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The Best Computer Science Tutors in Los Altos, CA

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SHENGLIANG S.

89/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

BS in EECS and MS in CS

5.0 (3)

12 hours tutoring

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) and a Master's degree in Computer Science, both of which have provided me with a strong technical foundation. In addition to my industry experience, I have had the opportunity to teach at the University of...

Gabe M.

150/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Software Engineer at Two Sigma

5.0 (20)

67 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 minutes

I currently work as a software engineer and write Python and C++ code nearly every day for work. I have Bachelor's and Master's degrees in computer science from Michigan and Stanford, respectively. I have been programming regularly for the last 10 years of my life, and teaching computer science...

Pranav M.

225/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Incoming Software Engineer at Startup, Cornell Computer Science BA

5.0 (8)

26 hours tutoring

I have a BA in Computer Science and Mathematics from Cornell University. I am currently pursuing a Masters of Engineering in Computer Science from Cornell. I have worked at technology companies as a Software Engineering Intern and am going to be a full time software engineer. Additionally, I have 3+ years...

Devan F.

150/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Microsoft AI Engineer & Cornell Grad For Computer Science Tutoring

5.0 (67)

279 hours tutoring

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 been tutoring and preparing middle, high school and college students in algebra and computer science. In my past I've also worked...

Stop scrolling and contact Devan!

He is the best CS teacher and deftly addressed the areas of confusion to accelerate learning exponentially. Zero time wasted. He is an expert and has the skill set to teach. Exceeded expectations. Thank you, Devan!! - Julia, 4 lessons with Devan

Bianca C.

180/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Programming Instructor with PhD in Education, MS in Statistics

5.0 (263)

941 hours tutoring

I completed a specialization in computing as an undergraduate. I have worked with Java, Python, R, and C++. I find that the logic required to do well in computer science subsequently help with statistics and mathematics.

Kaighen F.

60/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Game Programmer with Degree in Computer Science & Psychology

4.9 (170)

538 hours tutoring

A degree in computer science & psychology contribute to the ability to better explain advanced concepts in helpful ways. I have programmed in a number of languages, ranging from Java & JavaScript to C# and Ruby (and more). The more languages you know, the easier it becomes to learn new ones.

Excellent tutor for 5-6th grade kids!!

We tried a couple of tutors for our now 6th grader. When we found Kaighen, we stopped looking. He's been with Kaighen for 6+ months now. He loves how Kaighen is patient and explains things in a way he can understand. The bigge... - Andrew, 70 lessons with Kaighen

Abhay S.

80/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

B.S. in Computer Science (in progress)

4.5 (8)

14 hours tutoring

I have a year of experience working alongside middle and high school students as a teaching assistant for Intro to Computer Science courses at my school and have also served as a technical mentor for my school's robotics team to help train new members in Java and continue to mentor interested students...

Great tutor.

Very knowledgeable on Python. Helped a lot, and I'd encourage others to do as I did and hire him as a tutor. He knows what he's talking about, and will get you to the point where you do, too. - Matt, 2 lessons with Abhay

Aditya S.

34/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

College Physics+MATH+CS Tutor | Incoming SWE

5.0 (13)

36 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Aditya Sharma, and I’m currently pursuing a degree in Systems Engineering at San Jose State University. I have a solid academic foundation in physics and math, with tutoring experience that spans elementary school to college-level concepts. In addition to my tutoring expertise, I’ve also had the...

Andrei G.

85/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

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

5.0 (233)

858 hours tutoring

I have an MS in Computer Science with 7+ years teaching experience as a Computer Science Instructor and Curriculum Architect. Love to share knowledge and inspiration in computer science.

Knows theory in depth

Andrei has been a great help in my university Machine Learning course. He explained regression and classification models thoroughly and made neural networks easy to understand. And he knows python well. If you want someone who can... - Kevin, 22 lessons with Andrei

Shri N.

80/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

APCS tutor with solid research and development experience in CS

5.0 (7)

13 hours tutoring

I am currently pursuing my master's degree at UCLA in Artificial Intelligence domain, where I continue to deepen my expertise in both mathematics and computer science. My academic journey began at UC Merced, where I earned my undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Engineering. I have a solid...

Great teacher very patient!

Zarek feels so comfortable asking questions without being judge. Shri is very patient with him, very detailed oriented and organized. She send out notes of what they covered after each lessons. Definitely will continue with her. - Cristina, 6 lessons with Shri

Khaled A.

75/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

PhD in Computer Science | Expert in Algorithms, Systems, and HPC

6 hours tutoring

I earned my Ph.D. in Computer Science, specializing in High-Performance Computing, algorithms, and GPU performance analysis. I have several years of experience teaching core CS courses such as data structures, algorithms, and computer architecture. My tutoring approach emphasizes understanding fundamental...

Michael D.

60/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

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

5.0 (112)

533 hours tutoring

My undergraduate degree is in Computer Science, and I started the graduate program in this field before I returned to finish in physics. As the subject matter has evolved with time, it would be best to ask me if I can help with a particular topic.

Sathvik V.

35/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Computer Science Student for 10+ Years

5 hours tutoring

Response time: 5 minutes

I have been learning computer science for the last 10 years, working on websites, Java programs, apps, games, and more. I am familiar with many languages and data structures, and I have taught many of my peers, including a recent position as a Teacher's Aide over the summer of 2024.

Parth S.

55/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Expert Computer Science Tutor And Software Engineering Mentor

4.8 (80)

201 hours tutoring

I obtained an Associate of Computer Science degree from Ohlone College. I have been working as an Embedded Computer Science Tutor in Introductory C++ Class at Ohlone College. This is my second semester working as a tutor for this class.

Intelligent, Patient, and Amazing Tutor!

Parth taught me how to go step by step to test and program in Python. He's superb at explaining his logic super clearly. He even made thinking and coding a lot of fun! Plus, he's very encouraging and respectful of his students! ... - Lanvi

Sreenidhi C.

45/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Experienced Tutor in Math & Computer Science (HS to College Level)

5.0 (3)

13 hours tutoring

I have several years of experience tutoring high school and college students in math and computer science, including subjects such as algebra, precalculus, calculus, and programming. My background includes coursework and projects in advanced computer science, giving me both theoretical and practical...

Noor K.

50/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Head of Software Development with 15+ Years of Professional Experience

5.0 (6)

80 hours tutoring

Whether you're studying data structures, object-oriented design, algorithmic thinking, or real-time computing, I can guide you through both the theoretical and practical aspects of computer science. I specialize in making complex topics understandable and relevant by tying them to real industry examples. My...

Kevin N.

150/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

(UPenn Grad) Former Teaching Assistant Speciailzing in Java and APCS

5.0 (348)

1,190 hours tutoring

Response time: 34 minutes

At the University of Pennsylvania, I worked as a teaching assistant for the Introduction to Computer Science course (CIS 110) for 3 years. During these three years, my approval rating never went below 98%! I've also tutored students in APCS for the past 4 years - every student I've worked with has passed...

Monique B.

45/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Software Engineer Specializing in Python/Flask

7 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 minutes

When I worked at a Fortune 25 company building out their sysadmin products, I built out Python scripts and was a part of their backend development using Flask, but I also used some Java for some of their projects. I have taught students (K-12) basic computer science topics in various languages like Scratch,...

Anastasiya S.

100/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

UIUC Grad headed to Carnegie Mellon to study Comp Bio

5.0 (6)

16 hours tutoring

I'm a recent graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (top 5 CS school) with a minor in Computer Science. I have two software internship experiences, one of which was in industry. I have a strong background in data science and data analysis, and I have been coding for the past 6 years. I...

Very knowledgeable and flexible tutor! Highly recommend her!

She is an absolutely great teacher. She is sweet, smart and intelligent. My son usually doesn't like to have tutor, but I am very pleased with her communication skill with preteenager. She is very flexible and easy to talk too. Sh... - Sudipta

Marilyn W.

75/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Computer Science Student with 800/800 SAT Math, took Calculus

5.0 (48)

260 hours tutoring

I have tutored math for students from 4th grade to AP Calculus BC for the past 5 years. I am skilled with tackling homework as well as exam questions. I can find the most suited set of problems for you, whether for exam prep or general studies.

very effective and efficient

Explained the topic I needed help with perfectly. She is efficient with time and gives clear and effective guidance. 10/10 - Artemios

Kenneth P.

100/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Computer Science Tutor | B.A. in Computational Biology and Minor in CS

5.0 (15)

31 hours tutoring

Response time: 53 minutes

I have over two years of experience teaching computer science topics, including Data Structures and Algorithms and Web Development, to undergraduate students in small-group and high school students in one-on-one settings. I earned a B.A. in Computational Biology with a minor in Computer Science from...

Patient and detailed!

We've had 2 sessions together so far, and Kenneth is very patient and allows me to think and solve problems and recall any knowledge that I may (and may not) have before he explains and corrects my knowledge. Plan on increasing th... - Moth, 18 lessons with Kenneth

Henry D.

300/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Yale Computer Science Grad with Experience in Java, C++, and Python

5.0 (17)

45 hours tutoring

I completed a B.S. degree in Computer Science at Yale University, taking classes in data structures, computer architecture, computer graphics, and robotic control. Prior to this, I had significant programming experience in high school, taking AP Computer Science, competing in competitive programming in the...

xceptional Tutor for Computer Science and Research Projects

I would like to thank Henry for being my daughter’s science project mentor. He is a dedicated and responsible instructor with very strong engineering and coding experience. He integrates complex concepts and methods into the proje... - Bonnie, 25 lessons with Henry

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Gavin M.

90/hour

Computer Science Teacher with 5 Years of Teaching Experience

Response time: 14 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

Vijayalakshmi L.

60/hour

Computer Science Professor for AP Computer Science A, DBMS & SQL, Java

5.0 (242)

1,553 hours tutoring

I am Vijayalakshmi, but you can call me Viji. I am an adjunct computer science professor in a leading community college in Indiana. I completed my Masters of Computer Applications in 2005. I have 6 years of experience in online tutoring and...

Excellent Teacher!

Vijji is teaching computer science to my son. My son had to switch schools and he missed few concepts in his transition, Very happy to find Vijji and she is excellent and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend students looking ... - Julia, 4 lessons with Vijayalakshmi

Alex A.

95/hour

Experienced Software Developer with a Desire to Teach Others

Response time: 21 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

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