Online Tutoring

We match students with Stanford tutors for live, one-on-one online tutoring anywhere in the United States. Get help with a difficult class, keeping up with assignments or college essays.

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Meet our tutors

Samantha

Samantha

Pursuing a Ph.D. inBioengineering

Tutors Biology · Chemistry · Math

  • Research in deep learning for assistive robotics
  • President’s Undergraduate Research Award
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Raquel

Raquel

StudiesBiology

Tutors Math · Spanish · Writing

  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • Bilingual teaching experience in Spanish
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Anna

Anna

StudiesNeuroscience

Tutors Biology

  • Research internship in Hamburg, Germany
  • Governor’s Scholars Award recipient
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Daniel

Daniel

StudiesElectrical Engineering & Computer Sciences

Tutors Math · Physics · Computer science

  • High-school valedictorian
  • STEM education minor and after-school tutoring
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Preston

Preston

StudiesApplied Mathematics

Tutors Math · Calculus · Computer science

  • Mathematics research fellow
  • Presented at the Young Mathematicians Conference
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Evan

Evan

StudiesPhysics & Applied Mathematics

Tutors Math · Physics · Calculus

  • Independent research in machine learning for quantum computing
  • 4.0 GPA in Physics & Applied Mathematics
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Lesly

Lesly

StudiesMathematics & Computer Science

Tutors Math · Computer science · Spanish

  • Java and Python programming
  • Game development and interactive software projects
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Kathleen

Kathleen

StudiesNeuroscience & Psychology

Tutors Biology · Chemistry · Math

  • Stroke-recovery research in a neuroscience lab
  • Dean’s Honor List
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Sophie

Sophie

StudiesChemical Biology

Tutors Chemistry · Math · Physics

  • National Merit Finalist
  • 5s on 10 AP exams, including Chemistry and Biology
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Oliver

Oliver

StudiesEnglish & Creative Writing

Tutors Writing · History · French

  • Editor-in-chief of a student literary magazine
  • Edited screenplays as a film development intern at Blumhouse
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Ruhy

Ruhy

StudiesSociocultural Anthropology

Tutors Writing · History

  • Fellow mentoring youth in environmental education
  • Camp Kesem volunteer supporting kids whose parents have cancer
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Amy

Amy

StudiesChemical Engineering

Tutors Math · Chemistry · Physics

  • 5s on AP Calculus BC, Statistics and Chemistry
  • Samueli School of Engineering Scholarship
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Connor

Connor

StudiesStructural Engineering

Tutors Math · Physics · Statistics

  • Private AP Calculus AB tutor
  • Co-directed engineering workshops for 4th–6th graders
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A tutor your student connects with

We’ll find a tutor who understands what your child needs help with and knows how to connect with them. Tell us about their interests and the kind of person they would enjoy learning from. If your student would be more comfortable with a woman or with a man, tell us that too.

How online sessions work

Sessions are live, one student and one tutor, using a shared whiteboard, the student’s own documents and the class materials they’re working from. Many students find it easier to focus at their own desk, and it makes late-evening sessions before a test simple to arrange.

Online math tutoring, from algebra to calculus

Bring the problem that didn’t make sense in class, the homework question your student can’t get past or the test coming up next week. We help with math, including pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, precalculus and AP Calculus, working through the reasoning so your student can tackle the next problem.

We also offer science, English and writing, and SAT and ACT preparation. We work with students from elementary school through college.

We tutor all subjects online, including:

  • English and Literature: Language Arts, English and Honors English, AP English Language, AP English Literature, Essay Writing, Grammar
  • Mathematics: Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus
  • Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Psychology
  • History and Government: U.S. History, AP U.S. History, World History, AP World History, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP Comparative Government and Politics
  • Economics: AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics
  • Foreign Languages: Spanish, French, Mandarin, Latin, German
  • Computer Science: Java, C++, Website Programming, AP Computer Science

Stanford women as tutors and STEM role models

Looking for a female math or science tutor for your daughter? We can match girls with women who are Stanford students or alumnae. Your daughter can get help with algebra, calculus, chemistry or physics and get to know someone whose college experience opens up new conversations: what it’s like to study engineering, how to choose a major and how to handle a demanding class.

She may already love science and want to go further. She may need a patient tutor who makes it easier to ask questions. Tell us what she’s working on and what sparks her curiosity.

Our online tutors, in parents’ own words

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“Their response time is outstanding. Neil responded quickly to my tutoring request for my 15-year-old. Love knowing that I have access to these high-quality services for my children. And, we use them via Zoom since we live in Tennessee. I cannot say enough great things about this business:)”

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“At times when she was not available for in person sessions, she arranged FaceTime w our daughter.”

Mel H.Redwood City
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Math · Confidence & connection
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“Our tutor is truly amazing! He is so patient, explains things well, asks great questions, and checks for understanding. Owen really enjoyed working with him and they accomplished so much. This is really a game changer for us! I had high hopes and he exceeded them.”

Meredith K.
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Test prep · Reading & writing
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“Our tutor was a senior at Stanford who tutored my son in English, and also SAT preparation. My son received great marks on the SAT exam and also improved his grade in AP English from B to A.”

Janet Y.Menlo Park
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Reading & writing · Confidence & connection
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“The girls have loved their time with her, and it showed: Clara's CAASPP score was excellent and Ruby has done tremendous improvement in her reading from below grade level to at grade level!”

“Thanks for your tremendous partnership over many years!”

The Whitfield family
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School support · Math · Reading & writing
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“Your program really helped us. Henry pulled up his English last year to an A, and his next tutor helped him pull up his math and bio.”

“Everyone is looking for tutors and I said you're the best.”

Laura T.Palo Alto
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Confidence & connection · School support
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“Fantastic tutoring service. The tutor (who was a Stanford junior) really connected with my son and inspired him to learn. He had some great study tips and was able to help my son raise his grades by quite a bit.”

Pamela T.Palo Alto
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Math · Finding a match
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“She found a perfect match for my son… He is stellar. My son has grown leaps and bounds in math. Our tutor is not only a subject matter expert but teaches very well, highly prompt, flexible when needed.”

Hannah B.
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Math · School support · Confidence & connection
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“My daughter went from a C in Algebra II to an A- in one semester. The tutor was great, she really related to my daughter and made learning fun for her.”

Eduardo S.San Francisco
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Reading & writing · School support
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“We had an incredible experience with our daughter's previous tutor from Cardinal for a couple of years!… She is doing really well with her reading and comprehension and I think our tutor put her at two grade levels ahead.”

Joanna P.Palo Alto
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“Very professional service with excellent teachers. My son loved his teacher, called him the best he ever had! I can very highly recommend it.”

Jeannet K.
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“I am usually not one to write a review, but I wanted to communicate how great Cardinal Tutors was for my child. They had a very flexible plan which helped accommodate my child's needs and I saw a tremendous return (grade-wise) from their services. Could not recommend more highly.”

John Y.
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Math · Confidence & connection
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“The tutors themselves have been great: well-prepared, thoughtful and on-time. At each level of math needed, we found these Stanford students to be not just helpful tutors but great mentors as well.”

Christy S.Portola Valley
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Reading & writing · Programming · Finding a match
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“I have been absolutely impressed by her lessons over the past few months. Lily also loves working with her. She has been making great progress with her programming and writing.”

“I find your tutor quality to be excellent and a perfect fit!”

Vivian C.
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“You have been a wonderful inspiration for Eli and we are very grateful for having you in the past half-year!”

Irene Z.
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School support · Math
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“My son had a wonderful experience with Cardinal Tutors when he needed help with his High School math and science classes. It turns out my son also needed help staying organized with all his assignments, something that the tutor helped with as well.”

Amy C.Palo Alto
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Programming · Confidence & connection
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“The program has been awesome for us. Theo loves working with our tutor and has learned so much.”

“Our tutor is just outstanding — great with Theo and very communicative with me. Super helpful!”

Rebecca D.Palo Alto
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“I reached out to Cardinal Tutors and was lucky enough to find the most amazing tutor. I wish I had found him earlier.”

Sharon C.Los Altos
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Math · Confidence & connection
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“We used Cardinal Tutoring again in the Spring 2018 for precalculus. Once again, she had a great tutor she really liked and who really helped her this year. My daughter is a senior so we won't need Cardinal Tutoring again, but I highly recommend them!”

Gail F.Palo Alto
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Math
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“I wanted to thank you for finding our tutor who tremendously helped Sam with his math.”

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Study habits and encouragement

Sometimes the challenge is getting started, planning ahead or keeping track of assignments. Our tutors can help students break work into manageable steps and prepare for tests. A college student can also be a mentor: someone to ask about a challenging course, a setback or what college is like. Learn more about our academic coaching.

Help with college essays and applications

Our tutors can help your student brainstorm a Common App essay, revise supplemental essays and work through UC Personal Insight Questions. Working with a current college student also gives them someone to ask about the application experience. Your student does the writing; we help them develop their ideas and express them clearly. Explore our college application help.

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Tell us what your student needs help with and what you hope will change. Include their grade, time zone, availability and any tutor preferences, and choose “Virtual” when the form asks where you would prefer to meet.

Tell us about your student, and we’ll match them with a Stanford tutor who fits.

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