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Talia

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Talia

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Talia's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
Middle School Math
Geometry

A perfect 36 on the ACT means Talia handled every math concept the test could throw at her, from fractions and ratios through algebra and basic trig. She applies that same systematic thinking when tutoring math, breaking multi-step problems into manageable pieces and showing students exactly where t...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36
Kerry

Certified Tutor

Kerry

Masters, Professional Psychology
Kerry's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills

Not every math struggle is actually about math. Kerry's psychology background gives her a sharp eye for the anxiety, avoidance patterns, and confidence gaps that make arithmetic and word problems feel harder than they are. She rebuilds students' relationship with the subject while reinforcing the fu...

Education

William James College

Masters, Professional Psychology

Cornell University

B.A. in Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1500

Certified Tutor

Meghan

Bachelor of Arts in English (Minor in Music)
Meghan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Subject Test in Literature

Meghan's primary world is English and literature — her PhD work in American Literature at UConn is about as far from a math classroom as you can get — but her 32 ACT composite and years of tutoring across subjects like algebra and calculus mean she's genuinely comfortable with the content. What she ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Arts in English (Minor in Music)

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Marisa

Bachelors, Writing
Marisa's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Not every math tutor comes from a pure STEM background, and that's exactly what makes Marisa effective — she knows what it's like to work hard at math rather than find it effortless. Her 1540 SAT score shows she built real quantitative skills, and she breaks down arithmetic, fractions, and early alg...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Writing

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Minor in Business Management

Test Scores
SAT
1540

Certified Tutor

Rebecca

Bachelors of Arts in English and Philosophy
Rebecca's other Tutor Subjects
10th Grade Math
10th-12th Grade Writing
10th-12th Grade Reading
Calculus

Rebecca's subject range includes algebra, calculus, and SAT Math — where her 1550 SAT composite speaks to her quantitative ability alongside her humanities strengths. She approaches math by making sure students can explain the reasoning behind each step, not just reproduce a procedure from memory. T...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelors of Arts in English and Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Noel

Bachelor in Arts
Noel's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Statistics

From pre-algebra fundamentals through AP Calculus AB, Noel covers a wide math trajectory and knows where the stumbling blocks tend to cluster — fractions-to-decimals conversions for younger learners, variable manipulation for middle schoolers, and limit intuition for calculus students. His 1550 SAT ...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Erica

Current Grad Student, Predentistry
Erica's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

Erica's pre-dental track required calculus, statistics, and physics-level math, so she's comfortable across the spectrum from basic algebra through derivatives and integrals. She's especially good at translating word problems into equations — a sticking point for many students — because her interdis...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor in Arts, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

Columbia College of Dental Medicine

Current Grad Student, Predentistry

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Maedeh

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Maedeh's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Neuroscience
PSAT Writing Skills

From arithmetic fundamentals through calculus, Maedeh covers the full math pipeline and knows where students typically lose the thread — often at the jump from computation to conceptual reasoning. Her 1560 SAT score reflects deep comfort with quantitative problem-solving, and she applies that same p...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

Lesleigh

Master of Arts, Classical Studies
Lesleigh's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Public Speaking
College Essays

While Lesleigh's academic home is English and Classics, she teaches math with the same pattern-recognition instincts she uses for language — showing students that solving an equation is really about following a logical sequence of steps. She's particularly effective with students who think of themse...

Education

UMass Boston

Master of Arts, Classical Studies

Houston Baptist University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1430

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Sydney

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Sydney's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Creative writing and math share more DNA than most people think — both demand structured thinking, logical sequencing, and knowing exactly when to break a rule. Sydney's Carnegie Mellon training in creative writing, combined with a 1600 SAT and 35 ACT, means she can dissect a multi-step problem with...

Education

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Halley

Master of Arts in Education
Halley's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

While English is Halley's primary expertise, she also tutors math and brings the same structured, step-by-step clarity she uses in essay writing to breaking down word problems and algebraic reasoning. Her approach is especially useful for students who struggle with the language of math — interpretin...

Education

Dartmouth College

Master of Arts in Education

Stanford University

Master of Arts, Education

Dartmouth College

Bachelor of Arts in English (minor in Education)

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michelle

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology

A biomedical engineering PhD demands fluency across nearly every branch of math, from differential equations to linear algebra to statistical modeling. Michelle uses that breadth to connect math concepts to tangible applications — showing, for instance, how exponential functions describe bacterial g...

Education

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Northeastern University

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Andy

Current Undergrad Student, Finance
Andy's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing

From simplifying fractions to working through polynomial equations, Andy adapts his explanations to whatever level a student is currently tackling. He earned a 34 ACT composite — which includes a math-heavy section — and tutors across algebra, geometry, and calculus, so he sees how earlier concepts ...

Education

Boston College

Current Undergrad Student, Finance

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Kelly

Bachelor of Science
Kelly's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

From fraction operations in elementary school to derivatives in calculus, Kelly covers the full math spectrum and spots exactly where a gap in earlier concepts is causing trouble with current material. Her dual-degree coursework at Duke was math-heavy, and she earned a 34 ACT, so she's comfortable a...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Zachary

Doctor of Philosophy, German
Zachary's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

Zachary's background in formal logic — honed through years of studying philosophy at Harvard and preparing for the LSAT — translates directly into the structured reasoning that math demands. He breaks down problems in algebra and arithmetic by teaching students to identify patterns and think step-by...

Education

CUNY City College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Harvard University

Doctor of Philosophy, German

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Math instruction in Boston schools varies across districts, with some using Eureka Math, others using traditional textbooks, and some using integrated approaches. Tutors work with students using whatever curriculum their school uses, helping them understand both the specific methods their teacher emphasizes and the underlying concepts. This ensures students can apply what they learn in tutoring directly to their classroom work and assessments.

Word problems require students to translate language into mathematical operations—a skill that's separate from computation itself. Tutors help students break down word problems step-by-step, identify what information matters, and recognize patterns in problem types. With practice and guided problem-solving strategies, students build confidence and see that word problems are just math concepts dressed up in real-world scenarios.

Showing work isn't just about following rules—it helps students organize their thinking and makes it easier to catch mistakes. Tutors teach students how to write out their reasoning clearly, which actually deepens understanding by forcing them to articulate each step. This skill also prepares students for more advanced math where the process is as important as the answer.

Math anxiety often stems from feeling lost or behind, which creates a cycle of avoidance and falling further behind. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction breaks this cycle by working at a student's pace, celebrating small wins, and building competence gradually. When students experience success solving problems they previously thought were impossible, their confidence and attitude toward math shift dramatically.

Procedural understanding is knowing how to follow steps (like the algorithm for long division), while conceptual understanding is knowing why those steps work and when to use them. Students who only memorize procedures struggle when problems look different or when they need to explain their thinking. Tutors help students build conceptual understanding so they can adapt their knowledge to new situations and see the connections between different math topics.

Multi-step equations require students to manage multiple operations while keeping the equation balanced—it's easy to lose track or make careless errors. Tutors teach students systematic approaches, like isolating variables step-by-step and checking their work, along with strategies for organizing their work visually. Understanding the 'why' behind each step (maintaining balance on both sides) helps students avoid common mistakes and build problem-solving skills they'll use in algebra and beyond.

The jump from arithmetic to graphing and proofs represents a shift from "doing math" to "thinking about math," which is a significant conceptual leap. Tutors help students see how graphs visualize relationships between numbers and how proofs use logical reasoning to explain why something is true. By connecting these abstract concepts to concrete examples and building understanding gradually, students develop the higher-order thinking skills needed for geometry, algebra 2, and beyond.

The first session focuses on understanding where the student is starting from—what they understand well, where they're struggling, and what their learning style is. Tutors assess the student's current level, discuss goals, and may work through a problem or two to get a sense of their thinking process. This foundation helps tutors create a personalized plan that addresses specific gaps and builds on existing strengths.

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