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Near San Mateo, CA
Experienced Brass Instruments and Music Teacher
I give lessons and audition coaching on Trumpet, Cornet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone and Tuba. I also teach Music Theory, rhythm and ear training, either separately or as part of a brass lesson curriculum. I welcome students of all ages,... See Franklin's full profile
I give lessons and audition coaching on Trumpet, Cornet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone and Tuba. I also teach Music Theory, rhythm and ear training, either separately or as part of a brass lesson curriculum. I welcome students of all ages,...See Franklin's full profile

San Mateo, CA
CRLA Certified Tutor with M.S. and 5+ years of tutoring experience
Hello! I am Nicholas and I am a recent graduate from Northeastern University's M.S. Robotics program focusing on Computer vision. I completed my undergraduate in Computer Engineering with a concentration in Computer Systems from the University of... See Nicholas's full profile
Hello! I am Nicholas and I am a recent graduate from Northeastern University's M.S. Robotics program focusing on Computer vision. I completed my undergraduate in Computer Engineering with a concentration in Computer Systems from the University of...See Nicholas's full profile

Near San Mateo, 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... See Raphael'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...See Raphael's full profile
Raphael's tutoring sessions were a game-changer for my daughter. She went from being confused by several physics concepts she was learning in high school to being "crystal clear" (her words) and confident on those topics. She sai... read the full review - Christine, 54 lessons with Raphael

Near San Mateo, CA
Data Science (Math, Stats) Tutor + Learning Coach: Patient Experienced
Hi! I'm Ryan, a professional tutor with 15+ years experience. Having worked with learners from diverse backgrounds, ages, education and skill levels, I'm very adaptable, and work well with just about anyone. My style is very patient, flexible,... See Ryan Maxwell's full profile
Hi! I'm Ryan, a professional tutor with 15+ years experience. Having worked with learners from diverse backgrounds, ages, education and skill levels, I'm very adaptable, and work well with just about anyone. My style is very patient, flexible,...See Ryan Maxwell's full profile
Ryan is one of the most spectacular math tutors I have ever worked with. I spent a lot of time on wyzant looking for someone who could help with a graduate-level data science course which was a mix of calculus, probability theory,... read the full review - Emmanuella, 15 lessons with Ryan Maxwell

Near San Mateo, CA
Expertise in chemistry, biology, and biochemistry
Science is my passion! I recently graduated summa cum laude from the University of San Francisco with a degree in chemistry and a concentration in biochemistry. In addition, I received the 2021 Undergraduate Award for Overall Achievement in... See Matthew's full profile
Science is my passion! I recently graduated summa cum laude from the University of San Francisco with a degree in chemistry and a concentration in biochemistry. In addition, I received the 2021 Undergraduate Award for Overall Achievement in...See Matthew's full profile

San Mateo, CA
Spanish & English Language Instructor
I have been a Spanish Language Instructor Tutor for the past fifteen years. I have taught Spanish at SF State University, the University of Notre Dame de Namur in Belmont and Skyline College. I earned a MA degree in Spanish Language and... See Carole's full profile
I have been a Spanish Language Instructor Tutor for the past fifteen years. I have taught Spanish at SF State University, the University of Notre Dame de Namur in Belmont and Skyline College. I earned a MA degree in Spanish Language and...See Carole's full profile
Carole did an amazing job not only in tutoring Spanish but in helping our daughter overcome the panic she would feel in class and during oral exams. Carole is patient, kind, fun, and very experienced. She tailored each session to ... read the full review - Liz, 9 lessons with Carole

San Mateo, CA
College Applications, Math, Biology Tutor. Stanford and UCLA Graduate
Hello! I am an educator who is passionate about equipping today's youth with the tools and resources they need to attain their life goals. I obtained a Master's in Education, as well as my Teaching Credential, from Stanford University (through the... See Amy's full profile
Hello! I am an educator who is passionate about equipping today's youth with the tools and resources they need to attain their life goals. I obtained a Master's in Education, as well as my Teaching Credential, from Stanford University (through the...See Amy's full profile

Near San Mateo, CA
Former Math Professor. Data Science / Machine Learning Expert
I love teaching, and I've taught and tutored in numerous formats for over 20 years now. I have a PhD from Brown and a BA from Harvard, both in Applied Mathematics. I've taught Math, Computer Science, Statistics and Data Science at places like... See Brian's full profile
I love teaching, and I've taught and tutored in numerous formats for over 20 years now. I have a PhD from Brown and a BA from Harvard, both in Applied Mathematics. I've taught Math, Computer Science, Statistics and Data Science at places like...See Brian's full profile
Brian is a highly credentialed machine learning tutor who was able to provide some really helpful tutoring to me in a very high-level Machine Learning course. His professional experience coupled with his background in academia mak... read the full review - Joe

Near San Mateo, CA
College and High School Physics and Math
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... See Francesca'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...See Francesca's full profile
It's taken me awhile to write the review, but here it is. Francesca was incredibly helpful and her love of physics is quite contagious, so beware! I ended up with a B in my class though my goal was to earn a C. I was ecstatic with... read the full review - Barbara, 11 lessons with Francesca

Near San Mateo, CA
Stanford Engineering PhD student, Experienced Chemistry and Math Tutor
Hello! I'm John - I have a B.S in chemical engineering from Yale, where I took three years of chemistry in addition to a rigorous sequence of mathematics, physics, and engineering courses. I have been tutoring regularly since high school via honor... See John's full profile
Hello! I'm John - I have a B.S in chemical engineering from Yale, where I took three years of chemistry in addition to a rigorous sequence of mathematics, physics, and engineering courses. I have been tutoring regularly since high school via honor...See John's full profile
He has been helping my son with AP chemistry. My son really appreciates his knowledge about chemistry and likes his clear explanations. Also, he is very responsive to my questions about my son's progress. I highly recommend him a... read the full review - Jenny, 21 lessons with John

Near San Mateo, CA
Harvard doctoral, 25 yrs. teaching, specializing in writing, SAT/ACT
Hi, I truly love working with middle and high school students. I’m a high-energy tutor who combines great humor with intense focus. I do a lot of test prep tutoring and can teach to the test, and yet I consider every tutoring session an... See Carlo's full profile
Hi, I truly love working with middle and high school students. I’m a high-energy tutor who combines great humor with intense focus. I do a lot of test prep tutoring and can teach to the test, and yet I consider every tutoring session an...See Carlo's full profile

Near San Mateo, CA
Physics, Math -- Improve your scores greatly, quickly, and pleasantly!
I am an experienced tutor from the most prestigious tutoring companies in the Bay Area, and I taught physics for years in universities. My tutoring focuses on physics, high-level math such as calculus, and test prep. Most of my students are high... See Leon's full profile
I am an experienced tutor from the most prestigious tutoring companies in the Bay Area, and I taught physics for years in universities. My tutoring focuses on physics, high-level math such as calculus, and test prep. Most of my students are high...See Leon's full profile
In two sessions, my SAT Physics Subject test score jumped from 700 to 800! I was well-prepared for the sessions and knew exactly where I needed help with; you should too if you want that kind of increase!... read the full review - Daniel, 3 lessons with Leon

Near San Mateo, CA
Stanford PhD with 9 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... See Beatriz's full profile
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...See Beatriz's full profile
My son has had two sessions with Beatriz thus far and I can’t say enough great things about her. She’s very flexible with her schedule and always accommodating. My son is in chemistry honors and has been struggling since the begin... read the full review - Jayden, 5 lessons with Beatriz

Near San Mateo, CA
Experienced Math and Organization Tutor
I am a math/reading/writing and organizational skills tutor for students from kindergarten to college. A little bit about me: In May 2015, I graduated summa cum laude from the Dominican University of California, where I earned a BA in Liberal... See Alyssa's full profile
I am a math/reading/writing and organizational skills tutor for students from kindergarten to college. A little bit about me: In May 2015, I graduated summa cum laude from the Dominican University of California, where I earned a BA in Liberal...See Alyssa's full profile
Alyssa has been very patient and flexible since the beginning. We have been focusing on pretty much all core subjects (math, English, spelling). In the last 3 lessons, we started to focus on spelling and cursive which we have se... read the full review - Kimberly, 21 lessons with Alyssa

San Mateo, CA
Computer Science Tutor
Hey everyone, I’m Arda U! I began my career as a Full-Stack Software Engineer and Designer. My current passion is helping corporate and individual clients achieve their software goals. I’ve spent the past year instructing 100+ students in... See Arda's full profile
Hey everyone, I’m Arda U! I began my career as a Full-Stack Software Engineer and Designer. My current passion is helping corporate and individual clients achieve their software goals. I’ve spent the past year instructing 100+ students in...See Arda's full profile

Near San Mateo, CA
4th Year Medical Student Specializing in Writing and Proofreading
I’m Prisca! I graduated undergrad with a degree in Economics with the intention to pursue medicine. I thus spent half my time in college completing my Economics degree requirements and the other half completing the premedical requirements. This... See Prisca's full profile
I’m Prisca! I graduated undergrad with a degree in Economics with the intention to pursue medicine. I thus spent half my time in college completing my Economics degree requirements and the other half completing the premedical requirements. This...See Prisca's full profile

Near San Mateo, CA
Highly qualified tutor for High School and College Level Math
Experienced and patient Math tutor. I recently retired from a career in aerospace engineering. I hold an M.S. in math and a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from Stanford University. I can help you in upper level high school and college level math... See Martin's full profile
Experienced and patient Math tutor. I recently retired from a career in aerospace engineering. I hold an M.S. in math and a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from Stanford University. I can help you in upper level high school and college level math...See Martin's full profile
Martin has been teaching my daughter Calculus BC for more than 2 months. He is the most wonderful teacher she ever had. Calculus is a very hard subject and can be daunting for High school juniors, but Martin has helped her and she... read the full review - Shruti, 72 lessons with Martin

Near San Mateo, CA
Physics and Math tutor to help you reach your educational goals
I am a theoretical physicist and I have loved all my life the study of the universe and its secrets through research and continued education. Mathematics and Science have offered modern humans unprecedented awareness. Strong ethical individuals,... See Sotirios's full profile
I am a theoretical physicist and I have loved all my life the study of the universe and its secrets through research and continued education. Mathematics and Science have offered modern humans unprecedented awareness. Strong ethical individuals,...See Sotirios's full profile

San Mateo, CA
Software engineering and machine learning coach
What sets me apart from the other tutors on this platform is my unique blend of deep industry experience and several thousand hours coaching and tutoring individuals just like you. My industry experience comes from working as a machine learning... See Andrew's full profile
What sets me apart from the other tutors on this platform is my unique blend of deep industry experience and several thousand hours coaching and tutoring individuals just like you. My industry experience comes from working as a machine learning...See Andrew's full profile
Andrew really knows Python and also knows how to interpret and apply Python to solve difficult data science problems. He is actually extremely quick at it too! His demeanor is very pleasant, kind and patient and seems to enjoy te... read the full review - Jonathan, 7 lessons with Andrew

Near San Mateo, CA
Insightful Computer Science & Coding Tutor for 7+ years (B.A.)
Greetings! I'm Lawrence, a graduate from Boston University with a degree in Psychology & Computer Science. I have 7+ years of tutoring experience spread across Computer Science & Coding subjects for students of all levels. My experience with... See Lawrence's full profile
Greetings! I'm Lawrence, a graduate from Boston University with a degree in Psychology & Computer Science. I have 7+ years of tutoring experience spread across Computer Science & Coding subjects for students of all levels. My experience with...See Lawrence's full profile
Lawrence is the best tutor ever. He is very focused and knowledgeable. He is also a great listener and structures lessons to his students needs. I really appreciate him and his efforts because I have learned so much from him in a ... read the full review - Brian, 15 lessons with Lawrence

Near San Mateo, CA
Effective Biology Tutor Specializing in Physiology and Anatomy
Welcome, I'm Meghan! I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and, more recently, with my Master's degree in Physiology. As an undergraduate, I found myself drawn to fascinating but challenging scientific coursework, which lead me to... See Meghan's full profile
Welcome, I'm Meghan! I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and, more recently, with my Master's degree in Physiology. As an undergraduate, I found myself drawn to fascinating but challenging scientific coursework, which lead me to...See Meghan's full profile

San Mateo, CA
Effective Ph.D. Tutor of Mathematics and Physics
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... See Jeffrey'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...See Jeffrey's full profile
For any student struggling with college-level calculus I highly recommend Jeffrey M. Our son had taken calculus in high school so was completely caught off guard and discouraged by how difficult college-level calculus was for him.... read the full review - Sam, 18 lessons with Jeffrey

Near San Mateo, CA
Seasoned Japanese Tutor
I have been teaching Japanese for over twenty years. I'm very flexible for all types of situations. My teaching experience includes a classroom setup, individual tutoring and business oriented lessons. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or... See Alex Toshiaki's full profile
I have been teaching Japanese for over twenty years. I'm very flexible for all types of situations. My teaching experience includes a classroom setup, individual tutoring and business oriented lessons. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or...See Alex Toshiaki's full profile
Alex is a great Japanese tutor who has allowed me to learn Japanese at a comfortable yet rapid pace. He has increased my confidence when speaking, writing, listening to, and reading Japanese.... read the full review - SHARON, 9 lessons with Alex Toshiaki

Near San Mateo, CA
Creative Math - ADHD Students
When I began tutoring a few years ago, I firmly believed that anyone could do well in mathematics, all the way through Calculus, provided you are relatively fluent in a few formulas and make time for regular problem sets. My experience over that... See Charles's full profile
When I began tutoring a few years ago, I firmly believed that anyone could do well in mathematics, all the way through Calculus, provided you are relatively fluent in a few formulas and make time for regular problem sets. My experience over that...See Charles's full profile

Near San Mateo, CA
Design and BIM Tutor
As an advocate of empowerment through knowledge, and passionate architectural designer in the San Jose Area, I want to share my in depth knowledge and experience of Building Information Modeling (BIM), CAD and Adobe Suite to ensure my pupils are... See Sudeshna's full profile
As an advocate of empowerment through knowledge, and passionate architectural designer in the San Jose Area, I want to share my in depth knowledge and experience of Building Information Modeling (BIM), CAD and Adobe Suite to ensure my pupils are...See Sudeshna's full profile
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