AJR Physics Tutoring | Hillsborough, NJ

Why choose AJR Physics Tutoring?

Content Expertise

Ph. D. in physics from Rutgers University, specializing in physics education
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Published author of peer-reviewed scientific papers on how students learn and how to teach physics
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Prior research experience in particle physics @ CERN

Teaching Excellence

Tenured physics professor at The College of New Jersey
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Over 15 years' experience teaching and tutoring in multiple subjects
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Teaching techniques that result in true comprehension, not just memorizing answers
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Award-winning physics instructor

Convenience

In-person and online video appointments available
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Flexible scheduling so you know that you can get help when you need it
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Easy online payment means no need to mail checks

I am passionate about helping others understand and appreciate the subject I love, physics. My background combines physics content expertise with a decade of intensive research into how students learn physics and how it can be taught in the most effective way. This means I use the latest research-validated teaching techniques that result in real physics comprehension.

When selecting a tutor for your child, why should you have to choose between a physics content expert and an outstanding educator? When you work with AJR Physics Tutoring, you get both!

Testimonials from former students

"AJ Richards is without a doubt the best tutor I have ever had. I started out with a C in Physics 1 and ended up getting a 4 on the AP test. He explains concepts in cohesive and comprehensible ways that most high school teachers would not think of doing. Additionally, he creates an incredibly safe space that makes you feel like you can make mistakes. If you do make mistakes, AJ works with you to fix them and teaches you to approach the problem from a different viewpoint. He does not just give you the answers either, you work through the problem together step by step. He may be teaching you, but he allows you to take the lead on solving problems so that when you take tests, you know how to work through each problem. Not only is he an amazing tutor, but he is also an extremely kind and understanding person."
"My daughter had a phenomenal experience with AJ! She has always loved school but AP Physics 1 was especially challenging for her. With AJ's dedicated teaching and his caring, cheerful support, she became super enthusiastic about the class, and excelled. I appreciated the clarity of his communication, his flexibility and commitment, and his obvious passion for physics. He was sincere and easy to work with and we could not have been more thrilled with the results."
“Our daughter was struggling with Physics I in her first year of college. She hadn't had the subject at all in high school, and was considering dropping the course in college. I looked to see if we could find a local Physics tutor who she could meet when she was home for spring break. I found Professor Richards through Nextdoor and he seemed perfect, with a real focus on effective science education. He met with our daughter three times over the break in our home, and things clearly started to click for her. They continued meeting weekly via Zoom after she had returned to campus, and her progress continued. In short, the difference in her comprehension and performance in the subject was extraordinary – she completely turned it around with Professor Richards' help. When she finally handed in her Physics final, she texted us, 'I feel great!' We really owe a debt of gratitude to AJ for saving our daughter's class and grade, and possibly even her major. Thank you!”
"AJ tutored my daughter (Physics CP, High School) for the 21-22 school year. His style and approach were unique. From the first day he made it very comfortable for her and instead of rushing through the material ensured she understood the concepts before proceeding. My daughter definitely benefited from these sessions with AJ. I highly recommend him.”