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Michael

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Michael

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

The hunt for the right equation is half the battle in physics — figuring out whether a problem calls for Newton's second law or conservation of energy before any numbers hit the page. Michael's CS degree from UCLA means he thinks algorithmically, breaking multi-step mechanics and kinematics problems...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Mariela

Certified Tutor

Mariela

Master of Science, Geological Sciences (Geophysics)
Mariela's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra

Kinematics equations and free-body diagrams are where most physics students first feel lost, and the confusion compounds fast once rotational motion and energy conservation enter the picture. Mariela's geophysics training required graduate-level physics coursework, and she approaches each problem by...

Education

Brown University

Master of Science, Geological Sciences (Geophysics)

University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

Bachelor of Science, Geology

Dylan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Dylan

Bachelor's
Dylan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

AP Scholar with Distinction and a strong SAT quantitative background, Dylan teaches both physics and calculus at Lewis and Clark, which means he can untangle the moments where a mechanics or energy problem stalls because the math — not the physics — is the real obstacle. He's especially effective at...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Andrew

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Andrew

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

Circuit analysis, electromagnetic fields, and wave mechanics were the core of Andrew's electrical engineering degree, so he brings firsthand technical depth to Physics tutoring. He walks through free-body diagrams, energy conservation problems, and kinematics by connecting each equation to the physi...

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Rohan

Certified Tutor

Rohan

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rohan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Trigonometry

A biology major who minored in chemistry, Rohan understands physics the way many science students encounter it — as the quantitative backbone behind everything from cellular mechanics to thermodynamics. He's especially effective at breaking down free-body diagrams, kinematics equations, and energy c...

Education

University of Oregon

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Ryan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Ryan

MS
Ryan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Geometry

Enabling children to grasp the foundational knowledge and skills that they will use for the rest of their lives is a wonderful gift. Good education is, in my belief, the single most important thing we can impart to the younger generation. I am very motivated to equip young minds to learn more about...

Education

Portland State University

MS

Humboldt State University

MS

Riley

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Riley

AB
Riley's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Linear Algebra

I primarily tutor a lot of math classes. Anything from elementary school through undergrad. High school Geometry? Yep! Real Analysis? Absolutely! Python? Not quite math, you tricky person, but sign right up. I tutor a bit of physics and computer programming as well. Test prep, too. But who am I? I ...

Education

Reed College

AB

Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

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 ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580

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