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Jacqueline
As a dedicated educator with a PhD in German Studies from Cornell University, I am passionate about nurturing student success through personalized tutoring. With over 7 years of teaching experience, I specialize in a wide array of subjects, including AP courses in Physics, English, and Calculus, as ...
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Yale University
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2+ years
I am a Master of Divinity student at Princeton Theological Seminary. I graduated Harvard College in 2016 and was a peer tutor at Harvard. Before Divinity School, I taught high school and middle school debate and was an SAT/ACT tutor in Birmingham, Alabama. I then taught middle school debate at Succe...
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I love to teach. I love young minds and fresh brains. Those are just like clean sheets of papers I can draw anything I like. I really like to help young people to achieve their full capacities with my long experience of teaching. I am very patient and good at explaining complex concepts in simple t...
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I am interested in working for Varsity Tutors because I enjoy helping others learn new concepts and progress in whatever they are struggling with. I have significant experience tutoring with a variety of age levels and would be delighted to have an opportunity to work with students through this opp...
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2+ years
My expertise is in classroom, small group, and one-on-one instruction in physics of the first year. I have, however, taught at all levels from non-science major courses through the graduate physics curriculum. My education includes a bachelor's degree in physics from Amherst College and a doctorat...
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Amherst College
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Conrad
I believe every person has potential, which must be drawn out of them. With over 4 years of leading workshops, being a Teaching Assistant and creating curriculum, and nearly two years of private tutoring, I know how to help students and people of all ages easily understand concepts in Science, Techn...
Vanderbilt University
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2+ years
I am a researcher who graduated with a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from Penn State University and a B.S. in applied physics from Columbia University. I have found great passion in teaching and mentoring students in physics and materials science, whether through informal educational tr...
Columbia University
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2+ years
As a recent graduate from Cornell University with a degree in biological sciences and someone who plans to attend medical school in the future, my passion and appreciation for the sciences and medicine is something I consider integral to my identity. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology and che...
Cornell University
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2+ years
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University of Chicago
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Howdy! My name's Joey, I love all things music and tech as well as hitting the gym. I hold degrees in mechanical and aerosapce engineering as well as scientific computing from the University of Glasgow and University of Pennsylvania. I've been an instructor and TA at both institutions and I greatly ...
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Timothy
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +22 Subjects
I am an educator with over 10 years of experience teaching students of all ages. I am excited to expand my profession into the world of online teaching. As a high school teacher in Daytona Beach, FL, I have led classes from various subjects, including physics, engineering, and music. This has given me insight into a wide range of learning types and the approaches that work best for the individual student. Outside the classroom, I have tutored many that either needed help in a particular class or wanted a deeper understanding of their science and technology coursework. My passion is to share my love of learning with my students. My goal is to not only teach the material, but also to help the student connect with the material in a meaningful way. In doing so, may the students come to share my love of learning.
Sumita
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +49 Subjects
The very first student whom I tutored received a perfect score on the ACT. That is why I have continued tutoring for the past seven years. Throughout the course of my tutoring, I have had the pleasure of working with a wide variety of students from kindergarten to graduate school.
Lukas
Linear Algebra Tutor • +34 Subjects
Certified Teacher. Hi! My name is Lukas Brazdeikis and I have a strong background in computer science, physics, math, and designing course material. I will help your student learn as effectively as I can while also showing them the practical value of the knowledge they learn. I recently graduated from Duke University with a Master's in computer engineering. I also have an education minor from my undergrad. My course load has included computer science, computer skills, physics, math, chemistry, biology, geology, history, English, and business. I have plenty of experience in teaching and designing course content. I have designed my own 30-hour online course and have excellent communication and motivation skills. My advanced degree tells you I have the academic background to teach most STEM or business subjects depending on the age range. My teaching style is focused on being effective. I am effective by learning what motivates my students, finding ways to personalize teaching material, and demonstrating the practical value of the knowledge they learn. I specialize in the following: GRE quantitative, GMAT, high school math, high school computer science, and college computer science.
Benjamin
Applied Mathematics Tutor • +25 Subjects
I received my PhD in mathematics from Drexel University in 2019. I really enjoyed teaching as a graduate student, and working as a tutor here seems like a nice way to get back into it. Before graduate school, I went to Johns Hopkins. I started out as a "chemical and biomolecular engineering" major, but then ended up switching to a double major in math and electrical engineering. I graduated with a BA in math and MS in electrical engineering. From there, I went to Drexel University to write and defend my dissertation in mathematics, which was about two unsolved problems in linear algebra. While in Johns Hopkins and Drexel University, I ended up teaching a lot of math and a bit of science not only as a tutor, but also as a teaching assistant and as a primary instructor. Since then, I've been working as a mathematician; I worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the Free University of Brussels for one year, and then as a research scientist at the Air Force Research Lab in Dayton, Ohio for two years. It's been a rewarding career, but I have missed teaching. When it comes to teaching, I try my best to take a flexible approach and meet students where they are. I am a big believer in the power of intuition and curiosity, so I try to teach in a way that nurtures both. I find that it is important not only to know how to get from problem statement to solution, but also to have some understanding of why the pieces fit together the way they do. Besides math and teaching, I enjoy singing, playing piano, playing online chess, and doing the New York Times crossword (and other word games). Lately, I've been trying to get back into running and yoga.
Erik
AP Statistics Tutor • +34 Subjects
I am a graduate from the University of Florida, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I have graduated with scholarship honors in Chemical Engineering with a Bachelor of Sciences from University of Florida, Masters of Computer and Information Technology from UPenn, and a degree in Master of Business Administration from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I have been a private tutor and also a Teaching Assistant for my four years of study at the University of Florida. I teach various subjects ranging from math and the sciences to test prep such as the ACT. My favorite subject to teach is Chemistry because of my overall background in the field. I enjoy working with students of all ages from grade school to college. It makes me really happy when a student is finally able to comprehend a subject they found difficult before. I am very patient with my students and I will do everything in my power to give them the best education possible.
William
AP Statistics Tutor • +33 Subjects
From my experience teaching math to a range of students, from middle school through college, I know that it does not come easily to everyone. However, I firmly believe that everyone has the capability for mathematical reasoning. Everyone has their own strengths and challenges, and my job as a tutor begins with identifying these. I like to have students work through problems while I guide them and make suggestions, so that I can get a sense of what they understand and what they don't. Then we can build on their knowledge and break down the challenging parts of the problem into smaller, more manageable chunks. I hold a bachelor's degree from UChicago and a doctorate from MIT, both in mathematics. I am available to tutor Latin, physics, and all levels of math. Outside of academics, I am an avid tournament chess player, and I enjoy running and cycling.
Sukhman
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +10 Subjects
I am part of Varsity Tutors because it provides me a platform to convey my knowledge and passion for all the subjects that I tutor to younger students. I am committed to providing an educational, productive, and comfortable experience for all students using these services. I consider it my responsibility to offer additional insight and appreciation for all that math and physics have to offer, along with the merits and importance of a strong secondary education!
Susan Caroline
Trigonometry Tutor • +13 Subjects
I'm a mechanical engineer, educated at MIT and Stanford. Previously, I have worked as a design engineer in the medical device design field. I like being able to help someone figure out how to make something work--to help them accomplish something they're struggling with. I love the 'I get it now' moment that comes from when a tutoring session has been successful.
Viswanath
Linear Algebra Tutor • +9 Subjects
I am a bioengineer who has experience working in the biotech startup industry. I received my Master of Science in Engineering in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh. While at the University of Pittsburgh, I started to tutor my fellow peers in Engineering Physics I: Mechanics and Engineering Physics 2: Electricity & Magnetism, and it was then that I discovered my passion for tutoring. Seeing a student not only understand physics, but actually enjoy learning about it was easily the most rewarding aspect of tutoring. Their enjoyment led to success and further study of the material, and I was very happy to have contributed to that. From my experiences, I observed that a teaching philosophy based on constant questioning, student participation, and interdisciplinary learning provided the greatest enjoyment and success for students. Relating the material in a manner which the student understands has always been a priority of mine, and combining this approach with a logical, building-block type style has yielded strong results for me and the student. While I do tutor mathematics, usually ranging from Calculus I all the way to Differential Equations, I am most passionate about teaching physics. It is rewarding to see how a student who learns physics understands and appreciates the world around them on a deeper level. In the end, I wish to help students not only learn physics, but also enjoy learning physics, and I hope to spread this appreciation to all my students. Outside of work, I greatly enjoy going to museums, playing and watching all kinds of sports, hiking and other outdoor activities, reading philosophy, and playing guitar.
Ulrich
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +9 Subjects
I have a strong background in science and engineering from RPI, MIT and CMU and attained the degrees of BS, MS and PhD from these universities respectively. I used my education as a engineer for designing nuclear reactors and after retirement I taught engineering subjects at various universities. I enjoy explaining scientific principles and instilling curiosity about the physical world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Students typically find circular motion, rotational dynamics, and the relationship between torque and angular acceleration particularly challenging because they require visualizing motion in non-linear ways. Electromagnetism—especially Faraday's law and the interaction between electric and magnetic fields—is another major stumbling block. Additionally, many students struggle with the conceptual understanding of energy conservation and work-energy problems, often treating them as purely computational rather than grasping the underlying physics principles.
Free-response questions require you to show your reasoning and setup, not just the final answer—partial credit is available for correct methodology even with calculation errors. Start by identifying what physics principles apply, draw force diagrams or relevant sketches, define your variables clearly, and show each step of your solution. Many students rush through the setup to get to calculations, but tutors can help you develop a systematic approach that maximizes points by emphasizing conceptual clarity over speed.
Memorizing formulas without understanding when and why to use them leads to mistakes on the exam. Strong preparation involves working backwards from problems—given a scenario, identify which physics principles apply before reaching for equations. Tutors can guide you through this process by asking probing questions about what's happening physically in each problem, helping you build mental models of concepts like Newton's laws, energy, and momentum rather than just plugging numbers into equations.
Taking full practice tests under timed conditions is essential, but the real learning happens in the review. After completing a test, identify patterns in your mistakes—are they conceptual misunderstandings, calculation errors, or pacing issues? Tutors can help you analyze your performance systematically, focusing your study time on weak areas rather than reviewing content you already understand. Spacing out practice tests over several weeks, with targeted review between attempts, is more effective than cramming multiple tests together.
The AP Physics exam requires balancing speed with accuracy—rushing leads to careless errors, but spending too long on one problem wastes time. Tutors can teach you to quickly categorize problems by difficulty and tackle easier questions first to build confidence and secure points early. Practicing with timers helps you develop intuition for how long different problem types should take, and learning to recognize when to skip a difficult problem and return to it later is a crucial exam strategy.
AP Physics questions frequently present motion, force, or energy data in graphs, requiring you to extract information and connect it to underlying physics principles. Many students treat graphs as isolated visuals rather than representations of physical relationships—for example, understanding that the slope of a position-time graph represents velocity, or that the area under a force-displacement graph represents work. Tutors can develop your graph literacy by having you practice translating between graphical, mathematical, and physical representations until these connections become automatic.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or uncertain about problem-solving approaches. Regular tutoring sessions build confidence through repeated exposure to different problem types and reinforced problem-solving strategies, so you enter the exam with a toolkit of approaches rather than relying on memory alone. Tutors can also help you develop mental strategies for managing stress during the test—like breaking complex problems into smaller steps and using your scratch paper effectively to stay organized and focused.
An effective AP Physics tutor should have strong content knowledge in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and waves—the core topics on the exam—and ideally have experience with the specific AP Physics course you're taking (AP Physics 1, 2, or C). Beyond subject expertise, they should be skilled at explaining complex concepts in multiple ways, asking questions that guide you toward understanding rather than just providing answers, and recognizing the difference between conceptual gaps and calculation mistakes. Experience with AP exam format and scoring rubrics is also valuable for helping you develop strategies that maximize your score.
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