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AP Physics
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A chemical and biomolecular engineering degree means Steve spent years applying thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and electromagnetism to real systems — the same core principles that drive AP Physics 1 and 2. He's particularly sharp at teaching students how to connect free-body diagrams to Newton's laws and energy bar charts to conservation principles, building the kind of physical intuition the exam's qualitative questions demand. Rated 5.0 by students.

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.
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 Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
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.
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 I'm not working or studying, I love playing volleyball (indoors or on the beach!) and spending time outside, canoeing or hiking with my dog. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
I'm a freshman at Stanford University pursuing a degree in mathematical and computational science. I've been tutoring students from grades 3-12 throughout high school, and I look forward to continue in college. Nothing excites me more than learning something new, and I strive to share my excitement with my tutees.
I am a rising senior at Harvard College pursuing an AB in Government. Academically, I have diverse interests, including history, language, math, physics, philosophy, music, and politics. In high school, I tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in music, math, ACT and SAT prep, and Spanish. At Harvard, I spent a year as a course assistant in the math department, helping to teach introductory undergraduate calculus. Currently, I volunteer with the Leadership Institute at Harvard College (LIHC) as part of its Social Outreach Committee. This work involves teaching a weekly course called "Fundamentals of Leadership" to a class of middle school students. Overall, I have found my experiences tutoring math to be the most rewarding.
I'm Dennis. I study physics, math, and computer science. I have done research about cosmic ray acceleration at supernova shock fronts in the Princeton University Department of Astrophysics, simulating how the turbulent plasmas push protons and ions. I have also worked at the Norfolk State University Department of Engineering, designing, simulating, optimizing, and building light filters for wavelength-division optical-electronic multiplexers. Another field I study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of rhombuses.
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and coming members of such a great field. I have experience tutoring both Calculus and Physics at Notre Dame, as well as experience as a Student Assistant for Differential Equations and Mechanics. I believe the key to learning is much deeper than learning to solve problems and that seeking knowledge is one of the best means for personal improvement.
I am a current (though almost graduated) student in Chemical Engineering at Georgia Tech. I absolutely love teaching and tutoring, and I have 3 years experience tutoring and just over a year's experience in being a teacher's assistant. I am passionate about math and science, and I love helping people understand new material. Learning is something I have always loved, and I want to share that passion with others.
I am a lifelong learner, teacher, and researcher in the field of physics. I received a PhD in Physics from the University of Michigan and a BS in Physics from Rice University. I have four years of physics teaching experience at the University of Michigan, primarily undergraduate laboratory courses with an emphasis on electromagnetism, circuits, waves, optics, and real-world applications of these and other physical phenomena. Many of these courses, including one I helped design, focused on helping non-STEM students master physics concepts that may be difficult to grasp in a standard classroom setting. I have tutored in a variety of subjects since high school, but most recently I have spent several years helping students understand concepts and succeed in coursework throughout a large variety of college-level physics topics, from basic mechanics to advanced electrodynamics and special relativity.
I am an undergraduate of the Johns Hopkins University, majoring in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science. I have years of experience tutoring and teaching math and various sciences from an elementary to a college level. I primarily tutor college level courses such as physics and biochemistry, but also have extensive experience in social sciences, biology, and higher mathematics such as Calculus and Differential Equations. I believe that demonstrating the various real-world applications of a given concept is the best method to increase a student's understanding.
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AP Physics covers mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Each topic builds on foundational concepts, so gaps early on can make later material harder to grasp. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps you identify weak areas, work through problem-solving strategies at your own pace, and build the conceptual understanding needed for both the multiple-choice and free-response sections of the exam.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and consistency with tutoring, but students typically see meaningful gains when they work with a tutor to strengthen problem-solving skills and test-taking strategies. Many students struggle with pacing during the exam and applying concepts to unfamiliar problems—areas where personalized instruction makes a real difference. The key is identifying your specific weak spots early and practicing strategically rather than just reviewing material passively.
Students often struggle with translating word problems into physics equations, managing time during the exam (especially the free-response section), and connecting abstract concepts like electromagnetism to real-world applications. Many also find it difficult to know which formulas apply to a given problem and how to set up multi-step solutions. A tutor can help you develop systematic problem-solving strategies and practice with realistic exam questions to build confidence and speed.
Ideally, tutoring works best when you start in the fall or early winter, giving you time to build a strong foundation and practice with full-length exams before May. However, even starting in spring can help if you focus on high-yield topics and test-taking strategies. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who can assess where you are in the curriculum and create a targeted study plan based on your timeline and goals.
Practice tests are essential for AP Physics—they help you get comfortable with the exam format, identify timing issues, and pinpoint topics you need to review. Most students benefit from taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions every 2-3 weeks, then reviewing mistakes carefully with a tutor to understand not just what went wrong, but why. This cycle of testing, review, and targeted practice is one of the most effective ways to improve your score and build test-day confidence.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or unsure about your problem-solving approach. Working with a tutor gives you the chance to practice problems repeatedly, develop reliable strategies, and see yourself improve over time—all of which build genuine confidence. Tutors can also help you develop a pre-exam routine and teach you how to approach difficult problems strategically rather than panicking when you don't recognize a question immediately.
Free-response questions require you to show your work, explain your reasoning, and often solve multi-step problems—skills that are different from multiple-choice. Tutors can teach you how to organize your solutions clearly, write explanations that earn full credit, and manage your time across the section. Practicing with real AP free-response questions and getting detailed feedback on your work is crucial for improving both your accuracy and your score on this section.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have deep knowledge of AP Physics and experience helping students prepare for the exam. When you get matched with a tutor, you can discuss your current level, goals, and preferred meeting times—then start with a session that fits your schedule and learning style. The personalized approach means your tutor can focus on exactly what you need, whether that's building conceptual understanding or refining test-taking strategies.
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