The Best Science Tutors in San Mateo, CA

I've been teaching for over 12 years and have worked with students ranging from elementary to college level in a multitude of settings including volunteering, private tutoring, and as an undergraduate and graduate teaching assistant in college. I specialize in Math and Science subjects...See Daisy's full profile

I have taught discrete mathematics twice at two different universities. It is one of my favorite subjects to teach and I wish more people knew about it. It is also a great bridge from mathematics to computer science.See Jack's full profile

Tutoring is an act of observation. It succeeds where normal instruction fails because it is geared toward a student's particular strengths. My best experiences as a tutor have been with the students who needed me most, learning how they needed to learn. I have been a tutor in one setting or another since childhood....See Francesca's full profile

I continue to use that kind of math for all kinds of applications daily it seems too. I enjoy sharing these skills with young students and making them confident that math is their friend and a powerful arsenal for science and real life problems.See Sotirios's full profile

I have over 30 years of experience as a tutor and lecturer in mathematics and physics, both before and after I completed my physics & biology BA at UC Berkeley and my physics PhD at the University of Illinois. I am available for tutoring at middle school, high school, and college levels. In 2019, I was one of the top...See Jeffrey's full profile

Hi there! I'm Will: a Harvard graduate, former high school science teacher, and current fourth-year UCSF medical student. I have over 10 years of experience in teaching and tutoring students from diverse backgrounds with a range of skill levels. As an educator, I view myself first and foremost as a...See Will's full profile

Taught AP Biology in a large public high school for 17 years. Students consistently achieved excellent results on College Board's AP Biology exam. I have also mentored a number of award winning science fair projects including the California State Fair overall winner and several STS finalists.See Renee's full profile

I taught AP Environmental Science for 3 years, with most students scoring in the 3–5 range.See Ian's full profile

I have several years of experience teaching elementary science through interactive lessons that spark curiosity and hands-on exploration. My instruction covers key topics such as life science, Earth science, and physical science, aligned with grade-level standards. I tailor lessons to support...See Solana's full profile

I completed a Ph.D. at UC Berkeley with equal fields in Modern European History and East Asian-Japanese History and a M.A. degree in the social sciences from the University of Chicago. I have taught university courses that cover a wide range of themes and geographies, including Japanese history, Chinese history,...See Jonathan's full profile

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,...See Dana's full profile

I have excellent scores in elementary science.See Sidney's full profile

My time at Cornell and past internships at Microsoft has given me valuable and industry specific insights into computer science. Since my freshman year of college, I have been tutoring and preparing middle, high school and college students in algebra and computer science. In my past I've also worked...See Devan's full profile

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 extensive experience in computer programming, with a strong proficiency in...See Tony's full profile

I enjoy helping students in general chemistry, biochemistry, AP chemistry and any other school chemistry test preparation. I hold a B.S. in chemistry and M.S. in biochemistry. Using molecular cloning, I have also conducted research in biochemistry and neuroscience laboratories at UC Riverside and San Diego State...See Julie's full profile

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...See Raphael's full profile

As I guide them to achieve new understandings, the dull equations start to make sense, and their eyes sparkle. “That was so cool!” “That’s a beautiful equation!” "That makes so much sense!" my students often say. I have practically four degrees — a Bachelor of Science from Peking...See Leon's full profile

I have also spent several years tutoring students in science, including chemistry, biology, genetics, and biochemistry. This work includes both increasing proficiency in science topics as well as improving the ability to thoughtfully write about science and think critically about science....See Miriam's full profile

I have been teaching science all my life. I love science.See Panchapagesan's full profile

I have experience teaching children ages 3 to 12 in a variety of subjects including math, reading, spelling, science, history, and study skills. I have worked with elementary school-aged children in math and science, both doing homework help and general school support, as well as working on developing their...See Anna's full profile

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Science and Scientific Computing, complemented by a background as a Rocket Scientist at NASA. My extensive expertise in physics and mathematics forms a robust foundation for my tutoring. With a results-driven focus and a compassionate understanding...See Lucy's full profile

In 2007, I received a B.S in Chemistry from UC Berkeley with honors and since then, I have helped hundreds of students reach their full potential in Math and Science Classes. Over the past five years, I have tutored both privately and in many Bay Area Tutoring Companies (Ames Seminars, Aspire Education Project, On...See Nenad's full profile

My name is Vasuda D. and I am a first-year medical student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. I am part of the Penn State - Jefferson Accelerated Medical Program. I graduated from Gunn High School, Palo Alto in 2022. I got 5's on all of my APs; I graduated with a 4.0 unweighted and a 4.43 weighted GPA. I can tell you all...See Vasuda's full profile

I am a well-articulated native Russian speaker, and I have been tutoring Russian for over ten years. I am familiar with every aspect of Russian culture, including business and travelling. Besides that, I teach college and high school science courses: Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Biology and...See Kat's full profile

A strong foundation in Algebra is the single most important factor for success in all future high school and college STEM courses. My goal is to build that foundation with patience and a focus on deep, conceptual understanding. With a B.S. in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in a related science, I have a complete mastery...See Donnie's full profile