(439) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Los Altos
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Svetlana
Chemistry, Math, Physics and Learning Pods Tutor
- $80 / h
- 299 ratings
- Campbell , California ( 95008 )
- 12 miles
I graduated from UC Davis with a degree in chemistry and I have over 10 years of tutoring experience, substituting teaching and working in a group setting at a learning center. I tutor adults and children of all ages. I developed a passion for science early on and want to help others get excited about learning and pursuing careers in STEM. I don’t believe in simply memorizing steps to the problem, therefore I begin with basic concepts to tackle the topic and build on that, as well as apply co... Read more
Colleen
Reading, K-Prep. Specializing: Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities
- $85 / h
- 160 ratings
- Los Gatos , California ( 95030 )
- 0 miles
I hold a master’s degree in teaching, been a certified teacher and have enjoyed working with students for over 30 years. I adore elementary students because they get so excited when they finally understand something they have been struggling over. The children I prepare for Kindergarten begin their education with a sound understanding of the basics and a confidence and enjoyment for learning that brings future success. I identify why students are struggling with reading, then teach strategies... Read more
Anna
Specializing in Chem Honors, AP Chemistry, and AP Calculus AB
- $160 / h
- 298 ratings
- Palo Alto , California ( 94306 )
- 15 miles
Students who struggle with high school curricula are typically bright individuals who have excelled in school up until this point, and did not need to fine-tune study skills because learning in earlier grades was intuitive. This is where a qualified tutor with a proven track record can help a student change their perspective from a downtrodden "I am dreading this class" to an enthusiastic "I enjoy this class" as grades tend to improve with consistent tutoring sessions I use frequent informa... Read more
Alan
Aerospace Engineer, Professional Tutor for Math, English, Test Prep
- $80 / h
- 222 ratings
- Santa Clara , California ( 95051 )
- 10 miles
I was the principal instructor for a major test preparation company for a number of years, and I am certified to teach test prep for the PSAT, ACT, SAT, GMAT, and GRE. For more than ten years, I was an instructor for Math, Reading and Writing for a major after-school education program. As an Aerospace Engineer and Professional Tutor, I am fully qualified to tutor Math from elementary mathematics through Algebra II and Geometry, and Reading and Writing from phonics and grammar through colleg... Read more
Leon
Physics, Math -- Improve your scores greatly, quickly, and pleasantly!
- $360 / h
- 215 ratings
- Stanford , California ( 94305 )
- 18 miles
I am an experienced tutor from the most prestigious tutoring companies in the Bay Area, and I taught physics for years in universities. My tutoring focuses on physics, high-level math such as calculus, and test prep. Most of my students are high school juniors, seniors, and university students (mostly from Stanford). My regular students saw one to three grade points improvements; my AP test prep students saw one to three grade points improvements with just three to five sessions; and my SAT S... Read more
Chrysanthe
Stanford Student Specializing in Science and Math Tutoring
- $60 / h
- 36 ratings
- Stanford , California ( 94305 )
- 20 miles
Hi! I'm Chrysanthe. I'm a third-year student majoring in Earth Systems B.S. and minoring in Biology at Stanford University. I plan to pursue a PhD in Ecology or Biology post-graduation. Because my personal studies are so interdisciplinary, I have developed my tutoring style to reflect that. I use familiar tools to teach unfamiliar material so that my students have the best opportunity for success. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students in Math, Chemistry, Bio... Read more
Patrick
A patient and effective Math and Computer/Electronics Tutor
- $100 / h
- 78 ratings
- Cupertino , California ( 95014 )
- 5 miles
Ever since my college years, I wanted to be a teacher. But, life took me in a different direction. I became an Electronics Engineer, working at Silicon Valley on chip and system designs for the last 35+ years. Now I am retired. For the past several years I started to fulfill my dream as a teacher/tutor. I am fortunate to have many nieces, nephews, and friends’ children around me, most of them are Monta Vista High graduates. My past tutoring experiences were from the tutoring I provided to t... Read more
Elizabeth
Dedicated and Effective Tutor in Math, Science, and Language
- $60 / h
- 27 ratings
- Fremont , California ( 94539 )
- 10 miles
Hello! My name is Elizabeth, and I am a recent graduate with a B.S. in Public Health from UC San Diego. I graduated from a top 100 high school with a weighted 4.1 GPA, and I received a 2300 on the SAT. I received a 229 on the PSAT, and I was a National Merit Finalist. I have 6 years of experience as a tutor, and I am confident in my abilities to tutor other students in subjects they struggle with including math, science, SAT preparation, English, and language. In addition, I have a TEFL certi... Read more
Natalie
Mandarin / ESL Teacher
- $55 / h
- 28 ratings
- Fremont , California ( 94538 )
- 20 miles
I received my master's degree in applied linguistics (TESOL) at University of Surrey, U.K. I have spent 11 years working in the second language training field. I worked full time as an ESL teacher and assistant professor in the Department of Foreign Language at Beijing Normal University and Luxun Academy of Fine Arts from 2005 to 2015. My job respo Read more
Ignacio
Knowledgeable, patient and caring Spanish teacher
- $50 / h
- 56 ratings
- Menlo Park , California ( 94025 )
- 10 miles
My interest in becoming a Spanish teacher is driving my passion for helping Spanish learners to be successful, and I would like to assist them with all the tools and knowledge I have. Many students do not know how important and effective learning a second language is, and my job is to share this important information with my students. When I was in high school, I was convinced by the organization and motivation of one of my English teachers, and this is one of the reasons I decided to become ... Read more
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