(127) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 94808
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Nima
CTC Credentialed English, Reading, Writing teacher with PhD
- $100 / h
- 12 ratings
- Walnut Creek , California ( 94597 )
- 7 miles
I love to teach because I love to learn. The two make for a very symbiotic relationship. As a PhD, I know that hard work and a passion for research and education pay off. I started tutoring while an undergraduate student at UCLA and have continued tutoring and formally teaching, both at the high school level as well as at the university level, since 2005. I have enjoyed working with students from varying age groups, from early adolescence to late adulthood. Regardless of their ages, I help my... Read more
Hilary
A professional geologist with teaching experience
- $30 / h
- Walnut Creek , California ( 94597 )
- 20 miles
I have experience tutoring and mentoring entry level geology students during my time as a teaching assistant in graduate school. I lead introductory level geology laboratory courses covering a range of topics including mineralogy, petrology, geological hazards, geomorphology, hydrogeology, and field studies. During my time as a teaching assistant, I gained experience mentoring a range of students with different learning styles, both in one on one settings and in group settings. I am curre... Read more
Darren
Perfect Scores: SAT 1600, ACT 36, GRE Quant 170, Chemistry/MathL2 800
- $219 / h
- 88 ratings
- Walnut Creek , California ( 94597 )
- 10 miles
I'm a graduate of U.C. Berkeley (Chemistry) and Stanford (M.S., Chemistry), and I've taught in high school and university classrooms and tutored privately since 1992. When I was at Stanford, my students gave me a teaching (T.A.) rating of 4.93/5.00, and I'm currently credentialed as a science and math teacher. While I was designing the ACT prep class at Oklahoma Christian School, a student asked me to help him get a perfect score of 36. One of my other students spoke up, saying, “Your teache... Read more
Norma
Patient Piano and Spanish Teacher, 15 years experience
- $55 / h
- 77 ratings
- San Ramon , California ( 94583 )
- 10 miles
I taught Economics 101, Macro and Micro-Economics at a community college for a few years and also in high school for 12th grade students. I have many years of corporate work experience and a good understanding of the way modern economies function/operate and what factors affect the economy. I also majored in Business and I had to take many financ Read more
Adam
Talented physics teacher
- $100 / h
- Walnut Creek , California ( 94597 )
- 15 miles
As a highly skilled Physics teacher I have excellent communication skills to transfer my knowledge to the students. I already have practical experiences as a physics and science teacher in an international school. With more than 15 years' experience as a Physics Teacher, I am adept in lecturing, test/exam administration and creative lesson plan development. Moreover, while my on-the-job experience has afforded me a well-rounded skill set, including project based education and analytical... Read more
Laura
A Tutor with a Love For Math and Science!
- $40 / h
- 31 ratings
- Walnut Creek , California ( 94597 )
- 7 miles
Hi! I'm Laura! I grew up in Lamorinda and understand the challenges that students from the area face. I have a degree in Molecular,Cell and Developmental Biology from UCSC. I am currently working in preclinical research for pharmeceuticals and medical devices and have most late afternoons and evenings free. I love inspiring enjoyment in what most people consider the hard or boring subjects. I have experience tutoring through out college in a one-on-one setting as well as in a group settin... Read more
David
Certified English Teacher and Writing Coach
- $65 / h
- 776 ratings
- Walnut Creek , California ( 94597 )
- 30 miles
Hello! My name is David and helping students succeed in school is my passion. I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring English to middle school, high school, and college students. My career began in 2011 as a volunteer tutor for Reading Partners, a non-profit organization that provided tutoring for students struggling with reading comprehension. I later applied as a writing tutor for CSU East Bay's Student Center for Academic Achievement (SCAA) and helped college students from ma... Read more
Derrick
Stanford PhD here to make math and physics EASY
- $160 / h
- 23 ratings
- Walnut Creek , California ( 94597 )
- 10 miles
Hi there! My name is Derrick and I'm excited to teach you math and physics. I've always had a natural aptitude for math and science, and after graduating with two undergraduate degrees from MIT and finishing a PhD at Stanford, I'd like to work with you to fully realize your natural aptitude. I believe in the capability of *all* students, and that there isn't anyone who "just isn't good" at math. If you've ever felt that way, please know that all you need to be successful is a teacher with ... Read more
Haroldo
Biomedical Engineer (UC Berkeley PhD) for Math and Science Tutoring
- $50 / h
- 617 ratings
- Walnut Creek , California ( 94597 )
- 20 miles
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: As an undergraduate student at Florida International University (FIU) from 2001 to 2005, I often found myself tutoring my study groups in several subject areas, from Biochemistry to advanced Calculus, which greatly helped my performance in each class. By my senior year, I obtained a teaching assistantship for a graduate level class on Computational Modeling of Cellular Systems, which was a challenging course that combined advanced math and cell biology for engineering st... Read more
Alexis
Patient Teacher
- $50 / h
- Walnut Creek , California ( 94597 )
- 15 miles
Hi! My name is Alexis, you can call me Alex. I am an English major and have been going to college for 3 years now, working towards a teaching degree for high schoolers. I have experience with special needs children and I am very understanding with the concept that life throws us all lemons to make lemonade with. Raising children is a challenge and a blessing, and it takes a village as they say. I come from a very large, family oriented family, lots of children. I love learning and chall... Read more