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CCSF Faculty & Stanford Grad - CS / Math / Music / Writing Tutor
Jonathan P.

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Hi! I'm Jonathan. I am an educator and musician with a B.S. with Distinction in Computer Science (Minor in Music, Science, and Technology) and an M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University. I am a tenured Computer Science instructor at City College of San Francisco, where I also served as Department Chair for six years. I have over a decade of experience teaching and mentoring students of all ages. My goal is to make learning intuitive, engaging, fun, and tailored to your learning...

Hi! I'm Jonathan. I am an educator and musician with a B.S. with Distinction in Computer Science (Minor in Music, Science, and Technology) and an M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University. I am a tenured Computer Science instructor at City College of San Francisco, where I also served as Department Chair for six years. I have over a decade of experience teaching and mentoring students of all ages. My goal is to make learning intuitive, engaging, fun, and tailored to your learning style.

SUBJECTS COVERED
Computer Science: All levels, from beginners to university students. Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript, MIPS Assembly, SQL, HTML/CSS, Git/GitHub, algorithms, data structures, systems, architecture, operating systems, Unix/Linux, databases, and app development.

Mathematics: Algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus, discrete math, and logic. Experience includes assisting with contest math and discrete math for high schoolers through Stanford's EPGY.

Music: Piano/keyboard, voice, guitar, bass, clarinet, steel drums, ear training, theory, songwriting, arranging, and composition across classical, jazz, pop, and musical theater.

Writing & Academic Support: Essay writing, research papers, study skills, and academic planning.

TEACHING & INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
At CCSF, I teach courses in Python, C++, Unix/Linux, architecture, and software development, and previously led curriculum development and student advising as Department Chair. For two semesters, I taught writing, research, and foundational college study skills in a course called College Success in the Interdisciplinary Studies Department. I have also taught upper-division CS at SFSU, created high school Python curriculum for CodeHS, and served as a Course Associate at Stanford. Outside of academia, I co-founded the software consultancy Fretboard Labs and interned as a programmer at Dropbox, CodeHS, MoPub, and Cisco.

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Education

Stanford University
Computer Science
Stanford University
Masters

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  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $80
  • Rate details: Feel free to set up a free 15-minute consultation to see if I'm the right fit!
  • Travel policy: Within 5 miles of San Francisco, CA 94110
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

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Approved Subjects

ACT Math

ACT Math

I have a degree in computer science from Stanford, which required me to complete math through multivariable calculus. I worked as a TA and counselor for two summer programs in mathematics offered through Stanford's Education Program for Gifted Youth. I took the ACT in high school.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have a degree in computer science from Stanford, which required me to complete math through multivariable calculus. I worked as a TA and counselor for two summer programs in mathematics offered through Stanford's Education Program for Gifted Youth. I use algebra regularly as a computer programmer.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have a degree in computer science from Stanford, which required me to complete math through multivariable calculus. I worked as a TA and counselor for two summer programs in mathematics offered through Stanford's Education Program for Gifted Youth. I use algebra regularly as a computer programmer.
C

C

As a Stanford CS student (especially as someone who specialized in systems programming), I took a number of classes taught in C. I was also a Course Associate for Stanford's Operating Systems class, for which all assignments were written in C. At Cisco, my primary project, which made use of Cisco Discovery Protocol, involved writing C.
C++

C++

A number of the classes I took as a Stanford CS major were in C++. I was a Course Associate for an introductory systems programming class, which was taught in C++. As an intern at MoPub and Dropbox, most of the code I wrote was in C++.
Computer Programming

Computer Programming

I have a B.S. and M.S. in computer science from Stanford University. I have served as a TA for multiple classes. I have programmed professionally off and on for almost four years.
Computer Science

Computer Science

I have a B.S. and M.S. in computer science from Stanford University. I have served as a TA for multiple classes. I have programmed professionally off and on for almost four years.
Discrete Math

Discrete Math

As a CS major at Stanford, I was required to take a CS theory class which covered discrete mathematics and automata theory. I also served as a TA for a discrete mathematics class taught through Stanford's Education Program for Gifted Youth, a summer camp for high schoolers.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I have a degree in computer science from Stanford, which required me to complete math through multivariable calculus. I worked as a TA and counselor for two summer programs in mathematics offered through Stanford's Education Program for Gifted Youth. I use algebra regularly as a computer programmer.
HTML

HTML

I've been teaching computer science at CCSF since 2015. I've also worked as a professional programmer at Fretboard Labs, LLC (a consultancy I cofounded), Dropbox, and Cisco Systems. I have used HTML in my undergraduate and graduate coursework and professionally.
Java

Java

I've been teaching computer science at CCSF since 2015. I've also worked as a professional programmer at Fretboard Labs, LLC (a consultancy I cofounded), Dropbox, and Cisco Systems. I currently teach a Java course at CCSF and have used Java in my undergraduate and graduate coursework and professionally.
JavaScript

JavaScript

A musical dot game on the landing page of my website was written in JavaScript, as was the steel drum visualizer listed on the "code" page! I have also worked on a node.js codebase (technically in Coffeescript) as an independent software contractor. At CodeHS, I implemented a dynamic course syllabus partly in JavaScript.
Music Theory

Music Theory

I've been a pianist my whole life. I've also developed proficiency in clarinet, guitar, bass guitar, drum set, steel drums, and voice. I minored in Music, Science, and Technology at Stanford, which gave me a solid foundation in both music theory and music production.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have a degree in computer science from Stanford, which required me to complete math through multivariable calculus. I worked as a TA and counselor for two summer programs in mathematics offered through Stanford's Education Program for Gifted Youth. I use algebra regularly as a computer programmer.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have a degree in computer science from Stanford, which required me to complete math through multivariable calculus. I worked as a TA and counselor for two summer programs in mathematics offered through Stanford's Education Program for Gifted Youth.
Python

Python

At Stanford, I took classes which required coding assignments to be done in Python. These classes included info retrieval/web search and algorithms in computational biology. As a contract software developer, I have built a REST API in Python from scratch. I have also built upon Python codebases as a contractor and at CodeHS.
SQL

SQL

I graduated from Stanford with a B.S. and M.S. in computer science. I currently teach computer science full time at City College of San Francisco. I use SQL regularly for basic data analytics tasks.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have a degree in computer science from Stanford, which required me to complete math through multivariable calculus. I worked as a TA and counselor for two summer programs in mathematics offered through Stanford's Education Program for Gifted Youth.
Writing

Writing

For two semesters, I taught a course called College Success in the Interdisciplinary Studies Department at City College of San Francisco. In the course, I helped students sharpen their writing, write effective thesis statements, and create an annotated bibliography.
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