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The Best Computer Science Tutors in San Francisco, CA

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Dexter R.

70/hour

San Francisco, CA

Senior Software Engineer

5.0 (35)

130 hours tutoring

Response time: 18 minutes

I have worked as a software engineer for 15+ years. I've worked for Google, YouTube, Adobe, and several startup companies in Silicon Valley. Professionally, I have developed in C/C++, Java, Javascript, HTML, Google Apps Script, SQL. I have shipped multiple products used by millions of users.

Dexter is the best!

My daughter was taking AP Computer Science Principle in her school, and was in dire situation where she needs some serious guidance in Javascript coding with her end of the year Project. Dexter R came to the rescue. The thing I ... - Christine, 2 lessons with Dexter

Dudley B.

80/hour

San Francisco, CA

Friendly, patient, UNDERSTANDABLE Computer Science tutor since 1989.

4.7 (34)

139 hours tutoring

I have a BA in Mathematics from UC Berkeley, where I also did Physics and Computer Science, and I've been tutoring since 1980 for all kinds of Math and Physics subjects, at all levels, and tutoring Computer Science since 1989. I have hundreds of satisfied clients who have done well in their classes,...

Great Tutor for Multivariable Calculus

Dudley is very intuitive in finding the best way to approach a problem, and he discusses methods from multiple perspectives to reinforce understanding of the core concepts. I very much enjoyed working with him -- he possesses true... - Elizabeth, 3 lessons with Dudley

Thomas G.

100/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

PhD in AI Ethics with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (3)

10 hours tutoring

I designed and earned the world's first PhD in AI ethics from UC Berkeley (2021). I have completed graduate coursework in data structures, algorithm design, and programming languages. I co-designed and taught the world's first graduate seminar in beneficial AI at Berkeley.

Sudhir K.

85/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

MS in Computer Science with >10 years experience in software industry

5.0 (10)

17 hours tutoring

I am skilled in C, C++, Java, Go, Python, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Algorithms, Embedded Systems, Docker, Kubernetes and Data Structures. I am a strong engineering professional who graduated from Stony Brook University, NY with an M.S in Computer Science.

Bernard B.

100/hour

San Francisco, CA

Tutor: Programming, Statistics, Test Prep, Finance, Business

4.9 (212)

845 hours tutoring

I have been tutoring certain computer science courses such as database and spreadsheet modeling, Java, C++, and C# programming. I completed courses in these subject areas at OSU. I would like to be able to apply to jobs in those categories. I also have BS and MS degrees in civil engineering.

Knowledgeable, flexible, and patient tutor.

Bernard is thorough, knowledgeable, and patient. He is also very flexible. Great tutor! He explains fundamental concepts and helps students work through their problems in an organized manner. - Tommie or Nichole, 17 lessons with Bernard

Simon Z.

119/hour

San Francisco, CA

Senior Software Engineer with and CS Stanford Graduate with BS/MS

5.0 (40)

42 hours tutoring

I am a CS Stanford Graduate with BS/MS. I have worked 8+ years and was a Senior Software Engineer who coded and mentored other engineers. I was a teaching assistant at Stanford for CS106A (the introductory class) and CS110 (Computer Systems)

Lorenzo B.

99/hour

San Francisco, CA

PhD in Computer Science + Fractional CTO

5.0 (10)

122 hours tutoring

I did a PhD in CS and now work as a fractional CTO through my design studio.

Andreas M.

110/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

Effective Tutor for Math, Computer Science, and German

5.0 (558)

3,287 hours tutoring

I have been working in computer science related fields in research (Academia & labs) and industry. My PhD thesis is in numerical models for high performance computers. I also worked for several years for a company modeling hazards based on data driven computational models.

Whip-smart, on top of things, excellent communicator. Sharp!

This was a session for my daughter. She needed help with Computer Science programming prep for exam. Andreas is really smart/knows everything - per my daughter, and they covered a lot. Andreas also called me before and after appt ... - Maura

Arjun S.

95/hour

San Francisco, CA

PhD in Computer Science and Graduate Instructor

5.0 (10)

73 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

I received a PhD in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon. During this time, I taught classes spanning advanced algorithms, data structures, databases, bioinformatics, programming languages, and operating systems.

Thurston N.

73/hour

San Francisco, CA

Silicon Valley professional software engineer/tutor - great explainer

4.8 (99)

650 hours tutoring

Well. I've been programming professionally for over 15 years, and am expert in data structures and algorithms (with particular focus on persistent data structures and concurrent/parallel programming) As part of running month-long bootcamps, developed lessons and curricula for basic data structures, computational...

In a class of his own

Thurston has a sophisticated understanding of Computer Science and a mature and thoughtful approach to understanding a student! I am looking forward to additional lessons. - Samuel, 6 lessons with Thurston

Samantha R.

70/hour

San Francisco, CA

BS in Computer Science with 6+ Years of Industry Experience

Response time: 1 minute

I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer & Information Science, have worked in the tech industry as a software engineer for over 6 years in a variety of programming languages, and have over a year of experience teaching computer programming and computer science fundamentals for coding...

A huge help for students facing overwhelming projects.

Samantha is helping me get back into coding after a 3-year hiatus. She is knowledgeable, patient, and an excellent communicator! I would recommend her to anyone looking to expand or build upon their skills. Samantha also proved t... - Amy, 17 lessons with Samantha

Vicram V.

50/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

Berkeley Computer Science Undergraduate w/ 5+ yrs of Coding Experience

5.0 (178)

346 hours tutoring

I have taken Intro to Programming JAVA course and AP Computer Science A in High School. I received a score of 4 on the AP Exam. I have also done side projects in JAVA including a 2D Carrom Game. In addition, I have participated in hackathons. I used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create a Calendar Website in one of...

Aaron K.

225/hour

San Francisco, CA

Artificial Intelligence Researcher and Data Science Instructor

5.0 (21)

43 hours tutoring

I have a strong background in computer science, with +8 years of experience in computer programming. As an AI researcher at UC Berkeley, I have 5 years of experience utilizing Python to build and validate machine learning technologies that I have published as a part of my dissertation. As an instructor for a...

Insightful, Strategic, and Incredibly Supportive

Aaron offered clear and thoughtful guidance during a very important decision-making time for my son. His advice was practical, encouraging, and helped open up new options we hadn’t fully considered. Highly recommend him for anyone... - Poornima, 15 lessons with Aaron

Michael T.

50/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

Experienced software engineer specialized in React/Javascript

4.9 (63)

125 hours tutoring

I have tutored numeric clients in computer science for the last 4 years. I have a bachelor degree from Cal Poly as a Computer science major.

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Julie B.

60/hour

PhD in Computer Science with 25+ years software development experience

5.0 (294)

816 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

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

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...

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

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

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)...

Dayaan M.

60/hour

Bachelor's in Computer Science with expertise in Web Development

Response time: 1 minute

I have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science with expertise in web development, specializing in creating visually appealing and user-friendly websites. In addition to my degree, I have earned a certification in responsive web design,...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor.

Dayaan taught me the concepts of C++ in a way that I could understand. He is patient and broke down the part as going through the coding process. I would recommend this tutor. I am a visual learner, so it is helpful when he writes... - Jo, 5 lessons with Dayaan

Jesse W.

45/hour

Computer Science Gradudate of Wright State University

5.0 (26)

74 hours tutoring

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

Great First Session!

Jesse is exactly the type of tutor I was looking for. Very patient, and understanding. Helped me gain a better grasp of Java and how to proceed with my course. Already made more appointments with him, so I would highly recommend J... - Jared, 5 lessons with Jesse

Christian S.

125/hour

Career Software Engineer Specializing in Java

5.0 (823)

3,079 hours tutoring

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

Outstanding tutor, very knowledgeable.

Absolutely outstanding tutor, very knowledgeable and is fantastic at explaining things. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is struggling in the computer science field. - Susan, 88 lessons with Christian

Pranav M.

225/hour

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...

Ted L.

135/hour

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Freelance Software Developer

5.0 (1179)

4,725 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,...

Great Teacher

I understand everything much more clearly when he explains it to me. I feel like I finally understand what’s going on in my computer science course! - Vanessa, 15 lessons with Ted

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