The jump from arithmetic to pre-algebra and ratios trips up a lot of sixth and seventh graders, especially when word problems start requiring multi-step reasoning. Owen was a non-traditional student himself — he has ADHD and knows firsthand that the standard approach to teaching proportions or integer operations doesn't work for every brain. He adapts his explanations until the logic actually lands.

The jump from arithmetic to algebraic thinking is one of the biggest shifts in a student's math life, and it usually happens in middle school. Joubert eases that transition by connecting new ideas — variables, proportional reasoning, integer operations — to concrete examples students already understand. He draws on everyday scenarios to make abstract notation feel less intimidating.

The jump from elementary arithmetic to middle school math — ratios, proportions, negative numbers, introductory equations — is where many students first decide they're "bad at math." Bill pushes back on that narrative by tackling each concept methodically, making sure students understand the reasoning behind every step rather than just mimicking procedures. His 4.9 rating speaks to how well that approach lands with families.

Between fractions, decimals, and the first taste of algebraic thinking, middle school math piles on new concepts fast. Lauren spent time as a university math tutor at Indiana University and knows how to untangle the specific spots — like operations with negative numbers or setting up proportions — where students tend to lose their footing.

I am a professional tutor with years of experience. I have helped students jump letter grades and improve as much as 8 composite points on the ACT and 200 points on the SAT. I have over 6 years and 1000 hours of test prep experience and over 6 years of experience tutoring math up to and including calculus, various science subjects, English, and Spanish. I like to meet all the tutoring needs of a student. This includes covering not only the academic subjects (including math, science, and language) and test prep (ACT and SAT) but also assisting with study skills and organization. I also have experience in working with students with various learning disabilities, including ADD/ADHD. I have helped students in all levels of courses, including honors and AP levels.

From fractions and ratios to early equation solving, middle school math piles on new concepts fast, and gaps from one unit snowball into the next. Ryan zeroes in on where a student's understanding breaks down — whether it's proportional reasoning or coordinate graphing — and rebuilds confidence from that exact point. His 5.0 rating speaks to how well that targeted approach works.

Fractions, ratios, and early equation-solving are the building blocks for everything that comes later in math, so getting them right matters. Walker brings patience and a knack for concrete examples — turning word problems into visual, hands-on reasoning that makes proportional thinking and integer operations actually make sense to younger students.

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 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 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.

I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!