exceptions being History classes), test prep, or collegiate Math/Physics courses. In my free time I like...

...Mechanics. I enjoy tutoring all scientific subjects especially Chemistry and Physics because I'm familiar with the common areas of difficulty that students face in these subjects. When working with students, I make sure that they have a solid foundation in the subject being studied and work with them on areas of trouble. I simplify ideas as much as possible and correlate them to real life scenarios whenever possible to help students consolidate their learning. I...

...What I believe makes me a great tutor are the following: I frequently engage the class, I find ways to make learning fun for my students and give them examples of how their lessons apply to the world we inhabit, and I am very thorough in the material and diligently work, while being patient, to make sure each student is understanding the lessons because I know everyone has a unique way he/she processes and learns.