Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors
serving Lansing, MI

Getting multiplication facts or place value wrong isn't a sign a kid is bad at math — it usually means the underlying concept hasn't clicked yet. Suzie is patient and specific, turning abstract ideas like regrouping or fraction equivalence into something a young learner can see and touch before moving to the written math.

Multiplication strategies, fraction models, and place value aren't just skills to memorize — they're the building blocks every future math course depends on. Ashley breaks these concepts into visual, hands-on explanations that make sense to younger learners, bringing patience and structure from her engineering and MBA background at Michigan and Wharton.

Building number sense early changes everything that comes after — how a student handles fractions, place value, and word problems in elementary math shapes their confidence for years. Surina breaks down each concept with interactive strategies that keep younger learners engaged instead of overwhelmed. Her 5.0 rating comes from making sessions feel less like homework and more like problem-solving puzzles.

Getting multiplication tables and place value to stick requires more creativity than most people expect — especially for younger learners who think in pictures and stories, not procedures. Rebekah has been working with kids in teaching roles since she was fourteen, and she knows how to turn concepts like regrouping or basic fractions into something concrete and clickable rather than abstract and frustrating.

At the elementary level, the goal isn't just getting the right answer — it's building number sense so that multiplication, division, and place value feel logical rather than mechanical. Jonathan uses games, real-world scenarios, and plenty of positive reinforcement to keep younger learners engaged, drawing on a teaching style that's earned him a perfect 5.0 rating.

Getting comfortable with multiplication, long division, and basic fractions early on makes every math class that follows feel less intimidating. Jonah keeps things concrete and visual, using number lines and grouping strategies that give younger learners something to hold onto when the numbers get bigger.

Anthony makes early math concepts like place value, basic multiplication, and simple fractions tangible by connecting them to things kids already understand. He sets a positive, encouraging tone while still expecting real effort, which builds both confidence and genuine number sense.

Building number sense early matters more than speed or memorization, and Allie treats every multiplication table and fraction model as a chance to develop genuine understanding. Her approach to elementary math leans on storytelling and real-world scenarios — splitting pizza slices, counting change, measuring ingredients — so concepts stick long after the worksheet is done.

Getting comfortable with multiplication facts, place value, and basic fractions at this stage sets up everything that comes later in math. Mary uses visual strategies and real-world examples — measuring ingredients, splitting groups evenly — to make arithmetic click rather than feel like rote memorization. Her patient, creative style keeps younger learners engaged.

Getting multiplication tables, fractions, and place value right at the elementary level shapes how a student thinks about math for years. Akhil's experience teaching younger learners means he knows how to make these ideas stick through visual models and real-world examples — not just repetition drills. He holds a 5.0 client rating.

I am an Atlanta native. I hold an undergraduate degree in Business from Tennessee State University and graduated degree in Education from Cambridge College. I am a Georgia and Texas certified teacher. I have always enjoyed working with kids. I have taught kindergarten, first, second and fourth grade. I am a hard-worker, team player and passionate about my students succeeding in whatever they set their minds too. I currently hold endorsements in K-5 Mathematics, Teacher Support Specialist, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). I am able to provide instruction that meets the needs of all students. I have the ability to differentiate instruction so that I cater to all learning styles and levels.

Multiplication strategies, place value, and early fraction concepts all click faster when a student understands the 'why' behind each step. Jessi's psychology background gives her insight into how younger learners process new information, and she uses that to tailor explanations — whether a kid needs manipulatives, drawings, or word-problem storytelling to make a concept stick.

Building number sense early — understanding place value, basic operations, and how to reason through word problems — sets the trajectory for everything that comes after in math. Mary treats elementary math as a chance to make young learners feel confident with numbers rather than anxious about them. Her 5.0 rating speaks to an approach that keeps sessions engaging while making sure core skills stick.

Getting comfortable with multiplication facts, place value, and basic fractions early on makes every math class that follows significantly easier. Li uses visual strategies and real-world examples — measuring ingredients, splitting groups evenly — to make these foundational concepts click for younger learners.

Building number sense early — understanding place value, basic multiplication facts, and simple fractions — sets up everything that comes later in math. Nicole studied child development as part of her Children's Studies minor at Washington University, so she knows how to match explanations to the way younger learners actually process new ideas. She uses concrete examples and visual models to make abstract concepts click.

Getting multiplication tables, fractions, and place value right at this stage shapes how a student thinks about math for years. Brittany's experience ranges from tutoring middle schoolers in West Philadelphia to working with college students at Penn, which gives her a clear picture of where early math skills need to be solid — and she makes those foundational concepts stick through concrete examples rather than rote repetition.

Teaching young learners multiplication tables or place value requires patience and creativity in equal measure. Jean has taught students as young as toddlers and understands that elementary math sticks best when it's hands-on — using tangible examples, patterns, and games rather than rote drills. Her medical training also means she's attuned to how developing minds learn, which shapes how she paces each session.

Fractions, place value, and basic multiplication can feel overwhelming to young learners when the "why" behind each step isn't clear. Anni breaks these concepts into visual, hands-on explanations that build real number sense — drawing on the same structured thinking she uses in her biomedical sciences training.

Long division, fractions, and place value might seem simple, but the way a student first learns these ideas shapes how they think about math for years. Kristi brings nearly a decade of experience teaching across every math level, which means she understands exactly which foundational skills matter most and how to make them stick. She's rated 5.0 by her students.

Building number sense early — understanding place value, regrouping in subtraction, or why multiplication is repeated addition — shapes how a student thinks about math for years. Katherine uses concrete examples and visual strategies to make these ideas stick before layering on procedures. She's patient with younger learners and skilled at spotting exactly where a concept breaks down.

Building number sense early changes everything about how a student experiences math later on. Kirstie breaks down concepts like place value, basic multiplication strategies, and simple fractions using visual and hands-on approaches shaped by her Master's in Education. She keeps sessions upbeat and low-pressure so young learners stay curious rather than anxious.

Early math confidence matters more than early math speed, and Amber structures her sessions around making sure a student genuinely understands place value, basic operations, or simple fractions before racing ahead. She uses hands-on strategies and real-world examples — counting money, measuring ingredients — to make abstract numbers tangible. Rated 5.0 by families she's worked with.