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Laura
A trained performer with a Master's from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, Laura knows how to make learning feel like an event — turning multiplication drills, reading passages, and science vocabulary into activities that hold a young student's attention. She teaches across elementary su...
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Masters, Classical Acting for the Professional Theater
Belmont University
Bachelors, Musical Theatre
Certified Tutor
2+ years
James
I am an educator, writer, and program builder who believes deeply in the power of steady instruction, strong relationships, and foundational skills to change lives. My path into teaching was shaped by lived experience: I entered adulthood as a student who had struggled with reading and academics, th...
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
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 su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
Asta
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare th...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts in Political Science
Certified Tutor
10+ years
I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extre...
Brown University
Bachelors
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Justin
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Currently, I am in the master's program at the University of New Mexico where I am continuing my education in philosophy. Ultimately, I hope to go on to earn a PhD in Philosophy so that I can continue en...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ingrid
I am exploring my creativity by pursuing a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in Korean, studying abroad in South Korea as a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar, leading workshops that teach 3D printing and CAD for undergraduate students as the president of 3D4E, advocating for the fir...
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sabira
I am currently attending Johns Hopkins University, pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Applied Math and Statistics. I love helping students and I love the feeling I get knowing that I was able to use my knowledge to make someone else happier. My favorite subject to teach is math because t...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Sherry
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, with a bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics. Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology at Teachers College, Columbia University. In the past, I have worked as a teacher's aide in a public school classroom, a mento...
University of Chicago
Bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Renee
I am passionate about education, learning, teaching, and specifically literatures and languages. I have experience as an ESL teacher for young children and teens, as well as experience working as a Writing Consultant at my undergraduate institution. I also spent all four years of my undergraduate ca...
Colgate University
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Princeton University
Doctor of Philosophy, Spanish and Iberian Studies
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Keith
I am a recent graduate of Williams College, where I studied political science with sidelines in history and English. Next fall, I am headed to Ithaca to study at Cornell Law School. I have experience tutoring in all subjects for high school standardized tests and in writing and history at higher lev...
Williams College
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Cornell University
Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Emily
I am a Yale graduate with over 8 years experience tutoring students from a variety of backgrounds. I recently graduated from the Yale School of Public Health with a MPH concentrating in Epidemiology and Global Health. I also received my B.S. from Yale with a double major in Molecular, Cellular, and ...
Yale University
Master of Public Health (MPH), concentration in Epidemiology and Global Health
Yale School of Public Health
Master in Public Health, Public Health
Yale University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), double major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and French
Certified Tutor
I am a rising Sophomore at Princeton University. I am majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, most likely with a minor in Computer Science. During my Junior and Senior years of High School, I tutored a few students on a regular basis. I specialize in Math and Science. More specifically, my...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
Julie
I am a rising junior at Princeton University pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy with a certificate in Statistics and Machine Learning. I am highly passionate about education: during the academic year, I serve as a volunteer tutor for the Petey Greene Program, which provides educational assis...
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elementary students often struggle with foundational skills like reading fluency, math computation, and writing mechanics—areas that build the confidence needed for later grades. In Sarasota's schools, students may also face challenges with focus and independent learning as they transition between grade levels. Personalized tutoring targets these specific gaps before they compound, helping students build strong fundamentals and develop learning strategies they can apply across all subjects.
In a classroom with an average student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1, teachers manage diverse learning speeds and needs across the whole group. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows a tutor to focus entirely on your child's learning style, pace, and specific gaps—adjusting explanations, practice, and pacing in real time. This targeted approach means your child gets immediate feedback and can spend time on what they actually need rather than moving at the class pace.
Reading and writing are foundational to all learning, and personalized instruction helps students develop phonics, fluency, comprehension, and writing mechanics at their own pace. A tutor can identify whether a student struggles with decoding, understanding, or expressing ideas—and target instruction accordingly. With consistent, focused practice and immediate feedback, students typically see measurable improvement in both confidence and skill level.
Elementary math builds from number sense and basic operations in early grades to multi-digit multiplication, division, and fractions in upper elementary. Many students fall behind when they miss key concepts like place value or skip-counting, which makes later math harder. A tutor can identify exactly where the gap is, reteach the concept in a new way, and build confidence through guided practice before moving forward.
The first session is an assessment and get-to-know-you conversation. The tutor will ask about your child's strengths, challenges, learning style, and goals—and may do some informal assessment to understand where support is needed most. This information helps create a personalized plan so that from session two onward, tutoring is focused and efficient.
Yes, tutors are familiar with common elementary curricula and standards, and they can absolutely support what your child is learning in their Sarasota classroom. Whether your child needs help with a specific unit, test prep, or building foundational skills, tutoring complements classroom learning and reinforces what teachers are teaching.
Most families find that 1-2 sessions per week is effective for building skills and closing gaps, though frequency depends on your child's needs and goals. Many students show noticeable improvement—increased confidence, better grades, or stronger skills—within 4-6 weeks of consistent tutoring. The key is regular practice and a tutor who adjusts based on progress.
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