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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
3,856 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...

Steve S. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Steve S.
55/hour

San Jose, CA

Patient Writing & Study Skills Tutor for Middle School and High School

Taught high school US History and college American Government.

5.0 (2)
55/hour
19 hours tutoring

Taught high school US History and college American Government.

Zoheb H. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Zoheb H.
55/hour

San Jose, CA

Experienced American History Tutor!

I have been an American History tutor for 11 years now, tutoring hundreds of students in high school, college, and young adults. I was a political science major in college, and have a high concentration of American History classes. Concepts I teach include World War I, World War II, essay writing,...

4.9 (219)
55/hour
920 hours tutoring

I have been an American History tutor for 11 years now, tutoring hundreds of students in high school, college, and young adults. I was a political science major in college, and have a high concentration of American History classes. Concepts I teach include World War I, World War II, essay writing,...

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!

Hi, I'm Crystal! I'm a graduate of Cornell University where I majored in Computer Science and Philosophy. I'm currently working in software, but I have a passion for tutoring. I'm fully committed to your learning! My goal is for you to truly understand key concepts so you're equipped to creatively solve any problem...

5.0 (49)
130/hour
202 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Crystal! I'm a graduate of Cornell University where I majored in Computer Science and Philosophy. I'm currently working in software, but I have a passion for tutoring. I'm fully committed to your learning! My goal is for you to truly understand key concepts so you're equipped to creatively solve any problem...

Frank B. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Frank B.
50/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Retired Attorney, Practicing Short Story Writer and Novelist

I am a 75 year old retired attorney, one time public defender, later prosecutor, appellate litigator (death penalty defense before the California Supreme Court), entrepreneurial lawyer - lots of stuff. I am also a working writer, with a couple of short stories going strong on Amazon (30,000 plus sales) and two novels....

5.0 (42)
50/hour
127 hours tutoring

I am a 75 year old retired attorney, one time public defender, later prosecutor, appellate litigator (death penalty defense before the California Supreme Court), entrepreneurial lawyer - lots of stuff. I am also a working writer, with a couple of short stories going strong on Amazon (30,000 plus sales) and two novels....

Kestia D. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kestia D.
60/hour

Near San Jose, CA

College Aged Tutor Specializing in English and History Subjects

Hello, I am Kestia! But you are welcome to call me Kes as well. I recently graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a 4.0 GPA. My preferred students are in middle school, high school, and college. But I am happy to make exceptions depending on circumstances. I...

5.0 (37)
60/hour
72 hours tutoring

Hello, I am Kestia! But you are welcome to call me Kes as well. I recently graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a 4.0 GPA. My preferred students are in middle school, high school, and college. But I am happy to make exceptions depending on circumstances. I...

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 (236)
65/hour
1,081 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 minutesNote that average response time is based on Eileen’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

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...

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
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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,...

Andrew G. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew G.
140/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Knowledgeable Algebra thru Calc & Sciences Tutor

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...

5.0 (7)
140/hour
16 hours tutoring

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...

Sheldon W. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sheldon W.
89/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Geography Major at Northwestern, 5 on APUSH Exam, Experienced Tutor

I have a bachelor's degree in geography from Northwestern and have worked professionally in geography and history research. I scored a 5 on the AP US History exam as a junior in high school, and I love to take complex historical concepts and boil them down into basic ideas that are much easier to understand.

4.9 (38)
89/hour
77 hours tutoring

I have a bachelor's degree in geography from Northwestern and have worked professionally in geography and history research. I scored a 5 on the AP US History exam as a junior in high school, and I love to take complex historical concepts and boil them down into basic ideas that are much easier to understand.

Henry D. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Henry D.
200/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Yale Grad Tutoring SAT(1600), GRE(339), ISEF, USACO, Math, and more

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...

5.0 (22)
200/hour
71 hours tutoring

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...

Anishka J. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anishka J.
40/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Experienced Biology and English tutor

I took the APUSH AP exam and got a 4. I also passed the class with an A.

5.0 (1)
40/hour
10 hours tutoring

I took the APUSH AP exam and got a 4. I also passed the class with an A.

Joseph P. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joseph P.
70/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Bella Italia! Italian language and culture tutoring for adults.

I have a minor in history from Gonzaga University, and I constantly read in a variety of areas of research in history.

5.0 (20)
70/hour
76 hours tutoring

I have a minor in history from Gonzaga University, and I constantly read in a variety of areas of research in history.

Mayank M. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mayank M.
90/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)
90/hour
254 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 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...

Panchapagesan R. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Panchapagesan R.
50/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Patient and knowledgeable math teacher

I am a naturalized US citizen and am interested in military history as I am a Navy veteran

4.5 (69)
50/hour
177 hours tutoring

I am a naturalized US citizen and am interested in military history as I am a Navy veteran

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Eric B.
90/hour

Skilled, Experienced AP US History Tutor

Years of experience teaching American History allow me to identify the most important that material for students to study and to see where they sometimes get stuck. My students become more confident as they sort and prioritize the content....

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5.0 (954)
90/hour
3,049 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response time is based on Eric’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

Years of experience teaching American History allow me to identify the most important that material for students to study and to see where they sometimes get stuck. My students become more confident as they sort and prioritize the content....

Near San Jose, CA Tutoring
Ben G.
80/hour

American history expert. 4400+ hours on Wyzant. AP US History.

I help students with history from the beginnings of the American Revolution to the present day. On Wyzant, I’ve worked with middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in American history. In particular, AP US history...

5.0 (1520)
80/hour
7,465 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I help students with history from the beginnings of the American Revolution to the present day. On Wyzant, I’ve worked with middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in American history. In particular, AP US history...

Near San Jose, CA Tutoring
Kelly C.
60/hour

American History Teacher-25 years experience

APUSH Teacher 15 or more years' experience. Read for AP exams. Have taught all levels of American History-IB, AP, Honors, and Regular. Thousands of hours of tutoring experience.

5.0 (700)
60/hour
2,357 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on Kelly’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 1:00 am UTC.

APUSH Teacher 15 or more years' experience. Read for AP exams. Have taught all levels of American History-IB, AP, Honors, and Regular. Thousands of hours of tutoring experience.

Near San Jose, CA Tutoring
Jonah A.
35/hour

Award-Winning History Undergraduate & AP U.S. History Specialist

My background includes passing the APUSH exam and winning multiple awards at my local university’s annual History Day competition in the American history category. I generally specialize in helping students master AP-level writing...

5.0 (42)
35/hour
149 hours tutoring

My background includes passing the APUSH exam and winning multiple awards at my local university’s annual History Day competition in the American history category. I generally specialize in helping students master AP-level writing...

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Youmna A.
135/hour

Georgetown Honors Grad | APUSH Test Prep + Research & Writing Support

I studied Culture and Politics at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, where I completed extensive coursework in United States history, politics, and economics. This academic foundation informs my approach to teaching U.S. History...

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5.0 (302)
135/hour
861 hours tutoring

I studied Culture and Politics at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, where I completed extensive coursework in United States history, politics, and economics. This academic foundation informs my approach to teaching U.S. History...

Near San Jose, CA Tutoring
James M.
50/hour

PhD in U.S. History Specializing in 20th Century America

I hold a PhD in United States History with a specialization in 20th century America and presidential elections. My academic background includes extensive research and writing in political history, elections, public opinion, and modern American...

5.0 (16)
50/hour
34 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutesNote that average response time is based on James’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm UTC.

I hold a PhD in United States History with a specialization in 20th century America and presidential elections. My academic background includes extensive research and writing in political history, elections, public opinion, and modern American...

Near San Jose, CA Tutoring
Preston B.
150/hour

AP US History Teacher specializing in AP history

I have professionally taught and tutored American History for over 15 years both at the high school and college level.

5.0 (1678)
150/hour
5,946 hours tutoring

I have professionally taught and tutored American History for over 15 years both at the high school and college level.

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Zachary W.
200/hour

Teacher & AP Exam Scorer | APUSH, AP Gov, AP AFAM

...analysis, argumentation, and making thematic connections across time periods. With an academic background focused on American history and over a decade of classroom experience, I help students engage deeply with content and build confidence in their...

5.0 (45)
200/hour
235 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

...analysis, argumentation, and making thematic connections across time periods. With an academic background focused on American history and over a decade of classroom experience, I help students engage deeply with content and build confidence in their...

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Joe M.
40/hour

MA in American History plus teaching experience

I have a Master's in American History where I concentrated on military and medical history. I have taught American history for more than 5 years, and I am very comfortable with the content, the questions, the research, and the...

4.9 (13)
40/hour
68 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have a Master's in American History where I concentrated on military and medical history. I have taught American history for more than 5 years, and I am very comfortable with the content, the questions, the research, and the...

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Jacob M.
40/hour

Summa Cum Laude in Politics & Economics; Constituting America winner

As a Politics, Economics, & Law major, the vast majority of my coursework has centered around the study and exploration of key historical periods, themes, and moments in U.S. history, such as the Gilded age, U.S. isolationism, the Cold War, U.S....

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5.0 (464)
40/hour
823 hours tutoring

As a Politics, Economics, & Law major, the vast majority of my coursework has centered around the study and exploration of key historical periods, themes, and moments in U.S. history, such as the Gilded age, U.S. isolationism, the Cold War, U.S....

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