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Menaka M. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Menaka M.
$80/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Experienced & Supportive PhD Tutor: Math, Test Prep, and Writing

Did you know PhD stands for "Doctor of Philosophy" and "philosophia" means a love of learning/wisdom? Experience a love of learning and the ultra-satisfying “Aha!" moments as we work together. I specialize in math, test preparation, and writing and over 20+ years, I’ve worked with students of all ages. In a...

5.0 (158)
$80/hour
428 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response time is based on Menaka’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

Did you know PhD stands for "Doctor of Philosophy" and "philosophia" means a love of learning/wisdom? Experience a love of learning and the ultra-satisfying “Aha!" moments as we work together. I specialize in math, test preparation, and writing and over 20+ years, I’ve worked with students of all ages. In a...

Joe C. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joe C.
$80/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Experienced Math Tutor for Immediate Grade Improvement

Hi, my name is Joe and it is my personal mission to make learning easier for you so we can reach your academic goals! I have been tutoring for over 12 years with about 10,000 hours in private tutoring and small group settings. I have taught math subjects (Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus) to over 200...

5.0 (11)
$80/hour
20 hours tutoring

Hi, my name is Joe and it is my personal mission to make learning easier for you so we can reach your academic goals! I have been tutoring for over 12 years with about 10,000 hours in private tutoring and small group settings. I have taught math subjects (Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus) to over 200...

Mayank M. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mayank M.
$70/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Excellent All-Around Tutor for all ages (incl UGrad/PostGrad)

I have always had a passion and love for teaching and tutoring anyone who wants to learn something new. The feeling that I get when a student has a "light bulb" moment and the material clicks for them is indescribable. I tutor in subjects up to post-grad coursework as well as prof dev skills. I tutor in all Math incl...

5.0 (65)
$70/hour
254 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response time is based on Mayank’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I have always had a passion and love for teaching and tutoring anyone who wants to learn something new. The feeling that I get when a student has a "light bulb" moment and the material clicks for them is indescribable. I tutor in subjects up to post-grad coursework as well as prof dev skills. I tutor in all Math incl...

Raphael L. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Raphael L.
$139/hour

Near San Jose, 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 physics from Harvard. I'm excellent at being able to explain challenging...

5.0 (2712)
$139/hour
10,026 hours 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 physics from Harvard. I'm excellent at being able to explain challenging...

Anay S. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anay S.
$39/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Effective Tutor For K-12 Students

Hi there! I'm a rising sophomore Electrical Engineering student at UC Irvine, and I'm excited to help you unlock your full potential on a variety of subjects! I’ve tutored for over five years with students of many age groups within K-12. I’ve received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) twice and many of...

5.0 (43)
$39/hour
76 hours tutoring

Hi there! I'm a rising sophomore Electrical Engineering student at UC Irvine, and I'm excited to help you unlock your full potential on a variety of subjects! I’ve tutored for over five years with students of many age groups within K-12. I’ve received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) twice and many of...

Khoi N. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Khoi N.
$90/hour

San Jose, CA

Physics, Science, and Math Genius

I am an energetic, thoughtful, dedicated instructor who designs his own lesson plan for any field of math and science for any age. My twenty one years of experience in teaching college students at the University of California, Berkeley, have prepared me to teach motivated minds and see them succeed. My past students have...

4.9 (569)
$90/hour
3,840 hours tutoring

I am an energetic, thoughtful, dedicated instructor who designs his own lesson plan for any field of math and science for any age. My twenty one years of experience in teaching college students at the University of California, Berkeley, have prepared me to teach motivated minds and see them succeed. My past students have...

CHRISTOPHER P. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
CHRISTOPHER P.
$40/hour

San Jose, CA

English Language and Literature Tutor

My extensive background in teaching English language and literature qualifies me for this. I have also studied a number of practice tests in ACT English. My major subject for my B.A. degree was English.

4.9 (21)
$40/hour
102 hours tutoring

My extensive background in teaching English language and literature qualifies me for this. I have also studied a number of practice tests in ACT English. My major subject for my B.A. degree was English.

Eileen M. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eileen M.
$65/hour

Near San Jose, CA

AP English/ AP History/Middle Core Teacher/Elementary English Concepts

I am a California certified teacher and educator. I hold a valid Single Subject Teaching credential in English and Social Science for grades 7-12. This includes English Language Arts of all kinds, History, Civics, Economics and Psychology. I also hold a valid California Multi-subject credential to teach grades K-8 so I...

5.0 (235)
$65/hour
1,080 hours tutoring

I am a California certified teacher and educator. I hold a valid Single Subject Teaching credential in English and Social Science for grades 7-12. This includes English Language Arts of all kinds, History, Civics, Economics and Psychology. I also hold a valid California Multi-subject credential to teach grades K-8 so I...

Hannah T. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hannah T.
$375/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Stanford grad; private admissions applications, essays, portfolios

I earned a B.A. in American Studies with a concentration in law, government, and political policy in June 2011 from Stanford and am a Castilleja alum. I adore working with the gifted and talented and interned at an Innovation Endeavors startup. My framework consists of my work at Stanford Law School Career Services where...

5.0 (75)
$375/hour
436 hours tutoring

I earned a B.A. in American Studies with a concentration in law, government, and political policy in June 2011 from Stanford and am a Castilleja alum. I adore working with the gifted and talented and interned at an Innovation Endeavors startup. My framework consists of my work at Stanford Law School Career Services where...

Crystal L. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Crystal L.
$130/hour

San Jose, CA

Competition Math/Test Prep Ivy League Tutor—Experienced & Responsive!

I’m experienced in tutoring for the ACT and other standardized tests with my previous students increasing their score tremendously. I personally received a 1570 the first time I took the SAT, a perfect score on the PSAT, 800s on all SAT II subject tests, and 5s on all my AP exams. This was due to my intense...

5.0 (47)
$130/hour
197 hours tutoring

I’m experienced in tutoring for the ACT and other standardized tests with my previous students increasing their score tremendously. I personally received a 1570 the first time I took the SAT, a perfect score on the PSAT, 800s on all SAT II subject tests, and 5s on all my AP exams. This was due to my intense...

PATRICK N. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
PATRICK N.
$100/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Experienced Math, Science and Test Prep Tutor. Top 10% Tutor in 2019

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...

5.0 (468)
$100/hour
1,369 hours tutoring

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...

Austin K. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Austin K.
$120/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Experienced HS/College Tutor - Chemistry/Biology/Engineering

Hi! I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Stanford University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cornell University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. I have 8+ years of tutoring experience for a variety of backgrounds and subjects. As a teaching assistant, I have experience working with students helping...

5.0 (6)
$120/hour
37 hours tutoring

Hi! I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Stanford University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cornell University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. I have 8+ years of tutoring experience for a variety of backgrounds and subjects. As a teaching assistant, I have experience working with students helping...

Divya N. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Divya N.
$150/hour

San Jose, CA

Friendly Math and Science Tutor, ACT Coach, and College Essay Coach

Hello! My name is Divya N. and I am currently a graduate from Johns Hopkins University with a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a B.A. in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology. My positive, caring, and problem-based approach to learning seeks to encourage students to be patient with themselves as they...

5.0 (276)
$150/hour
916 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Divya N. and I am currently a graduate from Johns Hopkins University with a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a B.A. in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology. My positive, caring, and problem-based approach to learning seeks to encourage students to be patient with themselves as they...

Brian O. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian O.
$60/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Experienced Expert English & Verbal Test Prep Tutor

I’m Brian! I’ve been a Teacher/Tutor/Mentor based in the SF Bay Area for over 10 years. I started as a volunteer and an afterschool tutor with Sylvan. I also taught as a substitute in the Union School District for several years, and I was an SAT/ACT Test Prep instructor for a company in Fremont, CA, until the...

5.0 (59)
$60/hour
294 hours tutoring

I’m Brian! I’ve been a Teacher/Tutor/Mentor based in the SF Bay Area for over 10 years. I started as a volunteer and an afterschool tutor with Sylvan. I also taught as a substitute in the Union School District for several years, and I was an SAT/ACT Test Prep instructor for a company in Fremont, CA, until the...

Jeffrey N. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeffrey N.
$125/hour

Near San Jose, CA

PhD in Comparative Literature

Dr. Jeffrey W. has taught English and Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley and UC Davis for fourteen years. He has tutored students to prepare for the ACT and SAT since 2015. Jeffrey holds an undergraduate degree from Yale University, a Masters from the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, an MPhil from the...

5.0 (318)
$125/hour
713 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Dr. Jeffrey W. has taught English and Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley and UC Davis for fourteen years. He has tutored students to prepare for the ACT and SAT since 2015. Jeffrey holds an undergraduate degree from Yale University, a Masters from the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, an MPhil from the...

Beatriz A. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Beatriz A.
$300/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Stanford PhD with 15+ 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 graduate school admissions process? I can help you! I earned my Ph.D. and M.S....

5.0 (167)
$300/hour
652 hours tutoring

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....

Leon B. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Leon B.
$180/hour

Near San Jose, 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 and social media influencer which allows me to quickly connect with...

5.0 (76)
$180/hour
436 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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 and social media influencer which allows me to quickly connect with...

SungSoo C. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
SungSoo C.
$150/hour

Near San Jose, CA

MIT Grad and Test Prep Expert

I help my students master the ACT Writing portion, including the Essay. I personally scored in the 99th percentile on both the PSAT and SAT and was a Presidential Scholar Finalist. Although I never took the ACT, I have helped my students improve their ACT scores by as many as 8-10 points.

4.9 (15)
$150/hour
156 hours tutoring

I help my students master the ACT Writing portion, including the Essay. I personally scored in the 99th percentile on both the PSAT and SAT and was a Presidential Scholar Finalist. Although I never took the ACT, I have helped my students improve their ACT scores by as many as 8-10 points.

Dana F. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dana F.
$75/hour

Near San Jose, CA

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

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,...

5.0 (31)
$75/hour
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,...

Bridget K. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bridget K.
$125/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Professionally trained with 8+ years experience with test prep

I have been professionally trained through a private tutoring company for ACT test preparation. All of the students that I have worked with have increased their scores.

5.0 (1302)
$125/hour
4,226 hours tutoring

I have been professionally trained through a private tutoring company for ACT test preparation. All of the students that I have worked with have increased their scores.

Isabella Y. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Isabella Y.
$65/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Making Math Accessible and Understandable

5+ years of ACT tutoring with a good track record of improving students’ test scores.

5.0 (32)
$65/hour
62 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on Isabella’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

5+ years of ACT tutoring with a good track record of improving students’ test scores.

Tim C. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tim C.
$45/hour

Near San Jose, CA

K-12 Reading/Writing/grammar/SAT/ACT/TESL/Coll. app essays /Job INT

I have been helping students prepare for ACT tests for six years. By pinpointing students' needs, I am able to work with them to improve their weaker parts of their competencies, as well as reinforcing areas that they feel more confident in. Preparing for the ACT involves learning how to read and understand questions at...

4.8 (1750)
$45/hour
11,549 hours tutoring

I have been helping students prepare for ACT tests for six years. By pinpointing students' needs, I am able to work with them to improve their weaker parts of their competencies, as well as reinforcing areas that they feel more confident in. Preparing for the ACT involves learning how to read and understand questions at...

Kevin N. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kevin N.
$150/hour

Near San Jose, CA

(UPenn Grad) Professional Tutor with 10+ Years ACT Experience

I have thousands of hours of standardized test prep tutoring experience, hundreds specifically with ACT English. I can help you understand not only the grammar rules and concepts covered in this section, but the best strategies to maximize your score! I like to take a detailed, analytical approach to this test.

5.0 (349)
$150/hour
1,193 hours tutoring

I have thousands of hours of standardized test prep tutoring experience, hundreds specifically with ACT English. I can help you understand not only the grammar rules and concepts covered in this section, but the best strategies to maximize your score! I like to take a detailed, analytical approach to this test.

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Andrew N.
$140/hour

ACT English Ace

The first time I took the ACT, I did it cold, without preparation, and my best section, to my surprise, was English, in which I answered all the Usage and Mechanics questions correctly, but missed a handful of Rhetorical Skills questions. So what...

5.0 (1085)
$140/hour
3,040 hours tutoring
Response time: 29 minutesNote that average response time is based on Andrew’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 10:00 pm UTC.

The first time I took the ACT, I did it cold, without preparation, and my best section, to my surprise, was English, in which I answered all the Usage and Mechanics questions correctly, but missed a handful of Rhetorical Skills questions. So what...

Near San Jose, CA Tutoring
James P.
$65/hour

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

ACT English is about understanding the basics of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. It's about understanding how "particles" of language like adverbs and conjunctions help create transitions from one idea to another as we...

5.0 (1149)
$65/hour
4,112 hours tutoring

ACT English is about understanding the basics of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. It's about understanding how "particles" of language like adverbs and conjunctions help create transitions from one idea to another as we...

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Furthermore, he is very patient and will explain a concept multiple times until you understand it. His method of going through practice problems together helped me a lot as it was great practice with a knowledgeable tutor to answer questions and explain problems. Finally, communication with Joseph has been very clear and I have not had any issues with scheduling. I would definitely recommend Joseph M. as a tutor for ACT English!
Aditya K.

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Furthermore, he is very patient and will explain a concept multiple times until you understand it. His method of going through practice problems together helped me a lot as it was great practice with a knowledgeable tutor to answer questions and explain problems. Finally, communication with Joseph has been very clear and I have not had any issues with scheduling. I would definitely recommend Joseph M. as a tutor for ACT English!
Aditya K.

15 lessons

Furthermore, he is very patient and will explain a concept multiple times until you understand it. His method of going through practice problems together helped me a lot as it was great practice with a knowledgeable tutor to answer questions and explain problems. Finally, communication with Joseph has been very clear and I have not had any issues with scheduling. I would definitely recommend Joseph M. as a tutor for ACT English!
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