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Arianna E. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Arianna E.
125/hour

Los Angeles, CA

College Essay Tutor - Top Ten School Acceptances

After graduating from Northwestern University, I moved to LA where I now work as a writer and college admissions specialist. My students have been accepted to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Brown, Columbia, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt,...

5.0 (28)
125/hour
105 hours tutoring

After graduating from Northwestern University, I moved to LA where I now work as a writer and college admissions specialist. My students have been accepted to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Brown, Columbia, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt,...

Mason H. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mason H.
85/hour

Los Angeles, CA

UChicago graduate with 6+ years of tutoring experience

I am a University of Chicago graduate, holding a Magna Cum Laude bachelor’s degree in economics. My education was highly quantitative in nature, but I have explored the humanities, social sciences, and physical sciences in depth; this enables a...

5.0 (133)
85/hour
379 hours tutoring

I am a University of Chicago graduate, holding a Magna Cum Laude bachelor’s degree in economics. My education was highly quantitative in nature, but I have explored the humanities, social sciences, and physical sciences in depth; this enables a...

Will W. Valley Village, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Will W.
420/hour

Valley Village, CA

College Counselor + Former Ivy League Interviewer

**Update: I'm able to take 2 more students for the 2025 application season! I'm new to Wyzant, but I have a 10+ year record of getting students into Cornell, Dartmouth, Columbia, UPenn, Northwestern, Duke, the UC system, and many more top...

5.0 (19)
420/hour
118 hours tutoring

**Update: I'm able to take 2 more students for the 2025 application season! I'm new to Wyzant, but I have a 10+ year record of getting students into Cornell, Dartmouth, Columbia, UPenn, Northwestern, Duke, the UC system, and many more top...

Maher H. Hawthorne, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maher H.
150/hour

Hawthorne, CA

Chem Stat Bio Calc Physics Honors AP College SAT Math ACT Science

In 2012, I graduated with honors from UC Berkeley after just three years of study, majoring in Psychology with a focus on Pre-Medical Sciences. For the past ten years, I've dedicated myself to tutoring, working one-on-one with students throughout...

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5.0 (752)
150/hour
3,994 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutes

In 2012, I graduated with honors from UC Berkeley after just three years of study, majoring in Psychology with a focus on Pre-Medical Sciences. For the past ten years, I've dedicated myself to tutoring, working one-on-one with students throughout...

Timothy S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Timothy S.
350/hour

Los Angeles, CA

The Tutor I Always Wish I Had

I am a 99th percentile test taker who routinely helps students reach their fullest potential on a test and, in many cases, perform better than I ever have. The LSAT is a test that requires those who take it to think in a particular way. As...

5.0 (553)
350/hour
2,154 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutes

I am a 99th percentile test taker who routinely helps students reach their fullest potential on a test and, in many cases, perform better than I ever have. The LSAT is a test that requires those who take it to think in a particular way. As...

Dr. Ethan L. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dr. Ethan L.
100/hour

Los Angeles, CA

PhD Expert in Music Theory, Ear Training, Ableton, Mix/Master, Piano

I hold a PhD in Music Theory from the renowned Eastman School of Music. I have hundreds of hours of music theory teaching experience (150+ students taught), in large and small classrooms, Zoom, and private tutoring. I have three degrees in Music...

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5.0 (197)
100/hour
360 hours tutoring

I hold a PhD in Music Theory from the renowned Eastman School of Music. I have hundreds of hours of music theory teaching experience (150+ students taught), in large and small classrooms, Zoom, and private tutoring. I have three degrees in Music...

Ben U. Culver City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ben U.
395/hour

Culver City, CA

Berkeley PhD, Harvard Author - Writing Coach for College Essays

I help students write compelling, effective college essays. The college application process is daunting — especially when it comes to writing about yourself. Drawing on twenty years' teaching experience and my background as an author...

5.0 (412)
395/hour
1,540 hours tutoring
Response time: 41 minutes

I help students write compelling, effective college essays. The college application process is daunting — especially when it comes to writing about yourself. Drawing on twenty years' teaching experience and my background as an author...

Philip P. Culver City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Philip P.
100/hour

Culver City, CA

Elementary through College Math & Science Tutor; Test Preparator

I am a full-time tutor with 15 years and over 4000 hours of experience just on the Wyzant platform. This is not my second job or an opportunity to make extra money for college; this is my profession. It allows me to be more reliable, consistent,...

4.9 (1081)
100/hour
4,582 hours tutoring

I am a full-time tutor with 15 years and over 4000 hours of experience just on the Wyzant platform. This is not my second job or an opportunity to make extra money for college; this is my profession. It allows me to be more reliable, consistent,...

Rael M. C. Beverly Hills, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rael M. C.
60/hour

Beverly Hills, CA

Certified Math Teacher and Tutor

Hi, my name is Rael! I received my bachelors in math from NYU POLY, and my masters in education at PACE U. I currently teach at a charter school in San Diego, California. I attended both public and private schools, and I realize that teaching...

5.0 (74)
60/hour
320 hours tutoring

Hi, my name is Rael! I received my bachelors in math from NYU POLY, and my masters in education at PACE U. I currently teach at a charter school in San Diego, California. I attended both public and private schools, and I realize that teaching...

Stephen S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen S.
125/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Expert History Teacher: AP European, AP United States and AP World.

Hi, my name is Steve. I have a passion for helping high school students understand AP history! For the past 23 years I have taught APUSH, AP Euro and AP World history courses to thousands of students who have had remarkable success. I hold...

5.0 (282)
125/hour
1,291 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 minutes

Hi, my name is Steve. I have a passion for helping high school students understand AP history! For the past 23 years I have taught APUSH, AP Euro and AP World history courses to thousands of students who have had remarkable success. I hold...

Josh M. Sherman Oaks, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Josh M.
200/hour

Sherman Oaks, CA

Learning Specialist, Writing Coach, 15+ Years Exp., Wyzant Top Tutor

Josh is very passionate about helping students succeed. He has extensive experience tutoring and teaching online and at many private schools and homeschooling organizations in the Los Angeles area for the past 15 years, including, Bridges Academy,...

5.0 (206)
200/hour
1,008 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutes

Josh is very passionate about helping students succeed. He has extensive experience tutoring and teaching online and at many private schools and homeschooling organizations in the Los Angeles area for the past 15 years, including, Bridges Academy,...

Mark G. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mark G.
120/hour

Los Angeles, CA

GMAT Focus / EA Expert: 20 yrs exp, led company curriculum, 790 score

I've been teaching students the skills and confidence to succeed on the GMAT since 2003, and recently published a book, The GMAT Mentor, for the GMAT Focus Edition. In addition to teaching, I led curriculum creation for a major test prep company,...

5.0 (44)
120/hour
330 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutes

I've been teaching students the skills and confidence to succeed on the GMAT since 2003, and recently published a book, The GMAT Mentor, for the GMAT Focus Edition. In addition to teaching, I led curriculum creation for a major test prep company,...

Shelley L. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shelley L.
95/hour

Santa Monica, CA

Write your college essays in June, and have your summer free!

Essay Writing ... My students have gained admission to Berkeley, Berkeley GMP, Cambridge, Cornell, Dartmouth, Michigan, N.Y.U., Oberlin, Oxford, Penn, Pratt, Purdue, Skidmore, Stanford, Swarthmore, UCI, UT at Austin, UCLA, Tulane, Union...

4.8 (372)
95/hour
1,905 hours tutoring

Essay Writing ... My students have gained admission to Berkeley, Berkeley GMP, Cambridge, Cornell, Dartmouth, Michigan, N.Y.U., Oberlin, Oxford, Penn, Pratt, Purdue, Skidmore, Stanford, Swarthmore, UCI, UT at Austin, UCLA, Tulane, Union...

Juniper B. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Juniper B.
80/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Patient and Welcoming Mathematics PhD with Ten Years Experience

Hi, I'm Juniper! I recently graduated UCLA with a Ph.D. in Mathematics, and have a few other degrees in math as well. I've been teaching and tutoring for ten years now, and focus on making a welcoming environment where students feel comfortable...

80/hour
14 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Juniper! I recently graduated UCLA with a Ph.D. in Mathematics, and have a few other degrees in math as well. I've been teaching and tutoring for ten years now, and focus on making a welcoming environment where students feel comfortable...

Kevin C. Studio City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kevin C.
57/hour

Studio City, CA

Guitar, Bass, & Ukulele Instructor w/10+ Years of Teaching Experience

Hi, I'm Kevin! I've been playing guitar for over 20 years, and I love to play and teach music. I graduated cum laude from Musicians Institute in 2016 (BA in Guitar Performance) and in 2023 (AA in Audio Engineering). I love to play a wide variety...

5.0 (275)
57/hour
303 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutes

Hi, I'm Kevin! I've been playing guitar for over 20 years, and I love to play and teach music. I graduated cum laude from Musicians Institute in 2016 (BA in Guitar Performance) and in 2023 (AA in Audio Engineering). I love to play a wide variety...

Andrew M. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew M.
75/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Calculus, Statistics, ACT/SAT Expert with Bachelors in Math

Calculus / Geometry / Algebra / ACT/SAT / Statistics / Trigonometry Professionally: Hello! My name is Andrew and I'm an experienced tutor and a recent college graduate from the University of California Santa Barbara with a major in math. I am...

4.9 (85)
75/hour
281 hours tutoring

Calculus / Geometry / Algebra / ACT/SAT / Statistics / Trigonometry Professionally: Hello! My name is Andrew and I'm an experienced tutor and a recent college graduate from the University of California Santa Barbara with a major in math. I am...

Cloe J. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Cloe J.
75/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Open, friendly and patient Ivy League English, ESL & French Tutor

I believe in engaging students by tailoring lessons to their needs and personality. Communication, patience and understanding are a must for a successful rapport with the student. I studied at the prestigious Ecole Normale Supérieure in France...

5.0 (9)
75/hour
27 hours tutoring

I believe in engaging students by tailoring lessons to their needs and personality. Communication, patience and understanding are a must for a successful rapport with the student. I studied at the prestigious Ecole Normale Supérieure in France...

Nazanin K. Beverly Hills, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nazanin K.
120/hour

Beverly Hills, CA

Physics PhD - Amazing Physics, Mathematics and MCAT tutor

Hello Parents and Students, I have a PhD in Mathematical Physics. I have been teaching and tutoring Physics and Math for over 20 years both at the high school and college level and the reviews from my students say it all. Physics, Math, and...

5.0 (445)
120/hour
1,412 hours tutoring

Hello Parents and Students, I have a PhD in Mathematical Physics. I have been teaching and tutoring Physics and Math for over 20 years both at the high school and college level and the reviews from my students say it all. Physics, Math, and...

Satya G. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Satya G.
70/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Design and Spanish Tutor

Hi! I’m Satya, an Industrial Designer based in Los Angeles. I’m passionate about design and teaching, especially when it comes to helping others grow in design or learn Spanish. I have a bachelor's degree in Industrial Design and have over...

5.0 (1378)
70/hour
4,982 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutes

Hi! I’m Satya, an Industrial Designer based in Los Angeles. I’m passionate about design and teaching, especially when it comes to helping others grow in design or learn Spanish. I have a bachelor's degree in Industrial Design and have over...

Gabriel M. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gabriel M.
245/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Expert Ivy/Top-Tier College Essay Coach, English PhD, Former UCLA Prof

College essays are a crucial part of the application process. They are your opportunity to make a lasting impression on admission committees, and to distinguish yourself from other applicants through creative, skillfully written, and memorable...

5.0 (679)
245/hour
1,807 hours tutoring
Response time: 45 minutes

College essays are a crucial part of the application process. They are your opportunity to make a lasting impression on admission committees, and to distinguish yourself from other applicants through creative, skillfully written, and memorable...

Manisha M. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Manisha M.
250/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Experienced Tutor for Math, Business, Law, ACT, LSAT, & Bar Exam

Born and raised in Southern California, I am a lawyer who is a B.S. graduate of USC's Marshall School of Business and a J.D. graduate of UCI Law School. I graduated from USC Magna Cum Laude with a 3.7 GPA where I worked as a Supplemental...

5.0 (162)
250/hour
485 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutes

Born and raised in Southern California, I am a lawyer who is a B.S. graduate of USC's Marshall School of Business and a J.D. graduate of UCI Law School. I graduated from USC Magna Cum Laude with a 3.7 GPA where I worked as a Supplemental...

Negin S. Encino, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Negin S.
69/hour

Encino, CA

Expert in Sketchup , Master's degree in Architecture

My name is Negin. I have Master of Architecture from Woodbury University. I've been working for some architectural firms and help interns to improve their AutoCAD and SketchUp Skills. I'm an expert in making 3D models in SketchUp and drawing 2D...

4.9 (80)
69/hour
303 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 minutes

My name is Negin. I have Master of Architecture from Woodbury University. I've been working for some architectural firms and help interns to improve their AutoCAD and SketchUp Skills. I'm an expert in making 3D models in SketchUp and drawing 2D...

Kobi A. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kobi A.
60/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Hebrew Teacher in High School and Elementary school, Bar/Bat Mitzvah

For over 20 years it has been my joy to teach Hebrew to students of all ages in private Jewish elementary and high schools, evening adult education classes, as well as privately tutoring children preparing for a bar mitzvah or adults seeking to...

5.0 (378)
60/hour
1,760 hours tutoring

For over 20 years it has been my joy to teach Hebrew to students of all ages in private Jewish elementary and high schools, evening adult education classes, as well as privately tutoring children preparing for a bar mitzvah or adults seeking to...

Ramage J. Venice, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ramage J.
125/hour

Venice, CA

Ivy League Economics/Statistics Tutor with 10 years experience

I believe individuals are most effective when they do what they love. I love working one-on-one with students. My favorite part is witnessing the “light bulb moment” when everything clicks! I specialize in economics and statistics at all...

5.0 (1360)
125/hour
5,646 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutes

I believe individuals are most effective when they do what they love. I love working one-on-one with students. My favorite part is witnessing the “light bulb moment” when everything clicks! I specialize in economics and statistics at all...

Teresa A. Manhattan Beach, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Teresa A.
63/hour

Manhattan Beach, CA

19+ Years Experienced TOEFL, IELTS, Accuplacer, and ESL Specialist

I have worked for over 19 years as an English as a Second Language (ESL/EFL) and TOEFL/IELTS preparation teacher. During this time I have taught all levels of grammar (beginner to proficiency), conversation skills, reading comprehension, writing...

5.0 (593)
63/hour
3,060 hours tutoring

I have worked for over 19 years as an English as a Second Language (ESL/EFL) and TOEFL/IELTS preparation teacher. During this time I have taught all levels of grammar (beginner to proficiency), conversation skills, reading comprehension, writing...

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