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Alexander P.

50/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

STEM tutor with expertise in Math, Stats, and CS

5.0 (2)

8 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

Hi there! I’m Alex. I hold Bachelor’s degrees (with Honors) in Applied Mathematics and Statistics from UC Berkeley, and a Master’s in Statistical Science from UC Santa Cruz. I’ve worked with students at many levels — from high school...

Brennan H.

45/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Experienced Tutor in Probability and Statistics

4.8 (72)

253 hours tutoring

I have a master's degree in mathematical statistics with experience as a teaching assistant and tutoring during my graduate studies. As such I am very open to teaching any level of statistics and probability as well as the R programming language...

James M.

50/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

Middle & High School (College Prep) Math and Computer Science

4.9 (126)

515 hours tutoring

My ability to tutor Middle and High School Math and Computer Science, and to prepare students for college work in these areas, comes from decades as a computer programmer, technical writer, and technical support representative, working for...

Kendrick S.

99/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Amazon & Google Engineer | Former UC Berkeley TA |Limited Spots

5.0 (29)

37 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 minutes

I am a UC Berkeley Computer Science graduate currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science at Georgia Tech. With hands-on experience as a software engineer at both Amazon and Google, I have developed a strong understanding of...

Scott R.

130/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Former Apple and NeXT Engineer Specializing in UIKit and SwiftUI

5.0 (63)

107 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...

Sophie V.

65/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

French Tutor from France

5.0 (254)

951 hours tutoring

Bonjour! I offer Customized French tutoring for middle school and high school students, homeschoolers and adults. Learning French can be one of the most rewarding educational opportunity. As a French native I am passionate about teaching and...

Great tutor--very flexible schedule.

We have enjoyed having Sophie as a tutor for my son. His French grade has improved greatly and he is actually starting to enjoy it. - Shannon, 60 lessons with Sophie

Kayla P.

50/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

DAT, Chemistry, and Biology Tutor w/ 8+ Years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (180)

845 hours tutoring

Hi everyone! My name is Kayla, and I'm a Pediatric Registered Dental Assistant and Specialized Orthodontic Assistant. I have a strong background in tutoring a wide range of biology, chemistry, and organic chemistry classes--from high school to...

Outstanding Casper and PREview Tutor

I had the privilege of working with Kayla while preparing for the Casper and PREview tests, and I couldn't be more grateful for her guidance. Kayla is not only incredibly knowledgeable about the content and structure of these exam... - Ryan, 19 lessons with Kayla

Hunter C.

30/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Essay, History, Algebra and AP test tutor graduating with a History BA

4.9 (8)

42 hours tutoring

I recently graduated from University of California of Santa Cruz with a BA in the History of the Americas and Africa. I am currently gaining experience working with students as I work towards becoming a teacher within the next few years. My...

Undestanding

He taught me AP gov&politics and was super straightforward. He spent the last week in reviewing all my units and helped get me ready for my exam. During these session, he was detailed with his explanations and experienced with th... - MOHAMAD, 8 lessons with Hunter

Suzana S.

140/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

University Lecturer & Math PhD | Middle school, High school & College

5.0 (862)

1,745 hours tutoring

Response time: 38 minutes

I am a Mathematics Lecturer at UC Santa Cruz with over 10 years of college-level teaching experience and a PhD in Mathematics. I tutor a wide range of math subjects, from high school to advanced university courses. Subjects include: Algebra,...

Amazing Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calc teacher

If you want to take college level Math classes as a high school look no further! Suzana is a very knowledgeable mathematician and an excellent teacher. High school teachers often miss the finer points. Suzana doesn’t! She is very ... - Andree, 128 lessons with Suzana

Jordan J.

96/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Expert in computer sci & HS math for personalized, supportive tutoring

5.0 (53)

258 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Jordan! I'm a credentialed math teacher with 18+ years’ experience teaching and tutoring (mostly in my own grade 8–12 classroom), teaching programming, geometry, algebra, precalculus, and trigonometry. I'm fluent in Spanish; I tutor &...

Knowledgeable, patient, and accessible tutor.

Very patient tutor who is accessible to students of all levels. He is highly experienced in communicating and adapts very quickly to different needs. It is clear that he has a very strong theoretical foundation which he employs ve... - Amelia, 19 lessons with Jordan

Andrew M.

80/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

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

5.0 (309)

1,019 hours tutoring

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...

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

Andrew is a very thorough and patient tutor who explains things in a multitude of ways. He makes sure you understand the concept before moving on to the next step of a problem. He also utilizes the online whiteboard through Wyzan... - Dalia, 8 lessons with Andrew

Anya K.

100/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

Experienced chemistry, biology, math, english and MCAT tutor

5.0 (10)

56 hours tutoring

I'm Anya! I graduated with a degree in biochemistry with honors, worked in cancer research for 2 years, and now am a doctoral student in Clinical psychology. I have over 7 years of experience tutoring students in all different settings with many...

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Pitch M.

30/hour

Fluent Thai teacher for beginner to intermediate conversation.

5.0 (32)

320 hours tutoring

I am a native Thai speaker and received my Master's Degree in Communication Studies from California State University. I have experience working as a writer for Thai news media. I specialize in tutoring Thai for conversation. Upon your request,...

Patient, knowledgeable, Proficient

Pitch is in constant contact with my daughter every week if she has questions, needs resources to help with pronunciation, writing, vocabulary. Pitch goes out of her way to provide her students with everything they need. If you... - Janet, 5 lessons with Pitch

Aidan C.

100/hour

Experienced Math Tutor Specializing in Calculus

5.0 (418)

2,419 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 minutes

Hi, I'm Aidan! I graduated Magna Cum Laude from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo with a B.S. in Mathematics and a focus in Computer Science. During my time studying Mathematics I have interacted and learned from countless...

Been a great help

From the student - Over the course of a year, Aidan has seen me through the highs and lows of calculus. The first time I started learning calculus, I had no confidence in my abilities. Nevertheless, anytime I ever seemed confused ... - Uma, 104 lessons with Aidan

Vijayalakshmi L.

60/hour

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

5.0 (238)

1,362 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...

Excellent Teacher!

Vijji is teaching computer science to my son. My son had to switch schools and he missed few concepts in his transition, Very happy to find Vijji and she is excellent and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend students looking ... - Julia, 4 lessons with Vijayalakshmi

Kubrat D.

175/hour

Ivy League expert in Calculus, Probability and Linear Algebra

5.0 (1104)

4,554 hours tutoring

Response time: 16 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...

Outstanding teacher

Kubrat is a high-level teacher. We came across him after trying two other teachers. Not only is he a math genius and very skilled in what he does, but also he is also extremely focused, efficient and cares about his students. He i... - Joseph , 75 lessons with Kubrat

Robert D.

140/hour

Writing, Reading, and Philosophy Tutor

5.0 (210)

728 hours tutoring

Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects....

exceptional tutor

I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional tutoring provided by Robert. His guidance has been instrumental in significantly improving my writing skills. With insightful feedback and detailed analysis, Robert has consist... - Lee, 63 lessons with Robert

Thaddeus R.

50/hour

Patient and Fun Spanish/French tutor. Test prep, homework help, & more

5.0 (2402)

7,767 hours tutoring

Response time: 28 minutes

Let's be honest...You are the captain of your ship. You have goals. Whether you realize them or not. Maybe your goal is to simply pass a test. Maybe you just want help with some homework. Maybe it's just to get through that dreaded Spanish/French...

Thad is the best!

My son is a Sophomore in high school, and was struggling with Spanish III Honors. Thad helped him tremendously! He explains things very well, and is very knowledgeable. My son loved his sessions with Thad, and always had a much be... - Janice, 5 lessons with Thaddeus

Tyler P.

350/hour

Experienced Interviewer at UC and Ivy League Hospital + Medical School

5.0 (36)

102 hours tutoring

I believe that a great interview reveals that you did the groundwork to learn about the position, demonstrates the quality of your character, and leaves the interviewer with a concise message about who you are. I'm excited to help you get into...

Best Med School Interview Tutor Hands Down!!

I only had a few meetings with Tyler but from the very beginning he was so excited to genuinely get to know me and develop a strategic plan for a successful interview! We constructed the perfect “tell me about yourself” response a... - Sydney, 3 lessons with Tyler

Agnieszka M.

45/hour

Polish Language Teacher/Tutor

5.0 (350)

622 hours tutoring

I am a native Polish speaker with over 10 years of experience teaching Polish language. I work with learners at all levels—from complete beginners to advanced—online, in person, and at major U.S. universities. I hold an MA in Foreign Language...

Michael W.

75/hour

Raise Your ACT Reading & Science Scores Fast

5.0 (103)

262 hours tutoring

Response time: 23 minutes

As a certified teacher with over a decade of classroom experience and five years specializing in ACT Science and Reading prep, I help students raise their scores with a clear, step-by-step game plan. No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just proven...

Exceptional ACT Science Tutor – 24 to 36 Transformation

If I have to describe Michael in one line.: "Outstanding ACT Science Tutor – Consistent, Strategic, and Results-Driven" After working with several tutors and seeing little to no progress, we were fortunate to find this exceptiona... - Ramya, 9 lessons with Michael

Tamera Michele G.

75/hour

Interior Designer * ESL * AutoCAD * InDesign

5.0 (190)

804 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 minutes

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...

Olabode A.

75/hour

Data Science, AI and Machine Learning Coach

4.9 (95)

278 hours tutoring

Over the past seven years, I have worked as a Data scientist for organizations such as Shell, Cloudflare & Halliburton. I leveraged machine learning and artificial intelligence to drive value by solving different problems. My experience...

Knowledgeable and Patient

Olabode is a wonderful tutor. He has been a godsend breaking down and explaining new and unfamiliar topics I’ve come across since beginning my Masters of Data Science. Not only has he been helpful with my schooling, but he has als... - Arianna, 23 lessons with Olabode

Matthew M.

295/hour

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

5.0 (961)

4,312 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...

Amazing Tutor!

With Matt's guidance, I raised my score by about 20 points within two months. He was always professional, engaging, and personable during our lessons. However, the schedule that he creates for you should be followed strictly if ... - Jerry, 10 lessons with Matthew

Zachary C.

80/hour

Math and Physics tutor

5.0 (375)

1,028 hours tutoring

Zach is a tutor with experience tutoring college students in integral and differential calculus and both calculus-based and algebra-based physics. He got his Bachelor of Science degree in 2011, majoring in Geology and double minoring in Physics...

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