Philosophy might seem far from elementary math, but Jessalyn's PhD training sharpened one skill that matters enormously for young learners: breaking a big, confusing idea into a chain of small, logical steps. She applies that same clarity to concepts like regrouping and multi-step word problems, walking kids through the *reasoning* behind each operation so they're not just following memorized procedures. Rated 5.0 by families.

Getting multiplication facts or place value wrong isn't a sign a kid is bad at math — it usually means the underlying concept wasn't made concrete enough the first time. Steve teaches elementary math by connecting abstract ideas to tangible examples, drawing on his Texas certification and learner-centered approach to make fractions, measurement, and early problem-solving click.

At the elementary level, the goal isn't just getting the right answer — it's building the kind of number sense that makes a child comfortable thinking mathematically. Rakhi uses visual models and real-world examples to teach place value, basic operations, and early fractions in ways young learners can grab onto. She's patient, clear, and genuinely enjoys working with younger kids.

Teaching a young learner to see patterns in multiplication tables or understand why borrowing works in subtraction takes patience and a genuine love for how math fits together. Roozbeh grew up watching his mother teach and picked up her knack for making abstract ideas concrete — using visual models, number lines, and real-world examples to anchor place value and basic operations. He keeps sessions encouraging and structured so kids walk away feeling capable.

Building number sense early — understanding place value, fractions as parts of a whole, basic multiplication strategies — shapes how a student thinks about math for years to come. Tyler's training through UTeach, a nationwide program for math and science educators, gave him structured methods for teaching foundational concepts through discovery rather than rote drills. He holds a 5.0 rating from students and families.

Multiplication tables and long division don't have to feel like a grind. Matt teaches elementary math by turning problems into small puzzles, keeping younger learners engaged while they build real fluency with place value, fractions, and basic operations.

Place value, basic operations, and early fractions can feel abstract to younger learners who need concrete ways to visualize what numbers actually mean. Elliott, a state-certified teacher, breaks these concepts into hands-on steps that build real number sense rather than rote counting.

Fractions, place value, and multi-step word problems don't have to be scary. Katrina treats elementary math as a series of puzzles, building each student's confidence by letting them discover patterns on their own before formalizing the rules. She genuinely believes every kid can enjoy math — and that belief tends to be contagious.

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.

I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.