(361) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Portola Valley
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Kumar
Become a Calculus AB/BC, Geometry Expert
- $75 / h
- 2 ratings
- Saratoga , California ( 95070 )
- 10 miles
I have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (from Rensselaer) and a Bachelor's degree from IIT. I have tutored college students as well as high school students in all aspects of math. I also have worked in math intensive high-tech companies for over 20 years and know how to use technology to maximize learning. I can teach you calculus using simple intuitive methods (distance, speed, time, accelerations for differential calculus and area for integral calculus) and tie it together with ... Read more
Ponni
Math and Science Tutor
- $80 / h
- 46 ratings
- Saratoga , California ( 95070 )
- 15 miles
Hey guys! I am an experienced tutor in Biology and Math. In math my focus is on middle school math, algebra I and II. I am energetic and really want all my students to succeed. I have experience creating my own lesson plans and really try to figure out what each students needs in order to succeed. I monitor their progress with quizzes and reviews. I have brought many students who were C or below up to A's and B's but it is a team effort and the student does need to put in the effor... Read more
MizLiz
Just Physics and Math :) Concepts, techniques, habits, fun
- $70 / h
- 85 ratings
- Saratoga , California ( 95070 )
- 3 miles
I have my undergraduate degree (magna cum laude) in electronic engineering from Cal Poly SLO, my masters degree in computer engineer from Santa Clara University, and ten years of industry experience at Hewlett-Packard (presently Agilent Technologies) Instrumentation Division. My college coursework also includes mechanical engineering classes (statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials engineering, and 2+ years of "hand" drafting). I currently teach high school Precalculus an... Read more
Akanit
Savvy Art Tutor - Painting/Drawing/2-D Digital Design
- $50 / h
- 8 ratings
- Saratoga , California ( 95070 )
- 14 miles
I have over seven years’ experience working at the college level as an Art Instructor. My courses include Two - Dimensional Digital Design, Color and Design, and Digital Photography and Pixel Painting. I introduce students to basic design principles, fundamental to all visual arts. Students explore designers and artists of the past and present for examples of successful visual design solutions. They participate in the artistic process from an idea's inception to creation through reflection an... Read more
Helen
Ivy League Reading/Writing/English Tutor
- $70 / h
- 2 ratings
- Saratoga , California ( 95070 )
- 20 miles
I am a PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania. Effective writing skills are a necessity in my profession, as are teaching skills. I prioritize working with students one-on-one to make sure that they attain the skills they are seeking. I scored in the 99th percentile on the Reading and Writing portions of the SAT, as well as on the Analytical Writing and Verbal Reasoning sections of the GRE. As a collegiate debater, my team and I ranked consistently in the national top ten. I am the... Read more
Jun
Princeton Grad for English, Philosophy, Reading, ESL, and Film
- $75 / h
- 6 ratings
- Stanford , California ( 94305 )
- 5 miles
For English, Philosophy, Reading students: Welcome to my profile! I recently graduated magna cum laude (top 10-15% of the class) from Princeton University with an A.B. in Philosophy. For the past four years I have been tutoring students in a wide range of subjects. Through the years, I have developed my own approach that enables students to excel. In working with me, you will practice recognizing and applying patterns rather than doing stressful repetition and memorization. You will be taugh... Read more
Brandon
Stanford Cell Biologist with a Passion for Teaching Others
- $60 / h
- 6 ratings
- Stanford , California ( 94305 )
- 5 miles
Bioengineering is not just an academic discipline, it is a mindset. It is impossible to succeed in my major without being passionate, not just about the field itself, but about math, biology, chemistry, physics, computational modeling, medicine, and everything in between. I am a student driven purely by curiosity of the world and in being so curious, have developed a passion for seeing others succeed in the aforementioned subjects. I spent two years at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania work... Read more
Hannah
Stanford Student with Extensive Tutoring Experience
- $60 / h
- 13 ratings
- Stanford , California ( 94305 )
- 5 miles
I love tutoring because of the experiences I've had as a student. In my experiences at Richard Montgomery High School's rigorous IB Magnet Program and Stanford University, I've learned how large of a difference a good teacher can make. I also have learned that hard work and dedication to academics pays off. Everybody learns differently - as a student, I memorized songs and created flow charts to study for my AP, IB, SAT, and ACT tests. It took creativity and experimentation to find the learni... Read more
Yushi
Stanford Masters student Specializing in Math/CS Subjects
- $90 / h
- 15 ratings
- Stanford , California ( 94305 )
- 1 miles
In high school, I taught competition math (MATHCOUNTS/AMC/AIME) to gifted middle school kids every summer. I also volunteered at my middle school's after school MATHCOUNTS program to teach, grade, and write problems every Monday night. I have experience tutoring both middle schoolers and high schoolers. I really enjoy tutoring because it is so much more personalized than classroom learning, so it's so much more effective and gratifying to figure out how each student learns best and how to... Read more
Rebecca
Stanford Law Student with Masters in Education
- $160 / h
- 531 ratings
- Stanford , California ( 94305 )
- 2 miles
Hi! My name is Rebecca, and I member of the Stanford Law School class of 2024. I am completing a masters in education at Stanford. I graduated summa cum laude from Amherst College with a double major in History and Spanish. At Amherst, I was a member of the club soccer team and a Spanish tutor. I am passionate about education and writing, and I am a huge fan of the U.S. Women's Soccer Team. I have been tutoring students in Spanish, History, and Writing since I was a sophomore in high ... Read more
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