(114) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 94518
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Sidney
Expertise in Finance, Business, Acctg, Economics, Math & English
- $50 / h
- 110 ratings
- Clayton , California ( 94517 )
- 25 miles
Long time business and financial executive available to help others in various subject areas including business, finance, accounting, economics and related topics. I have taught at the graduate level and have an MBA in Finance and a BA in Economics and Finance. I enjoy helping others learn and grasp various business and related topics ever since I retired from full time work. Happy to send a copy of my professional resume so you can see the breadth of experience and and background I can bring... Read more
Judith
Essay/Writing help by former scorer of SAT Essay Exam
- $75 / h
- 46 ratings
- Walnut Creek , California ( 94595 )
- 0 miles
Not your ordinary writing tutor. 1) A former official scorer of the SAT Essay Exam, who knows all the secrets of a high score, 2) A former Associate Professor of writing at three California universities and many private media organizations, who has worked with students of all capabilities, backgrounds and ages, and 3) Most importantly, more than a tutor -- a highly successful, award-winning writer herself who has worked for George Lucas Films, the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, AOL, ... Read more
Don
UCSD grad, credentialed English teacher, published author, editor
- $50 / h
- 22 ratings
- Moraga , California ( 94556 )
- 5 miles
I had some issues with ADD as a young student, and my son had ADHD. My son went through the Orinda school system, which is very demanding academically. When I took my master’s degree in education, I did several research projects on ADD/ADHD and other learning disabilities. That knowledge helped me tremendously when teaching students who had Read more
R.
Let's Get LIT! Writing, Literature and ELA Test Prep Tutor
- $60 / h
- 93 ratings
- Pittsburg , California ( 94565 )
- 15 miles
I have a Single Subject Teaching Credential in English, a B.A. in British & American Literature, a poem published in the Library of Congress and have directed a play and short films. I have written content for profit and non-profit company newsletters, websites, and marketing materials. Additionally, I was editor for a quarterly online poetry and art magazine. Writing can be a joyful, insightful experience, and I offer instruction in organization, research, and creating insightful prose.... Read more
Pete
MS Access Specialist
- $40 / h
- 10 ratings
- Concord , California ( 94521 )
- 40 miles
I am a career programmer who currently specializes in MS Access. While working in a corporate environment I developed Access applications for IKON Office Systems Solutions in their Walnut Creek office and for Toshiba Corporation to support their conversion of their copy dealerships to Oracle. Currently I am working as consultant and worked on projects for Wells Fargo Bank and a local architect. I recently tutored a person I found on Craigslist and was able to assist her in completing a ... Read more
Adonai
STEM Tutor specializing in chemistry and physics
- $40 / h
- 20 ratings
- Pittsburg , California ( 94565 )
- 40 miles
I have recently graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a B.S. in Chemistry. Throughout my academic journey in higher education I found the hardest time in math and science courses. The concepts that were taught were abstract and most textbooks were unable to provide clarity. As a result, my favorite classes were always taught by instructors that had the ability to take complex concepts and simplify them to better the students’ understanding. It was during my stay at Lo... Read more
Sam
Math and Physics tutor - PhD in Mechanical Eng and Physics Olympiadist
- $60 / h
- 5 ratings
- Walnut Creek , California ( 94596 )
- 20 miles
I went to UC Riverside for my PhD in mechanical engineering, my daytime job is at California Environmental Protection Agency as a research scientist and engineer. During high school I was part of International Physics Olympiad competition and I received medal of honor at the national level. My vigorous interest in teaching comes from my own positive experience as a student and from a love of learning. As I started tutoring during high school, teaching became an inseparable part of my life. I... Read more
Ayinde
Professional software engineer ready to help!
- $45 / h
- 5 ratings
- Walnut Creek , California ( 94598 )
- 20 miles
I started tutoring after leaving college to pursue a career as a professional software engineer. At that time I mostly tutored high school math, ACT prep, and the usage of the computer algebra program, Mathematica. After some time, I found myself mentoring a FIRST Robotics team attached to a youth program at the St. Louis Science Center. There I mentored students in regards to any programming related tasks(team website, computer vision/targeting, etc.). I've taught an immersive Android Develo... Read more
Krishna
Physics lecturer looking for tutoring job
- $70 / h
- 4 ratings
- Concord , California ( 94520 )
- 40 miles
My philosophy is strongly based on constructivism which I believe that learning and achieving is best made easier by inspiring instructor who is organized as well as efficient at involving, planning and getting students to both learn how to learn effectively and to think critically. As a faculty member working in the academic field, I have the most extreme confidence that every individual is and should be able to make great efforts for success to produce high academic performance. To acknowl... Read more
Vicky
Younger Students Tutor
- $35 / h
- 7 ratings
- Concord , California ( 94520 )
- 15 miles
Hi, my name is Vicky and I have been a Middle school and high school teacher for 17 years. I have spent years in middle school math classes teaching a wide variety of students from very gifted students to students who have had severe math phobias as well as severe learning differences. I am extremely comfortable with Math and Science and have a knack for helping students who have negative past experiences with math. It has been a blessing to have had so many students walk through my class... Read more