The Best Precalculus Tutors in San Mateo, CA

I hold a B.S. from Yale and M.S. from Stanford in biomedical engineering and am completing my engineering Ph.D at Stanford. I have extensive experience in several engineering disciplines, and during my teaching assistantships at Yale and Stanford, I found a passion for helping students develop an in-depth understanding...See Jonathan's full profile

My name is Steven and I am a UC Irvine college graduate with a double major in Mechanical Engineering and Sociology with a minor in management. Math has always been my favorite subject and comes naturally to me. I had a 750 on math for my SATs and a 5 on AP Calculus BC. I got a 4.05 GPA at Lowell High School. I was a...See Steven's full profile

I am a professional tutor in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. 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...See Nenad's full profile

Hi, I'm Caitlin! I'm a data scientist with a background in maths and computer science, based in SF. I've been tutoring since 2017, helping students master topics ranging from algebra and calculus to Python and machine learning. I love breaking down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps, and my approach...See Caitlin's full profile

"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,...See Heng's full profile

Hi all, I'm Jake! I graduated Summa Cum Laude from California State University Maritime Academy with a degree in mechanical engineering & minor in mathematics. Currently, I work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a mechanical engineer, and will be working through a Masters of Engineering degree at UC Berkeley....See Jake's full profile

I have tutored Precalculus for over ten years, and have consistently helped students to both understand their course content and to achieve high grades in the class. I believe that anyone can understand material, no matter how advanced, if the information is broken down in a way that feels manageable, and if they...See Amanda's full profile

I have been teaching precalculus for the last 4 years to middle school children, and they jumped up three grades!See Panchapagesan's full profile

I am experienced in tutoring precalculus and in teaching one-on-one precalculus courses that prepare for, bridge into, or replace regular courses in school (depending on the number of sessions) with outstanding results.See Leon'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

The material used in Precalculus classes is essential math for more advanced topics like Calculus or Probability theory or Complex analysis, Linear Algebra or even Differential Geometry, etc. (it follows Algebra 1 and 2). Naturally it is impossible to avoid being good at the relevant syllabus if you hope to learn...See Sotirios's full profile

Please note, I only work with students online and do not conduct in-person lessons. Hi, my name's Kevin, and I want to help you get into the school of your dreams! I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Psychology and Computer Science and have been tutoring for over 10 years, after which I...See Kevin's full profile

Experienced precalculus instructor who makes advanced math accessible and engaging. I focus on building the strong conceptual foundation students need for future calculus success. I apply my personally-developed teaching techniques, refined over years of experience, to help students master functions, trigonometry,...See Theodore's full profile

Hi, I'm John! I have an M.Sc. in Mathematics (earned with a Distinction) and top scores on the GMAT (770), GRE (170q/167v), and LSAT (175). I am also a Graduate Statistician of the Royal Statistical Society. I have been doing Math and Test Prep tutoring since 2011. What I've found in the various fields I've studied...See John's full profile

I have been tutoring since 2005 in various subjects such as high school and college math, SAT/ACT test prep, high school and college biology including chemistry and physics. My education is in Molecular and Cell Biology from University of California Berkeley (UCB). I received a Masters of Science in Applied Anatomy and...See Yanina's full profile

Precalculus is the gateway to calculus. Function manipulation, using graphing software or calculators, polynomials with complex numbers, exponential and natural log functions, trigonometric functions, parametric equations, and matrices and systems of equations are involved subject matter, and can easily be...See Trevor's full profile

Much of my work with precalculus students has consisted of a thorough review of trigonometry, finite and infinite series and sequences, and analytic geometry. My approach is always to be sure that the basics are mastered before attempting more advanced topics (e.g., students need to have mastered the graphical...See Jeffrey's full profile

There is no one way to learn. Rote memorization is at one end of the spectrum and instantaneous complete understanding and insight of the topic is at the other end. There is a lot in between. People do not learn everything the same way - their own ability to learn changes from moment to moment and subject to subject....See Theodore'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

...and as an undergraduate and graduate teaching assistant in college. I specialize in Math and Science subjects (Probability/Statistics, Algebra, Pre-algebra, Precalculus, Geometry, and Chemistry) as well as SAT/PSAT tutoring (specifically Math and Writing sections). Currently, I work as a Senior Data Scientist at a Fortune...See Daisy's full profile

Hello! My name is Will, and I’m a math and physics tutor with 2+ years of one-on-one teaching experience. I’m currently pursuing a Master’s in Aeronautics & Astronautics at Stanford (GPA 4.0) and earned my B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Cal Poly, graduating summa cum laude (3.9 GPA). I’ve worked as an...See William's full profile

Applied Math UC Berkeley grad Previous experience tutoring AP Precalculus and Calculus 1See Ariya's full profile

Struggling with physics or math? You're not alone. I'm an Ivy League physics grad and former USC PhD researcher who knows how challenging these subjects can be. I break down intimidating topics into clear, manageable steps. My goal is to turn your frustration into confidence, whether you're preparing for a final exam or...See Isabella's full profile

Currently, I teach math and science in SFUSD. I currently hold a math teacher credential in California and Georgia. The CA credential is for teaching K-12 math: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Precalculus, Statistics, and Adult Education. I have experience teaching as a private math tutor, as well as an after...See Etoria's full profile

Hello, I’m a dedicated tutor with a strong background in science and technology, holding a B.S. in Biology from UC Davis and an M.S. in Biotechnology from Stanford. I specialize in teaching science and mathematics, helping students build a deep understanding of complex concepts. Beyond academics, my love for...See Sean's full profile