(361) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Portola Valley
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Isaac
Current Stanford BA, College Essays & App Consultant, SAT Tutor
- $60 / h
- Stanford , California ( 94305 )
- 20 miles
Hello - my name is Isaac! Currently, I am pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Public Policy at Stanford University. I've started tutoring in high school. Since then, I've dedicated myself to tutoring students in various subjects, with a special focus on SAT preparation (Math, Reading, and Writing), college essay writing, and application review. My efforts have helped numerous students gain acceptance into prestigious universities, including Stanford, Columbia, Harvard, and UC Berk... Read more
Mithu
Passionate about teaching Chemistry and Biology
- $60 / h
- 21 ratings
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94089 )
- 10 miles
During my school days I was fascinated by the world of chemistry, different colors of compounds, their constitution, and the principles behind so many chemical reactions which are in fact taking place within our body! My intense passion for chemistry inspired me to take a chemistry honors course (for my Bachelor's degree). It involved a lot of laboratory work in organic, physical and inorganic chemistry. Sometimes it was very tough, but it was fun, too. I passed my Bachelor's degree in Chemis... Read more
Paul
Organic and General Chemistry Tutor
- $60 / h
- 64 ratings
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94087 )
- 8 miles
I received my Chemistry BS with a physics minor at San Jose State University, and a Chemistry PhD at UC Berkeley. I was a graduate student instructor for organic 3A and 112 lecture and lab courses at UCB. I am an accomplished organic, polymer, and materials industrial researcher, having worked at both GE Global Research and Momentive Performance Materials, and Silicon Valley startups. I am adept at practical interpretations and real world use of chemistry. I have strong UC system organic ch... Read more
Ying
Native Chinese, Teaching Chinese calligrahy
- $60 / h
- 41 ratings
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94086 )
- 5 miles
Greetings! Before moving to the US, I was a professor at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. During that time, I taught Chinese to visiting American professors. It was then I first discovered the joy of teaching Chinese. I then spent the next decade working as an engineer in Silicon Valley. Though teaching hasn’t been my full time job, I’ve always volunteered my nights and weekends to teaching kids in Chinese schools. In addition to oral and written Chines... Read more
Andy
Experienced Physics Researcher / Educator
- $60 / h
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94086 )
- 15 miles
Coming from the University of Minnesota, I developed a great dedication to the educational process. This has primarily involved the process of learning physics, as well as the potential difficulties along the way. My hope is to use this experience and my passion to continue helping people better understand physics and related subjects. Throughout the course of earning my PhD, I helped tutor many students in introductory physics courses. I was also a Teaching Assistant for a variety of l... Read more
Savanna
Stanford Psychology Doctoral Student
- $56 / h
- San Mateo , California ( 94402 )
- 30 miles
Hello! I'm Savanna. I am a current graduate student in the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium training to become a clinical psychologist. I attended Boston College for undergrad, where I received Bachelors of Science in Biology and Psychology. I have experience working with people of all ages. As well as preparing lesson materials for summer camps I have worked. I am passionate about the subjects I know, and I am excited to share that with others. I like to translate the material in a relevant, ... Read more
AKIKO
Japanese tutor for any level
- $55 / h
- 35 ratings
- Los Altos , California ( 94024 )
- 30 miles
I love teaching/tutoring Japanese language, literature, and culture. I am a native Japanese with a BA in Japanese literature in Japan, with a Japanese teaching credential for Japanese Junior High and High School. I also hold a BS in Computer Science from a US university and 20 years of experience in the computer industry. After Engineering and Technical Business careers at Apple, Xilinx and start-up companies, I have been focusing on teaching Japanese language, literature, and cultural a... Read more
Jessica
Effective Certified Teacher Specializing in Reading, Test Prep Skills
- $55 / h
- 22 ratings
- Los Altos , California ( 94024 )
- 20 miles
Private ELA tutor with over six years experience and IEP focus. I have over six years experience as a certified teacher working for public and private schools, and I am expanding as a private ELA tutor. Currently, I tutor students from across the country and I have used strategies and plans based on Common Core standards as well as Texas State standards. Though I follow national and Texas State standards for education, I make it my goal to teach my students independent study and testing stra... Read more
Lane
The Art of Language and the Language of Art
- $55 / h
- 43 ratings
- Menlo Park , California ( 94025 )
- 20 miles
My goal as an educator is not only to help you learn a particular subject, but to help you learn to enjoy learning. As an instructor with a Bachelor's degree for high school teachers and an MFA in Theatre, I'm well-equipped to assist you with your reading, writing, comprehension, public speaking, and speech-related needs. I've accrued a fair bit of life experience over the years, but the preponderance of my work falls into three broad categories: education, grant-writing and theatrical pr... Read more
Michelle
Experienced High School Teacher Specializing in Math
- $55 / h
- Palo Alto , California ( 94301 )
- 20 miles
As a 2013 graduate of the University of Guam, I have a B.S. degree in Chemistry with a minor in Math. In addition, I have acquired 4 years of experience teaching Math and Science to high school students from the 9th to the 12th grade. I believe my teaching experience and passion for increasing a student's academic success make me a great candidate as a tutor. I have experience teaching high school-level students who come from a variety of backgrounds. I have a lot of experience incorporat... Read more
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