(361) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Portola Valley
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Franklin
Experienced Brass Instruments and Music Teacher
- $80 / h
- 2 ratings
- Belmont , California ( 94002 )
- 10 miles
I give lessons and audition coaching on Trumpet, Cornet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone and Tuba. I also teach Music Theory, rhythm and ear training, either separately or as part of a brass lesson curriculum. I welcome students of all ages, and tailor my teaching to the individual needs of both students and parents. With over 30 years' experience playing and teaching all the brass instruments, I know how to make our lessons both fun and productive, and I impart a deep knowledge and apprec... Read more
Mike
OCHEM struggles, I'm your man! PhD from Caltech
- $80 / h
- 42 ratings
- Belmont , California ( 94002 )
- 20 miles
I have a B.S. in Chemistry from Cal Poly (SLO), and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech, Pasadena). I currently work for a start-up pharmaceutical company making organic molecules that are tested against several central nervous system (CNS) diseases. To understand and master Organic Chemistry, it is not about memorization, it's about understanding fundamental properties of atoms, which allows one to then understand why some species react one way... Read more
Vijay
Math teacher with top-tier academic credentials
- $80 / h
- Cupertino , California ( 95014 )
- 10 miles
I have a world class academic background with a B.S in Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology and an MBA from Indian Institute of Management. Both these institutes are considered to be Stanford and Harvard of India, respectively. Its alumni are leaders in technology, business, academia and research across the globe. Admission to these institutions requires both a deep understanding of concepts and test taking skills. In addition to my academic credentials, I have proven teaching ski... Read more
Grace
AP English/College Essays Editor
- $80 / h
- Cupertino , California ( 95014 )
- 20 miles
I'm a college counselor and a writing tutor for students of all ages and skill levels. I'm happy to work with you on any stage of a writing process, whether it be last-minute final edits, brainstorming content, or anything in between! AP LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION / AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION As a Writing Tutor selected by AP English Language and Composition teacher at Monta Vista High School. I have experience closely tutoring 7 students throughout the writing process. I directly coll... Read more
Linda
Enthusiastic Tutor for Math and Chinese Mandarin, Great with Kids
- $80 / h
- 333 ratings
- Los Altos , California ( 94024 )
- 0 miles
I am a native Chinese Mandarin speaker, reader and writer. I was born, raised and educated in Taiwan but have lived in US for almost 30 years. I graduated from UC Berkeley with a Computer Science degree. I tutored elementary and middle school students in Math throughout my college years and really enjoyed watching kids improving their skills through my teaching. After graduating from UC Berkeley, I worked in High-Tech industry as a Senior Marketing Professional for many years. It was fun a... Read more
Amasa
Engaging Spanish Tutor with 7+ Years Teaching Experience
- $80 / h
- 87 ratings
- Los Altos , California ( 94022 )
- 30 miles
Over the past two years I have worked in two different Special Education classrooms, working with students facing a variety of learning challenges, including ADD and ADHD. I have directly supported these students by encouraging different learning and study techniques, helping them to understand what works best for them and providing them with mul Read more
Roslyn
German, French, Spanish, ESL, Linguistics
- $80 / h
- 2 ratings
- Menlo Park , California ( 94025 )
- 5 miles
Hello, future tutoring students! I am an experienced and enthusiastic foreign language tutor. I tutor German, French and Spanish. I visit Germany nearly every year to keep in touch with the language, the culture, and good friends; usually, this involves a visit to France as well! I have also studied in Austria, Quebec, and Spain. As a native Californian, Spanish is all around me, affording me frequent opportunities to use the language. I can teach you my native language, English, as wel... Read more
Doris
Professional Chinese Teacher
- $80 / h
- Menlo Park , California ( 94025 )
- 25 miles
Hello, my name is Doris. I was born in Harbin, China and I speak standard Mandarin. Both of my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. I’ve been teaching Chinese for 8 years to different age groups. I love teaching Chinese Language and culture and my lessons are fun and informative! Looking forward to meet you! Both of my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. I’ve been teaching Chinese for 8 years to different... Read more
Francine
Francine B. (Stanford Graduate)
- $80 / h
- 9 ratings
- Palo Alto , California ( 94301 )
- 5 miles
Hello there! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am a recent Stanford graduate working in a research center at Stanford's Graduate School of Education. I am dedicated to improving outcomes for children, their families and their communities. I spend a lot of time thinking about how to help youth succeed in their academic classes, as well as to be independent, healthy and engaged members of their community. I have over 4 years of work experience studying the K-12 and higher educ... Read more
Molly
Licensed Math and Science Teacher with 15+ Years Tutoring Experience
- $80 / h
- Palo Alto , California ( 94306 )
- 20 miles
My name is Molly and I am a licensed middle and high school math and science teacher with seven years of classroom teaching experience and over 15 years of tutoring experience in a multitude of subjects (focusing on chemistry, algebra, middle school science, and pre-calculus). I worked as a middle school math and science teacher before accepting my current position as a science instructor at the Junior Museum and Zoo, through which I bring science lessons to local elementary schools. My p... Read more
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