Top Physics Tutors serving Washington DC
Albert: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
I enjoy teaching physics and math and have twelve years of experience.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Philosophy, Physics
SAT Math: 770
Olivia: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
...and detail. I received an IB diploma upon high school completion and BS in Biology from Colorado State University in 2011. I am currently enrolled in a paramedic certification program in the DC area. I volunteered as a tutor in college working with students from kindergarten to high school seniors. I am excited to help students understand confusing ideas and subjects. Knowledge is power and learning can be fun, so let's get to work.... Anyone can...
Education & Certification
Colorado State University-Fort Collins - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Ian: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
...love helping people achieve their goals. I am originally from McLean, VA, and I attended Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. At Harvard, I study Earth and Planetary Sciences with a minor in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology. I am also a John Harvard Scholar, and I am passionate about the climate and how it is affecting ecosystems. I really enjoy teaching and interacting with everyone, and I am especially passionate about maths and sciences.
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor, Earth and Planetary Sciences
August: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
...with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and Theology. I've always had a desire to help others learn--in high school I would often help my peers with material when the teachers weren't able to fully explain the material. I tutored high school students for several semesters in college and loved the chance to make learning enjoyable. I've been tutoring for the past few months. I am currently interviewing at medical schools for matriculation in Fall 2016.
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Biological Sciences and Theology
Meenu: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
...college level students though a tutor was slowly inculcated in me when I started helping middle school kids in chemistry during my undergrade (B.Sc.). I finished my Ph.D. in "Plant Breeding and Genetics" from a very reputed Agriculture University and started teaching as an Assistant professor in Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, technology and Science. I am Substituting since 3 year at elementary, Middle and High school level. I came across the students from diverse...
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GBPU AT Pantnagar india - Associate in Science, Plant Sciences, General
Gobind Ballabh Pant University Technology & Agriculture, Pantnagar, India - Doctor of Science, Plant Genetics
Ryan: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
...and grew up in a city called Fredericksburg not too far south from the DC area. Physics is both my career and passion. One of the things I have come to notice in my previous tutoring is that students sometimes fear a subject because of rumored difficulty. I gain nothing but pleasure in helping students dismantle their fear and in it's place blossom passion. The only thing I love as much as physics is being...
Education & Certification
George Mason University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Allison: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
...classroom as I truly believe that each and every student can learn, grow, and succeed. To meet the academic and emotional needs of my students, I have made it my mission to be innovative in my instructional and assessment practices with project - based learning, discourse, differentiated lessons, evidence based argument writing, and structured student - design lab investigations. Additionally, teaching during the Covid-19 pandemic makes meeting both academic and emotional needs more crucial than...
Education & Certification
West Virginia University Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
Mississippi State University - Masters in Education, Biology, General
Matthew: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
...Bachelor of Science in physics. I want to assist up and coming college and high school students by creating a customized personal teaching system that utilizes only the methods from which they learn best. I prefer to teach physics, as I believe that to understand physics is to have intuition of the world. However, I have experience in a range of subjects, including geology, environmental science, mathematics, anthropology, computer science, and astronomy.
Education & Certification
Denison University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Zaka: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
...to practice my dream. Since I was a young boy, I had always looked up to all the doctors that worked day and night to help those that were far less fortunate. I finally managed to achieve my goal in 2012, when I received my M.D. from Punjab Medical College. However, I did not want to stop at just obtaining the degree; I wanted to share my knowledge as well. From the year 2011 to...
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Punjab Medical College - Bachelors, Physiology, Medicine, Surgery,
Mohammed: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
...student's needs, the topic/subject in question, engaging the student in active learning, cooperation with students, and accommodating students based on their needs. I find great satisfaction in helping students learn and grow, which is an enriching experience. It also allows me to contribute to society by creating future leaders and intellectuals. While working as an engineer for my previous employer, I trained and mentored summer interns yearly for job proficiency, career guidance, and professional development....
Education & Certification
Undergradute-University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Graduate Degree-University of Maryland-College Park - Master of Science, Telecommunications Engineering
Caitlyn: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
I am a senior at Emmanuel College where I am majoring in political science with a concentration in American government and politics and a minor in philosophy. In the fall, I will begin working towards a PhD in Government and Politics at the University of Maryland.
Education & Certification
Emmanuel College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 750
Okechukwu: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
I am a graduate student at the University of Iowa, studying Actuarial Science. In 2022, I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland, majoring in Economics and minoring in Actuarial Mathematics. I've passed three actuarial exams: P, FM, and FAM.
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 790
McLean: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
...University in Nashville, TN. I majored in Music Business, and minored in Mathematics. I have tutored students in math, economics, physics, violin, and music publishing for five years. My favorite subject is math because it involves critical thinking and universal concepts. My teaching philosophy is to target the student's source of frustration, to ensure correct terminology using the student's course materials, to provide strategies for memorizing information, and to focus the bulk of the tutoring...
Education & Certification
Belmont University - Bachelors, Music Business
Amara: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
Dedicated to making sure that all students have the tools necessary to be successful. Experience teaching and tutoring English, Social Studies, Middle School Math, Government, and Economics.
Education & Certification
Unversity of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Elijah: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
...2018 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. He earned Dean's List distinctions every semester, was accepted into the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi as a Junior, and won the William H Huggin's Award for Scholarship and Service upon graduation. He has worked as a Robotics Software Engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Honeybee Robotics. He most recently joined Dr. Enrique Mallada's research group at Johns Hopkins. He is studying networked...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Brian: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
...at Virginia Tech and I'm a TA for several introductory E&M classes. I tutor high school and introductory college-level physics and AP physics classes including physics 1, physics C mechanics, and physics C E&M. I love helping students because there is no greater feeling than helping someone achieve something they thought they couldn't do. I especially like tutoring physics because it is often a subject that people think they can never understand just because it's...
Education & Certification
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Jackson : Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
I am a rising Junior at Washington and Lee University and am an Engineering Major with a Minor in Mathematics. I play baseball at Washington and Lee, and tutor Math and Physics.
Education & Certification
Washington and Lee University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36
James: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
I'm a recent Yale grad living in Washington, D.C., where I work for the Washington Nationals. I'm a lifelong sports fanatic and love helping out those seeking to meet their academic goals!
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Jasmina: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
...at George Washington University, majoring in Biology (cell and molecular concentration) with a minor in Chemistry. I have been tutoring at GW for four years, and have been officially working for the university as a tutor for 2 of those years. I have a huge passion for teaching, as I also worked as a TA in biology and physics and would love to help you learn and also learn how you learn! My end goal...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 730
Ben: Washington DC Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor in Washington, DC
...from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I love the sciences and have worked with dozens of students in grade school, high school and college on biology, chemistry, and physics. I have also worked with many students on test prep, particularly with math sections. Lastly, I was a writing tutor at Dartmouth and love the writing process, so Im always excited to work with students on essays. For fun, I love running, playing pretty much any racket sport, and...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 710
SAT Writing: 700
Private Physics Tutoring in Washington DC
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Washington DC Physics Tutoring FAQ
If you have a student who is currently taking physics courses who you think could benefit from some extra study help, contact Varsity Tutors to be connected with excellent Washington DC physics tutors.
Physics is the science of matter, motion, and energy. Concepts a student learns from the study of physics are important in a variety of different fields, from engineering to medicine to business. Physics examines concepts that are both tangible and abstract, and often students can have a real affinity for certain aspects of physics while struggling with others. We can assist you in getting connected with a dedicated private instructor who can help your student with any and all of the concepts associated with the study of physics.
How is Washington DC physics tutoring different from classroom learning?
In a traditional classroom setting, the teacher is responsible for covering a great deal of material and doesn't always have a lot of time to do it. So that they are able to get to everything, the teacher will often follow a set curriculum, with certain times allotted to certain subject matter, key concepts, and so on. To get through their curriculum, they may have to move at a fairly steady pace.
For a student who is already familiar and comfortable with the material, this may not pose any problems. For students who are struggling, though, it can feel like they are being left behind. Working with Washington DC physics tutors, your student can spend the time they need to on the material so that they don't have to feel like they are always trying to catch up to the rest of the class.
Early on in your student's Washington DC physics tutoring sessions, their tutor can take the time to assess their learning preferences. Once they have a sense of what sorts of approaches will work best for your student, the tutor can plan their curriculum accordingly.
For example, if your student responds well to listening to short lectures and then relaying the information back in their own words, then their tutor can take a Socratic approach as they discuss the theories that underpin things like kinematics and dynamic forces.
Or, if your student is more of a visual learner, they might use colorful charts and diagrams to illustrate the Laws of Thermodynamics. When a student is free to study according to their preferred learning style, they can gain more than just a surface understanding of the material and can be better prepared to recall it when they are called upon to do so.
When it comes to studying physics, some students are going to have an easier time grasping the more hands-on, observable things, like mechanics. Others might more naturally grasp some of the more theoretical or abstract concepts.
With Washington DC physics tutors, your student can put their focus where they need it. If they understand something already, they can skim over it, or skip it altogether. If there are concepts that they find challenging, their tutor can spend more time during sessions on those. By targeting the areas that your student really needs, study time can become more efficient, and effective.
What are the benefits of having my student study with Washington DC physics tutors near me?
The individualized attention that your student gets from their instructor is probably the most significant benefit of Washington DC physics tutoring. Study sessions can be geared toward what your student needs, and can be designed with their learning preferences in mind. That individualized focus means that sessions can be responsive to your student's changing needs as well.
At the beginning of their sessions, the tutor may determine that their time would be best spent studying laws of motion. But, as sessions progress, they may find that your student is picking up the principle theories pretty quickly. Seeing this, their tutor can decide to move on to something more challenging, like electromagnetic waves, for example.
When your student works with Washington DC physics tutors, they work one-on-one with a professional instructor on a regular basis. As your student spends more time with their tutor, a rapport can develop between them. Sessions can feel like they are happening in a comfortable learning space, and your student can become more relaxed as they approach the material.
When a student is struggling with a subject, they can grow uncomfortable when they have to engage with it, and that discomfort can compound their struggles, and so on. It's a vicious circle. But if they are able to study in a more relaxed and comfortable environment, they can become more comfortable with the material, and take steps towards breaking that cycle.
Because Washington DC physics tutoring sessions are face-to-face, your student is able to ask questions immediately, and their tutor can answer them immediately as well. Physics is a broad field of study, and though many of the subjects that are covered under the physics umbrella may seem to be separate from one another, there is actually a lot of interconnectedness between them.
That means that misunderstanding something in one area can affect how a student does somewhere else. Working with a private instructor means that your student has someone who can catch those little misconceptions early on, and address them before it spreads to other areas.
How can I fit Washington DC physics tutoring into my student's schedule?
Life can get very busy when you have a student in school. With everything you have to do in a day, work, school pick-up, extracurriculars, it can be difficult to find time for study sessions amongst all that. That's why Varsity Tutors tries to make it as convenient as possible for you to connect with the best Washington DC physics tutors for your student's needs. Sessions are available either online or in-person, with the same great quality of instruction whichever option you choose.
The online option does have the benefit of added convenience. Washington DC physics tutoring sessions are facilitated through our Live Learning Platform, so your student can log on from anywhere there is a reliable internet connection. The platform also boasts several exciting learning tools such as video chat, a shared document editor, and a virtual whiteboard.
The video chat function enables face-to-face interaction between your student and Washington DC physics tutors, which allows for meaningful back and forth between student and instructor. The shared document editor can be used by the tutor to respond in real-time as your student works through test questions designed to help them better understand topics like atomic and chemical physics.
With the virtual whiteboard, an instructor might illustrate ideas behind things like electromagnetic waves, or the behavior of subatomic particles. Additionally, every tutoring session is recorded, and each of those recordings can be a resource you and your student can use if you ever want to go back and any topics that may have been covered earlier on.
Thanks to the Live Learning Platform, your student can attend from anywhere, which means you don't have to worry about the commute. If you want your student to work from the comfort of home, they can certainly do that. If they need someplace a little more distraction-free, they might decide to work from a nearby library, like the Georgetown Public Library, or Mt Pleasant Library, for example.
How can I get started with Washington DC physics tutors near me?
Reach out to Varsity Tutors to be connected with first-rate Washington DC physics tutors in as little as 24 hours. Working with a private instructor means your student can get the individualized attention need, and it's convenient for you. All you have to do is call!
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