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Kim

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kim

Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Kim's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School English
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
Elementary School Writing

I am a graduate of Arizona State University where I received my Bachelor degree in Theater Arts. My original focus was to help struggling young students by integrating theater play into everyday subjects. I was inspired to go back to school in Flagstaff, Arizona where I earned my Master's degree in ...

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Northern Arizona University

Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching

Arizona State University

Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts

Connor

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Connor

Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Connor's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Physics 2
College Physics
Conversational French

I'm a physics student soon to be electrical engineering student with a strong background in physics and math. I enjoy being a resource for those looking to learn. My main passions are for sustainability and renewable energy technology.

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University of Puget Sound

Bachelor in Arts, Physics

Ada

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Ada

Master of Science, Education
Ada's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Comparative Literature
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

Children are very smart! I hope to become a part of your child's life and be able to help contribute to the emotional and cognitive growth. I bring management experience, the understanding of children, creativity, enthusiasm and patience. My promise is to present subject material in logical steps pr...

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University of Phoenix

Master of Science, Education

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Susanna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Susanna

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Susanna's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Audition Prep
Chemistry
College Chemistry

I am a rising senior at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. I am currently working towards my Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, with minors in French and Francophone Studies and Violin Performance. I am a tutor for several levels of French and Chemistry. I love tutoring students because I find th...

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Vassar College

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Dawn

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Dawn

Master of Arts, Education
Dawn's other Tutor Subjects
2nd-3rd Grade Writing
College English
Conversational German
Conversational Spanish

I am a graduate from the State University of New York in Binghamton with a BA in German Language and Literature and a graduate from Stetson University with a Masters in Education. I have lived in and traveled through many countries, including most recently Ecuador where I was teaching English and Wr...

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Stetson University

Master of Arts, Education

SUNY at Binghamton

Bachelor in Arts, German Language & Literature

Jarred

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jarred

Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Jarred's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I have always been a motivated learner, and this has ultimately helped me to be a motivated teacher. By receiving a well-rounded education, I believe that a person is made more able to meaningfully interact with the world around them. Math and science help us to understand how the world works, while...

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Emmanuel College

Master of Arts Teaching, Education

Boston University

Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores
SAT
1410
Ashley

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Ashley

Master of Science, Human Resources Development
Ashley's other Tutor Subjects
Business
Business Analytics
College Business
College English

Ashley Walicki (M.S. in Human Resource Management, Eastern Michigan University) is an Instructor who effectively teaches based on over 15 years of professional Human Resources experience (public and private sector) providing real-life application of HR practices, policies and theories. Her teaching ...

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Eastern Michigan University

Master of Science, Human Resources Development

Joseph

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Joseph

Current Undergrad, German
Joseph's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
German
German 1
German 2

Hi!I am currently an undergraduate at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS, studying Global and International Studies and German. I am working towards entering law school after this coming year. I taught swimming lessons when I was in high school. I am available to tutor German I and II and the ...

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University of Kansas

Current Undergrad, German

Dan

Certified Tutor

Dan

Master of Science, Organic Chemistry
Dan's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Algebra
Algebra 2
Basic Computer Literacy

My goal is to help every student reach their full potential and discover ways that they can be successful academically so that they develop a love for learning they stays with them for life. I have a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from Texas A&M University and a Master's in Science in organic chemist...

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Texas Tech Universtiy

Master of Science, Organic Chemistry

The Texas AM University System Office

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Brian

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Brian

Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Brian's other Tutor Subjects
Business
College Economics
Economics
Graduate Test Prep

I'm a law student and long time tutor who's just made the move to Varsity. I've been tutoring for about eight years now, since I first started working with a friend of a friend's child on his SATs. I graduated from Brooklyn College with a degree in economics, and I'm at Hofstra Law School.I tutor th...

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CUNY Brooklyn College

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Hofstra University

Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1570
LSAT
176

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I am a rising sophomore at Cornell University, majoring in computer science and minoring in math. I am passionate about computer science and mathematics, and I'm particularly interested in machine learning. Additionally, I enjoy learning about history. Currently, I'm self-learning computer architecture and Portuguese. I tutor computer science (Python and Java), History, Algebra through Calculus, and high school English.

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Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects

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I am a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. Since graduation, I joined the Rhode Island Teaching Fellows where I had the opportunity to work towards a teaching certificate and begin my journey in the classroom. I spent the past year teaching 10th and 11th grade students life science and chemistry.Outside of academia, I enjoy going for long runs. I used to be a sprinter while I was still in school and decided to take on the new challenge of long distance running. I also enjoy various other activities such as kayaking, indoor rock climbing and running off to amusement parks as often as possible. Additionally, I am an avid reader and am always looking for a good book to read on a typical afternoon.My teaching philosophy revolves around breaking content down as much as possible so that all students can understand. I believe even the most complicated of materials can be understood if the teacher takes the time necessary for students to build their skill set and confidence and this was especially useful to me in my time as a chemistry teacher.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fourth graders often struggle most with multi-digit multiplication and division, particularly understanding why the standard algorithm works rather than just memorizing steps. Fraction concepts are another major hurdle—students need to grasp that fractions represent equal parts of a whole and can be compared, added, and subtracted, which requires concrete understanding before abstract computation. Many students also find multi-step word problems challenging because they must identify relevant information, decide which operations to use, and execute them correctly. Personalized instruction helps break these concepts into manageable pieces, using visual models and real-world examples to build genuine understanding rather than procedural fluency alone.

Fourth grade marks a significant shift from learning to read to reading to learn—students must now extract information from increasingly complex texts, identify main ideas and supporting details, and understand author's purpose and perspective. Writing expectations also jump dramatically: students need to write informative essays with clear topic sentences, supporting details, and conclusions, plus opinion pieces with reasons and evidence. Many students struggle with this transition because they lack strong foundational skills in phonics, fluency, or comprehension strategies from earlier grades. A tutor can target these specific gaps while simultaneously building the critical thinking skills 4th graders need to analyze text and organize their ideas coherently.

Place value understanding is the foundation for all multi-digit operations—students must grasp that a digit's value depends on its position (ones, tens, hundreds, thousands) to perform multiplication and division efficiently. Fractions are equally critical because they're essential for 5th grade work with decimal operations, ratios, and proportional reasoning. When students haven't solidified these concepts by the end of 4th grade, they typically struggle significantly with middle school algebra and higher math. Tutors who specialize in 4th Grade Common Core focus heavily on these two areas using manipulatives, visual representations, and repeated practice with varied problem types to ensure students develop deep, flexible understanding rather than surface-level skills.

The best tutors for 4th Grade Common Core understand both the content standards and the pedagogical shifts Common Core requires—they know not just what to teach, but why students learn certain concepts in a particular sequence and how to represent ideas in multiple ways (visual, concrete, abstract). They should be skilled at diagnostic assessment, able to identify whether a student's struggle stems from gaps in foundational skills or difficulty with new concepts, and adjust instruction accordingly. Experience with Common Core-aligned curriculum, familiarity with formative assessment techniques, and the ability to explain mathematical and literacy concepts conceptually rather than procedurally are essential. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who demonstrate expertise in these areas and can adapt their teaching to each student's learning style and pace.

Multi-step word problems require students to read for understanding, identify what they know and need to find, decide which operations to use, and execute them in the correct order—a complex cognitive task. Many 4th graders rush through reading, miss key information, or don't know how to organize their thinking. Effective tutors teach explicit problem-solving strategies: reading carefully, annotating or drawing diagrams to visualize the problem, breaking it into smaller steps, and checking whether the answer makes sense. They also use varied problem types and real-world contexts to help students see that word problems are simply stories about math, not mysterious puzzles. With personalized instruction, students build confidence and develop the metacognitive skills to approach unfamiliar problems systematically.

Fourth Grade Common Core writing requires clear organizational structures—informative essays need introductions, topic sentences for each paragraph, supporting details and examples, and conclusions. Opinion pieces must state a clear opinion, provide reasons with supporting evidence, and include a concluding statement. Many 4th graders struggle because they haven't internalized what these structures look like or how to plan before writing. Tutors help by teaching explicit organizational strategies: graphic organizers (outlines, webs, or boxes-and-bullets), mentor texts that model strong structure, and guided practice with feedback. They also help students understand that good writing is a process involving planning, drafting, revising, and editing—not something that emerges perfectly on the first attempt. This scaffolded approach builds both writing skills and the confidence students need to tackle increasingly complex writing tasks.

Fourth graders transition from measuring with non-standard units to using standard units (inches, feet, centimeters, meters) and must understand relationships between units—for example, that there are 12 inches in a foot or 100 centimeters in a meter. They also begin working with area and perimeter, which requires understanding that these are different attributes and using appropriate formulas. Data interpretation becomes more sophisticated: students create and read line plots, bar graphs, and pictographs to answer questions about real data. Students often struggle because they treat measurement and data as disconnected skills rather than tools for solving problems, or they memorize formulas without understanding what they represent. Personalized tutoring helps by connecting these concepts to real-world applications—measuring classroom objects, collecting data about the class, and using that data to answer meaningful questions.

Early progress appears as improved conceptual understanding: a student can explain why an algorithm works, not just perform it; can represent a fraction multiple ways; or can break down a word problem into logical steps. Within a few weeks, you'll notice increased accuracy on assignments and assessments, fewer careless errors, and greater willingness to tackle challenging problems. By mid-year, strong progress includes fluency with grade-level skills (multi-digit multiplication, fraction comparison), ability to apply concepts to new problem types, and improved writing organization and clarity. Standardized assessments like state Common Core tests show growth, but the most meaningful indicators are daily classroom performance, teacher feedback, and the student's confidence and engagement with learning. A tutor tracks progress through regular assessments and adjusts instruction to ensure steady advancement toward grade-level mastery.

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