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I am planning on entering medical school at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in the fall. Throughout high school and college, I have fallen in love with tutoring and seeing so many new faces in the process. I especially love to tutor in math, chemistry, MCAT, and chemical engineering topics, and have experience tutoring students of all ages - from elementary school to fellow college students. When I am not tutoring or in school, I am an avid lifter and love to bake with friends!
I am passionate about both. I have been a teaching assistant, tutor, researcher, guest lecturer, researcher, and am currently a practicing engineer.
I am a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Over the past several years, I have worked with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences tutoring thermodynamics (my personal favorite), chemistry, and math. I have also tutored in the past for ACT/SAT and other subjects such as history, but I am deeply passionate about science and engineering. I tend to push my students to understand conceptual topics, as opposed to rote or algorithmic learning. In my free time, I love to bake sourdough, learn about history, garden, and recently started biking again.
I'm currently a freshman at Rice University studying applied math. I've always had a love for sharing knowledge with others, and I started tutoring when I was a junior in high school. As a former AP student and a National AP Scholar, I have the experience necessary to guide my students through challenging curriculum. Though I specialize in tutoring mathematics and physics, I am experienced with and am happy to tutor a broad range of subjects.
I am an avid classical pianist, EMT, swimmer, and tinkerer. I love explaining things and paying forward my knowledge to those around me!
I am currently working for a tutoring service called Princeton Tutoring as an independent contractor. As a member of their tutoring base, I instruct students in Math, Physics, AP Exams and most often, the SAT. I have obtained outstanding scores and am confident I can convey instruction and techniques that have worked for me. I have a solid foundation in the Spanish language and am completely fluent in German and Russian.
I am currently a student at Brown University seeking a degree in molecular biophysics. I love studying physics and its many applications in the realms of the life sciences. I have a strange penchant for ultimate frisbee and anything that involves golf (mini golf, frisbee golf, actual golf, etc.). One can often find me at Clark Park or Walnut Greens trying to shoot for par or die trying.
I am still involved in peer tutoring among my friends and classmates.
I am available to help students with any topics they are struggling with in their high school or early college-level Physics courses.
I am a May 2012 graduate of Princeton University with a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering currently working in Midtown Manhattan as a consultant. In the past I have had a variety of opportunities to tutor - from one on one tutoring for the SAT in high school and peer tutoring in college, to online tutoring students in Korea and and teaching a two month English seminar in Brazil. Although I have a variety of academic interests, my educational emphasis in math and sciences has led me doing the majority of my tutoring in these subjects. I have worked with students of all ages, learning styles, and strengths, and I love the opportunity to shape a learning experience together!
I am currently a student at Stanford University studying math and political science. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience with younger students. I have helped students of different ages and from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, and so I am very conscious of the needs and prior knowledge my students and tailor my tutoring method and style individually.
I am a graduate of Rice University with a Bachelor of Science in Physics, a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy, and a minor in Neuroscience. My previous tutoring experiences have primarily focused on college level physics, math, and chemistry; AP Calculus, AP Physics, and AP Chemistry; the ACT and SAT college entrance exams; general mathematics at the high school level; and middle school level math and english for state standardized testing. Additionally, I have experience working with students with learning differences including dyslexia, ADHD, and ASD. As someone who loves learning, I am a firm believer in making our meetings enjoyable as well as educational. STEM subjects in particular have the reputation for being boring and complicated, but I love that as a tutor I can help students make sense of the topics and find the fun!
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Frequently Asked Questions
AP Physics covers mechanics, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics across two main courses (AP Physics 1 and 2). Each topic builds on fundamental concepts, and many students struggle with the mathematical reasoning required to connect theory to problem-solving. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps you identify which concepts aren't clicking and develop strategies to apply them to complex problems, rather than just memorizing formulas.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you work with a tutor, but students typically see meaningful gains by focusing on their specific weak areas—whether that's free-response questions, conceptual understanding, or time management during the exam. Many students improve by multiple score points when they combine tutoring with regular practice tests and targeted review. The key is identifying gaps early and addressing them systematically rather than trying to cram everything at the last minute.
Students often struggle with translating word problems into equations, understanding when to apply different physics principles, and managing the pacing of the exam—especially the free-response section, which requires clear reasoning and proper notation. Many also find the jump from regular physics to AP-level rigor challenging, particularly in connecting abstract concepts like energy and momentum to real-world scenarios. A tutor can help you practice problem-solving strategies and build confidence in your approach before test day.
Practice tests are essential—they help you understand the exam format, identify weak topics, and build test-taking stamina. The AP Physics exam is 3 hours long with multiple-choice and free-response sections, so practicing under timed conditions is crucial. A tutor can help you analyze your practice test results to pinpoint exactly which concepts or question types are causing problems, then create a focused study plan to address those gaps rather than reviewing everything generically.
Test anxiety in AP Physics often stems from uncertainty about problem-solving approaches or fear of running out of time. Working with a tutor helps you develop reliable strategies for tackling different question types, which builds real confidence—not just reassurance. Regular practice under exam conditions, reviewing what you did well on practice tests, and having a clear game plan for test day (like which questions to tackle first) can significantly reduce anxiety.
The AP Physics exam gives you about 90 minutes for 50 multiple-choice questions and 90 minutes for 5 free-response questions. Most students benefit from spending 1-2 minutes per multiple-choice question and leaving harder ones for later, then allocating 15-20 minutes per free-response question. A tutor can help you practice this pacing on full-length exams and adjust based on your strengths—for example, if you're strong on free-response but struggle with multiple-choice, you might allocate time differently.
Free-response questions require you to show your reasoning and work, not just get the right answer—partial credit is available for correct methodology even if your final answer is wrong. Start by identifying what the question is asking, list what you know, choose the appropriate physics principles, show all steps, and include units. Tutors can help you practice writing clear, organized solutions and learn what graders are looking for, which often makes the difference between a 3 and a 5.
Look for tutors with strong physics backgrounds—ideally those who've taught AP Physics, scored well on the exam themselves, or have advanced degrees in physics or engineering. They should understand the specific AP curriculum and exam format, not just general physics concepts. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in Honolulu who have proven experience helping students master AP Physics and improve their scores.
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