Brandy Heflin Physics - Personalized Physics Instruction

Brandy Heflin Physics - Personalized Physics Instruction I help high school and college students feel confident and successful in learning physics I believe everyone can learn physics! I hold a B.S. I earned my M.N.S.

A Wealth of Instructional Experience With A Proven Track Record of Helping Kids Learn Physics

Following a decade of teaching high school physics in public and private schools in Connecticut and Ohio, I started tutoring privately in 2014 when I left the classroom for a career that affords me more freedom and flexibility. I wanted to maintain my connection to students and to helping them learn phys

ics, even though the demands of being a classroom teacher weren’t aligned with my vision for my life. In my time as a teacher, I taught all levels of Physics, from Conceptual through algebra-based AP Physics, as well as mainstream and inclusion Physical Science. I worked as an online tutor for Tutor.com from 2014-2016 in their drop-in office hours, and since 2015 I have worked as an online tutor for PrepNow, a national leader in private tutoring for academics and standardized test preparation. In my time as a tutor, my skill set has expanded to include AP Physics C: Mechanics and C: Electricity & Magnetism, as well as algebra- and calculus-based introductory college physics. in Astronomy & Physics from Yale University, and I completed the Yale Teacher Preparation Program in 2004. in Physics from Arizona State University in 2012 in a program focused on the research-supported most effective methods of teaching and learning physics, called Modeling Instruction (MI). My Action Research Project for my master’s demonstrated the necessity of beginning physics students developing strong conceptual knowledge as a foundation for effective quantitative problem-solving. Going through the MI program as a student changed not just the way I teach physics, but the way I organize the content and think about the subject itself! In 2008 I became an Instructor in the University of Connecticut Early College Experience Program, which afforded me status as adjunct faculty and permitted my AP Physics students to earn dual credit; acceptance into the program meant the UCONN Physics Department had reviewed my course syllabus and materials and decided they were equivalent to UCONN’s introductory algebra-based physics lecture and lab course sequence. In 2010, I was selected to attend the National Science Foundation Summer Institute for Physics Teachers with the University of Washington Physics Education Research Group, which added tools to my kit for helping kids construct physics knowledge.


21st Century Physics Tutoring Is Beyond One-On-One and Face-To-Face

I have created a complete suite of online physics tutoring services that fits the needs of every learner and every budget. Whether you want to meet as needed or weekly, for a single challenging question or for an extended session, one-on-one or in a group, I have an offering that fits you! Expert Guidance Is A Bright Idea

My tutoring approach brings in the best of what I learned about effective physics instruction in a decade as a professional educator. We'll work together on developing your conceptual understanding through real-world examples of relevant physical phenomena and qualitative representations such as pictures, diagrams, and graphs, and we'll help you come to see physics equations as relationships and as quantitative models of the concepts at hand. I invite you to peruse my business page and my websites brandyheflin.com and virtualphysicsofficehours.com and to consider how I can best provide you the professional support you need to understand physics with ease. Email or message me with questions or book your free Needs Assessment at https://virtualphysicsofficehours.com/needs-assessment. I love physics and I love helping you! I look forward to seeing you in session.

This is a very cool development!
05/21/2025

This is a very cool development!

Denmark has unveiled a major leap in energy storage with the launch of the world’s first molten hydroxide salt battery system.

Developed by Danish startup Hyme Energy and supported by partners such as Sulzer and Semco Maritime, the facility opened in Esbjerg in April 2024.

This innovative system uses molten salt to store excess renewable energy—like wind and solar—and can later convert it into electricity or industrial heat.

With an efficiency rate of up to 90%, the technology is among the most advanced thermal energy storage solutions globally.

Planned systems, including a 1 GWh unit, could power up to 100,000 homes for 10 hours, helping Denmark stabilize its energy grid and reduce fossil fuel dependence.

The battery also has industrial applications, such as a 200 MWh thermal storage project for Arla Foods to decarbonize milk production.

Denmark’s initiative positions it at the forefront of clean energy storage innovation, combining sustainability with large-scale practical use.

Astounding discovery!
04/17/2025

Astounding discovery!

Truth!The rules of QM don't make sense!
03/14/2025

Truth!

The rules of QM don't make sense!

Relative motion, baby!Confession: one of my pieces of silliness is walking the wrong direction on a moving sidewalk (lik...
02/21/2025

Relative motion, baby!

Confession: one of my pieces of silliness is walking the wrong direction on a moving sidewalk (like at the airport) at the just the right speed that I remain stationary relative to the surroundings. I do it only when no one else is on the sidewalk, though. 😆

12/08/2024

I learned something new today. 🤓

Perhaps you remember that the area of a circle is found by multiplying pi by the radius of the circle squared. Perhaps you do not.

Try this:

If you use z for the radius of a circle, you can write the formula for the circle's area as pi*z*z=a.

I bet you won't forget again! 🍕🍕

A very simple - and practical for band musicians - demonstration of the speed of sound.
12/03/2024

A very simple - and practical for band musicians - demonstration of the speed of sound.

👩‍🏫Today is the day! Virtual Physics Office Hours is open for enrollment! The first session will be this coming Sunday, ...
09/13/2024

👩‍🏫Today is the day! Virtual Physics Office Hours is open for enrollment! The first session will be this coming Sunday, 09.15.2024, from 12-1 pm Eastern. Sign up now to begin your free trial! Link in comments ⬇️

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Following a ten-year physics teaching career in public and private high schools in Connecticut and Ohio, I began tutoring in 2014. My courses included Conceptual, Regular, Honors, and AP Physics B (now 1 and 2), as well freshman physical science as inclusion and regular education classes. I’ve tutored privately both in person and online, and I worked for two years as an online tutor with Tutor.com, ending in 2016. Since 2015, I’ve tutored online with PrepNow, a nationwide leader in one-on-one tutoring; in that time, my skill set has expanded to include AP Physics C: Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism, algebra- and calculus-based introductory college physics, and SAT Physics Subject Test preparation. I hold a B.S. in Astronomy & Physics from Yale University and completed the Yale Teacher Preparation Program. I also earned my M.N.S. in Physics from Arizona State University in a program which focused on a research-supported highly effective method for teaching physics called Modeling Instruction, which I employed for the last six years of my teaching career. In 2008 I was accepted as a University of Connecticut Early College Experience Program Instructor, which gave my AP students the opportunity to earn dual credit because the UCONN Department of Physics evaluated my course to be equivalent to their intro course sequence. In 2010 I was selected to attend the National Science Foundation Summer Institute for Physics Teachers, held with the University of Washington Physics Education Research Group. I believe everyone can learn physics and every student who wants extra support in their learning should be able to get it. I offer a variety of online tutoring packages and programs to meet every budget; visit https://brandyheflin.com/services to see my full range. It’s my joy to be of service!