Quinn: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…basis for tutoring a wide variety of subjects. I am a very active individual, and I am highly curious about everything. I always want to try new things, and I am driven by a visceral love of adventure. Despite these innate qualities, I am also very driven to help other people, and tutoring is a simple, yet powerful and effective way I can help others. I have done a lot of tutoring work in the...
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Washington University in St Louis- Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Diptesh: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and...
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New York University- Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Daniel: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…college level. I graduated from Boston College in 2009 and have worked at the neuroscience and psychiatry labs at Yale and Cornell. I enjoy working with people and wish to one day specialize in geriatrics. I have taught chess and English to young children and tutored children from foster care for two years to improve their literacy skills. I plan to work as a Teacher's Assistant for Physics at SUNY Purchase this upcoming Fall, but...
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Boston College- Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
David: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…feel like work. I endeavor to interest students in any topic (but especially math) by giving them a sense of a larger context. In particular, I love to bring college-level math concepts to students in a way anyone can understand, which often demonstrates WHY the math they're doing matters. It also shows that math can be just plain cool, which I don't think our curricula prioritize enough. Besides teaching, I enjoy practicing parkour and tricking...
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Oberlin College- Bachelors, Mathematics
Mark: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…as well as doing math problems which in my opinion is somewhat of a rarity among science and math teachers. Throughout my youth I coached a swim team and have always gained an immense satisfaction from helping others. Tutoring is a win-win situation for both parties. The student becomes fluent and develops interest in a subject they have struggled with in the past and I gain from helping them improve and succeed. I like to...
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University of Illinois at Chicago- Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Chicago- Current Grad Student, Bioengineering
Matt: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. While I was there I also received a math minor, which helps me understand math at a more basic level. In high school I worked as a tutor and enjoyed helping those students. I loved the subjects I studied in college and my hope is to share my knowledge of math and physics with those who need extra help. Above all, I want to spread my knowledge to people...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Alex: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…worked not only as a tutor, but also as an EMT-Paramedic, a lifeguard, a martial arts instructor, and a swim instructor. I have been fortunate enough to travel to several different countries in Central America, South America, Africa, and the Caribbean. I have done medical aid work in both Nicaragua and Haiti. My teaching experiences outside of academic instruction include 8 years of teaching Kenpo Karate, several years of swimming instruction for noncompetitive swimmers and...
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University of Florida- Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Georgetown University- Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
Clara: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…load of college-level premed courses (three years of biology, a full year of organic chemistry, biochemistry, etc.), and my favorite subjects are math, physiology, and writing. I love teaching! I am a registered college science tutor at USC, and I also teach younger students at a weekly Girl Scout program in Watts. In high school, I tutored for the SAT as well as teaching swimming lessons for over four years, so I am very confident...
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University of Southern California- Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Kaan: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…back in high school helping kids with any problem related to Math and science. After focusing on my own academic career in college, I came back into tutoring with almost 4 more years of studying under my belt ready to get kids to want to learn. I pride myself getting students to be as confident in their answers, as I am in mine. My area of expertise ranges from algebra to physics to test prep...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
Max: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional...
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Yale University- Current Undergrad, Economics
Jakobi: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…students. Most of my experience is with math and sciences as well as test prep for English ACT exams. I can tutor in math (pre calculus, trigonometry, algebra, geometry) sciences (biological sciences, chemistry, physics) and English. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra because it is like a puzzle, and who does not like a good puzzle? My teaching philosophy consists of learning about the students' interests and providing a way to relate their interests...
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Princeton University- Bachelors, Biology, General
John: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…and I tutor at all levels. I completed my BA at Swarthmore College in 2014, and that is also where I began tutoring, primarily through the math department. I have tutored college-aged students in all levels of mathematics, from college algebra and trigonometry to real analysis and topology. I have additionally tutored high school calculus students as well as elementary school math, and high school and college physics. Largely due to my focus on mathematics,...
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Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center- PHD, Mathematics
Cole: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…让我与他人分享,激情。我first got into tutoring through a volunteer program in high school, and I continued to tutor during my undergraduate studies, which was some of the most rewarding work I've ever done. My engineering background has allowed me to take a wide variety of math and science courses, including Caclulus, Physics, and Chemistry, a few of my favorite subjects to tutor. I enjoy helping students prepare for...
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UW Madison - Bachelors, Industrial Engineering
UW Madison - Masters, Industrial Engineering
Miguel: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…from students are encouraged and valued during all of my sessions. I emphasize a strategy based approach to studying, and keep an updated list of strategies that my students are finding helpful. I prefer to test mastery of material via a role reversal in which I see if the student can teach me how to correctly solve problems and arrive at the correct answers. In my opinion, there is no better way to assess the...
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The University of Texas at Austin- Bachelors, Computer Science / English
Benjamin: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…a technology startup in St Paul, and aim to attend graduate school in technology policy. I began tutoring in high school, and have since continued enjoyed helping my peers to see a puzzle in a new light. From four summers as a leadership camp counselor, I have gained confidence working one-on-one with a student to help them consider new perspectives, and from four years of discussion sections in college where I presented solutions to the...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities- Bachelors, Physics, Astrophysics
Connor: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…have built my tutoring career on this premise. As an experienced tutor, I have continually enjoyed seeing my students achieve lofty goals under my instruction. I specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, physics, and economics for high school students. In addition to this, I also tutor students in college level general chemistry, general biology, organic chemistry, introductory physics, economics and for the MCAT exam. I excelled in undergraduate coursework pertaining to these subjects and have prior...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus- Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Nick: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…学生在类是由于开始挣扎e they have fallen behind in some way and therefore lost confidence. My main goal as a tutor will be to restore their confidence in the subject by providing complete understanding of concepts as well as preparing them for the most complex examples so that they will not be caught off guard in the class. I also believe tutoring should be a cooperation with the student because...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus- Current Undergrad, Biomedical Sciences
John: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
我graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
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American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Rick: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
Providing guidance in science and mathematics to help students understand the real-world applications of scientific and mathematical concepts in their everyday lives. I have a B.S.E. in Aerospace Engineering and a B.S. in Sustainable Energy Materials and Technology, and I am pursuing my M.S. in Aerospace Engineering.... Learning science and mathematics through real-world applications that show how concepts can actually be used to solve real problems.... I'd ask them about topics they feel uncomfortable with, as...
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Arizona State University- Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Arizona State University- Current Grad Student, Aerospace Engineering
Steven: Physics tutor
Certified Physics Tutor
…High School. After 4 years of experience, I continue to enjoy tutoring these subjects, and the constant challenge of improving my abilities and techniques. I get a great sense of satisfaction in helping those I tutor improve their grades, test scores, and overall understanding of the subjects I am teaching them. Not only do I focus on the subject matter being taught, but I also focus on helping students develop the study skills and habits...
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The University of Alabama- Bachelor of Science, Mathematics & Economics
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What is Physics?
Physics is a multifaceted field that can be described in a few different ways. The overarching goal of the field of study can be defined as attempting to figure out how the universe behaves and why. With this goal in mind, physics is often called the study of matter and motion, of space and time. Physicists have existed for tens of thousands of years. In fact, as a field of study, physics can be tracked all the way back to around 3,000 B.C. This is when ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and the Sumerians began studying the movement of the moon, the stars, and the sun.
Since those early days, physicists have consistently demystified the world around us. For example, Aristotle, the famous Greek philosopher, is typically seen as having written the first modern book on physics. His work was monumental in shaping the field and wasn't really challenged until about the 15th-century when Copernicus started to test it. Another prominent touchstone in the field is Sir Isaac Newton. Newton finally displaced Aristotle's laws of motion with his own, which more accurately described the world around us and could predict its behavior more effectively.
This process of breakthrough, correction, and further breakthrough is something that is core to the field of physics. Physicists rarely take the things they see for granted. Instead, they are determined to test their assumptions and beliefs through experimentation. When a new theory arises to explain something in the world physicists will accept it if it's correct, even if it disputes the work of someone as monumental as Aristotle. This pure pursuit of knowledge is what draws many scientists to the field.
Learning Physics
Today, physics is one of the most widely studied science subjects at both the high school and collegiate levels. Students work in math and science up to middle school will prepare them for their high school physics class. Once in high school, there are a number of things that students will learn that will prepare them to continue studying physics while in college. For example, California's Board of Education publishes a set of Physics Education Content Standards. This list includes all of the most important physics topics that a student should know before graduating from high school. Some of the things included on this list are Newton's Laws, conservation of energy and momentum, heat and thermodynamics, waves, and electronic and magnetic phenomena.
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There are a wide variety of physics topics that you may study when taking a college physics class. For example, you could study linear motion, work, gravity, oscillations and waves, optics, thermal energy, fluids, entropy, wave optics, and much more. These topics are so rich for study that you may be able to take a class focusing on just one of them at a time. This just underscores how vast the field of physics truly is.
我f you enjoy studying physics in college, then you may also be interested in pursuing a career that utilizes the subject. There are a wide variety of options that you have to choose from if that's the case. You could study to become a nuclear physicist, a meteorologist, a data scientist, a process engineer, an optical engineer, and much more. If you're interested in one of these career paths, then you may also want to look into pursuing a physics masters or Ph.D. to prepare yourself for a long and successful career in the industry of your preference.
Testing and Physics
As one of the core scientific areas of study, physics material is covered on a wide variety of tests. Whether you're taking a standardized exam that features physics topics or just want to prepare for a classroom exam, physics tutors can help you do so. For instance, both the ACT and the SAT feature a number of physics questions. It's important to have a strong test preparation process when getting ready to take these college admissions exams because your score on them could play a significant role in your college application results.
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While your physics tutor helps you develop your physics understanding, they can also work with you on developing your general test-taking skills. First, working with a private instructor during the test preparation process is a great way to learn about what an ideal test preparation plan looks like. Your instructor can provide you with guidance throughout your time together so that you know what to do in the future when you have to take another important exam.
Additionally, your educator can show you how to do things like manage your time more effectively while taking tests with restrictive time limits. If you've ever dealt with test anxiety in the past, then your instructor can even show you relaxation techniques that you can utilize to overcome it. This can help you remain focused on your exam and may make it easier to remember the preparation work that you did in the lead up to your important test. The general test-taking skills that you learn from your instructor can be used on your upcoming test as well as on any future tests that you take.
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Once you get set up with your instructor, you and can start meeting together with them for one-on-one learning sessions. Your educator can work with you to create a customized lesson plan that is based on things like your existing physics skill set, your physics goals, and your learning style. You can work through each of these lessons at your own speed and can stop to ask your instructor for additional guidance with a challenging topic whenever you need to.
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