Award-Winning Physics Tutors
serving Norfolk, VA

Bryan holds a B.S. in Physics and teaches the subject the way it's actually practiced — starting from a real situation, identifying the relevant principles, and building a solution step by step. Whether the problem involves conservation of momentum or circuit analysis, he emphasizes drawing clear free-body diagrams and checking units before touching a calculator.

A biomedical engineering degree from VCU means Waleed didn't just study physics — he applied Newtonian mechanics, wave behavior, and electromagnetism to design problems in materials science and medical devices. He unpacks force diagrams, energy conservation, and kinematics by tying each concept back to something a student can picture happening in the physical world. Rated 5.0 by students.

Three years as a preceptor and supplemental instruction leader at VCU gave Anurag a sharp sense for where physics concepts break down — usually at the gap between understanding a formula and knowing which one applies to a new scenario. He walks through force diagrams, energy conservation, and kinematics by anchoring each problem in a clear physical picture before touching any math.

Every building Christianna designed in her architecture program had to obey Newton's laws — forces in equilibrium, torque on beams, energy transfer through materials. She brings that applied perspective to physics tutoring, walking students through free-body diagrams and kinematics with the confidence of someone who's used these concepts professionally.

Kinematics, forces, energy conservation, and electromagnetism all showed up repeatedly in Sanam's biomedical engineering program, where she applied them to real systems like prosthetics and medical imaging. She teaches physics by anchoring each equation to a physical situation first, so students build intuition alongside their math skills.

I am currently a lead preschool teacher. I received my Bachelor's in Psychology from VCU and am looking to return to school to further my education. While in college, I worked as a Supplemental Instruction leader, teaching general biology and anatomy. I have also worked in an after school program with elementary age children, but I have my fondest memories volunteering as a counselor for Camp Kesem. In my own experience, I loved school and now I love teaching even more at all age levels! I especially enjoy the challenge of getting creative to discover what approach and mediums work best for each student. I am available for in person as well as online tutoring.

A biology and economics double major might not scream "physics," but Yashwant's pre-med track at VCU requires serious fluency in mechanics, thermodynamics, and wave behavior — the same core topics that dominate introductory physics courses. He approaches problem-solving by teaching students to draw the situation first, identify the relevant forces or energy transfers, and only then reach for an equation.

Kinematics, Newton's laws, and energy conservation show up across every science discipline, and Monika encounters them regularly in her biomedical engineering courses. She unpacks free-body diagrams and motion equations step by step, connecting the math to physical intuition so the formulas aren't just symbols on a page.

A mechanical engineering degree is essentially an applied physics degree, and Michael uses that overlap to teach everything from Newtonian mechanics to electromagnetism with a problem-solver's mindset. He digs into the physical intuition behind equations — why conservation of energy actually constrains a system, or what a force diagram is really telling you — before touching the math.

Studying mechanical and aerospace engineering at UVA means Andrew lives inside physics problems — forces on structures, projectile trajectories, energy conservation in rotating systems. He teaches kinematics, Newton's laws, and work-energy concepts by sketching out free-body diagrams and walking through the reasoning before touching a single equation. That diagram-first approach consistently clears up the confusion students feel when a problem has too many variables.

Hello, I currently work in an experimental quantum optics lab and will be enrolled in a quantum computing Ph.D. program at Rice University Fall 2026. I have been an employed tutor at my college (William and Mary) and during my high school career at the Governor's School at Innovation Park for 4 years. I struggled in my first physics class at George Mason University through my Governor's school as a junior in high school, but spent hours restructuring how I learned and approached problems to reach success! Physics and math are my true passions and I cannot wait to use the valuable lessons and strategies I learned to help and support you in your academic journey. William and Mary GPA - 3.95 B.S. in Physics (honors) - 4.0 770 on math SAT 5 on AP Calculus BC exam Experience with Pearson Physics textbook and Griffiths

Kinematics, forces, and energy conservation click differently when a tutor can tie them to real motion — Ryan's kinesiology degree from James Madison means he spent years analyzing how physics governs the human body. He breaks down free-body diagrams and projectile motion problems by connecting them to tangible examples students can visualize, from joint torques to the arc of a ball in flight.

Hi! I'm Utkarsha, and I genuinely enjoy helping students of all levels and learning styles better know subjects they would like help with. Whether you want to know math, English, Tableau, data science, or economics better, or are prepping for the SAT, I'm here to make it understandable and even enjoyable until you're confident! As a math major & an econ minor with a near-perfect SAT score (Math 800, English 780), I'm excited to share my know-how and deep understanding in these subjects. Throughout my years of experience in tutoring, I've successfully coached over 100 students to improve their math class grades (in all levels from elementary school math to college) and reach near-perfect SAT scores via my unique personalized guidance on core content and test-taking strategies. That's because my tutoring approach is focused on bridging the gap between where you're at and where you want to reach in terms of what you know. Let's work together to reach (or even exceed) your goals!

Hi! My name is Zaara, and I'm so excited to be joining as a Varsity Tutor! As a passionate STEM student with five years of tutoring experience, I'm always eager to share my knowledge with others. I love working with students at their current level and targeting their specific needs to help them accomplish their academic goals. I would love to have the opportunity to teach you, and I encourage you to book with me!

I'm a Crane Structural Engineer at a major defense contractor with a VA Mechanical Engineering FE/EIT Cert. I've been tutoring math, physics, and engineering courses for years and use them everyday. I graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics and minors in Mathematics and Leadership Studies. I use humor and relatable situations to teach, turning difficult topics into easy concepts to remember. I've been the student at the bottom of the class before, so I know what it's like to be overwhelmed. I find the best fix for that is to use what students know to WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER. I've also tutored students with disabilities, tailoring my approach to meet unique learning needs with patience and creativity. I'm on the East Coast but keep a flexible schedule to ensure full availability for West Coast students. Whether you're local or four time zones away, I'm ready to help you reach your full potential. Hope to see you soon and best of luck with classes!

I have degrees from the University of Maryland and Caltech in astronomy and planetary science, and use physics in my research. I know from personal experience that a good teacher can be life-changing. With a strong science background, patience, and active listening skills, I help students excel in learning math, physics, and chemistry, as well as admissions test-prep.

Derek earned a 790 on the SAT Physics Subject Test and scored 5s on both AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Mechanics, covering everything from kinematics and energy conservation to rotational dynamics. He teaches physics by anchoring each problem in a free-body diagram or energy diagram first, so students learn to set up solutions systematically before touching equations.

Electrical engineering at Duke is essentially applied physics — Brooke's coursework runs through circuits, electromagnetism, and mechanics problems daily, so the concepts stay sharp and practically grounded rather than abstract. She also teaches calculus and Latin, which means she's comfortable both with the math underpinning physics and with the patience required to walk someone through unfamiliar symbolic systems step by step. Rated 5.0 by students.

Kruti's genetics and genomics training at Northwestern required working through biophysics problems — from modeling molecular forces to understanding energy states in cellular systems — so introductory mechanics and thermodynamics concepts aren't far from her daily thinking. As a medical student, she routinely applies fluid dynamics and pressure relationships in clinical contexts, which gives her concrete examples to anchor abstract physics ideas. She's especially effective at teaching students to map a word problem into a clear physical picture before reaching for any formula.

Holding degrees in both mechanical and electrical engineering, Steve has solved the full spectrum of physics problems professionally — from statics and dynamics in mechanical systems to electromagnetism in circuit design. That dual perspective is especially useful when students hit the transition from mechanics to E&M, since he can show how the same problem-solving structure carries across both halves of a physics course. Rated 4.9 by students.

Engineering training changes how you see physics problems — instead of hunting for the right equation, you learn to diagram forces, track energy, and let the math follow the physics. Christine brings that engineering mindset from her biomedical engineering studies at Johns Hopkins, where mechanics and electromagnetism aren't just coursework but tools she applies in lab and design projects.

Three years of tutoring introductory physics at Washington University gave Justin a sharp sense of where students get stuck — usually at the gap between understanding a concept verbally and translating it into a free-body diagram or equation. His dual bachelor's degrees in physics and math, plus doctoral training in computational methods, let him attack problems from both the physical intuition side and the mathematical machinery side. Rated 5.0 by students.

Emily approaches physics problems the way her science training taught her: sketch the situation, identify the forces, then translate the diagram into math. That structured method is especially useful for kinematics and Newton's laws, where students often know the equations but struggle to set problems up correctly. Her background in neurobiology also means she's comfortable with the biophysics applications that make the subject feel more relevant.

Kinematics equations and free-body diagrams intimidate a lot of students, but the underlying logic is surprisingly systematic once someone shows you how to set up each problem. Annabel's science background means she can unpack both the math and the physical intuition behind Newton's laws, energy conservation, and wave behavior without skipping the steps that textbooks gloss over.

Kathleen's math background at Washington University gives her a natural advantage when teaching physics — she treats kinematics equations, force diagrams, and energy conservation as applied math problems rather than disconnected formulas. She digs into the specific step where a student gets stuck, whether that's setting up a free-body diagram or knowing when to apply Newton's second law versus conservation of momentum.

Dennis doesn't just teach physics — he does it. His research at Princeton simulating cosmic ray acceleration at supernova shock fronts and his engineering work designing optical filters at Norfolk State mean he can connect textbook topics like kinematics, energy conservation, and wave behavior to real systems. That context turns abstract force diagrams and equations into something students can actually picture.

Brown's immunobiology track is quietly physics-heavy — Jessica has worked through the thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and wave behavior that underpin everything from membrane transport to imaging techniques like X-ray diffraction. Her genetics TA role sharpened her ability to break complex multi-step problems into smaller logical pieces, a skill that translates directly to setting up force diagrams and energy conservation equations in introductory physics.

Engineering is applied physics, which means Charles doesn't just remember the formulas for kinematics, energy conservation, or rotational dynamics — he uses them to solve design problems at Yale every week. That practical fluency lets him explain not just how to set up a free-body diagram but why each force matters and what happens when you change a variable. Rated across math and science subjects, he's especially sharp on real-world application problems.