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Pallavi
I am a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Neurobiology concentration), a Bachelor of Science in Economics (Healthcare Management and Policy concentration), and a Master's in Biology. Throughout my undergraduate, I have loved tutoring...
University of Pennsylvania
Master's in Biology
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Neurobiology concentration)
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Nadine
I am a graduate from Columbia University with a dual degree in Physics and Mechanical Engineering.
Eckerd College
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Columbia University
Dual degree in Physics and Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
2+ years
While I may not have professional experience in tutoring or teaching, that is definitely not the case in the literal sense. All my life I've been called upon by my teachers and professors to help the students in class that struggled, and I loved to do so. I realized that while things came easily to ...
Murray State University
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Prabhsimran
As a passionate educator with a Master's in Software Engineering from McGill University, I am dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for my students. With over 2 years of experience in tutoring and classroom settings, I specialise in coding, computer science, software architecture,...
Mcgill University
Master's/Graduate
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Alana
I graduated from Yale University in 2021 with a B.A. in the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health. Following my graduation, I attended Imperial College London on a Fulbright Scholarship to complete my Master of Public Health. Tutoring has been a joy for me over the years, as I've worked w...
Yale University
Bachelor's
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9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
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University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
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undergraduate
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Kate
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 ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
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6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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Jeffrey
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I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and coming members of such a great field. I have experience tutoring both Calculus and Physics at Notre Dame, as well as experience as a Student Assistant for Differential Equations and Mechanics. I believe the key to learning is much deeper than learning to solve problems and that seeking knowledge is one of the best means for personal improvement.
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I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, English, history, and Mandarin Chinese part-time with a DC-based tutoring company. At Yale, I worked as a freshman counselor to provide academic and career advice to incoming freshmen. I have taken both SAT and MCAT test prep classes and am familiar with both tests as well as the preparation necessary to score well. My personal career goals include attending medical school to pursue either immunology/infectious diseases or psych/neurology, teaching biology at the university level, and working in public/global health with either the CDC or the WHO.
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Charles
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +25 Subjects
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 describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals! Hobbies: art, books, running, reading, music, writing
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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects
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Zachary
Trigonometry Tutor • +35 Subjects
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Students often find force and motion concepts challenging—particularly Newton's laws and how to apply them to real situations rather than just memorizing them. Graphing motion (distance-time and velocity-time graphs) trips up many students because it requires connecting abstract representations to physical movement. Energy transformations, waves, and understanding why objects behave the way they do in experiments also commonly cause confusion. A tutor can break these down by connecting them to observable phenomena, like how a car accelerates or why a ball bounces differently on different surfaces.
Visualization is key in physics—students need to "see" forces acting on objects, energy moving through systems, and waves propagating through space. Tutors use diagrams, real-world demonstrations, and step-by-step walkthroughs to make abstract ideas concrete. For example, when learning about friction, a tutor might have you predict what happens when you slide a book across different surfaces, then explain the physics behind your observations. This bridges the gap between what happens in the real world and the equations that describe it.
Math is the language of physics—students need to work with formulas like distance = speed × time, F = ma, and energy calculations. Many students can do the math but struggle to know which formula to use or what the answer actually means physically. Tutors help you identify what you're solving for, set up problems strategically, and interpret results in context. Unit conversions (like converting km/h to m/s) and dimensional analysis also become much clearer with guided practice and explanation.
Physics labs require you to design experiments, collect data, analyze results, and draw conclusions—skills that go beyond just understanding concepts. Tutors help you think through experimental design (like identifying variables and controlling for errors), interpret data meaningfully, and connect your findings back to physics principles. Whether you're measuring acceleration, exploring wave properties, or testing energy conservation, a tutor can guide you through the reasoning process so you understand not just what happened, but why it matters scientifically.
Physics is fundamentally about understanding how and why things work—memorizing F = ma without grasping what force, mass, and acceleration actually mean defeats the purpose. Tutors focus on building your conceptual foundation first: What does force really mean? How does it change motion? Once you understand the "why," formulas become tools that make sense rather than random equations to plug numbers into. This approach helps you solve unfamiliar problems and apply physics thinking to new situations, not just repeat what you've seen before.
Strong physics problem-solving involves breaking complex situations into manageable parts: identifying what you know, what you're solving for, which physics principles apply, and how to represent the problem (with diagrams, free-body diagrams, or energy charts). Tutors teach you to visualize problems before jumping to equations, check whether your answer makes physical sense, and recognize patterns across different problem types. For instance, whether you're analyzing a collision, a pendulum, or a ramp, the same systematic approach—define the system, identify forces or energy, apply principles—works across contexts.
Whether you're building foundational understanding or pushing toward advanced problem-solving, tutors personalize their approach. Struggling students benefit from slower pacing, more concrete examples, and frequent checks for understanding before moving forward. Students who grasp concepts quickly can dive into multi-step problems, explore real-world applications (like engineering challenges), and develop deeper physical intuition. Tutors assess where you actually are—not where you "should" be—and meet you there, accelerating progress without leaving gaps in understanding.
Effective test prep goes beyond reviewing notes—it involves practicing problems under realistic conditions, identifying your specific weak spots (Is it conceptual understanding? Math skills? Interpreting graphs?), and building confidence in your reasoning. Tutors help you recognize what different question types are asking, develop a strategy for tackling unfamiliar problems, and review material in a way that sticks. They also help you understand why you got something wrong, so you don't repeat the same mistake on the actual assessment.
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