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Alexander P. Near Des Moines, IA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alexander P.
50/hour

Near Des Moines, IA

Experienced Tutor in High School and College Level Mathematics

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...

5.0 (4)
50/hour
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...

Isaac D. Near Des Moines, IA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Isaac D.
60/hour

Near Des Moines, IA

Former Engineer Specializing in Math Tutoring

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...

5.0 (133)
60/hour
619 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 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...

Richard N. Near Des Moines, IA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Richard N.
45/hour

Near Des Moines, IA

Math & statistics instructor at your service!

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...

4.9 (384)
45/hour
920 hours tutoring

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...

Michelle T. Near Des Moines, IA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michelle T.
45/hour

Near Des Moines, IA

Teaching and learning are the rewards of life

I am an experienced science and study strategies tutor. I find teaching and mentoring to be a rewarding experience. I believe that every student has the capacity to master a topic and it is my goal to help them do that. I try and make learning a...

5.0 (2)
45/hour
14 hours tutoring

I am an experienced science and study strategies tutor. I find teaching and mentoring to be a rewarding experience. I believe that every student has the capacity to master a topic and it is my goal to help them do that. I try and make learning a...

Jodie H. Near Des Moines, IA, available for in-person tutoring
Jodie H.
45/hour

Near Des Moines, IA

Bonjour! French, ESL, English, Flute tutor available

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....

4.9 (10)
45/hour
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....

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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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Austin B.
45/hour

Registered Securities Principal

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....

5.0 (296)
45/hour
675 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....

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Douglas W.
50/hour

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

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...

4.9 (139)
50/hour
585 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...

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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 (234)
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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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 (543)
350/hour
2,124 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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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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Theresa B.
170/hour

CPA with Big 4 and Industry Accounting Experience Giving Back

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,...

4.9 (1865)
170/hour
10,392 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,...

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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 (302)
125/hour
958 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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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
4,583 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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Kevin B.
100/hour

Tutor Specializing in Economics and Statistics

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...

5.0 (1017)
100/hour
4,758 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 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...

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Matthew M.
295/hour

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

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...

5.0 (973)
295/hour
4,548 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 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...

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Jerry B.
40/hour

K-6 Math specialist for 30 years

I have recently retired from teaching in Ashtabula Area City Schools. Although I have taught many subjects, my start was as a Title 1 math instructor for 4 years servicing k-6 students. I have taught math in all grades under my certificate....

4.9 (148)
40/hour
423 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutes

I have recently retired from teaching in Ashtabula Area City Schools. Although I have taught many subjects, my start was as a Title 1 math instructor for 4 years servicing k-6 students. I have taught math in all grades under my certificate....

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Robert F.
199/hour

Financial Accounting, CPA Exam, and QuickBooks Tutor

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...

5.0 (369)
199/hour
1,782 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 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...

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Chelsea L.
195/hour

Experienced Test Prep (GRE, SAT, ACT, GED) and Math/Statistics Tutor

I have a Master's degree in psychology from New York University and extensive experience teaching and tutoring hundreds of high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students in test preparation (GRE/SAT), Statistics, and Psychology. I have...

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195/hour
3,440 hours tutoring

I have a Master's degree in psychology from New York University and extensive experience teaching and tutoring hundreds of high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students in test preparation (GRE/SAT), Statistics, and Psychology. I 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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Fara G.
150/hour

Veterinarian Tutor with Broad Biology & Medicine Background.

I graduated veterinary school in 2004 and was a practicing veterinarian for 15 years. My experience is diverse, having worked in hospitals, animal shelters and emergency medicine and I have a passion, above all, for client education. I loved...

5.0 (296)
150/hour
1,691 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutes

I graduated veterinary school in 2004 and was a practicing veterinarian for 15 years. My experience is diverse, having worked in hospitals, animal shelters and emergency medicine and I have a passion, above all, for client education. I loved...

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Hongzhi L.
42/hour

Experienced Chinese Teacher/Tutor and Chinese Writing Critic

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...

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42/hour
10,962 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...

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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 (642)
220/hour
1,937 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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Zachary C.
92/hour

Math and Physics tutor

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...

5.0 (472)
92/hour
1,349 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...

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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
326 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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