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The Best Algebra 1 Tutors in California

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David J.

319/hour

Glendale, CA

Certified Pro SAT/ACT Math,Calculus,Physics,Algebra,Geometry,Chemistry

5.0 (913)

3,823 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 minutes

I’ve taught all levels of math up to Calculus 3. Over 1200 students taught in career.

Simply the Best Tutor on Wyzant!

We feel incredibly fortunate to have found David after trying several other tutors. Over the course of 28 lessons, he has been an outstanding tutor for my son in both Algebra/SAT Math and Physics. David has a remarkable talent ... - Miller, 35 lessons with David

Martin C.

38/hour

Santa Ana, CA

Algebra 1 is my most common sub-part of mathematics at Mathnasium

4.9 (59)

620 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

I tutored a fourth-grade student who had fallen behind his peers due to missing school time due to the pandemic for about seven months. He now knows a lot more math than he did before I worked with him.

Outstanding Math Tutor

Our family has had an excellent experience with Martin. He is highly knowledgeable, patient, and consistently punctual. He has been teaching my 10th-grade son and 6th-grade daughter, and we have seen noticeable improvement in thei... - Abdul, 46 lessons with Martin

Raquel G.

70/hour

Costa Mesa, CA

Algebra 1

5.0 (59)

310 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

Qualifications: -B.S. Mathematics - California State University Long Beach -Tutoring since 2018

learned a lot!

She was very welcoming and patient with me. She also did a really good job at breaking down each problem. - Jasmine

Gabija G.

54/hour

Burbank, CA

Effective Tutor Specializing in Algebra 1

I have 3+ years of experience tutoring in Algebra 1, both at a 7th grade and 9th grade level. I can effectively explain concepts, provide sample problems and challenge your student to really make sure they understand the material!

Wonderful tutor

Gabija has helped my daughter with Algebra 1 two times so far and we could immediately see the difference. Her test score went up and my daughter’s confidence has grown in math. We are very pleased and will continue with Gabija! - Nikol, 41 lessons with Gabija

Lia G.

80/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

15+ Yrs Tutoring | MS Applied Math | Math — CS — Physics

5.0 (516)

2,285 hours tutoring

I aim to make tutoring sessions engaging and effective. I know how rewarding it is to write clean, efficient code and solutions and I understand how any math, physics, or coding problem can be met with a variety of approaches. My expertise...

Computer Science

Lia helped me many times while I went through my computer science 2 course. Lia has all the best traits you want in a teacher. She’s very patient, and always did a great job explaining some of the harder concepts to understand in ... - Scott, 24 lessons with Lia

Beth E.

80/hour

San Jose, CA

Studying to Become Middle School Math Teacher

Response time: 29 minutes

I have completed my student teaching at a middle school and the subject was Algebra 1. This is my favorite subject to teach and I love explaining Algebra. I even tutored fellow students in Algebra 1 when I was taking Algebra 2 in...

Beth was very knowledgeable and identified the issues immediately. Her patience was much appreciated.

Beth was very patient with my son. She gave him an understanding and explained the solution. Her one on one time is just what was needed. Thank you Beth you have given my son a sigh of relief knowing there is a light at the end of... - Theresa, 7 lessons with Beth

Sean M.

48/hour

Davis, CA

Engineer Major, Math Minor, Tutor of 7 years

5.0 (1203)

3,327 hours tutoring

I have worked with dozens of students online for various platforms, and I've logged over 4000 hours of math tutoring! I have tutored pre-algebra, algebra 1 & 2, Trigonometry, precalculus, calculus 1, 2 and 3 (AB and BC), And...

Excellent tutor, goes above and beyond expectations!

I took an intensive online Calculus II course this summer, having forgotten most of Calculus I. I feared I wouldn't pass the class, but after his help I achieved A's on my exams including the final. Sean taught me everything I nee... - Benjamin, 40 lessons with Sean

Kubrat D.

175/hour

Berkeley, CA

Bachelor from Princeton, PhD from UC Berkeley (both math)

5.0 (1104)

4,554 hours tutoring

I have been teaching math for the past 9 years.

Outstanding teacher

Kubrat is a high-level teacher. We came across him after trying two other teachers. Not only is he a math genius and very skilled in what he does, but also he is also extremely focused, efficient and cares about his students. He i... - Joseph , 75 lessons with Kubrat

Robert M.

70/hour

Benicia, CA

Student-centered Educator

5.0 (124)

1,178 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

Hi, I'm Robert! As an instructor and tutor, I aim to make education fun! I was inspired by my high school science teacher to become a teacher. Once I completed my studies, I sought opportunities to teach through play, storytelling, and unique...

Great tutor for ADHD students

My 13-year-old son has ADHD and mild dyscalculia. Robert is very polite and patient. He is also flexible about helping with school assignments and study guides that have been uploaded to him. He has helped my son with math, scie... - Kevin, 501 lessons with Robert

Madison H.

60/hour

Rowland Heights, CA

Experienced tutor with a passion for helping students.

5.0 (25)

118 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 minutes

I enjoy using clear examples and visuals to make learning more approachable and make the topics easier to understand. Throughout my education I have received A’s or higher in every math class I have taken including Algebra 1 & 2,...

Knowledgeable and patient IB Maths tutor

We enlisted Madison to assist my son with preparation for his IB A/I HL Math test, and she has been awesome. We have been going over problems from both his text book and various practice tests, and she has been consistently knowle... - Arthur, 16 lessons with Madison

Emma E.

65/hour

Claremont, CA

Calculus, Precalculus, Algebra, SAT/ACT Math, Physics Tutor

5.0 (278)

1,145 hours tutoring

Response time: 10 minutes

I graduated from the University of Redlands with a Bachelor of Science degree in physics and minors in mathematics, environmental studies, and spatial studies. I am currently a graduate student studying computational and applied mathematics. I...

Patient, Understanding, and Knowledgeable

I've been working with Emma for a few weeks. Not only is she very well-versed and knowledgable in mathematics, she's also patient and nonjudgmental; Emma ensures that you have a holistic understanding of a concept regardless of th... - Kalina, 61 lessons with Emma

Giovanni R.

200/hour

Santa Monica, CA

UCLA Ph.D. plasma physicist that you can ACTUALLY understand.

5.0 (363)

2,262 hours tutoring

Unlike other tutors you have looked at, I will not bore you with the details of my high school GPA or what my SAT scores were 20 years ago. Those details are great if you are looking for someone smart to take an exam FOR you, but useless if you...

Life changing

My son went to a disadvantaged local high school where both his physics and calculus teachers were let go for ineffectiveness. The leap to UCLA has been overwhelming. My son had an advanced calculus final at UCLA and Giovanni lit... - Linda

Robert F.

219/hour

Sacramento, CA

Financial Accounting, CPA Exam, and QuickBooks Tutor

5.0 (398)

2,068 hours tutoring

Response time: 5 minutes

Hi, my name is Robert! I am a Certified Management Accountant and a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor with a strong background in accounting and finance. I passed all parts of both the CPA and CMA exams on my first try, achieving high scores that...

Great tutor!

Robert is great at explaining topics thoroughly to help you understand the “why” behind the topic. He is helping me study for the FAR CPA exam and has been great at tutoring me. - Mark, 18 lessons with Robert

Jack L.

175/hour

San Francisco, CA

Math PhD with 20 years of experience tutoring and teach all levels

5.0 (6)

12 hours tutoring

Hello! :) I have been tutoring, teaching, and sharing mathematics in creative ways for 20 years. I love it. I know that math is not everyone's cup of tea, but I also know that everyone has the ability to succeed given the opportunity. I have...

Ethan J.

95/hour

Fontana, CA

Professional College and High School Tutor Specializing in Physics

5.0 (225)

1,174 hours tutoring

Response time: 2 minutes

***Summer 2026*** Taking physics or math this fall? Summer is the perfect opportunity to get a head start. I offer personalized sessions that help students build a strong foundation before classes begin. Have you ever told yourself “I’m...

Great Physics Tutor

My son has been taking sessions with Ethan for about a month now and he has learned a lot. Ethan is thorough , patient and very good at explaining the material in depth. My son’s physics grade has improved thanks to these tutoring... - Sherihan, 10 lessons with Ethan

Zahne S.

40/hour

Sherman Oaks, CA

Hiya! I'm Zahne, I hope I can be of help to your education.

5.0 (280)

854 hours tutoring

Hello! I'm Zahne. I am a college graduate from Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in Game Design & Development from Rochester Institute of Technology, graduating with a 3.7 GPA and making the Deans's Honor List, and Summa Cum Laude....

Priyanka G.

35/hour

San Jose, CA

Algebra 1 Expert

4.8 (1464)

12,309 hours tutoring

I have extensive experience in Algebra 1, specializing in helping students understand foundational concepts such as linear equations, inequalities, functions, and quadratic equations. My expertise includes simplifying complex topics,...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

She helped me understand CAD in a way I did not get from my instructor. She made it easily understandable. Her patience was very critical to grasping the intricate aspects of Parametric modeling. Being able to have one on one in... - Travis, 9 lessons with Priyanka

Torin C.

350/hour

Venice, CA

Expert Algebra Tutor | Ivy League Grad with Masters in Education

5.0 (206)

490 hours tutoring

Response time: 46 minutes

With an honors degree in Applied Mathematics from Brown University and over seven years of experience in teaching and tutoring Algebra, I bring a depth of expertise and a proven track record of student success. As a credentialed high school...

Engaging and Patient

Torin has been an incredible teacher in both math and physics, helping me make remarkable progress in a short time. When I first started physics, I was completely lost and struggling to keep up. Torin’s clear explanations, step-by... - Hillary, 113 lessons with Torin

Daniel T.

74/hour

Laguna Niguel, CA

Expert Algebra 1 Tutoring

5.0 (489)

2,083 hours tutoring

Response time: 1 hour

This course is a foundation to all future math and natural sciences courses. I won an award in middle school for academic achievement in this subject. I help several students in this course on a regular basis. My lessons include demonstration and...

Parent of Student with ADD

After my son’s first lesson, we could already see that Daniel is professional, courteous, and kind. Not only did my son finish all his math homework in an hour (which is a big deal for us), but I received detailed feedback from D... - Trish, 48 lessons with Daniel

Philip P.

100/hour

Culver City, CA

Beginning Algebra Tutor

4.9 (1091)

4,621 hours tutoring

Algebra 1 provides the basic building blocks for all of the Math classes. I help students master these basic principles: linear equations and inequalities in 1 or 2 variables, absolute value, slope, slope-intercept form, polynomials,...

Excellent Tutor

Phillip was a perfect tutor for our son in high school. He was patient and very good at explaining things in just the right way to help my son understand the subject. He was flexible with my son's sport schedule, polite and caring... - Cindy, 94 lessons with Philip

Sotirios K.

55/hour

Mountain View, CA

Physics and Math tutor to help you reach your educational goals

5.0 (1568)

8,413 hours tutoring

Response time: 45 minutes

The material used in Precalculus classes is essential math for more advanced topics like Calculus or Probability theory or Complex analysis, Linear Algebra or even Differential Geometry, etc. (it follows Algebra 1 and 2). Naturally it is...

Gabriel T.

90/hour

San Jose, CA

Computer engineer with expertise in Verilog, C/C++, Python and Linux

5.0 (220)

964 hours tutoring

I am a computer engineer from San Jose, California. I have been tutoring students with engineering and mathematics subjects for more than one year both in person and on Wyzant. I have experience as a software engineer, firmware engineer, and...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Gabriel is very knowledgeable and resourceful. He took his time to understand the problems I was having, and then explained to me why I was having those problems and explained the solution. Excellent tutor - Marilyn, 2 lessons with Gabriel

Joyce H.

150/hour

Diamond Bar, CA

UC Berkeley Dual Honors Grad Specializing in Algebra and AP Test Prep

Response time: 21 minutes

I graduated in 3 years from UC Berkeley with a double major in Cognitive Science/Psychology. Additionally, I am qualified to tutor algebra because I received an A in pre-algebra/ Algebra 1 and I also scored a 790 on SAT math...

Excellent

Helped a lot with class work and to improve the grades; very prompt and good with explanations. Happy with the lessons - Revathy , 27 lessons with Joyce

Courtney K.

125/hour

Woodland, CA

Algebra 1 Teacher & Tutor for Students of all Learning Backgrounds

5.0 (100)

185 hours tutoring

As a classroom teacher at an independent college-prep school I taught Algebra 1 to students in 7th grade through 9th grade. As a teacher and tutor, I have worked with Algebra 1 students in honors and accelerated classes, as well as...

Very patient and kind!

Courtney is excellent at reviewing the basics to then step up to the more advanced problems my daughter is working on in her homework. My daughter actually enjoys the tutoring sessions because she is learning so much. - Heather, 72 lessons with Courtney

Joshua C.

145/hour

La Jolla, CA

Professional tutor for 5+ years with a focus on Math and Business.

5.0 (158)

468 hours tutoring

I am extremely passionate about helping students gain confidence in their upcoming standardized tests, and ultimately, themselves. I initially began tutoring my peers after I scored a 36 in all sections of the ACT in early 2016. At first, the...

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Victoria T.

11 lessons

Not only is Elizabeth an amazing tutor, she is professional, patient, and punctual. She listens and really tries to help my daughter to grasp the concepts and feel comfortable with them before moving on. She will review any work that you may need help with before even meeting with her . I love that she already has a plan of action ready go once the session begins. She has built up my daughter’s confidence tremendously in the few session that she has recently had with her.

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My son felt comfortable with Audrey. He was able to understand her way of teaching Algebra 1 with ease. They reviewed a study guide for his chapter test for Algebra 1. Awesome tutor I would recommend her to family and friends!

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