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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

Matthew I.

85/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

Guitar and Production Lessons w/ A Pro Guitarist and Producer

5.0 (153)

271 hours tutoring

I'm offering in person lessons and live video lessons using Zoom. I teach Guitar, Music Production with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools and Music Theory/Songwriting. I'm available for in home lessons in the Santa Cruz and San Jose areas, or...

Brennan H.

70/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Experienced Tutor in Statistics and Data Science

4.8 (75)

289 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 minutes

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...

Hunter C.

30/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

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

4.9 (8)

52 hours tutoring

Response time: 56 minutes

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

Andrew M.

80/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

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

5.0 (351)

1,097 hours tutoring

Response time: 40 minutes

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

Kayla P.

60/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Top-Rated Chem, Bio & DAT Tutor|8+ Years Helping Students Succeed

5.0 (201)

960 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

Suzana S.

160/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

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

5.0 (878)

1,781 hours tutoring

Response time: 29 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

Alexander P.

75/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

STEM tutor with expertise in Math, Stats, and CS

5.0 (3)

10 hours tutoring

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...

Scott R.

130/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Former Apple and NeXT Engineer Specializing in UIKit and SwiftUI

5.0 (71)

121 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...

Lia G.

100/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

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

5.0 (487)

2,196 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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Jason J.

220/hour

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

5.0 (622)

1,801 hours tutoring

Response time: 36 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

Abigail C.

275/hour

Perfect Score Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalc, Calculus & SAT Math Tutor

InstantBook

5.0 (5210)

16,911 hours tutoring

Response time: 4 minutes

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 15 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany with a BS...

Excellent SAT Math Prep - Highly Recommend!

Abigail was phenomenal in preparing my son for the SAT math section. With just a handful of focused sessions the week before the test, she helped my son achieve a perfect 800 score. Abigail clearly knew how to identify key areas f... - Anna, 2 lessons with Abigail

Dana G.

140/hour

Patient and Enthusiastic English and Writing Tutor

5.0 (101)

316 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 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...

knowledgeable, organized, prepared

Dana came prepared and provided the exact tutoring needed. She has experience and the technique to make the session worthwhile. Will definitely use Dana as our regular tutor. - Ian, 4 lessons with Dana

Minh N.

215/hour

High School Math/SAT/Calculus Tutor - UCI Alumni - Double Bachelor's

5.0 (613)

2,684 hours tutoring

Response time: 14 minutes

In 2020, I graduated cum laude from the University of California, Irvine with my B.S. in Pure Mathematics, B.A. in Business Economics, and minor in Statistics. I was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, which is offered to only 5% of graduating seniors...

Flawless tutor - 800 mark in SAT Math with 6 sessions!

I had countless lessons with several tutors and academies, but I never encountered a tutor like Minh. He is honestly the best SAT Maths tutor you will find. I started my first lesson in February, and I increased my score from 740 ... - Jiwon, 6 lessons with Minh

Hongzhi L.

39/hour

Experienced Chinese Teacher/Tutor and Chinese Writing Critic

5.0 (3237)

10,645 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

Robert D.

95/hour

Writing, Reading, and Philosophy Tutor

5.0 (213)

740 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....

exceptional tutor

I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional tutoring provided by Robert. His guidance has been instrumental in significantly improving my writing skills. With insightful feedback and detailed analysis, Robert has consist... - Lee, 63 lessons with Robert

Vijayalakshmi L.

60/hour

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

5.0 (241)

1,480 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...

Excellent Teacher!

Vijji is teaching computer science to my son. My son had to switch schools and he missed few concepts in his transition, Very happy to find Vijji and she is excellent and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend students looking ... - Julia, 4 lessons with Vijayalakshmi

Theresa B.

170/hour

CPA with Big 4 and Industry Accounting Experience Giving Back

4.9 (1838)

10,228 hours tutoring

As a CPA, I enjoy giving back to the profession with a below-market rate to provide CPA candidates and students with an affordable option for quality tutoring services in accounting, finance, and other business topics. My Big 4 experience,...

A tutor who helps CPA candidates get results they desire.

Theresa is a very knowledgeable tutor in all 4 sections of the CPA exam. Theresa helped me pass each of the 4 parts of the CPA exam in one attempt within a 12 month window. She has a proven recipe for success in passing all 4 part... - Matt, 57 lessons with Theresa

Ehsan S.

37/hour

Summer Math Enrichment and Tutor (Elem. Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I)

5.0 (582)

1,913 hours tutoring

I currently tutor students in Elementary math, from 1st to 6th grade, Prealgebra (Pre-Algebra) 7th-8th, and Algebra 1. When tutoring a child that is currently in grades kindergarten through 6th grade, I test the child's skills in the four...

Beaei P.

100/hour

Expert Educator / Veteran Programmer helping learners Thrive & Achieve

4.9 (338)

2,317 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...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Ben takes the time to understand how the student learns and changes his approach based on that. He is outstanding. - Paola, 6 lessons with Beaei

Austin B.

45/hour

Registered Securities Principal

5.0 (288)

653 hours tutoring

I have a degree in Economics from Butler University. I graduated in 2011. Since that time, I have worked for a number of registered broker-dealer firms as well as SEC registered investment advisory firms. I currently hold six securities licenses....

Thank you Ausitn !

Austin is very Knowledgeable. Passed the Series 7 with his help. Highly recommend. Went over the important areas of the exam. Thank you for everything you did to help me on my path! - Devan, 2 lessons with Austin

Timothy S.

350/hour

The Tutor I Always Wish I Had

5.0 (538)

2,111 hours tutoring

Response time: 36 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...

LSAT / / Life-changing Tutor

Some rock solid numbers: from the mid 150s on my first practice test all the way to a score in the high 170s on the actual exam. I could not have achieved my score without Tim. Before starting our lessons, I had been studying for ... - Kristina, 37 lessons with Timothy

Lisa H.

80/hour

Expert Spanish and History teacher/tutor!

4.9 (169)

751 hours tutoring

I am both a private instructor and tutor of Spanish and World/European History. In addition, I am a certified SAT prep instructor for The Princeton Review and can provide instruction in English grammar/writing/literary analysis, particularly in...

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