(361) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Portola Valley
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Smit
Grade 5 to College Math + Test Prep (SAT, ACT, TEAS, TSI, GED, ASVAB)
- $85 / h
- Santa Clara , California ( 95050 )
- 40 miles
My name is Smit. I have completed my undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Santa Clara University. I have 7+ years of experience tutoring mathematics from elementary school all the way through the collegiate level. I have tutored subjects ranging from arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, to calculus and differential equations. I began tutoring my younger siblings in these subjects when they had trouble themselves. I even began attending review sessions to help my teacher explain topics to ot... Read more
Emmanuel
Advance English tutor for writing, reading, analysis and rhetoric
- $100 / h
- Santa Clara , California ( 95050 )
- 30 miles
I am a passionate educator with over 15 years of experience teaching college and adult learning students. My college-level courses covered subjects from College Prep English, Basic College English, English literature, poetry, rhetoric, business, Queer Studies, and all the way to Graduate level classes. I find it extremely rewarding when my students can understand complex ideas, and after working with me, they feel accomplished. Working one-on-one is a special kind of teaching since you really... Read more
Rachel
Knowledgeable Proofreader, College Application and Personal Statement
- $35 / h
- 22 ratings
- Santa Clara , California ( 95051 )
- 0 miles
I am currently pursuing a B.A. in English with a double minor in Professional Writing and Education at UC Davis. I am caring and patient and am willing to go the extra mile to help my peers succeed. I specialize in tutoring reading and writing to elementary/middle school students as well as proofreading/editing UC College Essay Applications. I have 6+ years tutoring and teaching students how to effectively read and improve their writing skills. Having finished my own applications, I have ... Read more
Damien
Math/SAT/ACT tutor - PhD / Stanford Post Doc Alumni
- $125 / h
- Santa Clara , California ( 95051 )
- 15 miles
I am a graduate from one of the 3 best engineering schools in France, with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering for which I earned national and international awards, with around 20 journal articles/proceeding/conference papers published. Since a little child, inspired by my mum who is a teacher, I am passionate about tutoring and helping classmate improving their understanding. From elementary school, where I helped friends improve their reading/writing skills, to Stanford where I was a Teachin... Read more
Subha
Experienced Teacher with 5+ Years of Expertise Providing Comprehe
- $70 / h
- Santa Clara , California ( 95051 )
- 20 miles
I am an experienced finance teacher with a strong background in finance and accounting. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance and a Master's degree in Finance . In addition, I am a certified CFA and have completed various professional development courses in finance and accounting. With over 5 years of tutoring and teaching experience, I have developed effective teaching methods and approaches that have helped my students achieve academic success. My teaching style is tailored to each stude... Read more
Esther
UCSB Student For English and Math Tutoring
- $100 / h
- 1 rating
- Santa Clara , California ( 95051 )
- 0 miles
Hi! I'm Esther. I'm studying econ & accounting at UC Santa Barbara. I’ve had 2+ years of experience being a volunteer online tutor for multiple subjects from 1st-12th grade. Not only have I created individualized lesson plans for students to get ahead in school but also assisted students in developing study skills and provided homework help for those struggling in school. I've had 30+ hours of experience ESL online tutoring 1:1 for elementary students in vocab, reading comprehension, gram... Read more
Nini
Land job in tech product and mgmt consulting - Harvard/Wharton tutor
- $180 / h
- 3 ratings
- Santa Clara , California ( 95051 )
- 20 miles
My mission is to help you land your dream job in tech product management and management consulting. I tutor students on how to navigate the complex and rigorous recruiting process. I help end-to-end from starting your search to succeeding at your job and everything in between such as networking, applying, interview prep, real interviews, landing offers, and navigating career success for these roles. When I was an undergrad at Harvard and a board director of the Harvard College Consult... Read more
Jay
(Pre) Calculus, AP Calculus AB & BC
- $20 / h
- Santa Clara , California ( 95054 )
- 5 miles
I have a strong background in math with AP Calc AB: 5, AP Calc BC: 5, AP Stat 5, Math 800, and a College Linear Algebra course with an A+. I passed both 2022&2023 American Mathematics Competitions(AMC 12), qualifying for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination(AIME) twice. Awarded 2023 AMC 12 distinction( scored 115.5) and scored 7 on the 2024 AIME. As the school math team member, I competed in local competitions such as the Stanford Math Tournament and Berkely Math Tournament wit... Read more
Jeff
Patient Creative Teacher/Coach for math/science/learning strategies
- $85 / h
- 8 ratings
- San Mateo , California ( 94401 )
- 10 miles
Hi, I am a teacher and coach who has a lot of experience working with education in all age brackets. I am credentialed in science and PE, have taught math, science, kinesiology, and fitness for schools and private workshops from ages 5 through adult. I am enthusiastic about teaching - having raised my district test results for my classes, and use a variety of teaching styles to appeal to my students. I have taught at independent and public schools, as well as university level courses.... Read more
Sheila
Comprehension-Oriented Tutoring for Elementary-School Subjects
- $50 / h
- 36 ratings
- San Mateo , California ( 94402 )
- 5 miles
I am a former K-8 teacher who is highly skilled in the teaching of all elementary-school subject matter. My tutoring is oriented around first discovering the place where the student's understanding is temporarily blocked, and then finding creative ways to break through that blockage so that the student truly understands the subject and his/her natural abilities are revealed and promoted. I have accomplished my objective as a tutor only when the student no longer needs me to succeed in the are... Read more
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