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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,...

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

Near San Jose, CA

Philosophy Professor with 20 years of teaching experience

I have three degrees in Philosophy (BA, MA, PhD) and two decades of experience teaching in the classroom and mentoring students individually. My expertise includes both Western and Asian philosophy. My students appreciate my ability to explain complex philosophical ideas and arguments clearly and in ways...

5.0 (1)
$75/hour
8 hours tutoring

I have three degrees in Philosophy (BA, MA, PhD) and two decades of experience teaching in the classroom and mentoring students individually. My expertise includes both Western and Asian philosophy. My students appreciate my ability to explain complex philosophical ideas and arguments clearly and in ways...

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

San Jose, CA

Ivy League Classes in Logic

I have taken both specific logic classes within the Philosophy department at Cornell as well as integrated logic within my Computer Science classes.

5.0 (47)
$130/hour
197 hours tutoring

I have taken both specific logic classes within the Philosophy department at Cornell as well as integrated logic within my Computer Science classes.

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

Near San Jose, CA

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

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 also majored in Philosophy as an undergraduate at Princeton. In 1997...

5.0 (44)
$180/hour
153 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutesNote that average response time is based on Mark’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

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 also majored in Philosophy as an undergraduate at Princeton. In 1997...

Chris D. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chris D.
$45/hour

San Jose, CA

I have over 3 years experience tutoring logic at the college level

I have a degree in philosophy (with departmental honors) from Columbia University. While there I took multiple classes in classical logic (propositional and predicate) as well as an advanced course in non-classical logic. While at Columbia, I tutored fellow students in symbolic logic and have continued to tutor it...

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$45/hour
2,567 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have a degree in philosophy (with departmental honors) from Columbia University. While there I took multiple classes in classical logic (propositional and predicate) as well as an advanced course in non-classical logic. While at Columbia, I tutored fellow students in symbolic logic and have continued to tutor it...

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Luqman H.
$135/hour

BA in Political Science with Emphasis in Political Philosophy

My undergraduate study was in political philosophy as part of political science major. My passion for philosophy included taking philosophy classes in ancient and modern philosophy continuing reading of philosophical...

5.0 (75)
$135/hour
554 hours tutoring

My undergraduate study was in political philosophy as part of political science major. My passion for philosophy included taking philosophy classes in ancient and modern philosophy continuing reading of philosophical...

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Robert D.
$115/hour

B.A in Philosophy from Cornell University

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...

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$115/hour
855 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...

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Dr. Michael R.
$49/hour

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

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...

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$49/hour
2,799 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...

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Seth M.
$39/hour

Professor of Philosophy with many years of Teaching Experience

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...

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$39/hour
7,308 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Seth’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

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...

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Peter G.
$150/hour

Driven to succeed? Learn from a professional mathematician

After double-majoring in math and philosophy, I did a master's in math followed by two successful years in a pure and applied logic program interdisciplinary between math, philosophy, and computer science. All this to say, I...

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$150/hour
648 hours tutoring
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After double-majoring in math and philosophy, I did a master's in math followed by two successful years in a pure and applied logic program interdisciplinary between math, philosophy, and computer science. All this to say, I...

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Paul C.
$125/hour

Professional Tutor & Editor via Oxford, Yale & Columbia

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...

5.0 (296)
$125/hour
762 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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Steven F.
$60/hour

Former University Professor, research and study in Philosophy

I was a university professor for almost 20 years and taught a wide variety of philosophy courses to both undergraduates and graduate students. I have also taught many private courses in philosophy. Among the courses I have taught are...

5.0 (739)
$60/hour
3,192 hours tutoring

I was a university professor for almost 20 years and taught a wide variety of philosophy courses to both undergraduates and graduate students. I have also taught many private courses in philosophy. Among the courses I have taught are...

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Ally S.
$60/hour

UCLA Math Alum Tutoring Logic, Statistics, Calculus

I earned a B.S. in Mathematics of Computation from UCLA with a Philosophy minor, concentrating in formal logic. I have also written on topics in the philosophy of language, feminist metaphysics and epistemology, and medical ethics....

5.0 (77)
$60/hour
311 hours tutoring

I earned a B.S. in Mathematics of Computation from UCLA with a Philosophy minor, concentrating in formal logic. I have also written on topics in the philosophy of language, feminist metaphysics and epistemology, and medical ethics....

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Geoffrey B.
$96/hour

Phi Beta Kappa Tutor Specializing in Kant and Ancient Philosophy

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...

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$96/hour
6,476 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...

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Adam W.
$180/hour

Social Science and Humanities Tutor, AP Grader, 15+ Years Experience

I have a BA in Philosophy, including training in both continental and Chinese schools of thought. Through my history of philosophy course work I have experience inclusive of classical, medieval and modern thinkers, though I suppose I...

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$180/hour
11,262 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on Adam’s active hours, which are 3:00 am - 1:00 pm UTC.

I have a BA in Philosophy, including training in both continental and Chinese schools of thought. Through my history of philosophy course work I have experience inclusive of classical, medieval and modern thinkers, though I suppose I...

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Harry C.
$80/hour

Brown Ph.D. in philosophy with several years' teaching experience

I have a Ph.D. in philosophy from Brown University. Before I obtained my Ph.D., I majored in philosophy at Centre College, where I graduated summa cum laude. I've also taught several philosophy courses at Brown University...

5.0 (122)
$80/hour
351 hours tutoring

I have a Ph.D. in philosophy from Brown University. Before I obtained my Ph.D., I majored in philosophy at Centre College, where I graduated summa cum laude. I've also taught several philosophy courses at Brown University...

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Tyler W.
$45/hour

PhD, tutor in humanities

...). I have taken doctoral seminars and directed studies on various philosophical figures, on philosophical ethics, and philosophy of language. I also passed comprehensive exams on philosophical ethics, contemporary theological ethics and historical...

4.9 (15)
$45/hour
19 hours tutoring

...). I have taken doctoral seminars and directed studies on various philosophical figures, on philosophical ethics, and philosophy of language. I also passed comprehensive exams on philosophical ethics, contemporary theological ethics and historical...

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James P.
$65/hour

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

I have used the work of Heidegger extensively in my own work available on the internet. I am much more knowledgeable about continental philosophy than analytic philosophy. I can help frame the history of philosophy as its main...

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

I have used the work of Heidegger extensively in my own work available on the internet. I am much more knowledgeable about continental philosophy than analytic philosophy. I can help frame the history of philosophy as its main...

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Matt B.
$60/hour

Philosophy PhD with 15 Years Experience Teaching & Researching

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...

5.0 (40)
$60/hour
128 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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Oliver H.
$90/hour

Graduate in Philosophy from Oxford and Warwick

I have a Masters in Philosophy from Oxford and a Bachelor's in Philosophy from Warwick. I have researched and taught in many areas of philosophy, including (but not limited to) logic, epistemology, ethics, metaethics,...

5.0 (58)
$90/hour
141 hours tutoring

I have a Masters in Philosophy from Oxford and a Bachelor's in Philosophy from Warwick. I have researched and taught in many areas of philosophy, including (but not limited to) logic, epistemology, ethics, metaethics,...

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David F.
$60/hour

Experienced logic tutor

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...

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$60/hour
2,813 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutesNote that average response time is based on David’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 11:00 am UTC.

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...

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Lance G.
$48/hour

Philosophy Grad, Chess Coach, & Learning Enthusiast

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

5.0 (1360)
$48/hour
4,194 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lance’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

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

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Raymond S.
$120/hour

I teach philosophy

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).

5.0 (70)
$120/hour
412 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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).

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Dr. Mara B.
$175/hour

Doctorate in Philosophy, Teaching Experience and Expertise

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...

5.0 (460)
$175/hour
1,864 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...

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Elena G.
$150/hour

PhD, Philosophy and Writing Tutor

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...

5.0 (398)
$150/hour
1,491 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Elena’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 9:00 pm UTC.

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...

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