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Stanford Engineering PhD student, Experienced Chemistry and Math Tutor
Hello! I'm John - I have a B.S in chemical engineering from Yale, where I took three years of chemistry in addition to a rigorous sequence of mathematics, physics, and engineering courses. I have been tutoring regularly since high school via honor... See John's full profile
Hello! I'm John - I have a B.S in chemical engineering from Yale, where I took three years of chemistry in addition to a rigorous sequence of mathematics, physics, and engineering courses. I have been tutoring regularly since high school via honor...See John's full profile
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... read the full review - Jenny, 21 lessons with John
Palo Alto, CA
(UPenn Grad) Professional Full-Time Tutor and College Counselor
Hi, my name's Kevin, and I want to help you get into the school of your dreams! I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Psychology and Computer Science and have been tutoring for over 10 years, after which I worked for... See Kevin's full profile
Hi, my name's Kevin, and I want to help you get into the school of your dreams! I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Psychology and Computer Science and have been tutoring for over 10 years, after which I worked for...See Kevin's full profile
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... See Jennifer's full profile
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...See Jennifer's full profile
Near Palo Alto, CA
Physics and Math tutor to help you reach your educational goals
I am a theoretical physicist and I have loved all my life the study of the universe and its secrets through research and continued education. Mathematics and Science have offered modern humans unprecedented awareness. Strong ethical individuals,... See Sotirios's full profile
I am a theoretical physicist and I have loved all my life the study of the universe and its secrets through research and continued education. Mathematics and Science have offered modern humans unprecedented awareness. Strong ethical individuals,...See Sotirios's full profile
Near Palo Alto, CA
Dosage calculations guru/ 10 years RN/ math nerd/ Nursing writing help
I have worked as a RN for 10 years. I hold a BSN, as well as numerous other certificates in nursing including Certified Emergency RN, ACLS, PALS etc. I am especially skilled at dosage calculation, procedures and critical thinking for NCLEX... See Mary's full profile
I have worked as a RN for 10 years. I hold a BSN, as well as numerous other certificates in nursing including Certified Emergency RN, ACLS, PALS etc. I am especially skilled at dosage calculation, procedures and critical thinking for NCLEX...See Mary's full profile
I had a wonderful lesson. Mary is well educated, so her insights were amazing. I learned a lot from her. She takes her to to explain everything thoroughly, step by step to help me understand. Choose her and you will not be disappo... read the full review - Jemima, 5 lessons with Mary
Near Palo Alto, CA
Experienced instructor with PhD in Organic Chemistry
My name is Nina and I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at UCSF working on the synthesis of new antibiotics. I received my PhD in organic chemistry from UC Davis, where I gained experience as a TA for a variety of undergraduate and graduate... See Nina's full profile
My name is Nina and I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at UCSF working on the synthesis of new antibiotics. I received my PhD in organic chemistry from UC Davis, where I gained experience as a TA for a variety of undergraduate and graduate...See Nina's full profile
Near Palo Alto, CA
Experienced Native Japanese Tutor with Teaching Credential, JLPT prep
I enjoy teaching Japanese. I am a native Japanese, and have college degrees both in Japan and the US with a secondary teaching credential earned in Japan. I have been teaching Japanese for 10+ years. I am a friendly and patient yet goal-oriented... See Seiko's full profile
I enjoy teaching Japanese. I am a native Japanese, and have college degrees both in Japan and the US with a secondary teaching credential earned in Japan. I have been teaching Japanese for 10+ years. I am a friendly and patient yet goal-oriented...See Seiko's full profile
Palo Alto, CA
Stanford University student with three years experience tutoring
Hi! My name is Shafin. I have tutored students for three years in SAT English and Reading, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C, all math up to Calculus 2, and college essay writing. I love seeing my students improve and grow, as it helps me grow as well.... See Shafin's full profile
Hi! My name is Shafin. I have tutored students for three years in SAT English and Reading, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C, all math up to Calculus 2, and college essay writing. I love seeing my students improve and grow, as it helps me grow as well....See Shafin's full profile
Shafin helped me work through physics review problems such as circular velocity, calculating net forces, understanding angular components of force vectors. I highly recommend! He explains problem solving in an easy to understand w... read the full review - William, 3 lessons with Shafin
Palo Alto, CA
Experienced, Patient Tutor: Calculus, Physics, Precalculus
I have an MA in math from State University of New York and an MS in computers from Case Institute of Technology. Besides 25 years of software experience, I have taught part-time in the math and computer science department at San Jose State... See Peter's full profile
I have an MA in math from State University of New York and an MS in computers from Case Institute of Technology. Besides 25 years of software experience, I have taught part-time in the math and computer science department at San Jose State...See Peter's full profile
Peter is simply the best tutor we've ever come across – by far! My daughter has always had issues with math and then was diagnosed with a learning disability. We've gone through countless tutors. We found Peter to help with both ... read the full review - Rachel, 49 lessons with Peter
Palo Alto, CA
Stanford Certified Educator with 15+ Years of Experience
As a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University in the Professor Kent Irwin group, I was concurrently employed by the Stanford University Physics Department as a lecturer for an introductory astronomy class over the summer for the mutual... See Fedja's full profile
As a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University in the Professor Kent Irwin group, I was concurrently employed by the Stanford University Physics Department as a lecturer for an introductory astronomy class over the summer for the mutual...See Fedja's full profile
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... See Raphael's full profile
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...See Raphael's full profile
Raphael's tutoring sessions were a game-changer for my daughter. She went from being confused by several physics concepts she was learning in high school to being "crystal clear" (her words) and confident on those topics. She sai... read the full review - Christine, 54 lessons with Raphael
Near Palo Alto, CA
Effective Biology Tutor Specializing in Physiology and Anatomy
Welcome, I'm Meghan! I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and, more recently, with my Master's degree in Physiology. As an undergraduate, I found myself drawn to fascinating but challenging scientific coursework, which lead me to... See Meghan's full profile
Welcome, I'm Meghan! I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and, more recently, with my Master's degree in Physiology. As an undergraduate, I found myself drawn to fascinating but challenging scientific coursework, which lead me to...See Meghan's full profile
Palo Alto, CA
Yale and Stanford Engineering Ph.D. Math and Science Tutor
I hold a B.S. from Yale and M.S. from Stanford in biomedical engineering and am currently pursuing a Ph.D in bioengineering at Stanford. I love to teach Algebra, Calculus, Physics, MATLAB, and Python. Biomedical engineering is a very... See Jonathan's full profile
I hold a B.S. from Yale and M.S. from Stanford in biomedical engineering and am currently pursuing a Ph.D in bioengineering at Stanford. I love to teach Algebra, Calculus, Physics, MATLAB, and Python. Biomedical engineering is a very...See Jonathan's full profile
Not only is this guy a outright genius in his teaching style but in his knowledge of the topic. He really understood my standpoint and the need of urgency to help me in my MATLAB class and didn't hesitate to help me through my who... read the full review - Todd
Near Palo Alto, CA
Credentialed Spanish Teacher (Native Speaker)
My name is Roberto, and I was born and raised in Mexico City. I moved to California to study college 40 years ago. I'm an experienced high school Spanish teacher (15 years) and translator (10 years). I had taught levels 1, 2, 3 & 4, AP and... See Roberto's full profile
My name is Roberto, and I was born and raised in Mexico City. I moved to California to study college 40 years ago. I'm an experienced high school Spanish teacher (15 years) and translator (10 years). I had taught levels 1, 2, 3 & 4, AP and...See Roberto's full profile
Roberto completed his first hour with my son this weekend. My son (typical picky teen) asked to continue the tutoring sessions bi-weekly now. Roberto knew exactly what my son was currently studying in class and went over the subje... read the full review - Jean, 2 lessons with Roberto
Near Palo Alto, CA
Software engineering and machine learning coach
What sets me apart from the other tutors on this platform is my unique blend of deep industry experience and several thousand hours coaching and tutoring individuals just like you. My industry experience comes from working as a machine learning... See Andrew's full profile
What sets me apart from the other tutors on this platform is my unique blend of deep industry experience and several thousand hours coaching and tutoring individuals just like you. My industry experience comes from working as a machine learning...See Andrew's full profile
Andrew really knows Python and also knows how to interpret and apply Python to solve difficult data science problems. He is actually extremely quick at it too! His demeanor is very pleasant, kind and patient and seems to enjoy te... read the full review - Jonathan, 7 lessons with Andrew
Near Palo Alto, CA
Software Developer Expert (20+ yrs) with a master in AI
How to learn any programming topic easily anywhere in the world, regardless of your experience level? I am an expert programmer with a master's in AI and more than 20 years of extensive corporate, freelancing, tutoring experience. MY METHOD IS... See Alex's full profile
How to learn any programming topic easily anywhere in the world, regardless of your experience level? I am an expert programmer with a master's in AI and more than 20 years of extensive corporate, freelancing, tutoring experience. MY METHOD IS...See Alex's full profile
Alex is an amazing tutor. He took the time to understand the problem I was trying to solve, then broke it down and taught me the fundamentals. I highly recommend getting tutored by him!... read the full review - David
Near Palo Alto, CA
I love teaching Python
I'm an EE and software developer and have used more than 10 different programming languages. I now do part time work for the Carnegie Institution at Stanford using Python to analyze data from climate models. Python is a great programming... See Bill's full profile
I'm an EE and software developer and have used more than 10 different programming languages. I now do part time work for the Carnegie Institution at Stanford using Python to analyze data from climate models. Python is a great programming...See Bill's full profile
Bill was extremely patient with me, and explained everything clearly. Bill provided me the tools necessary to complete my assignments. I will be using his services again. ... read the full review - Andre, 2 lessons with Bill
Near Palo Alto, CA
Native speaker for French and Master in Science Grad for Math!
Bonjour, bonsoir! Permettez-moi de me présenter. Let me introduce myself. I am a native French speaking tutor, very fortunate to have received the best education possible, that allowed me to enjoy a very successful international career. Having... See Alain's full profile
Bonjour, bonsoir! Permettez-moi de me présenter. Let me introduce myself. I am a native French speaking tutor, very fortunate to have received the best education possible, that allowed me to enjoy a very successful international career. Having...See Alain's full profile
Alain is a wonderful tutor who helped me through a variety of projects and exam preparation. Thanks to Alain, I was able to pass some very difficult exams and gain a lot of confidence in my speaking ability.... read the full review - Susan, 20 lessons with Alain
Near Palo Alto, CA
R expert. Patient, knowledgable, and experienced statistics tutor.
I am a professional data scientist and I have a Master's degree in Statistics from San Jose State University. While getting my masters, I tutored other students in R, probability, and statistics both online and on campus at SJSU. After graduating,... See Jonathan's full profile
I am a professional data scientist and I have a Master's degree in Statistics from San Jose State University. While getting my masters, I tutored other students in R, probability, and statistics both online and on campus at SJSU. After graduating,...See Jonathan's full profile
Near Palo Alto, CA
C++ Programmer and Game Developer
I started my programming journey in 2012 at Mohave Community College in Bullhead City, Arizona. In my first semester, I took Intro to Visual Basic, and that's when I discovered that I love programming. Then in the next two semesters I took Intro... See Thomas's full profile
I started my programming journey in 2012 at Mohave Community College in Bullhead City, Arizona. In my first semester, I took Intro to Visual Basic, and that's when I discovered that I love programming. Then in the next two semesters I took Intro...See Thomas's full profile
Near Palo Alto, CA
30+ years experience – Middle School math through Pre-Calculus
I have been teaching mathematics in middle school and high school for 35 years. I enjoy working with students one-on-one. It is important to me that my students understand what they are learning. Rote learning in the mathematics classroom is of... See Michael's full profile
I have been teaching mathematics in middle school and high school for 35 years. I enjoy working with students one-on-one. It is important to me that my students understand what they are learning. Rote learning in the mathematics classroom is of...See Michael's full profile
Michael did a great job working with my son to help him with high school math. Michael was very flexible on his scheduling and worked around times when my son needed him to study homework and prepare for tests. Michael made sure t... read the full review - Gary, 3 lessons with Michael
Near Palo Alto, CA
Clearly Taught ~ SAT/ACT, Math, Physics
Research Engineer by profession with a 2-year mini-PhD degree in Engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and a B.S. undergraduate engineering degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), both of which are... See Brett's full profile
Research Engineer by profession with a 2-year mini-PhD degree in Engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and a B.S. undergraduate engineering degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), both of which are...See Brett's full profile
Palo Alto, CA
Patient and Knowledgeable Tutor with 5+ Years of Experience
If you're feeling lost in your math or science class, I can help you get back on your feet. It can be scary or frustrating when the material doesn't make sense or the teacher isn't effective. With over 5 years of tutoring experience, I can be... See Edison's full profile
If you're feeling lost in your math or science class, I can help you get back on your feet. It can be scary or frustrating when the material doesn't make sense or the teacher isn't effective. With over 5 years of tutoring experience, I can be...See Edison's full profile
Edison was patient and nice. He helped give me a solid base of information to battle the questions I was struggling with. He took time to work through problems with me and made sure I understood.... read the full review - Emily
Near Palo Alto, CA
Physics, Math -- Improve your scores greatly, quickly, and pleasantly!
I am an experienced tutor from the most prestigious tutoring companies in the Bay Area, and I taught physics for years in universities. My tutoring focuses on physics, high-level math such as calculus, and test prep. Most of my students are high... See Leon's full profile
I am an experienced tutor from the most prestigious tutoring companies in the Bay Area, and I taught physics for years in universities. My tutoring focuses on physics, high-level math such as calculus, and test prep. Most of my students are high...See Leon's full profile
In two sessions, my SAT Physics Subject test score jumped from 700 to 800! I was well-prepared for the sessions and knew exactly where I needed help with; you should too if you want that kind of increase!... read the full review - Daniel, 3 lessons with Leon
Near Palo Alto, CA
Stanford PhD with 9 Years of Experience and 100% 5-Star Reviews
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... See Beatriz's full profile
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...See Beatriz's full profile
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... read the full review - Jayden, 5 lessons with Beatriz
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