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The Best Algebra 1 Tutors in California

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Courtney K.

125/hour

Woodland, CA

Algebra 1 Teacher & Tutor for Students of all Learning Backgrounds

5.0 (100)

182 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

Robert F.

199/hour

Sacramento, CA

Financial Accounting, CPA Exam, and QuickBooks Tutor

5.0 (372)

1,838 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 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

Muriel S.

150/hour

Studio City, CA

Algebra 1 Made Clear with Real-Life Examples

5.0 (49)

181 hours tutoring

Response time: 10 minutes

I make Algebra 1 feel practical, visual, and surprisingly intuitive. As a Harvard-trained public health educator with experience in statistics and behavior science, I help students connect variables, equations, and word problems to...

Physiology

After returning to grad school to pursue a Master’s in Exercise Science, I was really struggling with Exercise Physiology, especially since it had been a few years since I’d been in school. Despite having taken the NASM, I felt co... - Daniel, 30 lessons with Muriel

Francesca P.

70/hour

Castro Valley, CA

College and High School Physics and Math

4.9 (1186)

6,818 hours tutoring

Tutoring is an act of observation. It succeeds where normal instruction fails because it is geared toward a student's particular strengths. My best experiences as a tutor have been with the students who needed me most, learning how they needed...

Now I Love Physics!

It's taken me awhile to write the review, but here it is. Francesca was incredibly helpful and her love of physics is quite contagious, so beware! I ended up with a B in my class though my goal was to earn a C. I was ecstatic with... - Barbara, 11 lessons with Francesca

Kirk T.

75/hour

San Diego, CA

Math Tutor of the Year (1600+ five-star ratings)

5.0 (1626)

4,641 hours tutoring

Response time: 48 minutes

COVID 19 Update: I now do all of my tutoring online. I use Zoom and a document camera to provide notes for my students. I then send pictures of my notes (and my handouts) to my student at the end of the session. It's not as good as in-person...

An outstanding, kind, and caring tutor!

I cannot express how wonderful Kirk was during my first semester as a college freshman. He gladly helped me an endless number of times with statistics. Whether he spent 30 minutes with me, or 3 hours, he always had a smile on his ... - Julie, 15 lessons with Kirk

Beth E.

80/hour

San Jose, CA

Studying to Become Middle School Math Teacher

Response time: 4 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

Martin C.

38/hour

Santa Ana, CA

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

4.9 (58)

568 hours tutoring

Response time: 35 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.

Knowledgeable and patient

Martin was prompt and helped my son understand the concepts. My son started the session not knowing or understanding the topics. By the end, Martin, had helped him understand and master the concepts so he was ready for his quiz th... - Johanna, 12 lessons with Martin

Thomas K.

120/hour

Hayward, CA

8th Grade Math Teacher & Experienced Algebra 1 Tutor with 10+ Years

Response time: 15 minutes

I am an 8th grade math teacher at public School with over ten years of experience teaching Algebra 1 in both school settings and academic tutoring programs. My deep understanding of the subject allows me to quickly identify and address...

Knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly effective tutor

Thomas K. has been an amazing AP Calculus AB tutor. He helped me with all the major topics in my course, including limits, derivatives, the Chain Rule, logarithmic and exponential functions, related rates, and applications of deri... - Neil, 28 lessons with Thomas

Joyce H.

150/hour

Diamond Bar, CA

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

Response time: 3 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...

Passionate and Knowledgeable tutor

Throughout the Semester she has helped me become more confident and succeed in AP psychology. She helped to increase and retain my knowledge by creating practice quizzes for me and creating summarized notes. After every lesson I f... - Denise, 47 lessons with Joyce

Trevor K.

100/hour

San Francisco, CA

Physics with Calculus tutoring, all levels of Math

5.0 (180)

1,020 hours tutoring

Response time: 10 minutes

Algebra 1 can be thought of as the real beginning of important math, and with that comes more difficult concepts. I understand where students have common difficulty, and I enjoy helping to them to reach complete understanding. Graphical and...

Trevor is very accommodating and extremamente helpful

He really know his Physics and help our son get thru a lot of work. Would highly recommend Trevor to anyone . thank you for all your help . He commands the subject and has a good vibe for teaching . - ANTONIO, 51 lessons with Trevor

Kevin T.

110/hour

Riverside, CA

Full-time Professional Math Tutor | SAT Math | 15+ Yrs Experience

5.0 (801)

2,705 hours tutoring

I have 15+ years of full-time, professional experience helping students with math and SAT/ACT test prep. Over the years I have developed very effective tutoring techniques and strategies and I've become highly skilled at individualizing my...

Kevin is amazing!

Kevin has done an amazing job of helping my son with his AP PreCalculus class. It has made a big difference in his understanding of the subject and his grade. He’s easy to work with and explains things very clearly for my son. My ... - Shawna, 6 lessons with Kevin

Jordan S.

89/hour

Laguna Niguel, CA

Private tutor with B.A. from UCLA and IB Diploma

5.0 (179)

846 hours tutoring

As a tutor with a well-rounded academic background, I have a strong foundation in algebra that equips me to guide students through the challenges of Algebra 1. My own experiences in advanced math courses throughout high school and college...

Better grades

My daughter feels more motivated and has improved her grades. She says Jordan is patient and teaches her different methods to complete her work - Adriana, 52 lessons with Jordan

Victoria N.

120/hour

Oakland, CA

Ph.D. Mathematics Professor, Private Tutor

5.0 (57)

140 hours tutoring

My name is Victoria, I am a full-time professor of mathematics and private tutor in the San Francisco Bay Area. I provide in home tutoring, and I am prepared to travel to your preferred location. Alternatively, students are welcome to meet with me...

Mitchell J.

90/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

Dartmouth grad, Current math PhD candidate with 8+ years experience

4.9 (157)

956 hours tutoring

I am currently enrolled at University of California- Santa Barbara pursuing a PhD in mathematics. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.97 GPA from Dartmouth college with a triple major in math, physics, and economics. I have been tutoring for...

The Best Decision I have ever made.

Mitchell is not only an amazing teacher but a true natural mathematical genius. His understanding of deep concepts of mathematics is prominent in his teaching. What I was really struck by the most is his adaptable teaching style f... - June, 9 lessons with Mitchell

Daniel T.

72/hour

Laguna Niguel, CA

Expert Algebra 1 Tutoring

Response time: 7 minutes

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

Evan W.

130/hour

Newhall, CA

Expert Tutor in ALL Areas of Algebra, 500+ 5-star ratings

5.0 (2142)

10,977 hours tutoring

Response time: 11 minutes

I have experience in all aspects of Algebra. That comes from tutoring Algebra 1, Algebra 2, SAT Math, ACT Math and GRE Math. I have taught algebra in a classroom, a learning center and one-on-one. Areas of expertise include functions, FOIL,...

5-STAR TUTOR - PATIENT & RESULTS ORIENTED!

Evan worked with my child to prepare for the ISEE test, and he went above and beyond to arm my child with the tools and confidence to ACE the test! His initial diagnosis of the areas for my child to work on was spot-on, and he cre... - Anne, 27 lessons with Evan

Jeffrey M.

69/hour

San Mateo, CA

Effective Ph.D. Tutor of Mathematics and Physics

4.9 (1185)

4,472 hours tutoring

I have found it to be critical to be sure that the student has mastered skills from Algebra 1 before going forward. My first session thus usually involves some diagnosis of which skills the student needs help with before going on to Algebra...

Very adaptable and understandable!

Mr. Jeffrey has been my physics tutor for many weeks now and I am extremely satisfied with the experience. His adaptability with new topics each week is very useful for my school course which is fast-paced, and he also effortlessl... - Shakila, 24 lessons with Jeffrey

Torin C.

350/hour

Venice, CA

Expert Tutor|Ivy League Grad| Econ Math Test Prep| 9+ Years Experience

5.0 (201)

469 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Torin! I’m a Brown University Honors graduate with a double major in Applied Mathematics and Economics, and a Teach For America Fellow with over 9 years of experience helping students succeed in Economics, Math, Physics, Test Prep, and...

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

Ethan J.

95/hour

Fontana, CA

Professional College and High School Tutor Specializing in Physics

5.0 (219)

1,061 hours tutoring

Response time: 45 minutes

I offer a discount for our first meeting! Have you ever told yourself “I’m not smart enough to learn physics”? Do you understand problems in class, but get stuck on test problems? Are grades slipping despite putting in the...

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, 8 lessons with Ethan

Philip P.

100/hour

Culver City, CA

Beginning Algebra Tutor

4.9 (1080)

4,577 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 (1563)

8,172 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 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...

Kara Z.

100/hour

Glendale, CA

Master's in Chemical Engineering with 15+ Years Tutoring Experience

Response time: 8 minutes

Hello! I hold a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisville. I began tutoring in college and now have 15+ years experience teaching Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, and college-level...

Couldn't have passed my Calc 2 class without her

I took an accelerated Calc 2 class over the summer at my university after not taking any math for 3 years. She is the reason I got an A (for reference I got a C+ in Calc 1)!! Math is so overwhelming to me and she made it so simple... - Anna, 23 lessons with Kara

Kristy W.

80/hour

El Monte, CA

Middle School - High School AP Calculus AB Math Tutor

Additionally, I have experience working at Kumon Reading and Math center, ASPIRE (after school program at Rio Hondo elementary school), and have TA'ed for Calculus AP AB. The list of subjects I tutor: Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1,...

Patient and Reliable

Kristy has been teaching me for about 1.5 years through Trigonometry and Calculus AB. She is a reliable tutor that communicates well with me and I appreciate the amount of effort she puts in. She also teaches well and I understand... - Joanne, 137 lessons with Kristy

RUBEN S.

150/hour

San Ramon, CA

4.0 GPA Mathematics/Computer Science Graduate Helping Students Succeed

5.0 (1507)

8,256 hours tutoring

Hi, my name is Ruben. I am a Mathematics and Computer Science Graduate, and have been tutoring students and helping them gain confidence and succeed in challenging subjects for over 15 years. While attending college I became a tutor, and after...

Best Tutor Ever

You will not find a more dedicated, professional tutor than Ruben. Not only is he an extremely talented mathematician, but he is also an exceptionally caring instructor. Ruben provided tutoring services for my son in Pre-Calc and ... - Catherine, 75 lessons with RUBEN

Sean M.

48/hour

Davis, CA

Engineer Major, Math Minor, Tutor of 7 years

5.0 (1184)

3,210 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

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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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She completed her Algebra homework after her tutoring session and seemed more confident. She looks forward to the next tutoring session with Lauren. I really like Lauren's personality as well, and her price is affordable. My daughter mentioned that Lauren was so good with teaching her Algebra 1 and did not make her feel intimidated. This is music to my ears to see my daughter so happy with her tutor. She may now begin to not hate Algebra 1. Thank you Lauren!

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16 lessons

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