Wanping

I am a physics educator with five years of experience teaching AP Physics and tutoring high school students in both China and the United States. I have worked with over 50 students through individualized tutoring, helping them strengthen conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and exam preparation for AP Physics and physics competitions. I focus on making complex ideas clear and building students’ confidence in approaching challenging physics problems.

Willing to travel: 4 miles

Experience: 1. Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School, Shanghai, China
Upper School Physics Teacher & Assistant Homeroom Teacher
Aug 2019 – Jul 2024

Taught AP Physics 1, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and AP Physics C: Electromagnetism, designing inquiry-based lessons and labs to support conceptual understanding and quantitative reasoning.

Led preparation for the PhysicsBowl competition, designing curriculum and instructional videos that supported 33 students in earning national and global awards, including Global Top 100 recognition.

Fostered student-centered learning through hands-on projects, small-group discussions, and after-school academic support.

2. Private Physics Tutor
Aug 2019 – Jul 2024

Provided one-to-one tutoring for 50+ high school students from China and the United States in AP Physics and physics competition preparation.

Helped students strengthen conceptual understanding, problem-solving strategies, and exam performance through individualized instruction.