Online AP Physics & Calculus Tutoring
One-on-one preparation with a Physics PhD and experienced AP classroom teacher.
Taught at Avenues: The World School and The Beekman School. Tutored students from leading New York City schools including Trinity, Dalton, Horace Mann, Poly Prep, Berkeley Carroll, and Brooklyn Tech.
Subjects
Approach & Methodology
Active problem solving
Students spend most of the session solving, not listening.
Adaptive scaffolding
Difficulty and support are continuously adjusted until the student can work independently.
Repeatable problem-solving framework
Students learn a repeatable framework for approaching unfamiliar math and physics problems.
Conceptual understanding, not rote memorization alone
Students understand why methods work and develop the fluency to apply them under AP conditions.
Continuous feedback and iteration
Learning is maximized through repeated cycles of practice, feedback, correction, and renewed attempt.
Rigor first; path personalized.
The AP standard remains fixed. The path to reaching it is adapted to the individual student.
About
I am a physicist and educator with more than a decade of experience teaching mathematics and physics, primarily in New York City private schools. I hold a PhD in Physics and have worked as an AP classroom teacher, private tutor, academic coach, curriculum designer, and published researcher. My teaching has ranged from foundational high school mathematics and physics to advanced subjects including multivariable calculus, linear algebra, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics.
That breadth shapes how I teach AP Physics and Calculus. I want students to understand the ideas behind the mathematics and physics they are using, but I also recognize that AP students are working under significant time pressure and that strong performance can be an important part of a competitive academic record. Efficiency therefore matters. My goal is to teach rigorously while minimizing unnecessary cognitive overload—focusing on the concepts, reasoning, and problem-solving methods students actually need to reach AP exam-level proficiency.
Testimonials
“Luis began tutoring my son in AP Physics C during his senior year of high school and has continued supporting him in college with Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra. He teaches with remarkable clarity and a deep mastery of the material. What stood out most was how mindful he was of my son’s packed schedule—he made sure every session was efficient and focused, especially during crunch time.”
Parent of an AP Physics C student
Testimonials excerpted from messages shared with permission and lightly edited for length and clarity.