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AP Physics/Chemistry/Engineering Teacher with 20 years of experience
Richard P.

834 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $75
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Richard P.'s Photo

AP Physics/Chemistry/Engineering Teacher with 20 years of experience
AP Physics/Chemistry/Engineering Teacher with 20 years of experience
Richard P.

834 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

834 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Richard


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I am a certified high school science and engineering teacher with over 20 years of experience, both in public and private schools. For the past 18 years I have been a member of the North Kingstown High School Science department. I also taught at Austin Preparatory School, a private, co-ed catholic school in Reading, Massachusetts, for 5 years. My teaching/tutoring experience includes Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, and Robotics. I am also a certified Project Lead the Way (PLTW) teacher...

I am a certified high school science and engineering teacher with over 20 years of experience, both in public and private schools. For the past 18 years I have been a member of the North Kingstown High School Science department. I also taught at Austin Preparatory School, a private, co-ed catholic school in Reading, Massachusetts, for 5 years. My teaching/tutoring experience includes Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, and Robotics. I am also a certified Project Lead the Way (PLTW) teacher for Engineering Essentials, Principles of Engineeringn and Digital Electronics, all courses within the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering Curriculum.

Students in my classes perform well on their respective end of course assessments and always come back to me saying that by taking my class in high school they were well prepared for the same course in college. Over the past 3 years I have a 95% passing rate (3 or higher) of students who I would recommend take the AP Physics 1 exam, with 70% of them scoring a 4 or 5. This compares to the 40% of students who take the exam world wide that score a 3 or higher, and 20% who score a 4 or higher. As for my Principles of Engineering (PLTW) Students, 90% of my students are proficient on the End of Course Assessment (4 or higher).

My philosophy in tutoring is to try to get to know a student and what it takes for them to understand the topics at hand, understanding that this may change from course to course or topic to topic. From there I aim to have students personalize the concepts while understanding the "why's" rather than the "what's". I feel that this method will make a student understand the principles and be able to apply them to different themes and topics within a course.

I am available for tutoring during after school and evening hours, both in person and online. I also offer group rates to students within the same class.


Education

College of the Holy Cross
Physics

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  • Hourly Rate: $75
  • Rate details: Group Rates are available. Please inquire.
  • Lesson cancellation: 6 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 10/30/2014

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Homeschool

Chemistry,

Chemistry

I possess a Bachelors degree in Physics from Holy Cross with a concentration in Pre-Medical studies, which includes Chemistry. I am certified to teach Chemistry in the state of Rhode Island and have 15 years experience in teaching Chemistry.
Physics

Physics

I am certified to teach Physics in the state of Rhode Island. I have 18 years of teaching experience in the subject of Physics, including at the AP level. I also have worked as a curriculum writer for the state of New Jersey in the field of physics and physical science.

Math

Physics

Physics

I am certified to teach Physics in the state of Rhode Island. I have 18 years of teaching experience in the subject of Physics, including at the AP level. I also have worked as a curriculum writer for the state of New Jersey in the field of physics and physical science.

Most Popular

Chemistry,

Chemistry

I possess a Bachelors degree in Physics from Holy Cross with a concentration in Pre-Medical studies, which includes Chemistry. I am certified to teach Chemistry in the state of Rhode Island and have 15 years experience in teaching Chemistry.
Physics

Physics

I am certified to teach Physics in the state of Rhode Island. I have 18 years of teaching experience in the subject of Physics, including at the AP level. I also have worked as a curriculum writer for the state of New Jersey in the field of physics and physical science.

Science

Chemistry,

Chemistry

I possess a Bachelors degree in Physics from Holy Cross with a concentration in Pre-Medical studies, which includes Chemistry. I am certified to teach Chemistry in the state of Rhode Island and have 15 years experience in teaching Chemistry.
Physical Science,

Physical Science

Physical Science is traditionally a mixture of both Physics and Chemistry. I possess a Bachelors degree in Physics from Holy Cross with a concentration in Pre-Medical studies, which includes Chemistry. I am certified to teach both Physics and Chemistry in the state of Rhode Island. I have 18 years of teaching experience in physics and 15 years experience in teaching Chemistry. I also have worked as a curriculum writer for the state of New Jersey in the field of physics and physical science.
Physics

Physics

I am certified to teach Physics in the state of Rhode Island. I have 18 years of teaching experience in the subject of Physics, including at the AP level. I also have worked as a curriculum writer for the state of New Jersey in the field of physics and physical science.

Summer

Chemistry,

Chemistry

I possess a Bachelors degree in Physics from Holy Cross with a concentration in Pre-Medical studies, which includes Chemistry. I am certified to teach Chemistry in the state of Rhode Island and have 15 years experience in teaching Chemistry.
Physics

Physics

I am certified to teach Physics in the state of Rhode Island. I have 18 years of teaching experience in the subject of Physics, including at the AP level. I also have worked as a curriculum writer for the state of New Jersey in the field of physics and physical science.

Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Excellent tutor

My son has just finished his first tutoring session with Richard. Richard is both very knowledgeable and patient. He explanation of concepts is clear and concise, which is very helpful. We're looking forward to more sessions with Richard as his time permits.

Julie, 2 lessons with Richard

Awesome& very caring tutor

Richard teaches two PLTW courses for my daughter. He is a very dedicated teacher. He makes sure he listens and clears all the doubts. We are so glad to have found him.

Jane, 35 lessons with Richard

Knowledgeable and reliable

Richard has been a wonderful tutor to my daughter. She has made lot of progress with his help. Her grades have consistently gone up and feels a lot more comfortable with Physics. Richards guidance and critical inputs has made that possible. She is looking forward to take up more classes with him in future, Thank you Richard!

Shibu, 20 lessons with Richard

Great first session!

My son's first session with Richard was excellent. Richard's teaching style works well for my son - his explanations are clear and easy to follow. I am booking him twice a week for the remainder of AP Physic! Thanks Richard!

SUZANNE, 5 lessons with Richard

Excellent Tutor

I needed a tutor to help me cover the material for both AP Physics and AP Chemistry. Richard put together a sensible plan of attack, and now we are meeting weekly. His teaching style is clear, concise and engaging. Highly recommended

Kirstin, 12 lessons with Richard

Insightful and Well-Informed Tutor

Richard P. was extremely helpful in guiding me through the AP Physics 1 curriculum. He was knowledgeable on the format and strategies of the AP exam, allowing me to gain confidence and become more prepared. Always ready with lots of practice problems and study resources, he patiently assisted me with homework and ensured I had a deeper conceptual understanding of the material. Thanks to Richard P., I feel much more prepared for the exam.

Christine, 19 lessons with Richard

Amazingly helpful

Richard has been wonderful during my son's online schooling adventure. He is extremely knowledgeable about content and able to explain hard concepts in a way that makes chemistry accessible. My son's confidence has increased and he is no longer stressed about his honors course. He actually looks forward to the sessions. He is also kind, flexible and responsive to specific needs. I am so grateful for the help he provided.

Elizabeth, 13 lessons with Richard

Great AP Physics 1 tutoring session

Richard helped my 11th grade high schooler better understand the physics unit she is currently working on in school. His explanation of the material was very good and well received. We are very happy with the session.

Chris, 17 lessons with Richard

Great tutor

My daughter had Richard tutor her for a college general chemistry class she is taking. She gave him a list of the areas she needs help and he hit everyone of them. She liked the way he explained the information in a new way and it helped her so much. Thank you Richard!!

Julie, 2 lessons with Richard

Awesome Tutor!

We met with Richard for help with AP Physics as my daughter is a junior in high school and was struggling with this class. Richard put the basics of physics into scenarios that my daughter could understand. She felt very comfortable asking questions and came home feeling less anxious about her class. Richard is going to work with Lauren on future lessons so she understands the material in class. I am very happy we found him!

Debbie, 1 lesson with Richard
Hourly Rate: $75
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