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BA University of Notre Dame
10+ Years Tutoring

I am most interested in tutoring Math (geometry, algebra 1/2/prealgebra, trigonometry), Physics 1 and 2, General Chemistry (Honors, AP, or college level), and the MCAT Foundations of Physical Science and Critical Analysis and Reasoning sections.

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Rahul
BS Cornell University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Over the past several years, I have worked with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences tutoring thermodynamics (my personal favorite), chemistry, and math. I have also tutored in the past for ACT/SAT and other subjects such as history, but I am deeply passionate about science and engineering. I tend to push my students to understand conceptual topics, as opposed to rote or algorithmic learning. In my free time, I love to bake sourdough, learn about history, garden, and recently started biking again.

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Christine
BA Johns Hopkins University
8+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a senior at Johns Hopkins studying Biomedical Engineering. I have a lot of experience tutoring in math, physics, chemistry, and thermodynamics. I have also proof-read essays for college applications and english classes as well. Outside of school I like to cook, play basketball, and listen to music.

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Vishank
BA Ohio State University-Main Campus
4+ Years Tutoring

I am currently an honors undergraduate student at The Ohio State University studying Data Analytics with a focus on Biomedical and Public Health Analysis. My passion for tutoring comes from the belief that learning is supposed to be a fun and enriching process. I hope to help students find their love for learning. My tutoring experience comes from volunteer tutoring as part of National Honors Society in high school and by coaching/teaching the middle school academic challenge team. In my experience tutoring, I find that it is important to adapt to the learning style of each individual student. I tutor a variety of subjects including math ranging from Algebra through Calculus up to Linear Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, English, and Statistics. My favorite subject to tutor is any sort of math. In my spare time, I like to play sports like basketball or tennis, play video games, and read.

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Karen
BA Macquarie University Sydney Australia
6+ Years Tutoring

I am extremely passionate about the subjects I teach, but I understand that students don't all approach learning from the same ability level or viewpoint. Accordingly, I strive to make my lessons fun and appealing to all backgrounds by utilizing examples, where appropriate, from topics that are of interest to each specific student. I use a variety of teaching methods dependent on the specific student I am working with, recognizing that no two students are the same. Physics in particular provides a wonderful avenue for this approach, as problems can be made to fit most sports or hobbies.

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Lyndsey
BA Miami University
8+ Years Tutoring
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Kevin
BA Case Western Reserve University
7+ Years Tutoring

I am a rising sophomore at Case Western Reserve University studying engineering. I have taken most high-school level standardized tests, and have scored consistently above the 95th percentile. I have tutored small groups of students throughout high school, and also have experience as a private tutor. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing Ultimate Frisbee with my college club team.

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Lillian
BA University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
7+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a P1 pharmacy student. I have had numerous opportunities to tutor students of various ages primarily in subjects that pertain to my program of study, especially chemistry. Throughout my years of study, I have come to the realization that only after meticulous examination of all the possible scenarios and exceptions of a particular phenomenon can we recognize patterns that may have facilitated our initial attempt to understand it in the first place. As a tutor, I hope to serve as a guide that aids students in discerning such patterns and integrating concepts to achieve a thorough and holistic understanding of the subject being studied. Besides tutoring, I enjoy playing the piano and cello, biking, and reading.

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Jie
BA University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of Westlake High School and a student at the University of Michigan who is pursuing an accelerated master's program in computer engineering. Throughout my high school career, I tutored numerous students ranging from freshmen who are taking core classes to seniors who are taking AP classes. Due to this, it allowed me to communicate and learn various methods of teaching that can be understandable to all ages. While I do tutor a diverse set of subjects, I primarily focus on STEM-based ones. I am also passionate about improving standardized test scores like the ACT. The thrill of hearing a student hitting his or her goal is what motivates me to become a better tutor. I truly believe that education is the catalyst to innovation. Whether that innovation is improving life, facilitating jobs, or just making our everyday world a bit better, my contribution to tutoring to benefit our future is what drives me to be part of the education system.

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Maxwell
BA Columbia University in the City of New York
10+ Years Tutoring

I am passionate about the subject, they may feel that they can tap into that passion. Second, I like to engage the student personally. Education can sometimes feel transactional or even coercive. I want my student to feel that I am working for their benefit, and because I care about them, not because I'm getting paid.

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Brian
BA Case Western Reserve University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a student at Case Western Reserve University for computer science. In high school, I was a member of the Peer Tutoring and Mentoring Club and enjoy working with students, primarily in math and science. My favorite subject is physics because it combines science with math and is actually applicable to real life. My learning philosophy is to just do practice problems. The more practice, the easier each problem will be. Somebody can spend all day just studying notes, but he or she will learn best by just doing practice problems. Outside of school, I own a website design business and I enjoy to do anything outdoors. I love snow skiing, water skiing, boating, hiking, and fishing.

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Samuel
BA Cornell University • Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Mathematics University of Iowa
5+ Years Tutoring

I am especially passionate about presenting a new perspective on algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and linear algebra. In my experience, students have always appreciated my patience and flexibility when approaching challenging topics. I also follow sports closely, and in my spare time I enjoy running, watching movies, and playing games with friends.

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Dr
MS Duke University • BA Cleveland State University
9+ Years Tutoring
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Steven
BA University of Louisville
6+ Years Tutoring

I'm looking forward to working with you. My degree is in Mechanical Engineering, so I can assist with that (mechanics would be my specialty there). I can definitely assist with math through Calc 1. I can assist with most Physics, and some Chemistry.

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Craig
BA St Johns College
8+ Years Tutoring

I'm currently a college freshman. Some of my favorite subjects are philosophy, economics, and physics, but I tend to enjoy learning and teaching most everything, as all subjects are integral to understanding the world. I'm happy to help students in any way they might need, however I specialize in the ACT.

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Jacob
MS Marshall University
9+ Years Tutoring
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Tahir
Undergraduate Degree Youngstown State University
10+ Years Tutoring

As a tutor for 20+ years, I bring ample experience and knowledge. I specialize in standardized testing (MCAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, & more), medical school and pre-med courses, and undergraduate STEM subjects. A former medical school student and Master of Public Health, I opted for what truly brings me joy: tutoring, teaching, and guiding students to lifelong academic success.

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Ritesh
BA Cornell University
5+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a rising junior at Cornell University studying physics. I have worked with students of the elementary, middle, and high school levels in subjects such as math, physics, and even music production! I mainly focus on tutoring math and physics because I believe having a deep understanding of these subjects allows one to think more analytically of the world around us. I also believe in getting to know how a student learns best, as everyone learns differently, and tailoring lessons with that learning method in mind.

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Florence
BA Duke University
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a rising senior at Duke University. I major in Computer Science and am also getting a minor in Physics. I have had experience tutoring/teaching as a teaching assistant for three classes: Intro to Databases, Electricity and Magnetism (for engineers), and Computer Network Architecture. I have had industry experience in software development as an intern for IBM and a cybersecurity analyst for TIAA. Outside of school/work, I play the piano and train with the Duke Taekwondo Club. I have a strong background in computer science, physics, and math, but I love learning about and helping students with a wide variety of subjects!

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Aadith
BA Rice University
8+ Years Tutoring

I'm an undergraduate at Rice University, majoring in Physics and Biochemistry, with a strong passion for research, classical music, and good teaching. I've loved math and science from a young age and am eager to share my knowledge with other students. I believe that everyone deserves to enjoy learning about our world and that everyone has their own preferred way to learn. That's why I hope to offer personalized tutoring that helps you learn not just the material but also how to better teach yourself.

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Crony
BA Brown University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a Brown University graduate with an Sc. B. in Neuroscience and an A.B. in Economics. Although I tutor a range of different subjects, I enjoy tutoring Physics and Math the most. I am passionate about tutoring because I like guiding my students and helping them see problems in a much less complicated way. I have 5+ years of experience teaching and tutoring students of all levels from elementary school to college. Over the past years, I have loved seeing the same students who had difficulty in the subjects become masters in them under my assistance when I taught them simpler approaches. Looking forward to working with you :)

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Nicholas
Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry Massachusetts Institute of Technology
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm Nick! I'm a current undergraduate at MIT and a chemistry major. I specialize in chemistry and all sorts of math, but I also am proficient in French and Physics. I can also help with ACT preparation.

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Jonathan
PhD University of Chicago • BA Vanderbilt University
10+ Years Tutoring

I am eager to help students wrestle with and master concepts in their math and physics classes. I have extensive experience tutoring students in both math and physics at the high school and college level in one on one and larger group settings. During my PhD I was awarded a teaching fellowship which allowed me to continue teaching while I continued to perform research and carry out my dissertation work.

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Sabrina
BA Princeton University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a third year electrical engineering student at Princeton University, with a focus in applied physics, and minors in German studies and history. I want to tutor because I am always excited about learning new things, and I want to share this with students of all ages. I find that this way, a student can do difficult work, excel, and feel both accomplished and happy. I have a broad range of specialties, from physics, to programming in Java and C, to German, to test prep and college applications help. I also love workshopping all kinds of writing, whether personal or academic. Some of my qualifications include physics research at a Max Planck Institute and acceptances to Harvard and UC Berkeley. I have experience teaching environmental science to children at a botanical garden and volunteering as a reading tutor for elementary schoolers behind grade level.

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Rachel
BA Washington University in St. Louis
7+ Years Tutoring

I am a sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis studying business. I am majoring in Economics and Strategy and Organization and Strategic Management with a minor in Psychology. I have tutored students in all grade levels. Most recently, I have volunteered at the Biome School in St. Louis tutoring elementary school students. My subject strong suits are ACT and SAT test prep and math. In my free time, I like to ski, play board games and watch sports.

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Kate
MS Massachusetts Institute of Technology • BA Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1+ Years Tutoring

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When I'm not working or studying, I love playing volleyball (indoors or on the beach!) and spending time outside, canoeing or hiking with my dog. I look forward to meeting and working with you!

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Jonathan
BA Yale University
8+ Years Tutoring

I'm a senior undergraduate at Yale University studying biomedical engineering and will be starting my Ph.D next year. I was born and raised in Philadelphia and have travelled to a few other countries through study abroad programs and international conferences. I've been to China several times and love to practice my Chinese with others!

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Andrew
PhD Boston University • BA Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.

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Emily
BA Cornell University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a student at Cornell University pursuing a double major in Biological Sciences, concentrating in computational biology, and Computer Science. I have tutored math, biology, physics, and French to middle school and high school students. I have also facilitated group discussion sessions for English language learners. I love learning new things and helping others understand these concepts as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

AP Physics covers mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Each unit builds on foundational concepts, so gaps early on can make later topics harder to grasp. Personalized tutoring helps you identify weak areas, fill knowledge gaps, and develop a deep understanding of how concepts connect—which is essential for both the multiple-choice and free-response sections of the exam.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you work with a tutor, but students typically see gains of 1-3 points on the 1-5 AP scale. The biggest improvements come from targeted practice on weak topics, learning to manage time during the exam, and understanding the specific reasoning the AP exam rewards. Regular practice tests and focused review are key to turning understanding into points.

Many students struggle with the math required to solve problems—especially calculus-based mechanics and electricity concepts. Others find it hard to translate word problems into equations, manage time during the free-response section, or understand conceptual questions that require deep reasoning rather than memorization. A tutor can help you build problem-solving strategies, practice under timed conditions, and strengthen the math skills that AP Physics demands.

Time management is critical—the exam gives you about 1.5 minutes per multiple-choice question and roughly 15 minutes per free-response question, so pacing practice is essential. Successful test-takers also learn to identify what each question is really asking, eliminate obviously wrong answers, and know when to skip a hard problem and come back to it. Tutors can help you develop these strategies through timed practice and targeted feedback on your approach.

Practice tests are one of the most effective ways to prepare—they show you exactly what the real exam looks like, help you identify weak topics, and build test-day confidence. The best approach is to take full-length practice tests under timed conditions, then carefully review every question you missed to understand why. A tutor can guide you through this process, help you analyze patterns in your mistakes, and adjust your study plan based on what you learn.

Look for a tutor with strong physics content knowledge and experience preparing students for the AP exam specifically. They should understand the AP exam format, know which topics students typically find hardest, and be able to explain concepts clearly—both conceptually and mathematically. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors for students in Columbus who have proven success helping AP Physics students improve their scores.

Most students benefit from starting review 2-3 months before the exam, dedicating 5-8 hours per week to focused study. A strong schedule includes reviewing concepts in small chunks, practicing problems regularly, and taking full-length practice tests every 2-3 weeks to track progress. A tutor can help you create a personalized study plan based on your current level, identify which topics need the most attention, and keep you on track as exam day approaches.

Your first session is about understanding where you stand and what you need. A tutor will likely assess your current knowledge, discuss your goals, and identify which topics feel strongest and which need work. They'll also learn about your learning style and any test anxiety or confidence issues you're facing. From there, you'll develop a personalized plan to target your specific needs and get you ready for exam day.

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