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Kate

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2+ years

Kate

Master's/Graduate
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
3rd Grade Common Core
K-4th Grade math
K-4th Grade Science
K-4th Grade Reading

I have 15+ years of teaching experience with students ages 2-14 years old. I am passionate about early childhood education and building the foundation for life long learning. I believe in engaging and playful learning and will teach my classes with lots of interaction and opportunities for engagem...

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Walden University

Master's/Graduate

Bilal

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Bilal

Bachelor's (in progress)
Bilal's other Tutor Subjects
3rd Grade Common Core
1st-9th Grade Reading
1st-7th Grade English
1st-6th Grade math

As a dedicated tutor with over three years of experience, I am passionate about helping students succeed in their academic journey. Currently pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences at Arizona State University, I bring a unique blend of enthusiasm and expertise to my teaching approach. ...

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Arizona State University

Bachelor's (in progress)

Angelica

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Angelica

BS
Angelica's other Tutor Subjects
3rd Grade Common Core
K-7th Grade math
K-6th Grade Reading
K-5th Grade English

I am a certified elementary school teacher. I have worked in education for over 12 years. I started as a paraprofessional in Pre-K and then moved to being a paraprofessional in an elementary school grades 3-5. After graduating with my degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, I became a ...

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Grand Canyon University

BS

Madison

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Madison

Master's/Graduate
Madison's other Tutor Subjects
3rd Grade Common Core
K-12th Grade Homework
1st-12th Grade After School
1st-5th Grade math

I'm an educator of 4+ years with experience at all age levels! As I'm currently teaching two 5th-grade classes full-time, my teaching philosophy revolves around every student achieving academic success with practice, encouragement, and learning tailored to their needs. My favorite subjects to work w...

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Boston University

Master's/Graduate

University of Central Florida

Bachelor's

Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

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Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

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Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Kate

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Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Erika

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Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

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University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36

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Frequently Asked Questions

Third graders often hit a wall with multi-digit multiplication and division, which require understanding place value and breaking numbers into parts—a significant jump from 2nd grade. Fractions are another major hurdle; many students struggle to see that 1/3 and 2/6 represent the same amount, or they treat numerators and denominators as separate whole numbers rather than parts of a whole. Fluency with multiplication facts (up to 10x10) is expected by year's end, but many students haven't internalized the patterns yet. Personalized tutoring helps by slowing down to address these conceptual gaps rather than just drilling procedures.

Third grade marks a shift from learning to read to reading to learn—students must extract information from texts, identify main ideas, and understand how supporting details work together. Many students can decode words fluently but struggle with comprehension because they haven't developed strategies for monitoring understanding or asking questions while reading. The Common Core also emphasizes citing text evidence when answering questions, which requires students to locate specific sentences or phrases—a skill that doesn't come naturally. A tutor can teach explicit comprehension strategies like visualizing, predicting, and asking questions, then practice them with texts at the right level.

Third graders are expected to write opinion pieces with reasons, informative pieces with facts and details, and narratives with a clear sequence and sensory details—a big step up from simple sentence writing. Many students struggle with organization and elaboration; they'll write a topic sentence but then repeat the same idea rather than adding new supporting details. Grammar and mechanics (capitalization, punctuation, spelling) are also assessed more rigorously. Tutors help by breaking writing into manageable steps: planning with graphic organizers, drafting with focus on one element at a time, and revising with specific feedback on clarity and detail rather than just correcting errors.

Place value is the foundation for multi-digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—without it, students memorize procedures without understanding. In 3rd grade, students need to see that 234 is 2 hundreds, 3 tens, and 4 ones, and that 230 + 4 = 234. This same understanding applies to fractions: 1/3 means one part out of three equal parts, which connects to division. Many students skip over this conceptual work and struggle later when they encounter regrouping or equivalent fractions. Tutors use manipulatives, visual models, and real-world contexts to build this deep understanding before moving to abstract procedures.

An effective 3rd Grade Common Core tutor should understand the progression of skills across elementary grades and how 3rd grade concepts build on 1st and 2nd grade foundations. They should be familiar with Common Core standards and know where students typically get stuck—not just what to teach, but why students struggle and how to address misconceptions. Strong tutors use concrete-representational-abstract (CRA) instruction, moving from manipulatives to drawings to symbols, and can assess whether a student's difficulty stems from conceptual gaps or procedural fluency. Experience with assessment and data interpretation helps them track progress and adjust instruction based on what a student actually needs.

Early progress appears as improved conceptual understanding: a student can explain why 3 × 4 = 12 using arrays or groups, or identify equivalent fractions using visual models. Mid-stage progress shows fluency gains—faster, more confident responses on basic facts and procedures. By the end of tutoring, you should see transfer: a student applies strategies learned in one context (like multiplication) to a new problem (like division or fractions). Standardized assessments like state Common Core tests and classroom assessments should show gains, but the real indicator is independence—a student can tackle unfamiliar problems using strategies they've internalized, not just repeat what the tutor showed them.

Students entering 3rd grade have vastly different foundational skills—some haven't mastered 1st grade addition facts, while others are ready for multi-digit operations. A tutor assesses where a student actually is rather than assuming grade-level readiness, then scaffolds instruction accordingly. For students behind, tutors backfill missing skills (like fact fluency) while introducing grade-level concepts at a slower pace. For advanced students, tutors deepen understanding by asking "what if" questions, exploring patterns, and introducing problem-solving strategies that go beyond the standard curriculum. Personalized instruction means each student moves at their own pace and gets exactly the right level of challenge.

State Common Core assessments test not just procedures but deep understanding—students must explain their reasoning, work with multi-step problems, and apply skills to unfamiliar contexts. Tutors prepare students by building conceptual foundations first, then practicing with assessment-style questions that require written explanations and problem-solving. They also teach test-taking strategies specific to the format: reading word problems carefully, showing work, and checking answers using different methods. Rather than drilling practice tests, effective tutoring develops the underlying skills and confidence so students can tackle novel problems independently on assessment day.

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