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Alisha

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
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

Professor

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

William

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

Artem

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
George

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
Jeffrey

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
Mark

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Mark

MS
Mark's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Engineering
AP Physics 1

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...

Education

Syracuse University

MS

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

MS

Stephen

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Stephen

Bachelor's
Stephen's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

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

Education

University

Bachelor's

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