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The Best Computer Science Tutors in Palo Alto, CA

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Henry D.

200/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

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

5.0 (17)

49 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

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, 29 lessons with Henry

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!

It was an honor to be taught by Nghia!

Nghia is an incredible tutor! Friendly, patient, and extremely knowledgeable about what he's teaching. He took the time to break down my coding assignment in a way that was easy to understand, he was always open for questions and ... - Toni, 5 lessons with Nghia

Parth S.

55/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Expert Computer Science Tutor And Software Engineering Mentor

4.8 (80)

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.

Very informative tutor

Parth was very accommodating on very short notice and is very knowledgeable in many different languages of computer science. Definitely recommend him if you are looking to increase your problem solving capabilities. - Mehul

Monique B.

45/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Software Engineer Specializing in Python/Flask

5.0 (6)

23 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,...

Zulfiqar A.

25/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Expert Computer science tutor

5.0 (10)

28 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...

Nicholas K.

60/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

B.S. in Computer Science @ UCI

5.0 (49)

108 hours tutoring

Response time: 18 minutes

I learned computer science during my undergraduate studies at UCI and also have over a year experience working at Western Digital as a Software Engineer. We frequently need to apply CS concepts into the job I had.

Extremely clear explanations and highly knowledgeable

Nick is teaching me math and machine learning. He is truly talented at breaking down complex topics into understandable explanations. Combined with his in depth knowledge of the fundamentals, he truly speeds up your learning. I... - Franco, 3 lessons with Nicholas

Andrei G.

85/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

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

5.0 (242)

877 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

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.

Excellent Tutor for Computer Science

Andrei is simply amazing!! He is extremely knowledgeable in Computer Science courses. He explains with great patience and makes sure the student understands every step of the way. He helped me with my Computer Architecture course... - Neelima

Devan F.

150/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Software Engineer at Microsoft, Bachelors of Engineering at Cornell

5.0 (67)

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...

Excellent tutor

Devan helped my daughter with an AP Computer Science Principles python assignment. He was patient and made sure she understood the material. We will be setting up additional lessons with Devan. - Diana, 4 lessons with Devan

Pranav M.

225/hour

Near Palo Alto, 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...

SELAHATTIN T.

100/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

USACO Instructor - AP CS A Exam reader

5.0 (2)

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.

80/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

MIT Graduate in Computer Science / 5 years Software Development

5.0 (130)

301 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.

Excellent Computer Science Tutor!

Cody is humble, smart and jumps in to help within short notice. He patiently explains the concepts and helps learn coding from scratch. Great tutor. Highly recommended! - Nagesh, 15 lessons with Cody

Kevin N.

150/hour

Palo Alto, CA

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

5.0 (349)

1,193 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...

Michael D.

60/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

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

5.0 (119)

545 hours tutoring

Response time: 11 minutes

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.

Tuling M.

100/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of Experience

5.0 (5)

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.

The best Python tutor I've found here on Wyzant!

Tuling is an expert in computer science and very knowledgeable in Python. You can tell he is a seasoned software engineer and is passionate in helping others succeed. He is very clear in his explanations. He’s been helping me with... - Win, 2 lessons with Tuling

Gabe M.

150/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Software Engineer at Two Sigma

5.0 (24)

90 hours tutoring

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...

Sreenidhi C.

45/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

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

5.0 (4)

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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Alex A.

400/hour

Experienced Software Developer with a Desire to Teach Others

5.0 (937)

1,447 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 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. ...

Five Stars and Beyond!

Alex is definitely my go to coach for computer science & data mining! Not only does he respond quickly, but he’s extremely kind and really has a desire to guide his students. He gave me exactly what I needed in terms of understand... - Laura, 8 lessons with Alex

Jason L.

120/hour

Physicist with Data Structure and Algorithms training

5.0 (838)

3,504 hours tutoring

Response time: 2 minutes

In college I took a programming class and a Data Structures class. While earning my Physics PhD I programmed regularly and took online Computer Science classes in Algorithms in Machine Learning. I've helped students with diverse topics...

Brilliant and versatile tutor

Jason has been able to help my college student son with programming, physics, statics, and calculus. He is thorough, clear and patient. He has greatly helped my son’s confidence in tackling homework and reviewing for exams. In hea... - Diana, 58 lessons with Jason

Tony T.

170/hour

UC Berkeley Computer Science Grad Patient tutor & practical experience

Response time: 19 minutes

I graduated from the Computer Science department from UC Berkeley where I learned the fundamentals of software engineering and the theories of operating systems, compilers, database, languages, networking and computer graphics. I have...

Exceptional Mentor with Deep Expertise and Passion for Teaching

I feel fortunate to have worked with Tony. He brings deep computer science expertise and years of experience, along with a genuine passion for teaching that truly stands out. He explained Claude and cowork clearly and effectively,... - Jeffrey, 12 lessons with Tony

Seth G.

60/hour

A.A. in Computer Science

5.0 (17)

178 hours tutoring

I began studying computer science in college, earning an A.A. in the field, which gives me a solid foundation to help students understand programming concepts. With experience in languages like C, C++, Java, and Python, I can guide students...

Eva A.

100/hour

Experienced Computer Science Teacher & Curriculum Specialist

5.0 (723)

2,586 hours tutoring

Certified Computer Science teacher with over ten years experience teaching and tutoring AP® Computer Science A, AP® Computer Science Principles, Data Structures, and introductory courses. I've tutored Java, Python,...

Excellent AP Computer Science A Teacher

My son prepared AP Computer Science A test with Eva and had a wonderful experience. Eva started lessons with analyzing his weak areas and helped him prepare for the test strategically. For weekly classes, Eva assigned homework a... - Gulin, 7 lessons with Eva

CHADI E.

35/hour

Computer Science and Database Systems Tutoring

Response time: 22 minutes

I tutor introductory computer science with a focus on core programming and practical problem-solving skills rather than advanced theory. I help students understand fundamental concepts such as algorithms at a basic level, data structures...

Highly Knowledgeable, Patient, and with Strong Teaching Skills

I highly recommend choosing Chadi as your tutor! I started as a beginner in database SQL. I was clueless and I gained a great understanding of database SQL all thanks to Chadi. You will definitely learn a lot from him. Chadi’s k... - Kelley, 33 lessons with CHADI

David P.

130/hour

Senior Software Engineer, Visual Studio C# Team at Microsoft

5.0 (31)

363 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)...

Ted L.

135/hour

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Freelance Software Developer

5.0 (1179)

4,731 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

I studied Computer Science in high school and university, originally learning the "old" progression of programming languages: BASIC, Assembly, Pascal, C, C++. From there, I continued further to learn Java, SQL,...

Very helpful

Knowledgeable about computer science concepts, patient with me when I was being stupid, helped me get through the most difficult parts of my program. Helped after our session had ended. - John

Julie B.

60/hour

PhD in Computer Science with 25+ years software development experience

5.0 (295)

818 hours tutoring

Response time: 14 minutes

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....

Fantastic Tutor!

My son is a university student taking a challenging Computer Vision course. He needed some help with an assignment, but several Computer Vison tutors who I contacted said that they were not familiar with the concepts covered. Ju... - Doug

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