F=ma Training Program
Location: Online via Zoom
Audience: Grades 7-12
Exams Covered: F=ma Exam, AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam, AP Physics 1 Exam
Overview: This program covers all content in college-level introductory mechanics. Through rigorous physics instruction, students gain the solid technical foundation for excelling in STEM and building a strong academic profile.
Group (2026)
Registration Open
The group format includes weekly interactive lectures and office hours to learn the curriculum along with homework assignments and readings. Class recordings are available to students unable to attend the live class.
Individual (2026)
Applications Open
The individual format includes one-on-one private lessons to learn the curriculum along with homework assignments and readings. Classes are customized to the student’s background and learning pace. Availability is limited.
Enrollment
Prospective students should complete the form below to receive the course syllabus and enrollment information.
Student Achievements
I’m honored to have played a small part in my students’ development. Here are some of their successes:
- Starting from F=ma Exam participant, won physics competition awards including:
- US Physics Team (top 20)
- USAPhO Gold Medalist (top 40)
- USAPhO Book Prize Winner (top 50)
- USAPhO Silver Medalist (top 100)
- USAPhO Bronze Medalist (top 180)
- USAPhO Honorable Mention
- USAPhO Qualifier
- Won science competition awards including:
- Regeneron STS Finalist
- Regeneron STS Semifinalist
- Regeneron ISEF Finalist
- RSI Scholar
- Broadcom MASTERS Finalist
- Scored 5 on AP exams including:
- Precalculus
- Calculus AB, BC
- Statistics
- Physics 1, 2, C: Mechanics, C: E&M
- Scored 800 on SAT exams including:
- Math
- Physics
- Admitted to elite universities including:
Student Feedback
Here is some unsolicited feedback from my students:
- Thank you so much for bringing him this far. You have really motivated him and nurtured his love for physics with a very strong foundation that he is very confident in his choice of major of EE.
- Alex changed a lot and became more motivated in physics, I am very grateful for how you affected his studies
- Aashrith has thoroughly enjoyed your classes and has immense respect for you. Again, appreciate all that you have contributed for Aashrith’s future
- the cut off just came out…Thank you once again to make his dream come true!
- Thank you so much Kevin for teaching him. He gained a lot of knowledge from your classes.
- It is really difficult to find a good and inspiring physics tutor, we are so lucky to have you!
- He is definitely in a much better level now than when he started. He believes he has a strong understanding and foundation. Thanks to you for that.
- Jerry said you are a great teacher. It was lucky to meet you. Thanks for your support.
- I have enjoyed every moment learning physics with you. Thank you so much
- In the last few classes, we see huge change in Suraj towards physics. He loves your teaching and your website is wealth of info
- I can tell she enjoys learning Physics more and is more confident on the subject as well. Really appreciate your teaching!
- Thank you for teaching me the past two years. You have been one of the primary reasons why I want to pursue physics/astrophysics for my college career.
Previous Teaching
- 10 years of teaching experience (as of Summer 2025) across in-person, online, and asynchronous formats
- Taught various class formats including: one-on-one, small group, section, lab, lecture
- Taught various student levels including: elementary school, middle school, high school, undergraduate, graduate (at top universities)
Blogging (2016-present)
- Created physics resources used by thousands of high school and college students each month (~2 million total views)
- Collaborated with Georgia Tech Society of Physics Students to develop solution guides for university students learning quantum mechanics
- Blog used by various physics groups including: Harvard Physics Circle, Thomas Jefferson High School Physics Team
F=ma Training Program (2023-present)
- Developed comprehensive curriculum and lecture notes for F=ma Exam material
- Taught weekly interactive lectures and private lessons, reviewed homework assignments, held office hours
- Elevated beginner physics students to competition level through systematic preparation
Private tutoring (2018-2023)
- Planned and prepared students for academic exams including: AP Calculus AB, BC, AP Physics 1, 2, C: Mechanics, C: E&M, SAT Math, Physics
- Planned and prepared students for physics competitions including: F=ma Exam, USAPhO, Physics Bowl
- Mentored accelerated middle and high school students from across the country
Princeton University (2022-2023)
- Teaching Assistant for Princeton Department of Physics
- Led weekly lab sections, prepared review slides, graded assignments
- Taught Princeton undergraduate students in Physics 103: General Physics I (introductory mechanics) and Physics 104: General Physics II (introductory electricity and magnetism)
Stanford University (2019-2020)
- Physics and math tutor for Stanford Center for Teaching and Learning
- Organized multiple weekly tutoring sessions for Stanford undergraduate students
- Taught topics including: multivariable calculus, differential equations, classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics
- Prepared students for course assignments, quizzes, exams
- Physics tutor for Stanford Summer Academic Resource Center
- Organized multiple weekly tutoring sessions for visiting high school, undergraduate, and graduate students
- Taught topics including: calculus, real analysis, statistics, physics, engineering
- Prepared students for course assignments, quizzes, exams
Washington metropolitan area (2016-2018)
- Invited physics faculty at Chesapeake Math Program by director Dr. Catherine Asaro
- Planned and taught 4 Physics Olympiad programs covering topics in introductory mechanics
- Prepared regional middle and high school students for physics competitions
Howard County (2015-2017)
- Co-founder of Howard County Chinese School Physics Program
- Volunteer Teacher of AP Physics C, Teaching Assistant for AP Physics 1 and 2 (2016)
- Volunteer Teacher of Olympiad Physics, Teaching Assistant for AP Physics 1&2 and C (2015)
- Prepared local middle and high school students to take AP Physics exams
Centennial High School (2016-2017)
- Founder of Centennial High School Physics Club
- Organized peer tutoring for expanded access to homework help and content review
- Collaborated with Science National Honor Society to provide student mentors with tutoring opportunities
- Prepared high school students for physics class exams
Other mentoring activities
- Reviewed science research articles written by undergraduate students from various institutions as an Associate Editor of Stanford Undergraduate Research Journal (2018)
- Volunteer judge for local elementary school science fair (2017)
- Tutored elementary school students weekly in STEM topics as part of Ellicott City Tutors Club (2016)
- Member of Teachers Group on SIMIODE (2016)
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