In a classroom setting with Boston's average student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1, teachers manage diverse learning needs across many students. Personalized tutoring provides focused, 1-on-1 attention that adapts in real-time to your student's pace, learning style, and specific gaps. This individualized approach allows tutors to spend time on exactly what your student needs, rather than moving at a class-wide pace.

Elementary tutoring commonly focuses on reading fluency and comprehension, foundational math concepts like number sense and operations, writing mechanics, and critical thinking skills. At PRAXIS Elementary School, tutors can identify whether your student is struggling with specific building blocks—like phonics, multiplication facts, or sentence structure—and provide targeted practice to strengthen those areas before they impact more advanced learning.

Signs that personalized tutoring might help include difficulty keeping up with homework, reluctance to engage in certain subjects, declining grades, or gaps in foundational skills like reading or math. A tutor can work with your student to identify specific challenges and create a plan to build confidence and competence. The first session is a great opportunity to assess where your student stands and discuss goals.

During an initial session, a tutor will get to know your student, understand their strengths and areas for growth, and learn about specific goals—whether that's improving a grade, building confidence, or mastering a particular skill. This foundation allows the tutor to design a personalized plan that's relevant to PRAXIS Elementary School's curriculum and your student's individual needs.

Tutors typically provide feedback after each session and can help set specific, measurable goals—like improving reading comprehension, mastering multiplication facts, or completing assignments with fewer errors. Regular check-ins allow you to see concrete improvements in both academic performance and your student's confidence and engagement with learning.

Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who have expertise in elementary-level instruction and subject knowledge. Tutors are vetted professionals with experience helping students at PRAXIS Elementary School and similar settings master core subjects like reading, math, writing, and science.

Getting started is straightforward—connect with Varsity Tutors to discuss your student's needs and goals, and you'll be matched with a tutor who's a good fit. Once matched, you can schedule sessions that work with your family's schedule, and your student can begin receiving personalized instruction tailored to their specific challenges and the PRAXIS Elementary School curriculum.