Derek earned a 790 on the SAT Physics Subject Test and scored 5s on both AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Mechanics, covering everything from kinematics and energy conservation to rotational dynamics. He teaches physics by anchoring each problem in a free-body diagram or energy diagram first, so students learn to set up solutions systematically before touching equations.

Mechanical and aerospace engineering at Princeton means Nicolas solves physics problems daily that go well beyond the introductory level — orbital mechanics, fluid dynamics, structural loading — so he can trace exactly how introductory concepts like Newton's laws and energy conservation scale into real engineering applications. That forward view gives students a clearer sense of why each principle matters and how the pieces fit together, not just how to survive the next exam. Rated 5.0 by students.

A triple major in math, computer science, and chemistry means Lance spent years applying physics principles across disciplines — from force diagrams in engineering coursework to energy conservation in chemical systems. He breaks down kinematics, Newton's laws, and circuit problems by emphasizing the mathematical reasoning that ties each topic together.

Civil engineering at UF is essentially applied physics — statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics — so Cavan brings real-world problem context to topics like force equilibrium, energy conservation, and kinematics. He walks through each problem by identifying the physical setup first, then translating it into equations, which prevents the common mistake of plugging numbers into the wrong formula.

St. John's College's Great Books curriculum has Kelsey working through Newton's *Principia* and Maxwell's original papers — building physics from the primary sources rather than pre-digested textbook summaries. That approach means she can trace why the laws of motion or conservation principles were formulated the way they were, giving students a conceptual grip on the reasoning behind the equations. Her 34 ACT composite reflects the quantitative chops to back up that conceptual depth with clean problem-solving.

I am working towards a Bachelor of Arts in Pure and Applied Mathematics as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Astronomy and Physics. I have enjoyed studying math and science since I was in elementary school. I would always help my friends out by answering their questions about the material. For about the last five years, I have had my own tutoring business where I have tutored a wide variety of math courses from elementary school math to pre-calculus and calculus. I like to make sure my students have a complete understanding of the core concepts before going into practice questions. I have also had experience helping my peers with physics and computer science courses.

I am looking to help you with your math and physics questions. I am a graduate student studying hurricane physics and enjoy using my deep understanding of material to help others. Hope to meet you soon!

Pre-med coursework at Miami meant Alec worked through the full sequence of mechanics, electricity, and thermodynamics alongside organic chemistry and biology — so he knows firsthand how physics concepts resurface in unexpected places across the sciences. He leans on that cross-disciplinary perspective when teaching, connecting Newton's laws or energy conservation to tangible examples that make the abstract click. Rated 5.0 by students.

Kinematics, Newton's laws, energy conservation, and wave mechanics all require translating word problems into mathematical models — a skill that doesn't come naturally to most students. Michelle's approach starts with drawing clear free-body diagrams and identifying which principles apply before touching any equations, building the problem-solving instincts that carry through every unit of a physics course.

Studying human biology means Susie regularly encounters the physics underlying biological systems — fluid pressure in circulatory models, wave mechanics in imaging, and the thermodynamics driving cellular processes. She uses those concrete biological connections to make force, energy, and motion problems feel grounded rather than abstract, which is especially useful for pre-med students who need physics to stick. Rated 4.8 by students.

A biophysics major lives at the intersection of physics and biology, which gives Conrad an unusual ability to explain Newtonian mechanics, energy conservation, and electromagnetism through multiple lenses. He digs into the math behind each concept — free-body diagrams, kinematic equations, circuit analysis — while making sure the physical intuition keeps pace with the formulas.