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Matthew

Certified Tutor

Matthew

Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

Running BYU's physics help lab since 2014 gave Matthew a front-row seat to every stumbling block students hit — from free-body diagrams to conservation of energy to rotational kinematics. He teaches the underlying principles first so that equations become logical conclusions rather than formulas to ...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics

Test Scores
ACT
34
John

Certified Tutor

8+ years

John

Bachelor of Science, Physics
John's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

A physics degree means John didn't just study the subject — he spent years solving problems in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and wave theory at the university level. He teaches students to diagram a problem before touching an equation, a habit that turns intimidating multi-step questi...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Test Scores
ACT
34
Kendall

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kendall

Bachelors, Physics
Kendall's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Physics 1
Physics

Kendall studied physics at the undergraduate level and knows the subject from the inside — not just the equations, but the reasoning that connects Newton's laws to conservation principles to electromagnetic theory. Whether the challenge is free-body diagrams or circuit analysis, Kendall breaks probl...

Education

Brigham Young University

Bachelors, Physics

Test Scores
ACT
35
Becca

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Becca

BS
Becca's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I'm studying to receive my Bachelor's in Math Education at Brigham Young University, but I was previously a Physics-Astronomy major. I discovered my love for teaching and tutoring as I helped my younger siblings with math and physics while I was in high school, which I continued to do using Skype af...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

BS

Jeff

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jeff

BS
Jeff's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Algebra
Calculus 1

Hi, my name's Jeff. I'm 34 years old and I live in the United States of America. I received a bachelor's of science in biochemistry from Brigham Young University. With the hard sciences, you have to take a methodical and meticulous approach to learning. I believe this applies to teaching as well. I ...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

BS

Jackson

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jackson

Bachelor's
Jackson's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Multivariable Calculus
Trigonometry

My name is Jackson, and I have a passion for math and physics (I know, super nerdy). I graduated with a Bachelor's in Physics and a minor in mathematics, and I love helping students understand concepts in both these fields. I have one year of tutoring experience in college/AP-level physics and mat...

Education

Rhodes College

Bachelor's

Taylor

Certified Tutor

Taylor

Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
Taylor's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Pre-Calculus

I am a Sophomore at BYU from Sacramento, CA. Currently, I am studying Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Management. I love understanding how everything works and that is one of my biggest motivators in school and learning in general. The subjects in which I am most proficient are Calculus, any ...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
33
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

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 ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

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...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

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'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35

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