Award-Winning AP Physics Tutors
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AP Physics
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A chemical and biomolecular engineering degree means Steve spent years applying thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and electromagnetism to real systems — the same core principles that drive AP Physics 1 and 2. He's particularly sharp at teaching students how to connect free-body diagrams to Newton's laws and energy bar charts to conservation principles, building the kind of physical intuition the exam's qualitative questions demand. Rated 5.0 by students.

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.
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
I'm a rising junior at Brown University studying biomedical engineering. I have lots of experience in middle school through college level instruction in STEM and SAT/ACT prep. My goal is to provide a fun and productive learning environment by only teaching subjects that I am passionate about.
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 I'm not working or studying, I love playing volleyball (indoors or on the beach!) and spending time outside, canoeing or hiking with my dog. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
I am an undergraduate of the Johns Hopkins University, majoring in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science. I have years of experience tutoring and teaching math and various sciences from an elementary to a college level. I primarily tutor college level courses such as physics and biochemistry, but also have extensive experience in social sciences, biology, and higher mathematics such as Calculus and Differential Equations. I believe that demonstrating the various real-world applications of a given concept is the best method to increase a student's understanding.
I'm Dennis. I study physics, math, and computer science. I have done research about cosmic ray acceleration at supernova shock fronts in the Princeton University Department of Astrophysics, simulating how the turbulent plasmas push protons and ions. I have also worked at the Norfolk State University Department of Engineering, designing, simulating, optimizing, and building light filters for wavelength-division optical-electronic multiplexers. Another field I study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of rhombuses.
I am a rising senior at Harvard College pursuing an AB in Government. Academically, I have diverse interests, including history, language, math, physics, philosophy, music, and politics. In high school, I tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in music, math, ACT and SAT prep, and Spanish. At Harvard, I spent a year as a course assistant in the math department, helping to teach introductory undergraduate calculus. Currently, I volunteer with the Leadership Institute at Harvard College (LIHC) as part of its Social Outreach Committee. This work involves teaching a weekly course called "Fundamentals of Leadership" to a class of middle school students. Overall, I have found my experiences tutoring math to be the most rewarding.
I am a current (though almost graduated) student in Chemical Engineering at Georgia Tech. I absolutely love teaching and tutoring, and I have 3 years experience tutoring and just over a year's experience in being a teacher's assistant. I am passionate about math and science, and I love helping people understand new material. Learning is something I have always loved, and I want to share that passion with others.
I am a lifelong learner, teacher, and researcher in the field of physics. I received a PhD in Physics from the University of Michigan and a BS in Physics from Rice University. I have four years of physics teaching experience at the University of Michigan, primarily undergraduate laboratory courses with an emphasis on electromagnetism, circuits, waves, optics, and real-world applications of these and other physical phenomena. Many of these courses, including one I helped design, focused on helping non-STEM students master physics concepts that may be difficult to grasp in a standard classroom setting. I have tutored in a variety of subjects since high school, but most recently I have spent several years helping students understand concepts and succeed in coursework throughout a large variety of college-level physics topics, from basic mechanics to advanced electrodynamics and special relativity.
I am current master's student pursuing an advanced degree in environmental engineering. I have about 3 years of experience tutoring a standard math and science curricula to students ranging in age from 7-17. I attended college at Washington University in St. Louis receiving a degree in mechanical engineering and energy engineering in 2020. During my time there, I worked as a teaching assistant for several different engineering courses, tutoring students outside of class in the calculus and physics related topics. As someone that benefitted greatly from tutors and teaching assistants, I really love being able to help students that are struggling in certain areas. I am able to help with standardized tests, focusing on math and science sections, AP Calculus and AP Physics exams, and high school math.
I'm a freshman at Stanford University pursuing a degree in mathematical and computational science. I've been tutoring students from grades 3-12 throughout high school, and I look forward to continue in college. Nothing excites me more than learning something new, and I strive to share my excitement with my tutees.
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AP Physics covers mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics—a broad range of topics that build on each other. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps you identify which concepts are giving you trouble (like circular motion or electromagnetic induction) and work through them at your own pace, rather than moving at the class speed. Tutors can break down complex topics into manageable pieces and connect them to real-world applications, making abstract concepts click.
Score improvement depends on where you're starting and how consistently you work with a tutor, but many students see meaningful gains—typically 1-2 points on the 1-5 AP scale—when they address specific weak areas. The key is identifying exactly which topics or question types are costing you points, then practicing strategically. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who can pinpoint your gaps and create a focused study plan tailored to your needs.
AP Physics requires both conceptual understanding and quick problem-solving—you need to recognize what a question is asking and execute the right approach under time pressure. Tutors help you develop efficient strategies by practicing with real AP questions, learning to skip and return to harder problems, and building confidence in your approach. Working through timed practice tests with feedback helps you internalize pacing without sacrificing accuracy.
Students often struggle with kinematics (especially free-fall and projectile motion), circular motion, and understanding when to apply different physics principles. Many also find the math—especially calculus-based concepts in AP Physics C—intimidating. Personalized tutoring addresses these specific pain points before they derail your understanding of later topics, since AP Physics is cumulative and early gaps compound quickly.
Practice tests are essential—they show you the exact format and difficulty of the real exam, reveal which topics need more work, and help you build stamina for the full exam day. Rather than just taking practice tests passively, work through them with a tutor who can review your mistakes, explain why you got questions wrong, and help you adjust your strategy. This targeted feedback is much more valuable than taking tests alone.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or unsure of your approach—building genuine competence through focused practice is the best antidote. Working with a tutor gives you a chance to practice problems repeatedly, get immediate feedback, and develop confidence in your problem-solving process. Many students also benefit from learning test-taking strategies (like how to approach multi-part questions or when to use approximations) that reduce the uncertainty on exam day.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors for students in Mesa who specialize in AP Physics and understand exactly what the College Board expects. You can match with a tutor based on your specific needs—whether you're building foundational concepts, preparing for the exam, or targeting specific topics like circuits or waves. The process is straightforward: tell us what you need help with, and we'll match you with someone who's right for you.
Your first session is about assessment and planning—your tutor will likely review what you've learned so far, identify your strongest and weakest areas, and understand your goals (whether that's improving your grade, preparing for the AP exam, or mastering specific topics). This helps them create a personalized study plan that focuses on your biggest opportunities for improvement. You'll leave with a clear sense of what to work on and how tutoring will help you get there.
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