(107) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Sparks
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Christopher
Harvard grad with perfect SAT & ACT who coaches to top results
I mainly offer two services: test prep and college counseling. TEST PREP: I obtained perfect scores on both the SAT and the ACT, as well as 99th percentile results on the PSAT, GRE, and LSAT. I aim to help students maximize their performance on test day through a combination of analytics, neuroscience, and psychology. My lesson plan is tailored for each student, and my approach is highly interactive. And the results speak for themselves; my students' score gains regularly triple or quadrup... Read more
Nelson
iOS App Development Tutor
I graduated from University of Nevada, Reno with a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and a minor in electrical engineering. I was a math/physics/engineering tutor at my university for about two years, and an academic grader for an introductory programming/scripting course for engineering students for over a year. After working in the industry for 2-3 years, I decided to pursue iOS development. I’ve been an iOS developer now for ~2 years and have built applications from Minimum Viable P... Read more
Kevin
Experienced College Professor with PhD in Philosophy
I hold a PhD in philosophy from Boston College and a BA from Missouri State University. For more than five years, I have designed and taught philosophy courses at universities around the world. My specialization is history of philosophy (ancient, modern, contemporary continental), but no matter the area or author, I have experience helping students express themselves and write cogent essays in philosophy. I am happy to help students in introductory courses on any philosophical topic, or to s... Read more
Keith
Experienced AP and General Chem tutor with Ph.D. in Chemistry
I have over 30 years experience teaching chemistry at the high school and community college levels, including 10 years experience teaching AP Chemistry at Sage Ridge School in Reno, NV. I love teaching chemistry, especially one-on-one in a tutoring environment. Over the years I have developed an ability to explain chemistry concepts so that my students can understand them and I take great pride and joy in their success! B. S. Chemistry, University of California, San Diego M. A. Chemistr... Read more
Matthew
Knowledgeable Math Tutor
My foundation for my passion for instructing others began in Boy Scouts where I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. It was there that I realized how rewarding it is to share and teach difficult to grasp skills to others. My helpful style of instruction was recognized by leadership and I was selected to lead the troop's training program for 2 terms. I am a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno having completed my Electrical Engineering degree. I completed my math courses where I excelled... Read more
Jessica
Expert Science and Math Tutor. Award-winning educator.
I am a state credentialed and Nationally Board certified science and math teacher. I have 12 years classroom teaching experience in Physics, AP Physics (all types) and a variety of math subjects. I have 20 years tutoring experience from elementary to college level. I love tutoring because I get to see the growth in my students- growth that I make possible. Every student has unique needs, and I am skilled in meeting every individual where they are at and moving them to the next level. As the ... Read more
Gus
Passionate Writer and Tutor
My name is Gus, and I am a freshman at the University of Nevada, Reno pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. I started attending community college in middle school, so I have vast experience with navigating college courses and collaborating with students of all ages. I currently have an overall college GPA of 3.897. I graduated high school in May of 2023 with an Advanced Honors Diploma and a 5.123 GPA. Throughout my academic career, I have taken many AP and honors courses, pa... Read more
Soo
Stanford/Yale Double Masters Grad - Math/Stats/EE/GRE/GMAT/AP Tutoring
I have an Undergraduate degree in Engineering and 2 Masters degrees in the subjects of Electrical Engineering and Statistics from Stanford University and Yale University respectively. I believe the most salient part to being a great tutor is patience and understanding. There is no subject too difficult to grasp if explained clearly and well in an understanding manner. That was my most important takeaway of my stint as a Teaching Assistant and Student at both Stanford and Yale. It requires har... Read more
Lynni
French Tutor Specializing in Conversation and Grammar Review Test Prep
Bonjour! I'm Lynni, and I have taught French at the University of Nevada - Reno for over 20 years. At UNR, I have taught all levels of Introductory and Intermediate French, plus French Conversation and French for Business. I emphasize the four aspects of language learning (speaking, reading, writing, comprehension) and I include French Culture in my lessons. I have also tutored adults, high school and college students for over 15 years and tailor my lessons to students' specific needs, re... Read more
Gina
Well Rounded Tutor Specializing in the Earth Sciences and Writing
Hi! My name is Gina. I have a bachelor's degree in Physical Geology and master's degree in Geology. My specialties are volcanology (the study of volcanoes), petrology and geochemistry (the chemistry of rocks). Petrology is the study of the origin and composition of rocks and that's where the geochemistry comes in. I enjoy teaching and have a lot of experience working with students. I am currently a teacher with Truckee Meadow Community College's Community (Adult) Education program. W... Read more
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