(361) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Portola Valley
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Yatit
Top-rated Computer Science and Programming Tutor
- $95 / h
- 47 ratings
- Portola Valley , California ( 94028 )
- 30 miles
I started tutoring while I was still in college around 2012, on and off, but through tutoring I knew education was my calling. As a result, I helped build an educational web app with thousands of registered teachers and students. Helping other students achieve their best potential is something I am deeply passionate about. A better education can open many doors, as it has done for me. Now, I want to be able to do this for my students. When I am not tutoring, I am learning. I'm especially ... Read more
Carissa
Passionate teacher with TESOL & TEFL certification
- $15 / h
- Santa Clara , California ( 95051 )
- 40 miles
My Teaching Philosophy and why I teach English. Teaching is not just Black and White. It's about different shades of learning and colorful ways of teaching. I firmly believe that everyone is capable of learning but for them to learn they need someone to guide them, inspire them and understand them. As I like to say "If it doesn't challenge you, It doesn't change you." I am Tesol Certified, an undergraduate of Education Major in English. I have extensive experience in teaching Adult learne... Read more
Dimislavka
Expert in Mathematics (all topics)
- $15 / h
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94085 )
- 20 miles
I am currently teaching at high school. I have my degree in Mathematics and I enjoy sharing my knowledge with students. Mathematics seems to be very hard for students to understand. What I do in my classes is to try to overcome that "fear" of math in my students mind. Then I do step by step explanation of every problem students have. If something is not clear we go through that part as many times as students need. Let's say that the patience is very important in teaching math. I have tuto... Read more
Sandra
Spanish Tutor for Beginner and Conversational Spanish
- $20 / h
- 5 ratings
- Menlo Park , California ( 94025 )
- 10 miles
I grew up in Lima, Peru and attended a catholic Spanish language school and at 2002, I moved to the US to learn English and American Culture. For the last 15 years I have worked as a nanny for young children and teens and for the last 5 years I have worked with kids and adults, tutoring them in all levels of Spanish, from Spanish 1, all the way to Advanced Conversational Spanish. I attended college in Peru and obtained a degree in Marketing and when I came to the US, I attended Cañada Col... Read more
Emily
B.S from Fudan University, Ph.D Gradaute, loves to teach Math.
- $20 / h
- Palo Alto , California ( 94306 )
- 2 miles
I am an experienced teacher, passionate about tutoring my students. I believe a good tutor can be a life model for the students. They not only teach the knowledge to the students, but also teach the students how to think and how to form a good learning habit. These will be the invaluable assets for the students life. I love solving Math problems during leisure time. I'm living my dream to be a tutor. I've been tutoring AMC-8, Pre-algebra, Algebra I, Geometry Honor, Algebra II/Trigonometry H... Read more
Ashish
iOS Developer (A Swift Lover)
- $20 / h
- Pescadero , California ( 94060 )
- 20 miles
I am a iOS developer, and I am a a resourceful, flexible individual. I have earned my bachelor of Technology (Computer Science) degree from the National Institute of technology, in Kurukshetra, India. I am a software engineer (iOS technology) and Working in Multi National Companies whose role is to building large complex models and implement with extremely optimised ways in iOS apps. I have expertise in: iOS development; Data Structures and Algorithms; OOPs; and building dynamics UI and wo... 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
Jake
Teaching is my passion!!!!!
- $20 / h
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94086 )
- 20 miles
I have always been keen in doing research work and teaching in the field of botany. With a total of 3+ years of tutoring more than 200 students so far, for tests like SAT/ACT and college exams, I can take on almost any challenging teaching position. My extensive research into the various pedagogical styles of tutoring has helped my students a lot in the past. My first teaching assignment was when I was in college. I taught classes for students appearing for high school exams (botany and zool... Read more
Ansha
SFSU Teaching Credential Student
- $25 / h
- Saratoga , California ( 95070 )
- 30 miles
I am currently a graduate student at San Francisco State University working towards my teaching credential and masters. I have a substitute permit and work within the Palo Alto and Milpitas Unified school districts. My strongest subjects are math and English, but I am able to help your child in subjects outside of that as well. My main goal is to create a fun environment that allows each child to feel comfortable working with me in order to succeed.... Read more
Zeqing
A smart, energetic, young, and patient tutor
- $25 / h
- Sunnyvale , California ( 94089 )
- 20 miles
I just graduated and have B.S. degrees in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from University of California, San Diego. While in college, I was actively involved in school organizations where I participated in academic researches and school tutor programs. I also had almost two years of private tutoring experience with subjects including Math (Algebra, Calculus), Chemistry, Physics. During tutor time, I mainly go over the class contents in details and help finish school works. If you... Read more
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