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John K. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John K.
125/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Stanford PhD candidate, Chemistry Tutor and College Consultant

Hello! I'm John - I have a B.S in chemical engineering from Yale, where I took three years of chemistry in addition to a rigorous sequence of mathematics, physics, and engineering courses. I have been tutoring regularly since high school via honor...

5.0 (226)
125/hour
778 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutes

Hello! I'm John - I have a B.S in chemical engineering from Yale, where I took three years of chemistry in addition to a rigorous sequence of mathematics, physics, and engineering courses. I have been tutoring regularly since high school via honor...

Kevin N. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kevin N.
150/hour

Palo Alto, CA

(UPenn Grad) Professional Full-Time Tutor and College Counselor

Please note, I only work with students online and do not conduct in-person lessons. 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...

5.0 (341)
150/hour
1,139 hours tutoring

Please note, I only work with students online and do not conduct in-person lessons. 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...

Jonathan W. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan W.
120/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Yale and Stanford Engineering Ph.D. Math and Science Tutor

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...

5.0 (51)
120/hour
102 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes

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...

Mark R. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mark R.
300/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Vast, in-depth experience with Android, Kotlin, Java

I have a vast amount of professional experience as an Android, Kotlin, and Java developer. I have taught all three in various professional settings as well. I also have a Ph. D. in Philosophy, and have taught courses in Philosophy, Logic, and...

5.0 (39)
300/hour
141 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutes

I have a vast amount of professional experience as an Android, Kotlin, and Java developer. I have taught all three in various professional settings as well. I also have a Ph. D. in Philosophy, and have taught courses in Philosophy, Logic, and...

Praveena A. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Praveena A.
100/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

MS degree, 20 yrs of programming experience, Owns Python tutoring svc

I completed my Masters from University of Toledo 20 years ago and have been a Software programmer/ Lead/ Architect in IT industry for 13 years. Fortunately, I stumbled upon teaching career and fell in love with it. So I switched careers and...

5.0 (2)
100/hour
5 hours tutoring

I completed my Masters from University of Toledo 20 years ago and have been a Software programmer/ Lead/ Architect in IT industry for 13 years. Fortunately, I stumbled upon teaching career and fell in love with it. So I switched careers and...

Chris T. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chris T.
75/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

California’s Top Chess & Guitar Instructor

Chris T. is a nationally renowned scholastic chess coach working in the San Francisco Bay Area. His classes have attracted players of strengths ranging from rank beginners to world champions. A chess professional since 1998, Chris is widely...

4.9 (143)
75/hour
432 hours tutoring

Chris T. is a nationally renowned scholastic chess coach working in the San Francisco Bay Area. His classes have attracted players of strengths ranging from rank beginners to world champions. A chess professional since 1998, Chris is widely...

Michael D. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael D.
60/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Math-Physics-Computer Help from a Skilled, Communicative Tutor

I'm enthusiastic about tutoring -- I've been teaching and tutoring, as time permitted, starting when I was a graduate student. My BA is in Maths and Computer Science, my PhD is in Physics, I did postdoctoral work in Biophysics, I was on the...

5.0 (109)
60/hour
469 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutes

I'm enthusiastic about tutoring -- I've been teaching and tutoring, as time permitted, starting when I was a graduate student. My BA is in Maths and Computer Science, my PhD is in Physics, I did postdoctoral work in Biophysics, I was on the...

Divya N. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Divya N.
75/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Friendly Math and Science Tutor and ACT Coach for K-12 Students

Hello! My name is Divya N. and I am currently a graduate from Johns Hopkins University with a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a B.A. in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology. My positive, caring, and problem-based approach to...

5.0 (220)
75/hour
496 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Divya N. and I am currently a graduate from Johns Hopkins University with a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a B.A. in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology. My positive, caring, and problem-based approach to...

Irene H. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Irene H.
100/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Accounting, Finance, and Financial Modeling Specialist

I'm a native English speaker with over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance. Professionally, I have worked in the areas of project finance, corporate finance, and securitizations. Financial transaction sizes have ranged from several...

4.9 (59)
100/hour
245 hours tutoring

I'm a native English speaker with over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance. Professionally, I have worked in the areas of project finance, corporate finance, and securitizations. Financial transaction sizes have ranged from several...

Fedja K. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Fedja K.
150/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Stanford Lecturer with 15+ Years Teaching Experience

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...

5.0 (99)
150/hour
379 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutes

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...

Raphael L. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Raphael L.
139/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Harvard & Yale grad for math and science tutoring

Are you struggling in a difficult course and need some guidance? I typically work with high school and college students primarily in math, physics, chemistry, and statistics. I have a BS in math and physics from Yale and a PhD in statistical...

5.0 (2220)
139/hour
7,470 hours tutoring
Response time: 45 minutes

Are you struggling in a difficult course and need some guidance? I typically work with high school and college students primarily in math, physics, chemistry, and statistics. I have a BS in math and physics from Yale and a PhD in statistical...

Jon R. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jon R.
135/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Computer Science PhD ready to help you!

I have more than 25 years experience with a wide range of topics within computer science, and can help you understand difficult abstract topics or the subtle details of widely used technology. I have a PhD in computer science from the University...

5.0 (936)
135/hour
2,421 hours tutoring

I have more than 25 years experience with a wide range of topics within computer science, and can help you understand difficult abstract topics or the subtle details of widely used technology. I have a PhD in computer science from the University...

Bridget K. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bridget K.
175/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Certified Teacher

Hello! I am a certified K-12 Spanish teacher with more than 15 years of experience working with students, and I have been a professional tutor since 2009. I have been studying Spanish since 2000, and I studied abroad in Spain and Ecuador for a...

5.0 (1276)
175/hour
4,037 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutes

Hello! I am a certified K-12 Spanish teacher with more than 15 years of experience working with students, and I have been a professional tutor since 2009. I have been studying Spanish since 2000, and I studied abroad in Spain and Ecuador for a...

Andrei G. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrei G.
75/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Master's in CS|7+ years College Teaching and Curriculum Architecture

With over seven years of experience as a Curriculum Architect and Professor of advanced Computer Science, Data Analysis and IT/Networks subjects in college environment, I have acquired a diverse skill set in developing and teaching CS/AI subjects,...

5.0 (185)
75/hour
664 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutes

With over seven years of experience as a Curriculum Architect and Professor of advanced Computer Science, Data Analysis and IT/Networks subjects in college environment, I have acquired a diverse skill set in developing and teaching CS/AI subjects,...

Bill H. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bill H.
38/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

I love teaching Python

I'm an EE and software developer and have used more than 10 different programming languages. I now do part time work for the Carnegie Institution at Stanford using Python to analyze data from climate models. Python is a great programming...

4.9 (1323)
38/hour
3,998 hours tutoring

I'm an EE and software developer and have used more than 10 different programming languages. I now do part time work for the Carnegie Institution at Stanford using Python to analyze data from climate models. Python is a great programming...

Roman V. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Roman V.
35/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Experienced Non-Native Spanish Speaker & Tutor

Greetings, my name is Roman. Currently, I am a student at De Anza College pursuing a career in law enforcement. My experience tutoring Spanish originated in high school, where I would render academic assistance to peers who needed further...

5.0 (3)
35/hour
39 hours tutoring

Greetings, my name is Roman. Currently, I am a student at De Anza College pursuing a career in law enforcement. My experience tutoring Spanish originated in high school, where I would render academic assistance to peers who needed further...

Daniel S. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel S.
145/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Northwestern University Former Admissions Rep & Graduate

Hello! I am a former admissions representative at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. I now work as an independent college admissions application consultant, and I would love to help you get into your dream school. I have two...

5.0 (44)
145/hour
48 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutes

Hello! I am a former admissions representative at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. I now work as an independent college admissions application consultant, and I would love to help you get into your dream school. I have two...

Venkat A. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Venkat A.
190/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

IIT Graduate and Expert AP Physics and AP Calc Tutor

I am an IIT graduate and an experienced Math and Physics tutor with a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering. Teaching is my passion and I love to see my students improve and do their best in school and in life. I have been teaching middle and...

5.0 (304)
190/hour
546 hours tutoring

I am an IIT graduate and an experienced Math and Physics tutor with a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering. Teaching is my passion and I love to see my students improve and do their best in school and in life. I have been teaching middle and...

Thomas J. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Thomas J.
50/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

C++ Programmer and Game Developer

I started my programming journey in 2012 at Mohave Community College in Bullhead City, Arizona. In my first semester, I took Intro to Visual Basic, and that's when I discovered that I love programming. Then in the next two semesters I took Intro...

4.9 (247)
50/hour
1,227 hours tutoring

I started my programming journey in 2012 at Mohave Community College in Bullhead City, Arizona. In my first semester, I took Intro to Visual Basic, and that's when I discovered that I love programming. Then in the next two semesters I took Intro...

Beatriz A. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Beatriz A.
300/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Stanford PhD with 9 Years of Experience and 100% 5-Star Reviews

Tired of not understanding what's going on in your math and science classes? Want to understand the material better before your final? Need to prepare for the SAT, ACT, GRE, or MCAT? Want guidance as you navigate the overwhelming college or...

5.0 (163)
300/hour
468 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minute

Tired of not understanding what's going on in your math and science classes? Want to understand the material better before your final? Need to prepare for the SAT, ACT, GRE, or MCAT? Want guidance as you navigate the overwhelming college or...

Jeffrey M. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeffrey M.
69/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Effective Ph.D. Tutor of Mathematics and Physics

I have over 30 years of experience as a tutor and lecturer in mathematics and physics, both before and after I completed my physics & biology BA at UC Berkeley and my physics PhD at the University of Illinois. I am available for tutoring at...

4.9 (1133)
69/hour
4,169 hours tutoring

I have over 30 years of experience as a tutor and lecturer in mathematics and physics, both before and after I completed my physics & biology BA at UC Berkeley and my physics PhD at the University of Illinois. I am available for tutoring at...

Leigh C. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Leigh C.
90/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

High School Math Teacher & Tutor for all ages

Hello! I am a high school math teacher with extensive teaching and tutoring experience in all levels of grade school! I currently teach Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. I tutor in all levels of elementary, middle, and high school math,...

5.0 (4)
90/hour
5 hours tutoring
Response time: 56 minutes

Hello! I am a high school math teacher with extensive teaching and tutoring experience in all levels of grade school! I currently teach Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. I tutor in all levels of elementary, middle, and high school math,...

Shahab S. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shahab S.
250/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Berkeley PhD for Statistics, Data Science, and Machine Learning

I have a passion for helping students succeed in their academic endeavors, and I'm excited to offer my expertise in various fields of engineering and computer science. I hold a BS and MS in Electrical and Control/Robotic Engineering, as well as a...

4.9 (27)
250/hour
105 hours tutoring

I have a passion for helping students succeed in their academic endeavors, and I'm excited to offer my expertise in various fields of engineering and computer science. I hold a BS and MS in Electrical and Control/Robotic Engineering, as well as a...

Howard Z. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Howard Z.
120/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Passionate Physics Tutor

I help high school students improve their grades in physics classes (regular / honors / APs) and prepare for standardized tests (APs and SAT subject). I am very familiar with course materials from Monta Vista High Gunn High Palo Alto High...

5.0 (254)
120/hour
1,027 hours tutoring

I help high school students improve their grades in physics classes (regular / honors / APs) and prepare for standardized tests (APs and SAT subject). I am very familiar with course materials from Monta Vista High Gunn High Palo Alto High...

Aliah C. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aliah C.
70/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

3 Year UC Grad w/ Perfect SAT & AP Scores for Reading & Writing Help

Hello, I’m Aliah! As an English tutor, I believe my job is to help a student understand and communicate material both proficiently and efficiently. This is achieved by focusing not only on the grade or the assignment, but by addressing and...

5.0 (41)
70/hour
213 hours tutoring

Hello, I’m Aliah! As an English tutor, I believe my job is to help a student understand and communicate material both proficiently and efficiently. This is achieved by focusing not only on the grade or the assignment, but by addressing and...

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