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Justin

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Justin

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

College CS courses ramp up fast — suddenly students are expected to analyze algorithm runtime, implement trees and graphs, and reason about computational complexity. Justin's PhD work in computational mathematics at the University of Chicago gave him deep fluency with these concepts, and he unpacks ...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics

University of Chicago

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33
Isabella

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Isabella

Current Grad Student, Operations Research
Isabella's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

College CS ramps up fast — one week it's asymptotic analysis, the next it's graph algorithms or dynamic programming — and Isabella's experience TA'ing these courses at MIT means she knows the exact jumps that trip students up. She connects abstract concepts like Big-O notation and recursion trees to...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies)

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Current Grad Student, Operations Research

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Noah

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Noah

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Noah's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Middle School Math
Calculus

College-level CS ramps up quickly — one week it's linked lists, the next it's graph traversal or dynamic programming. Noah graduated from Duke's CS program and is currently in a Cybersecurity master's program, so he's recently navigated the exact coursework his students are tackling. He's especially...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Test Scores
ACT
34
Daniel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Daniel

Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry

Biomedical engineering at Rice means Daniel writes code that actually does something — processing neural data, modeling biological systems, implementing algorithms that solve real problems. That applied perspective makes him especially effective at teaching data structures, object-oriented design, a...

Education

Rice University

Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Allison

Certified Tutor

Allison

Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Allison's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

College CS courses ramp up fast — suddenly it's not just writing code but analyzing algorithmic complexity, implementing data structures from scratch, and reasoning about correctness. Allison completed this progression at Dartmouth and tackles the conceptual leaps that textbooks gloss over, whether ...

Education

Dartmouth College

Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science

Test Scores
ACT
34
Florence

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Florence

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Florence's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Statistics
Pre-Calculus

Three teaching assistant roles at Duke — spanning databases, electromagnetics, and network architecture — have given Florence a front-row view of where college CS students get stuck. She tackles topics like query optimization, data structures, and systems-level networking with the practical fluency ...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36
Jonathan

Certified Tutor

Jonathan

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering and Computer Science
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

College CS ramps up fast — one week it's Big-O analysis, the next it's graph traversal or dynamic programming. Jonathan is working through that same curriculum at Cornell right now, which means he knows exactly where the tricky conceptual jumps are and how to explain them before a student gets lost....

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
ACT
34
Kashish

Certified Tutor

Kashish

Bachelor of Science, Engineering
Kashish's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic
Competition Math

Studying engineering at Brown, Kashish tackles the computer science coursework that overlaps heavily with intro CS curricula — data structures, algorithm analysis, and programming logic. She breaks down concepts like recursion and Big-O notation by connecting them to the engineering applications whe...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor of Science, Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
34
Rhamy

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Rhamy

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering, General
Rhamy's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Middle School Math

College CS ramps up quickly once you hit algorithm design, time complexity, and data structure implementation. Rhamy's Vanderbilt computer engineering coursework means he's recently worked through these exact problem sets, and he explains tricky topics like graph traversal and dynamic programming by...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering, General

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Michael

Certified Tutor

Michael

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

College CS courses ramp up fast once you hit algorithm analysis, graph traversal, and complexity proofs. Michael's B.S. in Computer Science from UCLA means he's worked through these topics rigorously and can unpack the math behind why a hash table lookup beats a linear search. He connects discrete m...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1560

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Anna

Middle School Math Tutor • +49 Subjects

I am very passionate about teaching material in a way that works with each student's personal learning needs and making sure that they understand the material at its core, not just how to answer a test question. Because I majored in Neuroscience, I have expertise in a wide range of sciences, as Neuroscience is a very interdisciplinary subject. I have also had extensive experience in Computer Science. Outside of Neuroscience, I devoted a lot of time to studying the humanities. I even started a blog my junior year as an outlet to further pursue these academic interests! As a result, I also enjoy tutoring in Literature, English, and Writing. Hobbies: art, books, reading, music, writing

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June

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +59 Subjects

I'm an electrical engineering major at Brown University with interests in neuroscience, linguistics, and robotics, among other things. I've always loved learning, and my curiosity has led me through numerous subject areas. I constantly seek to apply my classroom learning in practical situations. For example, I have conducted research on dementia using electrophysiology in a mollusk model. I participate in hackathons and robotics challenges that test not only my programming ability but also my hardware skills as a tinkerer. My engineering pursuits require a strong foundation in mathematics, my interest in the life sciences calls for a myriad of memorization techniques, and my participation in the academic world at large reminds me daily of the importance of sharp writing skills. I hope to share some of these things, both content and technique, with my students. Though I will make sure that they can come away from each session armed with the skills needed to take on the modern education system, I also hope that they will take with them some appreciation for learning itself.

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Brice

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +47 Subjects

I am an undergraduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and I have tutored students since my early high school years. I've had experience instructing and guiding a variety of students, from young middle schoolers taking their first steps into the world of computer programming to my own peers struggling with their calculus exams. Over the past year alone, I've worked with over 30 students, spending several hours each day to help them stay up to speed on their schoolwork. I specialize in many areas of math as well as computer science, biology and physics. When tutoring students, I draw on my own experience with learning the material to identify and address the obstacles they face. I believe that promoting a deeper level of understanding of the subject, as opposed to merely teaching to the test or problem set, will enable students to excel in the long-term. Hobbies: reading, music, writing, art, books

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Julie

12th Grade math Tutor • +83 Subjects

I am a rising junior at Princeton University pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy with a certificate in Statistics and Machine Learning. I am highly passionate about education: during the academic year, I serve as a volunteer tutor for the Petey Greene Program, which provides educational assistance to those incarcerated in New Jersey prisons; after graduation, I hope to work toward becoming a high school mathematics teacher. This summer, I am interning part-time at IntegrateNYC4me, a nonprofit that seeks to integrate New York schools. I believe that quality educational opportunities should be accessible to all, and I hope to dedicate my career toward realizing this vision!

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Wesley

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +72 Subjects

I am currently a graduate student at Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester conducting research in Biophysical Chemistry. I recently graduated in June 2017 from the University of California - Irvine with two Bachelor degrees. One was in Biomedical Engineering and the other was in Materials Science and Engineering. With two engineering degrees, I feel comfortable working with students in all realms of Math and Science.

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Jack

Middle School Math Tutor • +33 Subjects

I am currently a student at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursuing a degree in Computer Science. I not only am incredibly passionate about programming and computer science, but about math and learning in general. I have experience teaching people young and old about computers and the way the work in depth. I love meeting new people and finding out the way they think so I can better serve them as a teacher.

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Anders

Calculus Tutor • +33 Subjects

I'm an experienced senior software engineer with special interest in teaching math, computer science, software engineering and machine learning.

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Eric

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +27 Subjects

I am currently a freshman at Washington University in St. Louis majoring in computer science. In the future I plan on either working on cybersecurity or game design. While studying at Washington University, I am also on the football team and help watch over the weight room in the athletic complex. I am originally from Minnesota, and I have spent years working with kids ranging from 5th grade all the way up to high school. Whether it be tutoring or coaching, I find it so rewarding to see how much progress that anyone can make through the course of working hard and having fun doing it. When I tutor, I believe that being engaged is vital to learning. I am passionate about math and science, and love tutoring anyone in algebra and computer science. I enjoy solving logical puzzles, and I treat algebra the same way. I firmly believe that anyone can learn math and science, and have fun doing it. When I am not tutoring or studying, I enjoy football and lacrosse, as well as following all Minnesota teams.

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Milan

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +48 Subjects

Hobbies: books, photography, reading, music, writing, art

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Alan

Geometry Tutor • +20 Subjects

I am a graduate of Boston Latin School and MIT. I have loved math and science since I was a child, and I loved my time at MIT, earning a BS in Materials Science, a PhD in Materials Science, and doing post doctoral work there. After leaving that academic world, I was drawn to software engineering and started my own software consulting business, which I have run for many years. I found that tutoring my sons and daughters and other young people in math has been very rewarding and that my enthusiasm for math and science can be infectious. My approach to instruction is to determine quickly what issues prevent the student from understanding the material and to work in a supportive and guided manner to help the student achieve success. Nothing makes me happier than helping a student to gain confidence by mastering a topic they were having trouble with. I love music, mostly jazz and rock, a love I got from my parents. I read science fiction, and do Tai Chi, and am working towards becoming an instructor, which is another form of tutoring as I see it. I am an Eagle Scout, and for many years, I have mentored young men who are working on attaining that rank. I volunteer to help the seniors in my home town with electronic device problems in their homes. I believe that a good education is the foundation for success in life. I like to think I've motivated and encouraged many young minds to achieve success.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Debugging is as much about methodology as it is about finding errors. A tutor can teach you systematic approaches like using print statements strategically, understanding stack traces, and using debuggers to step through code line-by-line. They'll help you develop the problem-solving mindset to isolate variables, test hypotheses about where bugs originate, and avoid common pitfalls like assuming your logic is correct when the real issue is a typo or off-by-one error. This hands-on practice accelerates your ability to independently troubleshoot code.

Syntax is the grammar of a language—how you write statements correctly—while logic is the algorithm and reasoning behind what you're trying to accomplish. Many students can memorize syntax but struggle to think through algorithmic problems or translate ideas into code structure. A tutor focuses on strengthening your logical thinking through pseudocode, flowcharts, and step-by-step problem decomposition before diving into language-specific syntax. This foundation makes learning new languages much easier and prevents you from getting stuck on "how do I write this" when the real challenge is "what approach solves this problem."

Data structures like arrays, linked lists, trees, and hash tables are abstract concepts that are hard to visualize without hands-on practice. Students often memorize definitions but can't identify when to use a particular structure or implement it correctly. A tutor walks you through concrete examples, helps you trace through operations (insertion, deletion, traversal), and builds intuition for trade-offs like speed versus memory. By implementing these structures from scratch and solving problems that require choosing the right data structure, you develop the deeper understanding needed for technical interviews and real-world coding.

Assignment completion focuses on getting the right answer; project-based tutoring focuses on the entire development process. A tutor guides you through planning a project's architecture, breaking it into manageable components, writing clean code, testing your work, and refactoring based on feedback. Whether you're building a web application, game, or data analysis tool, you learn software engineering practices like version control, code organization, and debugging in context. This approach bridges the gap between isolated coding exercises and the real problem-solving you'll do in internships or professional roles.

Effective code review goes beyond "does it work"—it examines readability, efficiency, and design patterns. A tutor reviews your code for clarity (naming, comments, structure), algorithmic efficiency (time and space complexity), and adherence to best practices for your language or framework. They'll point out where you're reinventing the wheel instead of using built-in functions, where your logic could be simplified, and where edge cases might cause failures. This feedback loop is invaluable because you learn not just to solve problems, but to solve them well—a skill that separates competent programmers from strong ones.

Computer science has many specializations—web development, data science, systems programming, game development—each requiring different foundational skills and tools. A tutor can help you identify your interests and build a focused learning path rather than trying to master everything. For example, a web development path emphasizes front-end and back-end frameworks, while data science prioritizes statistical thinking and libraries like NumPy and Pandas. By tailoring your practice problems, projects, and deeper dives to your goals, you develop expertise faster and stay motivated knowing how each skill connects to your target career.

Algorithmic thinking is the ability to break down complex problems into steps and recognize patterns you've seen before. Tutors help you build this skill by working through progressively harder problems, teaching you to identify problem categories (sorting, searching, dynamic programming, graph traversal), and practicing the thought process of approaching an unfamiliar problem. Rather than memorizing solutions, you learn frameworks like "what's the brute force approach, and how can I optimize it?" and "what data structure makes this more efficient?" Regular practice with a tutor who can ask guiding questions—instead of just giving you answers—develops the intuition you need to tackle interview problems and real-world coding challenges.

Error messages contain valuable information, but they're written in technical language that intimidates beginners. A tutor teaches you to parse error messages systematically: identify the error type (syntax, runtime, logic), locate the line number and context, and understand what the message is actually telling you. For example, a "NullPointerException" means you're trying to use an object that doesn't exist yet—not a mysterious failure. By working through errors together and discussing what each message means, you transform debugging from guessing to detective work. This skill accelerates your independence and reduces frustration when things go wrong.

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