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Kayla B.

60/hour

Des Moines, IA

Masters in Elementary SPED

5.0 (100)

504 hours tutoring

I am an Elementary Special Education Teacher turned Stay-At-Home-Mom! I have a Masters Degree in Special Education and have my Instructional Strategist I and II. I have been teaching small group and 1:1 lessons for 8 years and have been tutoring...

Richard N.

40/hour

Near Des Moines, IA

Math & statistics instructor at your service!

4.9 (381)

911 hours tutoring

Response time: 25 minutes

I've taught math and statistics classes at the college level. There's no substitute for hard work, but sometimes additional instruction in a private setting can make all the difference! I provide helpful math tutoring for West Des Moines and...

Excellent Tutor!

We have been very pleased with Richard's tutoring! Our daughter is developing the skills she was lacking all due to the time he has spent with her. We are very happy with our choice! Update: In just a few weeks of tutoring our ... - Stacie , 15 lessons with Richard

Aditya I.

30/hour

Near Des Moines, IA

All Levels of Math/Science Tutoring

5.0 (228)

546 hours tutoring

Welcome! I am a second year medical student at Des Moines University. In the future, I intend to continue to serve my community as an internal or family medicine physician. About my tutoring: I am a tutor for nearly 10+ years of...

Best Tutor I’ve ever had in my life

Aditya, or Adi, is hands down the most amazing tutor I’ve had on Wyzant's platform thus far. He explains concepts extremely well. He makes sure you understand them. He doesn’t see you a client or customer; he sees you as his frien... - Aaron, 22 lessons with Aditya

Patrick B.

90/hour

Near Des Moines, IA

Experienced college-level instructor

5.0 (20)

90 hours tutoring

Data Scientist/Computer Scientist/Mathematician looking to do some tutoring on the side. I really enjoyed my past teaching experience that involved everything from fractions/decimals/percents up through linear algebra and differential equations....

Nicole S.

35/hour

Near Des Moines, IA

Biology PhD student with 5 years tutoring experience

4.7 (17)

37 hours tutoring

My name is Nicole, and I love sharing my knowledge of biology with others! I'm currently a PhD student in ecology and evolutionary biology and also have a Master's degree in biological sciences. I have been tutoring since I was an undergraduate...

Alexander P.

50/hour

Near Des Moines, IA

Experienced Tutor in High School and College Level Mathematics

5.0 (4)

52 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Alex! I have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science. I graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.9 and a Math GPA of 3.8, earning As in all of the introductory math courses, including Calculus 1/2/3, Linear...

Katie W.

70/hour

Near Des Moines, IA

Learning and Exam Prep Specialist

5.0 (9)

23 hours tutoring

My educational background includes a PhD in Teaching & Learning, Master's degrees in Science Education and Human Genetics, and Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry. I taught high school science for 5 years (General Science, Biology, Chemistry,...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Katie was an incredible tutor who helped me with both board prep and board-taking strategies. She stands out because of her experience working with many students, which allows her to recommend strategies that are proven to work an... - Teddy, 3 lessons with Katie

Isaac D.

55/hour

Near Des Moines, IA

Former Engineer Specializing in Math Tutoring

5.0 (133)

600 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 minutes

Hello I'm Isaac. My education background includes a bachelor's in Construction Engineering and master's in Civil Engineering at Iowa State University. Upon graduation I entered the workforce as a geotechnical engineer and acquired 11.5 years...

Isaac is the best!

Isaac has tutored my son for years, and has helped him from Algebra 2 through Calculus. Isaac is easy to communicate with, flexible, encouraging, and always in a good mood. He is able to explain topics from multiple perspectives... - Rebecca, 262 lessons with Isaac

Jodie H.

45/hour

Near Des Moines, IA

Bonjour! French, ESL, English, Flute tutor available

4.9 (10)

17 hours tutoring

Bonjour! My name is Jodie. I am looking for students to tutor in French, ESL, English and the flute. I have experience tutoring French and ESL. I am also qualified to tutor English and flute. I have been playing the flute for almost 25 years....

Richard C.

45/hour

Near Des Moines, IA

Got Math?

4.9 (393)

968 hours tutoring

I have tutored over 1000 hours in subjects ranging from Pre-Algebra to College level Statistics and Calculus. I have also helped many students prepare for SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT and ASVAB tests. I have a BS in Mathematics from Grand View in Des...

Patient and effective math tutor

Richard is a great tutor. He not only helped our son better understand the concepts and processes needed for Algebra, he also taught the importance of doing work beyond the school assignment. This was very helpful in preparing for... - Glenn, 17 lessons with Richard

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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

Zachary C.

92/hour

Math and Physics tutor

5.0 (380)

1,052 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...

Ricky H.

160/hour

Physics & Math Tutor, Columbia Grad, 15+ Years of Experience

5.0 (734)

1,667 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 minutes

Hi! I'm Ricky, and I love teaching! I have a B.A. in Physics, an M.A. in Math Education, and over 15 years of teaching experience, formerly as a classroom teacher and now as an independent tutor. I specialize in the following subjects: Physics...

Excellent Tutor!

Ricky started tutoring physics to our 11th grader in April and her grades have substantially increased! We like him so much that he is now tutoring her in algebra 2 as well. We tried a few other tutors and our daughter just didn’... - Robyn, 33 lessons with Ricky

Robert D.

140/hour

Writing, Reading, and Philosophy Tutor

5.0 (210)

729 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

Juan G.

50/hour

Native Spanish Speaker and Elementary Math Teacher

5.0 (266)

1,147 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

Kelly S.

60/hour

MOS Certified Excel Expert Who Wants to Help

5.0 (1370)

4,345 hours tutoring

Response time: 30 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...

Fast results. Immediate impact.

Im so thankful for Kelly's approach to tutoring. She listens carefully to find where I can get the biggest bang for my buck. Each session I have at minimum one new skill to use at my day job that increases my job efficiency and en... - Ruth, 13 lessons with Kelly

Kubrat D.

175/hour

Ivy League expert in Calculus, Probability and Linear Algebra

5.0 (1104)

4,554 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 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

Agnieszka M.

45/hour

Polish Language Teacher/Tutor

5.0 (350)

622 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

Experienced Interviewer at UC and Ivy League Hospital + Medical School

5.0 (36)

105 hours tutoring

I believe that a great interview reveals that you did the groundwork to learn about the position, demonstrates the quality of your character, and leaves the interviewer with a concise message about who you are. I'm excited to help you get into...

Best Med School Interview Tutor Hands Down!!

I only had a few meetings with Tyler but from the very beginning he was so excited to genuinely get to know me and develop a strategic plan for a successful interview! We constructed the perfect “tell me about yourself” response a... - Sydney, 3 lessons with Tyler

Thaddeus R.

50/hour

Patient and Fun Spanish/French tutor. Test prep, homework help, & more

5.0 (2411)

7,820 hours tutoring

Response time: 31 minutes

Let's be honest...You are the captain of your ship. You have goals. Whether you realize them or not. Maybe your goal is to simply pass a test. Maybe you just want help with some homework. Maybe it's just to get through that dreaded Spanish/French...

Thad is the best!

My son is a Sophomore in high school, and was struggling with Spanish III Honors. Thad helped him tremendously! He explains things very well, and is very knowledgeable. My son loved his sessions with Thad, and always had a much be... - Janice, 5 lessons with Thaddeus

Robin G.

100/hour

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

5.0 (694)

2,941 hours tutoring

Response time: 32 minutes

I have been teaching mathematics for 20+ years and love what I do! Currently employed as a director of data science for a digital streaming service, I give math tutorials on my free time. I am a subject matter expert in the following: Algebra I,...

Amazing tutoring experience

I cannot recommend Robin highly enough for anyone struggling with the quantitative sections of the GRE or math in general. From the first session, it was clear that his mastery of mathematics is exceptional, possessing the rare ... - Mustafaa, 27 lessons with Robin

Vijayalakshmi L.

60/hour

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

5.0 (238)

1,371 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

Aidan C.

100/hour

Experienced Math Tutor Specializing in Calculus

5.0 (421)

2,449 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 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

Austin B.

45/hour

Registered Securities Principal

5.0 (282)

637 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

Karen K.

30/hour

K-12 Tutor and ESL Instructor

4.9 (808)

4,004 hours tutoring

Hello, I am passionate about helping students of all ages to learn and be successful. I like learning, and I want to pass my enthusiasm for learning onto my students to help them in reading, math, writing or learning English as a Second...

Knowledgable and interactive!

"Your teaching is very unique and good that it involves lot of interaction making my son more enthusiastic .You also have good knowledge in the subject which will fetch my son through his entire life. - Daita, 231 lessons with Karen

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