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The Best Computer Science Tutors in San Mateo, CA

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Henry D.

$150/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Yale Computer Science Grad with Experience in Java, C++, and Python

5.0 (17)

49 hours tutoring

Response time: 5 minutes

I completed a B.S. degree in Computer Science at Yale University, taking classes in data structures, computer architecture, computer graphics, and robotic control. Prior to this, I had significant programming experience in high school, taking AP Computer Science, competing in competitive programming in the...

xceptional Tutor for Computer Science and Research Projects

I would like to thank Henry for being my daughter’s science project mentor. He is a dedicated and responsible instructor with very strong engineering and coding experience. He integrates complex concepts and methods into the proje... - Bonnie, 29 lessons with Henry

Dudley B.

$80/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Friendly, patient, UNDERSTANDABLE Computer Science tutor since 1989.

4.7 (34)

139 hours tutoring

I have a BA in Mathematics from UC Berkeley, where I also did Physics and Computer Science, and I've been tutoring since 1980 for all kinds of Math and Physics subjects, at all levels, and tutoring Computer Science since 1989. I have hundreds of satisfied clients who have done well in their classes,...

Great Tutor for Multivariable Calculus

Dudley is very intuitive in finding the best way to approach a problem, and he discusses methods from multiple perspectives to reinforce understanding of the core concepts. I very much enjoyed working with him -- he possesses true... - Elizabeth, 3 lessons with Dudley

Sudhir K.

$85/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

MS in Computer Science with >10 years experience in software industry

5.0 (10)

17 hours tutoring

I am skilled in C, C++, Java, Go, Python, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Algorithms, Embedded Systems, Docker, Kubernetes and Data Structures. I am a strong engineering professional who graduated from Stony Brook University, NY with an M.S in Computer Science.

Parth S.

$55/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Expert Computer Science Tutor And Software Engineering Mentor

4.8 (80)

202 hours tutoring

I obtained an Associate of Computer Science degree from Ohlone College. I have been working as an Embedded Computer Science Tutor in Introductory C++ Class at Ohlone College. This is my second semester working as a tutor for this class.

Very informative tutor

Parth was very accommodating on very short notice and is very knowledgeable in many different languages of computer science. Definitely recommend him if you are looking to increase your problem solving capabilities. - Mehul

Kevin N.

$150/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

(UPenn Grad) Former Teaching Assistant Speciailzing in Java and APCS

5.0 (349)

1,193 hours tutoring

At the University of Pennsylvania, I worked as a teaching assistant for the Introduction to Computer Science course (CIS 110) for 3 years. During these three years, my approval rating never went below 98%! I've also tutored students in APCS for the past 4 years - every student I've worked with has passed...

Pranav M.

$225/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Incoming Software Engineer at Startup, Cornell Computer Science BA

5.0 (8)

26 hours tutoring

I have a BA in Computer Science and Mathematics from Cornell University. I am currently pursuing a Masters of Engineering in Computer Science from Cornell. I have worked at technology companies as a Software Engineering Intern and am going to be a full time software engineer. Additionally, I have 3+ years...

Devan F.

$150/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Software Engineer at Microsoft, Bachelors of Engineering at Cornell

5.0 (67)

279 hours tutoring

Ivy League educated computer scientist currently working at Microsoft. 2 years of internships and incoming full time software engineer on the MSTeams product, where I mostly worked with frontend, web development projects in javascript. Experienced with data systems, object oriented programming, and web development...

Excellent tutor

Devan helped my daughter with an AP Computer Science Principles python assignment. He was patient and made sure she understood the material. We will be setting up additional lessons with Devan. - Diana, 4 lessons with Devan

Dexter R.

$70/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Senior Software Engineer

5.0 (35)

129 hours tutoring

Response time: 27 minutes

I have worked as a software engineer for 15+ years. I've worked for Google, YouTube, Adobe, and several startup companies in Silicon Valley. Professionally, I have developed in C/C++, Java, Javascript, HTML, Google Apps Script, SQL. I have shipped multiple products used by millions of users.

Dexter is the best!

My daughter was taking AP Computer Science Principle in her school, and was in dire situation where she needs some serious guidance in Javascript coding with her end of the year Project. Dexter R came to the rescue. The thing I ... - Christine, 2 lessons with Dexter

Michael D.

$60/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

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

5.0 (112)

537 hours tutoring

Response time: 22 minutes

My undergraduate degree is in Computer Science, and I started the graduate program in this field before I returned to finish in physics. As the subject matter has evolved with time, it would be best to ask me if I can help with a particular topic.

Thurston N.

$73/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Silicon Valley professional software engineer/tutor - great explainer

4.8 (99)

650 hours tutoring

Well. I've been programming professionally for over 15 years, and am expert in data structures and algorithms (with particular focus on persistent data structures and concurrent/parallel programming) As part of running month-long bootcamps, developed lessons and curricula for basic data structures, computational...

In a class of his own

Thurston has a sophisticated understanding of Computer Science and a mature and thoughtful approach to understanding a student! I am looking forward to additional lessons. - Samuel, 6 lessons with Thurston

Tony T.

$170/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

UC Berkeley Computer Science Grad Patient tutor & practical experience

Response time: 51 minutes

I graduated from the Computer Science department from UC Berkeley where I learned the fundamentals of software engineering and the theories of operating systems, compilers, database, languages, networking and computer graphics. I have extensive experience in computer programming, with a strong proficiency in...

Best Tutor Ever!!!!

We have had an absolutely amazing experience with our Tony! He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping our son succeed.Tony helped him build his business website from the ground up, worked through d... - Pam, 15 lessons with Tony

Arjun S.

$90/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

PhD in Computer Science and Graduate Instructor

5.0 (10)

73 hours tutoring

I have a PhD in Computer Science. I have taken classes spanning advanced algorithms, data structures, databases, bioinformatics, programming languages, and operating systems.

Aaron K.

$225/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Artificial Intelligence Researcher and Data Science Instructor

5.0 (21)

43 hours tutoring

I have a strong background in computer science, with +8 years of experience in computer programming. As an AI researcher at UC Berkeley, I have 5 years of experience utilizing Python to build and validate machine learning technologies that I have published as a part of my dissertation. As an instructor for a...

Insightful, Strategic, and Incredibly Supportive

Aaron offered clear and thoughtful guidance during a very important decision-making time for my son. His advice was practical, encouraging, and helped open up new options we hadn’t fully considered. Highly recommend him for anyone... - Poornima, 15 lessons with Aaron

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John C.

$115/hour

Professional Computer Programming, Science and Math Tutor

Master's in Computer Science from UC - Riverside Additionally while pursuing my master's I worked as a TA for 3 different computer science classes varying from freshman to junior undergraduate level.

Great Teacher

We just finished computer science tutoring for the quarter. John is a very good teacher who focuses on the student’s need. Enjoy working with him and will continue to work with him. - Issa, 45 lessons with John

Dayaan M.

$60/hour

Bachelor's in Computer Science with expertise in Web Development

Response time: 5 minutes

I have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science with expertise in web development, specializing in creating visually appealing and user-friendly websites. In addition to my degree, I have earned a certification in responsive web design,...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor.

Dayaan taught me the concepts of C++ in a way that I could understand. He is patient and broke down the part as going through the coding process. I would recommend this tutor. I am a visual learner, so it is helpful when he writes... - Jo, 5 lessons with Dayaan

Eva A.

$100/hour

Experienced Computer Science Teacher & Curriculum Specialist

5.0 (699)

2,539 hours tutoring

Response time: 35 minutes

Certified Computer Science teacher with over ten years experience teaching and tutoring AP® Computer Science A, AP® Computer Science Principles, Data Structures, and introductory courses. I've tutored Java, Python,...

Excellent AP Computer Science A Teacher

My son prepared AP Computer Science A test with Eva and had a wonderful experience. Eva started lessons with analyzing his weak areas and helped him prepare for the test strategically. For weekly classes, Eva assigned homework a... - Gulin, 7 lessons with Eva

Ming Z.

$64/hour

Computer Science Grad with 2 Years of Software Engineering Experience

5.0 (361)

1,446 hours tutoring

I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Washington (Bothell campus) where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering. During undergrad, I tutored introductory computer science with...

Wonderful Tutor

Ming helped my daughter prepare for her AP Computer Science class. She was very knowledgeable and extremely patient with my daughter, who had never taken a computer science class before. With Ming's guidance, my daughter was ab... - MINAKO, 15 lessons with Ming

Jesse W.

$45/hour

Computer Science Gradudate of Wright State University

5.0 (26)

74 hours tutoring

I have earned my bachelor's of Computer Science from Wright State University.

Great First Session!

Jesse is exactly the type of tutor I was looking for. Very patient, and understanding. Helped me gain a better grasp of Java and how to proceed with my course. Already made more appointments with him, so I would highly recommend J... - Jared, 5 lessons with Jesse

Darwin V.

$85/hour

5 years of software engineering experience and BS in Computer Science

5.0 (36)

146 hours tutoring

Since then I have worked freelance on game development projects. Before entering the industry I completed a BS in Computer Science at UNSW in Sydney. I have also privately tutored CS to more than 20 students over the past 5 years.

Patient and Extremely Knowledgable

Darwin is amazing! I was struggling with my college-level computer science theory homework, and he broke down complex problems into clear, digestible steps that made everything so much easier to understand. He is also incredibly k... - Liana

Ted L.

$135/hour

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Freelance Software Developer

5.0 (1176)

4,688 hours tutoring

I studied Computer Science in high school and university, originally learning the "old" progression of programming languages: BASIC, Assembly, Pascal, C, C++. From there, I continued further to learn Java, SQL,...

Great Teacher

I understand everything much more clearly when he explains it to me. I feel like I finally understand what’s going on in my computer science course! - Vanessa, 15 lessons with Ted

Alex A.

$60/hour

Experienced Software Developer with a Desire to Teach Others

Response time: 2 minutes

...trading scripts, etc. I graduated from the City University of New York - Queens College with a bachelor's degree in computer science, with a 3.99 GPA. I also completed a Data Science fellowship through the CUNY Tech Prep program. ...

Five Stars and Beyond!

Alex is definitely my go to coach for computer science & data mining! Not only does he respond quickly, but he’s extremely kind and really has a desire to guide his students. He gave me exactly what I needed in terms of understand... - Laura, 8 lessons with Alex

Christian S.

$125/hour

Career Software Engineer Specializing in Java

5.0 (823)

3,079 hours tutoring

I am professionally employed as a Software Engineer. Also pursuing a Master's Degree in Computer Science at Johns Hopkins.

Outstanding tutor, very knowledgeable.

Absolutely outstanding tutor, very knowledgeable and is fantastic at explaining things. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is struggling in the computer science field. - Susan, 88 lessons with Christian

David P.

$130/hour

Senior Software Engineer, Visual Studio C# Team at Microsoft

5.0 (31)

360 hours tutoring

I've completed undergraduate and graduate level coursework in Computer Science, as well as served as a Teaching Assistant for a Data Structures and Algorithms course. I spent 8 years on the on the Visual Studio C# Team (aka roslyn)...

Jason L.

$120/hour

Physicist with Data Structure and Algorithms training

5.0 (837)

3,481 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

In college I took a programming class and a Data Structures class. While earning my Physics PhD I programmed regularly and took online Computer Science classes in Algorithms in Machine Learning. I've helped students with diverse topics...

Knowledgeable tutor

Jason assisted very well with the computer science assignment I had & was able to give me great explanations and examples to better understand the material. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a tutor - Justin, 3 lessons with Jason

Luqman H.

$135/hour

MS in Computer Science from Columbia University

5.0 (77)

555 hours tutoring

I have an MS in Computer Science from Columbia University. My undergraduate major was also in Computer Science. I have experience with C, C++, Java, Python, Ruby, and other programming languages.

Knowledgeable, patient and committed!

Dr. Luqman is a wonderful tutor! He was patient, knowledgeable and supportive with my daughter! He also has flexible hours that work well with a busy college student. I highly recommend him! - Tyffany, 7 lessons with Luqman

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