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Mike B. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mike B.
60/hour

Birmingham, AL

Mike B. -- ALL THINGS ENGLISH! Reading, Writing, Grammar

Hi student, So you're not doing so hot in English? You try to get help in class, but the teacher's busy helping everyone else? Maybe you're a little embarrassed that you don't get what everyone else does? Well, hey, no problem. I'm...

5.0 (33)
60/hour
66 hours tutoring

Hi student, So you're not doing so hot in English? You try to get help in class, but the teacher's busy helping everyone else? Maybe you're a little embarrassed that you don't get what everyone else does? Well, hey, no problem. I'm...

Katie S. Sylacauga, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Katie S.
49/hour

Sylacauga, AL

Experienced Educator for All Ages!

Education is not the filling of a pail, but rather the lighting of a fire. -William Butler Yeats My desire as a tutor is to share my love of learning with my students. Not only do I wish to help my students understand concepts and learn facts,...

5.0 (209)
49/hour
422 hours tutoring

Education is not the filling of a pail, but rather the lighting of a fire. -William Butler Yeats My desire as a tutor is to share my love of learning with my students. Not only do I wish to help my students understand concepts and learn facts,...

Alyce G. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alyce G.
48/hour

Birmingham, AL

Reading + Writing Tutor | Master’s-Educated --All Ages

Hi! I’m Alyce! If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just looking to improve your skills, I’m here to help. With over 20 years of experience, a master’s degree, and a passion for teaching, I’ve worked with students of all ages, from...

5.0 (47)
48/hour
174 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutes

Hi! I’m Alyce! If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just looking to improve your skills, I’m here to help. With over 20 years of experience, a master’s degree, and a passion for teaching, I’ve worked with students of all ages, from...

Tarun K. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tarun K.
90/hour

Birmingham, AL

Experienced Physics and Math Tutor

My name is Tarun, and I would love to be your tutor! I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Auburn University with a BS in Chemical Engineering and a minor in Spanish. As someone who is about to graduate from medical school in May, I do have experience...

4.9 (51)
90/hour
334 hours tutoring

My name is Tarun, and I would love to be your tutor! I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Auburn University with a BS in Chemical Engineering and a minor in Spanish. As someone who is about to graduate from medical school in May, I do have experience...

John R. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
John R.
159/hour

Birmingham, AL

Award-Winning Professor of Law (Civil Procedure)

Professor R. began teaching the law when he was still a second-year law student at Cumberland School of Law. During that time he also served as a member, then an editor, of the Cumberland Law Review, and ultimately graduated near the top of his...

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5.0 (35)
159/hour
61 hours tutoring

Professor R. began teaching the law when he was still a second-year law student at Cumberland School of Law. During that time he also served as a member, then an editor, of the Cumberland Law Review, and ultimately graduated near the top of his...

Diane D. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Diane D.
42/hour

Birmingham, AL

Native French speaker from Paris giving tutoring in French

Bonjour everyone! My name is Diane. I am a French native speaker from Paris. I lived in Chicago for a couple of years before moving in Alabama with my husband and my 3 bilingual kids 8 years ago. I work in Special Education at an Elementary...

5.0 (299)
42/hour
741 hours tutoring

Bonjour everyone! My name is Diane. I am a French native speaker from Paris. I lived in Chicago for a couple of years before moving in Alabama with my husband and my 3 bilingual kids 8 years ago. I work in Special Education at an Elementary...

John F. Chelsea, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
John F.
42/hour

Chelsea, AL

Experienced, knowledgable History and Latin Tutor!

Hello and thanks for taking the time to view my tutor profile! I'm currently enrolled as a graduate student at Georgia State University with a 3.91. I am working towards earning my Masters in Social Studies Education to become a high school...

5.0 (26)
42/hour
64 hours tutoring

Hello and thanks for taking the time to view my tutor profile! I'm currently enrolled as a graduate student at Georgia State University with a 3.91. I am working towards earning my Masters in Social Studies Education to become a high school...

Paul W. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul W.
75/hour

Birmingham, AL

Get tutored by a real professor!

I am currently a professor of chemistry at Samford University. I teach Foundations of Chemistry 1 and 2 (genchem), organic chemistry 1 and 2, and research internship. My deep passion for chemistry comes out in my active classrooms, weird chemistry...

4.7 (55)
75/hour
232 hours tutoring

I am currently a professor of chemistry at Samford University. I teach Foundations of Chemistry 1 and 2 (genchem), organic chemistry 1 and 2, and research internship. My deep passion for chemistry comes out in my active classrooms, weird chemistry...

Neleen J. Gardendale, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Neleen J.
25/hour

Gardendale, AL

Versatile tutor for Elementary and Middle school students

Hi! I'm Neleen! Thanks for taking a moment to read my profile. I'm enrolled as an undergrad at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. I'm majoring in biology. I have also been a teacher's aide for 2 years where I engaged with kids and helped...

5.0 (54)
25/hour
119 hours tutoring

Hi! I'm Neleen! Thanks for taking a moment to read my profile. I'm enrolled as an undergrad at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. I'm majoring in biology. I have also been a teacher's aide for 2 years where I engaged with kids and helped...

Rob R. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rob R.
105/hour

Birmingham, AL

Skilled Science Tutor-High School, SAT/ACT, MCAT, and Beyond

I love to tutor in biology and biochemistry. I have a PhD in neurosciences, and I will complete medical school in December. Tutoring provides a chance to share my love of science with others (as well as help them boost their grades and...

5.0 (4)
105/hour
18 hours tutoring

I love to tutor in biology and biochemistry. I have a PhD in neurosciences, and I will complete medical school in December. Tutoring provides a chance to share my love of science with others (as well as help them boost their grades and...

Alex P. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alex P.
75/hour

Birmingham, AL

Experienced AP History Teacher

Hi! My name is Alex. I’m a high school teacher and tutor who’s excited to share my love for history with prospective students. My expertise is in world and European history. I have lived on three continents and in six countries and explored...

5.0 (335)
75/hour
949 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutes

Hi! My name is Alex. I’m a high school teacher and tutor who’s excited to share my love for history with prospective students. My expertise is in world and European history. I have lived on three continents and in six countries and explored...

Andrew B. Centreville, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew B.
78/hour

Centreville, AL

Effective Anatomy Tutor Specializing in Student success and Test Prep

“I’m sure it must feel as though everything is coming apart, but you can get through this.” – Grey’s Anatomy. That is why I am here to help. I believe you can get through your Anatomy Courses. I am a recent medical school graduate...

5.0 (49)
78/hour
139 hours tutoring

“I’m sure it must feel as though everything is coming apart, but you can get through this.” – Grey’s Anatomy. That is why I am here to help. I believe you can get through your Anatomy Courses. I am a recent medical school graduate...

Vinod M. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Vinod M.
40/hour

Birmingham, AL

An experienced Chemistry Educator

I was born in India and obtained my Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Chemistry from University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India. I worked as a Research Associate in the Molecular Biophysics Unit of the Indian Institute...

4.7 (17)
40/hour
88 hours tutoring

I was born in India and obtained my Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Chemistry from University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India. I worked as a Research Associate in the Molecular Biophysics Unit of the Indian Institute...

Rachel L. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rachel L.
75/hour

Birmingham, AL

Welcome!

I have loved school and learning and notebooks and pencils and schedules and calendars for my whole life! My love of school and all the things surrounding it has led me to a lifetime of learning and it has given me a career (or two or three)...

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3.7 (3)
75/hour
14 hours tutoring

I have loved school and learning and notebooks and pencils and schedules and calendars for my whole life! My love of school and all the things surrounding it has led me to a lifetime of learning and it has given me a career (or two or three)...

Barbara D. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Barbara D.
50/hour

Birmingham, AL

Ph.D. Spanish Professor | AP, College, & Professional Spanish

I hold a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Spanish and bring over 25 years of experience as a college-level Spanish educator. I’m an award-winning teacher (Educator of the Year) with a strong background in proficiency-based instruction that emphasizes...

5.0 (17)
50/hour
38 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutes

I hold a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Spanish and bring over 25 years of experience as a college-level Spanish educator. I’m an award-winning teacher (Educator of the Year) with a strong background in proficiency-based instruction that emphasizes...

MARK C. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
MARK C.
60/hour

Birmingham, AL

Math & Computer Science Tutor | 20+ Years in Industry and Academia

Hi, I’m Mark. I work with students who feel stuck in advanced mathematics, computer science, or AI and want to truly understand the material — not just get through assignments. I hold Master’s degrees in Applied Discrete Mathematics and...

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5.0 (21)
60/hour
74 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutes

Hi, I’m Mark. I work with students who feel stuck in advanced mathematics, computer science, or AI and want to truly understand the material — not just get through assignments. I hold Master’s degrees in Applied Discrete Mathematics and...

Edwin R. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Edwin R.
60/hour

Birmingham, AL

Dominate Chemistry and Mathematics with a DMD/PhD dental student

I graduated with a BA in Chemistry from Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) in 2017. I worked as a research assistant in the George Whitesides Research Group at Harvard University during the summers of 2016 and 2017. I earned a PhD in...

4.9 (74)
60/hour
199 hours tutoring

I graduated with a BA in Chemistry from Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) in 2017. I worked as a research assistant in the George Whitesides Research Group at Harvard University during the summers of 2016 and 2017. I earned a PhD in...

Eunice C. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eunice C.
30/hour

Birmingham, AL

Psychology, Chemistry, Biology Tutor

Hi! I’m Eunice, a passionate tutor with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Biomedical Science with a neuroscience concentration from UAB (2023). I currently work as a Clinical Research Coordinator, which keeps me engaged...

4.9 (12)
30/hour
68 hours tutoring

Hi! I’m Eunice, a passionate tutor with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Biomedical Science with a neuroscience concentration from UAB (2023). I currently work as a Clinical Research Coordinator, which keeps me engaged...

Diane P. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Diane P.
50/hour

Birmingham, AL

M.Ed Wilson Trained Reading Instructor

Thomas Jefferson once wrote, "I cannot live without books." My goal is to encourage struggling readers to feel the same way! I consider it an honor to help children fall in love with reading. My family owned a bookstore for years and it was...

5.0 (406)
50/hour
1,673 hours tutoring

Thomas Jefferson once wrote, "I cannot live without books." My goal is to encourage struggling readers to feel the same way! I consider it an honor to help children fall in love with reading. My family owned a bookstore for years and it was...

Awa T. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Awa T.
30/hour

Birmingham, AL

Patient and Knowledgeable Math Tutor with a PhD in Math

I recently completed my Doctorate in Mathematics, graduating with a 4.00 GPA. During my undergraduate studies, I found that I learned best in classes where the professor engaged with students by asking questions and allowing them to discover...

30/hour
7 hours tutoring

I recently completed my Doctorate in Mathematics, graduating with a 4.00 GPA. During my undergraduate studies, I found that I learned best in classes where the professor engaged with students by asking questions and allowing them to discover...

Christopher H. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christopher H.
40/hour

Birmingham, AL

Expert Math/Science /ACT/SAT Tutor

I first started tutoring as a peer helper in high school. I had been told by many of my classmates that I had a gift for tutoring. Many of my classmates said that I made the lessons simpler and easier to understand. I continued tutoring through...

4.9 (62)
40/hour
136 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutes

I first started tutoring as a peer helper in high school. I had been told by many of my classmates that I had a gift for tutoring. Many of my classmates said that I made the lessons simpler and easier to understand. I continued tutoring through...

Nicole B. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicole B.
65/hour

Birmingham, AL

Experienced Tutor- Specializing in math and science

My name is Nicole B. and I am an experienced tutor who is new to the Birmingham area. I just recently finished my PhD in Chemistry from Louisiana State University and since I am new to city I am looking to again build up my tutoring business. I am...

4.8 (180)
65/hour
593 hours tutoring

My name is Nicole B. and I am an experienced tutor who is new to the Birmingham area. I just recently finished my PhD in Chemistry from Louisiana State University and since I am new to city I am looking to again build up my tutoring business. I am...

Alex R. Montevallo, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alex R.
35/hour

Montevallo, AL

Special Education Teacher/Deaf Education Teacher

Hello! I am Alex. I have a degree in Special Education with an endorsement in Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I am currently a Deaf Education teacher. I service students K-12. I teach all areas covered under English and Reading as well as doing some...

5.0 (215)
35/hour
198 hours tutoring

Hello! I am Alex. I have a degree in Special Education with an endorsement in Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I am currently a Deaf Education teacher. I service students K-12. I teach all areas covered under English and Reading as well as doing some...

Douglas C. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Douglas C.
50/hour

Birmingham, AL

From Frustration to Confidence — Learn Math the Right Way

Hi! I’m Dr. Childers, a Ph.D. mathematician from UAB with 20+ years of experience helping students conquer math with confidence. Whether it’s algebra, calculus, or test prep, I make tough concepts click through patience, clear explanations,...

4.8 (79)
50/hour
243 hours tutoring

Hi! I’m Dr. Childers, a Ph.D. mathematician from UAB with 20+ years of experience helping students conquer math with confidence. Whether it’s algebra, calculus, or test prep, I make tough concepts click through patience, clear explanations,...

Jake C. Birmingham, AL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jake C.
80/hour

Birmingham, AL

Medical Student, Patient STEM and ACT tutor

I have a passion for explaining math in a way that is easy to understand. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college math and science for about 4 years. I have a background in biomedical engineering but am currently teaching high...

4.9 (45)
80/hour
104 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minute

I have a passion for explaining math in a way that is easy to understand. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college math and science for about 4 years. I have a background in biomedical engineering but am currently teaching high...

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