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Lia G. Santa Cruz, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lia G.
88/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

15+ Yrs Tutoring | MS Applied Math | Math — CS — Physics

I aim to make tutoring sessions engaging and effective. I know how rewarding it is to write clean, efficient code and solutions and I understand how any math, physics, or coding problem can be met with a variety of approaches. My expertise...

5.0 (527)
88/hour
2,302 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lia’s active hours, which are 8:00 am - 8:00 am UTC.

I aim to make tutoring sessions engaging and effective. I know how rewarding it is to write clean, efficient code and solutions and I understand how any math, physics, or coding problem can be met with a variety of approaches. My expertise...

Erin A. Santa Cruz, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erin A.
80/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

2 MS degrees (Bio, Ecology & Evolution) and I teach HS Bio & IB Bio HL

Hi, I’m Erin, and I’m excited to be your tutor! In my teaching reviews from graduate school, students write that I'm fun, engaging, and knowledgeable, that I make them feel safe, that my love for plants is infectious, and that I am “one of...

5.0 (5)
80/hour
7 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response time is based on Erin’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

Hi, I’m Erin, and I’m excited to be your tutor! In my teaching reviews from graduate school, students write that I'm fun, engaging, and knowledgeable, that I make them feel safe, that my love for plants is infectious, and that I am “one of...

Matthew I. Santa Cruz, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew I.
85/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

Production Lessons w/ A Pro Producer - Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools

I'm offering in person lessons and live video lessons using Zoom. I teach Guitar, Music Production with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools and Music Theory/Songwriting. I'm available for in home lessons in the Santa Cruz and San Jose areas, or...

5.0 (162)
85/hour
301 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I'm offering in person lessons and live video lessons using Zoom. I teach Guitar, Music Production with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools and Music Theory/Songwriting. I'm available for in home lessons in the Santa Cruz and San Jose areas, or...

Rebekkah D. Santa Cruz, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rebekkah D.
35/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

PhD Specializing in Proof Reading, Editing and Test Prep Skills

A life-long writer and lover of languages, I hold a PhD in French and English. In addition to teaching French language, literature, English literature and writing to college students, I have been a private French and English tutor to students of...

5.0 (1)
35/hour
14 hours tutoring

A life-long writer and lover of languages, I hold a PhD in French and English. In addition to teaching French language, literature, English literature and writing to college students, I have been a private French and English tutor to students of...

Scott R. Near Santa Cruz, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Scott R.
130/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Former Apple and NeXT Engineer Specializing in UIKit and SwiftUI

I hold both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Science from University of Washington and UC Berkeley. I have taught many thousands of students at all levels while working for Sun, NeXT, and Apple over the span of three decades. I am...

5.0 (88)
130/hour
158 hours tutoring

I hold both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Science from University of Washington and UC Berkeley. I have taught many thousands of students at all levels while working for Sun, NeXT, and Apple over the span of three decades. I am...

Andrew M. Near Santa Cruz, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew M.
100/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Certified Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Math Teacher M.Ed., AP Tutor

I greatly enjoy helping people learn, and would like to help you as well. I am a licensed teacher and online tutor with years of teaching and tutoring experience. I have taught Science and Math for 7 years at various grade levels in Public Schools...

5.0 (383)
100/hour
1,208 hours tutoring
Response time: 50 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I greatly enjoy helping people learn, and would like to help you as well. I am a licensed teacher and online tutor with years of teaching and tutoring experience. I have taught Science and Math for 7 years at various grade levels in Public Schools...

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Travis K.
300/hour

99th Percentile MCAT and 271 Step 2|5+ Years of Tutoring Experience

Hi, I’m Travis! I’m a current orthopaedic surgery resident with a strong background in engineering and academic research. I have been tutoring for over 10 years, including 5 years with a professional MCAT tutoring company, and I now work with...

5.0 (70)
300/hour
291 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hi, I’m Travis! I’m a current orthopaedic surgery resident with a strong background in engineering and academic research. I have been tutoring for over 10 years, including 5 years with a professional MCAT tutoring company, and I now work with...

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Thomas G.
200/hour

Engaging and patient math Prof

Hello! My name is Thomas, and I am a teaching professor at a University in Pennsylvania. I earned my Ph.D. in math from UCLA in the Fall of 2019 and have been working at my university since then. I have been teaching math at the undergraduate...

5.0 (572)
200/hour
807 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Thomas, and I am a teaching professor at a University in Pennsylvania. I earned my Ph.D. in math from UCLA in the Fall of 2019 and have been working at my university since then. I have been teaching math at the undergraduate...

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Kylie J.
235/hour

Innovative English + SAT + AP + Personal Statement Tutor

Hi! I hold a B.A. in English with emphasis on rhetoric and professional writing, as well as a minor in history. I offer tutoring for any age and proficiency level, in: -Writing and English (composition, analysis, proofreading and editing,...

5.0 (257)
235/hour
1,372 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hi! I hold a B.A. in English with emphasis on rhetoric and professional writing, as well as a minor in history. I offer tutoring for any age and proficiency level, in: -Writing and English (composition, analysis, proofreading and editing,...

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Robbie Q.
40/hour

Debate Coach, and English and Math Teacher

I am an experienced, successful Debate Coach/Teacher at the national and international level, especially in Policy and LD debate. I know Debate extremely well, from all sides, and love teaching and tutoring it. I love the strategy, the concepts,...

5.0 (4)
40/hour
12 hours tutoring

I am an experienced, successful Debate Coach/Teacher at the national and international level, especially in Policy and LD debate. I know Debate extremely well, from all sides, and love teaching and tutoring it. I love the strategy, the concepts,...

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Taeeon K.
150/hour

Columbia Engineering | Patient and Effective STEM tutor

Hello! I’m Taeeon, and I graduated with honors from Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. I have been inducted into Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society for my academic excellence....

5.0 (100)
150/hour
381 hours tutoring

Hello! I’m Taeeon, and I graduated with honors from Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. I have been inducted into Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society for my academic excellence....

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Sheila F.
45/hour

Speak English with Confidence

The ability to express oneself provides greater confidence in all aspects of life. I love working with non-native speakers. I have worked with people who want to improve their pronunciation skills for work and young students who want to speak...

5.0 (428)
45/hour
982 hours tutoring

The ability to express oneself provides greater confidence in all aspects of life. I love working with non-native speakers. I have worked with people who want to improve their pronunciation skills for work and young students who want to speak...

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Adam B.
200/hour

USMLE&COMLEX Tutoring -- T5 Pathology Residency -- 10+ yrs experience

Hey team! My name is Adam. I'm a Pathology Resident at the University of Michigan. Before medical school, I completed a bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in chemistry. I love to tutor and I've had extensive experience. My first tutoring...

5.0 (75)
200/hour
202 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Adam’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

Hey team! My name is Adam. I'm a Pathology Resident at the University of Michigan. Before medical school, I completed a bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in chemistry. I love to tutor and I've had extensive experience. My first tutoring...

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Peter H.
70/hour

20-Year High School Math Teacher | AP Precalculus

I have taught and tutored high school math for twenty years, covering the following courses: Prealgebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre calculus, AP Precalculus, and AP Calculus AB. I also tutor SAT and ACT math. I hold both a bachelor’s...

5.0 (127)
70/hour
307 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 minutesNote that average response time is based on Peter’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

I have taught and tutored high school math for twenty years, covering the following courses: Prealgebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre calculus, AP Precalculus, and AP Calculus AB. I also tutor SAT and ACT math. I hold both a bachelor’s...

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Nicholas E.
179/hour

Expert Math Tutor | SAT & ACT Prep | Empowering Success

Hello! I'm Nicholas, an experienced Math tutor dedicated to helping students excel in mathematics and achieve their goals on the SAT and ACT exams. With a passion for teaching and a proven track record, I'm here to provide personalized instruction...

5.0 (342)
179/hour
894 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hello! I'm Nicholas, an experienced Math tutor dedicated to helping students excel in mathematics and achieve their goals on the SAT and ACT exams. With a passion for teaching and a proven track record, I'm here to provide personalized instruction...

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Hunter L.
50/hour

Hunter, High School teacher for 6 years, tutoring for 12 years

Hi, I’m Hunter I am an experienced high-school science teacher with six years of classroom teaching experience, a master’s degree in STEM Education, a degree in Chemistry, and teaching endorsements in Biology and Physics. I specialize in...

4.9 (17)
50/hour
44 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Hunter I am an experienced high-school science teacher with six years of classroom teaching experience, a master’s degree in STEM Education, a degree in Chemistry, and teaching endorsements in Biology and Physics. I specialize in...

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Isabelle M.
85/hour

Ivy League Grad | 8+ Years Experience | SAT & College Essay Specialist

Hi, I’m Isabelle — a certified teacher with a Master’s in Education from UMass Amherst and a B.A. from Columbia University. I specialize in SAT prep, college essays, academic writing, and creative writing, combining subject expertise with...

5.0 (57)
85/hour
176 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Isabelle — a certified teacher with a Master’s in Education from UMass Amherst and a B.A. from Columbia University. I specialize in SAT prep, college essays, academic writing, and creative writing, combining subject expertise with...

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Edward E.
55/hour

Data driven High School Math Tutor for skill building and test prep.

Hello, I am Edward. I am a fully certified teacher with a masters in Education at Edinburgh (Scotland) University. I have had an extremely diverse career in teaching from schools in the UK, Texas and Maryland and I have also taught all the way...

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5.0 (59)
55/hour
89 hours tutoring

Hello, I am Edward. I am a fully certified teacher with a masters in Education at Edinburgh (Scotland) University. I have had an extremely diverse career in teaching from schools in the UK, Texas and Maryland and I have also taught all the way...

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Chris G.
299/hour

Political Science Ivy League PhD

I enjoy helping others learn:) I earned a PhD in political science from Brown University, as well as a Masters in political science from Brown University and a Bachelor's in political science from Columbia University. I worked for both Columbia...

5.0 (953)
299/hour
2,094 hours tutoring

I enjoy helping others learn:) I earned a PhD in political science from Brown University, as well as a Masters in political science from Brown University and a Bachelor's in political science from Columbia University. I worked for both Columbia...

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Tim P.
35/hour

Experienced College History and Government Instructor

I work hard to be a patient and kind tutor. I am a highly knowledgeable mentor and skilled educator to College and High School AP History and Political Science/Government I provide an individualized and patient student centered instruction. I have...

5.0 (96)
35/hour
136 hours tutoring

I work hard to be a patient and kind tutor. I am a highly knowledgeable mentor and skilled educator to College and High School AP History and Political Science/Government I provide an individualized and patient student centered instruction. I have...

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Eric P.
50/hour

Be tutored by Math & Computer Science engineer and former teacher

I like helping others see how math and computer science fit together in the real world. After more than 30 years as an engineer with two advanced degrees, I became a high school math teacher and taught in Fairfax County for seven years. I’m...

5.0 (8)
50/hour
172 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response time is based on Eric’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

I like helping others see how math and computer science fit together in the real world. After more than 30 years as an engineer with two advanced degrees, I became a high school math teacher and taught in Fairfax County for seven years. I’m...

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Doris P.
350/hour

Medical School Application Expert | MCAT CARS Guru | Resident Doctor

I am currently a first year psychiatry resident physician. I am also a non-traditional student who changed careers in my 30s and I love helping students from all walks of life achieve their medical school dreams. For the last 5 years, I have...

5.0 (310)
350/hour
2,340 hours tutoring

I am currently a first year psychiatry resident physician. I am also a non-traditional student who changed careers in my 30s and I love helping students from all walks of life achieve their medical school dreams. For the last 5 years, I have...

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Aliya H.
50/hour

Experienced Teaching Assistant Specializing in Biology and Chemistry

Hi, I’m Aliya! I’m currently a medical student at Jacobs School of Medicine. I graduated summa cum laude from UB with a degree in Biological Sciences and minor in Chemistry. I had received a Presidential Scholarship, recipient of the McCroskey...

4.8 (123)
50/hour
466 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Aliya! I’m currently a medical student at Jacobs School of Medicine. I graduated summa cum laude from UB with a degree in Biological Sciences and minor in Chemistry. I had received a Presidential Scholarship, recipient of the McCroskey...

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Arielle M.
580/hour

Students Average 515+ | Top 0.23% Tutor | 7000+ Hrs

Hi! I am the founder of an MCAT prep business, with 7000+ hours and six years of full-time, one-on-one MCAT teaching experience. I'm excited to help you maximize your potential! Qualifications and Experience: I was ranked as a 99.77th...

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5.0 (1641)
580/hour
7,610 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hi! I am the founder of an MCAT prep business, with 7000+ hours and six years of full-time, one-on-one MCAT teaching experience. I'm excited to help you maximize your potential! Qualifications and Experience: I was ranked as a 99.77th...

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Gabriela Y.
135/hour

Organic Chemistry Expert 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 6+ years’ experience tutoring in Organic Chemistry....

5.0 (2471)
135/hour
8,343 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 6+ years’ experience tutoring in Organic Chemistry....

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