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Molly
I am an Illinois certified Teacher in grades K-9. I attended Northwestern University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with an...
Northwestern University
Master of Science in Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, History

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Allan
I'm a big Boston Celtics fan and I speak three languages. I can get you the test results you need to succeed because I went through the exams myself and performed well. The first time I took the SAT I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where ...
Northwestern University
Bachelors, Biological Sciences

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Ruth
I am a high school English teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked wi...
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University of Chicago
B.A. in English and Theatre

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I'm an actor, writer and musician living in New York City. I grew up in Minneapolis, MN (by way of Palo Alto, California). I graduated from Northwestern University in 2014, with a B.A. in Theatre, and a minor in American History.
Northwestern University
Bachelors, Theatre

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Sarah
I am an experienced tutor and classroom teacher with a passion for helping students learn - especially when it doesn't come easy. I love teaching math, especially since I know that it can be hard. While I specialize in working with middle and high school students, I have worked with students as youn...
Providence College
Masters, Secondary Education
University of Notre Dame
Bachelors, Psychology

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10+ years
Madeline
I am currently a graduate student Johns Hopkins University getting my masters in chemical and biomolecular engineering. I have spent a lot of time around children and I have spent a good amount of time teaching as well. I want all students that I tutor to feel comfortable when I am tutoring them and...
Johns Hopkins University
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Hasan
I am a graduate of Brown University, where I earned my B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts, taking courses in a wide array of subjects ranging from contemporary American fiction to ancient Indian classics. My first teaching experience came in college when I had the privilege of creating and teachi...
Brown University
B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts

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Richard
I am currently a PhD candidate at Northwestern University, studying microbiology and public health (my two biggest passions). I received my Bachelor of Science with high honors from Emory University in 2011, where I double-majored in Biology and Spanish. During my time at Emory, I studied abroad in ...
Northwestern University
PHD, Biology and Public Health
Emory University
Bachelors, Biology and Spanish

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Dakota
I am a native Texan now living in NYC. I just finished my Master's degree, and I love food, reading, and travel. I've been working and volunteering as a tutor since my high school days, and I am eager to provide advanced-level assistance to you! I'm a friendly, approachable person who maintains a pr...
Vanderbilt University
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Vanderbilt University
Bachelor in Arts

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Julian
I am well-equipped to help students improve their reading comprehension and essay writing skills. As an avid reader and writing enthusiast, I naturally find great joy in reviewing and editing the work of others. Although writing is incredibly stylistic, it is also remarkably formulaic. With proper p...
Boston College
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
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I am “HQ” (Highly Qualified) certified to teach Social Studies for grades 7-12. I currently teach a sophomore level ethics class at St. Edwards University. I taught several classes at The University of Texas at Austin as a Doctoral Candidate, where I also earned my M.A. in Philosophy. At the University of Southern California, I earned my B.A. with Departmental Honors along with the Discovery Scholar’s award for excellence in independent research. I have been tutoring and teaching for eleven years, with a primary emphasis on developing my students’ writing and critical thinking skills.
Neil
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I am well versed in all types of questions the students will be faced with on homework or exams. Also, in addition to my teaching experience at Purdue, I have been teaching a one week course in Shanghai yearly since 2008 to prepare Chinese Occupational Health and Safety professionals to take the Certified Industrial Hygienist exam and part of what I help them with are some of the tricks of the trade for successfully taking these types of exams. I also helped my daughter prepare for her GRE exam when her GRE Boot Camp program was suddenly cancelled my prep work with her helped her increase her math score approximately 100 points.
Allen
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I am an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University who is pursuing a major in mathematics and a minor in computer science. My experience in tutoring environments entails working at a learning center teaching mathematics and serving as a volunteer in various mentorship and tutoring programs. While I have taught various subjects such as financial literacy and music, I especially love to work with students in mathematics as well as SAT preparation. Hobbies: art, books, hiking, nature, reading, cooking, music, writing
Sarah
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I am a graduate of the University of Kentucky's College of Engineering with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and a minor in Classics giving me a strong background in mathematics, language and the hard sciences. Hobbies: art, outdoors, reading, writing, books, music
Felice
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I am a graduate of Rutgers College - Undergraduate Business School. I received my Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in English. I believe that students learn best when taught in an engaging and energetic way but also believe that it is only through patience and an individualized approach that you can you truly understand the way that a student comprehends and retains that knowledge. I work hard to encompass creativity, energy, and patience in the ways that I teach. My passion for education and learning began in high school where I regularly tutored Math and English to students of all ages. For the past 9 years, I worked in the Financial Services industry in various finance and human resources roles. This experience allowed me to work with all different types of people and helped me develop my skills for understanding unique personalities and how different individuals are motivated. Throughout my career post-college, I continue to be involved in the Learning & Development of my colleagues and often create training guides and conduct training sessions on various relevant topics such as computer skills and financial applications. I am extremely excited and fortunate to have the opportunity to work with students again and in an area where my true passion has always been: education. In my spare time, I love being with friends and family, discovering food festivals around NYC and finding any excuse to travel.
Kenan
12th Grade math Tutor • +52 Subjects
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The biggest challenge areas in 1st Grade math are typically number sense and addition/subtraction within 20. Many students grasp counting but struggle to understand that numbers represent quantities and can be broken apart and recombined—for example, knowing that 8 can be 5+3 or 6+2. Word problems also trip up first graders because they require students to translate language into mathematical thinking. Finally, understanding place value (tens and ones) lays the foundation for all future math, and this abstract concept is genuinely difficult for 6 and 7-year-olds to visualize without hands-on support.
Effective 1st Grade math tutoring focuses on building conceptual understanding first—using manipulatives like base-ten blocks, number lines, and ten-frames to help students see WHY 7+5=12, not just memorize it. When students understand the underlying patterns and relationships, they can apply that knowledge to new problems rather than being stuck when facts don't come to mind. A tutor will ask questions like "How did you figure that out?" and encourage students to show their thinking using drawings, objects, or words, which deepens their number sense and builds confidence in their own problem-solving abilities.
In 1st Grade, showing work isn't just about getting the right answer—it's about making thinking visible so students (and teachers) can understand the strategy being used. A student might use fingers, draw pictures, use a number line, or write numbers to show how they solved 6+7. Tutoring helps students develop multiple strategies and learn to represent their thinking in ways that make sense to them, which actually strengthens their math reasoning. When students can explain their process, they're less likely to make careless errors and more likely to catch and correct their own mistakes.
Word problems require students to read, understand context, identify what's being asked, and then solve—that's a lot of steps for a first grader. Tutors break this down by helping students act out problems with objects, draw pictures to represent the story, and identify key information (like "there were 5 apples, then 3 more came"). Through guided practice, students learn to recognize patterns in word problems and develop strategies like "circle the question" or "draw what's happening." This scaffolded approach helps students see word problems as stories they can solve, rather than confusing text to dread.
Math anxiety in 1st Grade often stems from feeling rushed, not understanding concepts, or internalizing the message that they're "not a math person." Personalized tutoring removes the pressure of keeping up with a class and allows students to work at their own pace, celebrate small wins, and build confidence through success. When a tutor responds to mistakes with curiosity ("What made you think that?") rather than correction, students feel safe taking risks and trying new strategies. Over time, students realize they CAN figure things out, which transforms their relationship with math from fear to curiosity.
Place value—understanding that 15 means 1 ten and 5 ones, not just "fifteen"—is the foundation for all future math including addition with regrouping, multiplication, and decimals. Many first graders can count to 100 but don't truly understand what those numbers mean. Tutors use concrete materials like base-ten blocks or bundled straws to show that 10 ones can be grouped into 1 ten, making the abstract concept tangible. Once students see and manipulate these groupings repeatedly, they begin to internalize how our number system works, which makes two-digit addition and subtraction much more accessible.
Fluency means recalling facts quickly (like knowing 3+4=7 without counting on fingers), while understanding means knowing WHY that's true and being able to apply it flexibly. In 1st Grade, understanding comes first—students need to build number sense and see relationships before they can develop fluency. Tutoring ensures students aren't just drilling facts without meaning, which leads to fragile knowledge that falls apart when problems are presented differently. A strong foundation in understanding actually makes fluency develop more naturally and sustainably, because students recognize patterns rather than relying on rote memorization.
An effective 1st Grade math tutor understands child development and knows that 6 and 7-year-olds learn through play, manipulation, and concrete experiences—not worksheets alone. They should be skilled at asking open-ended questions, listening to student thinking, and adjusting explanations when something isn't clicking. They need to know multiple strategies for solving problems and be able to recognize which approach might work best for each student's learning style. Finally, they should genuinely enjoy working with young learners, stay patient when progress feels slow, and celebrate the small breakthroughs that build a child's mathematical confidence.
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