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Chris
BA University
14+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication tables, place value, and basic fractions to stick requires more than repetition — it requires someone who genuinely understands how younger learners think. Chris earned a master's in Teaching and Teacher Education specifically to work with students at formative stages. He turns abstract number concepts into tangible, visual problems that build real number sense.

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Morgan
BA Arizona State University • Current Grad Student, Chemical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin
10+ Years Tutoring

Chemical engineering grad students don't usually tutor elementary math — but Morgan's engineering mindset is surprisingly useful for teaching kids to think systematically about problems like regrouping or dividing with remainders. She turns arithmetic into logical puzzles, encouraging students to explain their reasoning step by step rather than memorize procedures. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Kristi
PhD Arizona State University • BA Harvard University
1+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Daniel
BA Arizona State University • Doctor of Dental Science, Dentistry University of California Los Angeles
13+ Years Tutoring

Daniel breaks down early math concepts like multiplication, division, and place value using concrete, visual strategies that build genuine number sense. His patience with younger learners comes through in the way he turns tricky word problems into step-by-step stories kids can follow.

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Rachelle
BA Arizona State University • Juris Doctor, N/A Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
14+ Years Tutoring

Building number sense early — understanding place value, basic operations, and how fractions actually represent parts of a whole — sets up everything that comes later in math. Rachelle is patient and methodical, drawing on the same structured thinking that earned her Summa Cum Laude honors at ASU to make concepts click for younger learners.

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John
PhD Cornell Law School • BA Yale University
15+ Years Tutoring

Building number sense early — understanding place value, fractions as parts of a whole, the logic behind multiplication — pays dividends for years. John's teaching style is patient and structured, turning each new concept into a small puzzle rather than a rote exercise. He holds a 5.0 client rating across his subjects.

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Andrew
BA Northwestern University • Juris Doctor, Law Tulane University of Louisiana
15+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication facts, place value, and basic fractions to click early changes a student's entire math trajectory. Andrew uses structured practice and real-world examples — money, measurement, time — to make these foundational concepts intuitive rather than rote.

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Amanda
MS University College london • BA Mount Holyoke College
1+ Years Tutoring

Fractions, place value, and multi-digit multiplication each require a different kind of thinking, and rushing past any one of them creates gaps that compound later. Amanda breaks these concepts into hands-on, visual steps that give younger learners genuine understanding — not just memorized procedures. Her patience and 4.9 student rating make her a strong fit for this age group.

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Jessica
AS Snow College • Current Grad Student, Elementary Education Utah Valley University
1+ Years Tutoring

Place value, regrouping, and early fractions can feel overwhelming when a child first encounters them — Jessica breaks these concepts into hands-on, visual steps that make the logic click. Her elementary education background means she understands how young learners build number sense and where common misconceptions tend to hide.

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Tracey
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

Place value, multi-digit multiplication, and early fraction concepts need to feel intuitive — not just memorized — if a student is going to carry them forward. Tracey uses visual models and real-world examples to make arithmetic click for younger learners. Her dance and arts background gives her a creative, energetic teaching style that keeps elementary students engaged.

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Aaron
BA The University of Texas at Austin
1+ Years Tutoring

Fractions, place value, and multi-digit multiplication can feel like a mountain to a young learner who hasn't yet seen why these skills matter. Aaron connects elementary math to tangible things — measuring materials, splitting quantities, reading simple blueprints — so the numbers have a purpose a kid can grab onto. His patient, encouraging style (honed over 18 years with five children) keeps lessons low-pressure and productive.

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Geoffrey
BA University
14+ Years Tutoring

When multiplication tables or long division feel overwhelming, the issue is usually a gap in number sense rather than a lack of effort. Geoffrey turns elementary math into hands-on problem-solving — using visual models for place value, grouping strategies for multiplication, and real-world scenarios that give young learners a reason to care about the answer.

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Charles
MS Arizona State University • BA Arizona State University
14+ Years Tutoring

Building number sense early — understanding place value, fractions as actual quantities, and why multiplication works the way it does — shapes everything a student will do in math for years to come. Charles is currently earning his Master's in Education at Arizona State, where he studies how young learners develop mathematical reasoning. He turns abstract arithmetic into hands-on, visual problem-solving that sticks.

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Cameron
PhD Stanford University
14+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication, division, and place value right at this stage shapes how a student thinks about numbers for years to come. Cameron uses real-world examples and visual strategies to make these foundational skills intuitive, turning math into something kids feel confident about rather than anxious over.

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Leah
BA University of Alabama at Huntsville
1+ Years Tutoring

Getting comfortable with multiplication facts, place value, and basic fractions at this stage makes every future math class easier. Leah turns these foundational skills into something tangible, using visual grouping and number-line strategies that give young learners a real sense of what the numbers mean.

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Alina
BA University
14+ Years Tutoring

Fractions, place value, and multi-digit multiplication aren't just procedures to memorize — they're building blocks that need to click intuitively before a student can move forward in math. Alina started her tutoring career working with elementary-age kids on exactly these concepts, and her patience shows in her 5.0 client rating.

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Ken
MS University of Washington • BA Pacific Lutheran University
15+ Years Tutoring
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Daniel
BA University
14+ Years Tutoring

Young learners pick up multiplication strategies and place-value understanding fastest when the math feels like a puzzle, not a chore. Daniel brings a relaxed, encouraging style to elementary topics — from basic operations to early fractions — and uses hands-on examples that keep kids engaged and curious about numbers.

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Teresa
MS Arizona State University • BA University of Notre Dame
13+ Years Tutoring

Long division, fractions, and place value aren't just procedures to memorize — they're the building blocks for every math class that follows. Teresa turns these early concepts into hands-on problem-solving moments, keeping younger learners engaged while making sure the reasoning behind each step actually sticks.

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Jamison
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication facts or place value wrong isn't usually a knowledge problem — it's a confidence problem. Jamison approaches elementary math by turning abstract number concepts into tangible activities, whether that's grouping objects for division or using number lines to visualize addition and subtraction. His 5.0 rating speaks to how comfortable younger learners feel in his sessions.

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Hana
BA Washington University in St. Louis
15+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication facts and place value to stick requires more than flashcards. Hana uses pattern-based strategies and visual models to make arithmetic intuitive, building the kind of number sense that carries students confidently into more advanced math.

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Alyssa
MS Arizona State University
1+ Years Tutoring

Early math concepts like place value, basic fractions, and multi-digit operations set the trajectory for everything that comes later. Alyssa breaks these ideas into concrete, visual steps — using real-world examples a young learner can grab onto before moving to abstract notation. Her engineering training taught her that every complex system starts with simple building blocks, and she applies that same philosophy here.

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Paul
BA Colorado College
14+ Years Tutoring

Fractions, place value, and multi-digit multiplication are the building blocks everything else in math rests on. Paul uses real-world examples — splitting a recipe, measuring distances on a hike — to make these ideas click for younger learners rather than feel like abstract rules.

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Gabrielle
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

Place value, basic fractions, and multi-digit multiplication all click faster when a student understands why the steps work — not just what buttons to press on a worksheet. Gabrielle breaks each concept into visual, hands-on pieces so younger learners build real number sense they can carry forward. Rated 4.7 by families she's worked with.

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Ava
BA Washington University in St. Louis
17+ Years Tutoring

Strong math instincts start with how a child first encounters multiplication, fractions, and place value — not just whether they get the right answer. Ava uses her education background to identify where a concept broke down and re-teaches it using concrete examples, visual models, and hands-on reasoning before moving to abstract rules.

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Kathleen
BA Washington University in St. Louis
1+ Years Tutoring

Teaching a seven-year-old why borrowing works in subtraction requires a completely different skill set than explaining calculus. Kathleen brings both — she's a math major at Washington University who genuinely enjoys working with younger students on foundational skills like multi-digit operations, basic fractions, and number sense. She figures out how each kid thinks and adapts her explanations to match.

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Li
BA Northwestern University • Non Degree Doctorals, medicine NYITCOM
1+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Katherine
BA University of Pennsylvania
1+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Laura
BA Princeton University
1+ Years Tutoring

Laura's Montessori education through eighth grade taught her that young kids learn math best through discovery — figuring out why regrouping works, not just memorizing the steps. She brings that same exploratory approach to arithmetic and early problem-solving, letting students build understanding through questions and hands-on reasoning. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Neha
MS University of Illinois at Chicago • BA University of Illinois at Chicago
1+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication facts and place value right early on shapes how a student handles every math class that follows. Neha has tutored kids as young as kindergarten across Chicago and knows how to make concepts like fractions and basic division click through hands-on, visual strategies rather than rote repetition.

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Moriah
BA Cornell University
1+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication facts and place value right in elementary math isn't just about drilling — it's about building number sense so a child can reason through problems they haven't seen before. Moriah, a Cornell-educated educator who manages and teaches at a prep school, brings patience and structure to topics like fractions, measurement, and basic word problems.

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Vinay
MS Columbia University in the City of New York • BS University of California Los Angeles
1+ Years Tutoring

Fractions, place value, and multi-digit multiplication aren't just procedures to memorize — they're the conceptual bedrock for every math class that follows. Vinay teaches elementary math by making sure students understand *why* borrowing works or *what* a fraction actually represents, not just how to get the right answer. His patient, structured approach has earned him a 5.0 rating across years of working with younger learners.

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Paula
BA Vanderbilt University
1+ Years Tutoring

Every elementary math concept, from counting and place value up through fractions and basic geometry, is really a building block for the next one — and Paula treats it that way. She identifies exactly where a student's understanding breaks down and rebuilds from that point using hands-on strategies and clear explanations. Her 4.8 rating from families reflects the patience and adaptability she brings to working with younger learners.

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Samantha
BA Northwestern University • Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies Northwestern University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a senior at Northwestern University and I will be receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring Chicago, reading, and cooking.

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Marc
BA Duke University
1+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication tables and place value to click for a younger learner takes more than repetition — it takes someone who genuinely enjoys being in the room. Marc's training as an actor gives him an unusual ability to make a lesson on fractions or basic geometry feel like a conversation rather than a lecture. He matches each student's energy level and finds the examples that make numbers intuitive.

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Brittany
BA University of Pennsylvania
1+ Years Tutoring

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.

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