(68) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 95060
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Elan
Math, CS, SAT, GRE Tutor with Masters Degree in CS and Education
- $160 / h
- 7 ratings
- Santa Cruz , California ( 95060 )
- 20 miles
Hello! My name is Elan. I have a masters degree in Computer Science and a bachelors degree in Mathematics from UC Berkeley. I taught algorithms at Berkeley, and was rated by students as a top graduate student instructor. Additionally, I conducted research in the Graduate School of Education at Berkeley as to how students best learn new mathematical concepts and how teachers can leverage this information. I am easy going, friendly, and can teach complex topics in a simple way. My approach t... Read more
Suzana
Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra Tutor
- $120 / h
- 571 ratings
- Santa Cruz , California ( 95060 )
- 5 miles
I have a strong background in teaching and tutoring a wide range of mathematics courses, including College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and upper-level courses such as Introduction to Proof and Problem Solving, Advanced Linear Algebra, and Number Theory. Currently, I am working as a Mathematics Lecturer at UC Santa Cruz and have accumulated more than 10 years of experience teaching at the college level. In addition to my college teaching experience... Read more
Lauren
Psychology English History Tutor with Master's Degree
- $100 / h
- Santa Cruz , California ( 95060 )
- 0 miles
Hi - I have a Master's Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor's in Art History - I tutored English at Cabrillo College, and took many classes there. I attended UCSC and graduated in 1981. I worked at the Santa Cruz Public Library for 11 years. I've lived in Santa Cruz since 1977, and know a lot of resources in this Community. I love reading, libraries and books, and am enthusiastic about sharing that knowledge. I believe in education and continuing to learn throughout the lifetime. I'm willing t... Read more
Brandt
PhD in Biology with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience
- $100 / h
- 26 ratings
- Santa Cruz , California ( 95060 )
- 35 miles
Hi, I'm Brandt. I graduated summa cum laude with a BS degree in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology in 2013. I continued my education and earned my PhD in Cell Biology in 2019 (ask me about fruit flies and cell division!). During my time as an undergraduate and graduate student, I learned there is a big gap between what is taught in large lectures and what is actually learned by individual students. I believe 1-on-1 teaching is the most effective way to fill that gap. As a tutor i... Read more
Katie
Knowledgeable and Effective Writing Tutor and Proofreader
- $100 / h
- 39 ratings
- Santa Cruz , California ( 95060 )
- 20 miles
I am passionate and talented in the areas of English literature, editing, proofreading, and creative writing. Successful ways I help students include: 1. Essay writing (brainstorming, outlining, thesis development, quote analysis, editing, proofreading). This work often takes place remotely to account for students' schedules. Feel free to send me your writing and I can make remote edits, suggestions, and comments which are all time stamped. 2. Creative writing (developing story, point of vi... Read more
Melissa
Melissa, credentialed teacher
- $75 / h
- Santa Cruz , California ( 95060 )
- 30 miles
Melissa is a credentialed teacher who has over 14 years of experience teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students of all ages. With a passion for teaching literacy and writing, she enjoys using a creative process to help make reading, writing, and math fun. Using picture books for younger students and novel studies for older students allows kids to gain a higher level of reading and writing competency in an engaging way. Hand on math lessons and projects can make learning and deepening underst... Read more
Nick
Humboldt State Univ. Grad for Mathematics Tutoring
- $60 / h
- 3 ratings
- Santa Cruz , California ( 95060 )
- 15 miles
My name is Nick and I love math. I've been tutoring/teaching math for 8 years and am always amazed by the improvement I see in my students. I have helped students who were struggling with basic algebra to go on and succeed in higher level math classes like Calculus. I tutor Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Calculus 1, 2, & 3, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and other classes like Finite Math or Discrete Math. I even do test prep for the ACT and the SAT. Most of my tutoring exp... Read more
James
Middle & High School (College Prep) Math and Computer Science
- $50 / h
- 123 ratings
- Santa Cruz , California ( 95060 )
- 20 miles
My ability to tutor Middle and High School Math and Computer Science, and to prepare students for college work in these areas, comes from decades as a computer programmer, technical writer, and technical support representative, working for companies ranging from start-ups to such Fortune 500 firms as Apple Computer. I recently spent three years in the classroom, and as an after-school tutor, for a private middle and high school, teaching the above and other subjects to students with learning ... Read more
Paul
Tutoring available for high school and junior college level math
- $50 / h
- Santa Cruz , California ( 95060 )
- 10 miles
My background in mathematics includes the standard high school math sequence through trigonometry and pre-calculus plus 3 years at the college level including differential equations. Additional course work included probability theory, matrix algebra, and discrete math. My masters degree is in physical chemistry where two years of calculus is a prerequisite to take the introductory course. During graduate school, I was a teaching assistant, leading discussions and problem solving sessions... Read more
Kamil
Question, observe, reason and discover.
- $50 / h
- 1 rating
- Santa Cruz , California ( 95060 )
- 20 miles
I am a theoretical physicist, a maker, and an educator. I began studying mathematics and physics because I wanted to find out about how the world works. I studied mathematics and physics during my undergraduate training and then went on to grad school to earn my Ph.D. in physics. I tutored frequently during this time, mostly college students, some high school students and a couple of elementary school students. These days I spend much of my time teaching, programming and inventing. Thai food ... Read more