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Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors serving Tempe, AZ

John

Certified Tutor

15+ years

John

PHD, Law
John's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

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 ...

Education

Cornell Law School

PHD, Law

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1490
Alyssa

Certified Tutor

Alyssa

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Alyssa's other Tutor Subjects
1st-8th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Geometry

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 tr...

Education

Arizona State University

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Amanda

Certified Tutor

Amanda

Masters, Anthropology and Archaeology
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Trigonometry
Statistics

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 procedur...

Education

University College london

Masters, Anthropology and Archaeology

Mount Holyoke College

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology and Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Geoffrey

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Geoffrey

Bachelor's
Geoffrey's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Trigonometry
Statistics

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...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1430
Paul

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Paul

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Paul's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

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.

Education

Colorado College

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

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 ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

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...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

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'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34

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Whether you need homework help, exam prep, or want to get ahead, our Elementary Math tutors are ready to help.

Common challenges include gaps from earlier material, difficulty with specific concepts, and trouble applying learning to new problems. These issues can snowball quickly in Elementary Math.

A tutor identifies where you're stuck, fills in gaps, and provides targeted practice. The 1-on-1 format means you get help exactly where you need it.

Tutors work with your student's actual coursework—homework assignments, class notes, and upcoming tests. This keeps tutoring directly relevant to what's happening in the classroom.

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Many students see improved grades within a few weeks, along with better understanding of Elementary Math concepts and more confidence tackling challenging material.

Tutors track progress and adjust their approach to ensure continued improvement.

Most students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week. More frequent sessions help if your student is significantly behind or has an important exam coming up.

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