Physics tutoring that puts it all in motion.
Expert physics teachers for families in Portland — a community known for academic excellence and just minutes from Boston. From Newton’s laws to AP Physics C, we match your student with a teacher who makes physics make sense.
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Matthew was a great tutor for my son in AP Physics! The sessions were extremely helpful, engaging, and tailored to fit gaps in understanding. I’m amazed at how much was accomplished in each session.
Superstudy has been amazing. It was not that easy to find a tutor for AP Physics C, but Superstudy was not only able to set my daughter up with an excellent tutor but also one who could meet with her around her busy schedule. I would highly recommend.
Both of my boys took lessons as they were behind in their classrooms. Not only did their scores improve, their attitude towards the subject completely transformed.
Why Portland Families Choose Superstudy for Physics
Here’s what makes families stick with us — and keep coming back.
Real Physics Teachers, Not Tutors
Every Superstudy physics tutor is a credentialed classroom teacher — current or recently retired. We accept less than 1% of applicants. No college students, no grad students — just teachers who’ve spent years teaching physics and know exactly where students get stuck.
Concierge Matching
Every family starts with a free onboarding call where we learn about your student — the course, the struggles, the kind of teacher they respond to. We hand-pick a physics tutor and set up a free intro session so they can try before you commit.
Office Hours Every School Night
Choose pre-booked Concierge sessions on a regular schedule, or drop into Office Hours any school night for on-demand physics help starting at just 15 minutes. Perfect for the night before a test.
Meet Some of Our Physics Tutors
Less than 1% of applicants make it to Superstudy. Every teacher is credentialed, experienced, and passionate about physics.
Daniel G.
PhD in Physics
Princeton University
4 years of teaching experience
Meet Daniel G.PhD in Physics from Stony Brook University, Physics major and Computer Science minor from Princeton. 10 years experience tutoring/teaching, current...
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Emmett S.
University of California
6 years of teaching experience
Meet Emmett S.hysics is my passion, and teaching is my calling. While I've always been good at math, my true love for it blossomed when I started to see how it a...
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Susan H.
MS in Chemistry Education
Illinois State University
9 years of teaching experience
Meet Susan H.Susan Homan, M.S.C.E - Physics and Chemistry TutorWith nine years of experience teaching chemistry and physics in public schools, I’m passionate ab...
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Sean M.
National Board Certified
West Chester University
12 years of teaching experience
Meet Sean M.Sean Martin is a National Board Certified Teacher in Physics with over 15 years of one-on-one tutoring experience and over 10 years as a high schoo...
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Ryan M.
PhD in Physics
University of Arkansas
10 years of teaching experience
Meet Ryan M.Dr. Ryan Miller is an exceptional Physics educator with over a decade of experience teaching high school, college, and university-level courses. As...
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Matthew W.
Woodrow Wilson Fellowship
University of Dayton
9 years of teaching experience
Meet Matthew W.MA in Education,University of Dayton, 10 years of teaching experienceI love teaching physics, and helping everyone understand the world around them...
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Joseph V.
Physics & SAT/ACT Prep Specialist
University Of Virginia
15 years of teaching experience
Meet Joseph V.Hello! I'm a physics and SAT/ACT prep teacher with over 15 years of experience. I have a double major in Mechanical Engineering and Cognitive Sc...
Read More Book A SessionWhat We Cover in Physics Tutoring
Our physics tutors are experienced classroom teachers who help students master every level — from conceptual foundations to the AP exam.
Physics Foundations / Conceptual Physics
For students just starting out, our tutors build a strong conceptual framework — motion, forces, energy, and waves — so they develop real physical intuition. We focus on making abstract ideas concrete through problem-solving strategies and real-world connections.
Physics I & AP Physics 1/2 (Algebra-Based)
Kinematics, Newton’s laws, energy, momentum, circuits, waves, and optics. Our tutors help students build the problem-solving skills these courses demand — translating word problems into diagrams, equations, and solutions with confidence.
AP Physics C: Mechanics
Calculus-based mechanics covering kinematics, Newton’s laws, work-energy, momentum, rotation, and oscillations. Our tutors bridge the gap between the calculus and the physics, helping students apply derivatives and integrals to solve real mechanics problems.
AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
Electrostatics, conductors, capacitors, circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetic induction — all calculus-based. Our tutors help students master Gauss’s law, Ampere’s law, and Faraday’s law with the mathematical rigor these topics demand.
A Note from Brenna
Hi, I’m Brenna Mahoney — a mom to 3 boys, and a special educator of 15 years. I personally match every Portland family with the right tutor. Let’s chat about how Superstudy can help your student thrive.
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Tell Us About Your Student
Start with a free consultation. Tell us the course, what’s been tricky, and what kind of teacher your student clicks with. We’ll hand-pick a match from our network of credentialed physics teachers.
Meet Your Tutor — Free
We’ll set up a free 15-minute intro session so your student can meet the tutor before committing to anything. If it’s a great fit, schedule your first full session right away.
Start Learning
Pre-book weekly Concierge sessions or drop into Office Hours any school night starting at 15 minutes. Your session credits never expire.
Common Questions from Portland Physics Families
Absolutely. Our AP Physics tutors include experienced AP exam readers and graders. They provide expert instruction across all four AP Physics exams — AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism. Whether your student needs help with algebra-based or calculus-based physics, we have the right teacher.
Yes — this is one of the most common challenges we see. Physics requires students to apply math in unfamiliar ways, and many students who do well in math class still struggle to connect it to physics problems. Our tutors are skilled at bridging that gap, teaching students how to translate physical situations into equations and how to use algebra, trigonometry, and calculus as tools for understanding — not just computation.
Most students see a noticeable jump in confidence after the first session, and measurable grade improvement within 2 to 4 weeks. Physics concepts build on each other, so once a tutor identifies and closes the specific gaps — whether conceptual or mathematical — progress tends to accelerate quickly.
Absolutely! Many of our students attend Portland High School and Deering High School. Our tutors are familiar with these schools’ curricula and can provide targeted support.
Yes! We work with many families from Waynflete School, Cheverus High School, and North Yarmouth Academy. Our tutors understand the rigorous expectations at these schools.
Yes — all of our tutoring is online, so we regularly work with families throughout Greater Portland including South Portland, Falmouth, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, and Westbrook.
Also Serving Physics Students Near Portland
Our online physics tutoring is available to families across the greater Portland area.
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Tell us a little about your student and we’ll handle the rest. We’ll find the right physics teacher, set up a free intro session, and have you matched within 24 hours — no commitment required.
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