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Alexander P.

50/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

STEM tutor with expertise in Math, Stats, and CS

5.0 (2)

8 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

Hi there! I’m Alex. I hold Bachelor’s degrees (with Honors) in Applied Mathematics and Statistics from UC Berkeley, and a Master’s in Statistical Science from UC Santa Cruz. I’ve worked with students at many levels — from high school...

Kayla P.

50/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

DAT, Chemistry, and Biology Tutor w/ 8+ Years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (181)

849 hours tutoring

Hi everyone! My name is Kayla, and I'm a Pediatric Registered Dental Assistant and Specialized Orthodontic Assistant. I have a strong background in tutoring a wide range of biology, chemistry, and organic chemistry classes--from high school to...

Outstanding Casper and PREview Tutor

I had the privilege of working with Kayla while preparing for the Casper and PREview tests, and I couldn't be more grateful for her guidance. Kayla is not only incredibly knowledgeable about the content and structure of these exam... - Ryan, 19 lessons with Kayla

Brennan H.

50/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Experienced Tutor in Probability and Statistics

4.8 (73)

254 hours tutoring

I have a master's degree in mathematical statistics with experience as a teaching assistant and tutoring during my graduate studies. As such I am very open to teaching any level of statistics and probability as well as the R programming language...

James M.

50/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

Middle & High School (College Prep) Math and Computer Science

4.9 (126)

515 hours tutoring

My ability to tutor Middle and High School Math and Computer Science, and to prepare students for college work in these areas, comes from decades as a computer programmer, technical writer, and technical support representative, working for...

Anya K.

100/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

Experienced chemistry, biology, math, english and MCAT tutor

5.0 (10)

56 hours tutoring

I'm Anya! I graduated with a degree in biochemistry with honors, worked in cancer research for 2 years, and now am a doctoral student in Clinical psychology. I have over 7 years of experience tutoring students in all different settings with many...

Sophie V.

65/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

French Tutor from France

5.0 (254)

951 hours tutoring

Bonjour! I offer Customized French tutoring for middle school and high school students, homeschoolers and adults. Learning French can be one of the most rewarding educational opportunity. As a French native I am passionate about teaching and...

Great tutor--very flexible schedule.

We have enjoyed having Sophie as a tutor for my son. His French grade has improved greatly and he is actually starting to enjoy it. - Shannon, 60 lessons with Sophie

Jordan J.

96/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Expert in computer sci & HS math for personalized, supportive tutoring

5.0 (53)

258 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Jordan! I'm a credentialed math teacher with 18+ years’ experience teaching and tutoring (mostly in my own grade 8–12 classroom), teaching programming, geometry, algebra, precalculus, and trigonometry. I'm fluent in Spanish; I tutor &...

Knowledgeable, patient, and accessible tutor.

Very patient tutor who is accessible to students of all levels. He is highly experienced in communicating and adapts very quickly to different needs. It is clear that he has a very strong theoretical foundation which he employs ve... - Amelia, 19 lessons with Jordan

Hunter C.

30/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Essay, History, Algebra and AP test tutor graduating with a History BA

4.9 (8)

42 hours tutoring

I recently graduated from University of California of Santa Cruz with a BA in the History of the Americas and Africa. I am currently gaining experience working with students as I work towards becoming a teacher within the next few years. My...

Undestanding

He taught me AP gov&politics and was super straightforward. He spent the last week in reviewing all my units and helped get me ready for my exam. During these session, he was detailed with his explanations and experienced with th... - MOHAMAD, 8 lessons with Hunter

Kendrick S.

99/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Amazon & Google Engineer | Former UC Berkeley TA |Limited Spots

5.0 (29)

37 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 minutes

I am a UC Berkeley Computer Science graduate currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science at Georgia Tech. With hands-on experience as a software engineer at both Amazon and Google, I have developed a strong understanding of...

Suzana S.

140/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

University Lecturer & Math PhD | Middle school, High school & College

5.0 (862)

1,747 hours tutoring

Response time: 38 minutes

I am a Mathematics Lecturer at UC Santa Cruz with over 10 years of college-level teaching experience and a PhD in Mathematics. I tutor a wide range of math subjects, from high school to advanced university courses. Subjects include: Algebra,...

Amazing Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calc teacher

If you want to take college level Math classes as a high school look no further! Suzana is a very knowledgeable mathematician and an excellent teacher. High school teachers often miss the finer points. Suzana doesn’t! She is very ... - Andree, 128 lessons with Suzana

Scott R.

130/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Former Apple and NeXT Engineer Specializing in UIKit and SwiftUI

5.0 (63)

108 hours tutoring

I hold both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Science from University of Washington and UC Berkeley. I have taught many thousands of students at all levels while working for Sun, NeXT, and Apple over the span of three decades. I am...

Andrew M.

80/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Certified Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Math Teacher M.Ed., AP Tutor

5.0 (313)

1,027 hours tutoring

I greatly enjoy helping people learn, and would like to help you as well. I am a licensed teacher and online tutor with years of teaching and tutoring experience. I have taught Science and Math for 7 years at various grade levels in Public Schools...

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

Andrew is a very thorough and patient tutor who explains things in a multitude of ways. He makes sure you understand the concept before moving on to the next step of a problem. He also utilizes the online whiteboard through Wyzan... - Dalia, 8 lessons with Andrew

Lia G.

80/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

15+ Yrs Tutoring | MS Applied Math | Math — CS — Physics

4.9 (474)

2,101 hours tutoring

I aim to make tutoring sessions engaging and effective. I know how rewarding it is to write clean, efficient code and solutions and I understand how any math, physics, or coding problem can be met with a variety of approaches. My expertise...

Computer Science

Lia helped me many times while I went through my computer science 2 course. Lia has all the best traits you want in a teacher. She’s very patient, and always did a great job explaining some of the harder concepts to understand in ... - Scott, 24 lessons with Lia

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Kubrat D.

175/hour

Ivy League expert in Calculus, Probability and Linear Algebra

5.0 (1104)

4,554 hours tutoring

Response time: 14 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...

Outstanding teacher

Kubrat is a high-level teacher. We came across him after trying two other teachers. Not only is he a math genius and very skilled in what he does, but also he is also extremely focused, efficient and cares about his students. He i... - Joseph , 75 lessons with Kubrat

Pitch M.

30/hour

Fluent Thai teacher for beginner to intermediate conversation.

5.0 (32)

320 hours tutoring

I am a native Thai speaker and received my Master's Degree in Communication Studies from California State University. I have experience working as a writer for Thai news media. I specialize in tutoring Thai for conversation. Upon your request,...

Patient, knowledgeable, Proficient

Pitch is in constant contact with my daughter every week if she has questions, needs resources to help with pronunciation, writing, vocabulary. Pitch goes out of her way to provide her students with everything they need. If you... - Janet, 5 lessons with Pitch

Olabode A.

75/hour

Data Science, AI and Machine Learning Coach

4.9 (95)

278 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...

Knowledgeable and Patient

Olabode is a wonderful tutor. He has been a godsend breaking down and explaining new and unfamiliar topics I’ve come across since beginning my Masters of Data Science. Not only has he been helpful with my schooling, but he has als... - Arianna, 23 lessons with Olabode

LAURA B.

125/hour

Dynamic Guide Specializing in Expert Performance

5.0 (208)

643 hours tutoring

Response time: 42 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...

Hongzhi L.

39/hour

Experienced Chinese Teacher/Tutor and Chinese Writing Critic

5.0 (3160)

10,210 hours tutoring

Ni Hao! I'm Jane, your enthusiastic guide to mastering Chinese Mandarin and exploring its rich cultural landscape. With over 18 years of experience teaching Mandarin locally and more than 10,000 hours of tutoring on Wyzant, I’ve earned glowing...

Extremely enthusiastic

Ms. Hongzhi’s enthusiasm is very contagious and she maintains a high level of performance on my daughter’s progress during the class. - Alex, 13 lessons with Hongzhi

Juan G.

50/hour

Native Spanish Speaker and Elementary Math Teacher

5.0 (266)

1,140 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Juan C G. I'm a Spanish native speaker. I was born in Mexico City, and I attended the University of Mexico (UNAM) with a major in Civil Engineering. I have been teaching Math since I graduated from College in 1997. I started...

Engaging and Supportive Spanish Tutor for Middle Schooler

Juan provided an excellent short-term Spanish program to prepare my daughter for her school test. His lessons were not only fun but also well-structured, with additional homework that helped her study more efficiently. Thanks to h... - Tomo, 7 lessons with Juan

Jason J.

190/hour

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

5.0 (547)

1,581 hours tutoring

Response time: 31 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...

By far the best tutor out there

I recently passed my Series 7 and I am happy to give a lot of the credit to Jason. Let me start off by saying he is worth every single penny. I previously used other tutors through Wyzant and a lot of them have preset presentation... - Sean, 3 lessons with Jason

Lisa Y.

55/hour

Patient Cursive, Reading, Dyslexia, & STAAR-Test Prep Teacher

5.0 (98)

505 hours tutoring

Response time: 37 minutes

Come Learn with me and become the best version of yourself! I have a fervor for leading others to become life-long learners. I view education as a gift from God for all of us to pursue. I have been teaching, coaching, providing intervention, and...

Knowledgeable, patient and responsive

Lisa was great with our learner! Very helpful tips; timely responses; well organized lessons. She helped our learner navigate the NNAT testing, addressing areas of concern and more! Would highly recommend. - Deniza, 14 lessons with Lisa

Matthew M.

295/hour

Northwestern Law Grad - LSAT (173, 99th%) - Personalized Lessons!

5.0 (961)

4,312 hours tutoring

Response time: 16 minutes

I was born in South Florida, but my work and family have taken me to sunny Long Beach, California. I attended Northwestern University for both undergraduate and law school and hold a B.A. and a J.D. from the institution. I lived in Italy for two...

Amazing Tutor!

With Matt's guidance, I raised my score by about 20 points within two months. He was always professional, engaging, and personable during our lessons. However, the schedule that he creates for you should be followed strictly if ... - Jerry, 10 lessons with Matthew

Ingrid M.

205/hour

Transform Your Math with a Veteran Teacher, UC Berkeley Math BA

5.0 (1178)

6,294 hours tutoring

My work with students over the last 20 years helps me to pinpoint what students struggle with. I am able to address their math needs and patiently guide them to the next level. First, we break down what they need for their tests. Then I...

Highly recommended math teacher

Ingrid has been an incredible help for my 7th grader in getting ahead in Algebra, and I couldn’t be happier that we found her. She took the time to thoroughly discuss my child’s needs and our goals, ensuring she was well-informed ... - Joyce, 31 lessons with Ingrid

Kevin B.

110/hour

Tutor Specializing in Economics and Statistics

5.0 (968)

4,436 hours tutoring

Response time: 38 minutes

I graduated with a BA in Economics and a minor in Mathematics in 2015 from Vassar College. In 2021, I earned a masters degree in Economics from Stanford, and I have also taken PhD level coursework in the field. Over the course of my academic...

One of the best!

Kevin is extremely knowledgeable about Stata and econometric concepts. I've had multiple sessions with him already. Super patient as well (a real plus for people learning to understand econometrics concepts and Stata more)! - Xander, 32 lessons with Kevin

Robert F.

199/hour

Financial Accounting, CPA Exam, and QuickBooks Tutor

5.0 (347)

1,535 hours tutoring

Response time: 31 minutes

Hi, my name is Robert! I am a Certified Management Accountant and a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor with a strong background in accounting and finance. I passed all parts of both the CPA and CMA exams on my first try, achieving high scores that...

Knowledgeable and helpful

Robert is always willing to go over any topic that I am struggling with. Our sessions are always helpful and is always willing to go through questions and talk through the answers. Robert is also very flexible when things come up ... - Olivia, 51 lessons with Robert

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