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Anas
Mathematics/Physics professor with over a decade experience teaching and tutoring high school and college-level. I am a certified teacher. The subjects I taught include: Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, ,Precalculus,Physics and Calculus.
The University of Toledo
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Kennesaw State University
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5+ years
Mitchell
I'm 25 years old, from Buffalo, NY and I currently live in Austin, TX.
Lehigh University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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5+ years
Myles
I am a current civil engineering graduate at Stony Brook University. I enjoy helping students in my free time, especially those with interests associated with STEM, to understand the material they are learning in their academics.
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Suffolk County Community College
Associate in Science, Civil Engineering
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2+ years
Ahsan
I'm a passionate tutor who makes learning clear, engaging, and enjoyable across all subjects. By breaking down complex ideas into simple steps, I help students build confidence and truly understand what they're learning. My approach is adaptable to each student's needs, ensuring lessons stay interac...
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
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I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing. Hobbies: books, hiking, reading, music, writing, art
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I am tutoring I tend to ask my students to try to "teach" me concepts they are struggling with, or walk me through a problem that is challenging them, so that any conceptual mistakes or assumptions they are making become clear. In addition, I am a firm believer in never providing the answer to a specific problem, but instead empowering students to work toward it by asking directed questions and teaching them to use their resources.
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AP Calculus BC Tutor • +48 Subjects
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
Justin
Calculus Tutor • +38 Subjects
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Currently, I am in the master's program at the University of New Mexico where I am continuing my education in philosophy. Ultimately, I hope to go on to earn a PhD in Philosophy so that I can continue engaging in my passions for learning and teaching. While in school, I have spent countless hours coaching high school speech and debate both in person and working online with students across the country. My focus in coaching has been to emphasize philosophy and critical thought to prepare students to think through novel arguments on their own. I am passionate about teaching and tutoring because I love seeing students learn to be intellectually independent and think through problems on their own terms by developing their critical thinking skills. I have devoted my life to education because I am passionate about it, and I try to share some of my passion for learning with the students I work with. I tutor all sorts of Standardized Tests, and I particularly enjoy working on logic-based problems like analogies and math sections. When I am not tutoring or reading for school, I enjoy strategy games (both board games and video games), listening to music, hiking, playing basketball, and just relaxing with friends.
Isabella
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I am a graduate of MIT. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies. Since graduation, I have started my PhD at Georgia Tech in Operations Research. Throughout my career I have TA'd several math and computer science courses at the college level. I have also taught at summer programs for gifted middle school and high school students. I am passionate about tutoring kids in math and science because I think that a strong foundation in STEM at an early age can set the tone for their future. In my spare time I like to engage in athletics, and was a Division 1 rower in college. Hobbies: reading, swimming, writing, books, music, running, art
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Calculus Tutor • +32 Subjects
I am a graduate of McGill University (BA First Class Honors) and the University of Edinburgh (MSc First Class Honors with Distinction) with over eight years of tutoring experience. I am currently a curriculum developer for a company which creates relatable and culturally-literate courses for middle and high-schools, and am particularly adept at communicating and explaining concepts in a quirky, engaging, and intelligent manner. I was named Scotland International Young Thinker of the Year 2014 for exactly that sort of work. Much of my tutoring background is in test-prep and essay coaching, which I enjoy because it allows the tutor and student to think strategically together, and work as a team to achieve concrete results. I have worked with students ranging in age from 6-32, and believe that, in an educational context, a few jokes never hurt anybody. I love reading and learning, and my educational approach is centered around making the material just as engaging to students as it is to me. I think J.K. Rowlings, the writer of Harry Potter, is just as brilliant as Stephen Hawking, and in my free time, I manage my (terrible) fantasy baseball team, write songs for my comedy band, and crack jokes about terrible science-fiction movies with my friends.
Daniel
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +26 Subjects
I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extremely flexible, and anywhere in New York City works for me. I look forward to working with you.
Henry
Calculus Tutor • +41 Subjects
I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
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The most challenging areas tend to be circular motion and gravitation (especially understanding centripetal force and orbital mechanics), energy conservation across different systems, and the transition from kinematics to dynamics. Many students also find electromagnetic induction conceptually difficult because it requires visualizing invisible field changes. Additionally, the free-response section on thermodynamics often trips up students who haven't internalized the relationship between work, heat, and internal energy—these topics require both conceptual understanding and strong problem-solving skills.
The key is to show your reasoning step-by-step, even if you're unsure of the final answer—partial credit is awarded for correct methodology. Start by identifying what physics principle applies (conservation of energy, Newton's laws, etc.), then set up equations before plugging in numbers. Many students lose points by skipping the setup or jumping straight to calculations. Practice problems with detailed solutions help you internalize the format, and working through released AP exams under timed conditions builds the pacing skills you'll need on test day.
The 50 multiple-choice questions need to be completed in 90 minutes, so timing is critical. A smart strategy is to do one quick pass through all questions, answering the ones you're confident about immediately, then return to trickier problems. This prevents getting stuck on one question and running out of time. Many students benefit from practicing with a timer to identify which question types consistently slow them down—for example, some struggle with graph interpretation or multi-step reasoning problems. A tutor can help you recognize your personal speed bumps and develop targeted strategies.
Vector problems require students to decompose forces, velocities, or fields into x and y components, then apply physics principles separately to each direction. Many students struggle with the geometric reasoning involved—especially when angles aren't aligned with standard axes. Additionally, students often forget that some quantities (like velocity) are vectors while others (like speed) are scalars, leading to conceptual errors. Consistent practice breaking down complex scenarios into component parts, combined with visual reinforcement through diagrams, helps solidify this foundational skill that appears throughout the course.
Start taking full-length practice tests under timed, exam-like conditions about 4-6 weeks before the exam—this builds stamina and reveals your actual weak areas rather than just topics you find difficult in isolation. After each test, spend significant time reviewing not just wrong answers but also questions you guessed on correctly. Look for patterns: Are you consistently missing questions about a particular topic? Do you struggle more with certain question formats? This diagnostic approach helps you prioritize study time on high-impact areas. Taking at least 3-4 full practice tests gives you enough data to identify reliable trends.
AP Physics rewards both—you need to understand why a principle applies (conceptual) and execute the math correctly (calculation). A common mistake is memorizing formulas without understanding what they represent, which leads to misapplying them on novel problems. Strong preparation involves working through problems at multiple levels: first understanding the concept qualitatively (what happens and why), then setting up the mathematical framework, and finally calculating. Tutors experienced with AP Physics help you develop this layered understanding by asking probing questions about your reasoning, not just checking if your final answer is correct.
Confidence comes from repeated exposure to exam-style problems and knowing you can handle the format. Practice tests are your best tool here—each one you complete successfully reduces anxiety because you're proving to yourself that you can manage the time and difficulty. Additionally, developing a pre-exam routine (reviewing key formulas, doing a few warm-up problems) helps calm nerves. Working with a tutor in the weeks leading up to the exam allows you to address remaining weak spots, which directly reduces anxiety about unknowns. Many students find that understanding *why* they made mistakes (not just that they did) builds genuine confidence rather than false reassurance.
Look for someone with strong physics content knowledge who can explain concepts in multiple ways—some students learn best through equations, others through diagrams or real-world analogies. They should be familiar with the AP exam format, common student misconceptions, and effective problem-solving strategies specific to AP Physics. Experience helping students move from struggling to proficient is valuable; ask potential tutors about their approach to identifying weak areas and building targeted study plans. A good AP Physics tutor balances conceptual explanation with plenty of practice problems and can adapt their teaching style to your learning preferences.
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