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I'm an advocate of the "Learn One, Do One, Teach One" methodology of tutoring, and have seen it transform students academic confidence and learning efficiency. I look forward to helping you tackle your next challenge!

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.
I am a Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology graduate and currently attend Vanderbilt University majoring in Computer Engineering with a minor in Business. I've tutored in various subjects for about 6 years now. I've done it so much, one of the companies I started was tutoring-based. In all, I am a technology-oriented entrepreneur, an impact-driven member of the community, and a striving academic. My passion for computer engineering and dedication to solving the world's problems push me to continue to be better tomorrow than I am today. I am currently pursuing a career in engineering and business where I hope to improve the lives of those around me every step of the way.
I am Elsa! I am a Senior at Vanderbilt with aspirations to be a Pharmacist and Public Health official in the future in my home country of Ethiopia and other developing nations. I enjoy working with students of a variety of backgrounds and truly seek to ensure the student has confidence in the area they desire assistance in. The student's understanding and self-esteem are my priorities. I have experience tutoring 4th graders in math and reading and college students in Calculus-based Physics and many ages in between. As a Chemistry major, I have a wide breath of experience in math and the natural sciences. I also carry a minor in African American Studies and have taken numerous history courses over the course of my education.
I am an Undergraduate Student at Vanderbilt University. With years of tutoring experience and a solid academic foundation, I am fully equipped to teach in various subjects at many different levels.
I'm pursuing a double major in Mathematics and English at Vanderbilt University. I have been tutoring math since High School and have native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. I am dedicated to helping students explore the study methods that will fit their individual needs.
I am a junior at Vanderbilt University studying Economics and Math, and I intend to get my PhD in Economics after graduating. Taking the GRE was the first step of my graduate admissions process, and I want to help others achieve similar success so that they can pursue their dreams. In addition, I enjoy tutoring economics and chemistry, as those are my favorite subjects. During my spare time, I like to play cello, read, and bake pies (especially peach pie).
I am very excited for the opportunity to work with motivated students who strive to improve their skills in mathematics, science, or standardized testing.
I am very excited to give maximum effort to build relationships and inspire an interest in learning.
I am an Applied Physics Major with an Emphasis in Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University. I love to share the joy I have in the sciences and math to show truly the applications are so far-reaching.
As a senior physics major and pre-med student, I am passionate about understanding and teaching the principles behind physics and mathematics. I have been tutoring math and physics through Varsity Tutors for nearly three years, working with students across a range of levels. My goal is to help students not only solve difficult problems, but also develop a deeper understanding of the concepts behind them. I approach tutoring by first identifying where a student's understanding begins to break down. From there, I work with them to rebuild the concept step by step, connecting new ideas to what they already know. I want students to leave each session with greater confidence and the tools to approach future problems independently. Outside of academics, I enjoy climbing, crocheting, baking, and skating. Whether you're looking to master difficult material, preparing for an exam, or building confidence in math and physics, I would be excited to work with you and help you reach your goals.
I'm here to help in your math and physics classes! As a rising senior in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Tennessee, I've been through nearly every math and physics course. I would like to use my past experience and education to help you excel in your STEM classes. Likewise, I feel that my approach to preparing for the STEM portion of the ACT will be helpful to college bound students. I have been the beneficiary of excellent instruction over my time as a student, and would enjoy teaching others. I am comfortable with any subject that I am certified to teach, and have a ton of resources to aid in your learning.
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 am a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Over the past several years, I have worked with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences tutoring thermodynamics (my personal favorite), chemistry, and math. I have also tutored in the past for ACT/SAT and other subjects such as history, but I am deeply passionate about science and engineering. I tend to push my students to understand conceptual topics, as opposed to rote or algorithmic learning. In my free time, I love to bake sourdough, learn about history, garden, and recently started biking again.
I am an undergraduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and I have tutored students since my early high school years. I've had experience instructing and guiding a variety of students, from young middle schoolers taking their first steps into the world of computer programming to my own peers struggling with their calculus exams. Over the past year alone, I've worked with over 30 students, spending several hours each day to help them stay up to speed on their schoolwork. I specialize in many areas of math as well as computer science, biology and physics. When tutoring students, I draw on my own experience with learning the material to identify and address the obstacles they face. I believe that promoting a deeper level of understanding of the subject, as opposed to merely teaching to the test or problem set, will enable students to excel in the long-term.
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!
I'm a senior undergraduate at Yale University studying biomedical engineering and will be starting my Ph.D next year. I was born and raised in Philadelphia and have travelled to a few other countries through study abroad programs and international conferences. I've been to China several times and love to practice my Chinese with others!
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 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!
I am a rising senior at Duke University. I major in Computer Science and am also getting a minor in Physics. I have had experience tutoring/teaching as a teaching assistant for three classes: Intro to Databases, Electricity and Magnetism (for engineers), and Computer Network Architecture. I have had industry experience in software development as an intern for IBM and a cybersecurity analyst for TIAA. Outside of school/work, I play the piano and train with the Duke Taekwondo Club. I have a strong background in computer science, physics, and math, but I love learning about and helping students with a wide variety of subjects!
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.
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.
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.
I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.
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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 work through challenging concepts like Newton's laws, energy conservation, and electromagnetic induction at your own pace, with a tutor who can identify exactly where you're getting stuck and adjust explanations to match how you learn best.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort, but students who work consistently with a tutor typically see gains of 1-2 points on the AP scale (out of 5). The biggest improvements come from closing conceptual gaps and building problem-solving strategies—areas where 1-on-1 instruction is particularly effective. Most students who engage regularly see meaningful progress within 8-12 weeks.
Many students struggle with the math required to solve physics problems, translating word problems into equations, and understanding why equations work the way they do—not just plugging in numbers. Others find the free-response section intimidating because it requires explaining reasoning and showing all work. A tutor can break down problem-solving into manageable steps, help you practice translating scenarios into physics language, and build confidence in explaining your thinking clearly.
The AP Physics exam has a multiple-choice section (45 minutes) and a free-response section (90 minutes), requiring both quick thinking and detailed explanations. Tutors can teach you time-management strategies, help you practice identifying what each question is really asking, and show you how to approach free-response problems systematically—starting with what you know, drawing diagrams, and showing your reasoning step-by-step.
Practice tests are essential for AP Physics—they help you identify weak areas, get comfortable with the question format, and build pacing skills under timed conditions. Most students benefit from taking a full practice test every 2-3 weeks during their prep period, then reviewing it thoroughly with a tutor to understand mistakes. This combination of practice and targeted feedback is how students build both knowledge and test-taking confidence.
Ideally, start tutoring early in the school year—September or October—to build a strong foundation and avoid cramming. Most students benefit from consistent sessions (1-2 per week) throughout the year, with increased frequency in the final 4-6 weeks before the exam. If you're starting closer to test day, intensive tutoring can still help you focus on high-impact topics and test strategies.
Your first session focuses on understanding where you are right now—what concepts you're confident about, where you're struggling, and what your goals are for the exam. A tutor might work through a sample problem with you to see your problem-solving approach, or review recent classwork to identify patterns in your mistakes. This assessment shapes your personalized plan so every session after that targets what will actually move your score forward.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in Memphis who have deep knowledge of AP Physics and experience helping students prepare for the exam. When you get matched with a tutor, you can see their background and qualifications, and your first session is a chance to make sure the fit is right. The goal is personalized instruction from someone who understands both the content and the AP exam format.
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