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Pallavi
I am a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Neurobiology concentration), a Bachelor of Science in Economics (Healthcare Management and Policy concentration), and a Master's in Biology. Throughout my undergraduate, I have loved tutoring...
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Master's in Biology
University of Pennsylvania
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Nadine
I am a graduate from Columbia University with a dual degree in Physics and Mechanical Engineering.
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Bachelor of Science, Physics
Columbia University
Dual degree in Physics and Mechanical Engineering

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University of Pennsylvania
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Jai
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Kate
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Rhea
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University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
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Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

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Sami
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Sharon
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Columbia University in the City of New York
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University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
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Students typically find force and motion concepts challenging—especially understanding that objects can move at constant velocity without acceleration, and grasping why a moving object doesn't need a constant force to keep moving. Energy transformations (kinetic to potential and vice versa) also trip up many students because the concept is abstract. Additionally, students often struggle with interpreting graphs of motion, unit conversions (like converting between meters and kilometers), and understanding the difference between speed and velocity. A tutor can break these down with real-world examples and visual representations to make the abstractions concrete.
Since forces are invisible, tutors use hands-on demonstrations and diagrams to make them tangible—like rolling balls down ramps to show how friction affects motion, or using free-body diagrams to map all forces acting on an object. Many tutors also use interactive simulations or real objects (springs, weights, inclined planes) so you can see forces in action rather than just reading about them. This approach helps you develop intuition about why objects behave the way they do, which is essential for solving problems beyond just memorizing formulas.
Tutors help you understand the 'why' behind experiments, not just the steps—like explaining why you're measuring velocity at different points on a ramp, or how a simple pendulum demonstrates the relationship between period and length. They can also help you design experiments to test predictions, interpret data you've collected, and troubleshoot when results don't match expectations. This builds your scientific reasoning skills alongside content knowledge, preparing you to think like a scientist rather than just follow procedures.
Energy is abstract—you can't see it or touch it directly—which makes it harder to grasp than concrete concepts like force. Students often confuse energy with force, or struggle to track how energy transforms from one form to another (like chemical energy in food becoming kinetic energy when you run). A tutor can use analogies and real-world scenarios (a roller coaster converting potential to kinetic energy, a battery converting chemical to electrical energy) to make these transformations visible and memorable. Breaking energy into its forms—kinetic, potential, thermal, electrical—and showing how they're related helps students build a mental model they can apply to new problems.
Motion graphs—position-time and velocity-time graphs—confuse many students because they require translating between visual, numerical, and conceptual representations. A tutor will help you connect the shape of a graph to what's actually happening (a steep line means fast motion, a horizontal line means the object isn't moving), and practice reading graphs alongside real motion scenarios. Many tutors use technology or physical demonstrations where you can watch an object move while its graph is drawn in real-time, making the connection between the motion and the graph immediate and intuitive.
Effective problem-solving in physics requires identifying what's given, what you're looking for, and which concepts apply—not just plugging numbers into formulas. A tutor teaches you to draw diagrams (like free-body diagrams), identify the physics principles at play, and work through problems step-by-step with clear reasoning. They also help you check whether your answer makes sense (Does the direction of the force match the direction of acceleration? Is the energy value reasonable?). With practice on varied problems, you develop problem-solving patterns that transfer to new scenarios you haven't seen before.
Rather than memorizing that a lever has a mechanical advantage, a tutor shows you how levers work in tools you use daily—a crowbar, scissors, a seesaw—and helps you calculate the actual advantage they provide. They might explore how pulleys reduce the force needed to lift something, or how inclined planes make moving heavy objects easier. This approach transforms simple machines from abstract concepts into tools you can analyze and understand, making the physics meaningful and memorable rather than just formulas to memorize.
Physics rewards understanding because once you grasp why objects accelerate when forces act on them, you can solve countless problems without memorizing each one. A tutor focuses on building your conceptual foundation—asking you 'why' questions, having you predict what will happen before seeing results, and connecting new concepts to ones you already know. This approach means you're less likely to forget material, and you can tackle unfamiliar problems by applying principles rather than searching for a matching formula. It's a slower, deeper process than memorization, but it pays off in both retention and confidence.
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