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Molly
I am an Illinois certified Teacher in grades K-9. I attended Northwestern University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with an...
Northwestern University
Master of Science in Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, History

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Eric
I am patient and collaborative. I work with my students to help them come to the answers on their own, and I find creative and fun ways for students to think about the material in a new light.
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts

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Allan
I'm a big Boston Celtics fan and I speak three languages. I can get you the test results you need to succeed because I went through the exams myself and performed well. The first time I took the SAT I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where ...
Northwestern University
Bachelors, Biological Sciences

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I'm an actor, writer and musician living in New York City. I grew up in Minneapolis, MN (by way of Palo Alto, California). I graduated from Northwestern University in 2014, with a B.A. in Theatre, and a minor in American History.
Northwestern University
Bachelors, Theatre

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Paula
I am extremely passionate about academics and learning; the value of each was inculcated into me at a very young age. I tutor a variety of subjects largely because I have so many areas of interests and have been privileged enough to pursue knowledge in those areas. I even enjoy tucking away "useless...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor in Arts

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Shawn
I am a patient teacher who can explain problems in many different ways according to how individual students learn best. I only ask that you know and explain to me what topics you do not know or get so far. I know that every student can learn a subject with a combination of practice and patience, but...
University of California Los Angeles
Master of Science, Chemistry

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10+ years
Sarah
I am an experienced tutor and classroom teacher with a passion for helping students learn - especially when it doesn't come easy. I love teaching math, especially since I know that it can be hard. While I specialize in working with middle and high school students, I have worked with students as youn...
Providence College
Masters, Secondary Education
University of Notre Dame
Bachelors, Psychology

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Greg
I am a rising junior at Vanderbilt University studying chemical engineering and mathematics. Throughout high school, I tutored both individuals and groups in a variety of subjects including algebra and physics. At Vanderbilt, I've had the opportunity to teach at local Nashville elementary and middle...
Vanderbilt University
Building Engineer, Chemical Engineering and Math

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10+ years
Madeline
I am currently a graduate student Johns Hopkins University getting my masters in chemical and biomolecular engineering. I have spent a lot of time around children and I have spent a good amount of time teaching as well. I want all students that I tutor to feel comfortable when I am tutoring them and...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelors

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Hasan
I am a graduate of Brown University, where I earned my B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts, taking courses in a wide array of subjects ranging from contemporary American fiction to ancient Indian classics. My first teaching experience came in college when I had the privilege of creating and teachi...
Brown University
B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts
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6th grade marks a shift from learning math procedures to understanding why those procedures work. Students move beyond "how to divide" to "what division really means," and they start working with fractions, decimals, and ratios in deeper ways. This conceptual jump can feel challenging, but personalized tutoring helps students build confidence by connecting new ideas to what they already know.
Many 6th graders struggle with word problems, multi-step equations, and understanding fractions—especially when they need to add or multiply them. Graphing and working with variables can also feel abstract and confusing. A tutor can break these concepts into smaller, manageable pieces and show students how to approach problems strategically rather than just memorizing steps.
Showing work helps teachers see your thinking process and understand where confusion might be happening. It also helps you catch your own mistakes and learn problem-solving strategies you can use on future problems. Tutors work with students to develop clear, organized ways of showing their work that make math easier to follow and learn from.
Math anxiety is common at this age, and personalized 1-on-1 instruction creates a pressure-free space to ask questions and make mistakes without judgment. Tutors work at your child's pace, celebrate small wins, and help them see that struggling with a problem is a normal part of learning. Over time, this builds confidence and changes how students feel about math.
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The first session is about getting to know your student and understanding their specific challenges. A tutor will ask questions, work through a few problems together, and identify where confusion is happening—whether it's with fractions, word problems, or something else. This helps create a personalized plan for the sessions ahead.
6th grade math is full of patterns—in fractions, ratios, equations, and graphs—but students don't always see how these ideas connect. Tutors highlight these patterns through multiple examples and help students understand the "why" behind procedures. When students see that division and fractions are related, or that graphs tell the same story as equations, math becomes less like memorization and more like solving a puzzle.
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