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Raphael L. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Raphael L.
139/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Harvard & Yale grad for math and science tutoring

Are you struggling in a difficult course and need some guidance? I typically work with high school and college students primarily in math, physics, chemistry, and statistics. I have a BS in math and physics from Yale and a PhD in statistical...

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5.0 (2763)
139/hour
10,458 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Are you struggling in a difficult course and need some guidance? I typically work with high school and college students primarily in math, physics, chemistry, and statistics. I have a BS in math and physics from Yale and a PhD in statistical...

Anna M. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anna M.
120/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Specializing in Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, and AP Chemistry

Students who struggle with high school curricula are typically bright individuals who have excelled in school up until this point, and did not need to fine-tune study skills because learning in earlier grades was intuitive. This is where a...

5.0 (354)
120/hour
1,912 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutesNote that average response time is based on Anna’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm UTC.

Students who struggle with high school curricula are typically bright individuals who have excelled in school up until this point, and did not need to fine-tune study skills because learning in earlier grades was intuitive. This is where a...

Leon B. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Leon B.
180/hour

Palo Alto, CA

I'm *NOT* your TYPICAL TUTOR | Stanford University Graduate

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...

5.0 (89)
180/hour
499 hours tutoring

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...

Matthew R. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew R.
100/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Stanford PhD, astrobiologist, astronomer, geologist and physicist.

I graduated from Stanford University with a PhD in planetary science and astrobiology, where I studied climate evolution on planets around other stars. In addition, I graduated from Penn State University with a Masters in geosciences, Southern...

5.0 (31)
100/hour
105 hours tutoring

I graduated from Stanford University with a PhD in planetary science and astrobiology, where I studied climate evolution on planets around other stars. In addition, I graduated from Penn State University with a Masters in geosciences, Southern...

Weifen D. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Weifen D.
30/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Native Chinese speaker standard Mandarin tutor

I am a native Chinese speaker and use an immersive approach to teaching simplified Chinese. I have a complete set of courses for learning Chinese from the basics, including Pinyin, vocabulary, short stories, poetry reading, daily conversations,...

5.0 (8)
30/hour
49 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 minutesNote that average response time is based on Weifen’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I am a native Chinese speaker and use an immersive approach to teaching simplified Chinese. I have a complete set of courses for learning Chinese from the basics, including Pinyin, vocabulary, short stories, poetry reading, daily conversations,...

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

Palo Alto, CA

High School + College Math expert | Berkeley Math '23 4.0

I graduated Berkeley in '23 with a degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, 4.0 GPA. I love teaching! I spent 3 college semesters on course staff for Math, Probability theory, and Statistics. I taught discussion sections (30...

5.0 (2)
50/hour
9 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutesNote that average response time is based on Christopher’s active hours, which are 1:00 am - 4:00 pm UTC.

I graduated Berkeley in '23 with a degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, 4.0 GPA. I love teaching! I spent 3 college semesters on course staff for Math, Probability theory, and Statistics. I taught discussion sections (30...

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

Palo Alto, CA

Recently Retired AP Biology teacher with research experience

I am a certificated high school teacher who leveraged my personal experience with biotechnology to teach AP Biology as well as a STEM research class at a highly regarded Silicon Valley public school for 17 years. In addition to teaching in a...

5.0 (7)
150/hour
42 hours tutoring

I am a certificated high school teacher who leveraged my personal experience with biotechnology to teach AP Biology as well as a STEM research class at a highly regarded Silicon Valley public school for 17 years. In addition to teaching in a...

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

Palo Alto, CA

Chemistry, Science, Math and Russian (bilingual, native) Tutor

I graduated from two high-ranked universities in the world: Belarusian State University (degree in Healthcare Administration) and UCLA (degree in Biochemistry). I am a well-articulated native Russian speaker, and I have been tutoring Russian for...

5.0 (24)
100/hour
40 hours tutoring

I graduated from two high-ranked universities in the world: Belarusian State University (degree in Healthcare Administration) and UCLA (degree in Biochemistry). I am a well-articulated native Russian speaker, and I have been tutoring Russian for...

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

Palo Alto, CA

DAT 24 Scorer | UCLA Dental D1 | Chem, Bio, Math, OChem, Spanish

'm an incoming D1 at UCLA School of Dentistry, Magna Cum Laude graduate from Brown University, and an experienced tutor with 10+ years helping students succeed in science, math, Spanish, and more. In Jun 2024, I scored a 24 AA and 24 TS on my DAT...

5.0 (11)
150/hour
152 hours tutoring

'm an incoming D1 at UCLA School of Dentistry, Magna Cum Laude graduate from Brown University, and an experienced tutor with 10+ years helping students succeed in science, math, Spanish, and more. In Jun 2024, I scored a 24 AA and 24 TS on my DAT...

Ariana Y. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ariana Y.
50/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Experienced Tutor and Guitar Teacher w/ Music Degree

Hi, I'm Ari! I'm 32 years old and have a Bachelor's degree in music as well as several years experience teaching private guitar and music theory. Although I studied music more formally in college, I started my journey in music learning on my...

5.0 (379)
50/hour
934 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Ari! I'm 32 years old and have a Bachelor's degree in music as well as several years experience teaching private guitar and music theory. Although I studied music more formally in college, I started my journey in music learning on my...

Amanda B. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amanda B.
195/hour

Palo Alto, CA

SAT, ACT, GRE & GMAT Specialist | 5+ Point ACT Gains

My students consistently achieve 300+ point SAT increases, 5+ point ACT improvements, and 100+ point GMAT gains. I specialize in SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT preparation, along with math and science coursework through the AP and college level. These...

5.0 (195)
195/hour
1,242 hours tutoring

My students consistently achieve 300+ point SAT increases, 5+ point ACT improvements, and 100+ point GMAT gains. I specialize in SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT preparation, along with math and science coursework through the AP and college level. These...

Michaele Francesco C. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michaele Francesco C.
90/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Stanford physician who is passionate about teaching & academic growth

I am a Resident Physician at the Stanford University. Previously, I studied medicine at the University of Colorado. I also completed graduate school in Applied Psychology and Public Health at the University of Southern California. The...

5.0 (12)
90/hour
68 hours tutoring

I am a Resident Physician at the Stanford University. Previously, I studied medicine at the University of Colorado. I also completed graduate school in Applied Psychology and Public Health at the University of Southern California. The...

Solana C. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Solana C.
115/hour

Palo Alto, CA

STEM and Dyscalculia Specialist! Over 20 Years Experience

I have been tutoring for over 25 years. I tutor K-12 and some college courses. I received my degree in Genetics so I'm great with math and the sciences. I am also great with English and Language Arts. I am a nerd and proud of it! I believe...

5.0 (4)
115/hour
7 hours tutoring

I have been tutoring for over 25 years. I tutor K-12 and some college courses. I received my degree in Genetics so I'm great with math and the sciences. I am also great with English and Language Arts. I am a nerd and proud of it! I believe...

Jennifer K. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jennifer K.
95/hour

Palo Alto, CA

College Counselor and AP Language and Literature teacher

Understanding the whole college application process can be overwhelming for many of you. As an academic counselor at a small private high school, I have experience working individually with students to make the process an exciting and positive...

5.0 (13)
95/hour
18 hours tutoring

Understanding the whole college application process can be overwhelming for many of you. As an academic counselor at a small private high school, I have experience working individually with students to make the process an exciting and positive...

Irene H. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Irene H.
100/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Accounting, Finance, and Financial Modeling Specialist

I'm a native English speaker with over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance. Professionally, I have worked in the areas of project finance, corporate finance, and securitizations. Financial transaction sizes have ranged from several...

4.9 (62)
100/hour
284 hours tutoring

I'm a native English speaker with over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance. Professionally, I have worked in the areas of project finance, corporate finance, and securitizations. Financial transaction sizes have ranged from several...

John T. Palo Alto, CA, available for in-person tutoring
John T.
95/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Passionate about teaching and learning

I moved to Sunnyvale after accepting a job at a startup here developing new battery materials, and have been working at Bay Area startups. I came up here from Pasadena where I worked as a post doc and staff scientist at the California Institute of...

5.0 (72)
95/hour
326 hours tutoring

I moved to Sunnyvale after accepting a job at a startup here developing new battery materials, and have been working at Bay Area startups. I came up here from Pasadena where I worked as a post doc and staff scientist at the California Institute of...

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

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 (88)
130/hour
157 hours tutoring

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...

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

Experienced Cambridge PhD: AI, Technology, Math, Robotics

I am a researcher and engineer with a PhD from the University of Cambridge and professional experience in Silicon Valley robotics, USA. I have taught engineering and math at Cambridge in small groups, as well as math and computer science at the...

5.0 (16)
110/hour
16 hours tutoring

I am a researcher and engineer with a PhD from the University of Cambridge and professional experience in Silicon Valley robotics, USA. I have taught engineering and math at Cambridge in small groups, as well as math and computer science at the...

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

French Tutor for Middle School, High School, College, and Adults

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...

5.0 (1665)
105/hour
8,224 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jacqueline’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

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...

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

Maestra Brenda Spanish

My name is Brenda C. I currently work as a Spanish teacher in a private school, but I've been tutoring Spanish since 2012. My experience as a Spanish tutor has been diverse because I have taught all ages. Also, my students come from different...

5.0 (21)
50/hour
96 hours tutoring

My name is Brenda C. I currently work as a Spanish teacher in a private school, but I've been tutoring Spanish since 2012. My experience as a Spanish tutor has been diverse because I have taught all ages. Also, my students come from different...

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

Stanford Grad and Software Engineer at Top Quant Firm

Hi, my name is Gabe and I'd love to help you or your child succeed in math or computer science. I've been a software engineer at a top quantitative finance firm/hedge fund since completing my master's degree at Stanford in August of 2023. Prior to...

5.0 (24)
150/hour
107 hours tutoring

Hi, my name is Gabe and I'd love to help you or your child succeed in math or computer science. I've been a software engineer at a top quantitative finance firm/hedge fund since completing my master's degree at Stanford in August of 2023. Prior to...

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

Ph.D. Physics Grad for Math & Physics Tutoring

Hello students! I am a tutor specializing in both Math and Physics. I have a Bachelors, Masters and PhD in Physics. I have loved teaching since I was a kid (completely true - ask my mom) :) While at U.C. Santa Barbara as an undergraduate, I...

5.0 (50)
125/hour
279 hours tutoring

Hello students! I am a tutor specializing in both Math and Physics. I have a Bachelors, Masters and PhD in Physics. I have loved teaching since I was a kid (completely true - ask my mom) :) While at U.C. Santa Barbara as an undergraduate, I...

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

Patient and Experienced English and Science Tutor| K–College Support

Hi! I’m Arshi, and I am a senior at UC Davis completing my degree in neurobiology. I have about 2 years of experience tutoring students in a variety of subjects, but my primary focus is English and the sciences. I have 3+ years of experience...

5.0 (13)
75/hour
222 hours tutoring

Hi! I’m Arshi, and I am a senior at UC Davis completing my degree in neurobiology. I have about 2 years of experience tutoring students in a variety of subjects, but my primary focus is English and the sciences. I have 3+ years of experience...

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

Effective Ph.D. Tutor of Mathematics and Physics

I have over 30 years of experience as a tutor and lecturer in mathematics and physics, both before and after I completed my physics & biology BA at UC Berkeley and my physics PhD at the University of Illinois. I am available for tutoring at...

4.9 (1207)
69/hour
4,517 hours tutoring

I have over 30 years of experience as a tutor and lecturer in mathematics and physics, both before and after I completed my physics & biology BA at UC Berkeley and my physics PhD at the University of Illinois. I am available for tutoring at...

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

Experienced Teacher with Extensive Experience in All HS Sciences

Greetings, I’m Ian! I like to consider myself a “Learning Facilitator,” rather than a teacher, because in the end, a student can only learn if they take responsibility for their own growth. As a facilitator, my job is to find ways to inspire...

4.8 (5)
100/hour
17 hours tutoring

Greetings, I’m Ian! I like to consider myself a “Learning Facilitator,” rather than a teacher, because in the end, a student can only learn if they take responsibility for their own growth. As a facilitator, my job is to find ways to inspire...

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