(457) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 94720
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Aki
Native Japanese language tutor
- $65 / h
- 275 ratings
- Lafayette , California ( 94549 )
- 10 miles
I am a native Japanese and I have lived in US for more than 10 years. For the past 5 years I lived in Japan and studied methods for teaching Japanese at a language school in Tokyo. I can teach speaking, writing, grammar and conversation at all levels. Learning Japanese may not be as easy as one like Spanish because we have a different grammar, accents and Japanese characters for writing, but it is fun when you learn it. I have text books for beginners, intermediates and for kids too. I ca... Read more
Gabe
MCAT CARS Strategy Tutor — 526-Scorer
- $85 / h
- 101 ratings
- Orinda , California ( 94563 )
- 0 miles
When I talk to people about CARS, I often hear the same thing: “I’ve tried everything and my score won’t budgeâ€. But after we work together for a while, they do improve. That’s because I’ve painstakingly analyzed every CARS passage the AAMC has released and put together a strategy that WORKS. This is the same strategy I used to score a 132 in CARS and that I have taught to many students. Ultimately, CARS is a skill that can be taught just like any other part of the MCAT. Here’s how I do it... Read more
Erik
Expert and versatile R programmer - Quick response!
- $55 / h
- 456 ratings
- Orinda , California ( 94563 )
- 20 miles
I'm a fan of doing innovative things with data. I work as a data scientist for a crime watchdog and in my free time run a platform that lets citizens analyze crime in their neighborhoods throughout Mexico City. I have been learning, working with and teaching R for over four years. I am especially skilled at R programming, geospatial analysis and map making, data wrangling, string manipulation, report building, automating busy work, data visualization, function writing, and building data app... Read more
Ellen
Cambridge expert in psychology and English language
- $175 / h
- 66 ratings
- Oakland , California ( 94610 )
- 5 miles
Welcome to my classroom! My name is Ellen and I completed my undergraduate degree from Occidental College in cognitive neuroscience. Later, I pursued social psychology in my masters and PhD degrees at the University of Cambridge. Recently, I've been teaching college psychology classes and advising PhD students in their research and writing. However, I started tutoring even before I went to college. For 15+ years, I've taught and tutored a huge range of students in Spanish, ESL, writing, and p... Read more
Sam
Enthusiastic Harvard/Stanford PhD physicist, 15 years experience
- $120 / h
- 45 ratings
- Oakland , California ( 94612 )
- 15 miles
Hi, I'm Sam! I was born in Hawaii, sing bass in classical choirs, cook delicious pasta dishes, and love to share my love for physics and math. First off, my credentials: -Harvard BA in physics, magna cum laude -Harvard MA in physics -Stanford PhD in physics -Perfect scores on PSAT, SAT, SAT Physics, SAT math, AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C (mechanics and electromagnetism), GRE, GRE physics -Active researcher: 15+ papers in top journals such as Phys. Rev. Letters and PNAS -Former full time hig... Read more
Andreas
Effective Tutor for Math, Computer Science, and German
- $110 / h
- 560 ratings
- Oakland , California ( 94618 )
- 40 miles
I hold a M.S. in Mathematics and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics. Over time I have been working at colleges and universities in Germany, in France, and in the U.S. In addition I worked for a decade at research labs in Germany and in the U.S. (LBNL) and at a risk modeling company. Since 2010 I dedicate my professional attention full time to teaching mainly math and computer science as a tutor and lecturer. I currently teach at college and tutor middle,... Read more
Dave
Award-Winning Math and Statistics Tutor
- $50 / h
- 1953 ratings
- Hercules , California ( 94547 )
- 3 miles
Hi, my name is Dave. I have tutored hundreds of students. Although many came to me afraid of math, most of them left with a well-earned sense of confidence and mastery. You will too. I promise that you will learn what you want to know. My style is personable, engaging, and easygoing. I have extensive knowledge of statistics, GRE and SAT test-taking, and problem-solving. I zero in on precisely what's giving you trouble, and will break each problem into pieces you can understand and lea... Read more
Rosanna
NATIVE SPANISH SPEAKER--Spanish Tutor for all Levels
- $100 / h
- 30 ratings
- Moraga , California ( 94556 )
- 15 miles
Hi, My name is Rosanna. I'm originally a lawyer. I graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Spanish language and literature and political science, and received my juris doctor from UC Berkeley as well. I also studied one year abroad at the Autonomous University in Madrid, Spain, taking graduate work in the political science department, in addition to taking classes in their Spanish department. I stopped practicing law when I had my first child, and have been a stay at home mom since, w... Read more
Beverly
Art Tutor for all ages
- $50 / h
- 79 ratings
- Walnut Creek , California ( 94595 )
- 3 miles
Art is my passion and I have drawn, painted, sculpted and created art my entire life. I have taken classes in figure drawing, sculpture, graphic arts, Chinese brush painting, ceramics, color, watercolor, and pastels, and am always learning new ways of creating. I love helping people tap into their inner artists, express themselves visually, and learn techniques and skills for art-making and creating. I believe that art should not be judged - there are no mistakes. When teaching, I emphasize... Read more
Randy
Perfect ACT 36 - 800 Math SAT - Top Calculus-IB Maths-ISEE Tutor
- $120 / h
- 629 ratings
- Oakland , California ( 94610 )
- 20 miles
Are you looking for an expert tutor with 10+ years of experience? Someone who doesn't just teach the subject, but also the psychology of elite test-takers? Someone who doesn't just teach for one test, but also the process that allows for repeatable and continued success? My name is Randy, and I have been a tutor for over a decade, including 8 years as a top ACT/SAT tutor for Kaplan and 3 years as the designated SAT prep teacher for the Education Unlimited College Prep Intensive Summer Camp... Read more