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Rachelle

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Rachelle

Master's/Graduate
Rachelle's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade math
K-12th Grade English
1st-12th Grade Writing
6th-12th Grade Physics

I am a graduate of The University of South Carolina School of Music where I received a Master of Music in Composition. Since graduation, I have composed and recorded works for multiple ensembles, but my true passion is music education. I enjoy seeing people gain confidence with learning. Celebratin...

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University of South Carolina-Union

Master's/Graduate

Full Sail University

Bachelor

Alvin

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Alvin

Bachelor's
Alvin's other Tutor Subjects
7th-12th Grade math
8th-12th Grade Chemistry
8th Grade Accelerated Math
AP Calculus AB

I graduated in the spring of 2025 with a bachelor of science in chemical engineering from the University of Kansas. In addition, I have taken and excelled in college classes like calculus, organic chemistry, and fluid mechanics to name a few. I have had years of previous tutoring experience. I have...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Liliia

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Liliia

Bachelor
Liliia's other Tutor Subjects
6th-8th Grade math
6th-8th Grade Algebra
8th Grade Accelerated Math
Pre-Calculus

I am passionate about teaching math and helping students feel more confident in their abilities. I have lots of experience working with students from 1st grade to high school. I currently have an Associate's degree and am working towards my Bachelor's in Elementary Education with a math endorsement.

Education

Boise State University

Bachelor

Apurva

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Apurva

Bachelor's
Apurva's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade math
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-6th Grade Reading
1st-6th Grade English

I obtained my education from Rutgers University where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Cell Biology and Neuroscience and I also obtained my Masters from Rutgers University in Biomedical Sciences. I'm passionate about helping students because I believe in their potential and the transformative power of...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
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
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
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32

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Calculus Tutor • +17 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

Honors Math demands a shift from memorizing procedures to understanding the underlying concepts and reasoning. Students must explain *why* a method works, not just follow steps, and apply concepts to unfamiliar problems. Many students hit a wall because they've relied on procedural fluency in earlier math, but Honors Math requires them to see patterns, make connections between topics, and justify their thinking—skills that take deliberate practice to develop.

Proofs require students to think backwards—starting with what they want to prove and selecting the right theorems or properties to build a logical chain. This is fundamentally different from solving equations, and many students freeze because they don't know where to start. A tutor can teach proof-writing strategies like identifying what you know, spotting patterns in similar proofs, and building confidence through guided practice on progressively harder proofs until the logical structure clicks.

Honors Math word problems require students to translate complex, real-world scenarios into equations or systems—a skill that combines reading comprehension, mathematical modeling, and problem-solving. Students often struggle because they skip the setup phase, misidentify what the question is asking, or don't know how to break a multi-step problem into manageable pieces. Tutoring helps by teaching a structured approach: read carefully, define variables, identify relationships, and verify that your answer makes sense in context.

In Honors Math, showing work isn't just about getting the right answer—it's about demonstrating your reasoning and understanding. Teachers expect clear steps, labeled variables, justified moves (like "by the distributive property"), and explanations of your strategy. Many students lose points not because their math is wrong, but because their work is incomplete or hard to follow. A tutor can help students organize their solutions clearly, explain their thinking at each step, and understand that showing work is actually a tool for catching their own mistakes.

Honors Math emphasizes seeing the same concept in multiple forms—algebraic equations, graphs, tables, and verbal descriptions all represent the same relationship. Students who can't move fluidly between these representations struggle to understand what an equation actually means or to predict how changing a parameter affects a graph. Tutoring helps students build these connections by exploring how a coefficient's change shifts a parabola, or how the discriminant relates to x-intercepts, turning abstract algebra into visual, intuitive understanding.

Honors Math anxiety often stems from the pace, abstract thinking, and fear of "not being smart enough." Personalized tutoring removes the pressure of keeping up with the class and creates a safe space to ask "dumb" questions and work through mistakes without judgment. A tutor can help students recognize that struggle is part of learning, break complex topics into smaller wins, and celebrate progress—rebuilding confidence so students see themselves as capable mathematicians, not just people who memorize formulas.

An effective Honors Math tutor understands not just the content but how to teach conceptual thinking—they can explain why a theorem is true, show multiple problem-solving approaches, and ask questions that guide students to discover patterns themselves. They should be comfortable with proof-writing, able to diagnose whether a student's struggle is conceptual or procedural, and skilled at connecting abstract ideas to concrete examples. They also recognize common misconceptions in Honors Math and know how to address them directly.

Pattern recognition is a core skill in Honors Math—students who see that all quadratics follow the same transformation rules, or that similar triangles always have proportional sides, can solve novel problems independently. Many students see each problem as isolated rather than connected to a larger structure. A tutor helps by deliberately highlighting patterns across problems, asking "What do these have in common?" and teaching students to use pattern recognition as a problem-solving strategy, turning a confusing new problem into a familiar type.

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