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Pinelopi
I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus! I love kids & I have a very flexible schedule and a lot of patience! Let me help you...
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts in Psychology

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5+ years
Tiffany
I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about test preparation, Accountancy, and Algebra.
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
University of Chicago
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Annie
I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, MD

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9+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
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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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Asta
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare th...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts in Political Science

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9+ years
Esther
I'm currently a Junior at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and a 2014 graduate of Phillips Academy. As a product of great tutoring myself, I focus on being patient, flexible, and kind with all of my students. Outside of my academics, I'm a member of the ...
University of Pennsylvania
Current Undergrad, Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

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4+ years
Nathan
I am currently a student at Rice University studying both History and Neuroscience. Being the oldest of five kids, working with younger students has always been a part of my life. I can tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I specialize in writing, public speaking, and test taking. My goal for every...
Rice University
Bachelor in Arts, History

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Zach
I am a Yale University Berkeley College graduate of the Yale Class of 2012 with an Intensive B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Eager for tutoring opportunities, I welcome any of you who wishes to undergo SAT/PSAT or ACT Test Preparation that will get you the scores you need for...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology

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Rebecca
I am a graduate of Northwestern University where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I wan...
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (minor in Religious Studies)
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I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, although my first loves are math and English (especially grammar). I truly believe my sincere energy and enthusiasm can help make students excited about learning. I welcome questions and value honesty while tutoring. My personal interests include international education, traveling, hiking, camping, and Notre Dame football.
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I'm currently a fourth year medical student at a private medical school in Texas. I've been involved with tutoring since middle school continuing all the way through medical school. There are so many different ways to teach based on how students learn best and I am passionate about meeting the individual needs of students so they can succeed. I took unconventional approaches to learning as instilled by mentors throughout my life that greatly increased my ability to learn and comprehend material . I've worked with tutoring students in ACT prep, SAT prep, MCAT prep, IB and AP courses, as well as STEM subjects from elementary school through to college. Recently, I've also tutored for USMLE Step 1 & 2. I also edit and work with students who need tutors for writing and reading comprehension. I have extensive experience in both college and medical school admissions and work yearly with students on essays and applications. I went to high school at the Downingtown STEM Academy and graduated May 2018 from the University of Alabama with a 4.2. I have a BS in Biology with minors in Social Work and Social Welfare. I will be graduating with an MD and MPH in May 2022. I tutor english, math, geometry, algebra, SAT, ACT, MCAT, USMLE chemistry, biology, organic chemistry, and writing along with other subjects. I've worked with rural students in Alabama, students in the Greater Philadelphia area, and students in urban areas. I believe education should be personalized and while schools can't provide this due to lack of resources, tutors are a great substitute for that. Education is the gateway to social mobility and happiness and I seek to prepare my student to meet their individual goals. I work to create an environment where the student can focus on understanding the material for their own understanding and not for others which significantly increases the students confidence in the subject matter and their desire to learn more.
Michael
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Emily
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I am a Yale graduate with over 8 years experience tutoring students from a variety of backgrounds. I recently graduated from the Yale School of Public Health with a MPH concentrating in Epidemiology and Global Health. I also received my B.S. from Yale with a double major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and French. I have experience both leading group classes and working with students one on one. I will respond to a student's strengths, weaknesses, and learning style in order to help them succeed and make the most of our time together. I earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, 2280 on the SAT, and qualified as a National Merit Scholar on the PSAT. I look forward to working with you! Hobbies: writing, art, books, music, dancing, baking, reading
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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +23 Subjects
I am an undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania, studying Economics and Legal Studies. I tutor Middle and High School level Math, Spanish, and Writing, and I truly enjoy making the tutoring experience as fun, interesting, and enriching as possible. I have worked with students in these subjects since I was a high school student, and enjoy all of them equally. I tailor my teaching style to each student I work with, but a common theme is using real-life examples to bring any subject to life. Outside of the school environment, I am extremely interested in law, business, and politics, and am always in the mood for a conversation about current events!
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Students often hit stumbling blocks when transitioning from concrete to abstract thinking—particularly with multi-digit multiplication, division with remainders, and fractions. Word problems are another major challenge because they require students to translate language into mathematical operations. Many students also struggle with place value concepts, which creates ripple effects in later computation. A tutor can identify exactly where understanding breaks down and rebuild foundational concepts before moving forward.
Procedural understanding is knowing the steps—how to line up numbers for multiplication or follow the division algorithm. Conceptual understanding is knowing *why* those steps work and when to use them. For example, a student might memorize that 3 × 4 = 12, but conceptual understanding means recognizing this as three groups of four objects, or four groups of three. Tutors help students see these connections through visual models, manipulatives, and real-world examples, which builds deeper mathematical thinking and makes new concepts easier to learn.
Showing work reveals a student's thinking process, making it easier to spot where misunderstandings happen—whether it's a computational error or a conceptual gap. It also helps students organize their thoughts and catch their own mistakes. In elementary math, showing work through drawings, number lines, arrays, or written steps teaches problem-solving strategies that transfer to harder topics like algebra. Tutors use these visible work samples to guide students toward more efficient and flexible approaches.
Fractions require students to think about numbers in a completely new way—as parts of a whole rather than counting objects. Many students also encounter conflicting rules (like "multiplication makes things bigger" doesn't always apply to fractions), which creates confusion. Additionally, different representations—fraction bars, number lines, area models, and pie charts—can feel disconnected if not taught together. Tutors help students build intuition by using multiple visual models and connecting fractions to familiar contexts like sharing pizza or measuring ingredients.
Math anxiety often stems from past struggles, rushed instruction, or fear of making mistakes. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction creates a low-pressure environment where students can ask questions freely and work at their own pace without embarrassment. Tutors celebrate small wins, help students see patterns they've mastered, and reframe mistakes as learning opportunities. Over time, as students experience success and understand concepts deeply rather than memorizing, their confidence grows and anxiety decreases.
Yes. Different schools use different textbooks and methods—some emphasize traditional algorithms, others focus on number sense and multiple strategies, and some blend both approaches. Tutors connect with students using whatever framework their school uses, then supplement with additional strategies and models to deepen understanding. This flexibility ensures students aren't confused by conflicting methods and can succeed both in tutoring sessions and in their classroom.
Elementary math is full of patterns—in skip counting, multiplication facts, place value, and number relationships—but students often see each concept as isolated. Tutors explicitly highlight these patterns using visual tools, repeated practice with variation, and questions that guide discovery. For example, showing that 3 × 4 and 4 × 3 both equal 12 helps students see the commutative property in action. When students recognize these connections, math feels less like memorizing random facts and more like a logical system they can understand and use flexibly.
Word problems require students to read carefully, identify what's being asked, decide which operation to use, and solve—a multi-step process where confusion can happen at any stage. Tutors teach explicit strategies like underlining key information, drawing pictures or diagrams, acting out the problem with objects, and checking whether the answer makes sense. Breaking word problems into smaller chunks and practicing with familiar contexts helps students build the confidence and flexibility to approach unfamiliar problems independently.
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