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PhD University of South Florida-Main Campus • MS National Taiwan University
2+ Years Tutoring

Hello! I'm a passionate educator with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a love for making learning both effective and enjoyable. Over the years, I've taught a wide range of subjects, always with the goal of making even the most complex topics simple and approachable. My teaching style focuses on breaking down challenging concepts into clear, manageable steps, working through problems together, and showing how lessons connect to real-world situations. I believe that a supportive, comfortable learning environment encourages curiosity and confidence, so students feel free to ask questions and explore ideas. Whether your child is building foundational skills or tackling advanced material, I'm committed to guiding them at their own pace, celebrating progress, and equipping them with tools that last far beyond our sessions. My mission is not only to help students succeed academically but also to help them enjoy the journey of learning

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Derek
BA Harvard University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a Harvard student majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Applied Mathematics. I graduated Class Valedictorian in high school and was named National Merit Finalist. I took 16 AP classes in high school, including AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science A, AP Physics C : Mechanics and AP Physics 1, with a score of 5 in all of the tests. I scored a 1570/1600 in my SAT and 800 in the SAT Math Level 2 Subject Test and 790 in the SAT Physics Subject Test.

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Andrea
BA Cornell University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am also adept in tutoring english grammar, language, and literature. There are few things I enjoy more than a true challenge, whether it be physical or mental. I aspire to be a great inventor and hope that my ideas and creations may simplify life as we know it and bring health, comfort, and joy to the masses. My favorite book is "Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett and I recommend that everyone read promptly.

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Nicolas
Current Undergrad, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Princeton University
10+ Years Tutoring

I'm an undergraduate at Princeton University working toward a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, with the Sustainable Energy Certificate.

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Miriam
PhD Duke University • BA Duke University
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm a passionate explorer, educator, and scientist. I am a Planetary Science Researcher (PhD, 2008). I write grants to NASA to use spacecraft data to study the composition and evolution of rocky planetary bodies (Moon, Mercury, asteroids). My research is broad and interdisciplinary that equips me to tutor many subjects and also to show students connections between subjects when it improves subject mastery. I have been teaching and tutoring for over twenty years, at every level of my education and career. In high school I taught aerospace education and aviation search and rescue while I earned my pilot's license. As an undergraduate at Duke I tutored athletes in Geology, Calculus, and Electrical Engineering core courses and I was a teaching assistant for Computer Science and Linear Circuits Laboratory. In graduate school I was a teaching assistant in geology. And as a professor, I've taught undergraduate and graduate science courses at a major U.S. research university. Most recently I designed a combined English and Engineering elective to students with limited English Proficiency at a small university in Colombia.

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Dalila
BA Massachusetts Institute of Technology
8+ Years Tutoring
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Daniel
MS Cornell University • BA DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management-Florida
6+ Years Tutoring

I am currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science. Outside of tutoring, my full time career is in software development.

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Vansh
BA Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
9+ Years Tutoring

I am currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I am also a graduate of the high school International Baccalaureate Program. I have informal experience tutoring high school physics, but am most passionate about tutoring students for the ACT standardized test, having had extensive experience preparing for standardized tests throughout high school. I am eager to aid students in boosting their scores before their upcoming college applications, an important milestone in many students' lives. In my free time, I also enjoy playing tennis.

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Michael
MS Vanderbilt University • BA Trinity College
3+ Years Tutoring

I am proud to say that, over the past 30-plus years, I have had many of my students go on to post-secondary education in Math, Physics, and Engineering.

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Yash
BA Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a sophomore at the Georgia Institute of Technology and am working towards a major in Computer Engineering. I have been tutoring students of all ages and backgrounds in various math topics ranging from elementary school math to AP Calculus throughout high school. I love teaching math and always find it amazing to watch my students grow and improve in their mathematical abilities. While helping students with standardized testing, we go through several tricks and tactics that have helped my students succeed and have fun in the process. I am also well versed in Physics and have spent 3 years taking the highest levels of physics courses. I love playing all sports (especially soccer) and enjoy playing the guitar in my free time as well.

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Veena
BA University of Miami
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm Veena and I recently graduated from the University of Miami with a B.S. in Microbiology and Immunology with Chemistry and English Literature as my minors. I've tutored at a Math and Reading learning center in high school and became an employee of the Academic Resource Center at UM where I tutored my peers in STEM subjects. I was an assistant science teacher at a middle school for a year, and a workshop leader for chemistry classes at UM.

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Priya
BA University of Central Florida
6+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a student at the University of Central Florida, majoring in Biotechnology and in the Burnett Medical Scholars Program.

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Jared
BA Boston University
4+ Years Tutoring

I am working towards a Bachelor of Arts in Pure and Applied Mathematics as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Astronomy and Physics. I have enjoyed studying math and science since I was in elementary school. I would always help my friends out by answering their questions about the material. For about the last five years, I have had my own tutoring business where I have tutored a wide variety of math courses from elementary school math to pre-calculus and calculus. I like to make sure my students have a complete understanding of the core concepts before going into practice questions. I have also had experience helping my peers with physics and computer science courses.

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Kevin
BA University of California-San Diego
1+ Years Tutoring

I'm in my 2nd year of medical school at the University of Central Florida. I previously graduated Cum Laude from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in Human Biology and Education Studies. I was an Academic Mentor for underprivileged San Diego communities. I was also a Teaching Assistant for the Biology department at UCSD. I have taught in a variety of settings; from one-on-one tutoring to review sessions for 300 people in a lecture hall. I primarily tutor MCAT, SAT, and the SAT.

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Joshua
BA University of Oklahoma Norman Campus • Current Grad Student, Meteorology and Physical Oceanography University of Miami
9+ Years Tutoring

I am looking to help you with your math and physics questions. I am a graduate student studying hurricane physics and enjoy using my deep understanding of material to help others. Hope to meet you soon!

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Harrison
BA University of Central Florida
5+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a senior in the Honors program, on track to graduate summa cum laude, and approaching completion of an undergraduate thesis on my work in the university's nanotechnology lab.

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Matthew
BA Florida Institute of Technology
1+ Years Tutoring

I am one year from completing my Bachelor of Science at the Florida Institute of Technology. I am majoring in both Astronomy and Astrophysics, as well as Planetary Science; with a minor in Computer Science. Upon completion of my Bachelor degree I plan on pursuing a Masters degree, most likely in Physics, Exoplanetary Studies, or Engineering Physics. I find that most students struggle in math and physics because they lack true engagement towards these topics, it is my personal philosophy that how you learn a subject can immensely impact your abilities to succeed in and willingness to pursue related subjects in your academic career. I enjoy working with all ages, as I believe it is never too late to start learning and I enjoy helping students become passionate about their studies. Personally; I am passionate about the fundamental interplay between foundational mathematics and its applications to higher-level physics. My tutoring style/strategies require interactive engagement with students and honest communication; this allows me to understand precisely what is necessary to enhance your learning experience, and encourages students to engage with the content with curiosity and excitement. I feel comfortable tutoring subjects ranging from elementary school mathematics, up to college level mathematics and physics courses. I have experience tutoring my college peers in a wide-range of topics from college algebra and calculus to advanced physics courses such as Electromagnetic Theory and Physical Mechanics.

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Nathan
Current Undergrad, Computer Science University of Central Florida
10+ Years Tutoring

I'm a current student at the University of Central Florida and I love to tutor passionate students in a variety of subjects. I've taken and passed 15 AP exams in high school, and I've taken several courses at UCF that I could tutor as well.

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Evan
BA Trinity University
7+ Years Tutoring

I'm not shy, but if you are it's ok I once was too. I'm a student of the mind and so all of my teachings will be tailored toward each individual or group traits that day. It's ok to fail, but don't allow yourself to quit. Learning is hard sometimes because everyone's brain understands things in a different way. But those differences, when explored, can make learning fun and make complex topics easier to understand. I'm not the old guy who loves hearing his own voice and likes to stand; so I don't lecture. I like to keep teaching/learning process fun, interactive, and creative because no one likes to be bored and confused. So involvement is key!

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Dylan
Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
6+ Years Tutoring

I'm currently an undergraduate student at Georgia Institute of Technology pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. I mostly tutor subjects that reside in the STEM field as those subjects are my strong points. I have been a tutor in the past back in high school. During that time, I realized that helping students understand difficult material can be very awarding. In my free time, when I'm not studying for school or practicing sports, I like to play video games and hangout with friends. Every once in a while I'll pick up my violin and play songs that I've learned in the past; I find it very relaxing.

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Payal
BA University of Miami
1+ Years Tutoring
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Brandon
Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering University of Miami
1+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a student at the University of Miami, studying to get my Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, with an Electrical Concentration. I have always been mathematically inclined, scoring very highly in all standardized tests in the math and science portions. It is this knowledge and understanding that makes me a great choice to help students learn and understand anything mathematically related.

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Richard
BA Harvard University
1+ Years Tutoring

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.

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June
BA Brown University
1+ Years Tutoring

I'm an electrical engineering major at Brown University with interests in neuroscience, linguistics, and robotics, among other things. I've always loved learning, and my curiosity has led me through numerous subject areas. I constantly seek to apply my classroom learning in practical situations. For example, I have conducted research on dementia using electrophysiology in a mollusk model. I participate in hackathons and robotics challenges that test not only my programming ability but also my hardware skills as a tinkerer. My engineering pursuits require a strong foundation in mathematics, my interest in the life sciences calls for a myriad of memorization techniques, and my participation in the academic world at large reminds me daily of the importance of sharp writing skills. I hope to share some of these things, both content and technique, with my students. Though I will make sure that they can come away from each session armed with the skills needed to take on the modern education system, I also hope that they will take with them some appreciation for learning itself.

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Bidyut
BA Johns Hopkins University
8+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Sanjana
BA Harvard University
6+ Years Tutoring

I'm a sophomore at Harvard studying Applied Math, Economics, and Computer Science. I've tutored in a variety of subjects throughout high school and currently work part-time as a Course Assistant for an Introductory Calculus course at Harvard. I especially love tutoring math and making it a more accessible subject for students to learn. Aside from academics, I'm passionate about community service (I'm a director for a student-run homeless shelter!), music, digital design, and baking!

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Matthew
BA Washington University in St. Louis
1+ Years Tutoring

I am currently conducting breast cancer research as the lab manager in an immunology lab at Columbia University Medical Center. I am extremely comfortable with physics and mathematics (from my studies) as well as biology, chemistry, and biochemistry (through my research experience) and sincerely enjoy tutoring students in those areas. I also enjoy tutoring for standardized tests. While I was studying for the SAT, ACT, and MCAT, all of my preparation was through self-study; as a result, I have a unique approach to preparing for tests that emphasizes knowing the test itself more than the actual material. In addition to tutoring natural sciences and standardized test prep, I tutor Spanish, which I studied for 7 years and spoke for a year while living in Spain. In my spare time, I play guitar, cook for my friends, read, and play with my cat Suki.

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Christine
BA Johns Hopkins University
8+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a senior at Johns Hopkins studying Biomedical Engineering. I have a lot of experience tutoring in math, physics, chemistry, and thermodynamics. I have also proof-read essays for college applications and english classes as well. Outside of school I like to cook, play basketball, and listen to music.

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Vania
BA Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1+ Years Tutoring

I am an avid classical pianist, EMT, swimmer, and tinkerer. I love explaining things and paying forward my knowledge to those around me!

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Steve
BA University of Notre Dame
10+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Brett
MS University of Pennsylvania • BA Syracuse University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of Syracuse University, with a BS in bioengineering. I am pursuing my MS in electrical engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. I spent my senior year tutoring student athletes in calculus and physics, and currently tutor physics and high school mathematics at a private tutoring center. I'm passionate about the subjects as I teach, and believe mathematical literacy is a critical component to success. Any student can become successful in math with the proper instruction and perspective!

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Michael
BA Rice University • Doctor of Philosophy, Physics University of Michigan
7+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Kate
MS Massachusetts Institute of Technology • BA Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1+ Years Tutoring

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!

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Justin
BA Washington University in St. Louis • Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics University of Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

AP Physics covers mechanics, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics—a broad range that requires deep conceptual understanding, not just memorization. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps you build that foundation by connecting abstract concepts to real-world applications, identifying gaps in your understanding before they compound, and practicing problem-solving strategies tailored to your learning style.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and commitment, but students who work with tutors typically see 1-2 point gains on the AP scale (1-5) over several months of consistent study. The biggest gains come from mastering problem-solving techniques, learning to interpret free-response questions accurately, and building confidence through practice with real AP exam formats.

Students often struggle with translating word problems into physics equations, managing time during the exam (especially the free-response section), and understanding when to apply different formulas. Many also find the conceptual reasoning questions tricky—they require you to explain *why* something happens, not just calculate an answer. Tutors help by breaking down problem-solving into manageable steps and building your confidence in explaining physics concepts clearly.

Most students benefit from starting preparation 3-4 months before the exam, dedicating 5-8 hours per week to studying and practice problems. If you're starting later or struggling with specific topics, more focused tutoring sessions can accelerate your progress. Regular practice with full-length exams and targeted review of weak areas is more effective than cramming.

Key strategies include reading questions carefully to identify what's actually being asked, showing all work on free-response questions (partial credit is valuable), and managing your time by tackling easier problems first. Many students benefit from learning how to quickly estimate answers to check if their calculations are reasonable. Tutors can help you practice these strategies under timed conditions so they become automatic on exam day.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in the Tampa area who have deep knowledge of AP Physics curriculum and exam strategies. When you get matched with a tutor, you can discuss your current level, specific topics you're struggling with, and your timeline before the exam—so your tutoring is personalized from day one.

Both sections are heavily weighted on the AP Physics exam, so balanced preparation is important. However, mechanics concepts (motion, forces, energy) often form the foundation for understanding electricity and magnetism. If you're short on time, prioritize mastering mechanics first, then use those problem-solving skills to tackle electromagnetism. A tutor can assess which topics are your weakest areas and focus your study time accordingly.

Practice tests are essential—they help you identify weak topics, build test-taking stamina, and get comfortable with the exam format and pacing. Taking full-length practice exams under timed conditions is especially valuable because it reveals whether you're struggling with content knowledge or just running out of time. Tutors can review your practice test results with you to pinpoint exactly what to study next.

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