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Molly

Certified Tutor

Molly

Master of Science in Education
Molly's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade math
1st-8th Grade Writing
1st-8th Grade Reading
Pre-Algebra

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...

Education

Northwestern University

Master of Science in Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Allan

Certified Tutor

Allan

Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Allan's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade math
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade Reading
3rd-8th Grade Science

I'm a big Boston Celtics fan and I speak three languages. I can get you the test results you need to succeed because I went through the exams myself and performed well. The first time I took the SAT I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where ...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Eric

Certified Tutor

Eric

Bachelor in Arts
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade math
6th-12th Grade Writing
6th-8th Grade Science
Pre-Algebra

I am patient and collaborative. I work with my students to help them come to the answers on their own, and I find creative and fun ways for students to think about the material in a new light.

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
32
Nick

Certified Tutor

Nick

Bachelors, Theatre
Nick's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade math
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading

I'm an actor, writer and musician living in New York City. I grew up in Minneapolis, MN (by way of Palo Alto, California). I graduated from Northwestern University in 2014, with a B.A. in Theatre, and a minor in American History.

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Theatre

Test Scores
ACT
32
Paula

Certified Tutor

Paula

Bachelor in Arts
Paula's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade math
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade Reading
3rd-8th Grade Science

I am extremely passionate about academics and learning; the value of each was inculcated into me at a very young age. I tutor a variety of subjects largely because I have so many areas of interests and have been privileged enough to pursue knowledge in those areas. I even enjoy tucking away "useless...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
32
Sarah

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Sarah

Masters, Secondary Education
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Calculus

I am an experienced tutor and classroom teacher with a passion for helping students learn - especially when it doesn't come easy. I love teaching math, especially since I know that it can be hard. While I specialize in working with middle and high school students, I have worked with students as youn...

Education

Providence College

Masters, Secondary Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelors, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Shawn

Certified Tutor

Shawn

Master of Science, Chemistry
Shawn's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade math
6th-8th Grade Science
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am a patient teacher who can explain problems in many different ways according to how individual students learn best. I only ask that you know and explain to me what topics you do not know or get so far. I know that every student can learn a subject with a combination of practice and patience, but...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Master of Science, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1420
Hasan

Certified Tutor

Hasan

B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts
Hasan's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade math
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-8th Grade Reading
3rd-8th Grade Science

I am a graduate of Brown University, where I earned my B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts, taking courses in a wide array of subjects ranging from contemporary American fiction to ancient Indian classics. My first teaching experience came in college when I had the privilege of creating and teachi...

Education

Brown University

B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Greg

Certified Tutor

Greg

Building Engineer, Chemical Engineering and Math
Greg's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade math
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am a rising junior at Vanderbilt University studying chemical engineering and mathematics. Throughout high school, I tutored both individuals and groups in a variety of subjects including algebra and physics. At Vanderbilt, I've had the opportunity to teach at local Nashville elementary and middle...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Building Engineer, Chemical Engineering and Math

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Madeline

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Madeline

Bachelors
Madeline's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade math
3rd-8th Grade Science
5th-9th Grade Reading
6th-9th Grade Writing

I am currently a graduate student Johns Hopkins University getting my masters in chemical and biomolecular engineering. I have spent a lot of time around children and I have spent a good amount of time teaching as well. I want all students that I tutor to feel comfortable when I am tutoring them and...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1510

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Julie

12th Grade math Tutor • +83 Subjects

I am a rising junior at Princeton University pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy with a certificate in Statistics and Machine Learning. I am highly passionate about education: during the academic year, I serve as a volunteer tutor for the Petey Greene Program, which provides educational assistance to those incarcerated in New Jersey prisons; after graduation, I hope to work toward becoming a high school mathematics teacher. This summer, I am interning part-time at IntegrateNYC4me, a nonprofit that seeks to integrate New York schools. I believe that quality educational opportunities should be accessible to all, and I hope to dedicate my career toward realizing this vision!

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Sheena

6th Grade math Tutor • +65 Subjects

I am a Georgia Institute of Technology Engineering Undergraduate and have my MBA from Cornell University - Johnson College of Business. I am very proficient in: K-12 Mathematics, Science, English, History, Engineering, and College and Graduate level Business studies. A native English speaker, I also speak Hindi, Urdu, and French. I have been tutoring since I was in 7th grade, to younger students at Kumon, and have been tutoring privately since the 9th grade. Once I graduated college, I continued the private tutoring and was a part of the Tutoring club at GT. I moved to NYC after graduation and began helping middle and highschool students with the above mentioned subjects. I am very passionate about education and teaching in general - which inspired me to further my quest for knowledge and complete my MBA. I am a peoples person and this is purely a hobby of mine.

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Dakota

12th Grade math Tutor • +126 Subjects

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 professional but fun learning atmosphere. And, most importantly, we get hard work done! Hobbies: art, books, travel, reading, cooking, music, writing

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Richard

12th Grade math Tutor • +56 Subjects

I am currently a PhD candidate at Northwestern University, studying microbiology and public health (my two biggest passions). I received my Bachelor of Science with high honors from Emory University in 2011, where I double-majored in Biology and Spanish. During my time at Emory, I studied abroad in Australia working on barrier reef and rainforest ecology, and studied in Spain mastering my Spanish language skills. I can read and write Spanish with high proficiency and have tutored Spanish speakers, and received highest scores on the AP Spanish exam with listening. My favorite academic subjects are math and science, and I have received perfect scores on a variety of standardized math exams, including SAT I math, SAT II math IIC subject test, BC calculus AP exam, and the GRE quantitative exam. In addition to tutoring mathematics at all levels, I enjoy tutoring grammar and mechanics, and editing essays. I received the Carlos C. Rojas Excellence in Writing Award from Emory University, and have served on the editorial board for Emory University's undergraduate research journal, as well as have authored peer-reviewed manuscripts at Northwestern University. I have lectured to undergraduate students at Northwestern University in cell biology, and have taught English as a Second Language (ESL) in both a classroom setting and one-on-one. I have a very diverse background of knowledge and have worked in a variety of settings, both academic and in industry, and can meet any of your tutoring needs. I am a very patient person with excellent communication and listening skills who will take the time to get to know each of my tutees. After identifying and recognizing a tutee's own strengths and weaknesses, I can tailor a unique tutoring plan to help each student exceed his or her goals. Hobbies: writing, hiking, reading, cooking, traveling, music, art, travel, books

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Alexandra

12th Grade math Tutor • +42 Subjects

I'm a Math and French major at Brown University, and I've been tutoring for over three years. I have worked with young kids taking elementary-level math, middle school students taking Pre-Algebra and Algebra, high school students taking Pre-Calculus and Calculus, college students taking Calculus I/II and Linear Algebra -- and any level in between! Tutoring is one of my favorite activities, because every student I work with teaches me something new about my field. In addition to doing math and writing French poetry, I play the piano, contract bridge, soccer and tennis. I am also a passionate vegan, and hope to one day combine math and language into a field that draws on both the sciences and the humanities. Hobbies: reading, music, writing, art, books

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Li

9th Grade math Tutor • +69 Subjects

I'm extremely motivated to help you succeed Hobbies: reading, music, writing, art, books, photography

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Morgan

12th Grade math Tutor • +44 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelors of Science and Engineering (BSE) in Chemical Engineering. I was selected as the outstanding graduate for the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and have extensive math, physics, and writing experience. I recently applied and was accepted to many top-ten PhD programs for engineering because of academic merit and personal statement writing skills. I will be attending the University of Texas at Austin in the fall. Hobbies: books, reading, writing, music, running, hiking, art

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Damian

12th Grade math Tutor • +52 Subjects

I'm a great math tutor because I understand the material thoroughly, am patient, and know how to explain things.

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Neil

12th Grade math Tutor • +39 Subjects

I am well versed in all types of questions the students will be faced with on homework or exams. Also, in addition to my teaching experience at Purdue, I have been teaching a one week course in Shanghai yearly since 2008 to prepare Chinese Occupational Health and Safety professionals to take the Certified Industrial Hygienist exam and part of what I help them with are some of the tricks of the trade for successfully taking these types of exams. I also helped my daughter prepare for her GRE exam when her GRE Boot Camp program was suddenly cancelled my prep work with her helped her increase her math score approximately 100 points.

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Allen

11th Grade math Tutor • +66 Subjects

I am an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University who is pursuing a major in mathematics and a minor in computer science. My experience in tutoring environments entails working at a learning center teaching mathematics and serving as a volunteer in various mentorship and tutoring programs. While I have taught various subjects such as financial literacy and music, I especially love to work with students in mathematics as well as SAT preparation. Hobbies: art, books, hiking, nature, reading, cooking, music, writing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sixth grade marks a critical shift from learning basic procedures to understanding the 'why' behind math concepts. Many students struggle with this transition, especially when it comes to fractions, ratios, and early algebraic thinking. They might be able to follow steps to solve a problem but struggle to explain their reasoning or apply the concept in a different context.

Personalized tutoring helps bridge this gap by slowing down to build conceptual understanding. A tutor can help students see the connections between what they're learning and real-world applications, making abstract concepts feel tangible and less intimidating.

Word problems require students to translate language into mathematical operations—a skill that doesn't come naturally to everyone. Sixth graders often get stuck trying to figure out where to start, which operation to use, or how to organize the information given.

Expert tutors teach problem-solving strategies like identifying key information, drawing diagrams, breaking multi-step problems into smaller chunks, and checking answers for reasonableness. With guided practice, students build confidence and develop a systematic approach rather than feeling lost or guessing randomly.

Yes. Different schools use different textbooks and approaches—some focus on traditional methods, others emphasize problem-based learning or Singapore Math-style strategies. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can work flexibly with your student's specific curriculum and teaching style.

When you get matched with a tutor, you can share your student's textbook, assignments, and learning goals. This ensures the tutoring aligns with what's happening in the classroom and reinforces the same approaches your student's teacher is using.

Showing work isn't just about getting credit—it helps students organize their thinking and makes it easier to spot where mistakes happen. Many 6th graders rush through problems or skip steps because they see the answer in their head.

Tutors can model the habit of writing out each step clearly, labeling what they're doing, and explaining their reasoning. Practicing this consistently during tutoring sessions helps students internalize the skill, so they naturally show their work on homework and tests.

Absolutely. Math anxiety often develops when students fall behind and feel embarrassed asking questions in class. One-on-one instruction creates a judgment-free space where students can ask 'dumb questions,' make mistakes, and learn at their own pace without feeling rushed or compared to classmates.

As concepts start to click and students experience success, confidence builds naturally. Tutors also help reframe mistakes as learning opportunities, which shifts the mindset from 'I'm bad at math' to 'I haven't learned this yet.' Over time, this changes how students approach challenges both in math and beyond.

Fractions represent a major conceptual leap. Students have spent years learning that bigger numbers mean bigger quantities, but with fractions, 1/8 is actually smaller than 1/4, even though 8 is a bigger number. This breaks their mental model and can feel confusing.

Tutors use visual models—number lines, area models, and fraction bars—to help students build intuition before jumping to algorithms. When students understand fractions as parts of a whole and can see why 1/4 + 1/4 = 1/2, operations with fractions make much more sense.

With consistent tutoring, most students see improvements in both grades and confidence within 4-8 weeks. Beyond test scores, you'll notice students asking better questions, attempting harder problems without immediately giving up, and feeling more ownership of their learning.

The goal isn't just to 'fix' struggling areas—it's to help students develop problem-solving habits and mathematical thinking they can apply to algebra, geometry, and beyond. Students who build a strong conceptual foundation in 6th grade are far better positioned for success in high school math.

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