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The Best Computer Science Tutors in Santa Cruz, CA

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Alexander P.

$75/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

Experienced Data Scientist & Programmer (Python, R, Java, C++)

5.0 (3)

10 hours tutoring

I have extensive experience in computer science, with a strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and programming languages such as Python, Java, and C++. My background includes advanced coursework in algorithm design, graph theory, and parallel computing, as well as hands-on experience solving complex...

Lia G.

$80/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

MS in Applied Math, CS BA | 6+ Yrs Coding Experience & Tutoring

5.0 (507)

2,269 hours tutoring

I have several degrees in computational fields. I have worked with many coding languages and a large assortment of CS projects of varying sizes. I have tutored students in data structures, Assembly, computational math/physics, dynamics simulations, Python applications, and more.

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

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CHADI E.

$35/hour

Computer Science and Database Systems Tutoring

Response time: 19 minutes

I hold a PhD in Control Systems and specialize in core Computer Science disciplines, including database management, algorithms, and programming. With over 20 years in high-tech industries and 3.5 years in healthcare, I bring deep practical...

Highly Knowledgeable, Patient, and with Strong Teaching Skills

I highly recommend choosing Chadi as your tutor! I started as a beginner in database SQL. I was clueless and I gained a great understanding of database SQL all thanks to Chadi. You will definitely learn a lot from him. Chadi’s k... - Kelley, 33 lessons with CHADI

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

Julie B.

$60/hour

PhD in Computer Science with 25+ years software development experience

5.0 (283)

783 hours tutoring

Response time: 54 minutes

I've worked as a software developer for over 25 years in addition to obtaining my PhD in Computer Science. During my PhD I studied Computational Geometry, Image Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning and AI among other topics....

Fantastic Tutor!

My son is a university student taking a challenging Computer Vision course. He needed some help with an assignment, but several Computer Vison tutors who I contacted said that they were not familiar with the concepts covered. Ju... - Doug

Guilherme A.

$100/hour

B.S Computer Science

5.0 (221)

793 hours tutoring

I am a computer science student at the University of Texas at Austin, home to some of the United States' most renowned computer science, mathematics, and engineering departments. I have experience teaching young students how to...

Very knowledgeable and great in explaining

My daughter is taking AP Computer Science Principles in high school this year. She had no prior knowledge of Computer Science and was very nervous about taking this class. Guilherme was able to break down complicated concepts and ... - Sue, 36 lessons with Guilherme

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

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)...

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

Pranav M.

$225/hour

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...

Ming Z.

$64/hour

Computer Science Grad with 2 Years of Software Engineering Experience

5.0 (361)

1,444 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...

she’s the best!

Ming helped me SO much with computer science. I probably learned more from her in an hour than I did from my entire semester with my professor. Thank you SO MUCH! - Anastasia, 2 lessons with Ming

Luqman H.

$135/hour

MS in Computer Science from Columbia University

5.0 (75)

553 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

Jordan J.

$96/hour

M.S. in Computer Science with 15+ years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (57)

266 hours tutoring

For 15+ years I've taught students (middle-school, high-school, and university) how to design programs and solve problems in computer science. I've taught programming at charter and private schools, and been a TA and grader for...

Knowledgeable, patient, and accessible tutor.

Very patient tutor who is accessible to students of all levels. He is highly experienced in communicating and adapts very quickly to different needs. It is clear that he has a very strong theoretical foundation which he employs ve... - Amelia, 19 lessons with Jordan

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

Devan F.

$150/hour

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...

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

Eva A.

$100/hour

Experienced Computer Science Teacher & Curriculum Specialist

5.0 (686)

2,531 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

Tony T.

$170/hour

UC Berkeley Computer Science Grad Patient tutor & practical experience

Response time: 48 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...

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

Dayaan M.

$60/hour

Bachelor's in Computer Science with expertise in Web Development

Response time: 6 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

Alex A.

$80/hour

Experienced Software Developer with a Desire to Teach Others

5.0 (924)

1,440 hours tutoring

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

Bob P.

$80/hour

Duke Univ. engineering alumnus, experienced tutor, father of 4

5.0 (6009)

9,989 hours tutoring

Response time: 29 minutes

I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Duke University with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. I have worked in Computer Science my entire adult life, including seven years at IBM and 3.5 years at SAS Institute. I was...

Great Tutor

Bob is very knowledgeable in computer science. My son had very specific programming needs and Bob was very good at helping my son understand and complete several assignments. Despite time constraints on both our parts at the time,... - John

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

Courtney H.

$80/hour

PhD Student studying Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

5.0 (301)

1,328 hours tutoring

My work in both academic and research settings has equipped me with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and effectively, making me an excellent resource for students seeking to understand computer science.

Fantastic Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Tutor

I can’t recommend Courtney enough! She took the time to break down complex concepts in a way that made sense to me and was always patient and encouraging. I came into this course struggling, but thanks to her support and clear exp... - Leona, 35 lessons with Courtney

Edward M.

$85/hour

MIT Grad Tutoring Math and Computer Science

5.0 (261)

1,018 hours tutoring

Hi, I have a degree in electrical engineering and computer science. I took discrete math at MIT.This was part of the degree requirement at MIT. I have a very strong math background. Thanks, Edward

Very knowledgeable, patient and understands the subject

Edward is exceptional. He knows what he is teaching and knows how to teach it. He cares for his students and I appreciate that! I completely trust him to guide my son to success in this subject. - Maritha, 17 lessons with Edward

Alyssia M.

$75/hour

Experienced High School Computer Science Teacher

5.0 (172)

926 hours tutoring

I am a Computer Science Teacher, who teaches several courses in (AP) Computer Science Principles, Game Design (UNITY), and AP Computer Science A for grades 9th through 12th. I graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science...

In Depth Explanation

Spoke on lessons 1-8 of computer science a in a very clear and efficient will definitely return and schedule more sessions - Madison, 2 lessons with Alyssia

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