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Angelica
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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2+ years
Bilal
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. ...
Arizona State University
Bachelor's (in progress)
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Abigail
I'm an enthusiastic educator, who likes to create child based lessons. I have spent over six years dedicated to unlocking potential across all age groups. With eight years of Psychology studies, and a B.S. in Criminal Justice, I bring a structured yet engaging approach to subjects ranging from eleme...
AIU
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Karthikeyan
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biomedical and Biological Sciences with a 3.96 GPA, and I am currently continuing my academic journey through advanced medical and graduate-level coursework. My education has given me a strong foundation not only in the life sciences but also in interdisciplinary f...
Central Washington University
Bachelor's
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2+ years
Owasif
Hi! My name is Owasif and I have over 6 years of experience teaching K-5th grade. I'm a dedicated tutor who will put your child's success at the top of my list. I'll ensure every child gets the tutoring they need to succeed in class and beyond.
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Bachelor
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2+ years
Madison
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...
Boston University
Master's/Graduate
University of Central Florida
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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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University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
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undergraduate
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9+ years
Jai
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'...
Stanford University
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Kate
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 ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
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6+ years
Rhea
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...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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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 coming members of such a great field. I have experience tutoring both Calculus and Physics at Notre Dame, as well as experience as a Student Assistant for Differential Equations and Mechanics. I believe the key to learning is much deeper than learning to solve problems and that seeking knowledge is one of the best means for personal improvement.
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I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice president of my school's NHS chapter where I ran our tutoring program, and I, myself, tutored. I also was a teaching assistant in the summer of 2020 for a class in discrete mathematics through a program called PACT (Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking). I love learning and hope to make the process enjoyable for you!
Zachary
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Tony
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I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, English, history, and Mandarin Chinese part-time with a DC-based tutoring company. At Yale, I worked as a freshman counselor to provide academic and career advice to incoming freshmen. I have taken both SAT and MCAT test prep classes and am familiar with both tests as well as the preparation necessary to score well. My personal career goals include attending medical school to pursue either immunology/infectious diseases or psych/neurology, teaching biology at the university level, and working in public/global health with either the CDC or the WHO.
Annie
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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.
Samantha
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners! Hobbies: photography, travel, reading, music, writing, running, art, books, traveling
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Calculus Tutor • +21 Subjects
I am a published author who has enjoyed “coaching” our daughter, as she navigated through high school, college and graduate school. I mentor college juniors who are seeking careers in financial services, and I serve as a peer resource to professionals who are transitioning from private industry to the nonprofit sector. Hobbies: reading, cooking, writing, books, music, art, travel
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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects
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 classroom with middle-school students who were in approximately the 10th percentile for math (meaning they score lower than 90% of students). One-fourth of those students were able to grow around 15 percentile points by the end of the year! Hobbies: reading, cooking, gardening, music, art, nature, books, writing
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The biggest challenge areas in 5th Grade Common Core are typically fractions (especially comparing, adding, and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators), multi-digit multiplication and division, and the transition from concrete to abstract mathematical thinking. Many students also struggle with understanding place value in decimals and connecting fractions to decimals. In literacy, students often find it difficult to move from decoding to comprehension, particularly when analyzing text structure, identifying author's purpose, and understanding complex character motivations in longer chapter books.
Fractions require students to think about numbers in a fundamentally different way—as parts of a whole rather than counting discrete objects. 5th Grade Common Core demands deep conceptual understanding, not just procedural steps, which means students must visualize fractions, understand equivalence, and apply operations meaningfully. A tutor can use visual models (area models, number lines, fraction strips) to build this conceptual foundation before moving to algorithms, helping students see WHY 3/4 + 1/8 works the way it does rather than just memorizing the steps.
5th Grade Common Core emphasizes understanding the strategies behind multiplication and division—like using area models, partial products, and the distributive property—rather than relying solely on the standard algorithm. Students need to decompose numbers, recognize patterns, and explain their reasoning. Many students struggle because they're used to just "following steps" without understanding what's actually happening. A tutor can help students build flexibility with numbers, showing them multiple strategies and when each one is most efficient, which deepens number sense and makes larger computations more manageable.
5th Grade Common Core shifts from "learning to read" to "reading to learn," requiring students to analyze text structure, identify main ideas and supporting details, understand cause-and-effect relationships, and infer character motivations across longer texts. Students must also compare themes across different books and evaluate author's word choices and their impact. Many students can decode fluently but struggle to retain information, make connections, or think critically about what they've read. Tutoring helps by teaching explicit comprehension strategies, building vocabulary in context, and practicing close reading with texts at appropriate levels.
An effective 5th Grade Common Core tutor should have deep knowledge of the standards themselves—understanding not just the skills students need, but the conceptual progressions that lead to mastery. They should be skilled at using visual models and manipulatives to build understanding, particularly for fractions and multi-digit operations. Strong tutors also understand the Common Core's emphasis on mathematical reasoning and can ask questions that help students explain their thinking rather than just getting answers. In literacy, they should be able to assess reading level accurately, select appropriate texts, and teach comprehension strategies explicitly.
Progress in 5th Grade Common Core shows up in multiple ways: students can solve multi-step problems with greater accuracy and explain their reasoning; they demonstrate conceptual understanding of fractions by using models and comparing amounts; they read more complex texts with better comprehension and can identify main ideas and supporting details without prompting. In writing, students organize ideas more clearly and use evidence from texts. You'll also notice increased confidence—students become willing to tackle harder problems and ask clarifying questions rather than shutting down. Most students see noticeable gains in 4-6 weeks of consistent tutoring, with stronger foundational understanding showing up in subsequent grade-level work.
5th Grade Common Core requires students to understand that decimals and fractions represent the same quantities—that 0.5 and 1/2 are equivalent, for example. This is conceptually challenging because students must see decimals as parts of a whole (not just digits in a place value chart) and understand how tenths and hundredths relate to fractions. Many students compartmentalize these concepts, treating decimals and fractions as separate topics. A tutor can use visual representations like base-ten blocks, grids, and number lines to show how these systems connect, helping students build a unified understanding of rational numbers rather than isolated procedures.
5th Grade Common Core expects students to write opinion, informative, and narrative pieces with clear organization, supporting details, and proper conventions—a significant jump from earlier grades. Students struggle most with providing relevant evidence and explanations, organizing ideas logically, and maintaining focus on a central idea. Many write in a stream-of-consciousness style without planning or revising. A tutor can teach explicit writing structures, help students plan before drafting, model how to find and integrate evidence from texts, and guide revision focused on clarity and support rather than just mechanics, building confidence in longer, more complex writing tasks.
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