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Palo Alto, CA
Caltech B.S., Stanford PhD - Teaching CS, Chemistry, Physics, Math
I am a scientist who is extremely passionate about any subject in science and engineering, especially biology, applied mathematics, and data science. I'm in my third year of graduate school at Stanford working on my PhD in Bioengineering under...
I am a scientist who is extremely passionate about any subject in science and engineering, especially biology, applied mathematics, and data science. I'm in my third year of graduate school at Stanford working on my PhD in Bioengineering under...

Near Palo Alto, CA
Transform Your Writing, Social Studies, and Study Habits
Hello! My name is Steve, and I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals in writing, social studies, and beyond. I help students build effective study habits to support their long-term success. I hold a Bachelors degree...
Hello! My name is Steve, and I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals in writing, social studies, and beyond. I help students build effective study habits to support their long-term success. I hold a Bachelors degree...

Near Palo Alto, CA
Enthusiastic STEM tutor with more than 20 years' experience
I have over 20 years’ experience tutoring a wide range of ages and topics. My favorite subjects are biology, chemistry, and math, as well as the strategies involved in test-taking. As a tutor, my biggest strengths are my patience and enthusiasm....
I have over 20 years’ experience tutoring a wide range of ages and topics. My favorite subjects are biology, chemistry, and math, as well as the strategies involved in test-taking. As a tutor, my biggest strengths are my patience and enthusiasm....
Thank you for helping our daughter. It has been wonderful working with you with Chemistry and Math. She is getting a lot out of the lessons - Hart, 11 lessons with Theresa

Near Palo Alto, CA
Experienced Latin Tutor on the Peninsula
I have been tutoring and teaching students in Latin since January 2009. I am willing and able to tutor either as a supplement to other classes or as a complete course. I received my Master's in Classics from UPitt and graduated cum laude from...
I have been tutoring and teaching students in Latin since January 2009. I am willing and able to tutor either as a supplement to other classes or as a complete course. I received my Master's in Classics from UPitt and graduated cum laude from...
Arwen has been a fantastic tutor for my daughter who has been taking Latin. Aside from really knowing her stuff and having great teaching skills, she has an easy-going personality and a cheerful spirit that resonated with my daugh... - Corey, 20 lessons with Arwen

Near Palo Alto, CA
Ph.D. Physics Grad for Math & Physics Tutoring
Hello students! I am a tutor specializing in both Math and Physics. I have a Bachelors, Masters and PhD in Physics. I have loved teaching since I was a kid (completely true - ask my mom) :) While at U.C. Santa Barbara as an undergraduate, I...
Hello students! I am a tutor specializing in both Math and Physics. I have a Bachelors, Masters and PhD in Physics. I have loved teaching since I was a kid (completely true - ask my mom) :) While at U.C. Santa Barbara as an undergraduate, I...

Palo Alto, CA
Medical Student for Math and Science Tutoring
My name is Vasuda D. and I am a third-year in the Penn State - Sidney Kimmel Accelerated Medical Program. I graduated from Gunn High School, Palo Alto in 2022. I got 5's on all of my APs; I graduated with a 4.0 unweighted and a 4.43 weighted GPA....
My name is Vasuda D. and I am a third-year in the Penn State - Sidney Kimmel Accelerated Medical Program. I graduated from Gunn High School, Palo Alto in 2022. I got 5's on all of my APs; I graduated with a 4.0 unweighted and a 4.43 weighted GPA....

Near Palo Alto, CA
Cornell Dean's List Tutor Specializing in Math and CS
I have completed a BA in Computer Science and Mathematics from Cornell, where I have appeared on the Dean's List for multiple semesters. Currently, I am pursuing a Masters of Engineering in Computer Science at Cornell. I attended Thomas Jefferson...
I have completed a BA in Computer Science and Mathematics from Cornell, where I have appeared on the Dean's List for multiple semesters. Currently, I am pursuing a Masters of Engineering in Computer Science at Cornell. I attended Thomas Jefferson...

Near Palo Alto, CA
AP chemistry tutoring
I enjoy helping students in general chemistry, biochemistry, AP chemistry and any other school chemistry test preparation. I hold a B.S. in chemistry and M.S. in biochemistry. Using molecular cloning, I have also conducted research in...
I enjoy helping students in general chemistry, biochemistry, AP chemistry and any other school chemistry test preparation. I hold a B.S. in chemistry and M.S. in biochemistry. Using molecular cloning, I have also conducted research in...
Julie is a superb AP Chemistry tutor with uncommon teaching techniques. While simplifying complex concepts, she separates the important from mundane, and inculcates in the students a quiet sense of confidence. This confidence allo... - Krishna, 17 lessons with Julie

Near Palo Alto, CA
keen to learn, motivated to contribute.
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) and a Master's degree in Computer Science, both of which have provided me with a strong technical foundation. Over the course of my career, I have accumulated over 20...
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) and a Master's degree in Computer Science, both of which have provided me with a strong technical foundation. Over the course of my career, I have accumulated over 20...

Palo Alto, CA
Harvard & Yale grad for math and science tutoring
Are you struggling in a difficult course and need some guidance? I typically work with high school and college students primarily in math, physics, chemistry, and statistics. I have a BS in math and physics from Yale and a PhD in statistical...
Are you struggling in a difficult course and need some guidance? I typically work with high school and college students primarily in math, physics, chemistry, and statistics. I have a BS in math and physics from Yale and a PhD in statistical...
Raphael's tutoring sessions were a game-changer for my daughter. She went from being confused by several physics concepts she was learning in high school to being "crystal clear" (her words) and confident on those topics. She sai... - Christine, 60 lessons with Raphael

Near Palo Alto, CA
Microsoft AI Engineer & Cornell Grad For Computer Science Tutoring
My name is Devan Flores and I am a full-time AI software engineer at Microsoft who graduated from the college of engineering at Cornell University. My time at Cornell and past internships at Microsoft has given me valuable and industry specific...
My name is Devan Flores and I am a full-time AI software engineer at Microsoft who graduated from the college of engineering at Cornell University. My time at Cornell and past internships at Microsoft has given me valuable and industry specific...
He is the best CS teacher and deftly addressed the areas of confusion to accelerate learning exponentially. Zero time wasted. He is an expert and has the skill set to teach. Exceeded expectations. Thank you, Devan!! - Julia, 4 lessons with Devan

Near Palo Alto, CA
Stanford Grad and Software Engineer at Top Quant Firm
Hi, my name is Gabe and I'd love to help you or your child succeed in math or computer science. I've been a software engineer at a top quantitative finance firm/hedge fund since completing my master's degree at Stanford in August of 2023. Prior to...
Hi, my name is Gabe and I'd love to help you or your child succeed in math or computer science. I've been a software engineer at a top quantitative finance firm/hedge fund since completing my master's degree at Stanford in August of 2023. Prior to...

Palo Alto, CA
Berkeley PhD for Statistics, Data Science, and Machine Learning
I have a passion for helping students succeed in their academic endeavors, and I'm excited to offer my expertise in various fields of engineering and computer science. I hold a BS and MS in Electrical and Control/Robotic Engineering, as well as a...
I have a passion for helping students succeed in their academic endeavors, and I'm excited to offer my expertise in various fields of engineering and computer science. I hold a BS and MS in Electrical and Control/Robotic Engineering, as well as a...
Shahab came to the lesson very prepared and was willing to spend as much time as I needed on each topic until I understood it. He was very patient and helpful. - Jenna , 2 lessons with Shahab

Palo Alto, CA
Chemistry, Science, Math and Russian (bilingual, native) Tutor
I graduated from two high-ranked universities in the world: Belarusian State University (degree in Healthcare Administration) and UCLA (degree in Biochemistry). I am a well-articulated native Russian speaker, and I have been tutoring Russian for...
I graduated from two high-ranked universities in the world: Belarusian State University (degree in Healthcare Administration) and UCLA (degree in Biochemistry). I am a well-articulated native Russian speaker, and I have been tutoring Russian for...

Palo Alto, CA
Yale and Stanford Engineering Ph.D. Math and Science Tutor
I hold a B.S. from Yale and M.S. from Stanford in biomedical engineering and am completing my engineering Ph.D at Stanford. I have extensive experience in several engineering disciplines, and during my teaching assistantships at Yale and Stanford,...
I hold a B.S. from Yale and M.S. from Stanford in biomedical engineering and am completing my engineering Ph.D at Stanford. I have extensive experience in several engineering disciplines, and during my teaching assistantships at Yale and Stanford,...
Not only is this guy a outright genius in his teaching style but in his knowledge of the topic. He really understood my standpoint and the need of urgency to help me in my MATLAB class and didn't hesitate to help me through my who... - Todd

Near Palo Alto, CA
Physics and Math tutor to help you reach your educational goals
I am a theoretical physicist and I have loved all my life the study of the universe and its secrets through research and continued education. Mathematics and Science have offered modern humans unprecedented awareness. Strong ethical individuals,...
I am a theoretical physicist and I have loved all my life the study of the universe and its secrets through research and continued education. Mathematics and Science have offered modern humans unprecedented awareness. Strong ethical individuals,...

Near Palo Alto, CA
Python/R/MATLAB/Machine Learning
I was among the top 1%, out of a total of 17,575 active tutors in Wyzant in 2019/2020, based on Wyzant data. As a Data Scientist, I specialize in different programming languages such as Python and R. I am also proficient in engineering software...
I was among the top 1%, out of a total of 17,575 active tutors in Wyzant in 2019/2020, based on Wyzant data. As a Data Scientist, I specialize in different programming languages such as Python and R. I am also proficient in engineering software...
I had total three sessions with Arghavan so far, two for python and one for R. He is extremely smart and knows what he is talking about. If you have a question and he doesn't know the answer, he will research and find you the answ... - Abby, 3 lessons with Arghavan

Near Palo Alto, CA
Friendly Math and Science Tutor, ACT Coach, and College Essay Coach
Hello! My name is Divya N. and I am currently a graduate from Johns Hopkins University with a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a B.A. in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology. My positive, caring, and problem-based approach to...
Hello! My name is Divya N. and I am currently a graduate from Johns Hopkins University with a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a B.A. in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology. My positive, caring, and problem-based approach to...
Divya challenged my daughter in a way that was encouraging and fun! This helped my daughter understand the complicated topics she was learning in a more enjoyable manner. Divya is wonderful!! We plan to continue with her for the r... - Queena, 35 lessons with Divya

Near Palo Alto, CA
Math-Physics-Computer Help from a Skilled, Communicative Tutor
I'm enthusiastic about tutoring -- I've been teaching and tutoring, as time permitted, starting when I was a graduate student. My BA is in Maths and Computer Science, my PhD is in Physics, I did postdoctoral work in Biophysics, I was on the...
I'm enthusiastic about tutoring -- I've been teaching and tutoring, as time permitted, starting when I was a graduate student. My BA is in Maths and Computer Science, my PhD is in Physics, I did postdoctoral work in Biophysics, I was on the...

Near Palo Alto, CA
California’s Top Chess & Guitar Instructor
Chris T. is a nationally renowned scholastic chess coach working in the San Francisco Bay Area. His classes have attracted players of strengths ranging from rank beginners to world champions. A chess professional since 1998, Chris is widely...
Chris T. is a nationally renowned scholastic chess coach working in the San Francisco Bay Area. His classes have attracted players of strengths ranging from rank beginners to world champions. A chess professional since 1998, Chris is widely...

Near Palo Alto, CA
I love teaching Python
I'm an EE and software developer and have used more than 10 different programming languages. I now do part time work for the Carnegie Institution at Stanford using Python to analyze data from climate models. Python is a great programming...
I'm an EE and software developer and have used more than 10 different programming languages. I now do part time work for the Carnegie Institution at Stanford using Python to analyze data from climate models. Python is a great programming...
Bill was extremely patient with me, and explained everything clearly. Bill provided me the tools necessary to complete my assignments. I will be using his services again. - Andre, 2 lessons with Bill

Palo Alto, CA
I'm *NOT* your TYPICAL TUTOR | Stanford University Graduate
You're busy but you're also looking for the perfect tutor so here's all you really need to know about me: 1) I've been teaching and tutoring since I was 16 years old 2) I went to Stanford University and I love academics 3) I'm an international DJ...
You're busy but you're also looking for the perfect tutor so here's all you really need to know about me: 1) I've been teaching and tutoring since I was 16 years old 2) I went to Stanford University and I love academics 3) I'm an international DJ...
Leon is young enough to be able to make great connections with kids, and smart enough to really get the best out of them. He was incredibly flexible and able to work on projects my son was struggling with at school. Leon is able ... - Kristin

Near Palo Alto, CA
Experienced College Level math and Engineering Tutor
I hold a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from Columbia University, and I have passed my Professional Engineer (PE) exam and am an Engineer-in-Training (EIT). My professional experience at Tesla and SpaceX has given me a strong...
I hold a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from Columbia University, and I have passed my Professional Engineer (PE) exam and am an Engineer-in-Training (EIT). My professional experience at Tesla and SpaceX has given me a strong...

Near Palo Alto, CA
Effective Ph.D. Tutor of Mathematics and Physics
I have over 30 years of experience as a tutor and lecturer in mathematics and physics, both before and after I completed my physics & biology BA at UC Berkeley and my physics PhD at the University of Illinois. I am available for tutoring at...
I have over 30 years of experience as a tutor and lecturer in mathematics and physics, both before and after I completed my physics & biology BA at UC Berkeley and my physics PhD at the University of Illinois. I am available for tutoring at...
Mr. Jeffrey has been my physics tutor for many weeks now and I am extremely satisfied with the experience. His adaptability with new topics each week is very useful for my school course which is fast-paced, and he also effortlessl... - Shakila, 24 lessons with Jeffrey

Palo Alto, CA
(UPenn Grad) Professional Full-Time Tutor and College Counselor
Please note, I only work with students online and do not conduct in-person lessons. Hi, my name's Kevin, and I want to help you get into the school of your dreams! I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Psychology and...
Please note, I only work with students online and do not conduct in-person lessons. Hi, my name's Kevin, and I want to help you get into the school of your dreams! I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Psychology and...
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