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Beatriz A. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Beatriz A.
300/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Stanford PhD with 14 Years of Experience and 100% 5-Star Reviews

Tired of not understanding what's going on in your math and science classes? Want to understand the material better before your final? Need to prepare for the SAT, ACT, GRE, or MCAT? Want guidance as you navigate the overwhelming college or graduate school admissions process? I can help you! I earned my Ph.D....

5.0 (167)
300/hour
650 hours tutoring

Tired of not understanding what's going on in your math and science classes? Want to understand the material better before your final? Need to prepare for the SAT, ACT, GRE, or MCAT? Want guidance as you navigate the overwhelming college or graduate school admissions process? I can help you! I earned my Ph.D....

Divya N. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Divya N.
150/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Friendly Math and Science Tutor, ACT Coach, and College Essay Coach

Additionally, I extensively prepared for the ACT mathematics, science, and English sections, mastering test taking techniques. Having achieved a near perfect math and science score of 35, a perfect English score of 36, and a 99th percentile composite score of 35, I am confident in my ability to assist students on...

5.0 (273)
150/hour
900 hours tutoring

Additionally, I extensively prepared for the ACT mathematics, science, and English sections, mastering test taking techniques. Having achieved a near perfect math and science score of 35, a perfect English score of 36, and a 99th percentile composite score of 35, I am confident in my ability to assist students on...

PATRICK N. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
PATRICK N.
120/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Experienced Math, Science and Test Prep Tutor. Top 10% Tutor in 2019

We all have gone through one or several; it’s a process that is easy for others and hard for others. I strive to make it as easy as possible. I offer tutoring for SAT, ACT, SAT II Subject Tests, PSAT, TOEFL, MCAT, PCAT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, and GRE Chemistry. I have taken some of the highly requested tests such as...

5.0 (467)
120/hour
1,366 hours tutoring

We all have gone through one or several; it’s a process that is easy for others and hard for others. I strive to make it as easy as possible. I offer tutoring for SAT, ACT, SAT II Subject Tests, PSAT, TOEFL, MCAT, PCAT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, and GRE Chemistry. I have taken some of the highly requested tests such as...

Oleg K. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Oleg K.
76/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Math competitions AMC10-12, AIME, Physics (f=ma) , SAS/SQL

I work with my students through Math Competition Program (MCP). The goal of MCP is to give all students a solid foundation in competition mathematics. To successfully accomplish this, I build upon topics gradually and thoroughly - rather than providing a quick fix for problems and gaps. Every new idea and block of...

4.9 (213)
76/hour
792 hours tutoring

I work with my students through Math Competition Program (MCP). The goal of MCP is to give all students a solid foundation in competition mathematics. To successfully accomplish this, I build upon topics gradually and thoroughly - rather than providing a quick fix for problems and gaps. Every new idea and block of...

Hannah T. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hannah T.
350/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Stanford grad; summer applications, statements, college portfolios

I earned a B.A. in American Studies with a concentration in law, government, and political policy in June 2011 from Stanford and am a Castilleja alum. I adore working with the gifted and talented and interned at an Innovation Endeavors startup. My framework consists of my work at Stanford Law School Career Services where...

5.0 (73)
350/hour
432 hours tutoring

I earned a B.A. in American Studies with a concentration in law, government, and political policy in June 2011 from Stanford and am a Castilleja alum. I adore working with the gifted and talented and interned at an Innovation Endeavors startup. My framework consists of my work at Stanford Law School Career Services where...

Venkat A. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Venkat A.
190/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

ACT Math Tutor Specializing in test taking skills

I am passionate about teaching math. Combine that with the test taking skills I have developed coaching many kids for ACT math and you have a perfect recipe for success. I will cover any concepts you may not know and show you how to solve problems quickly and correctly to maximize your score.

5.0 (341)
190/hour
615 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutes

I am passionate about teaching math. Combine that with the test taking skills I have developed coaching many kids for ACT math and you have a perfect recipe for success. I will cover any concepts you may not know and show you how to solve problems quickly and correctly to maximize your score.

Gabe M. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gabe M.
150/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Stanford Grad and Software Engineer at Top Quant Firm

I took the GRE myself in 2020 and earned a perfect score of 170 on the math section. I also earned perfect scores of 800 on the SAT math, and 36 on the ACT math section. As far as my teaching background I have been tutoring math and computer science for the last 8 years.

5.0 (14)
150/hour
38 hours tutoring

I took the GRE myself in 2020 and earned a perfect score of 170 on the math section. I also earned perfect scores of 800 on the SAT math, and 36 on the ACT math section. As far as my teaching background I have been tutoring math and computer science for the last 8 years.

David O. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David O.
120/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

From UW Professor, GUARANTEED physics, DATA SCIENCE & ML lessons

I'm a professor with background in PHYSICS, DATA SCIENCE and MACHINE LEARNING. I provide private sessions for tutoring as well as help with data science and machine learning project implementations. I have a PhD in physics from University of Minnesota (2013) and later I worked as a professor at the University of...

4.9 (27)
120/hour
111 hours tutoring

I'm a professor with background in PHYSICS, DATA SCIENCE and MACHINE LEARNING. I provide private sessions for tutoring as well as help with data science and machine learning project implementations. I have a PhD in physics from University of Minnesota (2013) and later I worked as a professor at the University of...

Mary M. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mary M.
75/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Educator and Therapist Specializing in Comprehensive Ed. Services

During this time, I taught students in small groups and on an individual basis, helping them to bolster their reading skills, solidify their academic confidence, and establish grade-level reading competency. With a particular strength in helping students with SAT and ACT preparation, as well as editing college...

5.0 (4)
75/hour
6 hours tutoring

During this time, I taught students in small groups and on an individual basis, helping them to bolster their reading skills, solidify their academic confidence, and establish grade-level reading competency. With a particular strength in helping students with SAT and ACT preparation, as well as editing college...

Kevin N. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kevin N.
150/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

(UPenn Grad) Professional Tutor with 10+ Years ACT Experience

I have thousands of hours of standardized test prep tutoring experience, hundreds specifically with ACT English. I can help you understand not only the grammar rules and concepts covered in this section, but the best strategies to maximize your score! I like to take a detailed, analytical approach to this test.

5.0 (348)
150/hour
1,184 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutes

I have thousands of hours of standardized test prep tutoring experience, hundreds specifically with ACT English. I can help you understand not only the grammar rules and concepts covered in this section, but the best strategies to maximize your score! I like to take a detailed, analytical approach to this test.

Sita K. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sita K.
35/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Expert Math tutor with 20 years exoerience

I first started working as mathematics teacher in high schools teaching grades from 8 to 12. I also I worked as an Academic Counselor at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in part-time and taught mathematics and Statistics for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce students. After gaining good amount of...

5.0 (16)
35/hour
74 hours tutoring

I first started working as mathematics teacher in high schools teaching grades from 8 to 12. I also I worked as an Academic Counselor at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in part-time and taught mathematics and Statistics for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce students. After gaining good amount of...

William H. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
William H.
75/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Physics & Math Tutor | Master's Stanford Engineering Student

Hello there! My name is Will and I am seeking opportunities to tutor in math and physics. My passion for math and physics has been a cornerstone of my academic journey, leading me to pursue a Master's in Aeronautics & Astronautics at Stanford. Previously, I received my Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from...

5.0 (3)
75/hour
7 hours tutoring

Hello there! My name is Will and I am seeking opportunities to tutor in math and physics. My passion for math and physics has been a cornerstone of my academic journey, leading me to pursue a Master's in Aeronautics & Astronautics at Stanford. Previously, I received my Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from...

Davy H. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Davy H.
75/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Davy's Chemistry and Math Tutoring

I graduated from Berkeley with a Chemistry degree, with a focus on Material Science. Despite my technical background, I have extensive teaching experience (7 years), which have ranged from private one-on-one tutoring to 200 student lecture halls. I believe that varied teaching experiences has helped me be a better...

4.9 (36)
75/hour
168 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutes

I graduated from Berkeley with a Chemistry degree, with a focus on Material Science. Despite my technical background, I have extensive teaching experience (7 years), which have ranged from private one-on-one tutoring to 200 student lecture halls. I believe that varied teaching experiences has helped me be a better...

Adel R. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adel R.
110/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Stanford Physics PhD Student With 7 Years Tutoring/Teaching Experience

I earned a 1600 on my SAT and a 36 on my ACT in high school. I regularly tutor math and work at Stanford as a theoretical physicist.

5.0 (3)
110/hour
19 hours tutoring

I earned a 1600 on my SAT and a 36 on my ACT in high school. I regularly tutor math and work at Stanford as a theoretical physicist.

Clark M. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Clark M.
125/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

UC Berkeley Grad For Science and Math Tutoring

I am a bay area graduate (UC Berkeley) who has loved the learning process all my life. I have used my math and science skills throughout my engineering career, and enjoy engaging others in the learning process. Seeing a student smile as they begin to understand a difficult topic is very rewarding. I specialize in...

4.9 (255)
125/hour
1,116 hours tutoring

I am a bay area graduate (UC Berkeley) who has loved the learning process all my life. I have used my math and science skills throughout my engineering career, and enjoy engaging others in the learning process. Seeing a student smile as they begin to understand a difficult topic is very rewarding. I specialize in...

Paige W. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paige W.
80/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Math Tools For Success - Its the Thought That Counts!

Don't let a math class keep you from achieving your goals--let me help! I am a grad student in Mathematics, currently taking a break from classes. I also have a B.S. in Secondary Math Education. Although I am very skilled at many different types of math, more importantly I am very able to help YOU become skilled in the...

4.9 (411)
80/hour
2,258 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutes

Don't let a math class keep you from achieving your goals--let me help! I am a grad student in Mathematics, currently taking a break from classes. I also have a B.S. in Secondary Math Education. Although I am very skilled at many different types of math, more importantly I am very able to help YOU become skilled in the...

Bianca C. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bianca C.
180/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

K-12 Test Prep Tutor with Education PhD

My experience working with standardized test prep allows me to share effective test-taking strategies, especially in a timed environment. I am familiar with standardized exams such as the ACT, ISEE, SAT, SSAT, and GRE.

5.0 (250)
180/hour
923 hours tutoring

My experience working with standardized test prep allows me to share effective test-taking strategies, especially in a timed environment. I am familiar with standardized exams such as the ACT, ISEE, SAT, SSAT, and GRE.

Isabella Y. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Isabella Y.
65/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Making Math Accessible and Understandable

5+ years of ACT tutoring with a good track record of improving students’ test scores.

5.0 (24)
65/hour
48 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutes

5+ years of ACT tutoring with a good track record of improving students’ test scores.

Shahab S. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shahab S.
299/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Berkeley PhD for Statistics, Data Science, and Machine Learning

I have a passion for helping students succeed in their academic endeavors, and I'm excited to offer my expertise in various fields of engineering and computer science. I hold a BS and MS in Electrical and Control/Robotic Engineering, as well as a Ph.D. in Bioengineering with a minor in Artificial Intelligence from UC...

4.9 (28)
299/hour
110 hours tutoring

I have a passion for helping students succeed in their academic endeavors, and I'm excited to offer my expertise in various fields of engineering and computer science. I hold a BS and MS in Electrical and Control/Robotic Engineering, as well as a Ph.D. in Bioengineering with a minor in Artificial Intelligence from UC...

Anurag G. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anurag G.
100/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Accomplished Technologist helping Students

I have graduate degrees in Physics from IIT Kanpur and Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona. Both are highly competitive programs to get into with less than 1% acceptance rate. I have more than 20 publications and 85 patents. I have served in a variety of engineering and senior management positions in firms...

5.0 (2)
100/hour
22 hours tutoring

I have graduate degrees in Physics from IIT Kanpur and Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona. Both are highly competitive programs to get into with less than 1% acceptance rate. I have more than 20 publications and 85 patents. I have served in a variety of engineering and senior management positions in firms...

Lucy Y. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lucy Y.
100/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Rocket Scientist Tutoring

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Science and Scientific Computing, complemented by a background as a Rocket Scientist at NASA. My extensive expertise in physics and mathematics forms a robust foundation for my tutoring. With a results-driven focus and a compassionate understanding of...

5.0 (47)
100/hour
80 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutes

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Science and Scientific Computing, complemented by a background as a Rocket Scientist at NASA. My extensive expertise in physics and mathematics forms a robust foundation for my tutoring. With a results-driven focus and a compassionate understanding of...

Raphael L. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Raphael L.
139/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Harvard & Yale grad for math and science tutoring

Are you struggling in a difficult course and need some guidance? I typically work with high school and college students primarily in math, physics, chemistry, and statistics. I have a BS in math and physics from Yale and a PhD in statistical physics from Harvard. I'm excellent at being able to explain challenging...

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5.0 (2555)
139/hour
9,012 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutes

Are you struggling in a difficult course and need some guidance? I typically work with high school and college students primarily in math, physics, chemistry, and statistics. I have a BS in math and physics from Yale and a PhD in statistical physics from Harvard. I'm excellent at being able to explain challenging...

Jonathan W. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan W.
150/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Yale and Stanford Engineering Ph.D. Math and Science Tutor

I hold a B.S. from Yale and M.S. from Stanford in biomedical engineering and am completing my engineering Ph.D at Stanford. I have extensive experience in several engineering disciplines, and during my teaching assistantships at Yale and Stanford, I found a passion for helping students develop an in-depth understanding...

5.0 (53)
150/hour
105 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutes

I hold a B.S. from Yale and M.S. from Stanford in biomedical engineering and am completing my engineering Ph.D at Stanford. I have extensive experience in several engineering disciplines, and during my teaching assistantships at Yale and Stanford, I found a passion for helping students develop an in-depth understanding...

Theodore W. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Theodore W.
89/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

5⭐ Rated Tutor | 4.0 GPA | SAT Math, AP Calculus & Physics Expert

Hi, I’m Theodore! I'm a third-year Computer Engineering student at Cal Poly SLO with a perfect 4.0 GPA and over seven years of tutoring experience in math, science, and SAT prep. Why Choose Me? ✔ SAT Math Expert – Scored a perfect 800 on SAT Math and improved my overall SAT score by 300+ points in just three...

5.0 (67)
89/hour
126 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutes

Hi, I’m Theodore! I'm a third-year Computer Engineering student at Cal Poly SLO with a perfect 4.0 GPA and over seven years of tutoring experience in math, science, and SAT prep. Why Choose Me? ✔ SAT Math Expert – Scored a perfect 800 on SAT Math and improved my overall SAT score by 300+ points in just three...

Harris C. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Harris C.
60/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Columbia Undergrad Specializing in SAT/ACT Prep

I am an experienced SAT/ACT tutor with a record of helping students achieve significant score improvements. With a perfect 36 on the ACT and 1570 on the SAT, I bring firsthand knowledge and effective strategies to each session. I specialize in personalized test preparation that combines deep content...

5.0 (11)
60/hour
24 hours tutoring

I am an experienced SAT/ACT tutor with a record of helping students achieve significant score improvements. With a perfect 36 on the ACT and 1570 on the SAT, I bring firsthand knowledge and effective strategies to each session. I specialize in personalized test preparation that combines deep content...

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John tutored our son, who attends a prestigious high school, on all of the ACT Subjects: ACT Math, ACT Science, ACT English, ACT Reading. John also provided ACT Test Taking Skills, Time Management, Good and Best Practices. My son felt extremely confident in his preparedness for the ACT Test. John has a mentoring and calm approach that instills a sense of confidence in his students. John was also flexible and accommodating in scheduling the tutoring appointments.
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We are using him for ACT prep and can already see the confidence in my son's test taking during ACT practice tests. I know by the time the ACT is taken he will have the confidence to do well. We received our son's ACT test results today and because of all the work James did to help my son, he increased his ACT score from a 23 on the practice ACT to a 27 on the actual ACT. Preparing for round 2 of testing to see if second time does even better.
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Daniel has helped me to accomplish feeling confident in the subject's for my upcoming ACT Test. Daniel also was accommodating of my hectic sports schedule and worked out logistics and time to meet, I'm thankful for Daniel's time and Daniel's commitment to helping me to succeed on my ACT/SAT testing. Thank you Daniel! Our Family would like to Thank Daniel for preparing our son, Justin for the ACT Test and bringing up his ACT score by 5 points.
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