AP Physics 1 Summer Math Prep (Starting July)
$200.00

This program reviews the essential math foundation students need before the course begins.

Students will:

  • Strengthen algebra and problem-solving skills

  • Learn how to approach multi-step physics word problems

  • Master unit conversions, the Metric system, significant figures, linearization & graphing, right-angle trigonometry, and vectors (including cross and dot products).

  • Build confidence before the school year starts

Format:

  • Small group (limited spots)

  • Live 1-hour online sessions (1x per week)

  • Weekly “homework” with personalized feedback

  • The program lasts 5 weeks

Dates/ Times:

  • Class 1: 8-9 AM CST 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27

  • Class 2: 8-9 AM CST 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29

  • Class 3: 2-3PM CST 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27

  • Class 4: 2-3 PM CST 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29

  • Class 5: 8-9 PM CST 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27

  • Class 6: 8-9 PM CST 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29

Each class is limited to 10 students.

Please choose which class time works best for your student when checking out.

Feel free to reach out if you have questions or if the available times do not work for your student due to camps, sports, family vacations, or summer jobs.

AP Physics 1 Full Year Support (August - May)
$3,000.00

Designed for students currently taking AP Physics 1 who want consistent support, lower stress, and improved performance all year. This program provides ongoing guidance throughout the school year, so students don’t fall behind. Instead of scrambling before tests, students stay on track and build real understanding week by week.

Students will:

  • Get help with current class topics

  • Work through AP-style problems

  • Prepare for quizzes and tests

  • Strengthen both conceptual understanding and math skills

Format:

  • Small group (limited spots)

  • Live 1-hour online sessions (1x per week)

  • Weekly “homework” with personalized feedback

  • Ongoing support and review

  • Aligned with AP course pacing

Dates/ Times:

The program starts the first week of August and ends the week of the AP test in May, meeting every Tuesday from 6:30 - 7:30 PM CST.

Enrollment in the full-year support program is intentionally capped at 10 students to ensure each student receives individualized attention, consistent support, and high-quality, personalized feedback.

AP Physics 1 Spring Exam Prep (March - May)
$250.00

This program focuses on preparing students for the AP exam with targeted review and practice. It is perfect for students who want to walk into the AP exam prepared and confident.

Students will:

  • Review key topics across the course

  • Practice AP-style free response and multiple choice questions

  • Learn test-taking strategies

  • Identify and fix weak areas

Format:

  • Small group (limited spots)

  • Live 1-hour online sessions (1x per week)

  • Weekly “homework” with personalized feedback

  • The program lasts 9 weeks

Dates/ Times:

6:30 - 7:70 PM CST Every Monday in March & April of 2027 (3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26)

Enrollment is capped at 10 students.

  • "Being in Dr. Preston's AP Physics 1, 2, and C classes from my junior to senior years (2023-2025) was an incredibly rewarding experience. Every day, she pushed us to think critically and challenged us to approach problems the way engineers do in the real world. Having that kind of exposure early in my educational journey has helped me tremendously, especially now as I study engineering at UIUC. Being introduced to such a complex subject as physics at a high level made it much easier to keep pace with my professors and has played a major role in my success in my current physics courses. What stood out most to me was how much Dr. Preston genuinely cares about each of her students - she is deeply invested in their success and in helping them build meaningful, successful careers."

    —Valente, former student

  • "Dr. Preston was always a teacher who had multiple ways to teach something if we didn't understand the subject. She had a passion for physics that was pretty obvious. Her soft demeanor yet strict rules really created a comforting environment that made it okay not to know how to do the equations. I took a lot of teachings into my own classroom (not a teacher now) and they were the best things I could create a classroom environment like Dr. Preston's"

    Maria, former student

  • "Even though I was awful at physics, I learned the most from Dr. Preston. She's a great teacher and very patient with the subject being taught. She's very passionate about what she does and I could definitely see it."

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  • Dr. Preston showed me real world examples and how it applies to ME! It was not just formulas and information just thrown at us. She showed us WHAT we were learning, WHY we were learning it, and then we APPLIED it to our lives. That is honestly what helped me so much. Dr. Preston was very fun, and very fair. I recall having to make up a test and she was so kind, caring, and understanding. I missed some of the info that was on the test and she took the time to explain it to me so I understood before I attempted the test and failed. Dr. Preston made sure I was prepared.

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