The Best Precalculus Tutors in San Carlos, CA

Through years of tutoring during my college days, and years of being a coach and mentor during my professional career, I learned that understanding the basic concept is much more important than just knowing how to solve a particular problem. Once you have a grasp of the basic concept and gain the insight, you not only...See Brian's full profile

I have MS in Organic Chemistry and during my time in school I tutored students in Chemistry and various other subjects. I was a Teaching Assistant for the 3 years during my masters and enjoyed teaching. It gave me an opportunity to not only improve my teaching style, but it was a challenging experience. In a class...See PATRICK's full profile

There is no one way to learn. Rote memorization is at one end of the spectrum and instantaneous complete understanding and insight of the topic is at the other end. There is a lot in between. People do not learn everything the same way - their own ability to learn changes from moment to moment and subject to subject....See Theodore's full profile

The material used in Precalculus classes is essential math for more advanced topics like Calculus or Probability theory or Complex analysis, Linear Algebra or even Differential Geometry, etc. (it follows Algebra 1 and 2). Naturally it is impossible to avoid being good at the relevant syllabus if you hope to learn...See Sotirios's full profile

I have been teaching precalculus for the last 4 years to middle school children, and they jumped up three grades!See Panchapagesan's full profile

What we do here usually falls into two categories: 1. Solve homework and past problems, looking for approaches, patterns, and strategy. 2. Filling in knowledge gaps we find in the process. As a side comment, I also taught Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, and CS in College and HS. I taught AP-CS-A, and...See Zachi'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 graduate school admissions process? I can help you! I earned my Ph.D. and M.S....See Beatriz's full profile

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Science and Scientific Computing, complemented by a background as a Rocket Scientist at NASA. My extensive expertise in physics and mathematics forms a robust foundation for my tutoring. With a results-driven focus and a compassionate understanding of...See Lucy's full profile

***Currently full for consistent/weekly clients - but open for special exam/final sessions or to fill in occasionally Hi, my name is Lindsey, I am a 26 year old postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University. I am from Youngstown, OH, and moved to the bay area last year. I have a PhD in biomedical engineering from Case...See Lindsey's full profile

I work with my students through Math Competition Program (MCP). The goal of MCP is to give all students a solid foundation in competition mathematics. To successfully accomplish this, I build upon topics gradually and thoroughly - rather than providing a quick fix for problems and gaps. Every new idea and block of...See Oleg's full profile

Hello! I’m Wu, a dedicated math tutor with 5 years of experience helping students from elementary school to community college in both one to one settings and classroom settings. I hold a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from UC Berkeley , and have received dean’s list for 2 consecutive years. My passion for math...See Wu's full profile

Hi! My name is Henry, and I recently graduated summa cum laude with a double major in mechanical engineering and computer science from Yale University. I'm now going on to complete a master's degree in aerospace engineering at Stanford, but I'm hoping to spend some time pursuing my love of teaching as well! In terms...See Henry's full profile

I earned a B.S. in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology from Emory University and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. I then completed both my M.S. and Ph.D. in Bioengineering at Stanford University. My academic background has provided me with a strong interdisciplinary foundation...See Mihyun's full profile

I have tutored Precalculus for over ten years, and have consistently helped students to both understand their course content and to achieve high grades in the class. I believe that anyone can understand material, no matter how advanced, if the information is broken down in a way that feels manageable, and if they...See Amanda's full profile

My name is Nina and I am a qualified math tutor with more than 8 years experiences. I am an engineering grad student at San Diego state university. I began tutoring when I was studying for my engineering bachelor’s degree. First I started as a math tutor at San Diego State University math center and calculus teacher...See Nina's full profile

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...See Sean's full profile

Hello! I am a rising sophomore studying bioengineering at Stanford University, and I’ve had a passion for both learning and teaching since middle school. I would love to work with you to help you pass a class, get ahead, or navigate the college application system! Let me tell you a bit about myself. I am currently...See Julia's full profile

Experienced precalculus instructor who makes advanced math accessible and engaging. I focus on building the strong conceptual foundation students need for future calculus success. I apply my personally-developed teaching techniques, refined over years of experience, to help students master functions, trigonometry,...See Theodore's full profile

Please note, I only work with students online and do not conduct in-person lessons. 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...See Kevin's full profile

I am experienced in tutoring precalculus and in teaching one-on-one precalculus courses that prepare for, bridge into, or replace regular courses in school (depending on the number of sessions) with outstanding results.See Leon's full profile

I'm enthusiastic about tutoring -- I've been teaching and tutoring, as time permitted, starting when I was a graduate student. My BA is in Maths and Computer Science, my PhD is in Physics, I did postdoctoral work in Biophysics, I was on the Physiology faculty at a university in Canada, and now I work in the Biotech...See Michael's full profile

Andrew here! My tutoring experience began back in high school, where I had the privilege of being a peer group tutor for students in my high school's AVID program for two years. In the classroom, I worked directly with students in small groups of 4-5 at a time on Algebra I, II, and geometry. I observed how grateful the...See Andrew's full profile

I am a Senior Software Engineer at Fortune 500 Tech Company. I have 4 years of professional Software development experience. I graduate from the University of California, San Diego, with a Computer Science bachelor's degree. I am also a key part of hiring new full-time employees at my company. I also mentor new employee...See Parth's full profile

Hi, I’m Sachini! I'm a fresh Ph.D. holder in Electrical and Computer Engineering, where I worked as a research assistant and a teaching assistant. I graduated with BSc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. For my General Certificate of Education (GCE) A-Levels (Advanced Level), I graduated with Mathematics...See Sachini's full profile

At AoPS, I've taught courses in PreAlgebra, AMC 8/10/12, Counting & Probability, PreCalculus, and High School Contest Math. I specialize in helping students succeed in: - Competition Math (MathCounts, AMC 8/10/12, AIME) - AP-level courses (AP Computer Science, AP Calculus...See Cody's full profile