Oswaldo Zapata PhD

Theoretical physicist with more than 10 years of experience teaching online mathematics and physics to high school students, as well as graduate students of engineering and science. His students are now at top universities such as Stanford, University of Michigan, University of California Los Angeles, New York University, Vassar College, among others.

Learn from an expert

Professor Zapata received his Bachelor's degree in physics from Universidad Central de Venezuela, then he went to study particles physics in Paris (MSc) and string theory in Rome (PhD). Afterwards, he carried out research at the Albert Einstein Institute for Gravitational Physics near Berlin (Germany), the International Center for Theoretical Physics in Trieste (Italy), the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics in Beijing (China), and the London School of Economics (UK). 

''Short after I began my one-on-one math classes with Professor Zapata, I improved my grade from a B+ to an A+.'' 

Audrey, Student at Pinewood School, California


Why choose Professor Zapata as your tutor

•  Quick results. Working together and following Professor Zapata's advices, your grades will improve from the next quiz. You will eventually become the best student of your class.

•  Years of experience have taught Professor Zapata that a solid background is the most important asset to survive the first semesters of college. With Professor Zapata's help you will build a strong knowledge foundation for the future.

•  Based on his knowledge and teaching experience, Professor Zapata will develop a personalized approach according to your needs and strengths. 

•  You should enjoy physics and mathematics if you really want to grasp the beauty of these subjects. One of Professor Zapata's goals is to do it even more entertaining. 

•  Classes can be at any time from the comfort of your home.

•  Professor Zapata will guide you and share with you his long experience in the scientific world. With this knowledge, you will be able to take the right career decisions at the right time. This is something no book or casual teacher can teach you!

''Professor Zapata is extremely patient and clear when explaining confusing new concepts. Be it mathematics or physics, there's nothing he can't teach with just a pen and some paper.'' 

William, former student at Beijing International School, now studying Electrical Engineering at University of Michigan

''I love taking classes with Professor Zapata because he always makes everything look so easy and fun!'' 

Simon, Student at St. George's School, Newport, Rhode Island

''Prior to learning from Professor Zapata, physics was my worst and least favorite subject. With his help, I genuinely understood the material and became more comfortable with the subject, earning me scores that I was very satisfied with.'' 

Elisha, Student of Biology at University of San Diego, California

''Professor Zapata knows how to explain physical ideas in depth. With him you learn the fundamental concepts instead of dully memorizing formulas.'' 

Justin, Student at Thacher School, California

Elementary

Topics: Geometry, Algebra, Science, etc.
Fee: US$ 50 per hour.

Intermediate

Topics: Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Kinematics, Newton's Laws, etc.
Fee: US$ 55 per hour.

Advanced

Topics: Multivariable Calculus, Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Quantum Physics, etc.
Fee: US$ 60 per hour.