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

Near Palo Alto, CA

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

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...

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

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...

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

Software Engineer at Two Sigma

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...

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

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...

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

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

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.

5.0 (245)
85/hour
881 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 minutesNote that average response time is based on Andrei’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

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.

Zulfiqar A. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Zulfiqar A.
25/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Expert Computer science tutor

I am a Computer Science instructor with practical experience teaching programming, data structures, and algorithms to university students and beginners. I regularly teach programming using Python and C++, guiding students through problem-solving, algorithm design, and building small software projects. My...

5.0 (10)
25/hour
29 hours tutoring

I am a Computer Science instructor with practical experience teaching programming, data structures, and algorithms to university students and beginners. I regularly teach programming using Python and C++, guiding students through problem-solving, algorithm design, and building small software projects. My...

Rajat R. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rajat R.
50/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

UC Berkeley AI Researcher| Experienced Computer Science Tutor

I have several years of experience in computer programming, with strong skills in languages like Python and Java. I’ve also conducted machine learning and NLP research projects that have received 19 citations from other researchers, and I’m currently working on LLM interpretability at UC Berkeley’s AI Research Lab....

4.9 (20)
50/hour
31 hours tutoring

I have several years of experience in computer programming, with strong skills in languages like Python and Java. I’ve also conducted machine learning and NLP research projects that have received 19 citations from other researchers, and I’m currently working on LLM interpretability at UC Berkeley’s AI Research Lab....

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

Professional Computer Scientist| Harvard PhD | AP Exam Specialist

Whether you need help preparing for an exam, starting a project, debugging your code, or understanding complex programming principles, I can help guide you on your Computer Science journey!

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5.0 (432)
150/hour
1,700 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Whether you need help preparing for an exam, starting a project, debugging your code, or understanding complex programming principles, I can help guide you on your Computer Science journey!

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

Expert Computer Science Tutor And Software Engineering Mentor

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.

4.8 (80)
55/hour
202 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.

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

Software Engineer at Microsoft, Bachelors of Engineering at Cornell

Ivy League educated computer scientist currently working at Microsoft. 2 years of internships and incoming full time software engineer on the MSTeams product, where I mostly worked with frontend, web development projects in javascript. Experienced with data systems, object oriented programming, and web development...

5.0 (67)
150/hour
279 hours tutoring

Ivy League educated computer scientist currently working at Microsoft. 2 years of internships and incoming full time software engineer on the MSTeams product, where I mostly worked with frontend, web development projects in javascript. Experienced with data systems, object oriented programming, and web development...

Pranav M. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Pranav M.
225/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Incoming Software Engineer at Startup, Cornell Computer Science BA

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...

5.0 (8)
225/hour
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...

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

USACO Instructor - AP CS A Exam reader

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 teaching -Beginner level programming (C++, Python, Java)...

5.0 (2)
100/hour
7 hours tutoring

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 teaching -Beginner level programming (C++, Python, Java)...

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

MIT Graduate in Computer Science / 5 years Software Development

I have a degree in CS from MIT and have worked in industry 5 years as a fullstack engineer at companies like IXL Learning, Johnson & Johnson, and Meta. I haved helped students prepare for their AP Exams as well as on Leetcode problems / competitive programming like USACO.

5.0 (133)
80/hour
316 hours tutoring

I have a degree in CS from MIT and have worked in industry 5 years as a fullstack engineer at companies like IXL Learning, Johnson & Johnson, and Meta. I haved helped students prepare for their AP Exams as well as on Leetcode problems / competitive programming like USACO.

Kevin N. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kevin N.
150/hour

Palo Alto, CA

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

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...

5.0 (350)
150/hour
1,195 hours tutoring

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...

Thomas J. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Thomas J.
50/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Game & Tools Programmer with 5+ years of experience

I have been using computers my entire life, and have built computers for myself and family members. Since 2019, I have built my career building games using C++ and Unreal Engine. While I have experience with hardware and how the system works, my professional focus is software and game development.

4.9 (278)
50/hour
1,330 hours tutoring

I have been using computers my entire life, and have built computers for myself and family members. Since 2019, I have built my career building games using C++ and Unreal Engine. While I have experience with hardware and how the system works, my professional focus is software and game development.

Tuling M. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tuling M.
100/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of Experience

Throughout those years, I focused on building backend infrastructure from scratch while specialising in Java, Python, and databases. I also hold a Bachelor's in Computer Science from Caltech where I've worked as a teaching assistant for multiple undergraduate computer science classes.

5.0 (5)
100/hour
16 hours tutoring

Throughout those years, I focused on building backend infrastructure from scratch while specialising in Java, Python, and databases. I also hold a Bachelor's in Computer Science from Caltech where I've worked as a teaching assistant for multiple undergraduate computer science classes.

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

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

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.

5.0 (121)
60/hour
548 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.

Sreenidhi C. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sreenidhi C.
45/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

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

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...

5.0 (4)
45/hour
18 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...

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Julie B.
60/hour

PhD in Computer Science with 25+ years software development experience

I've worked as a software developer for over 25 years in addition to obtaining my PhD in Computer Science. During my PhD I studied Computational Geometry, Image Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning and AI among other topics....

5.0 (305)
60/hour
872 hours tutoring
Response time: 41 minutesNote that average response time is based on Julie’s active hours, which are 11:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I've worked as a software developer for over 25 years in addition to obtaining my PhD in Computer Science. During my PhD I studied Computational Geometry, Image Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning and AI among other topics....

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Yvan M.
100/hour

Tutor for HS AP Comp Science & College-level C++, Java, Python

I scored a 5/5 on the AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles exams and earned an A in every college-level coding class I took. I have 7+ years experience teaching comp science, including being a C.S. TA at BYU...

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5.0 (2140)
100/hour
7,034 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response time is based on Yvan’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 12:00 pm UTC.

I scored a 5/5 on the AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles exams and earned an A in every college-level coding class I took. I have 7+ years experience teaching comp science, including being a C.S. TA at BYU...

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Christian S.
125/hour

Career Software Engineer Specializing in Java

I am professionally employed as a Software Engineer. Also pursuing a Master's Degree in Computer Science at Johns Hopkins.

5.0 (825)
125/hour
3,082 hours tutoring

I am professionally employed as a Software Engineer. Also pursuing a Master's Degree in Computer Science at Johns Hopkins.

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Jesse W.
45/hour

Computer Science Gradudate of Wright State University

I have earned my bachelor's of Computer Science from Wright State University.

5.0 (26)
45/hour
75 hours tutoring

I have earned my bachelor's of Computer Science from Wright State University.

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David P.
130/hour

Senior Software Engineer, Visual Studio C# Team at Microsoft

I've completed undergraduate and graduate level coursework in Computer Science, as well as served as a Teaching Assistant for a Data Structures and Algorithms course. I spent 8 years on the on the Visual Studio C# Team (aka roslyn)...

5.0 (31)
130/hour
364 hours tutoring

I've completed undergraduate and graduate level coursework in Computer Science, as well as served as a Teaching Assistant for a Data Structures and Algorithms course. I spent 8 years on the on the Visual Studio C# Team (aka roslyn)...

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Guilherme A.
135/hour

NVIDIA Software Engineer | B.S Computer Science

I'm a System Software Engineer at NVIDIA with a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin, where I work on low-level hypervisor and RTOS software for autonomous vehicles. I've taught Computer Science...

5.0 (221)
135/hour
806 hours tutoring

I'm a System Software Engineer at NVIDIA with a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin, where I work on low-level hypervisor and RTOS software for autonomous vehicles. I've taught Computer Science...

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Bob P.
80/hour

Duke Univ. engineering alumnus, experienced tutor, father of 4

I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Duke University with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. I have worked in Computer Science my entire adult life, including seven years at IBM and 3.5 years at SAS Institute. I was...

5.0 (6022)
80/hour
10,010 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on Bob’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Duke University with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. I have worked in Computer Science my entire adult life, including seven years at IBM and 3.5 years at SAS Institute. I was...

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Tony T.
170/hour

UC Berkeley CS Grad Patient tutor for AP Computer Science A

I have tutored multiple students in AP Computer Science A in Java and Python. I graduated from the Computer Science department from UC Berkeley where I learned the fundamentals of software engineering and the theories of operating...

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5.0 (168)
170/hour
584 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Tony’s active hours, which are 2:00 am - 10:00 am UTC.

I have tutored multiple students in AP Computer Science A in Java and Python. I graduated from the Computer Science department from UC Berkeley where I learned the fundamentals of software engineering and the theories of operating...

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Dayaan M.
60/hour

CS Graduate, Expert in Web Development and Software Development

I am a Computer Science graduate with expertise in programming, software development, and web development. With over five years of experience tutoring students of all levels, I specialize in breaking down complex topics into manageable...

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5.0 (326)
60/hour
958 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Dayaan’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

I am a Computer Science graduate with expertise in programming, software development, and web development. With over five years of experience tutoring students of all levels, I specialize in breaking down complex topics into manageable...

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