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Bryce

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Bryce

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Bryce's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra

Studying physics alongside computer science at Duke, Bryce tackles mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics from both the theoretical and computational sides. He unpacks the math behind physical laws — showing why F=ma isn't just a formula but a relationship you can reason through to solve pr...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
ACT
35
Prakash

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Prakash

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Prakash's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra
Engineering

Circuit analysis, electromagnetic fields, thermodynamics — Prakash has taught physics from both the theoretical and applied sides, first as a university instructor and now as a working engineer. He unpacks force diagrams, energy conservation, and wave behavior by grounding abstract equations in tang...

Education

The University of Texas at Tyler

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering

Tribhuvan University

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Alisha

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance
Alisha's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Statistics
Pre-Calculus

Dance training builds a surprisingly strong intuition for physics — Alisha thinks in terms of forces, momentum, torque, and center of mass every time she choreographs or analyzes movement, which gives her a kinesthetic vocabulary for concepts that most tutors explain purely on a whiteboard. She pair...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Professor

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Professor's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra
Multivariable Calculus
Trigonometry

An applied mathematics degree from UCLA and doctoral-level engineering work at Virginia Tech gave Professor Florence deep fluency with the math that underpins physics — from vector calculus in electromagnetism to differential equations in harmonic motion. She breaks down force diagrams, energy conse...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Non Degree Doctorals, Engineering Design

Certified Tutor

10+ years

William

Masters
William's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry

An MBA might not be the typical physics background, but William's quantitative coursework in statistics and calculus — combined with teaching both high school physics and math — means he's comfortable walking through force diagrams, energy calculations, and kinematics problems without skipping the a...

Education

Duke University

Masters

Certified Tutor

9+ years

George

Bachelor's
George's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Middle School Math
Geometry

Kinematics and Newton's laws make a lot more sense when someone walks you through the free-body diagrams slowly enough to see what each force is actually doing. George pairs his strong math background with patient problem setup, making sure students can translate a physical scenario into equations b...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1430

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Artem

Current Undergrad, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Artem's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus

Every physics problem is a puzzle — and Artem treats it that way, breaking each scenario into its mechanical components before assembling a solution, whether that's decomposing forces on an inclined plane or tracing energy through a collision. His electrical and computer engineering coursework keeps...

Education

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Current Undergrad, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jeffrey

Bachelor's
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Middle School Math
Calculus

UNC Chapel Hill's curriculum gives Jeffrey daily practice with the mechanics, forces, and energy concepts that form the backbone of any physics course, and his 33 ACT confirms the quantitative chops to handle the math side cleanly. He also teaches calculus and trigonometry, which means when a studen...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Autumn

Bachelor's
Autumn's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Mathematics
Multivariable Calculus
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science in Physics. I work with students in a variety of subjects, including Math, Physics, and Chemistry. I have experience working with students on the Autism spectrum and with ADHD.

Education

University

Bachelor's

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mimi

Masters in Education, Education
Mimi's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...

Education

Harvard University

Masters in Education, Education

Dartmouth College

B.A.

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aaron

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus 2
Calculus
Algebra

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 e...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nina

Masters in biostatistics
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...

Education

Columbia University

Masters in biostatistics

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)

Columbia University in the City of New York

Current Grad Student, Biostatistics

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Reid

PHD, Education
Reid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...

Education

Harvard University

PHD, Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Michelle

Current Grad Student, M.D.
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...

Education

Baylor College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, M.D.

Rice University

Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1570

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