Soumya Senapati
Beyond Memorization, Toward Mastery — Discover the Beauty of Thinking Like a Physicist and Statistician
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Soumya Senapati
Masters degree
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Soumya - About your AP tutor
I’m Dr. Soumya Ranjan Senapati, a passionate educator with a Ph.D. in Physics and a Master’s from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). I specialize in teaching AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, and AP Statistics. My teaching philosophy blends conceptual clarity, analytical thinking, and practical application. I focus on helping students truly understand the “why” behind each concept, not just memorize formulas. Through structured lessons, visual explanations, and challenging problem-solving sessions, I guide students to approach AP exams with confidence and curiosity. Drawing on my academic and research background, I make complex ideas intuitive and engaging, encouraging students to think scientifically and independently. My goal is to inspire excellence, deepen understanding, and foster a lifelong appreciation for physics and statistics as powerful tools for exploring and explaining the world.
Soumya graduated from Caltech
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Teaching methodology
My teaching methodology is rooted in clarity, connection, and curiosity. I begin each topic by linking abstract concepts to real-world examples, helping students visualize and internalize the underlying physics or statistics. I emphasize conceptual understanding before computation, ensuring students grasp the “why” before the “how.” Each lesson is structured around active learning—starting with intuitive explanations, followed by guided problem-solving and independent practice. I integrate visual aids, simulations, and derivations to strengthen comprehension and retention. Regular assessments and feedback help identify weak areas and track progress systematically. I also encourage students to ask questions, think critically, and develop analytical reasoning rather than rote learning. My approach combines rigor with accessibility, making complex AP topics engaging and manageable. Ultimately, my goal is to help students not only excel in exams but also appreciate the elegance and logic that define physics and statistics as disciplines.
Soumya - also teaches
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Calculus BC
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
AP Precalculus
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AP concepts taught by Soumya
The Tutor and Student reviewed concepts related to Hooke's Law, work done by friction, and elastic potential energy. They practiced solving problems involving kinetic friction, angled forces, spring constants, and energy calculations. The session also clarified the conditions for Hooke's Law and the nature of elastic materials, with a plan to continue reviewing physics concepts.
Hooke's Law and Elasticity
Work Done by Friction
Newton's Third Law and Forces
Types of Energy and Their Transformations
The session covered key physics concepts including work, power, and energy. The tutor and student worked through problems related to work done by forces, net force, and the Work-Energy Theorem, and also reviewed calculations for power and horsepower. They planned to continue reviewing these topics as needed.
Work Done and Energy Transfer
Friction and Energy Dissipation
Mechanical Energy Conservation
Power and Rate of Work
Net Force and Acceleration
The student and tutor reviewed physics concepts related to work, force, and displacement. They practiced solving problems involving work done against gravity and friction on inclines, and analyzed scenarios like a car skidding to a stop. The next session will continue with these physics topics.
Positive vs. Negative Work
Work Done by Friction
Work
Force
and Angle
Work and Displacement
Work Done Against Gravity
The Student and Tutor reviewed concepts related to equilibrium, torque, and tension, solving problems involving bungee jumping, ladders, diving boards, and chandeliers. They worked on identifying forces acting on objects and calculating torque, with an emphasis on not assuming equilibrium unless stated. A review of rotation concepts was suggested for the next session.
Equilibrium vs. Zero Velocity
Torque and Friction
Calculating Torque
Force Components and Maximum Tension
Choosing a Pivot Point for Torque Problems
Equilibrium Conditions: Forces and Torques
The session included practice problems in both calculus and physics. In calculus, the Student worked on integration problems using u-substitution and integration by parts. In physics, the Student was introduced to the concept of torque and its calculation, including the effect of angles and lever arms, and reviewed rotational motion. The Student and Tutor scheduled a follow-up session to continue working on these problems.
Integration by Parts vs. U-Substitution
Simplifying Integrals with Algebraic Manipulation
Strategic U-Substitution Choices
Integration by Parts: Simplifying U selection
Torque Calculation and Lever Arms
Understanding the Line of Action in Torque Problems
The session covered the fundamental theorem of calculus, u-substitution, and tabular integration. The Student practiced applying these techniques to solve various integration problems. The Tutor provided a dedicated presentation for review and scheduled a follow-up session for additional practice.
Definite Integrals
Indefinite Integrals
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (Part 2)
The Derivative as the Inverse of the Integral
U-Substitution
Tabular Integration (DI Method)
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