(361) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Portola Valley
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Soumendra
Learn and Enjoy Math-Phy-CS-EE
- $75 / h
- 6 ratings
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94086 )
- 10 miles
Welcome to my page. I have an MS degree in Electrical Engineering, with focus on Mixed Signal IC designing, from San Jose State University. I also have a BS degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur - a university that is known widely for a tough joint entrance examination, testing students on their understanding of the fundamental concepts of physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Ever since I received my baccalaureate degree in 1996, ... Read more
Mithu
Passionate about teaching Chemistry and Biology
- $60 / h
- 21 ratings
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94089 )
- 10 miles
During my school days I was fascinated by the world of chemistry, different colors of compounds, their constitution, and the principles behind so many chemical reactions which are in fact taking place within our body! My intense passion for chemistry inspired me to take a chemistry honors course (for my Bachelor's degree). It involved a lot of laboratory work in organic, physical and inorganic chemistry. Sometimes it was very tough, but it was fun, too. I passed my Bachelor's degree in Chemis... Read more
Paul
Organic and General Chemistry Tutor
- $60 / h
- 64 ratings
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94087 )
- 8 miles
I received my Chemistry BS with a physics minor at San Jose State University, and a Chemistry PhD at UC Berkeley. I was a graduate student instructor for organic 3A and 112 lecture and lab courses at UCB. I am an accomplished organic, polymer, and materials industrial researcher, having worked at both GE Global Research and Momentive Performance Materials, and Silicon Valley startups. I am adept at practical interpretations and real world use of chemistry. I have strong UC system organic ch... Read more
Masato
Experienced and Versatile Tutor
- $65 / h
- 481 ratings
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94087 )
- 10 miles
I am native Japanese, born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. I graduated from the University of Tokyo and have an M.S. from a U.S. university. I have tutored elementary school to college students and business professionals. I am familiar with AP requirements and Japanese language proficiency tests. I tutored students from the Ivy League, Stanford, UCs and Foothill College. I have extensive experience in representing U.S. companies to Japanese customers and vice versa. I am proficient in written and... Read more
Ying
Native Chinese, Teaching Chinese calligrahy
- $60 / h
- 41 ratings
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94086 )
- 5 miles
Greetings! Before moving to the US, I was a professor at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. During that time, I taught Chinese to visiting American professors. It was then I first discovered the joy of teaching Chinese. I then spent the next decade working as an engineer in Silicon Valley. Though teaching hasn’t been my full time job, I’ve always volunteered my nights and weekends to teaching kids in Chinese schools. In addition to oral and written Chines... Read more
David
Python and general computer skills
- $69 / h
- 102 ratings
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94087 )
- 18 miles
I've tutored students formally in math, English, and computing, as well as informally in a variety of topics. I have degrees in technical writing, communications, and computer science, with an emphasis on computing and technology. I can explain difficult concepts in a clear, straightforward fashion. My lessons on any given topic have a strong focus on what I found helpful when I was learning that topic, with minimal fluff. I also make sure that "okay, I understand" means more than "yes, I ... Read more
Arthur
Ivy League Physics and Math Tutor
- $90 / h
- 5 ratings
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94087 )
- 20 miles
I've been tutoring Physics and Math since 2008, while a college student at Columbia University, and continued through my graduate years at University of Pennsylvania. I've tutored fellow college students, post-bac students, as well as middle and high school students, mostly in Mathematics and Physics. Tutoring has been a great way for me to work individually with my students to better know their needs, and to cater to their unique approaches to the subjects. It also allows me to be more crea... Read more
John
Passionate about teaching and learning
- $90 / h
- 28 ratings
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94086 )
- 15 miles
I moved to Sunnyvale after accepting a job at a startup here developing new battery materials. I came up here from Pasadena where I worked as a post doc and staff scientist at the California Institute of Technology. I have a PhD in Physics from Dalhousie University with more than five years (1000's of hours) of experience teaching high school and university level physics in a one-on-one or group setting. I am here to help with physics and calculus assignments or test prep and have experienc... Read more
Quacy
Effective Written & Verbal Communication Coach, Proofreader & Aid
- $40 / h
- 1 rating
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94089 )
- 15 miles
I am a decisive, action-oriented and result driven professional offering 4+ years of operational experience with the last two and a half years focused on marketing concepts as a recent San Jose State University graduate. My time in college and as a Management Trainee at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, have helped me develop outstanding talents in team building, team consensus, budget management, account and customer relationship management, delegation, presenting social justice workshops and organizat... Read more
Priya
Recent Neuroscience grad that is applying to med school!
- $40 / h
- 24 ratings
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94086 )
- 20 miles
Hi all! It's great to meet you! My name is Priya, and I would like to get the opportunity to know you as your tutor! In high school, I took a lot of AP courses which built my work ethic and drive for learning. It paid off as CollegeBoard recognized me as an AP Scholar with Distinction in 2011 and 2012! I was in the Top 15 students of my graduating class. After I graduated high school, I tutored at Mathnasium. I worked with students of various ages and ranges on strengthening their math abil... Read more
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