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The Best Computer Science Tutors in Illinois

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George Z.

25/hour

Saint Ann, MO

Expert Computer Science Tutor with Advanced Degree & Industry Experien

5.0 (32)

73 hours tutoring

My academic background includes a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) in Software Programming from Northeastern University China, obtained between March 2002 and April 2005. This educational experience has provided me with a robust foundation in...

Jacob I.

60/hour

Aurora, IL

Software Enginer with 7+years of experience Specializing in C#

5.0 (12)

17 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 minutes

I have worked as a Software Engineer/Developer for 7+ years across a few different industries. I studied Computer Science at Northern Illinois University. I have worked with many different languages but I specialize in C# and VB.net. I...

Zoa K.

60/hour

Chicago, IL

University Computer Science Instructor

5.0 (34)

66 hours tutoring

I have earned both a bachelor's and master's degree in computer science. I took a large variety of classes, including work in several different programming languages and many theory classes. I now teach in the CS department of a...

Fantastic Tutor

Zoa was extremely personable, knowledgeable and caring. She truly did a remarkable job. She was able to explain complex topics in a clear and understandable way and to guide through the necessary steps to gain a full understandin... - Neil

Eric S.

45/hour

Chicago, IL

WashU Computer Science Graduate

5.0 (8)

11 hours tutoring

I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a minor in computer science. Computer science and programming have since been a part of my daily life. I have gained experience in Python, Web development...

Knowledgeable and Professional Tutor

Eric is incredibly thorough, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in helping students succeed. He didn’t just correct grammar, he explained why certain changes would improve clarity and flow, and he helped me strengthen my ideas. ... - Zainab, 3 lessons with Eric

Larry S.

65/hour

Palatine, IL

Professor of Computer Science

5 hours tutoring

I am a professor of computer science, as well as an experienced software development leader with decades of experience in the field. I have taught courses in C++, C#, Java, Python, data structures, operating system, design, and software...

Daniel G.

50/hour

Urbana, IL

Student on course to getting a Computer Science & Mathematics degree

5.0 (32)

114 hours tutoring

I am a college student getting a degree in computer science. I have scored a 5 on the AP computer science test and have experience tutoring students who are looking on earning a similar result. In addition, I have experience building...

Fantastic tutor

Daniel is extremely patient and focused. He is able to quickly understand where the problem or confusion is for a student and then works alongside him or her to help the student figure it out, which is such a great way to learn. ... - Debbie, 12 lessons with Daniel

Alex S.

98/hour

Saint Louis, MO

professor, years of teaching and research experience

Response time: 2 minutes

Areas of expertise includes physics, math/differential equations, coding. Years of research experience in theoretical and computational science in and outside of academia.

Brilliant and patient tutor!!

There are topics that Alex has worked with me on in which only a handful of professors in the country are knowledgeable. He not only understands the material, he is an excellent teacher and I have learned much with him as my tutor... - Liv, 31 lessons with Alex

Pooya T.

100/hour

Skokie, IL

Computer Science Teacher

5.0 (8)

18 hours tutoring

Hi, I am Pooya. I taught two Computer Science courses, one introductory, and one advanced, for about two years in a high school in Wilmette, Illinois. The introductory course was on programming in Python, and the advanced course was on...

David C.

99/hour

Downers Grove, IL

8+ Years Experience in Java, C#, and More! Teaching 5+ years

5.0 (851)

2,639 hours tutoring

I have been teaching/tutoring computer science, specifically Java and Unity3D game development for 5 years thus far, with a total of over 8 years of experience. Currently the CEO and lead programmer of my own self-publishing game...

extremely knowledgeable and super easy to work with

I first reached out to David because I was having trouble with Unity. I met with him for an hour and a half and he was able to answer every single question I had in as much detail as I wanted. To this day, I have had countless les... - Peter, 47 lessons with David

Xiao D.

135/hour

Evanston, IL

PhD Computer Scientist | Data Science & Big Data Expert

4.8 (26)

106 hours tutoring

Response time: 26 minutes

I’m a PhD computer scientist with over 10 years of experience in data science, machine learning, and big data analytics. I’ve developed predictive models and scalable pipelines combining clinical, genomic, and imaging data, and architected...

Ivan Z.

35/hour

Chicago, IL

Master’s in Cybersecurity | Computer Science Specialist

5.0 (58)

183 hours tutoring

I hold a Master of Cyber Forensics and Security, where my computer science coursework included programming in Python, C++, and JavaScript, as well as data structures, algorithms, operating systems, database systems, and software engineering...

Excellent Tutor!!!

I had a 2 hour session with Ivan and it went very well! I am interested in getting into Information Technology, and wanted up my technology skills. I am not naturally tech-savvy, but Ivan explained everything I wanted to know ve... - Richard

Bill L.

75/hour

Chicago, IL

Senior software engineer in the trading industry, 10+ years tutoring

5.0 (31)

107 hours tutoring

Response time: 2 minutes

I have 10+ years of tutoring experience teaching coding (C, C++, Python, Java, Javascript, SQL), math (algebra to calculus), as well as prepping students for standardized exams (SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT) to a variety of experience levels and ages. Even...

Andrew L.

95/hour

Saint Louis, MO

B.S. in Computer Science, UC San Diego '17

5.0 (6)

18 hours tutoring

...My computer science journey began in middle school when I self-learned the basics of computer programming by creating an interactive game on a graphing calculator with my friends. I graduated from UC San Diego with a B.S. in Computer Science in ...

Lewis W.

400/hour

Elgin, IL

Expert Economics-Math Tutor (W&M/Oxford/Fed/CFA)(12 Years Credit)

5.0 (223)

1,122 hours tutoring

I have successfully completed Computer Science for Engineers, Computer Science 2: Object-Oriented C++, and Computer Science 3: Design Patterns and Algorithms. I have also completed Heterogenous Parallel Programming in the...

Great tutor, knows his material

Lewis is a tremendous tutor. He makes certain of your comprehension of the material. He sends a nice summary of the lesson after. Well worth it! Thanks Lewis. - Brian, 4 lessons with Lewis

Tom O.

50/hour

Naperville, IL

C++. Linux Bash, C, Java, ASM, MIPS,Tutor

4.8 (48)

112 hours tutoring

I am a Software Developer that has worked in the Silicon Valley for 25 years. I can provide tutoring on a technical level and also provide information about the actual work environments in the valley, including the challenges of working in high...

Well prepared and knowledgeable tutor

Tom was very well prepared for tutoring sessions with my daughter, even asking ahead of time for assignment notes. Tom was invested in success and was not just going through the motions. - Mark, 4 lessons with Tom

Kevin F.

89/hour

South Elgin, IL

Patient and Adaptable Swift & Computer Science Tutor

4.9 (97)

286 hours tutoring

I have a BS in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. I have developed for Apple platforms since 2013. I continually am learning new things to increase my knowledge of the field and grow as a developer.

Simply Amazing

Kevin was absolutely amazing!! He is a swift expert and really knows how to explain things in details. He is very patient and knows what it takes to get things to finally “click”. Thank you, Kevin. - Dwayne, 5 lessons with Kevin

John D.

45/hour

Willowbrook, IL

Visual Basic, Microsoft Office, Databases, General Computing

4.9 (100)

326 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

I am a passionate, versatile senior information technology manager with 15+ years of experience in all aspects of systems application development using Microsoft tools and technologies. Specifically, I have used Visual Basic as my choice of...

Superb Tutor

Mr. John D is an exceptional tutor. I reached out to John for help with an excel spreadsheet and he went above and beyond what was expected. He taught me how to do the formulas required for the spreadsheet that I was in dire need ... - Megan

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Alex A.

150/hour

Experienced Software Developer with a Desire to Teach Others

Response time: 25 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. ...

Great tutor and incredibly helpful. Sign up with him with confidence

Alex was incredibly kind and thorough with his explanations regarding Python. He helped expand my knowledge on concepts I was having issues with, in a timely manner, and made me feel valued as a student. I plan on using his expe... - Slade, 12 lessons with Alex

Justin Y.

80/hour

Student studying Computer Science

5.0 (47)

193 hours tutoring

I have been programming for 6+ years in multiple languages. Also, I have taken many courses from introduction to programming to AI/ML level graduate courses. Finally, I have competed in competitive programming contests such as USACO and Codeforce.

Jason L.

120/hour

Python, Computer Science and Physics Tutor

Response time: 16 minutes

In so doing, I will help propel you toward your life goals. I have experience tutoring students across a wide range of subjects and life stages, with particular expertise in computer science, computer programming, physics, and math....

Superior, Above-and-Beyond CS + Math Tutor

Jason is genuinely one of the best tutors I've had the pleasure of working with. He's been able to help me work through and debug code for some tricky math/coding assignments - Notably, assignments other tutors on this platform co... - Anonymous, 26 lessons with Jason

Gavin M.

90/hour

Computer Science Teacher with 5 Years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (1868)

8,028 hours tutoring

Response time: 22 minutes

I have a degree in Computer Science. I took the following subjects, each being at least three hours credit: Computing Fundamentals A, Computing Fundamentals B, Software Development Practices and Principles, Software Design, Algorithms and...

Knowledgeable and thorough teacher

Gavin's great at getting involved and helping solve the problems but also making the student do the work and understand what they are doing and why. He's a great teacher, very patient and good and explaining things! - Tara, 4 lessons with Gavin

Ted L.

135/hour

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Freelance Software Developer

5.0 (1145)

4,422 hours tutoring

Response time: 59 minutes

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,...

Beyond Excellent Tutor

I am currently in a Python programming continuing education certificate from eCornell and Ted spent our session helping me through some advanced (to me) image processing functions for a homework assignment. His decades of professi... - Davis, 4 lessons with Ted

CHADI E.

35/hour

Computer Science and Database Systems Tutoring

Response time: 7 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

Jordan J.

96/hour

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

5.0 (54)

260 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

Jesse W.

45/hour

Computer Science Gradudate of Wright State University

5.0 (18)

56 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

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

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