Expert AP Tutoring with a PhD (UC Berkeley) Physicist!

(Beware that the review below is long, but detailed and informative.)

Review Title: “Phenomenal tutor! A lifesaver! (Six 5s on AP exams)“

“I have two sons, who have always been schooled online, and are used to independent study and are high achievers, having straight As in all honors and AP courses. As seniors, they took “AP Physics C: Mechanics” and “AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism” via UC Scout since their school did not offer them, along with concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus BC via their school (Sep ‘23). UC Scout’s course provided very limited information, examples, and assignments, and expected students to read a University Physics text with no clarification of what sections/topics would be relevant to AP Physics C. Furthermore, the UC Scout physics teacher seemed to be part-time and unable to help and could only give answers to specific problems, and could not explain any concepts or areas of confusion. On top of this, we were traveling internationally through the end of ‘23, leaving the boys in a bind by Jan as they had made no progress, and were at risk of failing their classes.

Our first attempt was a tutor on Outschool, however, their setup is more for kids who need homework help with specific questions/problems. We then tried Varsity Tutors, which was shockingly inadequate – had questionable and unverifiable qualifications. Finally, we found Ahmet on Wyzant, and it was immediately apparent that he was unlike all the other tutors. He came prepared to teach physics and had an entire setup specifically for online tutoring. From the first session, his love of physics and teaching were apparent (his animation and demeanor). Unlike the other tutors, he was able to teach physics from scratch, starting with the basics and progressing through the curriculum in a linear, understandable fashion. In each lesson, Ahmet would pick out relevant topics of the textbook, simplify them, give “tips and tricks” for understanding concepts in an intuitive way, explain any mathematical prerequisites that they had not studied, and address any questions or topics they brought up. His teaching was characterized by patience in the face of many questions and a keen focus on the boys that allowed him to pick out when they were confused or needed clarification, even before they vocalized it. Ahmet also provided ample practice material and study resources, which were crucial since physics is fundamentally a mathematical science which involves much practice.

With Ahmet’s help, they finished Mechanics in March after having started with him in February (a mere one month for a six-month course) and then started and finished E&M in the same month. In addition, Ahmet provided as-needed tutoring for Calculus BC to ensure that they had a thorough understanding of the subject. Both boys finished up their course with A’s in both subjects! The boys spent the next few weeks practicing topics and problems (both Calc and Physics) with Ahmet in preparation for the AP exams. They each received a 5 in Mechanics, 5 in E&M, and 5 in Calculus BC. They couldn’t have done it without Ahmet’s help!”

Renny K’s Previous Review Titled: “Extremely Knowledgeable and Passionate Tutor“

“Ahmet is an extremely knowledgeable tutor. He is able to explain complex material in a very clear and understandable manner and is able to do so in a captivating and engaging way. A 90-minute session with him seems to fly by. He is very passionate and loves physics and math, and it is evident in the way he teaches and talks about it.”

Review Title: “5 on AP Physics 1 and AP Calculus BC“

“Ahmet’s tutoring sessions have really helped me out with AP Physics 1 and AP Calculus BC. I remember struggling to pass Calculus BC at the beginning of the year because there were so many concepts I didn’t understand, and the teacher’s notes were not helping enough. But then I started studying with Ahmet, and I was quickly able to grasp the fundamentals needed to perform well in both classes. Ahmet’s sessions were always suited to meet my expectations, and we reviewed a lot together. His sessions are flexible, as you can bring material to him to review with you or he can provide you with quality resources that have in-depth notes and an abundance of practice problems. His approach to solving physics problems is practical and easy to follow, and he effectively understands his students by learning their thought processes for physics and calculus problems, making his tutoring more helpful. Ahmet cares for his students, and if they are willing to study hard and make good use of his sessions, Ahmet can improve his students’ understanding of their AP courses and sufficiently prepare them for the AP Tests. With the help I got from Ahmet, I got a 5 in both AP Physics 1 and AP Calculus BC!”

Review Title: “Ahmet is an excellent tutor for AP Physics 1, AP Physics C and AP Calculus BC. Look no further. Book with him today.“

“Ahmet tutored one of my daughters for AP Physics C and AP Calculus BC, and one of my daughters for AP Physics 1. Here is what my daughters say about him:
* He knows a lot
* He is very good at explaining things
* He has a lot of good resources

Here is what I would add:
* Ahmet is an excellent choice and you should go ahead and book him now
* He is easy to schedule with, and offers flexible scheduling options at convenient times
* His communications are quick, clear, and helpful
* He is on time to tutoring sessions and ready to go
* He uses the time well – covering significant material efficiently
* He is responsive to the requests and needs of students and parents
* He uses technology fluidly and in a helpful manner for the tutoring sessions
* He is friendly
* He appears to be extremely knowledgeable about the material itself and also with respect to the expectations for students preparing to take the AP tests.

We recommend Ahmet without reservation.”

Review Title: “AP Physics 1 Tutor“

“Mr. Ahmet taught me AP Physics 1. I got a 5 on the exam. The best part about Mr. Ahmet was that he explained things simplified at first to help grasp the concept, then explained the reasoning behind principles using logic and analogies. He truly explained things technically that was very beneficial in the context of Physics, but in a way that taught me how to replicate his line of thought when reading a question. His approach to questions was very straightforward and efficient that helped us get through concepts I’ve already understood and focus on ones I’ve struggled with. Highly recommend if struggling with concepts of physics. Thank you so much Mr. Ahmet and God Bless!”

Review Title: “Look no further, math & physics help is here!“

“From a parent’s perspective: Ahmet is a lifesaver! With a patient and professional demeanor, he explains the difficult topics that constitute AP Physics C. Scheduling lessons with Ahmet is easy, and he is eager to help find common ground to ensure this is a solid working relationship. I am happy to say that Ahmet has surpassed all our expectations from a tutor, and we are looking forward to working with Ahmet on both AP Physics C as well as AP Calc BC. Thank you, Ahmet! From a student’s perspective: Working with Ahmet has been a true pleasure. The tutoring sessions are not only extremely helpful, but the entire process is also very organized and well thought out. Ahmet also shares (and sends) many helpful resources (online textbooks, practice problems, and workbooks). Ahmet is a very experienced teacher and is able to explain concepts clearly.”

“Excellent AP Physics tutor“

“Ahmet has total mastery of the material, shares extra reference info and copies of his notes, was willing to meet late in the evening to prep for a test. Highly recommended!!”
Andrew K.

“A Game Changer!”

“My daughter needed guidance with AP Physics after a substitute took over a few classes and was not able to cover the subject. Ahmet was so patient, kind and fully committed to getting all of her questions answered in the timeline she needed. We are very very pleased to have Ahmet in our lives!”
Jeanmarie M.

“Friendly, Knowledgeable and Comprehensive Tutor”

“Ahmet is very easy to work with, and very knowledgeable. He takes the time to make sure concepts are understood, then reinforces them with real problems to lock in the knowledge. He professionally and comprehensively covered the full chapter within the session.”
Larry K.

“Excellent AP Physics C Tutor”

“Ahmed has the knowledge you’ve been looking for. He is more than just a person to ask questions to–he’s an excellent teacher. His in depth knowledge allows him to explain the subject in many ways and he always provides my daughter some additional notes and work she can do. This is a difficult class with hard subject matter-/ Ahmed is your guy!”
Ginelle O.

“Great Teacher”

“He was very patient and explained each topic clearly and effectively. The topics made so much more sense to my son after just one session. He also provided study tips and resources which are very helpful.”
Yogi J.

“Great Teacher”

“Quick response and flexible in planning courses. He explains things clearly and helped my daughter to improve from B+ to A in the exam. Very helpful and reliable teacher.”
Lynn H.