Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors
serving Dayton, OH
Award-Winning
Middle School Math
Tutors in Dayton
Private 1-on-1 tutoring, weekly live classes for academic support, test prep & enrichment, practice tests and diagnostics, and more to elevate grades and test scores.
Based on 3.4M Learner Ratings
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Emily's biology training at Yale — where molecular and cellular coursework meant constant work with ratios, concentrations, and quantitative modeling — gives her a fluency with the math middle schoolers are formalizing that goes well beyond textbook drills. She's particularly strong at helping kids see how fractions, decimals, and early variable work connect to each other as one coherent system rather than a pile of disconnected rules. Rated 5.0 by students.

Fractions, ratios, and pre-algebra concepts click faster when a student understands the reasoning behind each step — not just the procedure. Cynthia started teaching elementary and middle school math at Kumon Learning Center, where she built a knack for breaking multi-step problems into manageable pieces. Rated 5.0 by students.
Fractions, ratios, and early algebraic thinking can feel like a sudden leap from elementary arithmetic — Sery breaks those transitions down by connecting new concepts to what a student already knows. As a computer science major at Ohio State with experience tutoring math at every level, she makes abstract ideas like variables and proportional reasoning click through conversation rather than rote drilling.
Ratios, proportions, and early equation-solving can feel like a sudden jump from arithmetic — Nicholas tackles that transition by showing students the logic behind each operation rather than handing them shortcuts. His experience tutoring through Mu Alpha Theta in high school gave him a knack for explaining math to peers in plain language. He's the kind of tutor who'll ask a student to talk through a problem step by step, then pinpoint the exact moment confusion crept in.
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!
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Middle school math programs vary by district—some emphasize conceptual understanding first, others focus on procedural fluency. Tutors work with students across Dayton's 29 school districts and adapt their approach to match your student's specific curriculum, whether that's traditional textbook-based instruction or a more exploratory approach. This personalized alignment ensures the tutoring reinforces what's happening in the classroom rather than working against it.
The shift from concrete arithmetic to abstract algebra is a major hurdle—students often struggle with multi-step equations, word problems that require translation into mathematical language, and graphing on coordinate planes. Many also hit a wall with proofs and geometric reasoning, which require a different type of thinking than computation. Tutors help students build the conceptual bridges that make these transitions click, breaking down complex problems into manageable steps and showing why methods work, not just how to apply them.
Showing work reveals your student's thinking process—it helps teachers (and tutors) spot exactly where confusion happens, whether in setup, calculation, or logic. Many students rush through steps or skip explanations, which masks gaps in understanding. Tutors work with students to develop clear problem-solving strategies and communication skills, teaching them to explain their reasoning step-by-step. This builds stronger math skills and typically improves grades since teachers can see the full thought process.
Math anxiety is real and common—it often stems from past struggles or the pressure of timed tests and complex concepts. One-on-one tutoring removes the classroom pressure and creates a safe space to ask questions, make mistakes, and learn at a comfortable pace. As students experience small wins and start seeing patterns and connections they didn't before, confidence naturally builds. Many students discover they're actually capable at math once they understand the 'why' behind the concepts.
Word problems require students to translate language into mathematical operations—a skill that's separate from computation itself. Tutors teach systematic strategies: identifying what you know, what you're looking for, and which operations connect them. They help students practice this translation process repeatedly until it becomes natural, often using real-world scenarios relevant to the student's interests. With guided practice, word problems shift from overwhelming to manageable.
The first session focuses on understanding where your student is—their strengths, specific struggles, learning style, and current math level. Tutors ask diagnostic questions and may work through a few problems together to identify patterns in thinking. This information shapes the tutoring plan, ensuring sessions target the right concepts and build on what the student already knows. You'll leave with a clear picture of how tutoring will help.
Most students benefit from weekly one-hour sessions, though frequency depends on the student's needs and goals. Some students need intensive support before a big test or unit, while others benefit from consistent ongoing help. Many students see noticeable improvement—better understanding, fewer careless errors, increased confidence—within 3-4 weeks of regular tutoring. Lasting change in problem-solving skills and conceptual understanding typically develops over a few months of consistent work.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in middle school math and understand the curriculum across Dayton's school districts. You'll describe your student's needs, learning style, and goals, and we'll match them with a tutor whose expertise and teaching approach fit. The process is straightforward, and tutoring can start quickly so your student gets the support they need.
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