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Experienced Tutor in High School and College Level Mathematics
Hi, I’m Alex! I have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science. I graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.9 and a Math GPA of 3.8, earning As in all of the introductory math courses, including Calculus 1/2/3, Linear...
Hi, I’m Alex! I have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science. I graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.9 and a Math GPA of 3.8, earning As in all of the introductory math courses, including Calculus 1/2/3, Linear...

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Math & statistics instructor at your service!
I've taught math and statistics classes at the college level. There's no substitute for hard work, but sometimes additional instruction in a private setting can make all the difference! I provide helpful math tutoring for West Des Moines and...
I've taught math and statistics classes at the college level. There's no substitute for hard work, but sometimes additional instruction in a private setting can make all the difference! I provide helpful math tutoring for West Des Moines and...
We have been very pleased with Richard's tutoring! Our daughter is developing the skills she was lacking all due to the time he has spent with her. We are very happy with our choice! Update: In just a few weeks of tutoring our ... - Stacie , 15 lessons with Richard

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Masters in Elementary SPED
I am an Elementary Special Education Teacher turned Stay-At-Home-Mom! I have a Masters Degree in Special Education and have my Instructional Strategist I and II. I have been teaching small group and 1:1 lessons for 8 years and have been tutoring...
I am an Elementary Special Education Teacher turned Stay-At-Home-Mom! I have a Masters Degree in Special Education and have my Instructional Strategist I and II. I have been teaching small group and 1:1 lessons for 8 years and have been tutoring...

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Former Engineer Specializing in Math Tutoring
Hello I'm Isaac. My education background includes a bachelor's in Construction Engineering and master's in Civil Engineering at Iowa State University. Upon graduation I entered the workforce as a geotechnical engineer and acquired 11.5 years...
Hello I'm Isaac. My education background includes a bachelor's in Construction Engineering and master's in Civil Engineering at Iowa State University. Upon graduation I entered the workforce as a geotechnical engineer and acquired 11.5 years...
Isaac has tutored my son for years, and has helped him from Algebra 2 through Calculus. Isaac is easy to communicate with, flexible, encouraging, and always in a good mood. He is able to explain topics from multiple perspectives... - Rebecca, 262 lessons with Isaac

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Bonjour! French, ESL, English, Flute tutor available
Bonjour! My name is Jodie. I am looking for students to tutor in French, ESL, English and the flute. I have experience tutoring French and ESL. I am also qualified to tutor English and flute. I have been playing the flute for almost 25 years....
Bonjour! My name is Jodie. I am looking for students to tutor in French, ESL, English and the flute. I have experience tutoring French and ESL. I am also qualified to tutor English and flute. I have been playing the flute for almost 25 years....

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Got Math?
I have tutored over 1000 hours in subjects ranging from Pre-Algebra to College level Statistics and Calculus. I have also helped many students prepare for SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT and ASVAB tests. I have a BS in Mathematics from Grand View in Des...
I have tutored over 1000 hours in subjects ranging from Pre-Algebra to College level Statistics and Calculus. I have also helped many students prepare for SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT and ASVAB tests. I have a BS in Mathematics from Grand View in Des...
Richard is a great tutor. He not only helped our son better understand the concepts and processes needed for Algebra, he also taught the importance of doing work beyond the school assignment. This was very helpful in preparing for... - Glenn, 17 lessons with Richard
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Ivy League expert in Calculus, Probability and Linear Algebra
I am a Berkeley/Princeton educated tutor with 10 years of experience teaching all college math subjects. Unlike a lot of other tutors, I have the educator mindset rather than the student mindset, and I can break down complicated math concepts down...
I am a Berkeley/Princeton educated tutor with 10 years of experience teaching all college math subjects. Unlike a lot of other tutors, I have the educator mindset rather than the student mindset, and I can break down complicated math concepts down...
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

Northwestern Law Grad - LSAT (173, 99th%) - Personalized Lessons!
I was born in South Florida, but my work and family have taken me to sunny Long Beach, California. I attended Northwestern University for both undergraduate and law school and hold a B.A. and a J.D. from the institution. I lived in Italy for two...
I was born in South Florida, but my work and family have taken me to sunny Long Beach, California. I attended Northwestern University for both undergraduate and law school and hold a B.A. and a J.D. from the institution. I lived in Italy for two...
With Matt's guidance, I raised my score by about 20 points within two months. He was always professional, engaging, and personable during our lessons. However, the schedule that he creates for you should be followed strictly if ... - Jerry, 10 lessons with Matthew

Calculus, SAT, ACT, GRE Expert with B.S./M.S. in Math
I have been teaching mathematics for 20+ years and love what I do! Currently employed as a data scientist, I give math tutorials on my free time. I am a subject matter expert in the following: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Precalculus,...
I have been teaching mathematics for 20+ years and love what I do! Currently employed as a data scientist, I give math tutorials on my free time. I am a subject matter expert in the following: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Precalculus,...
My daughter has been tutored by Mr. Robin for more than 2 years. She is in 11th grade right now. We just got her SAT score yesterday (she took SAT in October). She got 100% correct in math part. She is currently taking AP calculus... - Karen, 88 lessons with Robin

Experienced Tutor - Special Needs/Accelerated/All Ages
My main professional interests are teaching and language, and I have degrees in linguistics and special education. I have taught and tutored across the core subject areas of math, science, social studies, and English, as well as computer literacy,...
My main professional interests are teaching and language, and I have degrees in linguistics and special education. I have taught and tutored across the core subject areas of math, science, social studies, and English, as well as computer literacy,...
James tutored our 2nd grader in math for 15 lessons in the Spring/Summer of 2nd grade, and covered many topics from addition and subtraction, through data collection and multiplication. Long story short, James is great and we h... - Mike, 14 lessons with James

Experienced AP and College Calculus and Physics Tutor
I have a passion for explaining math in a way that is easy to understand. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college math and science for about 15 years. I have a background in hydraulic engineering but am currently teaching high...
I have a passion for explaining math in a way that is easy to understand. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college math and science for about 15 years. I have a background in hydraulic engineering but am currently teaching high...
Jennifer is the BEST AP Physics and AP Calculus Tutor, hands down. She takes concepts that are very challenging and breaks them down into simple parts. She is patient, encouraging, and inspiring! I took AP Calculus B/C last year a... - Ross, 81 lessons with Jennifer

Registered Securities Principal
I have a degree in Economics from Butler University. I graduated in 2011. Since that time, I have worked for a number of registered broker-dealer firms as well as SEC registered investment advisory firms. I currently hold six securities licenses....
I have a degree in Economics from Butler University. I graduated in 2011. Since that time, I have worked for a number of registered broker-dealer firms as well as SEC registered investment advisory firms. I currently hold six securities licenses....
Austin is very Knowledgeable. Passed the Series 7 with his help. Highly recommend. Went over the important areas of the exam. Thank you for everything you did to help me on my path! - Devan, 2 lessons with Austin

Exceptionally Friendly Math, English, and Science Tutor
Hi! My name is Karen and I enjoy working with students to increase their understanding of English, math and science. I have a degree in Engineering and almost 30 years of experience in working with students of all ages, levels and backgrounds....
Hi! My name is Karen and I enjoy working with students to increase their understanding of English, math and science. I have a degree in Engineering and almost 30 years of experience in working with students of all ages, levels and backgrounds....
Karen is such an incredible, knowledgeable, patient, and intelligent teacher. My daughter (5th grade) has only had 3 lessons and is so confident in her abilities now. I highly recommend Karen as a tutor! - Melanie, 11 lessons with Karen

LSAT, Law School Admissions, Essay Writing, Literature, Proofreading
I am a law school graduate with a JD and an additional certificate of concentration in international law and emphasis in business law. In addition to courses such as international business transactions, business entities, payment systems, and land...
I am a law school graduate with a JD and an additional certificate of concentration in international law and emphasis in business law. In addition to courses such as international business transactions, business entities, payment systems, and land...
I had an incredible experience working with Amanda as my LSAT and law school admissions consultant. I first reached out to her after receiving a lower score than I had hoped for. With limited time to retake the test and submit app... - Alexis, 65 lessons with Amanda

Financial Accounting, CPA Exam, and QuickBooks Tutor
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...
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...
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, 15 lessons with Robert

Veterinarian Tutor with Broad Biology & Medicine Background.
I graduated veterinary school in 2004 and was a practicing veterinarian for 15 years. My experience is diverse, having worked in hospitals, animal shelters and emergency medicine and I have a passion, above all, for client education. I loved...
I graduated veterinary school in 2004 and was a practicing veterinarian for 15 years. My experience is diverse, having worked in hospitals, animal shelters and emergency medicine and I have a passion, above all, for client education. I loved...
Fara is a great tutor, and I strongly recommend her! I was struggling in veterinary school. I started tutoring with Fara and improved my test scores by 20%. Fara has helped me with veterinary topics from clinical scenarios, clinic... - Cierra, 407 lessons with Fara

Tutor Specializing in Economics and Statistics
I graduated with a BA in Economics and a minor in Mathematics in 2015 from Vassar College. In 2021, I earned a masters degree in Economics from Stanford, and I have also taken PhD level coursework in the field. Over the course of my academic...
I graduated with a BA in Economics and a minor in Mathematics in 2015 from Vassar College. In 2021, I earned a masters degree in Economics from Stanford, and I have also taken PhD level coursework in the field. Over the course of my academic...
Kevin is extremely knowledgeable about Stata and econometric concepts. I've had multiple sessions with him already. Super patient as well (a real plus for people learning to understand econometrics concepts and Stata more)! - Xander, 32 lessons with Kevin

Native Spanish Speaker and Elementary Math Teacher
Hello! My name is Juan C G. I'm a Spanish native speaker. I was born in Mexico City, and I attended the University of Mexico (UNAM) with a major in Civil Engineering. I have been teaching Math since I graduated from College in 1997. I started...
Hello! My name is Juan C G. I'm a Spanish native speaker. I was born in Mexico City, and I attended the University of Mexico (UNAM) with a major in Civil Engineering. I have been teaching Math since I graduated from College in 1997. I started...
Juan provided an excellent short-term Spanish program to prepare my daughter for her school test. His lessons were not only fun but also well-structured, with additional homework that helped her study more efficiently. Thanks to h... - Tomo, 7 lessons with Juan

Summer Math Enrichment and Tutor (Elem. Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I)
I currently tutor students in Elementary math, from 1st to 6th grade, Prealgebra (Pre-Algebra) 7th-8th, and Algebra 1. When tutoring a child that is currently in grades kindergarten through 6th grade, I test the child's skills in the four...
I currently tutor students in Elementary math, from 1st to 6th grade, Prealgebra (Pre-Algebra) 7th-8th, and Algebra 1. When tutoring a child that is currently in grades kindergarten through 6th grade, I test the child's skills in the four...

K-6 Math specialist for 30 years
I have recently retired from teaching in Ashtabula Area City Schools. Although I have taught many subjects, my start was as a Title 1 math instructor for 4 years servicing k-6 students. I have taught math in all grades under my certificate....
I have recently retired from teaching in Ashtabula Area City Schools. Although I have taught many subjects, my start was as a Title 1 math instructor for 4 years servicing k-6 students. I have taught math in all grades under my certificate....

Computer Science Professor for AP Computer Science A, DBMS & SQL, Java
I am Vijayalakshmi, but you can call me Viji. I am an adjunct computer science professor in a leading community college in Indiana. I completed my Masters of Computer Applications in 2005. I have 6 years of experience in online tutoring and 12...
I am Vijayalakshmi, but you can call me Viji. I am an adjunct computer science professor in a leading community college in Indiana. I completed my Masters of Computer Applications in 2005. I have 6 years of experience in online tutoring and 12...
Vijji is teaching computer science to my son. My son had to switch schools and he missed few concepts in his transition, Very happy to find Vijji and she is excellent and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend students looking ... - Julia, 4 lessons with Vijayalakshmi

MOS Certified Excel Expert Who Wants to Help
I was in the Reference and Genealogy departments for a public library for 20 years and it was so much fun! I loved meeting people where they were and helping them find the answers they looked for. Part of helping people included teaching computer...
I was in the Reference and Genealogy departments for a public library for 20 years and it was so much fun! I loved meeting people where they were and helping them find the answers they looked for. Part of helping people included teaching computer...
Im so thankful for Kelly's approach to tutoring. She listens carefully to find where I can get the biggest bang for my buck. Each session I have at minimum one new skill to use at my day job that increases my job efficiency and en... - Ruth, 13 lessons with Kelly

BA Exercise Science; BA Kinesiology; ACSM CPT; 40+ Years in fitness
Hi, my name is Doug Warner. I graduated with a 4.0 GPA in Exercise Science and Kinesiology. I am a certified ACSM CPT I have spent 40 plus years in the industry. As a personal trainer the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and nutrition are...
Hi, my name is Doug Warner. I graduated with a 4.0 GPA in Exercise Science and Kinesiology. I am a certified ACSM CPT I have spent 40 plus years in the industry. As a personal trainer the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and nutrition are...

Polish Language Teacher/Tutor
I am a native Polish speaker with over 10 years of experience teaching Polish language. I work with learners at all levels—from complete beginners to advanced—online, in person, and at major U.S. universities. I hold an MA in Foreign Language...
I am a native Polish speaker with over 10 years of experience teaching Polish language. I work with learners at all levels—from complete beginners to advanced—online, in person, and at major U.S. universities. I hold an MA in Foreign Language...

Raise Your ACT Reading & Science Scores Fast
As a certified teacher with over a decade of classroom experience and five years specializing in ACT Science and Reading prep, I help students raise their scores with a clear, step-by-step game plan. No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just proven...
As a certified teacher with over a decade of classroom experience and five years specializing in ACT Science and Reading prep, I help students raise their scores with a clear, step-by-step game plan. No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just proven...
If I have to describe Michael in one line.: "Outstanding ACT Science Tutor – Consistent, Strategic, and Results-Driven" After working with several tutors and seeing little to no progress, we were fortunate to find this exceptiona... - Ramya, 9 lessons with Michael
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