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

Near Los Altos, CA

Computer Science PhD ready to help you!

I have more than 25 years experience with a wide range of topics within computer science, and can help you understand difficult abstract topics or the subtle details of widely used technology. I have a PhD in computer science from the University of Utah wherein I focused on aspects of programming language design. I...

5.0 (985)
135/hour
2,902 hours tutoring

I have more than 25 years experience with a wide range of topics within computer science, and can help you understand difficult abstract topics or the subtle details of widely used technology. I have a PhD in computer science from the University of Utah wherein I focused on aspects of programming language design. I...

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

Near Los Altos, CA

Python and general computer skills

I've completed courses in C, C++, Java, JavaScript, HTML, and Python, in addition to related courses such as discrete math. I've been programming in one language or another for years. I created a website with a combination of Dreamweaver, hand-coded HTML, and JS. By this point, I have a good idea of programming best...

4.9 (103)
69/hour
251 hours tutoring

I've completed courses in C, C++, Java, JavaScript, HTML, and Python, in addition to related courses such as discrete math. I've been programming in one language or another for years. I created a website with a combination of Dreamweaver, hand-coded HTML, and JS. By this point, I have a good idea of programming best...

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

Near Los Altos, CA

Math-Physics-Computer Help from a Skilled, Communicative Tutor

I have used Computer Programming extensively for my work in physics, maths and biophysics, and have taught classes in selected areas. My experience includes a number of computer languages, as well as algorithms and methods for the use of computers to solve practical and numerical and control problems. I enjoy the...

5.0 (121)
60/hour
548 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have used Computer Programming extensively for my work in physics, maths and biophysics, and have taught classes in selected areas. My experience includes a number of computer languages, as well as algorithms and methods for the use of computers to solve practical and numerical and control problems. I enjoy the...

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

Near Los Altos, CA

USACO Instructor

I worked as a software engineer in various companies between 2002 and 2010. I have been teaching dual-enrollment, AP Computer Science, and other programming/engineering courses like C++, python, robotics, Matlab in public/private schools/organizations since 2010. I am also official AP CS A exam reader. I am currently...

5.0 (2)
100/hour
7 hours tutoring

I worked as a software engineer in various companies between 2002 and 2010. I have been teaching dual-enrollment, AP Computer Science, and other programming/engineering courses like C++, python, robotics, Matlab in public/private schools/organizations since 2010. I am also official AP CS A exam reader. I am currently...

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

Near Los Altos, CA

MIT Grad in Computer Science - Instructor at Art of Problem Solving

I am an MIT graduate in Computer Science and Math. I have a strong background in math competitions, having competed in MathCounts, AMC 12, AIME, and USAMO. In my professional career, I am a software engineer and a contest math instructor at Art of Problem Solving Academy. At AoPS, I've taught courses in PreAlgebra,...

5.0 (130)
80/hour
303 hours tutoring

I am an MIT graduate in Computer Science and Math. I have a strong background in math competitions, having competed in MathCounts, AMC 12, AIME, and USAMO. In my professional career, I am a software engineer and a contest math instructor at Art of Problem Solving Academy. At AoPS, I've taught courses in PreAlgebra,...

Henry D. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Henry D.
200/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Yale Grad Tutoring SAT(1600), GRE(339), ISEF, USACO, Math, and more

Hi! My name is Henry, and I recently graduated summa cum laude with a double major in mechanical engineering and computer science from Yale University. I'm now going on to complete a master's degree in aerospace engineering at Stanford, but I'm hoping to spend some time pursuing my love of teaching as well! In terms...

5.0 (19)
200/hour
51 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Henry’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

Hi! My name is Henry, and I recently graduated summa cum laude with a double major in mechanical engineering and computer science from Yale University. I'm now going on to complete a master's degree in aerospace engineering at Stanford, but I'm hoping to spend some time pursuing my love of teaching as well! In terms...

Monique B. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Monique B.
45/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Artist | Software Engineer | Former Teacher

I’m a creative problem-solver with a background encompassing both computer programming and illustration. My tutoring style emphasizes clarity and patience. I use an "I do, we do, you do" approach, guiding students from demonstration to collaboration to independent practice. I especially enjoy working...

5.0 (6)
45/hour
23 hours tutoring

I’m a creative problem-solver with a background encompassing both computer programming and illustration. My tutoring style emphasizes clarity and patience. I use an "I do, we do, you do" approach, guiding students from demonstration to collaboration to independent practice. I especially enjoy working...

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

Near Los Altos, CA

Vast, in-depth experience with Android, Kotlin, Java

I have a vast amount of professional experience as an Android, Kotlin, and Java developer. I have taught all three in various professional settings as well. I also have a Ph. D. in Philosophy, and have taught courses in Philosophy, Logic, and Discrete Math. I have over 25 years experience as a professional...

5.0 (44)
180/hour
153 hours tutoring

I have a vast amount of professional experience as an Android, Kotlin, and Java developer. I have taught all three in various professional settings as well. I also have a Ph. D. in Philosophy, and have taught courses in Philosophy, Logic, and Discrete Math. I have over 25 years experience as a professional...

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

Near Los Altos, CA

Programming Tutor Specializing in Web Technologies

As a software developer, I like learning about logic, and have self-taught and been trained in such languages as NodeJS, React, Redux, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, and CSS. Writing, optimizing, and even debugging code is genuinely fun for me, especially when collaborating with others. I am drawn to teaching because of its...

5.0 (81)
70/hour
195 hours tutoring

As a software developer, I like learning about logic, and have self-taught and been trained in such languages as NodeJS, React, Redux, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, and CSS. Writing, optimizing, and even debugging code is genuinely fun for me, especially when collaborating with others. I am drawn to teaching because of its...

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 have an extensive background in low-level programming from my time in school at Michigan and Stanford, as well as my job as an engineer a quantitative hedge fund. While at Michigan, I earned a perfect GPA of 4.0 in coursework that covered topics like assembly, computer architecture, and operating systems while also...

5.0 (24)
150/hour
99 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have an extensive background in low-level programming from my time in school at Michigan and Stanford, as well as my job as an engineer a quantitative hedge fund. While at Michigan, I earned a perfect GPA of 4.0 in coursework that covered topics like assembly, computer architecture, and operating systems while also...

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

Near Los Altos, CA

Microsoft AI Engineer & Cornell Grad For Computer Science Tutoring

My name is Devan Flores and I am a full-time AI software engineer at Microsoft who graduated from the college of engineering at Cornell University. My time at Cornell and past internships at Microsoft has given me valuable and industry specific insights into computer science. Since my freshman year of college, I have...

5.0 (67)
150/hour
279 hours tutoring

My name is Devan Flores and I am a full-time AI software engineer at Microsoft who graduated from the college of engineering at Cornell University. My time at Cornell and past internships at Microsoft has given me valuable and industry specific insights into computer science. Since my freshman year of college, I have...

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

Near Los Altos, CA

Harvard PhD | Math, Computer Science, Biology, and Test Prep Expert

Hi, I'm Nghia, a dedicated tutor with a Harvard PhD (4.0 GPA) and a passion for making Computer Science, Math, and Biology intuitive and engaging. With summa cum laude dual degrees (4.0 GPA) in Mathematics and Microbiology, I know how challenging these subjects can be - and how exciting they become when taught...

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5.0 (419)
150/hour
1,644 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hi, I'm Nghia, a dedicated tutor with a Harvard PhD (4.0 GPA) and a passion for making Computer Science, Math, and Biology intuitive and engaging. With summa cum laude dual degrees (4.0 GPA) in Mathematics and Microbiology, I know how challenging these subjects can be - and how exciting they become when taught...

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

Near Los Altos, CA

Expert Computer Science Tutor And Software Engineering Mentor

I received acceptance in UCSD Computer Science program. I will be starting there from Fall-16. I have been working and have experience using several programming languages such as C, C++, and Java. Currently, I am tutoring a student in C++ and one student in Java from my College. Before, these, I worked as...

4.8 (80)
55/hour
202 hours tutoring

I received acceptance in UCSD Computer Science program. I will be starting there from Fall-16. I have been working and have experience using several programming languages such as C, C++, and Java. Currently, I am tutoring a student in C++ and one student in Java from my College. Before, these, I worked as...

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

Near Los Altos, CA

Master's in CS|7+ years College Teaching and Curriculum Architecture

MS in Computer Science with 7+ years teaching experience as a Computer and Data Science Instructor and Curriculum Architect. My expertise includes: • Data Science: Statistics | Probability | Data Visualization | Machine Learning • Data Structures | Algorithms | Object-Oriented Programming • Computer Architecture:...

5.0 (242)
85/hour
878 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response time is based on Andrei’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

MS in Computer Science with 7+ years teaching experience as a Computer and Data Science Instructor and Curriculum Architect. My expertise includes: • Data Science: Statistics | Probability | Data Visualization | Machine Learning • Data Structures | Algorithms | Object-Oriented Programming • Computer Architecture:...

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

Near Los Altos, CA

NVIDIA Software Engineer | AP/IB/College Computer Science Tutor

I have over 2,000 hours of tutoring experience working with K–12 students, college students, and professionals. I specialize in teaching high school and college students computer science, programming, software engineering, and math. I particularly enjoy helping students build confidence in data...

5.0 (221)
100/hour
801 hours tutoring

I have over 2,000 hours of tutoring experience working with K–12 students, college students, and professionals. I specialize in teaching high school and college students computer science, programming, software engineering, and math. I particularly enjoy helping students build confidence in data...

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CHADI E.
35/hour

Experience in Computer Programming and Databases

I tutor computer programming by teaching core problem-solving skills that transfer across languages, with a primary focus on Python and additional experience in C++, shell scripting, and Perl. I help students understand variables, control...

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5.0 (192)
35/hour
657 hours tutoring

I tutor computer programming by teaching core problem-solving skills that transfer across languages, with a primary focus on Python and additional experience in C++, shell scripting, and Perl. I help students understand variables, control...

Near Los Altos, CA Tutoring
Umair A.
45/hour

Professional Software Engineer Teaching Real-World Programming

With over five years of professional software development experience, I specialize in computer programming, software engineering, and application development. My background includes Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, and C, as well as...

5.0 (1126)
45/hour
2,247 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

With over five years of professional software development experience, I specialize in computer programming, software engineering, and application development. My background includes Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, and C, as well as...

Near Los Altos, CA Tutoring
Steven M.
87/hour

17,500+ Wyzant Hours Taught | Berkeley Grad | Classroom Experience!

I have been a computer programmer ever since the days of TI calculator programming and BASIC in the early 90s. Since then I have worked as a computer programmer as well as taught and studied many different languages. Like many programmers, I can...

5.0 (5869)
87/hour
18,185 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have been a computer programmer ever since the days of TI calculator programming and BASIC in the early 90s. Since then I have worked as a computer programmer as well as taught and studied many different languages. Like many programmers, I can...

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Priyanka G.
35/hour

Computer Programming Specialist

I have extensive experience in computer programming, with a strong proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, and C++. My expertise includes developing algorithms, creating efficient code, and debugging complex software issues. I am...

4.8 (1464)
35/hour
12,333 hours tutoring

I have extensive experience in computer programming, with a strong proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, and C++. My expertise includes developing algorithms, creating efficient code, and debugging complex software issues. I am...

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John C.
115/hour

Professional Computer Programming, Science and Math Tutor

I seek to find the best way to engage a student and pique his or her interest in a subject whether it be from thought-provoking examples or exciting future uses for particular knowledge. From my experience this is immensely helpful for...

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5.0 (1730)
115/hour
4,403 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutesNote that average response time is based on John’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

I seek to find the best way to engage a student and pique his or her interest in a subject whether it be from thought-provoking examples or exciting future uses for particular knowledge. From my experience this is immensely helpful for...

Near Los Altos, CA Tutoring
Julie B.
60/hour

PhD in Computer Science with 25+ Years Computer Programming / Coding

Hello and welcome to my page! I absolutely love solving problems, and that is what computer programming / coding and debugging is all about. These problems include understanding desired functionality, researching, writing and...

5.0 (301)
60/hour
844 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response time is based on Julie’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

Hello and welcome to my page! I absolutely love solving problems, and that is what computer programming / coding and debugging is all about. These problems include understanding desired functionality, researching, writing and...

Near Los Altos, CA Tutoring
Jason L.
120/hour

Python, Computer Science and Physics Tutor

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. I provide a highly customized curriculum to meet your unique...

5.0 (838)
120/hour
3,537 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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. I provide a highly customized curriculum to meet your unique...

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Scott R.
130/hour

Former Apple and NeXT Engineer Specializing in UIKit and SwiftUI

I hold both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Science from University of Washington and UC Berkeley. I have taught many thousands of students at all levels while working for Sun, NeXT, and Apple over the span of three decades. I am...

5.0 (87)
130/hour
153 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Scott’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

I hold both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Science from University of Washington and UC Berkeley. I have taught many thousands of students at all levels while working for Sun, NeXT, and Apple over the span of three decades. I am...

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Devon B.
75/hour

Penetration Tester // Cyber Security Specialist // MSc CompSci

I am proficient in languages C, C++, Python, Java, Javascript, x86, PHP, HTML, and others through under graduate classes, self-study, or through my current career path. I have taken a course in Programming Languages. I understand the underlying...

4.9 (88)
75/hour
441 hours tutoring

I am proficient in languages C, C++, Python, Java, Javascript, x86, PHP, HTML, and others through under graduate classes, self-study, or through my current career path. I have taken a course in Programming Languages. I understand the underlying...

Near Los Altos, CA Tutoring
Seth M.
39/hour

A Professional Computer Programmer with Four Decades of Experience

I have been programming computers both as a hobby and professionally since about 1980. Whether you are working on something for school, for business, or as a personal hobby/project, I will be happy to help. The technologies I'm most familiar with...

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5.0 (2067)
39/hour
7,381 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response time is based on Seth’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

I have been programming computers both as a hobby and professionally since about 1980. Whether you are working on something for school, for business, or as a personal hobby/project, I will be happy to help. The technologies I'm most familiar with...

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Jonathan always made sure that everything was done properly and well. He was always available when my son had questions about his assignments and always made sure my son understood the concepts before the session ended. My son said that Jonathan really helped him a lot. We will definitely use Jonathan again as he is an excellent tutor. I recommend him to anyone who needs help in computer programming.
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Our plan is to study Rust (for backend web development), React (for frontend web development), PostgreSQL (for a database), and Docker (for containerization). Tyler is a genuinely good person, and you can tell he cares about his students. He's a very patient teacher who makes learning difficult subject matter enjoyable. I've had fun taking classes with him so far, and I very much look forward to continuing my learning journey with him. I highly recommend Tyler as a teacher.
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He is an expert instructor who integrates varied backgounds of myself, new computer programming requirements I have for me to build skills. He is patient and forthcoming with definitions and annalogies to clarify concepts. Interacting on the spot with definitions, examples and explanations he exemplifies the adult learners grasping difficult material into a smooth and crystal clear understanding and comprehension of programming terminology. Thank so much.
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