(450) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 95117
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Vivek
Sciences, Test Prep, English & Math, Literature, and Biology
- $65 / h
- 54 ratings
- Saratoga , California ( 95070 )
- 20 miles
My passion for teaching was founded by my own experience as a student. Throughout my academic career, the challenges I encountered refined my own approach to understanding subjects, and the ensuing success after overcoming such obstacles brought me further love for learning and those subjects. I want to transmit that feeling of accomplishment to students as they master their own subjects, and hopefully foster a passion for further learning and success in any of their other endeavors. As a to... Read more
Jolanta
German Language Tutor
- $65 / h
- 64 ratings
- San Jose , California ( 95127 )
- 18 miles
I have graduated in Modern German Literature, Medieval German Literature and Islamic science with a Master of Arts at the University of Bonn, Germany in July 2004. I acquired a Teaching Certificate of DaF - German as a Foreign Language in March 2004. After my graduation, I taught German (A1-C1), German History from 1945 and Literacy for adults for eight years at various language schools in Bonn. I also was working as an examiner for Zertifikat Deutsch, A1-A2, B2 and Deutsch Test für Zuwander... Read more
Brian
Tutor
- $30 / h
- 50 ratings
- San Jose , California ( 95131 )
- 21 miles
Hi, my name is Brian and I have tutored for the past 6 years! I earned a BA in chemistry and graduated at the top of my department. I am friendly and understand the students individual need. I believe in teaching the students to understand the fundamental concept. By learning the fundamental concept the students will be able to apply it to any scenario. My schedule and prices are very flexible! By creating an environment where I listen and employ mutual interest and personal conversation, I... Read more
Chris
Ivy League educated formal logic and philosophy tutor
- $40 / h
- 746 ratings
- San Jose , California ( 95148 )
- 20 miles
Hi! I have two and a half years as a group and online tutor for introductory biology at De Anza Community College and three years’ experience as a freelance formal logic (propositional and predicate logic) tutor while attending Columbia University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude in May 2018 with a B.A. in philosophy, receiving departmental honors. I have long experience throughout my academic career of writing argumentative and philosophical essays. My expertise are with argument structure, con... Read more
Kashi
Professor of Physics; 25+ Yrs Teaching Collegiate/Pre-Collegiate
- $150 / h
- 79 ratings
- Los Altos , California ( 94024 )
- 20 miles
After parents, I believe teachers have the greatest influence to shape the lives and the future of their students. Education is empowerment and my goal is to have my students believe and achieve this lifelong empowerment. I often share the story of my humble beginnings in rural India with students when I’d have to walk several miles a day to go to the nearest school and how, that early education opened my eyes to the world in ways I could never have imagined, The commitment to learn led me to... Read more
Julie
AP chemistry tutoring
- $130 / h
- 1492 ratings
- Mountain View , California ( 94043 )
- 20 miles
I enjoy helping students in general chemistry, biochemistry, AP chemistry and any other school chemistry test preparation. I hold a B.S. in chemistry and M.S. in biochemistry. Using molecular cloning, I have also conducted research in biochemistry and neuroscience laboratories at UC Riverside and San Diego State University. I have extensive teaching experience in college-level general chemistry, biochemistry and neuroscience from three different universities, as well as experience in tutor... Read more
Diana
Enthusiastic Mathematics Tutor
- $65 / h
- 58 ratings
- Mountain View , California ( 94043 )
- 5 miles
ABOUT ME I believe that the biggest hurdle to overcome with most struggling students is a fear of failure. Let me help you build the confidence you need for success! I'm an Australian high school mathematics teacher, with ten years experience. I'm an enthusiastic teacher, who loves helping students to succeed to the best of their ability, and loves all facets of mathematics. I will teach all levels from middle school mathematics up to college level statistics and calculus. I have extensi... Read more
Svetlana
Chemistry, Math, Physics and Learning Pods Tutor
- $80 / h
- 299 ratings
- Campbell , California ( 95008 )
- 12 miles
I graduated from UC Davis with a degree in chemistry and I have over 10 years of tutoring experience, substituting teaching and working in a group setting at a learning center. I tutor adults and children of all ages. I developed a passion for science early on and want to help others get excited about learning and pursuing careers in STEM. I don’t believe in simply memorizing steps to the problem, therefore I begin with basic concepts to tackle the topic and build on that, as well as apply co... Read more
Colleen
Reading, K-Prep. Specializing: Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities
- $85 / h
- 160 ratings
- Los Gatos , California ( 95030 )
- 0 miles
I hold a master’s degree in teaching, been a certified teacher and have enjoyed working with students for over 30 years. I adore elementary students because they get so excited when they finally understand something they have been struggling over. The children I prepare for Kindergarten begin their education with a sound understanding of the basics and a confidence and enjoyment for learning that brings future success. I identify why students are struggling with reading, then teach strategies... Read more
Alan
Aerospace Engineer, Professional Tutor for Math, English, Test Prep
- $80 / h
- 222 ratings
- Santa Clara , California ( 95051 )
- 10 miles
I was the principal instructor for a major test preparation company for a number of years, and I am certified to teach test prep for the PSAT, ACT, SAT, GMAT, and GRE. For more than ten years, I was an instructor for Math, Reading and Writing for a major after-school education program. As an Aerospace Engineer and Professional Tutor, I am fully qualified to tutor Math from elementary mathematics through Algebra II and Geometry, and Reading and Writing from phonics and grammar through colleg... Read more