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6+ years
Alisha
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...
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Bryce
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...
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Prakash
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...
The University of Texas at Tyler
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Tribhuvan University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Professor
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...
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
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...
Duke University
Masters

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Artem
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...
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Current Undergrad, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Certified Tutor
9+ years
George
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...
University
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
9+ years
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...
University
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Most physics confusion comes from jumping to equations before understanding the physical situation. Mark's approach starts with free-body diagrams and conceptual reasoning — identifying what forces are actually present, what's conserved, what's changing — before any numbers appear. Two engineering d...
Syracuse University
MS
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Stephen
I love math and physics, particularly as it relates to geology. Ask me about rocks in my spare time! Also a casual American history and constitutional/political buff. APUSH Text: Henrietta Calculus Text: Stewart Physics Text: Knight
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Bachelor's
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