Award-Winning AP Physics Tutors
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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 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 current master's student pursuing an advanced degree in environmental engineering. I have about 3 years of experience tutoring a standard math and science curricula to students ranging in age from 7-17. I attended college at Washington University in St. Louis receiving a degree in mechanical engineering and energy engineering in 2020. During my time there, I worked as a teaching assistant for several different engineering courses, tutoring students outside of class in the calculus and physics related topics. As someone that benefitted greatly from tutors and teaching assistants, I really love being able to help students that are struggling in certain areas. I am able to help with standardized tests, focusing on math and science sections, AP Calculus and AP Physics exams, and high school math.
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.
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 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'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
AP Physics covers two main courses: AP Physics 1 (algebra-based) and AP Physics 2 (algebra-based), plus AP Physics C (calculus-based). Both focus on mechanics, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. The curriculum emphasizes conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills rather than memorization, so tutoring often focuses on building intuition around core principles like Newton's laws, conservation of energy, and electromagnetic interactions.
Students typically struggle most with circular motion, rotational dynamics, electromagnetic induction, and quantum mechanics because they require visualizing abstract concepts. Additionally, many students find the free-response section challenging due to the need to explain reasoning clearly and show all work. A tutor can help break down these conceptually difficult topics into manageable pieces and teach you how to structure clear, complete solutions that earn full credit.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and consistency with tutoring. Students who work with a tutor for 2-3 months typically see meaningful gains, especially when focusing on weak topic areas and practicing full-length exams under timed conditions. For students in Fresno where the average student-teacher ratio is 20.2:1, personalized 1-on-1 instruction can provide the targeted feedback and pacing that classroom settings often can't, helping you move from a 2-3 to a 4-5 or solidify a 4-5 score.
Most students benefit from 3-4 months of consistent preparation, dedicating 5-7 hours per week. If you're starting closer to exam day, intensive tutoring can help you prioritize high-yield topics and practice test-taking strategies to maximize your score in less time. A tutor can create a personalized study plan based on your current level and target score, ensuring you spend time efficiently on concepts you actually need to strengthen.
Practice tests reveal which topics you understand and which need more work, plus they help you get comfortable with the exam format, timing, and question types. Taking full-length exams under timed conditions also builds stamina and reduces test anxiety. A tutor can review your practice test results with you, identify patterns in mistakes, and teach specific strategies for the free-response section where clear communication of your reasoning is essential.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or unfamiliar with question formats. Working through practice tests with a tutor, learning time-management strategies, and building confidence in your problem-solving approach all help reduce anxiety on exam day. Tutors can also teach you techniques like reading questions carefully before solving, checking your work, and knowing when to skip a difficult problem and return to it later—practical skills that calm your mind when the pressure is on.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in AP Physics and understand the curriculum inside and out. When you get matched with a tutor, you can discuss your current level, target score, and schedule to ensure a good fit. Tutors can work with you on problem-solving strategies, conceptual understanding, and exam technique—all tailored to your specific needs and timeline.
Free-response questions reward clear reasoning and complete solutions, not just correct answers. Start by identifying what the question is asking, list the relevant principles or equations, show your work step-by-step, and explain your reasoning. A tutor can teach you how to structure these responses to earn maximum points, practice writing clear explanations, and review real AP exam examples so you understand what graders are looking for.
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