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Kristy V.

60/hour

Hickory, NC

Experienced Computer/Web Programming Tutor | 25+ Years of Teaching

5.0 (1497)

4,963 hours tutoring

Response time: 20 minutes

I hold a PhD in Computer Science (CS) and an MS in Mathematics. I have over 15 years of experience teaching computer science, web development, and mathematics at the university level, and I have received two awards for Outstanding Teaching...

Knowledgeable, Accessible, Commited

Kristy has been extremely helpful with assisting me learn and complete assignments using HTML, CSS, JavaScript. I have met with her throughout the entire semester and have built a positive rapport. She is committed to her student... - Esther, 25 lessons with Kristy

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Minh N.

240/hour

High School Math/SAT/Calculus Tutor - UCI Alumni - Double Bachelor's

5.0 (695)

3,375 hours tutoring

Response time: 27 minutes

In 2020, I graduated cum laude from the University of California, Irvine with my B.S. in Pure Mathematics, B.A. in Business Economics, and minor in Statistics. I was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, which is offered to only 5% of graduating seniors...

Flawless tutor - 800 mark in SAT Math with 6 sessions!

I had countless lessons with several tutors and academies, but I never encountered a tutor like Minh. He is honestly the best SAT Maths tutor you will find. I started my first lesson in February, and I increased my score from 740 ... - Jiwon, 6 lessons with Minh

Andrew K.

50/hour

Stanford Grad Specializing in College Consulting, SAT Prep & Math

5.0 (21)

70 hours tutoring

I recently graduated from Stanford University with a degree in data science and a concentration in education. I started tutoring through the National Honor Society in high school and have continued since, mostly one-on-one with middle and high...

Erin D.

160/hour

Experienced and Attentive AP Chemistry and Chemistry Tutor

5.0 (583)

2,657 hours tutoring

Hey there! I'm Erin - experienced Chemistry and AP Chemistry teacher, and AP reader turned tutor. I love helping students learn and enjoy chemistry. I've been teaching for over twelve years and have found great ways to explain content to students...

Efficient, reliable, knowledgeable AP Chem tutor

We found Erin when my daughter had a high school AP Chemistry class and a teacher with a style that didn’t work for her at all. Instead of lecturing, the teacher left the students to learn on their own and just come to him with qu... - Robert, 31 lessons with Erin

Thaddeus R.

60/hour

Patient and Fun Spanish/French tutor. Test prep, homework help, & more

5.0 (2667)

8,946 hours tutoring

Response time: 14 minutes

Let's be honest...You are the captain of your ship. You have goals. Whether you realize them or not. Maybe your goal is to simply pass a test. Maybe you just want help with some homework. Maybe it's just to get through that dreaded Spanish/French...

10/10 Thaddeus is the man for the job

I worked with Thaddeus to get through my Spanish 202 class, which was the last class I needed before I graduated. Safe to say I passed! It is absolutely all thanks to the fantastic help offered to me by having Thaddeus as my tutor... - Kori, 5 lessons with Thaddeus

Amanda W.

95/hour

LSAT, Law School Admissions, Essay Writing, Literature, Proofreading

5.0 (441)

3,093 hours tutoring

I am a law school graduate, holding a Doctor of Jurisprudence with an additional Certificate of Concentration in International Law and Business Law. My legal education includes advanced coursework in international business transactions, business...

Incredible Guidance Throughout the Law School Admissions Process

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

Deborah T.

75/hour

Patient and Experienced Middle/High School Math Teacher

5.0 (533)

2,796 hours tutoring

Response time: 58 minutes

I am currently a middle school and high school math teacher and love teaching, math, and people. I've been tutoring or teaching people most of my life and wanted to be a teacher since middle school (a very long time ago)! I enjoy showing students...

Excellent tutor

My son has been in tutoring with Deborah for about 2 years now and she has helped him improve his PSAT math score over 200 points since 9th grade. She also helped him pass the TSI, college readiness test for Texas as a 10th grader... - Allison, 122 lessons with Deborah

Zakiyyah M.

72/hour

Expert Math, Physics, and Engineering Tutor! Let's Succeed Together!

5.0 (410)

2,020 hours tutoring

Response time: 23 minutes

** Please do not contact me requesting I take your exam or schedule a session during your online exam** Hello to all my future students and parents! I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and...

Excellent Math Tutor!!

Ms. Zakiyyah is exceptional as a tutor. By the end of the first session, my son's confidence in math was on the way back up. Ms. Zakiyyah quickly figured out what my son did or did not know, and started on problems that would give... - Roland, 28 lessons with Zakiyyah

Ricky H.

160/hour

Physics & Math Tutor, Columbia Grad, 15+ Years of Experience

5.0 (837)

2,174 hours tutoring

Response time: 15 minutes

Hi! I'm Ricky, and I love teaching! I have a B.A. in Physics, an M.A. in Math Education, and over 15 years of teaching experience, formerly as a classroom teacher and now as an independent tutor. I specialize in the following subjects: Physics...

Excellent Tutor!

Ricky started tutoring physics to our 11th grader in April and her grades have substantially increased! We like him so much that he is now tutoring her in algebra 2 as well. We tried a few other tutors and our daughter just didn’... - Robyn, 33 lessons with Ricky

Agnieszka M.

45/hour

Polish Language Teacher/Tutor

5.0 (383)

695 hours tutoring

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...

Jennifer M.

425/hour

Experienced AP and College Calculus and Physics Tutor

5.0 (1709)

7,491 hours tutoring

Response time: 4 minutes

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...

Miracle Worker! From a B+ to an A in Honors Physics

My child just crushed a hugely important final exam, which improved his class grade and his college prospects, and it's all thanks to Jennifer. I found Jennifer somewhat last-minute to prep for the Physics AP exam, and we switched... - Inna A, 18 lessons with Jennifer

Tyler P.

350/hour

Yale, UCSF, Cornell & Columbia | Interview Prep: MD, PA, NP, Nursing

5.0 (80)

215 hours tutoring

Response time: 23 minutes

I help you stop sounding like an applicant and start sounding like a future colleague. QUICK FACTS: - YALE, UCSF, CORNELL & COLUMBIA | THE INSIDER EDGE: Get the perspective of an expert who has worked within the nation’s most elite medical...

5-Star Interview Prep!

I cannot express enough how incredible my experience with Tyler was. From day one, he was incredibly supportive and motivating. His guidance helped me transform my answers from good to A+ quality, and he provided insightful feedba... - Bella, 13 lessons with Tyler

Ingrid M.

250/hour

Transform Your Math with a Veteran Teacher, UC Berkeley Math BA

5.0 (1213)

6,712 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

My work with students over the last 20 years helps me to pinpoint what students struggle with. I am able to address their math needs and patiently guide them to the next level. First, we break down what they need for their tests. Then I...

Highly recommended math teacher

Ingrid has been an incredible help for my 7th grader in getting ahead in Algebra, and I couldn’t be happier that we found her. She took the time to thoroughly discuss my child’s needs and our goals, ensuring she was well-informed ... - Joyce, 33 lessons with Ingrid

Jason J.

220/hour

Expert Tutor for Series 3, 7, 9, 10, 63, 65, 66 & Career Development

5.0 (707)

2,300 hours tutoring

Response time: 58 minutes

Hi there! I’m Jason, and I bring over 14 years of experience in the fast-paced financial industry along with a true passion for teaching. I graduated with a degree in Business from New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering and have...

Wish I Started Sooner!

I started studying for the Series 7 in August of ’25 using Kaplan. Five months, two failed attempts, and nearly $1,000 in exam fees later, I realized the way I was studying just wasn’t working. I googled “Series 7 tutor” and came ... - Hayden, 5 lessons with Jason

Fara G.

150/hour

Veterinarian Tutor with Broad Biology & Medicine Background.

5.0 (350)

2,128 hours tutoring

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...

Knowledgeable and perfect tutor for veterinary studies

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, 458 lessons with Fara

Zachary C.

92/hour

Math and Physics tutor

5.0 (503)

1,596 hours tutoring

Zach is a tutor with experience tutoring college students in integral and differential calculus and both calculus-based and algebra-based physics. He got his Bachelor of Science degree in 2011, majoring in Geology and double minoring in Physics...

Abigail C.

280/hour

Perfect Score SAT Math, Algebra 2, Precalc, Calculus & Geometry Tutor

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5.0 (5357)

18,030 hours tutoring

Response time: 1 minute

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 16 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany...

Excellent SAT Math Prep - Highly Recommend!

Abigail was phenomenal in preparing my son for the SAT math section. With just a handful of focused sessions the week before the test, she helped my son achieve a perfect 800 score. Abigail clearly knew how to identify key areas f... - Anna, 2 lessons with Abigail

Ehsan S.

35/hour

Be Inspired & Enrich Your Knowledge During the Summer! PreK to 8 Math

Response time: 18 minutes

Unlock Your Math Potential This Summer! Are you or your child looking to get ahead in math or catch up on concepts that may have been missed during the school year? Look no further! As a dedicated and experienced math tutor, I am excited to...

Aidan C.

100/hour

Experienced Math Tutor Specializing in Calculus

5.0 (464)

2,740 hours tutoring

Response time: 30 minutes

Hi, I'm Aidan! I graduated Magna Cum Laude from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo with a B.S. in Mathematics and a focus in Computer Science. During my time studying Mathematics I have interacted and learned from countless...

Been a great help

From the student - Over the course of a year, Aidan has seen me through the highs and lows of calculus. The first time I started learning calculus, I had no confidence in my abilities. Nevertheless, anytime I ever seemed confused ... - Uma, 104 lessons with Aidan

Timothy S.

350/hour

The Tutor I Always Wish I Had

5.0 (559)

2,192 hours tutoring

Response time: 31 minutes

I am a 99th percentile test taker who routinely helps students reach their fullest potential on a test and, in many cases, perform better than I ever have. The LSAT is a test that requires those who take it to think in a particular way. As...

LSAT / / Life-changing Tutor

Some rock solid numbers: from the mid 150s on my first practice test all the way to a score in the high 170s on the actual exam. I could not have achieved my score without Tim. Before starting our lessons, I had been studying for ... - Kristina, 37 lessons with Timothy

Heidi K.

30/hour

Fun and Interactive Language Arts, Piano, and Elementary Math Tutor

5.0 (412)

1,873 hours tutoring

Hello! I'm Heidi, and I have always had a love for teaching! I graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and was the valedictorian of my class. I believe teaching should be done in a fun, engaging way that helps...

Fun, patient and flexible

Heidi teaches both of my children who are on different levels in piano and have different learning styles. After searching and meeting with a few tutors, my children chose Heidi for her personality, her easy going nature and most ... - Christianne, 189 lessons with Heidi

Michael W.

85/hour

Raise Your ACT Reading & Science Scores Fast

5.0 (123)

344 hours tutoring

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...

Exceptional ACT Science Tutor – 24 to 36 Transformation

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

Jon B.

150/hour

AP Biology Reader and Experienced Teacher Specializing in AP Biology

5.0 (276)

1,381 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

Hello! My name is Jon B. and I graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a bachelor’s degree in biology and then continued my education with a master’s degree in microbiology from the University of Florida. I fully understand that...

experienced AP Bio tutor

Jon is an excellent AP Bio tutor. My daughter is preparing for the AP Bio for this upcoming school year and Jon has been very helpful. Each session is very organized and starts with a quick review of the concepts that were taught ... - Mei, 45 lessons with Jon

Robin G.

125/hour

Calculus, SAT, ACT, GRE Expert with B.S./M.S. in Math

5.0 (1113)

4,525 hours tutoring

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,...

Best math tutor ever!

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

Austin B.

45/hour

Registered Securities Principal

5.0 (309)

713 hours tutoring

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....

Thank you Ausitn !

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

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