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You're busy but you're also looking for the perfect tutor so here's all you really need to know about me: 1) I've been teaching and tutoring since I was 16 years old 2) I went to Stanford University and I love academics 3) I'm an international DJ and social media influencer which allows me to quickly connect with...
You're busy but you're also looking for the perfect tutor so here's all you really need to know about me: 1) I've been teaching and tutoring since I was 16 years old 2) I went to Stanford University and I love academics 3) I'm an international DJ and social media influencer which allows me to quickly connect with...
Leon is exceptional — deep knowledge, genuine coaching, and real enthusiasm. He connects with our son and motivates him in a way few teachers can. We couldn't be more grateful for his work. - Bill, 22 lessons with Leon

Palo Alto, CA
I have tutored K-12 grade for 14 years and college level courses for eight years. I spent the last year tutoring low-income students for the Orland School District.
I have tutored K-12 grade for 14 years and college level courses for eight years. I spent the last year tutoring low-income students for the Orland School District.

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This, along with the several intensive courses I have taken in biology, chemistry, microbiology and biochemistry, makes me confident in my ability to break down complex concepts for my students at any level. Additionally, I have always been passionate about English. Along with taking several writing-intensive...
This, along with the several intensive courses I have taken in biology, chemistry, microbiology and biochemistry, makes me confident in my ability to break down complex concepts for my students at any level. Additionally, I have always been passionate about English. Along with taking several writing-intensive...

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Before college, I completed AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics, and earned a 1550 SAT (780 Math, 770 Reading & Writing). I began tutoring during the COVID-19 pandemic with Genify, where I worked with elementary students in math, English, science, and social studies by creating personalized...
Before college, I completed AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics, and earned a 1550 SAT (780 Math, 770 Reading & Writing). I began tutoring during the COVID-19 pandemic with Genify, where I worked with elementary students in math, English, science, and social studies by creating personalized...
Very patient with my child and allows her to "get" the problem and solution. Great communication and I think her way of tutoring works! My child has requested another lesson with her and I will for sure schedule it with Alexandra ... - Ruben, 3 lessons with Alexandra

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Hello! I'm John. I graduated cum laude from Yale University with a BS in Chemical Engineering and earned my MS and PhD in Bioengineering from Stanford University, where I also completed a certificate in entrepreneurship from the Graduate School of Business. My interdisciplinary research spans biology, materials science,...
Hello! I'm John. I graduated cum laude from Yale University with a BS in Chemical Engineering and earned my MS and PhD in Bioengineering from Stanford University, where I also completed a certificate in entrepreneurship from the Graduate School of Business. My interdisciplinary research spans biology, materials science,...
He has been helping my son with AP chemistry. My son really appreciates his knowledge about chemistry and likes his clear explanations. Also, he is very responsive to my questions about my son's progress. I highly recommend him a... - Jenny, 21 lessons with John

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Hello! My name is Steve, and I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals in writing, social studies, and beyond. I help students build effective study habits to support their long-term success. I hold a Bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from UC Berkeley, with an emphasis on U.S....
Hello! My name is Steve, and I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals in writing, social studies, and beyond. I help students build effective study habits to support their long-term success. I hold a Bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from UC Berkeley, with an emphasis on U.S....

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Hello, I’m a dedicated tutor with a strong background in science and technology, holding a B.S. in Biology from UC Davis and an M.S. in Biotechnology from Stanford. I specialize in teaching science and mathematics, helping students build a deep understanding of complex concepts. Beyond academics, my love for...
Hello, I’m a dedicated tutor with a strong background in science and technology, holding a B.S. in Biology from UC Davis and an M.S. in Biotechnology from Stanford. I specialize in teaching science and mathematics, helping students build a deep understanding of complex concepts. Beyond academics, my love for...
Sean helped me with some general chemistry tutoring. I'm a very rusty, untraditional student. Currently pursuing a second career. That being said, I haven't been to school formally in about 10 years. Sean met me where I was at and... - Chris, 3 lessons with Sean

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I give students careful and detailed feedback on their writing, and have worked with grade school, high school, and non-native speakers mastering the permutations of English.
I give students careful and detailed feedback on their writing, and have worked with grade school, high school, and non-native speakers mastering the permutations of English.

Near Palo Alto, CA
I have lot of experience in working with English I love English lit reading and writing I have been teaching at SAT levels for 4 years
I have lot of experience in working with English I love English lit reading and writing I have been teaching at SAT levels for 4 years

Near Palo Alto, CA
I graduated from college with a B.S. in biological science and a 3.997 GPA. I took many advanced English courses in high school, including AP English Language as well as AP English Literature. I have tutored fellow classmates as well as other students in essay writing and proofreading.
I graduated from college with a B.S. in biological science and a 3.997 GPA. I took many advanced English courses in high school, including AP English Language as well as AP English Literature. I have tutored fellow classmates as well as other students in essay writing and proofreading.
We can see the progress and improvement. Thank you so much. Looking forward to the next lesson. We will practice by ourselves in the meantime. - Christian, 8 lessons with Jonah

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I have taught English to Freshman. I have also taught/tutored English to several junior high students as well as high school students. I have helped students write research papers, do persuasive essays, write college applications. I have a good grasp of writing, reading comprehension, spelling, and...
I have taught English to Freshman. I have also taught/tutored English to several junior high students as well as high school students. I have helped students write research papers, do persuasive essays, write college applications. I have a good grasp of writing, reading comprehension, spelling, and...
Almost all the subjects she’s taught or has experience in are what my junior needs support in. This was just the first session but so far so good! - Thomas, 14 lessons with Debbie

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For the last several years I was a Teacher/Mentor at a small private school where all instruction was 1-to-1. Now I’m excited about the opportunity to provide excellent English Language Arts instruction to students via Wyzant! While my B.A. degree is in American Literature (UC Santa Cruz), and I was...
For the last several years I was a Teacher/Mentor at a small private school where all instruction was 1-to-1. Now I’m excited about the opportunity to provide excellent English Language Arts instruction to students via Wyzant! While my B.A. degree is in American Literature (UC Santa Cruz), and I was...

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I also tutor in all the hard sciences incl Bio (Anatomy, Physio, Microbio), Physics (Mechanics, E&M, Astrophys, Particle, Quantum), Chemistry (Inorg, Org, Structural, Metabolic Biochem), and many others. I have experience in teaching English (Lit, Reading, Writing, Grammar, and proofreading) and Philosophy...
I also tutor in all the hard sciences incl Bio (Anatomy, Physio, Microbio), Physics (Mechanics, E&M, Astrophys, Particle, Quantum), Chemistry (Inorg, Org, Structural, Metabolic Biochem), and many others. I have experience in teaching English (Lit, Reading, Writing, Grammar, and proofreading) and Philosophy...
Have been working with Mayank for a while. We were working on masters degree level calculus and advanced statistics for a UC Berkeley course, which some other tutors were not able to handle. He's great at evaluating your knowledge... - Mick

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Need help with your day to day English conversational skills? Have you relocated to the U.S. and your spouse is struggling with the English language? Are you Are you studying for the TOEIC or TOEFL exams? If so, I can help. I am the son of immigrants, with a native Japanese wife. I have been coaching...
Need help with your day to day English conversational skills? Have you relocated to the U.S. and your spouse is struggling with the English language? Are you Are you studying for the TOEIC or TOEFL exams? If so, I can help. I am the son of immigrants, with a native Japanese wife. I have been coaching...
Ken B. is very patient and experienced as an English tutor. He taught me right usages and correct pronunciations of words, as well as the way for learning English. We talked about daily news and everyday life on class, practising ... - SY, 9 lessons with Ken

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I currently help some students with middle school level English needs. Mostly it is with sentence structure and wording. I enjoyed helping with some book reports that required a student to see parallel themes throughout multiple books. I help students develop their abilities to use contextual evidence with proper...
I currently help some students with middle school level English needs. Mostly it is with sentence structure and wording. I enjoyed helping with some book reports that required a student to see parallel themes throughout multiple books. I help students develop their abilities to use contextual evidence with proper...
Bridget does a fantastic job helping my daughter with Algebra 2 homework and test prep! She is excellent at giving her examples of math problems to help practice for difficult concepts. My daughter has been able to keep up in a c... - Erika, 78 lessons with Bridget

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My preferred students are in middle school, high school, and college. But I am happy to make exceptions depending on circumstances. I am skilled primarily in reading, writing, English literature, social studies, history, and biology. At the college level, I focus on cultural studies, ethnic studies, linguistics,...
My preferred students are in middle school, high school, and college. But I am happy to make exceptions depending on circumstances. I am skilled primarily in reading, writing, English literature, social studies, history, and biology. At the college level, I focus on cultural studies, ethnic studies, linguistics,...

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I've been teaching and tutoring English for more than 30 years. I can help students of different levels of English to improve their abilities to speak fluently, use grammatically correct structures, read and write.
I've been teaching and tutoring English for more than 30 years. I can help students of different levels of English to improve their abilities to speak fluently, use grammatically correct structures, read and write.
Everything is excellent. Jane gave me new words, explained their meanings and using. She checked my level of English. - Oksana, 5 lessons with Jane

Near Palo Alto, CA
I have a strong background teaching at University level, Esl, foreign languages and English to adults.
I have a strong background teaching at University level, Esl, foreign languages and English to adults.
Carole did an amazing job not only in tutoring Spanish but in helping our daughter overcome the panic she would feel in class and during oral exams. Carole is patient, kind, fun, and very experienced. She tailored each session to ... - Liz, 9 lessons with Carole

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Hi, I'm Jacqueline and I specialize in French tutoring for students of all ages. I have taught over 300 French students and work with all of them to create a program tailored to their individual goals and needs. I can help you with all aspects of French including grammar, conversation, vocabulary, and overall fluency....
Hi, I'm Jacqueline and I specialize in French tutoring for students of all ages. I have taught over 300 French students and work with all of them to create a program tailored to their individual goals and needs. I can help you with all aspects of French including grammar, conversation, vocabulary, and overall fluency....
My daughter is a straight A student except in French. Now in her 3rd year of French, she continued to struggle in this one subject where she is a B student even when working very hard. Most foreign language teachers in school spea... - Gerard & Joanne, 4 lessons with Jacqueline

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Hi there! I'm a rising junior Electrical Engineering student at UC Irvine, and I'm excited to help you unlock your full potential on a variety of subjects! I’ve tutored for over five years with students of many age groups within K-12. I’ve received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) twice and many of...
Hi there! I'm a rising junior Electrical Engineering student at UC Irvine, and I'm excited to help you unlock your full potential on a variety of subjects! I’ve tutored for over five years with students of many age groups within K-12. I’ve received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) twice and many of...
Anay has been an incredible help to me over the past few months. With his guidance, I was able to raise my SAT score to a level I couldn’t have achieved on my own. He is not only professional but also personable, making it easy to... - Johanna, 7 lessons with Anay

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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. and M.S....
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. and M.S....
My son has had two sessions with Beatriz thus far and I can’t say enough great things about her. She’s very flexible with her schedule and always accommodating. My son is in chemistry honors and has been struggling since the begin... - Jayden, 5 lessons with Beatriz

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I am a former Northwestern student with extensive tutoring experience at all levels, including elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. 99th percentile SAT score and got 5s on Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. A little bit about myself: when I'm not tutoring, I like to watch football and...
I am a former Northwestern student with extensive tutoring experience at all levels, including elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. 99th percentile SAT score and got 5s on Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. A little bit about myself: when I'm not tutoring, I like to watch football and...
Sheldon has been helping my child on SAT preparation in a few lessons, both English and Math. He explains things well to my child with patience. Sheldon is a great tutor. - David, 23 lessons with Sheldon

Near Palo Alto, CA
I have been in the teaching profession for the last 12 years. I have taught students of all ages and backgrounds. I not only help them with their school and college curriculum but also help them prepare for all types of tests and interviews. I draw great satisfaction by being in this profession and making a positive...
I have been in the teaching profession for the last 12 years. I have taught students of all ages and backgrounds. I not only help them with their school and college curriculum but also help them prepare for all types of tests and interviews. I draw great satisfaction by being in this profession and making a positive...
Good lesson Krish is starting to learn a lot. Thank you Appreciate continued focus on his English basic reading and comprehension skills. Next steps is to continue to progress on this. So thank you - Tarun, 5 lessons with Devyani

Near Palo Alto, CA
I have been teaching English language skills for 27 years, as an ESL professional. I can provide help with reading, writing, speaking and listening, vocabulary acquisition and study skills.
I have been teaching English language skills for 27 years, as an ESL professional. I can provide help with reading, writing, speaking and listening, vocabulary acquisition and study skills.
He provides me great help to get my job. He has much experience to teach students. I am poor at listening English but he tries to kindly explain me again and again until I understand. We read articles together and I learned not on... - Yumeto, 11 lessons with Tim

Near Palo Alto, CA
I am a 75 year old retired attorney, one time public defender, later prosecutor, appellate litigator (death penalty defense before the California Supreme Court), entrepreneurial lawyer - lots of stuff. I am also a working writer, with a couple of short stories going strong on Amazon (30,000 plus sales) and two novels....
I am a 75 year old retired attorney, one time public defender, later prosecutor, appellate litigator (death penalty defense before the California Supreme Court), entrepreneurial lawyer - lots of stuff. I am also a working writer, with a couple of short stories going strong on Amazon (30,000 plus sales) and two novels....
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