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The Best Philosophy Tutors in San Francisco, CA

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Raymond M.

150/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

Stanford Graduate Specializing in SAT/ACT Test Prep

5.0 (37)

438 hours tutoring

I am a recent college graduate from Stanford University, where I double majored in Economics and Film & Media Studies. And for the past four years I have also worked as a professional tutor or teacher's assistant for a variety of companies and organizations, including Stanford University. During this time, I have...

Heng X.

80/hour

San Francisco, CA

Everything Math, Science and Chinese

5.0 (561)

1,400 hours tutoring

"You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives." ~Clay P. Bedford I earned a Ph.D. doing Genetics research at the University of Utah. Knowledge is always fascinating to me: a concept is not just a concept,...

Outstanding!!

Heng distinguished herself as a truly first rate teacher. Her academic credentials are outstanding. What is more important is her caring and nurturing style where she seeks out the children's strengths to create a dynamic learni... - David, 41 lessons with Heng

Samantha R.

70/hour

San Francisco, CA

Full-Stack Web Development Tutor and Instructor

Response time: 1 minute

Hi, I'm Sam! I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science in 2015 and have worked as a software engineer with a focus on full-stack web development for over 6 years since then. I also have over a year of experience teaching web development skills for a coding bootcamp. I love teaching and helping students learn...

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

Thomas G.

100/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

PhD with research expertise in sociology of religion

5.0 (3)

10 hours tutoring

From 2011-2012 I was a Fulbright Research Scholar in Denmark studying the philosophy and theology of Søren Kierkegaard. I won a grant to research the political theology of the aftermath of the 1848 revolutions as they played out in Austria. I was a graduate instructor in a college course on the sociology of...

Jason M.

125/hour

San Francisco, CA

UCLA-Trained (Analytic) Philosophy Tutor | Logic, Ethics, & Theory

5.0 (40)

193 hours tutoring

I hold a B.A. in Philosophy from UCLA with a strong background in symbolic and first-order logic, derivations, and formal proof construction. My studies included philosophy of mathematics and coursework that required advanced formal reasoning. I’ve also supported students in calculus and related...

Thoughtful and Dedicated Mentor

We’ve been very happy with Aaron’s philosophy teacher so far. Aaron genuinely enjoys the classes and feels that the lessons are both engaging and intellectually challenging. The teacher is organized, thoughtful, and very responsiv... - Haofan, 18 lessons with Jason

James P.

65/hour

San Francisco, CA

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

5.0 (1163)

4,185 hours tutoring

I am both a writer and teacher well-versed in 20th-century philosophy. I have taught the rise of science in the Renaissance and its concurrent thought revolution in the Reformation. I have used the work of Heidegger extensively in my own work available on the internet. I am much more knowledgeable about...

Excellent tutor!

James was an amazing English tutor for my daughter. At first, we weren't sure if James would work for us as we saw from his profile of the advanced English/Philosophy/History/etc tutoring he offers, but from the first lesson, we w... - Malvina, 114 lessons with James

Lorenzo B.

99/hour

San Francisco, CA

PhD in Computer Science | Expert Tutor & Consultant w/ Real-World Exp

5.0 (10)

131 hours tutoring

For standardized tests, I draw on 90th-plus-percentile GRE and SAT results to craft individualized playbooks that lift scores into top bands. And as a native Italian speaker and long-time debate coach, I guide students in Italian, Literature, Philosophy, American History, Social Studies, and Public Speaking. My...

Dana F.

75/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

Experienced tutor for K-12 specializing in English grammar/writing

5.0 (31)

38 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Dana, and I have been tutoring for over 10 years! Since earning my Bachelor's Degree in English (minor in Teaching) at U.C. Davis, I have taught English grammar, reading and writing in classrooms, small groups and one-on-one settings to a wide variety of ages and abilities. My students have ranged from young,...

Brilliant teacher!

Dana is the most brilliant English teacher my daughter ever had! Dana is extremely patient, organized and detailed. She always makes sure my daughter understands everything during class. My daughter started taking grammar class wi... - Qidan, 30 lessons with Dana

Richard A.

175/hour

San Francisco, CA

Experienced, Results-Oriented - Language, College Admissions, Testing

5.0 (479)

1,744 hours tutoring

Hi prospective students, my name is Ricky, and I have over ten years of experience as a professional tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because it helped me achieve academic success in my own life. I struggled with certain subjects when I was a child, but ended up being valedictorian when I graduated from Woodside...

Ricky is amazing!

Ricky is a spectacular tutor - he immediately established a connection with my daughter (who was initially reticent about tutoring)....gave me a thorough synopsis of their session afterward...and was very flexible and understandin... - SHARON, 15 lessons with Richard

Anthony H.

35/hour

San Francisco, CA

History, Literature & Public Speaking Tutor

5.0 (3)

29 hours tutoring

The Core Curriculum at Columbia University underscored the importance of humanities study, forming conclusions from interdisciplinary research and thinking. That broad exposure to subjects like poetry, history, and philosophy helps in tutoring literature because authors will range widely through their...

Ben G.

90/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

Multi Subject Success Oriented Bay Area Tutor

5.0 (600)

1,537 hours tutoring

I can help with everything from ancient Greece to Post-Modern thought.

Motivating and So Kind!

Ben is so great! I was a little nervous, because I haven't studied for anything in 10 years. Ben was motivating and enthusiastic about the subject (the math portion of the GRE). He took the time to explain to me the "whys", so the... - Johanna, 10 lessons with Ben

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Raymond S.

120/hour

I teach philosophy

5.0 (70)

412 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

I have a PhD in Philosophy and have taught and graded courses for over decade at various types of institutions (Public, Private, Religious, Ivy League).

Insightful, Caring, and Humble Philosophy Tutor!

I am a freshman at Columbia University pursuing a dual-degree major in Economics and Philosophy. Before meeting Ray, I was very lost in my classes. I had trouble keeping up with class texts on Plato, Socrates, Nietzsche, Hegel, Ka... - Sarah, 7 lessons with Raymond

Dr. Michael R.

55/hour

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

4.9 (619)

2,943 hours tutoring

I have a Master's and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Catholic University of America, I have over a decade of experience teaching Philosophy at the college level, and I am currently an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at...

Good

He Tutored me Philosophy and he was very patient. He explained to me professionally that made me understand. Thank you. I highly recommend him to tutor others. - Lisa, 5 lessons with Dr. Michael

Adam W.

180/hour

Philosophy Tutor | Continental, political, & Chinese Philosophy

5.0 (3858)

11,370 hours tutoring

I hold a degree in Philosophy with formal training across both Western and Eastern traditions, including Continental and Chinese schools of thought. Throughout my academic career, I have taught and studied the history of philosophy...

Knowledgeable and patient!!

Adam helped me with a very tough philosophy essay, he was very patient and make himself available to make sure he could helped me. He was excellent and always in a great attitude! I will definitely request him in the future! Thank... - Nomaris

Chelsea W.

65/hour

Philosophy MA with Six Years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (158)

315 hours tutoring

I have also worked with upper-level philosophy students writing papers in philosophy of law, political and social philosophy and American philosophy. My interests have taken me through most of the major areas of...

Highly recommend Chelsea

Chelsea is extremely knowledgeable in philosophy! She was great at explaining concepts about philosophy. I would highly recommend seeing her if you want to understand this subject. - Sidney, 5 lessons with Chelsea

Elena G.

150/hour

PhD, Philosophy and Writing Tutor

5.0 (398)

1,508 hours tutoring

I have taught philosophy both as a TA and as an independent instructor, covering a wide variety of philosophical topics: ethics, metaphysics & epistemology, social & political philosophy, aesthetics, history of...

Exceptionally Thoughtful and Constructive Tutor

Elena is an exceptional tutor who genuinely cares about both her students and Philosophy. She was consistently knowledgeable across topics and helped me improve my writing quickly and effectively. I highly recommend working with h... - Andrew, 9 lessons with Elena

Matt B.

60/hour

Philosophy PhD with 15 Years Experience Teaching & Researching

5.0 (40)

136 hours tutoring

My areas of philosophical expertise are philosophy of mind and 19th/20th-century European philosophy (with a concentration on existentialism and phenomenology). My areas of competence include ancient Greek philosophy, early...

Seth M.

39/hour

Professor of Philosophy with many years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (2067)

7,381 hours tutoring

Response time: 1 minute

I normally teach for colleges, but have also developed and taught philosophy courses for high school academies. I have experience teaching and tutoring ethics, political philosophy, aesthetics, philosophy of religion, and...

Knowledgeable, patient, and kind

Working on my project had become quite a challenge, but Seth truly came to the rescue! His guidance not only clarified numerous confusions I encountered but also shed light on aspects I hadn't even realized were unclear. Thanks to... - Patrick

David F.

60/hour

Experienced logic tutor

5.0 (1023)

2,854 hours tutoring

As a second philosophy major who studied logic and retained alove for this often-frustrating subject, I regularly tutor propositional and first-order logic, truth tables, natural deduction proofs. I can help you understand premises and...

I scored a 100% on my philosophy quiz after being tutored by David!!!!!

I am so grateful that David helped me to understand formal logic. He was able to aid me within minutes of my requesting a tutor. The one thing I never told him was that I was retired military and had suffered a TBI which made co... - Sequoyah, 2 lessons with David

Dr. Mara B.

175/hour

Doctorate in Philosophy, Teaching Experience and Expertise

5.0 (467)

1,890 hours tutoring

Being a philosopher, my principal concern is the three C's of ethical content: common, central, and contestable. My instructional area of expertise is P4C, with a focus on pragmatism. I have been engaged in contemporary philosophical concerns and...

Very Knowledgeable!

Dr. Mara tutored me on philosophy. She helped me understand in plain English the complicated textbook from class. She’s patient and is genuinely interested in the student learning at each session. - Susan, 2 lessons with Dr. Mara

Mark R.

180/hour

Ph. D. in Philosophy from UCLA (B. A. in Philosophy from Princeton)

5.0 (44)

153 hours tutoring

I graduated from UCLA's Philosophy department with a Ph. D. in Philosophy, writing my dissertation on logical truth (https://www.dropbox.com/s/090yxpryf33i166/mark%20rubin%20dissertation.pdf?dl=0). I...

A Masterclass in Computer Science and Programming

I've had the privilege of working with a number of tutors throughout my academic journey, but Mark’s undoubtedly stands out as the most knowledgeable in the realm of computer science and programming. Not only is he incredibly well... - Joseph, 6 lessons with Mark

Lance G.

36/hour

Philosophy Grad, Chess Coach, & Learning Enthusiast

5.0 (1385)

4,281 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

Graduate in philosophy with highest honors. Years of experience helping students study and understand philosophical concepts.

Understanding and patient tutor

Lance seems very knowledgeable about philosophy and philosophers. I learned a lot in our session and already re-booked for tomorrow. I am so glad I was able to find him to help me with my Philosophy 101 class! He is extremely help... - Melody, 31 lessons with Lance

Paul C.

175/hour

Professional Tutor & Editor via Oxford, Yale & Columbia

5.0 (296)

762 hours tutoring

Response time: 38 minutes

I graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University with a BA in Anthropology and Philosophy, with highest departmental honors in the latter. While there I founded the Rutgers Undergraduate Philosophy Journal. I have also completed...

Passionate!

I was interested in learning more about philosophy and considering applying to Master's programs. Paul was one of the first tutors suggested on the website. As a complete beginner in philosophy, my lessons with Paul immediately... - Sina, 5 lessons with Paul

Geoffrey B.

96/hour

Phi Beta Kappa Tutor Specializing in Kant and Ancient Philosophy

5.0 (1569)

6,587 hours tutoring

My background in philosophy focuses primarily on Ancient Philosophy (especially 5th Century Athens and the Hellenistic traditions). I am also well-versed in the philosophy of Locke, Kant, and some 20th century philosophers. I...

Intelligent and Helpful Tutor

Geoffrey has been incredibly helpful in my Conceptual Physics and Philosophy classes. He has helped me prepare for midterms and explain key concepts in understandable terms. I can't thank him enough for his help. I would highly re... - Catriona, 7 lessons with Geoffrey

Robert D.

115/hour

B.A in Philosophy from Cornell University

5.0 (239)

911 hours tutoring

Philosophy has been a core part of my education, where I completed a B.A. in philosophy with a 4.0 GPA from Cornell University. Moreover, philosophy is a genuine activity of mine, and I continue to practice philosophy...

Great resource and accessible to a novice

Robert helped me understand what my college professor was looking for when I was feeling lost. He is easy to work with and not at all intimidating for even someone new to philosophy. - Claire, 3 lessons with Robert

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Ray was foundational to my success in both of my Philosophy classes (received 4.0), as he broke down each major concept into absorbable bite-sized pieces of information that I could readily absorb. I have worked with many tutors, but none with whom I've stayed a client for such a long duration. Raymond is insightful, caring, humble, and evidently passionate about Philosophy. He is unique in his ability to transform boring Philosophical texts into animate conversations on their relevance.

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Ryan helped me SO much with my philosophy class this quarter. He helped me break down concepts, outline my papers, and helped me understand all the difficult philosophy arguments for my final exam!!! (which is amazing because I do not know anything about philosophy...). I highly, highly, HIGHLY, recommend Ryan!!! He is so knowledgeable and he really tries to help you understand by breaking down the information to you in such an easy and simple form. Again, amazing experience!!!

Sina P.

5 Philosophy lessons

I was interested in learning more about philosophy and considering applying to Master's programs. Paul was one of the first tutors suggested on the website. As a complete beginner in philosophy, my lessons with Paul immediately immersed me in the subject, making every moment engaging and enlightening. His passion for teaching and encouraging students was evident throughout.

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