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Molly

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Molly

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

The jump into 6th grade math — dividing fractions, evaluating expressions with variables, plotting on the coordinate plane — is the first time many students feel like math has changed on them. Molly spent three years as a classroom teacher in elementary grades, so she understands the exact skills a ...

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

Sixth grade is where fractions, decimals, and percents all collide, and students who never fully grasped fraction operations start to struggle visibly. Allan unpacks these relationships by showing how they're really the same idea expressed differently — converting between forms until students see th...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Eric

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Eric

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

Sixth-grade math introduces fraction operations, decimal arithmetic, and early algebraic expressions — topics that need to feel intuitive, not mechanical. Eric makes these concepts stick by encouraging students to explain their reasoning out loud and catch their own mistakes. His background spans th...

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
32
Nick

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Nick

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

Sixth grade is where math starts demanding real reasoning — ratios, integer operations, and early algebraic thinking can feel like a sudden leap. Nick breaks these concepts down using concrete, relatable examples, drawing on the same clear communication skills he honed studying theatre at Northweste...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Theatre

Test Scores
ACT
32
Paula

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Paula

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

The jump into ratios, rates, and dividing fractions trips up more sixth graders than most parents expect. Paula zeroes in on the reasoning behind each operation so students aren't just memorizing flip-and-multiply tricks — they understand what division of a fraction actually means. Her broad academi...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
32
Shawn

Certified Tutor

Shawn

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

A chemistry master's degree means Shawn has spent years relying on the exact quantitative skills — proportional reasoning, working with decimals, evaluating expressions — that 6th graders are encountering for the first time. He breaks down each new concept with multiple explanations tailored to how ...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Master of Science, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1420
Sarah

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Sarah

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

Sixth-grade math introduces a wave of new territory — fractions operations, decimal division, and the very first taste of algebraic expressions — all at once. Sarah sequences these topics so each one reinforces the last, turning what feels like an avalanche into a clear progression. Her training in ...

Education

Providence College

Masters, Secondary Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelors, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Greg

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Greg

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

Sixth grade is when math starts asking students to think in fractions, decimals, and ratios simultaneously, and the ones who build real number sense here have a much smoother path through middle school. Greg teaches fraction operations and decimal conversions by connecting them visually — showing wh...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Building Engineer, Chemical Engineering and Math

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Hasan

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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

Ratios, rates, and that first real encounter with dividing fractions — 6th grade math introduces ideas that students will rely on for years. Hasan's daily work as a lead teacher at a classical academy in Phoenix gives him a structured, step-by-step approach to building these skills so they actually ...

Education

Brown University

B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1540
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

Ratios, rates, and that first real encounter with dividing fractions — 6th grade math is full of concepts that trip students up when they're taught as isolated procedures. Madeline links each topic back to visual models and real-world scenarios so the reasoning sticks. Her engineering background mea...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1510

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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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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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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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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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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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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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I am “HQ” (Highly Qualified) certified to teach Social Studies for grades 7-12. I currently teach a sophomore level ethics class at St. Edwards University. I taught several classes at The University of Texas at Austin as a Doctoral Candidate, where I also earned my M.A. in Philosophy. At the University of Southern California, I earned my B.A. with Departmental Honors along with the Discovery Scholar’s award for excellence in independent research. I have been tutoring and teaching for eleven years, with a primary emphasis on developing my students’ writing and critical thinking skills.

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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

The jump from arithmetic to abstract thinking is significant. While 5th grade focuses on computation with whole numbers and fractions, 6th grade introduces variables, equations, and algebraic thinking. Students suddenly need to understand that a letter like 'x' represents an unknown number, not just compute answers. This conceptual leap—moving from "what's the answer?" to "what does this represent?"—trips up many students who've relied on memorizing procedures rather than understanding why those procedures work.

Word problems require students to translate real-world language into mathematical symbols and operations—a skill that's separate from computation itself. Many students can solve 3x + 5 = 20, but freeze when asked "If Maria has 5 more than 3 times as many apples as James, and she has 20 apples, how many does James have?" A tutor helps by teaching students to break problems into steps: identify what you know, what you're looking for, and which operations connect them. With practice and explicit strategy instruction, students learn to recognize problem patterns and build confidence tackling unfamiliar scenarios.

In 6th grade, showing work becomes crucial because it reveals whether a student understands the concept or just got lucky. A correct answer with no work shown could mean genuine understanding or a calculation mistake that canceled out. More importantly, middle school math builds on itself—if a student can't explain their reasoning for ratios or equations now, they'll struggle with proportional relationships and more complex algebra later. Tutors focus on clear work because it helps identify exactly where confusion lies and builds the mathematical communication skills students need for standardized tests and higher math.

Ratios introduce a new way of thinking about relationships between quantities—not just "how many total" but "how many of this compared to that." Students often mix up ratios with fractions or struggle to scale ratios up and down consistently. For example, understanding that a 2:3 ratio is the same as 4:6 or 10:15 requires flexible thinking about equivalent relationships. Tutors help by using concrete visual models (tape diagrams, ratio tables) before jumping to abstract notation, and by connecting ratios to real contexts like recipes or maps so students see why these relationships matter.

Many 6th graders memorize "negative times negative equals positive" without grasping why. Effective tutoring uses number lines and real-world contexts—like temperature, elevation, or bank accounts—to show that negative numbers represent opposite directions or quantities. When a student sees -3 + 5 on a number line (start at -3, move right 5 spaces, land on 2), they understand it conceptually rather than following a rule. This deeper understanding is essential because 6th grade negative number work is the foundation for all future algebra, and students who only memorize rules struggle when problems get more complex.

Multi-step equations like 2x + 5 = 13 require students to reverse operations in the correct order—a skill that demands both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding of equality. Many students apply operations randomly or forget that whatever they do to one side, they must do to the other. Tutors typically use a systematic approach: isolate the variable step-by-step (undo addition/subtraction first, then multiplication/division), check the solution by substituting back into the original equation, and use visual models like balance scales to reinforce that equations represent equal quantities on both sides. This builds both accuracy and the reasoning skills needed for algebra.

Math anxiety in 6th grade often stems from hitting conceptual material (variables, multi-step thinking) after years of computational success, leading students to believe they're "not a math person." Tutors create low-pressure environments where mistakes are learning opportunities, not failures. By breaking complex topics into smaller, manageable pieces and celebrating incremental progress, students rebuild confidence. Personalized instruction also means a tutor can identify exactly where understanding broke down—maybe it's fractions, maybe it's the transition to variables—and address that root cause rather than having the student feel lost in a whole-class setting. Many students discover they actually understand math once they see it explained in a way that clicks for them.

Yes, curricula differ significantly in how they introduce concepts. Eureka Math emphasizes visual models and conceptual understanding from the start, Connected Math uses investigations and real-world contexts, while traditional textbooks often follow a more procedural path. A skilled tutor understands these differences and can work with whatever approach your student's school uses—or bridge between approaches if your student needs clarification. The key is that tutors connect to your student's existing materials and classroom instruction so they're reinforcing what's being taught, not introducing conflicting methods. This alignment helps students see consistency between home tutoring and classroom learning.

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