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10+ years
From fraction operations in middle school to derivatives in calculus, Sandy covers the full arc of math and knows exactly where students tend to get stuck at each level. She digs into the reasoning behind formulas — why cross-multiplication works, what a limit actually means — so that each new conce...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Scoring a 34 ACT composite means Noah has the quantitative chops to cover everything from fraction operations and proportional reasoning up through algebraic problem-solving. He zeroes in on where a student's understanding breaks down — whether that's setting up word problems or working with negativ...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Theo's 35 ACT composite required performing under pressure across algebra, geometry, and trigonometry — and his economics coursework at Columbia keeps him working through quantitative models regularly. He unpacks math problems by showing students the logic driving each step, so a technique learned i...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, History
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Emily
Early math concepts like regrouping in subtraction or understanding fractions as parts of a whole can trip kids up if the reasoning behind them isn't clear. Emily's special education training gives her a deep toolkit for making these ideas concrete — think base-ten blocks, number lines, and real-wor...
Bank Street College of Education
Master of Science, Early Childhood Special Education
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Philipp
Moving from Germany to the U.S. at eleven meant Philipp had to rebuild his academic footing in a new language — an experience that gave him a sharp sense for when a student's math confusion is actually a conceptual gap versus a communication gap. He tutors across algebra, algebra 2, and calculus, an...
Columbia College
Current Undergrad, East Asian Studies
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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
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
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
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
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...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
Certified Tutor
Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
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 com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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During your first session, a tutor will assess your current math level, understand your specific challenges, and learn about your goals—whether that's improving grades, preparing for a test, or building confidence with a particular topic. They'll ask about concepts that feel unclear and how you currently approach problem-solving, then create a personalized plan tailored to your learning style and pace.
Expert tutors focus on helping you understand the 'why' behind math concepts, not just the 'how.' By exploring patterns, visualizing problems, and connecting new ideas to what you already know, tutoring builds genuine understanding so you can apply math skills to unfamiliar problems and feel confident tackling challenges independently.
Word problems often trip students up because they require translating language into math. Tutors teach you strategies like identifying key information, breaking problems into steps, and checking whether your answer makes sense in context. With practice and guidance, you'll develop the problem-solving skills to approach any word problem systematically.
Absolutely. Math anxiety often stems from past struggles or feeling rushed, and personalized tutoring creates a judgment-free space to work through concepts at your own pace. As you build understanding and see progress, confidence naturally grows—many students find that one-on-one instruction transforms their relationship with math.
Yes. Tutors are familiar with different textbooks, curricula, and teaching approaches used in Manhattan schools. They can align their instruction with what you're learning in class, help clarify concepts from your coursework, and ensure you're building skills in a way that supports your classroom success.
Showing work demonstrates your reasoning process and helps teachers identify where misunderstandings occur. Tutors teach you how to organize and communicate your mathematical thinking clearly—skills that improve your grades, deepen your understanding, and prepare you for more advanced math where reasoning is essential.
Graphing and proofs require different thinking than computational problems, and tutors break these down into manageable steps. They help you visualize relationships, understand the logic behind proofs, and practice strategies repeatedly so these challenging topics become more intuitive over time.
Tutors guide you to notice how different topics relate—like how algebra builds on arithmetic, or how graphs represent equations. By making these connections explicit and exploring patterns together, you develop a more cohesive understanding of math rather than viewing topics as isolated, which makes learning new concepts easier and faster.
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