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Tate S. Near Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tate S.
40/hour

Near Santa Barbara, CA

High School Tutor for Math (Algebra through calculus)

Hi! I’m Tate, a first-year student at UC Santa Barbara majoring in Applied Mathematics with plans to switch to mechanical engineering. I graduated high school in the top 5% of my class and was a member of the National Honor Society. Throughout...

5.0 (14)
40/hour
17 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutes

Hi! I’m Tate, a first-year student at UC Santa Barbara majoring in Applied Mathematics with plans to switch to mechanical engineering. I graduated high school in the top 5% of my class and was a member of the National Honor Society. Throughout...

Rohan R. Near Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rohan R.
75/hour

Near Santa Barbara, CA

99th Percentile MCAT (522) & Step 2 (273) | Medical School Admissions

As a fourth-year medical student and medical school admissions interviewer, I understand exactly what it takes to succeed in the highly competitive medical journey. Whether you are navigating the nuances of the MCAT, preparing for USMLE Step 2, or...

5.0 (10)
75/hour
23 hours tutoring

As a fourth-year medical student and medical school admissions interviewer, I understand exactly what it takes to succeed in the highly competitive medical journey. Whether you are navigating the nuances of the MCAT, preparing for USMLE Step 2, or...

Reza F. Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Reza F.
180/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

Physics, Math (AP, HS, Colledge) , and Electrical Engineering Tutor

I got my Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering at Caltech where I am a research scholar now. My passion and interest in teaching stem from the satisfaction gained by helping students explore a new subject, and watching them grow towards mastery....

5.0 (257)
180/hour
612 hours tutoring

I got my Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering at Caltech where I am a research scholar now. My passion and interest in teaching stem from the satisfaction gained by helping students explore a new subject, and watching them grow towards mastery....

Jonathan G. Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan G.
80/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

Individualized Educational Services

Welcome to my Wyzant page! My name is Jonathan Gush and I am a special education teacher in private practice. I specialize in helping students with learning differences learn better! I do this by looking for areas that need to be supported and...

5.0 (3)
80/hour
16 hours tutoring

Welcome to my Wyzant page! My name is Jonathan Gush and I am a special education teacher in private practice. I specialize in helping students with learning differences learn better! I do this by looking for areas that need to be supported and...

Emily P. Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Emily P.
45/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

UCLA Grad with Expertise In Chemistry, Environmental Science

Dear Potential Students, Greetings! My name is Emily, and I am thrilled at the prospect of supporting you on your educational journey. With a solid foundation in the sciences and humanities, my academic experience spans across a diverse range...

5.0 (2)
45/hour
7 hours tutoring

Dear Potential Students, Greetings! My name is Emily, and I am thrilled at the prospect of supporting you on your educational journey. With a solid foundation in the sciences and humanities, my academic experience spans across a diverse range...

Anshuman D. Near Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anshuman D.
80/hour

Near Santa Barbara, CA

Passionate student who finds YOUR learning style

Hi! My name is Anshuman Dash, and I am a masters student at University of California Santa Barbara, majoring in computer engineering. I have had internships at SpaceX and Meta. I graduated from ucsb with a 3.93, and high school with a UC GPA of...

5.0 (85)
80/hour
178 hours tutoring

Hi! My name is Anshuman Dash, and I am a masters student at University of California Santa Barbara, majoring in computer engineering. I have had internships at SpaceX and Meta. I graduated from ucsb with a 3.93, and high school with a UC GPA of...

Kelly M. Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kelly M.
50/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

Credentialed Photography Teacher w/ an MFA, Photoshop & Computer Tutor

I have been a WyzAnt tutor since 2011 and am a credentialed teacher with over 11 years of experience as a full-time Photography instructor at a public high school. In addition to working with high school students, I have also taught adult...

4.9 (78)
50/hour
124 hours tutoring

I have been a WyzAnt tutor since 2011 and am a credentialed teacher with over 11 years of experience as a full-time Photography instructor at a public high school. In addition to working with high school students, I have also taught adult...

Christine B. Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christine B.
50/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

International Artist and Photographer with 10+ years teaching exp

I have been teaching the Art of Photography to adults, teenagers, and elementary level individuals for many years. I am an expert in both, basic and advanced aspects digital and analog photography. I really enjoy helping my students reach their...

5.0 (3)
50/hour
5 hours tutoring

I have been teaching the Art of Photography to adults, teenagers, and elementary level individuals for many years. I am an expert in both, basic and advanced aspects digital and analog photography. I really enjoy helping my students reach their...

Heather P. Near Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Heather P.
55/hour

Near Santa Barbara, CA

College Admissions + English: writing, editing, study skills

Hi! I’m Heath (Heather) P. I specialize in helping students gain admission to top universities—and in succeeding once they’re there. Whether you’re applying to undergrad, grad school, or working on academic writing at any level, I’m here...

5.0 (308)
55/hour
787 hours tutoring

Hi! I’m Heath (Heather) P. I specialize in helping students gain admission to top universities—and in succeeding once they’re there. Whether you’re applying to undergrad, grad school, or working on academic writing at any level, I’m here...

Amber R. Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amber R.
75/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

Experienced Tutor Across Multiple Subjects

Hi, my name is Amber! I graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and minors in History and Education Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. Go Bruins! Since graduation in 2020, I have taught K-12th grade as a...

5.0 (2)
75/hour
42 hours tutoring

Hi, my name is Amber! I graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and minors in History and Education Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. Go Bruins! Since graduation in 2020, I have taught K-12th grade as a...

Owen P. Near Santa Barbara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Owen P.
30/hour

Near Santa Barbara, CA

UCSB Senior Math Tutor | Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calc & Linear Algebra

Hi! I’m Owen, a fourth-year mathematics major at the University of California, Santa Barbara, on track to earn my Single-Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics in 2026. Over the past four years I’ve tutored K-12 students in Algebra 1 /...

5.0 (21)
30/hour
54 hours tutoring

Hi! I’m Owen, a fourth-year mathematics major at the University of California, Santa Barbara, on track to earn my Single-Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics in 2026. Over the past four years I’ve tutored K-12 students in Algebra 1 /...

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Tamera Michele G.
75/hour

Interior Designer * ESL * AutoCAD * InDesign

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...

5.0 (190)
75/hour
913 hours tutoring

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...

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Olabode A.
80/hour

Data Science, AI and Machine Learning Coach

Over the past seven years, I have worked as a Data scientist for organizations such as Shell, Cloudflare & Halliburton. I leveraged machine learning and artificial intelligence to drive value by solving different problems. My experience...

4.9 (95)
80/hour
279 hours tutoring

Over the past seven years, I have worked as a Data scientist for organizations such as Shell, Cloudflare & Halliburton. I leveraged machine learning and artificial intelligence to drive value by solving different problems. My experience...

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Michael W.
85/hour

Raise Your ACT Reading & Science Scores Fast

As a certified teacher with over a decade of classroom experience and five years specializing in ACT Science and Reading prep, I help students raise their scores with a clear, step-by-step game plan. No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just proven...

5.0 (111)
85/hour
312 hours tutoring

As a certified teacher with over a decade of classroom experience and five years specializing in ACT Science and Reading prep, I help students raise their scores with a clear, step-by-step game plan. No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just proven...

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Kelly S.
60/hour

MOS Certified Excel Expert Who Wants to Help

I was in the Reference and Genealogy departments for a public library for 20 years and it was so much fun! I loved meeting people where they were and helping them find the answers they looked for. Part of helping people included teaching computer...

5.0 (1407)
60/hour
4,584 hours tutoring
Response time: 37 minutes

I was in the Reference and Genealogy departments for a public library for 20 years and it was so much fun! I loved meeting people where they were and helping them find the answers they looked for. Part of helping people included teaching computer...

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Jon B.
250/hour

AP Biology Reader and Experienced Teacher Specializing in AP Biology

Hello! My name is Jon B. and I graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a bachelor’s degree in biology and then continued my education with a master’s degree in microbiology from the University of Florida. I fully understand that...

5.0 (235)
250/hour
1,238 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutes

Hello! My name is Jon B. and I graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a bachelor’s degree in biology and then continued my education with a master’s degree in microbiology from the University of Florida. I fully understand that...

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Tihamiyou B.
85/hour

A knowledgeable CFA and Accounting tutor

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...

5.0 (153)
85/hour
780 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minute

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...

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Timothy S.
350/hour

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 (545)
350/hour
2,129 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 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...

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Beaei P.
100/hour

Expert Educator / Veteran Programmer helping learners Thrive & Achieve

Utterly lost in your class or project? Looking for your first job and build a successful career that you love? Want to build your first professional website? Or maybe just a real app that scales in the cloud? Or you just want someone you can read...

4.9 (343)
100/hour
2,332 hours tutoring

Utterly lost in your class or project? Looking for your first job and build a successful career that you love? Want to build your first professional website? Or maybe just a real app that scales in the cloud? Or you just want someone you can read...

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Vijayalakshmi L.
60/hour

Computer Science Professor for AP Computer Science A, DBMS & SQL, Java

I am Vijayalakshmi, but you can call me Viji. I am an adjunct computer science professor in a leading community college in Indiana. I completed my Masters of Computer Applications in 2005. I have 6 years of experience in online tutoring and 12...

5.0 (242)
60/hour
1,588 hours tutoring

I am Vijayalakshmi, but you can call me Viji. I am an adjunct computer science professor in a leading community college in Indiana. I completed my Masters of Computer Applications in 2005. I have 6 years of experience in online tutoring and 12...

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Robert D.
115/hour

Writing, Reading, and Philosophy Tutor

Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects....

5.0 (215)
115/hour
781 hours tutoring

Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects....

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Dana G.
140/hour

Patient and Enthusiastic English and Writing Tutor

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...

5.0 (102)
140/hour
327 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutes

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...

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Jason J.
220/hour

Expert Tutor for Series 3, 7, 9, 10, 63, 65, 66 & Career Development

Hi there! I’m Jason, and I bring over 14 years of experience in the fast-paced financial industry along with a true passion for teaching. I graduated with a degree in Business from New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering and have...

5.0 (645)
220/hour
1,941 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutes

Hi there! I’m Jason, and I bring over 14 years of experience in the fast-paced financial industry along with a true passion for teaching. I graduated with a degree in Business from New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering and have...

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Kubrat D.
175/hour

Ivy League expert in Calculus, Probability and Linear Algebra

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...

5.0 (1104)
175/hour
4,554 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 minutes

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...

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LAURA B.
125/hour

Dynamic Guide Specializing in Expert Performance

Laura approaches learning with an interdisciplinary mindset who seeks to understand her clients' goals through a personalized and learner-centered conversation. With extensive experience in the most competitive markets in all her fields of...

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5.0 (303)
125/hour
966 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutes

Laura approaches learning with an interdisciplinary mindset who seeks to understand her clients' goals through a personalized and learner-centered conversation. With extensive experience in the most competitive markets in all her fields of...

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