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Griffin

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Griffin

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Griffin's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade Algebra
6th Grade Calculus
Middle School Math
Polynomials

I am a graduate from Kansas State University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. I have worked professionally as a research assistant for KSU, a project manager for Cargill, and an auxiliary engineer with Black & Veatch. With recent experience in office, industry, and university, I am fully prepare...

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Kansas State University

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Samantha

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Samantha

Associate in Arts, Political Science and Government
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Polynomials

I am currently working towards a Political Science degree with a focus in Statistics, and I hope to go on to law school after I graduate. My favorite subjects are Statistics, Political Science, History, English, and French.

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Middle Georgia State University

Associate in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
SAT
1430
Aiden

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Aiden

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Aiden's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Elementary School Math

I'm a recent graduate from Reed College where I majored in Political science with additional concentrations in environmental science, sociology, philosophy, and 3D art.

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Reed College

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
ACT
33
Jack

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jack

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Jack's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade Algebra
6th-12th Grade Calculus
Polynomials
Linear Systems

I am a Junior in college at Northeastern University working towards my Bachelor of Science in Physics. I aspire to earn my PhD in Physics after college.

Education

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Test Scores
SAT
1490
Taha

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Taha

MS
Taha's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade Algebra
6th Grade Calculus
Trigonometry
Geometry

After teaching for fifteen years from grade six to college level students there is one truth I have learned. Learning can only occur if the student has a point of reference. As teachers we have the responsibility to evaluate our student's level of knowledge and to increase their level of understan...

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Clark Atlanta University

MS

Mercer University

MS

Sonia

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sonia

Bachelor's
Sonia's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade Algebra
Middle School Math
Elementary School Math
AP Biology

I am a fourth year medical student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, with a Bachelors in Neuroscience from WashU, with over 10 years of tutoring experience. I have tutored students in middle and high school science, math, and english classes and have tutored college students in calculus classe...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Arish

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Arish

MS
Arish's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade Algebra
9th-11th Grade math
11th Grade AP Physics
11th Grade Physics

I strongly believe that the purpose of education is not to bombard students with information but to equip them with the skills they need to start thinking independently. Having been a teacher for the past 5 years, I have focused on helping my students develop core concepts by explaining and followin...

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Lahore University of Management Sciences

MS

University of Waterloo

MS

Shannon

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Shannon

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Shannon's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade Algebra
9th-12th Grade Spanish
Middle School Math
Elementary School Math

As a passionate tutor in my fourth year of medical school, I am dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. With over 3 years of experience, I specialize in elementary through high school subjects, including math, reading, writing, and Spanish, as well as standardized test...

Education

University of Illinois Chicago

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

Georgetown University

Bachelor's

Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580

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Frequently Asked Questions

The jump from concrete arithmetic to abstract algebraic thinking is significant—students must shift from "solving problems" to "representing relationships with variables." Many students struggle because they're used to seeing a number and getting an answer, but algebra requires them to think about what an unknown value represents and how it relates to other quantities. This conceptual leap often causes confusion with variables, expressions, and equations, which is why many students benefit from tutoring that explicitly bridges these two ways of thinking.

Word problems require students to translate language into mathematical expressions—a skill that doesn't come naturally to most. A tutor helps by teaching students to identify key information, define variables clearly (e.g., "Let x = the unknown number"), and break multi-step problems into manageable pieces. Rather than jumping straight to equations, effective tutoring shows students how to organize information, recognize patterns in problem types, and check whether their answer makes sense in context. This systematic approach builds confidence and reduces the anxiety many students feel when facing unfamiliar problem scenarios.

In algebra, showing work isn't just about getting the right answer—it demonstrates understanding of the steps and reasoning behind each operation. Many 6th graders rush through problems or skip steps, which leads to careless errors and makes it hard for teachers to identify misconceptions. Tutors emphasize the importance of writing out each step, explaining why you're doing it (e.g., "I subtracted 5 from both sides to isolate the variable"), and organizing work clearly. This habit builds both accuracy and deeper understanding of how algebraic properties work.

Negative numbers are abstract—students can't hold "negative three apples" in their hands—which makes operations with negatives confusing. Many students struggle with rules like "negative times negative equals positive" without understanding why. Tutors help by using visual models like number lines, counters, or real-world contexts (like temperature or money owed) to make negative numbers concrete. Once students see the pattern and logic behind operations with negatives, they're better equipped to handle them in algebraic expressions and equations.

Multi-step equations like 2x + 5 = 13 require students to perform operations in reverse order (undoing addition before multiplication), which is counterintuitive for many. Tutors break this down by teaching the concept of "inverse operations" and working backwards systematically—isolating the variable one step at a time while maintaining balance on both sides of the equation. They also help students recognize common patterns and check their work by substituting the answer back into the original equation. This methodical approach prevents the frustration that comes from trying to solve equations all at once.

Many 6th graders struggle to recognize patterns in sequences or translate "3 more than a number" into the expression x + 3. Tutors help by starting with concrete examples (using actual numbers in sequences), then gradually moving to abstract thinking. They teach students to identify what changes and what stays the same, use consistent variable notation, and verify their expressions by testing with different values. When students can see the connection between a pattern and its algebraic representation, they develop stronger number sense and are better prepared for more complex algebra.

Students often confuse the order of coordinates (plotting (3, 5) as (5, 3)), miscount grid squares, or forget which axis is x and which is y. Some struggle to understand why a point represents a relationship between two quantities rather than just "a dot." Tutors address these mistakes by reinforcing the structure of the coordinate plane, using consistent language ("x comes first, y comes second"), and connecting graphing to real-world situations like distance over time. With practice and clear visual reinforcement, students develop the spatial reasoning skills needed for graphing and interpreting graphs.

Math anxiety in 6th grade algebra often stems from feeling rushed, making mistakes, or not understanding why procedures work. Tutors create a low-pressure environment where students can ask questions, make mistakes safely, and understand concepts at their own pace. By breaking problems into smaller steps, celebrating progress, and helping students see that algebra is logical and learnable, tutoring shifts the mindset from "I can't do this" to "I need to understand this differently." When students experience success with personalized instruction tailored to their learning style, their confidence grows and they're more willing to tackle challenging problems.

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