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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
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
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
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
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
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
Autumn
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.
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
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...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
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...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
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 ...
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
Certified Tutor
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...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
Christopher
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...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Michelle
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...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
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