(361) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Portola Valley
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Tyler
Love of reading and creating extraordinary new worlds
- $35 / h
- 10 ratings
- Palo Alto , California ( 94303 )
- 20 miles
I have a love of teaching seeing students uncover hidden treasures, possibilities and magic right before their eyes is an amazing sight to witness. I am a recent graduate of SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) and I graduated with a BFA (Bachelors in Fine Arts) in ITGM (Interactive Design and Video Game Development). I also spent time working at iD Tech which is a Tech camp for people from 6-18 years old who are taught a vast amount of different programs. I have a love of reading and... Read more
Saeed
Math and Science Lessons from a Biophysics & Engineering Expert
- $35 / h
- 1 rating
- Palo Alto , California ( 94303 )
- 10 miles
I have experience tutoring college level calculus and high school math. During my master's degree in Nanobiophysics, I routinely taught a course in biophysics. I am motivated by challenges, and I take every tutoring lesson as an opportunity to help my student learn as much as possible in order for them to achieve their goals in the classroom and beyond. Aside from this, I really love math and science and I hope to be able to spread this passion on to my students. While some might feel tha... Read more
Matt
Social Science Research Professional for Tutoring and Test Prep
- $200 / h
- 1 rating
- Palo Alto , California ( 94306 )
- 10 miles
* Due to the pandemic situation around coronavirus, I will be scheduling lessons online only. I have discounted the online rate as a result. * Thanks for browsing to my page! Are you looking to improve your or your child's performance in History, English, Social Studies, Government, or related subjects, courses, and tests? I work one-on-one with students at their own pace to help them develop the tools and understanding they need to achieve academic goals—whether they be better grades, bette... Read more
Kevin
(UPenn Grad) Professional Full-Time Tutor and College Counselor
- $150 / h
- 336 ratings
- Palo Alto , California ( 94301 )
- 1 miles
Hi, my name's Kevin, and I want to help you get into the school of your dreams! I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Psychology and Computer Science and have been tutoring for over 10 years, after which I worked for various tutoring companies and even served as the Director of College Counseling at an elite private school in Southern California. I have over 10,000 hours of experience working with students, more than 5,000 of which have been online. Please note that... Read more
Xuehua
Patient, knowledgeable and experienced Python Tutor
- $100 / h
- 24 ratings
- Palo Alto , California ( 94306 )
- 20 miles
I have worked in software development for both startup and established companies for 19 years. Python is one of my favorite programming languages along with C. I'd love to transfer my knowledge of Python, but my most important goal is to teach my students how to explore and solve problems met during their learning so that they can learn more effectively by themselves in the future. I have been using Python since 2003 and, since then, have developed my knowledge and understanding to involve... Read more
Jonathan
Yale and Stanford Engineering Ph.D. Math and Science Tutor
- $120 / h
- 51 ratings
- Palo Alto , California ( 94306 )
- 5 miles
I hold a B.S. from Yale and M.S. from Stanford in biomedical engineering and am currently pursuing a Ph.D in bioengineering at Stanford. I love to teach Algebra, Calculus, Physics, MATLAB, and Python. Biomedical engineering is a very quantitative field of study, so I have extensive experience in many engineering math courses. Furthermore, MATLAB and Python are two of the primary languages used in academic biomedical research, so I am very familiar with using them for basic computation, dat... Read more
Shafin
Stanford University student with three years experience tutoring
- $100 / h
- 7 ratings
- Palo Alto , California ( 94301 )
- 25 miles
Hi! My name is Shafin. I have tutored students for three years in SAT English and Reading, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C, all math up to Calculus 2, and college essay writing. I love seeing my students improve and grow, as it helps me grow as well. I received 790/800 on the SAT math section. I have gotten A's in all the math courses I have taken. In addition I have received 5/5 on the AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism, AP ... Read more
Ariana
Experienced Tutor and Guitar Teacher w/ Music Degree
- $90 / h
- 256 ratings
- Palo Alto , California ( 94303 )
- 15 miles
Hi, I'm Ari! I'm 30 years old and have a Bachelor's degree in music as well as several years experience teaching private guitar and music theory. Although I studied music more formally in college, I started my journey in music learning on my own or with friends before finding tutors who introduced me to a whole new way of approaching music. While I was in college, I studied many styles and was a part of both contemporary, classical and jazz groups. In addition to teaching, I have played i... Read more
Leon
I'm *NOT* your TYPICAL TUTOR | Internationally Renowned
- $150 / h
- 31 ratings
- Palo Alto , California ( 94301 )
- 40 miles
You're busy but you're also looking for the perfect tutor so here's all you really need to know about me: 1) I've been teaching and tutoring since I was 16 years old 2) I went to Stanford University and I love academics 3) I'm an international DJ and social media influencer which allows me to quickly connect with students of all ages and backgrounds 3) I founded and ran my own school which was super fun and successful! I LOVE teaching and sharing knowledge! But more importantly, I focus on p... Read more
Fedja
Stanford Lecturer with 15+ Years Teaching Experience
- $150 / h
- 81 ratings
- Palo Alto , California ( 94301 )
- 40 miles
Greetings! My passion for teaching and my love for science have driven me to excel in the world of education. With nearly fifteen years of teaching and tutoring expertise, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in the world of education. My strengths lie in problem-solving, teamwork, and creating engaging learning experiences. I have completed rigorous physics courses and a challenging array of mathematics, physical and natural sciences, computer science, and engineeri... Read more
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