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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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Pratik
BA Cornell University
8+ Years Tutoring

I'm a premedical student at Cornell University with extensive experience tutoring students, especially in chemistry at the high school and undergraduate level, writing at the high school and undergraduate level, and SAT/ACT prep.

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Douglas
BA Carnegie Mellon University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am looking for opportunities to share problem solving experience with passionate students looking to overcome hurdles in math and science. In addition, as a recent graduate, I would like to help students picking and applying to colleges improve their SAT scores and maximize their chance for future success.

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Macklin
BA University of British Columbia
8+ Years Tutoring

I am 26 years old born and raised in Seattle Washington, University of British Columbia graduate and current 3rd year medical student. You may look at my accomplishments and assume I must have had a very consistent successful education process. This is not necessarily true, I struggled throughout high school with coursework and was slowly falling behind my peers. I was working very hard but was not getting the academic results that I wanted. I also reached out to academic tutors to help me understand core concepts in various subjects that my peers were not having any trouble with. Even during my undergraduate degree, I reached out to various academic tutors to give me an extra viewpoint on various difficult subjects and concepts. I understand what it is like to need extra help with coursework, I understand growing curious minds and the concepts that give many trouble because I have been through it. I am now a dean's list student at the top of my class in Medical school, and I can truly see how possible it is for any student to reach their academic goals no matter where you have come from. I believe the most intelligent individuals are the ones who can identify their weakness and seek help from others to succeed.

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Raha
MS Wayne State University • MS Amirkabir University of Technology
4+ Years Tutoring

I have a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, with additional graduate studies in Chemical Engineering and Computer Science, and over 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring STEM subjects. I work with students of different ages, backgrounds, and learning styles in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and related subjects. I believe the best tutoring starts with understanding how each student thinks. My goal is to identify where a concept becomes unclear, explain it from the student's perspective, and help them build both understanding and confidence. I want my students to learn not just how to find the right answer, but why it is the right answer and how to approach similar problems independently. I believe there is always learning in teaching, and that is one of the reasons I continue to enjoy working with students after all these years.

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Samantha
BA University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
6+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a biology, health, and society major at the University of Michigan.

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Juliane
BA Cornell University
5+ Years Tutoring
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Jason
BA University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a lifelong learner interested in inspiring others to cultivate a similar drive. I look forward to meeting with you!

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Edem
BA University of Ghana
3+ Years Tutoring

As an accomplished online math tutor with expertise in high school and undergraduate mathematics, my primary focus is on optimizing the learning experience for students. With a genuine passion for guiding students towards their academic goals, I am committed to personalized instruction tailored to each student's unique needs. I possess a strong track record of simplifying intricate mathematical concepts, enabling students to grasp core principles with clarity and confidence. By leveraging my extensive experience, I create an engaging learning environment that fosters deep comprehension and application of mathematical knowledge. My tutoring approach combines effective teaching strategies with interactive resources, ensuring that students actively participate in the learning process. Through targeted exercises, real-world examples, and practical applications, I empower students to develop a strong foundation in mathematics while simultaneously cultivating critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Furthermore, I emphasize adaptability and flexibility in my teaching style, recognizing that each student possesses different learning styles and paces. By customizing lesson plans and employing various instructional techniques, I accommodate diverse learning preferences and facilitate optimal progress. I am eager to contribute my expertise and dedication to foster academic excellence among students. Together, we can unlock their full potential and guide them towards a successful mathematical journey.

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Annie
BA Baker College of Jackson
8+ Years Tutoring

I am a Mechanical Engineer working in the Automotive Industry as a Project Leader. I have been working as a tutor for over 3 years and really enjoy working with other students. As a younger student I really struggled in math and had to work incredibly hard to learn the information. Now-a-days I really enjoy math and I hope I can help other students transition to enjoying math like I do!

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Ryan
BA Cornell University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a rising sophomore studying civil engineering at Cornell University. I enjoy tutoring math (algebra-calculus 3), high school and college physics, Spanish, and writing. I have experience tutoring throughout high school, where I was the head of a peer-tutoring program. I have continued tutoring in college as well.

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La
BA Princeton University
8+ Years Tutoring

I am a recent graduate of Princeton University's Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department. I am passionate about teaching and mentoring and have done so in multiple capacities over the last four years, including a fellowship during which I taught pre-algebraic math to a group of middle school students from traditionally underserved backgrounds in Saint Paul, MN. I love interacting with students and seeing them grow over the course of their studies. I'm ecstatic at the opportunity to learn alongside them as we venture into educational rabbit holes and uncover key concepts about math, science, and everything else.

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Dennis
MS Vanderbilt University • BA Grinnell College
1+ Years Tutoring

I'm an Iowa native who moved to Nashville for graduate school. My background is in the life sciences; I have a Masters from Vanderbilt in Chemical and Physical Biology, and my undergraduate degree is in Biochemistry. However, my education has been well rounded and I have interests in philosophy, literature, writing, and history. I have extensive research experience, and I hope to share my passion for science with students. I have experience mentoring undergraduate students during my graduate school education to help them gain research experience. I am a very patient teacher and have the ability to see problems from the students perspective; my tutoring style adapts to each student's individual needs, but centers on getting each student to come to their solutions rather than following any one formula for success. I have a lot of experience with standardized testing, and have taken multiple AP subject tests in addition to the ACT, SAT, and GRE examinations.

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Benjamin
BA University of Notre Dame
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Finance/Economics major and a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I am a passionate student in the math and business realms, as I enjoy the intuitiveness of the former and the real-world potential of the latter. During classes in middle and high school, I developed a reputation of being a good source of help within my classes in a non-tutor capacity, and grew that into a peer tutor role a couple times a week during lunch my senior year of high school. What I hope to accomplish with my tutoring is ensure that you not only achieve your desired grade/score, but see how the different concepts relate to each other in the bigger picture. The more important part is to critically think about the subject matter in other, more unfamiliar contexts. Also, in my math subjects, I seek to provide personal secrets in realms including quicker computation strategies, unique acronyms for certain rules, and other intuitive shortcuts.

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Dylan
BA Vanderbilt University
8+ Years Tutoring

I'm a sophomore at Vanderbilt University, majoring in Physics and Classics and minoring in Mathematics and Computer Science. I'm qualified to teach a wide variety of subjects, but prefer to focus on the fields I'm studying in school listed above; I have a passion for those areas that I want to share with everyone, no matter the education level or confidence. I believe that no one is "bad at math," but many people haven't been taught math and science concepts in a way that matches how they best learn. As a result, I try to tailor my teaching style to be the best it can be for each individual student. With regard to math and physics, I myself prefer a physical, graphical understanding of different concepts, so I do best at explaining what seemingly abstract concepts actually mean in the real world and how they act on a graph.

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Emily
BA Cornell University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a student at Cornell University pursuing a double major in Biological Sciences, concentrating in computational biology, and Computer Science. I have tutored math, biology, physics, and French to middle school and high school students. I have also facilitated group discussion sessions for English language learners. I love learning new things and helping others understand these concepts as well.

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Jonathan
PhD University of Chicago • BA Vanderbilt University
10+ Years Tutoring

I am eager to help students wrestle with and master concepts in their math and physics classes. I have extensive experience tutoring students in both math and physics at the high school and college level in one on one and larger group settings. During my PhD I was awarded a teaching fellowship which allowed me to continue teaching while I continued to perform research and carry out my dissertation work.

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Siva
BA University of Illinois at Chicago • Doctor of Medicine, Health Sciences, General Northwestern University
5+ Years Tutoring

I am planning on entering medical school at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in the fall. Throughout high school and college, I have fallen in love with tutoring and seeing so many new faces in the process. I especially love to tutor in math, chemistry, MCAT, and chemical engineering topics, and have experience tutoring students of all ages - from elementary school to fellow college students. When I am not tutoring or in school, I am an avid lifter and love to bake with friends!

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Aadith
BA Rice University
8+ Years Tutoring

I'm an undergraduate at Rice University, majoring in Physics and Biochemistry, with a strong passion for research, classical music, and good teaching. I've loved math and science from a young age and am eager to share my knowledge with other students. I believe that everyone deserves to enjoy learning about our world and that everyone has their own preferred way to learn. That's why I hope to offer personalized tutoring that helps you learn not just the material but also how to better teach yourself.

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Steve
MS Washington University in St. Louis • BA Saint Louis University-Main Campus
1+ Years Tutoring

I am passionate about both. I have been a teaching assistant, tutor, researcher, guest lecturer, researcher, and am currently a practicing engineer.

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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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Corrina
BA Massachusetts Institute of Technology
4+ Years Tutoring

I am really passionate about all the subjects that I teach and my goal with tutoring is to inspire my students to feel the same passion. I love tutoring because I love being able to make a positive difference in my students lives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

AP Physics covers mechanics, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics—a broad range of concepts that build on each other. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps you identify which topics are giving you trouble and develop a deeper understanding through targeted practice, rather than moving at a classroom pace that may leave gaps in your foundation.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you engage with tutoring and practice. Students who work with tutors typically see gains by developing stronger problem-solving strategies, improving their ability to apply concepts to unfamiliar questions, and building confidence in their approach to the exam. The key is identifying your weak areas early and addressing them systematically before test day.

Many students struggle with the math-heavy nature of physics, translating word problems into equations, and understanding when to apply specific formulas versus deriving them from first principles. Additionally, the AP exam requires not just knowing concepts but applying them to novel situations—something that takes deliberate practice and feedback to master. Tutors can help you move beyond memorization to true conceptual understanding.

Strategy matters significantly on AP Physics because time management and question interpretation directly impact your score. Key strategies include reading problems carefully to identify what's being asked, sketching diagrams to visualize situations, and knowing when to estimate versus calculate precisely. Tutors can help you practice these strategies on real AP questions so you're not learning them for the first time on test day.

Most students benefit from taking 3-5 full-length practice tests under timed conditions, spaced throughout their preparation. The real value comes from analyzing your mistakes afterward—understanding not just what you got wrong, but why, and what concept or strategy you need to strengthen. A tutor can guide this analysis, helping you spot patterns in your errors and adjust your study plan accordingly.

Look for tutors with strong physics backgrounds—ideally those who've taught AP Physics or scored well on the exam themselves. They should understand both the content deeply and the specific demands of the AP exam format. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who can explain complex concepts clearly and help you develop the problem-solving skills the exam requires.

Ideally, start tutoring in the fall or early winter to build a solid foundation before the May exam. Frequency depends on your current level and goals—some students benefit from weekly sessions, while others do well with bi-weekly meetings combined with independent practice. A tutor can help you create a realistic study schedule that fits your needs and ensures you're covering all topics with enough time for practice and review.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about whether you can solve problems under pressure. Regular practice with feedback builds genuine confidence—you'll see yourself improving, understand your approach to problems, and develop strategies for staying calm when you encounter difficult questions. Tutors can also help you practice pacing and time management so you feel more in control during the actual exam.

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