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Award-Winning Math Tutors serving Brooklyn, NY

Maya

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Maya

Bachelor in Arts
Maya's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
SAT Writing and Language

Maya's ACT score of 34 included the math section, and her tutoring range spans algebra through calculus — but her real edge is that she came to math through writing and the humanities, which means she knows exactly how to translate abstract procedures into plain language for students who don't think...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
ACT
34
Reid

Certified Tutor

Reid

PHD, Education
Reid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Plenty of students decide early that they're "not math people" — Reid specializes in dismantling that belief. His approach connects abstract procedures to concrete reasoning, whether that means visualizing fractions on a number line or tracing why order of operations works the way it does, so that c...

Education

Harvard University

PHD, Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
ACT
32
Daniel

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Daniel

Bachelors, Sociology and Theatre
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

Daniel scored a 1560 on the SAT, which required fluency across every math concept from proportional reasoning through advanced algebra and data interpretation. He brings a structured, step-by-step style to math tutoring — breaking each problem into smaller decisions so students see the logic driving...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Sociology and Theatre

Northwestern University

Studied sociology, theatre, and legal studies

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Michelle

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Michelle

Masters, American Studies
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
PSAT Critical Reading

Michelle's humanities training — journalism, Africana Studies, an American Studies MA from Columbia — means she's spent years extracting quantitative arguments from dense texts, interpreting data in social science research, and building logical cases from evidence, all skills that map directly onto ...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Masters, American Studies

New York University

Bachelors, Journalism and Africana Studies

Columbia University

MA in American Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1380
Solange

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Solange

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Solange's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
Public Speaking

Solange approaches math as a subject that rewards structured thinking over speed, breaking problems into logical steps students can follow and eventually internalize. Her 34 ACT composite reflects sharp quantitative reasoning, and she applies that same methodical approach to arithmetic, pre-algebra,...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)

Test Scores
ACT
34
Allen

Certified Tutor

Allen

B.A. in an interdisciplinary major focused on economics and political science
Allen's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic
Trigonometry

Whether it's fraction operations tripping up a middle schooler or logarithmic equations stumping a high schooler, Allen zeroes in on the specific conceptual gap causing the confusion rather than re-teaching an entire chapter. His 1570 SAT — with its heavy quantitative component — reflects genuine ma...

Education

Yale University

B.A. in an interdisciplinary major focused on economics and political science

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Moon

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Moon

Bachelors
Moon's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
SAT Writing and Language

Philosophy trained Moon to follow an argument wherever it leads — spotting hidden assumptions, testing each logical step — which is exactly what solving a multi-step algebra or calculus problem demands. That 1560 SAT wasn't built on memorized formulas but on the kind of structured reasoning his phil...

Education

Yale University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Noah

Certified Tutor

Noah

Bachelor in Arts
Noah's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SSAT- Upper Level

Noah's 1540 SAT — earned through systematic mastery of the math section's particular logic — means he's deeply familiar with the algebra, geometry, and data analysis concepts that form the backbone of middle and high school math. He breaks problems into recognizable patterns so students learn to ide...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Rachel

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rachel

Master of Fine Arts, Acting
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Public Speaking
College Essays

Rachel's MFA in Acting required her to analyze scripts structurally — breaking scenes into beats, tracking cause and effect, identifying turning points — which is surprisingly close to how she approaches multi-step math problems with students. She teaches the logic of each step rather than just the ...

Education

Brown University

Master of Fine Arts, Acting

Muhlenberg College

Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts

Colin

Certified Tutor

Colin

Masters, Education
Colin's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Calculus

Elementary and middle school math is where number sense either clicks or quietly falls apart — and Colin has spent years in the classroom catching exactly those gaps. He tackles concepts like place value, fractions, and multi-step word problems by matching the explanation to how a student actually t...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Masters, Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brooklyn schools use various math programs—from traditional textbooks to Eureka Math and other standards-based approaches. Tutors work with students across all these curricula, understanding the specific methods and pacing your school uses. This means personalized instruction that aligns with what you're learning in class, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Procedural understanding means knowing *how* to solve a problem, while conceptual understanding means knowing *why* the steps work. Tutors help students build both by exploring the patterns and connections behind formulas and methods. This deeper understanding makes it easier to tackle unfamiliar problems and prevents the frustration of forgetting steps.

Word problems require students to translate real-world situations into mathematical language—a skill that's separate from computation itself. Tutors break down this process by teaching problem-solving strategies like identifying what you know, what you need to find, and which operations apply. With guided practice, students develop confidence in tackling problems they've never seen before.

Yes. Math anxiety often stems from past struggles or feeling rushed in class. Personalized instruction creates a low-pressure environment where students can ask questions, make mistakes, and learn at their own pace. As students experience success and understand concepts more deeply, confidence builds naturally.

Showing work is essential—it helps teachers understand your thinking, catches errors, and builds stronger problem-solving habits. Tutors teach students to organize their work clearly and explain their reasoning, which improves both accuracy and communication skills. This skill is especially important as math becomes more complex with multi-step equations and proofs.

The first session is about understanding where you are—your strengths, specific challenges, and learning style. A tutor might review recent classwork, identify gaps in foundational skills, and discuss your goals. From there, they create a personalized plan that targets your needs while building on what you already know.

Graphing and proofs require both visual and logical thinking. Tutors break these skills into manageable steps, showing how to interpret coordinates, transform functions, or construct logical arguments. With practice and clear explanations, students see these topics as problem-solving tools rather than abstract obstacles.

Rather than treating each topic in isolation, tutors highlight how concepts relate—like how multiplication connects to area, or how linear equations appear in different forms. Recognizing these patterns helps students retain information longer and apply knowledge flexibly across different problems and units.

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