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Waleed
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Waleed
MS Virginia Commonwealth University • BA Virginia Commonwealth University
1+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Anurag
BA Virginia Commonwealth University
8+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Sanam
BA Virginia Commonwealth University • Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
8+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Taylor
BA Virginia Commonwealth University
1+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Monika
Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering Virginia Commonwealth University
9+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Michael
BA Virginia Commonwealth University
10+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Mimi
MS Harvard University • BA Dartmouth College
6+ Years Tutoring

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 subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.

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Aaron
BA The University of Texas at Dallas • Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering Duke University
10+ Years Tutoring

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 electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.

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Nina
MS Columbia University • BA Northwestern University
10+ Years Tutoring

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 at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.

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Reid
PhD Harvard University • BA Wesleyan University
1+ Years Tutoring

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 towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.

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Charles
BA Yale University
1+ Years Tutoring

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!

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Christopher
BA Harvard College
1+ Years Tutoring

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 tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.

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Yes. Physics tutors can help you understand the scientific method, interpret experimental data, and connect lab results to theoretical concepts you're learning in class. Whether you're preparing for a lab report, troubleshooting experimental procedure, or trying to understand why your results differed from expected values, tutors can guide you through the reasoning and analysis involved.

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