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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...
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Allan
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Paula
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Sarah
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Richard
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Emory University
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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...
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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.
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Fourth grade is a critical transition year where math shifts from basic facts and procedures to deeper conceptual understanding. The most common challenges include:
- Multi-step word problems: Students struggle to identify what the problem is asking and which operations to use
- Fractions: Understanding that fractions represent parts of a whole is often confusing for students used to working only with whole numbers
- Multiplication and division: Moving beyond memorization to understand how these operations relate to each other and real-world situations
- Showing work: Teachers increasingly require students to explain their thinking, which can be frustrating for students who just want to get the answer
Personalized tutoring helps by slowing down to build understanding at each step, rather than just pushing toward the next topic.
Signs that personalized tutoring could help include: avoiding math homework, consistently scoring below grade level, difficulty explaining how they solved a problem, or anxiety about math class. Many students benefit from tutoring not because they're struggling, but because they need a different explanation or approach than what works in a classroom setting.
Even students who are performing at grade level sometimes have gaps in understanding that will create problems later—especially as math becomes more abstract in middle school. A tutor can identify these gaps early and strengthen foundational concepts before they compound.
The best tutors balance procedural fluency (knowing how to do the math) with conceptual understanding (knowing why it works). In 4th grade, this means:
- Using manipulatives and visual models (base-ten blocks, fraction bars, arrays) to make abstract concepts concrete
- Teaching problem-solving strategies rather than just drilling procedures
- Encouraging students to show their work and explain their thinking
- Connecting new concepts to what students already know
- Building confidence and reducing math anxiety through patient, judgment-free instruction
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand these developmental needs and can adapt their teaching style to your child's learning preferences.
Word problems require students to read carefully, translate language into math, and decide which operations to use—skills that don't develop naturally. Many 4th graders freeze when they see a word problem because they don't have a reliable strategy.
A tutor can teach systematic approaches like: identifying what you know and what you need to find, drawing a picture or diagram to represent the problem, and checking whether the answer makes sense. With guided practice on problems at the right level of difficulty, students gain confidence and develop problem-solving intuition that transfers across different situations.
Yes. While different textbooks and programs (Common Core, Singapore Math, traditional approaches) may emphasize concepts in different orders or use different terminology, the underlying math is the same. A tutor can work with whatever curriculum your child is learning, help clarify confusing explanations, and provide additional practice and examples.
In fact, seeing the same concept explained multiple ways often helps students understand it more deeply. If your child uses a specific textbook or curriculum, share that information when you connect with a tutor—it helps them provide more targeted support.
Timeline depends on the student's starting point and the specific goals, but many students show meaningful improvement within a few weeks of consistent tutoring. Common outcomes include: improved test scores, greater confidence in class participation, willingness to tackle harder problems, and better performance on homework with less frustration.
Perhaps more importantly, students often develop a healthier relationship with math—moving from "I can't do this" to "I can figure this out if I slow down and think it through." This mindset shift is what prepares them for success in higher math classes.
Frequency depends on your goals and budget, but research on learning suggests that consistent, spaced practice is more effective than cramming. Many families find 1-2 sessions per week effective for addressing specific gaps or building confidence.
When you connect with a tutor, you can discuss your child's needs and create a plan together. Some students benefit from more frequent sessions early on (to build momentum and address urgent gaps), then transition to less frequent check-ins once they're on track. A tutor can help you find the right rhythm for your child.
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