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Christine B. Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christine B.
50/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

International Artist and Photographer with 10+ years teaching exp

I have been teaching the Art of Photography to adults, teenagers, and elementary level individuals for many years. I am an expert in both, basic and advanced aspects digital and analog photography. I really enjoy helping my students reach their...

5.0 (3)
50/hour
5 hours tutoring

I have been teaching the Art of Photography to adults, teenagers, and elementary level individuals for many years. I am an expert in both, basic and advanced aspects digital and analog photography. I really enjoy helping my students reach their...

Mitchell J. Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mitchell J.
90/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

Dartmouth grad, Current math PhD student with 7+ years experience

I am currently enrolled at University of California- Santa Barbara pursuing a PhD in mathematics. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.97 GPA from Dartmouth college with a triple major in math, physics, and economics. I have been tutoring for...

4.9 (157)
90/hour
940 hours tutoring

I am currently enrolled at University of California- Santa Barbara pursuing a PhD in mathematics. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.97 GPA from Dartmouth college with a triple major in math, physics, and economics. I have been tutoring for...

Changlin F. Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Changlin F.
60/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

Expert STEM & Mandarin Tutor | AP Courses + All-Level Math Support

I’m a Chemical Engineering major at UCSB with a strong academic background and a passion for STEM and Mandarin education. I’ve earned 5s on AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, and both AP Physics C: Mechanics and E&M, as well as a Silver Award in...

5.0 (66)
60/hour
174 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 minutes

I’m a Chemical Engineering major at UCSB with a strong academic background and a passion for STEM and Mandarin education. I’ve earned 5s on AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, and both AP Physics C: Mechanics and E&M, as well as a Silver Award in...

David N. Near Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David N.
40/hour

Near Santa Barbara, CA

Hi! I'm here to help facilitate your learning process.

Hello, and welcome to my tutoring profile! I majored in engineering, and I was a member of the dean's list for every semester during my college career. I graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.8, and my area of expertise in tutoring is in...

40/hour
14 hours tutoring

Hello, and welcome to my tutoring profile! I majored in engineering, and I was a member of the dean's list for every semester during my college career. I graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.8, and my area of expertise in tutoring is in...

Rohan R. Near Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rohan R.
75/hour

Near Santa Barbara, CA

99th Percentile MCAT (522) & Step 2 (273) | Medical School Admissions

As a fourth-year medical student and medical school admissions interviewer, I understand exactly what it takes to succeed in the highly competitive medical journey. Whether you are navigating the nuances of the MCAT, preparing for USMLE Step 2, or...

5.0 (10)
75/hour
23 hours tutoring

As a fourth-year medical student and medical school admissions interviewer, I understand exactly what it takes to succeed in the highly competitive medical journey. Whether you are navigating the nuances of the MCAT, preparing for USMLE Step 2, or...

Tate S. Near Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tate S.
40/hour

Near Santa Barbara, CA

High School Tutor for Math (Algebra through calculus)

Hi! I’m Tate, a first-year student at UC Santa Barbara majoring in Applied Mathematics with plans to switch to mechanical engineering. I graduated high school in the top 5% of my class and was a member of the National Honor Society. Throughout...

5.0 (14)
40/hour
17 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutes

Hi! I’m Tate, a first-year student at UC Santa Barbara majoring in Applied Mathematics with plans to switch to mechanical engineering. I graduated high school in the top 5% of my class and was a member of the National Honor Society. Throughout...

Emily P. Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Emily P.
45/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

UCLA Grad with Expertise In Chemistry, Environmental Science

Dear Potential Students, Greetings! My name is Emily, and I am thrilled at the prospect of supporting you on your educational journey. With a solid foundation in the sciences and humanities, my academic experience spans across a diverse range...

5.0 (2)
45/hour
7 hours tutoring

Dear Potential Students, Greetings! My name is Emily, and I am thrilled at the prospect of supporting you on your educational journey. With a solid foundation in the sciences and humanities, my academic experience spans across a diverse range...

Steven G. Near Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Steven G.
100/hour

Near Santa Barbara, CA

PhD in Materials Engineering, Previous Chemistry Lecturer at UCLA

I have taught chemistry for 3 years at UCLA as a summer lecturer (UCLA Chem 20A) and was highly rated by my students! Over the past few years I have tutored many students in chemical engineering, materials science/engineering, calculus, linear...

5.0 (20)
100/hour
97 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutes

I have taught chemistry for 3 years at UCLA as a summer lecturer (UCLA Chem 20A) and was highly rated by my students! Over the past few years I have tutored many students in chemical engineering, materials science/engineering, calculus, linear...

Kelly M. Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kelly M.
50/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

Credentialed Photography Teacher w/ an MFA, Photoshop & Computer Tutor

I have been a WyzAnt tutor since 2011 and am a credentialed teacher with over 11 years of experience as a full-time Photography instructor at a public high school. In addition to working with high school students, I have also taught adult...

4.9 (78)
50/hour
123 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutes

I have been a WyzAnt tutor since 2011 and am a credentialed teacher with over 11 years of experience as a full-time Photography instructor at a public high school. In addition to working with high school students, I have also taught adult...

Amber R. Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amber R.
75/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

Experienced Tutor Across Multiple Subjects

Hi, my name is Amber! I graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and minors in History and Education Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. Go Bruins! Since graduation in 2020, I have taught K-12th grade as a...

5.0 (2)
75/hour
42 hours tutoring

Hi, my name is Amber! I graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and minors in History and Education Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. Go Bruins! Since graduation in 2020, I have taught K-12th grade as a...

Anshuman D. Near Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anshuman D.
80/hour

Near Santa Barbara, CA

Passionate student who finds YOUR learning style

Hi! My name is Anshuman Dash, and I am a masters student at University of California Santa Barbara, majoring in computer engineering. I have had internships at SpaceX and Meta. I graduated from ucsb with a 3.93, and high school with a UC GPA of...

5.0 (85)
80/hour
178 hours tutoring

Hi! My name is Anshuman Dash, and I am a masters student at University of California Santa Barbara, majoring in computer engineering. I have had internships at SpaceX and Meta. I graduated from ucsb with a 3.93, and high school with a UC GPA of...

Jonathan G. Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan G.
80/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

Individualized Educational Services

Welcome to my Wyzant page! My name is Jonathan Gush and I am a special education teacher in private practice. I specialize in helping students with learning differences learn better! I do this by looking for areas that need to be supported and...

5.0 (3)
80/hour
16 hours tutoring

Welcome to my Wyzant page! My name is Jonathan Gush and I am a special education teacher in private practice. I specialize in helping students with learning differences learn better! I do this by looking for areas that need to be supported and...

Reza F. Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Reza F.
180/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

Physics, Math (AP, HS, Colledge) , and Electrical Engineering Tutor

I got my Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering at Caltech where I am a research scholar now. My passion and interest in teaching stem from the satisfaction gained by helping students explore a new subject, and watching them grow towards mastery....

5.0 (257)
180/hour
612 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutes

I got my Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering at Caltech where I am a research scholar now. My passion and interest in teaching stem from the satisfaction gained by helping students explore a new subject, and watching them grow towards mastery....

Heather P. Near Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Heather P.
55/hour

Near Santa Barbara, CA

College Admissions + English: writing, editing, study skills

Hi! I’m Heath (Heather) P. I specialize in helping students gain admission to top universities—and in succeeding once they’re there. Whether you’re applying to undergrad, grad school, or working on academic writing at any level, I’m here...

5.0 (306)
55/hour
785 hours tutoring

Hi! I’m Heath (Heather) P. I specialize in helping students gain admission to top universities—and in succeeding once they’re there. Whether you’re applying to undergrad, grad school, or working on academic writing at any level, I’m here...

Madeleine L. Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Madeleine L.
100/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

Physics PhD Student and Ivy Graduate for Math/Science/Writing Support

Hi! I am a PhD candidate in physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara researching quantum phenomena. Knowing that I study a pretty esoteric field, I am extremely passionate about making STEM accessible, and demystifying subjects that...

5.0 (10)
100/hour
23 hours tutoring

Hi! I am a PhD candidate in physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara researching quantum phenomena. Knowing that I study a pretty esoteric field, I am extremely passionate about making STEM accessible, and demystifying subjects that...

Owen P. Near Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Owen P.
30/hour

Near Santa Barbara, CA

UCSB Senior Math Tutor | Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calc & Linear Algebra

Hi! I’m Owen, a fourth-year mathematics major at the University of California, Santa Barbara, on track to earn my Single-Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics in 2026. Over the past four years I’ve tutored K-12 students in Algebra 1 /...

5.0 (20)
30/hour
52 hours tutoring

Hi! I’m Owen, a fourth-year mathematics major at the University of California, Santa Barbara, on track to earn my Single-Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics in 2026. Over the past four years I’ve tutored K-12 students in Algebra 1 /...

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Matthew M.
295/hour

Northwestern Law Grad - LSAT (173, 99th%) - Personalized Lessons!

I was born in South Florida, but my work and family have taken me to sunny Long Beach, California. I attended Northwestern University for both undergraduate and law school and hold a B.A. and a J.D. from the institution. I lived in Italy for two...

5.0 (973)
295/hour
4,519 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutes

I was born in South Florida, but my work and family have taken me to sunny Long Beach, California. I attended Northwestern University for both undergraduate and law school and hold a B.A. and a J.D. from the institution. I lived in Italy for two...

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
Jerry B.
40/hour

K-6 Math specialist for 30 years

I have recently retired from teaching in Ashtabula Area City Schools. Although I have taught many subjects, my start was as a Title 1 math instructor for 4 years servicing k-6 students. I have taught math in all grades under my certificate....

4.9 (136)
40/hour
416 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutes

I have recently retired from teaching in Ashtabula Area City Schools. Although I have taught many subjects, my start was as a Title 1 math instructor for 4 years servicing k-6 students. I have taught math in all grades under my certificate....

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Robert F.
199/hour

Financial Accounting, CPA Exam, and QuickBooks Tutor

Hi, my name is Robert! I am a Certified Management Accountant and a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor with a strong background in accounting and finance. I passed all parts of both the CPA and CMA exams on my first try, achieving high scores that...

5.0 (369)
199/hour
1,753 hours tutoring
Response time: 58 minutes

Hi, my name is Robert! I am a Certified Management Accountant and a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor with a strong background in accounting and finance. I passed all parts of both the CPA and CMA exams on my first try, achieving high scores that...

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Kubrat D.
175/hour

Ivy League expert in Calculus, Probability and Linear Algebra

I am a Berkeley/Princeton educated tutor with 10 years of experience teaching all college math subjects. Unlike a lot of other tutors, I have the educator mindset rather than the student mindset, and I can break down complicated math concepts down...

5.0 (1104)
175/hour
4,554 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutes

I am a Berkeley/Princeton educated tutor with 10 years of experience teaching all college math subjects. Unlike a lot of other tutors, I have the educator mindset rather than the student mindset, and I can break down complicated math concepts down...

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
Gabriela Y.
120/hour

Certified Chemistry Teacher and Top Ranked Tutor

Hello, my name is Gaby! I am a graduate from the University of California, Riverside where I received my Master’s in Education and my Chemistry Teaching Credential. My background: I have 5+ years’ experience tutoring in Organic Chemistry. I...

5.0 (2270)
120/hour
7,296 hours tutoring

Hello, my name is Gaby! I am a graduate from the University of California, Riverside where I received my Master’s in Education and my Chemistry Teaching Credential. My background: I have 5+ years’ experience tutoring in Organic Chemistry. I...

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Tamera Michele G.
75/hour

Interior Designer * ESL * AutoCAD * InDesign

After earning a BFA from the prestigious New York School of Interior Design, I spent over a decade honing my craft at renowned architectural and design firms before branching out as an independent designer for the past seven years. Throughout my...

5.0 (190)
75/hour
912 hours tutoring

After earning a BFA from the prestigious New York School of Interior Design, I spent over a decade honing my craft at renowned architectural and design firms before branching out as an independent designer for the past seven years. Throughout my...

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Beth A.
40/hour

Creating lifelong learners, Grades K-6

Hi, I would LOVE the opportunity to work with your child! I am passionate about education and the importance of children developing a life long love of learning and the ability to learn independently. I recently retired from a 30 year teaching...

5.0 (556)
40/hour
2,794 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 minutes

Hi, I would LOVE the opportunity to work with your child! I am passionate about education and the importance of children developing a life long love of learning and the ability to learn independently. I recently retired from a 30 year teaching...

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Minh N.
215/hour

High School Math/SAT/Calculus Tutor - UCI Alumni - Double Bachelor's

In 2020, I graduated cum laude from the University of California, Irvine with my B.S. in Pure Mathematics, B.A. in Business Economics, and minor in Statistics. I was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, which is offered to only 5% of graduating seniors...

5.0 (623)
215/hour
2,813 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutes

In 2020, I graduated cum laude from the University of California, Irvine with my B.S. in Pure Mathematics, B.A. in Business Economics, and minor in Statistics. I was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, which is offered to only 5% of graduating seniors...

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Vijayalakshmi L.
60/hour

Computer Science Professor for AP Computer Science A, DBMS & SQL, Java

I am Vijayalakshmi, but you can call me Viji. I am an adjunct computer science professor in a leading community college in Indiana. I completed my Masters of Computer Applications in 2005. I have 6 years of experience in online tutoring and 12...

5.0 (242)
60/hour
1,553 hours tutoring

I am Vijayalakshmi, but you can call me Viji. I am an adjunct computer science professor in a leading community college in Indiana. I completed my Masters of Computer Applications in 2005. I have 6 years of experience in online tutoring and 12...

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