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AP Physics
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I am an MIT alum and current graduate student at UT Austin. My degrees are in architecture, with undergraduate minors in Materials Science and Computer Science. I focus on building technology and I love applying physics, chemistry, and computer science to solve creative architectural design problems. Although I have studied architecture up to this point, I am currently pursuing a classroom teaching certificate and intend to teach high school STEM subjects professionally in the near future. I am passionate about helping students connect STEM concepts to real-world applications and have served as a Teaching Assistant for several college Physics courses.
I'm a born and raised Austinite and recently earned my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Texas A&M University in May 2015. I mostly tutor high school/college math and science courses, as well as SAT/ACT and MCAT prep. My favorite classes to help students with are biology, physics, biochemistry and statistics! I took 14 AP classes in high school, and retook many of the math and sciences class in college. I think this helps with tutoring because I learned the material multiple times and from many great teachers, so if a student doesn't understand a concept at first, I can hopefully explain it in another way that I've learned.
I'm a biomedical engineering student and undergraduate researcher at Texas A&M University working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. For as long as I can remember, I've always had a passion for learning. In high school, I challenged myself by taking as many AP exams as possible. Doing so not only shaped my love of education but also challenged me to become a self-taught learner. Using what I learned from AP exam preparation allowed me to become a National Merit Finalist, two-time National AP Scholar, and valedictorian of my graduating class of over 600 students. While my favorite subjects to tutor are high school-level and engineering calculus, I am happy to tutor in a range of subjects, including all-around ACT preparation, high school and college math, chemistry, physics, and world history. By tutoring, I hope to share my passion for learning while also providing students with the tools they need to succeed.
I'm Atharva and I attend The University of Texas at Austin! I am currently majoring in computational engineering, which is essentially a mix of math, computer science, and aerospace engineering. I have worked as a math tutor for around 3 years, and I have seen students improve their scores significantly in their classes and standardized tests. I especially enjoy tutoring math since I strongly believe it can be very interesting if taught in an engaging way rather than straight out of a dull textbook. I believe I have this ability to make my tutoring sessions more interactive and productive, and I love being able to help students understand the intuition behind the concepts they learn in class instead of making them simply memorize them.
I am very passionate about education and I know in depth about how people learn and the different learning theories. I focus more on my student's learning than me teaching. I am very flexible, open minded, and patient. Let me know how I can help you.
I am a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I acquired a B.S. and M.Eng in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a minor in Computer Science. I've enjoyed assisting in education for as long as I can remember (cheesy, I know); I loved being a little "teacher's assistant" at my grandmother's preschool in Guatemala as a child. I tutored my peers a little bit in high school. While at university, I was a teaching assistant for Intro Digital Logic for 6 semesters, where I was energized by guiding students to the a-ha moments that led me to pursue a career in computer architecture.
I am most passionate about math, but am comfortable working with students of all ages K-12 (and beyond!) in subjects including chemistry, physics, Spanish, writing, and more!
I am a law student seeking to help fund my living expenses while I go to school. Before I entered law school, while I was getting my master's degree, I tutored a variety of high school subjects and the SAT and ACT. I enjoy tutoring immensely, and after nearly eight years of doing it, I have developed a repertoire of tricks that help my students learn more easily. I particularly enjoy tutoring high school math and physics, Spanish, and literature, but I have experience in most subjects. I know many, many words :-)
I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering at the top-rated University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and am on the Dean's list. I am a National AP Scholar and was commended by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. I am a competitive swimmer and love to 3D model, do puzzles, and personal projects in my free time. I have always gravitated towards STEM topics and grew to love them as I learned more about them.
I am currently a Sophomore Physics/Math student at the University of Texas at Austin.
I've recently graduated with my Ph.D. in Physics from Florida State University. I have taught physics/math both one-on-one and as a teaching assistant to a large class, both in a lecture format and a lab. I am a published author of two journal articles and one pop science book (A Space Dictionary for Kids: The Everything Guide for Kids who Love Space). I grew up with science and try to share my excitement with anyone I come in contact with, student or not. When I have spare time, I read (mostly fantasy novels), play video games, and 3-D print. I have one cat, named Sunshine.
I'm a math nerd turned mechanical engineer who is excited to help students learn about the systems that govern the behavior of our physical world!
I am going to be studying computer science at the University of Texas at Austin next year. I look forward to meeting you.
I am a graduate petroleum engineering student at The University of Texas at Austin. My graduate research is focused on modeling friction losses between the drill string and wellbore during drilling operations. I did my undergrad at UT as well and majored in petroleum engineering and Plan II Honors (an interdisciplinary honors liberal arts program).
I am extremely delighted to be on this platform to help people understand concepts and problems that arise in our day-to-day academic learning process. Being a chemical engineering and Economics senior, I am very well poised at many concepts within these faculties. Also, I am well trained in introductory corporate finance and accounting, from one of the most prestigious schools in the United States for Finance (McCombs School of Business). Some of my areas of expertise that I have done direct research and projects are international trade, and financial valuation. These included introductory monte Carlo and DCF models. I genuinely enjoy teaching and learning these concepts day-to-day. I look forward to exploring these topics with you all and make a dent in a multiverse.
I'm a Computer Science student who's been teaching all my life. From tennis camps for kids to an engineering physics class for college kids, I really enjoy helping someone discover for themselves what they are capable of! Please let me know if there's anything you'd like me to help you with.
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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. A tutor can break down complex topics like forces, energy conservation, and electromagnetic induction into digestible pieces, help you understand the underlying principles rather than just memorizing formulas, and connect abstract concepts to real-world applications so they stick.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you engage with tutoring, but students typically see meaningful gains by focusing on their weakest areas and building problem-solving strategies. Many students jump from a 2 or 3 to a 4 or 5 by getting targeted help with conceptual understanding and exam technique—the key is identifying exactly where you're losing points and addressing those gaps systematically.
Students often struggle with translating word problems into physics equations, understanding when to apply which concepts, and managing the time pressure of the exam. Many also find the free-response section intimidating because it requires both calculations and written explanations of your reasoning. A tutor can help you develop a systematic approach to problem-solving, practice under timed conditions, and build confidence in explaining your work clearly.
Practice tests are essential—they show you exactly what the real exam looks like, help you identify weak topics, and build your pacing and test-taking stamina. The most effective approach is to take full practice tests under timed conditions, review every question you missed (even the ones you guessed right on), and focus your tutoring sessions on the patterns you notice. This targeted practice is far more valuable than just working random problems.
Time management on AP Physics comes down to knowing when to move on from a difficult problem and which questions to tackle first. Many students waste time on the hardest problems early in the exam; a better strategy is to do a quick scan, answer the straightforward questions first, then return to the challenging ones. A tutor can help you practice this pacing strategy during timed sessions so it becomes automatic on test day.
Free-response questions require you to show your work, explain your reasoning, and often combine multiple concepts—so practice writing out complete solutions, not just doing calculations in your head. Focus on clearly stating what you're solving for, showing all steps, and explaining your physics reasoning. A tutor can grade your responses using the AP rubric, point out where you're losing points for incomplete explanations, and help you develop a reliable template for tackling these questions.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or uncertain about your approach to problems. By working through many practice problems with a tutor, receiving immediate feedback, and building a clear problem-solving strategy, you develop genuine confidence rather than just hoping for the best. Regular timed practice sessions also reduce anxiety by making the exam format feel familiar and manageable.
Look for a tutor with strong physics knowledge, ideally someone who has taught or tutored AP Physics before and understands the specific demands of the exam. They should be able to explain concepts clearly, help you develop problem-solving strategies (not just give you answers), and be familiar with the AP scoring rubric so they can prepare you for exactly what graders are looking for. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who meet these standards and can personalize instruction to your learning style and goals.
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