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Kathleen
BA Washington University in St. Louis
1+ Years Tutoring

Kathleen's math background at Washington University gives her a natural advantage when teaching physics — she treats kinematics equations, force diagrams, and energy conservation as applied math problems rather than disconnected formulas. She digs into the specific step where a student gets stuck, whether that's setting up a free-body diagram or knowing when to apply Newton's second law versus conservation of momentum.

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Samuel
MS University of Missouri-Columbia • BA University of Missouri-Columbia
9+ Years Tutoring

Samuel teaches AP Physics 2 and high school physics alongside his chemistry courses, which means he's constantly bridging the gap between force diagrams and molecular behavior. He tackles kinematics, energy conservation, and wave mechanics by tying each concept back to observable phenomena students already encounter in lab settings.

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Christopher
BA Cornell University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am interested in Physics and Mathematics and working out practical problems from plumbing to electronics. I will someday go back for my Ph.D. in Physics but until then I am looking to grow as an engineer or computer programmer.

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Jacob
BA Missouri State University
1+ Years Tutoring

Free-body diagrams, kinematics equations, energy conservation — Jacob uses all of these regularly in his chemistry and physical chemistry work, so he teaches physics with the fluency of someone who applies it, not just studies it. He's especially effective at walking students through multi-step problems where identifying the right principle matters more than plugging into a formula.

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Ashley
BA Oral Roberts University
14+ Years Tutoring

I am excited to help anyone who might need it!

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Mayuri
PhD University of Georgia • BA University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka
10+ Years Tutoring

Five years of tutoring undergraduate physics gave Mayuri a sharp sense of where conceptual misunderstandings hide — the student who can solve a momentum equation but can't explain why the ball bounces the way it does. She digs into mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and waves with an emphasis on building physical intuition alongside mathematical rigor. Her PhD research deepened her ability to unpack even the trickiest derivations.

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Megan
MS University of Missouri • BA University of Missouri
14+ Years Tutoring

Kinematics equations and free-body diagrams only make sense when a student understands what they're actually describing — and that translation from physical situation to mathematical model is where most physics students get stuck. Megan's dual strength in math and science instruction lets her tackle both the conceptual reasoning and the algebra simultaneously, so neither becomes a bottleneck.

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Katherine
BA University of Missouri-Columbia • Doctor of Dental Science, Biology, General University of Missouri-Kansas City
8+ Years Tutoring

A biology degree and dental doctorate both demand serious physics fluency — from biomechanics and fluid dynamics to optics and electromagnetic radiation. Katherine breaks down force diagrams, energy conservation, and kinematics problems by tying each concept to something tangible, which makes the math feel purposeful instead of arbitrary.

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Anatoliy
BA Washington University in St. Louis • Doctor of Medicine, Medicine UMKC
1+ Years Tutoring

Medical school gave Anatoliy a reason to understand physics beyond the textbook — fluid dynamics matters when you're studying blood flow, and electrical circuits map directly onto nerve impulse propagation. He teaches mechanics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism by tying each concept to real systems students can visualize. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Austin
BA Missouri University of Science and Technology
4+ Years Tutoring

Engineering school doesn't just teach physics — it demands that you use Newton's laws, energy conservation, and electromagnetism to design things that actually work. Austin brings that applied mindset to physics tutoring, turning free-body diagrams and kinematics problems into exercises in clear, systematic thinking. He emphasizes setting up problems correctly, because once the physics is translated into math, the solving becomes straightforward.

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Sean
BA Columbia University in the City of New York
9+ Years Tutoring

Sean's computational biology work at Columbia requires constant translation between physical systems and mathematical models — exactly the skill that separates students who understand physics from those who just memorize formulas. He tackles mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics by teaching students to diagram a problem and identify which principles apply before reaching for an equation.

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Jordan
BA University of Kansas City
1+ Years Tutoring

Kinematics, energy conservation, electromagnetism — physics covers enormous ground, and each topic builds on the last. Jordan's engineering training gave him years of applying these principles to real systems, so he explains not just how to solve a projectile motion problem but why the math describes what actually happens.

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Samantha
PhD University of Missouri
3+ Years Tutoring

Kinematics equations and free-body diagrams are just the beginning — physics gets genuinely hard when students hit rotational dynamics, electromagnetism, or wave interference. Samantha's computer science PhD gave her deep fluency with the mathematical modeling that underpins these topics, and she teaches students to translate word problems into equations systematically rather than guessing which formula to grab.

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Karl
BA Iowa State University
2+ Years Tutoring

Karl studied physics at Iowa State University, where he built deep familiarity with mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics — the core areas that trip up most physics students. He breaks complex problems into free-body diagrams and energy conservation arguments so the logic behind each solution becomes clear, not just the final answer.

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Michael
BA Rice University • Doctor of Philosophy, Physics University of Michigan
7+ Years Tutoring

Michael holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Michigan and a BS from Rice, and he's spent years teaching everything from basic mechanics to advanced electrodynamics and special relativity. He's particularly effective at connecting abstract principles — like conservation laws or field theory — to real-world phenomena students can actually visualize. Rated 4.7 by students, he brings both deep subject knowledge and genuine teaching experience to every session.

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Ryan
BA Cornell University
6+ Years Tutoring

Studying civil engineering at Cornell means Ryan doesn't just remember physics — he's still using free-body diagrams, energy conservation, and fluid mechanics in his coursework right now. He explains force problems and kinematics by connecting equations to the physical intuition behind them, which makes problem-solving strategies transferable across chapters. His 35 ACT reflects the same analytical rigor he brings to every tutoring session.

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Charles
BA Yale University
1+ Years Tutoring

Engineering is applied physics, which means Charles doesn't just remember the formulas for kinematics, energy conservation, or rotational dynamics — he uses them to solve design problems at Yale every week. That practical fluency lets him explain not just how to set up a free-body diagram but why each force matters and what happens when you change a variable. Rated across math and science subjects, he's especially sharp on real-world application problems.

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John
MS University of Pennsylvania • BA College of the Holy Cross
10+ Years Tutoring

Teaching middle school science in Philadelphia meant John had to make forces, motion, and energy intuitive for students encountering those ideas for the first time — a skill that translates directly to breaking down introductory physics at any level. His history background also sharpened a habit of asking "why" before "how," so he digs into the reasoning behind Newton's laws or conservation principles before rushing to plug numbers into equations. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Eric
BA Duke University
8+ Years Tutoring

Eric approaches physics the way his Duke engineering program taught him: start with a free-body diagram, identify what's conserved, and let the math follow from the concept. Whether it's projectile motion, circuits, or rotational dynamics, he walks through each problem type until the setup becomes second nature.

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Maggie
BA Yale University
1+ Years Tutoring

Kinematics equations and free-body diagrams are straightforward once a student learns to read a physics problem like a story — identifying what's moving, what forces act on it, and what the question is really asking. Maggie teaches that translation process explicitly, drawing on her science background to walk through mechanics, energy conservation, and wave behavior with clarity. She holds a 5.0 student rating.

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Bidyut
BA Johns Hopkins University
8+ Years Tutoring

Bidyut's dual focus in biomedical engineering and computer science at Johns Hopkins means physics isn't something he studied once — it's embedded in his daily coursework, from mechanics to electromagnetism to fluid dynamics. He teaches students to translate word problems into free-body diagrams and equations systematically, rather than guessing which formula to use. That structured approach, combined with his 5.0 client rating, makes him especially effective for students who feel lost in problem-solving.

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Bryan
BA Duke University
8+ Years Tutoring

Bryan holds a B.S. in Physics and teaches the subject the way it's actually practiced — starting from a real situation, identifying the relevant principles, and building a solution step by step. Whether the problem involves conservation of momentum or circuit analysis, he emphasizes drawing clear free-body diagrams and checking units before touching a calculator.

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Samuel
BA California Institute of Technology
6+ Years Tutoring

Applied math at Caltech means Samuel's daily coursework is the calculus and differential equations that power every physics problem — from projectile motion to oscillating springs to electric fields. He teaches students to build the mathematical setup first, identifying which principles apply and why, so that plugging into formulas becomes the easy final step rather than a frantic guessing game.

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Ellie
MS Yale University • BA Yale University
6+ Years Tutoring

Engineering students see physics differently than most tutors do — every force diagram, energy conservation problem, and wave equation is a tool they actually use. Ellie's biomedical engineering program at Yale means she tackles mechanics, electricity, and thermodynamics regularly in applied contexts. She unpacks the math behind each physics concept so students understand the equations instead of just memorizing them.

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Margaret
Current Undergrad Student, Political Science and Government Stanford University
9+ Years Tutoring

A Stanford computer science and political science student, Margaret went through the Project Lead the Way STEM magnet program, where physics wasn't just a class but a daily toolkit for engineering challenges. She teaches kinematics, force diagrams, and energy conservation by tying each concept to tangible scenarios that make the math feel purposeful.

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Derek
BA Harvard University
9+ Years Tutoring

Derek earned a 790 on the SAT Physics Subject Test and scored 5s on both AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Mechanics, covering everything from kinematics and energy conservation to rotational dynamics. He teaches physics by anchoring each problem in a free-body diagram or energy diagram first, so students learn to set up solutions systematically before touching equations.

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Whether you need homework help, exam prep, or want to get ahead, our Physics tutors are ready to help.

Common challenges include gaps from earlier material, difficulty with specific concepts, and trouble applying learning to new problems. These issues can snowball quickly in Physics.

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