(439) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Los Altos
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Gabriel
Enthusiastic & Supportive Math & Spanish Tutor
- $40 / h
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94087 )
- 10 miles
I'm a math and Spanish fanatic. I am an engineer with a bachelor's in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering. I've also taught as a substitute teacher in a K-8 school for Spanish/ I'm a father of five children who have each gone on to have their own careers and successes. I'm happy to provide tutoring in my free time because I enjoy sharing my skills and enthusiasm with others. As an engineer graduate, I studied all kinds of advance math in my studies, and have grown to love math. I bring my ... Read more
Kiernan
Experienced Chess & Math Tutor, Specializing in K-8
- $40 / h
- 1 rating
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94086 )
- 15 miles
Hey everyone! My name is Kiernan and I am an educator based out of the Bay Area in California. I received my Bachelors degree from Northwestern University and since then, I have been tutoring and teaching children of all ages in both chess and math. I have been playing chess for the past 23 years and have a USCF rating of 1700. I have competed in over 100 tournaments nationally. Having been both a chess student and a chess teacher, I believe that I will be able to create a specialized less... Read more
Chester
Former College Prof with Math PhD
- $40 / h
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94085 )
- 20 miles
I double majored in Math and Computer Science in college and did my PhD in Math. In college, I was a peer tutor in the math department for all 4 years; in grad school, I taught 7 semesters of calculus and differential equations and consistently logged 90-100 hours of private one-on-one tutoring every semester. Many students believe that if they've only been taught to hammer nails, saw wood, drill holes, and paint, then those are the only "allowed" questions on a test - asking them to build... Read more
Sirisha
Organic chemistry and general chemistry tutoring
- $41 / h
- 2 ratings
- Santa Clara , California ( 95051 )
- 10 miles
I'm Sireesha, having a master’s degree in Organic Chemistry from Nagarjuna University with highest honors. My passion for Chemistry was an inspiration from my father. Since my childhood, I was admired the way my father used to teach complex organic reactions with ease and simplicity. I am experienced in teaching Organic Chemistry to extremely competitive entrance exams like IIT & EAMCET. As a senior lecturer, my full time job was to teach Organic Chemistry for graduate students. I have a... Read more
Davis
Recent Pharmacy School Graduate (PharmD)
- $42 / h
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94087 )
- 20 miles
With a Doctorate of Pharmacy, I developed the highest level of pharmacy knowledge at the graduate level. Because of my recent graduation, I have maintained much of what I learned and have been able to translate that to patients. Teaching patients and tutoring can go hand in hand and I believe that you will be successful with the my guidance. Friends have continuously advised my tutor skills to be of the highest quality. Coming down to my student or peers level has been my strongest tool t... Read more
William
Accounting & Math Tutor
- $45 / h
- 1 rating
- Belmont , California ( 94002 )
- 20 miles
I'm a Tax Accountant for a software company, with previous experience in public accounting. I graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor in Accounting and a Master in Business Taxation. I was a Teaching Assistant for Accounting students when I was in college, and for a short period after I graduated. I've had extensive courses in Math & Accounting in college and grad school, and I've taught other students as a Teaching Assistant while in college. I've also had ... Read more
Aprile
Pronounce, Converse, and Read Well
- $45 / h
- Campbell , California ( 95008 )
- 15 miles
Being able to enjoy people from many different cultures has made teaching English as a second language a real delight. I began helping field workers in the 80s which spurred my return to college to achieve my TESOL Certification from San Jose State University. Internationally, I have taught in Japan, India, Mexico, and Nepal. Here in Campbell I teach all aspects of ESL including pronunciation and phonics. Although the majority of my students are adults, I have also tutored and taught young ch... Read more
Ranjit
Experienced (35 years), Phd Chemistry professor
- $45 / h
- 40 ratings
- Fremont , California ( 94539 )
- 10 miles
I have over 35 years of experience as a Chemistry professor. I achieved various meritorious teacher awards throughout my career as a professor. I am extremely patient and supportive to my students and consider their success as a biggest achievement. My primary subject area is organic chemistry, but I have taught general chemistry as well. I have written five books and 52 publications and those are used by many Phd students. I have delivered lectures to young chemistry faculty at various ... Read more
Tim
K-12 Reading/Writing/grammar/SAT/ACT/TESL/Coll. app essays /Job INT/
- $45 / h
- 1559 ratings
- Fremont , California ( 94538 )
- 10 miles
My teaching experience spans 33 years, and I am currently ranked in the top five in the country on Wyzant's platform. As a tutor, my goal is to turn students' weaknesses into strengths and enable them make the changes they need to achieve desired objectives in exam prep and in school coursework. I believe in guiding rather than instructing and by leading students on a path of discovery to learn, retain and apply, in order to avoid making the same mistakes twice. Students are responsible for ... Read more
Kevin
An academic, a writer, a tutor
- $45 / h
- Fremont , California ( 94536 )
- 30 miles
Hello, my name is Kevin! I am an honors graduate of the University of California, Davis with two Bachelor’s degrees in English and Philosophy, and a minor in Sociology. While attending UC Davis, I worked as a university approved tutor, meaning UC Davis paid me to teach my fellow college students how to write academically. With my skills in literary and textual analysis, I tutored college students in a vast range of academic fields, from Anthropology to Economics –for in each field the ability... Read more
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