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Nathaniel K.

100/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

Patient and Knowledgeable Math and Statistics Tutor

4.9 (61)

182 hours tutoring

Since 2004 I have been tutoring students in the Santa Cruz area in Math, Physics, and Computer Science. I hold a firm belief that all students can succeed in any subject that they put their minds to, and focus on relieving the stress that is...

Scott R.

130/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

Former Apple and NeXT Engineer Specializing in UIKit and SwiftUI

5.0 (86)

150 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...

Hunter C.

30/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

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

4.9 (11)

77 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 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

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...

Matthew I.

85/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

Guitar and Production Lessons w/ A Pro Guitarist and Producer

5.0 (160)

293 hours tutoring

Response time: 44 minutes

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...

Kayla P.

65/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

DAT Expert, Bio & Chem Tutor|8+ Years Helping Students Succeed

5.0 (262)

1,333 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...

A very skilled and caring tutor

Kayla is a wonderful tutor and mentor. She has a great depth of experience on many STEM subjects, and is able to make otherwise challenging concepts very easy to comprehend for anyone. Kayla was an absolute life saver. With her he... - Anders, 40 lessons with Kayla

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...

Andrew M.

100/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

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

5.0 (380)

1,182 hours tutoring

Response time: 15 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

Sophie V.

65/hour

Near Santa Cruz, CA

French Tutor from France

5.0 (258)

958 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

Erin A.

80/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

2 MS degrees (Bio, Ecology & Evolution) and I teach HS Bio & IB Bio HL

5.0 (4)

5 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Erin, and I’m excited to be your tutor! In my teaching reviews from graduate school, students write that I'm fun, engaging, and knowledgeable, that I make them feel safe, that my love for plants is infectious, and that I am “one of...

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...

Kate H.

45/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

Experienced, focused, fun teacher of ESL, Spanish, and GED Prep

5.0 (4)

5 hours tutoring

Teaching was my first love. I'd love to share that with you! I am a native American English speaker, also fluent in Latin American Spanish, with over 15 years of teaching English as a Second Language, Spanish, and GED preparation to teens and...

Lia G.

80/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

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

5.0 (510)

2,274 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 minutes

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 (707)

2,300 hours tutoring

Response time: 58 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...

Wish I Started Sooner!

I started studying for the Series 7 in August of ’25 using Kaplan. Five months, two failed attempts, and nearly $1,000 in exam fees later, I realized the way I was studying just wasn’t working. I googled “Series 7 tutor” and came ... - Hayden, 5 lessons with Jason

Dana G.

140/hour

Patient and Enthusiastic English and Writing Tutor

5.0 (105)

350 hours tutoring

Response time: 43 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

Douglas W.

50/hour

BA Exercise Science; BA Kinesiology; ACSM CPT; 40+ Years in fitness

4.9 (147)

625 hours tutoring

Hi, my name is Doug Warner. I graduated with a 4.0 GPA in Exercise Science and Kinesiology. I am a certified ACSM CPT I have spent 40 plus years in the industry. As a personal trainer the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and nutrition are...

Austin B.

45/hour

Registered Securities Principal

5.0 (309)

713 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

Robin G.

125/hour

Calculus, SAT, ACT, GRE Expert with B.S./M.S. in Math

5.0 (1113)

4,525 hours tutoring

I have been teaching mathematics for 20+ years and love what I do! Currently employed as a data scientist, I give math tutorials on my free time. I am a subject matter expert in the following: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Precalculus,...

Best math tutor ever!

My daughter has been tutored by Mr. Robin for more than 2 years. She is in 11th grade right now. We just got her SAT score yesterday (she took SAT in October). She got 100% correct in math part. She is currently taking AP calculus... - Karen, 88 lessons with Robin

Agnieszka M.

45/hour

Polish Language Teacher/Tutor

5.0 (383)

695 hours tutoring

I am a native Polish speaker with over 10 years of experience teaching Polish language. I work with learners at all levels—from complete beginners to advanced—online, in person, and at major U.S. universities. I hold an MA in Foreign Language...

Tyler P.

350/hour

Yale, UCSF, Cornell & Columbia | Interview Prep: MD, PA, NP, Nursing

5.0 (80)

215 hours tutoring

Response time: 23 minutes

I help you stop sounding like an applicant and start sounding like a future colleague. QUICK FACTS: - YALE, UCSF, CORNELL & COLUMBIA | THE INSIDER EDGE: Get the perspective of an expert who has worked within the nation’s most elite medical...

5-Star Interview Prep!

I cannot express enough how incredible my experience with Tyler was. From day one, he was incredibly supportive and motivating. His guidance helped me transform my answers from good to A+ quality, and he provided insightful feedba... - Bella, 13 lessons with Tyler

Kevin B.

75/hour

Tutor Specializing in Economics and Statistics

5.0 (1040)

5,075 hours tutoring

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

Tamera Michele G.

85/hour

Interior Designer * ESL * AutoCAD * InDesign

5.0 (195)

989 hours tutoring

Response time: 30 minutes

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...

Jon B.

150/hour

AP Biology Reader and Experienced Teacher Specializing in AP Biology

5.0 (276)

1,381 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 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...

experienced AP Bio tutor

Jon is an excellent AP Bio tutor. My daughter is preparing for the AP Bio for this upcoming school year and Jon has been very helpful. Each session is very organized and starts with a quick review of the concepts that were taught ... - Mei, 45 lessons with Jon

Zachary C.

92/hour

Math and Physics tutor

5.0 (503)

1,596 hours tutoring

Zach is a tutor with experience tutoring college students in integral and differential calculus and both calculus-based and algebra-based physics. He got his Bachelor of Science degree in 2011, majoring in Geology and double minoring in Physics...

Aidan C.

100/hour

Experienced Math Tutor Specializing in Calculus

5.0 (464)

2,740 hours tutoring

Response time: 30 minutes

Hi, I'm Aidan! I graduated Magna Cum Laude from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo with a B.S. in Mathematics and a focus in Computer Science. During my time studying Mathematics I have interacted and learned from countless...

Been a great help

From the student - Over the course of a year, Aidan has seen me through the highs and lows of calculus. The first time I started learning calculus, I had no confidence in my abilities. Nevertheless, anytime I ever seemed confused ... - Uma, 104 lessons with Aidan

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