Teaching high school full-time in Philadelphia, Jamie knows exactly which algebra concepts trip students up most — and it's usually not the computation but the moment a word problem asks them to translate a situation into an equation. Her anthropology background trained her to find patterns in messy, unstructured information, which turns out to be exactly the skill students need when pulling variables and relationships out of real-world scenarios. She scored a 1600 SAT, so the math fundamentals are rock-solid.

Breaking algebra down into patterns is something Christopher does naturally — his background in competitive memory sports gives him a knack for teaching students to recognize structure in expressions, equations, and word problems. He tackles everything from linear systems to quadratic factoring by showing how each technique connects to a bigger logical framework.

When students struggle with algebra, it's usually not the mechanics — it's losing track of what the equation actually represents. Leah tackles this by grounding abstract operations like factoring or solving systems of equations in scenarios that make the logic visible. Her science training at Johns Hopkins means she's spent years translating real problems into algebraic language and back again.

The jump from arithmetic to algebra trips students up when variables start representing unknowns instead of blanks to fill in. Mark tackles that conceptual shift head-on, building comfort with expressions, equations, and inequalities through carefully chosen practice problems that ramp up in difficulty. Rated 4.7 by students, he adjusts his pacing to match each learner's confidence level.

I am a public school reading teacher in the elementary grades. I have a passion for educating young people and guiding them to academic success, either in or outside of the classroom. I have experience as a classroom teacher and a private tutor, in subjects that range from Reading and Writing to History and French. In my opinion, the path to obtaining a good education is formed by hard work, diligence, persistence, and an open mind. I work on a daily basis to instill these qualities in my students and tutees. I also believe that forming meaningful relationships with my students creates an environment in which learning is the goal. In my spare time, I enjoy running, golf, reading, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

The leap from arithmetic to algebraic reasoning — variables, equations, graphing linear relationships — trips up students who've never had to think abstractly about numbers before. Kinkela approaches algebra by anchoring each new concept in a concrete example first, then gradually removing the scaffolding until the abstraction feels natural.

As a graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor's in Materials Science and Engineering, I have over 5 years of tutoring experience across various subjects, including Algebra, Geometry, Biology and Chemistry. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel confident to explore and ask questions. I believe in tailoring my approach to meet each student's unique needs, encouraging them to connect concepts with real-world applications. My passion for teaching stems from witnessing students gain clarity and confidence in their abilities, which motivates me to continually refine my methods. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring new technologies and engaging with nature, which often inspires my lessons.

When a student can look at a quadratic and immediately see what factoring strategy applies — or recognize when completing the square is the better move — algebra stops feeling like guesswork. Christopher's math degree gives him the depth to explain why each method works, so the procedures actually stick. He's rated 5.0 by students.

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'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 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.