(361) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Portola Valley
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Chester
Former College Prof with Math PhD
- $40 / h
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94085 )
- 20 miles
I double majored in Math and Computer Science in college and did my PhD in Math. In college, I was a peer tutor in the math department for all 4 years; in grad school, I taught 7 semesters of calculus and differential equations and consistently logged 90-100 hours of private one-on-one tutoring every semester. Many students believe that if they've only been taught to hammer nails, saw wood, drill holes, and paint, then those are the only "allowed" questions on a test - asking them to build... Read more
Kiernan
Experienced Chess & Math Tutor, Specializing in K-8
- $40 / h
- 1 rating
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94086 )
- 15 miles
Hey everyone! My name is Kiernan and I am an educator based out of the Bay Area in California. I received my Bachelors degree from Northwestern University and since then, I have been tutoring and teaching children of all ages in both chess and math. I have been playing chess for the past 23 years and have a USCF rating of 1700. I have competed in over 100 tournaments nationally. Having been both a chess student and a chess teacher, I believe that I will be able to create a specialized less... Read more
Ashwin
Math Tutor - Recent UCSB Graduate
- $100 / h
- 1 rating
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94086 )
- 20 miles
Hi! My name is Ashwin. I'm a recent graduate from UC Santa Barbara (December 2022) with a major in Financial Math and Statistics. I'm originally from Southern California, but am currently living in the Bay Area for my full-time job as a Financial Analyst. I'm offering my services as a math tutor at K-12 and college levels, so please reach out if you're interested! I have experience tutoring Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, as well as various college-level math and statistics course... Read more
Harlan
Blender to Unreal Engine game development pipeline.
- $70 / h
- 259 ratings
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94087 )
- 15 miles
Hey! I work in indie video game development. I provide tutoring in blender and unreal engine and just about every other relevant software that can be used in the video game development pipeline. (Ask about other software tutoring) I enjoy teaching others my hobby as it is my dream job. I would like to help students realize the potential they may not even know they had in this field. I teach modeling, texturing, lighting , rigging, animation, sculpting and texture painting in blender and b... Read more
Megan
UCSB Physics Graduate For Math and Physics Tutoring
- $80 / h
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94087 )
- 15 miles
Hi, I'm Megan! I graduated from the Honors Program of the University of California, Santa Barbara in June 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in physics and a minor in astronomy. I realized that I have a passion for teaching when in high school I was asked by my math teacher to help tutor other students who were taking subjects from Pre-Algebra through Trigonometry. In addition to peer tutoring for two years, I also started working at Camp Galileo, a summer camp with the goal of teaching children... Read more
Rhea
Language Learning with Rhea
- $90 / h
- 3 ratings
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94086 )
- 10 miles
Hello! Bonjour! Hola! My name is Rhea S. and I am a language educator with 10+ years of experience. I am a polyglot speaking 8 languages out of which I teach French, English, Spanish, Hindi and Novice Mandarin. Ever since I was in kindergarten, I've wanted to teach. All the educators and tutors in my life have had such an incredible impact that it only motivated me further to be as inspiring to my students like they were to me. My passion for learning languages began in 2008 and it only deepe... Read more
Hubert
CPA with Expertise in Accounting and Excel
- $65 / h
- 1 rating
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94085 )
- 15 miles
My name is Hubert, and I have worked as an accountant for the past 8+ years. I'm an active CPA and scored an average of 89 across all four parts of the licensing exam. I earned a dual degree in accounting and information systems from University of Maryland, College Park, and graduated with a 3.945 GPA (magna cum laude). I enjoy helping others and simplifying course material. I bring two years of experience serving as a teaching assistant scholar with Robert H. Smith School's department of Acc... Read more
Arushi
Math and College Essay Tutor
- $35 / h
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94087 )
- 20 miles
Hi all! I'm Arushi, and I'm currently a freshman at the University of Maryland, pursuing a degree in computer science. Previously, I have tutored middle school and high school students, and I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know how they learn while guiding and teaching them. In high school, I took coursework that included 9 APs and served as the president of a community service club, which gave me further experience in working with other students of all ages. I graduated high school with... Read more
Sean
Passionate Life Long Learner and Technology Professional
- $50 / h
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94085 )
- 20 miles
Hello, I'm Sean, a multifaceted technology professional with a deep passion for education and a commitment to empowering individuals. Holding degrees in Finance and Economics from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, I bring a strong academic foundation to my role as a tutor. As a tutor, I offer more than just subject expertise; I provide a holistic approach to learning. My diverse skill set, coupled with a genuine passion for making a positive im... Read more
Wanwan
Inspiring, patient and fun tutor in math and physics!
- $70 / h
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94087 )
- 20 miles
Hello! My name is Wanwan. I teach any math and physics topics: algebra, geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, probability and statistics, SAT/ACT math, AMC 8/10/12; Physics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C, etc. I teach students adaptively, inspire them from simple examples, guide them through the thinking process, solidify their foundations of knowledge and improve their problem solving skills. I listen to students carefully and specifically address the points in the areas they have m... Read more
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