(361) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Portola Valley
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Dev
demystify math!
- $75 / h
- 616 ratings
- Newark , California ( 94560 )
- 10 miles
The key to math is the world of possibility it opens up. Since we're talking about simple, but elusive concepts based on the real world, I stress putting logical ideas together and understanding how to express the meaning of mathematics in accessible ways. Numbers, calculations, and variables are just some of tools we can utilize, and math is the canvas -- the language -- between the tools. About Me: -------------- National AP Scholar (2000), National Merit Scholar (2000) before attendi... Read more
Susan
Experienced High School English Tutor with TESOL Certification
- $60 / h
- 44 ratings
- Newark , California ( 94560 )
- 6 miles
Our Running a private school in our home for over 15 years enabled our own four children--and numerous other children- to reach their academic potential. Our oldest son graduated from our school, became a Fulbright Scholar, and is now a History Professor at a University in Virginia. I personally have tutored/taught American History, English Grammar and Composition, Spanish, and Biology, and more recently ESL. I've had the joyful privilege of teaching these subjects to Jr/Sr High students, ... Read more
Mostafa
Mostafa D. Newark, CA
- $30 / h
- Newark , California ( 94560 )
- 20 miles
Hey, my name is Mostafa D. I am a college student currently enrolled in Ohlone College. Learning, teaching, and helping others is a deep passion of mine. I have much experience with regards to English language studies, reading and writing, as well as Arabic language and religious studies. I have experience with teaching Arabic language and Qur'an studies, as well as helping out friends and family with English, especially with proofreading written works. The things I most love about tutoring i... Read more
Mark
Software Engineer looking to Tutor Others
- $65 / h
- Newark , California ( 94560 )
- 25 miles
I love teaching people. I love helping people excel in areas they once found challenging. I take pride in helping someone reach their potential. I have always found helping others rewarding. I have taught children and adults in the subjects of computer science, computers, math, chemistry, biology, reading, and martial arts. I am very patient when helping others learn. I try to figure out how someone thinks and help them learn using customized lesson plans to fit their particular needs. I c... Read more
Maria
Experienced tutor in High School and College Math
- $30 / h
- 3 ratings
- Newark , California ( 94560 )
- 20 miles
As a private tutor, I have worked with students from Elementary to College level in Math Subjects, I help students complete their homework assignments, created lesson plans, review worksheets, and practice tests to prepare students for weekly tests. I have experience mainly teaching students math subjects, I have worked mainly as tutor for college students. I actually love numbers, and I find it enjoyable to be able to teach students to be able to solve complicated math problems. I have my... Read more
Hurjade
Chinese Tutor (Traditional/Simplified) --- UC Berkeley Graduate
- $40 / h
- Newark , California ( 94560 )
- 30 miles
Let me make (Mandarin) Chinese simple for you! Growing up, my family spoke strictly Chinese and I was put into a private institution to learn to read and write (Traditional/Simplified) in Chinese. Over the years, I have won many awards in Chinese poetry, speech, essay, and handwriting contests. I took 19 consecutive years of Chinese language and in college I studied Chinese literature and poetry. I am a passionate teacher of beginning, intermediate, and advance Chinese language. I can help s... Read more
Paige
Math Tools For Success - Its the Thought That Counts!
- $85 / h
- 410 ratings
- Newark , California ( 94560 )
- 15 miles
Don't let a math class keep you from achieving your goals--let me help! I am a grad student in Mathematics, currently taking a break from classes. I also have a B.S. in Secondary Math Education. Although I am very skilled at many different types of math, more importantly I am very able to help YOU become skilled in the math understanding that is important to your goals. I have worked with math students for 15 years now, helping in many different areas including: homework help, test prepara... Read more
Marianne
Experienced French native tutor - All levels
- $100 / h
- Newark , California ( 94560 )
- 20 miles
I am French-American, born and raised in France. I hold a Masters in International Relations from the Universite Lyon 3, Jean Moulin and a Masters in Urban Development in Developing Countries from Sciences Po Rennes, France. I have taught business French to adults in Paris, Istanbul, Washington DC and Columbus IN. I currently teach French 3/4 and AP French in an independant high school in Palo Alto. I love to see students thrive and become proficient in French. I have prior experience teac... Read more
Ada
Economics PhD. , Industry Veterans
- $60 / h
- Newark , California ( 94560 )
- 10 miles
I tutored and taught undergraduate and graduate students on Math, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and etc. during my PhD program when I was at Northeastern University. I had the tutoring and teaching experience for more than 7 years. I love tutoring because I am given the opportunity to help the learner achieve their best and share my knowledge and understanding as well as the lesson with learner, which can help them to avoid the detour and learn efficiently. It's exciting to see a learner ... Read more
Ranganathan
Engineer,Traveler,Passionate about seeking and sharing knowledge
- $60 / h
- Newark , California ( 94560 )
- 30 miles
I graduated from IIT Madras in India in Electrical Engineering in the top 3 of my class. In order to get into the IITs, we have to take a nationwide Joint Entrance Exam and the selection rate when I took it was close to 2%. I graduated with a Masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) from University of California at Santa Barbara for which I received a fellowship from the ECE Department. After working for 4 years in Boston, I graduated with a Masters in Computer Science (minor i... Read more
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