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Andrew M.

100/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

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

5.0 (382)

1,192 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 minutes

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

Hunter C.

30/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

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

4.9 (11)

77 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

Nathaniel K.

100/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

Patient and Knowledgeable Math and Statistics Tutor

4.9 (61)

182 hours tutoring

Since 2004 I have been tutoring students in the Santa Cruz area in Math, Physics, and Computer Science. I hold a firm belief that all students can succeed in any subject that they put their minds to, and focus on relieving the stress that is...

Kayla P.

65/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

DAT Expert, Bio & Chem Tutor|8+ Years Helping Students Succeed

5.0 (270)

1,404 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...

A very skilled and caring tutor

Kayla is a wonderful tutor and mentor. She has a great depth of experience on many STEM subjects, and is able to make otherwise challenging concepts very easy to comprehend for anyone. Kayla was an absolute life saver. With her he... - Anders, 40 lessons with Kayla

Scott R.

130/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Former Apple and NeXT Engineer Specializing in UIKit and SwiftUI

5.0 (87)

153 hours tutoring

Response time: 4 minutes

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...

Erin A.

80/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

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

5.0 (4)

5 hours tutoring

Response time: 14 minutes

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...

Alexander P.

75/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

STEM tutor with expertise in Math, Stats, and CS

5.0 (3)

10 hours tutoring

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...

Rhiannon S.

50/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

800 Scorer on SAT EBRW | AP & SAT English Tutor

5.0 (7)

19 hours tutoring

Response time: 39 minutes

I am a pre-medical student at a top U.S. university majoring in Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology. I scored an 800 on the SAT Reading & Writing section and earned 5s on six AP exams — including AP Biology, AP European History, APUSH,...

Lia G.

80/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

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

5.0 (516)

2,285 hours tutoring

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...

Computer Science

Lia helped me many times while I went through my computer science 2 course. Lia has all the best traits you want in a teacher. She’s very patient, and always did a great job explaining some of the harder concepts to understand in ... - Scott, 24 lessons with Lia

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Gabriela Y.

120/hour

Organic Chemistry Expert and Top Ranked Tutor

5.0 (2426)

7,966 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....

Tamera Michele G.

85/hour

Interior Designer * ESL * AutoCAD * InDesign

5.0 (200)

1,000 hours tutoring

Response time: 47 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...

Heidi K.

40/hour

Fun and Interactive Language Arts, Piano, and Elementary Math Tutor

5.0 (422)

1,898 hours tutoring

Hello! I'm Heidi, and I have always had a love for teaching! I graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and was the valedictorian of my class. I believe teaching should be done in a fun, engaging way that helps...

Fun, patient and flexible

Heidi teaches both of my children who are on different levels in piano and have different learning styles. After searching and meeting with a few tutors, my children chose Heidi for her personality, her easy going nature and most ... - Christianne, 194 lessons with Heidi

Dana G.

140/hour

Patient and Enthusiastic English and Writing Tutor

5.0 (105)

363 hours tutoring

Hi! I’m Dana, and I graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College in 2024. My passion for language led me to get a BA with departmental honors in both Creative Writing and Classical Languages. I have been supporting other writers since high...

knowledgeable, organized, prepared

Dana came prepared and provided the exact tutoring needed. She has experience and the technique to make the session worthwhile. Will definitely use Dana as our regular tutor. - Ian, 4 lessons with Dana

Kevin B.

70/hour

Tutor Specializing in Economics and Statistics

5.0 (1046)

5,093 hours tutoring

Response time: 30 minutes

I graduated with a BA in Economics and a minor in Mathematics in 2015 from Vassar College. In 2021, I earned a masters degree in Economics from Stanford, and I have also taken PhD level coursework in the field. Over the course of my academic...

One of the best!

Kevin is extremely knowledgeable about Stata and econometric concepts. I've had multiple sessions with him already. Super patient as well (a real plus for people learning to understand econometrics concepts and Stata more)! - Xander, 32 lessons with Kevin

Aidan C.

100/hour

Experienced Math Tutor Specializing in Calculus

5.0 (465)

2,760 hours tutoring

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

Jerry B.

40/hour

K-6 Math specialist for 30 years

5.0 (255)

557 hours tutoring

Response time: 30 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....

Tihamiyou B.

90/hour

A knowledgeable CFA and Accounting tutor

5.0 (168)

967 hours tutoring

Your success is my priority. I have been preparing to work with you for many years. When we share our enthusiasm for finance, accounting, and investment, we will both be enriched by the experience. We will succeed together. How have I...

THE BEST TUTOR EVER

Always informative and teaches the basics as well as advanced knowledge. Even in the setting of an urgent and short meeting he can quickly adapt lessons to get students to the right place! - R, 24 lessons with Tihamiyou

Juan G.

55/hour

Native Spanish Speaker and Elementary Math Teacher

5.0 (364)

1,605 hours tutoring

Response time: 45 minutes

Hello! My name is Juan C G. I'm a Spanish native speaker. I was born in Mexico City, and I attended the University of Mexico (UNAM) with a major in Civil Engineering. I have been teaching Math since I graduated from College in 1997. I started...

Great teacher

He focused on what my son needed. He is very eager to teach and try to be helpful in areas where we need getting help. He is truly talented in teaching and we're so happy to meet him in learning Spanish! - Gab, 62 lessons with Juan

Abigail C.

320/hour

Perfect Score SAT Math, Algebra 2, Precalc, Calculus & Geometry Tutor

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5.0 (5397)

18,262 hours tutoring

Response time: 2 minutes

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 16 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany...

Excellent SAT Math Prep - Highly Recommend!

Abigail was phenomenal in preparing my son for the SAT math section. With just a handful of focused sessions the week before the test, she helped my son achieve a perfect 800 score. Abigail clearly knew how to identify key areas f... - Anna, 2 lessons with Abigail

Kubrat D.

175/hour

Ivy League expert in Calculus, Probability and Linear Algebra

5.0 (1104)

4,554 hours tutoring

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

Lisa H.

80/hour

Expert Spanish and History teacher/tutor!

4.9 (182)

794 hours tutoring

I am both a private instructor and tutor of Spanish and World/European History. In addition, I am a certified SAT prep instructor for The Princeton Review and can provide instruction in English grammar/writing/literary analysis, particularly in...

Robin G.

125/hour

Calculus, SAT, ACT, GRE Expert with B.S./M.S. in Math

5.0 (1173)

4,815 hours tutoring

Response time: 32 minutes

I have been teaching mathematics for 20+ years and love what I do! Currently employed as a data scientist, I give math tutorials on my free time. I am a subject matter expert in the following: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Precalculus,...

Best math tutor ever!

My daughter has been tutored by Mr. Robin for more than 2 years. She is in 11th grade right now. We just got her SAT score yesterday (she took SAT in October). She got 100% correct in math part. She is currently taking AP calculus... - Karen, 88 lessons with Robin

Deborah T.

75/hour

Patient and Experienced Middle/High School Math Teacher

5.0 (540)

2,828 hours tutoring

I am currently a middle school and high school math teacher and love teaching, math, and people. I've been tutoring or teaching people most of my life and wanted to be a teacher since middle school (a very long time ago)! I enjoy showing students...

Excellent tutor

My son has been in tutoring with Deborah for about 2 years now and she has helped him improve his PSAT math score over 200 points since 9th grade. She also helped him pass the TSI, college readiness test for Texas as a 10th grader... - Allison, 122 lessons with Deborah

Ricky H.

160/hour

Physics & Math Tutor, Columbia Grad, 15+ Years of Experience

5.0 (837)

2,193 hours tutoring

Response time: 15 minutes

Hi! I'm Ricky, and I love teaching! I have a B.A. in Physics, an M.A. in Math Education, and over 15 years of teaching experience, formerly as a classroom teacher and now as an independent tutor. I specialize in the following subjects: Physics...

Excellent Tutor!

Ricky started tutoring physics to our 11th grader in April and her grades have substantially increased! We like him so much that he is now tutoring her in algebra 2 as well. We tried a few other tutors and our daughter just didn’... - Robyn, 33 lessons with Ricky

Hongzhi L.

42/hour

Experienced Chinese Teacher/Tutor and Chinese Writing Critic

5.0 (3369)

11,566 hours tutoring

I’m a native Chinese speaker and a formally trained teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience, including 18+ years locally and more than 11,000 hours on Wyzant, where I’ve consistently maintained a 5-star rating. I specialize in AP...

Extremely enthusiastic

Ms. Hongzhi’s enthusiasm is very contagious and she maintains a high level of performance on my daughter’s progress during the class. - Alex, 13 lessons with Hongzhi

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