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Maria S.

50/hour

MS in Geography | GIS & Remote Sensing Tutor | ArcGIS, QGIS, Python, R

5.0 (17)

31 hours tutoring

Response time: 18 minutes

I have 5 years of academic and professional experience in GIS and remote sensing, including 2 years as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Florida State University GIS Lab. I teach spatial analysis, raster and vector workflows, and...

Robert B.

75/hour

GIS Professional - Project Manager - Location Intelligence - Aerospace

5.0 (48)

225 hours tutoring

I have a bachelors degree in environmental science and management with a concentration in geospatial science. I have worked with the EPA, non-profits, and consulting firms to provide a wide array of GIS support. In the past I have tutored...

Great intro to GIS session

Robert was very helpful in introducing me to some topics in GIS. I appreciated his insight and expertise pertaining to the need of my project. I would recommend working with Robert - Anna

Edward V.

45/hour

GIS for Design & Planning Instructor with Architectural Experience

5.0 (4)

16 hours tutoring

I teach GIS as a design-analysis tool in university courses, where students map spatial data and translate contextual findings into architectural or planning decisions. My professional work includes using GIS for site analysis,...

Scott J.

40/hour

Retired College Professor for Tutoring and Advising

5.0 (12)

60 hours tutoring

Recognized in 2008 as Maryland's Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation, I have developed and delivered lectures, labs, and professional workshops in Introduction to GIS, Intermediate GIS, Advanced GIS, Problem...

Knowledgable and Patient Tutor

Scott taught me a lot for my GIS class. He went step-by-step guiding me on how to complete my homework. He didn't just go fast and complete it right away, he took the time to always explain what was happening in each step and neve... - Patrick, 6 lessons with Scott

Amos M.

40/hour

PhD candiate in Geoinformatics

5.0 (2)

32 hours tutoring

I hold a Master of science in Geographical Information Science (GIS) and I'm currently pursing a PhD in the same field. My specialty is spatial analysis and modeling using statistical methods. I also have a thorough knowledge of and...

Dawn P.

40/hour

Ph.D.-level coursework in GIS using MATLAB

5.0 (19)

75 hours tutoring

Ph.D.-level coursework in GIS using MATLAB in the Public Policy department of UC-Berkeley. My Ph.D. dissertation also uses GIS through both MATLAB, ArcGIS, Python, and STATA.

Steve M.

160/hour

Archaeology PhD with extensive GIS experience

5.0 (37)

390 hours tutoring

I have a doctorate in Central Asian Archaeology from University College London with extensive experience with fieldwork, proposal writing, and teaching. I have particular expertise in GIS, Remote Sensing, archaeological survey, and...

Good connect on GIS / Archaeology

Productive conversation and learning regarding GIS with specific applications in Archaeology. Found the insights from the dialog very helpful and it provided me some validation of previous research as well. - Jeremy

Nick L.

75/hour

GIS Tutor | Experienced in ArcGIS, QGIS, and Spatial Analysis

5.0 (9)

82 hours tutoring

I am an Urban Studies major at Columbia, offering tutoring in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with hands-on experience in platforms like ArcGIS, QGIS, and Google Earth Engine. My background includes applying GIS to urban...

Fereshteh G.

69/hour

PhD Civil Engineer & Water Resources Expert | Flood Modeling & GIS Spe

5.0 (42)

49 hours tutoring

I am a Water Resources Engineer with extensive expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and GIS applications. Currently, I work at the Illinois State Water Survey supporting FEMA Risk MAP floodplain modeling and groundwater sustainability...

Jeremy B.

50/hour

M.S. Environmental Scientist with 7+ Years GIS Experience

Response time: 15 minutes

I'm experienced in ecological field research and high-level ecological data modeling. I have 7+ years of professional and academic experience with GIS mapping, adding layers, interpolations, heat maps, vegetation management, and remote...

Jeremy B

Jeremy was great at helping my son prepare for AP Environmental Science. He was well prepared and effective with breaking down the challenging data skills he will need. He thoroughly understands the class requirements and skills n... - Ted

Tyler H.

65/hour

MS in Geographic Information Science and Technology. GIS Analyst

5.0 (1)

7 hours tutoring

In ArcGIS Pro, I know how to create maps, create data, use tools, and construct some models. I am also published in a remote sensing journal, where I also used GIS heavily, particularly with the collection and further analysis of the...

Great Support with GIS

Tyler was a great tutor. He helped me understand GIS concepts more clearly and showed me how to work with data in different ways. His help going in the right direction for my assignment his support is Greatly appreciated. - Evan

Ian H.

125/hour

MS in Geographic Information Science and Technology from Georgia Tech

5.0 (189)

1,121 hours tutoring

I have more than 5 years of applied experience with GIS, including designing large scale research and analytics projects. I’m proficient in ArcGIS Pro and have ample experience with other platforms, including QGIS, GRASS & GDAL with...

Excellent Teacher

Ian is an excellent tutor in microeconomics, as well as, engineering economics. He has been able to simplify complex concepts, and he is patience in working through problems. Ian has been a great help and influence in building my ... - Elizabeth , 14 lessons with Ian

Jennifer S.

60/hour

Senior GIS Specialist with 20 Years of Professional Experience

5.0 (119)

354 hours tutoring

In my professional life, I lead and mentor a team of 9 GIS Analysts and serve as the primary technical expert for designing and implementing GIS analyses to support public and private sector clients. I have both a B.A. in...

Great tutor!

Jennifer helped me tremendously with my Intro to GIS class. She answered all my questions with in depth explanations, and taught me how to operate ArcGIS better. She was very understanding and worked with my schedule very well. Sh... - Lisabeth, 8 lessons with Jennifer

Brian W.

99/hour

Urban Geographer with 6 years of experience

5.0 (424)

1,090 hours tutoring

Response time: 19 minutes

I got my GIS certification from the University of Illinois Springfield in 2016 and my Urban Planning Masters in 2022. Over the last 6 years, I've done network analyses, route mapping, and lots of hands-on fieldwork with ArcGIS Pro,...

Amazing Tutor!

Brian was very helpful with my GIS assignment and provided me with additional information that I will be able to use in the future. I highly recommend using Brian as a tutor! - Sally, 2 lessons with Brian

Michael S.

39/hour

GIS Analyst with 4 Years of Professional Experience, M.S. in Geography

5.0 (104)

388 hours tutoring

I have worked full-time as a GIS analyst for the City-Parish of Baton Rouge since 2021. I have B.A. and M.S. degrees in Geography, and am about to start my PhD. I have taught 4000-level and 7000-level GIS courses at Louisiana State...

GIS Applications

Michael S. was professional and knowledgeable about the GIS field. He walked me through the application process and answered and follow up questions I had about the ArcGISPro program. - Ryan

Amin A.

50/hour

Tutor who has earned a degree in Geographic Information Systems

5.0 (74)

325 hours tutoring

Response time: 30 minutes

I have over nine years practical experience in the Geo-Spatial industry. I have access to some resources of the subject matter (like ArcGIS Online and QGIS desktop) that I can use to explain and demonstrate a concept to a student understanding. I...

Amin saved my life!!!!

I wouldn't have even started the homework without his tutoring!! He was really helpful :) He is an outstanding tutor who genuinely cares about their students' success. I'm grateful for all his support and guidance. I highly recomm... - MJ

Jill N.

75/hour

MS GIS

5.0 (534)

2,508 hours tutoring

I'm currently working on a PhD in Geoinformatics and as part of that I'll receive an MS in GIS after one more semester. I've taken graduate level courses that introduce GIS and Remote Sensing. I have experience in...

Great tutor with a well-organized and helpful plan.

Jill is a wonderful AP Environmental Science who understands the material and is helping us get ready for the AP exam. She not only explains each topic clearly, but also provides practice material to supplement the lessons during ... - Syndy, 9 lessons with Jill

Patrick S.

55/hour

GIS Professional with 3+ years of experience

4.9 (44)

133 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

As a GIS Professional I have worked in both the Tech field and NGO/Non-Profit sector. I was fortunate to work as a contracted GIS Technician for Apple where I was part of the Apple Maps Department. Before my time at Apple I did...

Informative and helpful

Patrick is invaluable and informative in the GIS field. I believe his guidance will allow me to land a permanent role in the GIS field. Highly recommend going with him if you have any GIS or programming questions. - Youssef

Saad B.

45/hour

GIS 5 Years of Experience

4.9 (338)

1,320 hours tutoring

I am a passionate Data Scientist/Analyst specializing it GIS (GIS certification) centric projects. I have worked on multitude of GIS projects related to mapping, remote sensing, environmental sciences, climatology,...

Very knowledgeable and respectful tutor! Worked with my son on his final project!

My son thoroughly enjoyed working with Saad and said he was patient and understanding. My son stated Saad made things plain and simple for my son to understand the GIS mapping project. If I were you I would hire Saad to help with ... - Robert, 5 lessons with Saad

Bethany H.

40/hour

GISP with 15+ years public & private sector GIS experience

4.9 (124)

404 hours tutoring

I am a Geographical Information Systems professional (GISP) with experience helping new GIS professionals and students gain valuable hands-on skills with ESRI's suite of GIS software. I also love to create ESRI story maps and I...

I KNOW STUFF NOW!!! :D

Bethany was super patient with my repetitive questioning for my class projects (GIS and geostatistics) and showed me WAY more than the tutorials did. I have signed up with her multiple times and am grasping the stuff I need to fas... - Myriah, 10 lessons with Bethany

Mohsin R.

50/hour

GIS Specialist with 6+ Years of Experience

4.9 (154)

539 hours tutoring

I have a graduate certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing. I use this program extensively in research collaborations and teach GIS and Remote Sensing to college and university students all over the U.S.

Patient, Flexible and Incredibly Knowledgeable

Mohsin is an incredible tutor who has a lot of experience, both academically and professionally. He helped me throughout my Master's of Science program, which I frankly would not have been able to get through without his help. He ... - Stacey, 2 lessons with Mohsin

Lisa H.

80/hour

Geographic Information Systems (GIS): It's A Whole New Challenge

4.8 (828)

2,691 hours tutoring

I have a Geographical Information Science Associate Certification (completed in May 2016, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA). My skills range from Geographic Information System (GIS), Data Analysis, Geocoding, Remote Sensing and...

Really glad to have met Lisa and the lesson was excellent

Lisa gave me an overview of the GIS platforms that could be used for building transportation networks. She is an expert in GIS and could tailor her knowledge to what might be needed in a transport context very quickly. I w... - Sarah, 2 lessons with Lisa

Sharon C.

34/hour

Emergency management specialist with 2 years experience using Arcgis

4.8 (269)

990 hours tutoring

I have used GIS software at work. Important in mapping out the effects of disasters on survivors, everyone at my Agency had to have basic knowledge of GIS concepts. I helped to set up Maps that one can use to find the greatest number...

Masterful Teaching: A Tutor Who Turns Knowledge into Understanding with Exceptional Clarity

Sharon is patient, knowledgeable, and able to transmit information and detailed instructions calmly. She gives clear direction and empowers you to identify what needs to be done and how to accomplish it! - Christina

Ryan H.

65/hour

GIS Specialist in the Agriculture and Natural Resources field

4.7 (15)

59 hours tutoring

As a GIS Specialist I support and train 8 field office on the daily operation with ArcGIS. Some of the duties involved are running GIS queries, digitizing field boundaries, cleaning up geometry issues with line work, orthorectifying...

Excellent tutor!

Ryan helped me with digitizing shapes over raster files and converting them to kml for use in Google Earth. He was extremely helpful and patient and very knowledgeable with the GIS function. Would definitely recommend, he was awes... - Julie

Sudeera W.

55/hour

PhD Specializing in GIS, Geospatial Modeling & Machine Learning

4.5 (2)

6 hours tutoring

I hold a PhD with a strong background in geospatial modeling, image analysis, and machine learning, allowing me to teach both foundational GIS concepts and advanced analytical workflows. My professional experience includes serving as a...

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Brandon helped me with calculations on arc GIS and creating maps and labels and literally anything dealing with arc GIS

Justin P.

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John was very knowledgeable, patient and flexible. It was obvious he enjoys teaching, and he was able to answer my GIS questions, and also go beyond by providing the "why" as to how GIS functions. I highly recommend!

Konjo A.

3 GIS lessons

I have started class with Wendy with no background lesson or knowledge on GIS. I have learned benefits and applications of GIS and basic preparation to do GIS projects! She is a great teacher with a great skill to prepare a follow up documents and references! I am motivated and ready to apply what Learn! Thank you very much Wendy!

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How would you define GIS in your own words?

GIS stands for Geographic Information Sytems which involves mapping data, spatial analysis and statistics, remote sensing, analyzing high altitude and...

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GIS, or Geographic Information System, is a technology that creates digital maps by layering geographic data, enabling users to identify patterns, relationships, and trends related to space and location. It combines hardware, software, data, and expertise to analyze spatial information, with popular tools like Esri’s ArcGIS and open-source QGIS providing powerful mapping and analysis capabilities. Learning GIS enables professionals to make data-driven decisions in fields like urban planning, environmental conservation, agriculture, emergency response, and transportation.

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