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Kate

Master's/Graduate
2+ years of tutoring

I have 15+ years of teaching experience with students ages 2-14 years old. I am passionate about early childhood education and building the foundation for life long learning. I believe in engaging a...

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Walden University

Master's/Graduate

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
1+ years of tutoring

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 mon...

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
9+ years of tutoring

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) ...

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Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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Jessica

PHD, Medicine
1+ years of tutoring

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...

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Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

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Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
6+ years of tutoring

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...

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University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
6+ years of tutoring

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 ...

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University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

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Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
1+ years of tutoring

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...

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Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

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Samuel

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
6+ years of tutoring

I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. ...

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California Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

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Tony

Bachelor of Science in Biology
1+ years of tutoring

I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued ...

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Yale University

Bachelor of Science in Biology

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Earnest

Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
10+ years of tutoring

I am comfortable with either setting. I'm confident that I can help you (or your student) achieve to the best of their ability, so please don't hesitate to get in touch!

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University of Pennsylvania

Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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Quinn

Calculus Tutor • +17 Subjects

I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I love playing basketball and watching sports, as well as chilling with friends, listening to music, and keeping up with politics and current affairs.

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classroom with middle-school students who were in approximately the 10th percentile for math (meaning they score lower than 90% of students). One-fourth of those students were able to grow around 15 percentile points by the end of the year! Hobbies: reading, cooking, gardening, music, art, nature, books, writing

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Charles

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +25 Subjects

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! Hobbies: art, books, running, reading, music, writing

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Tiffany

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +56 Subjects

I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about test preparation, Accountancy, and Algebra.

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Sami

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +19 Subjects

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MaryAnn

Calculus Tutor • +21 Subjects

I am a published author who has enjoyed “coaching” our daughter, as she navigated through high school, college and graduate school. I mentor college juniors who are seeking careers in financial services, and I serve as a peer resource to professionals who are transitioning from private industry to the nonprofit sector. Hobbies: reading, cooking, writing, books, music, art, travel

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Samantha

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects

I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners! Hobbies: photography, travel, reading, music, writing, running, art, books, traveling

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Zachary

Trigonometry Tutor • +35 Subjects

I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies to excel in both general academics and standardized tests.

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Annie

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects

I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.

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Pinelopi

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus! I love kids & I have a very flexible schedule and a lot of patience! Let me help you :)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Asynchronous development means gifted 1st graders often have uneven skill levels—for example, a child might read at a 3rd grade level but have social-emotional skills typical of a 6-year-old. This can create frustration when advanced academic abilities don't match physical coordination or emotional maturity. Personalized tutoring addresses this by tailoring instruction to each child's specific strengths and developmental areas, rather than treating them as uniformly advanced across all domains.

Gifted young learners often internalize high expectations and become anxious when they can't immediately master something, which can actually inhibit risk-taking and creativity. Expert tutors create a low-pressure environment where mistakes are reframed as learning opportunities, help children understand that struggle is normal for growth, and explicitly teach self-compassion strategies. This approach helps gifted 1st graders develop resilience and maintain their natural curiosity without being paralyzed by perfectionism.

Gifted 1st graders benefit from developing abstract thinking, pattern recognition, and logical reasoning beyond typical grade-level math and reading. In a classroom setting, these students often finish assignments quickly and wait for peers, missing opportunities for deeper cognitive challenge. Personalized tutoring provides continuous intellectual challenge through Socratic questioning, open-ended problem-solving, and exposure to concepts that stretch their thinking—like exploring number patterns, investigating cause-and-effect relationships in reading, and engaging in logical reasoning games that build executive function skills.

When gifted children find classroom material too easy, they often become disruptive, anxious, or lose motivation—a phenomenon called "gifted underachievement." Tutors prevent this by providing appropriate challenge through acceleration (moving into advanced content), enrichment (exploring topics in greater depth and breadth), and introducing novel problem-solving approaches. This keeps gifted 1st graders cognitively engaged and helps them experience the satisfaction of genuine intellectual effort, which strengthens their love of learning.

Effective tutors for gifted young learners understand both gifted development and early childhood learning—they recognize that giftedness looks different at age 6 than at age 12, and they know how to balance acceleration with age-appropriate social-emotional support. Look for tutors with training in gifted education, experience teaching advanced learners, and expertise in early literacy and numeracy. They should also be skilled at asking open-ended questions, recognizing when a child needs challenge versus reassurance, and adapting instruction in real-time based on a child's responses.

Some gifted 1st graders also have dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning differences—their advanced thinking abilities can be masked by these challenges, and they often struggle with frustration when their brain works differently than expected. Tutors trained in twice-exceptional learners know how to leverage a child's intellectual strengths while providing targeted support for specific challenges, such as multisensory reading instruction for a gifted dyslexic reader or movement breaks for a gifted child with ADHD. This approach helps 2e students experience success and develop confidence in their abilities.

Social-emotional development is critical for gifted 1st graders, who often feel "different" from peers, struggle with intense emotions, or have perfectionist tendencies. Beyond academic instruction, tutors help these students develop self-advocacy skills, build confidence, process complex feelings, and understand that being gifted is just one part of who they are. This holistic support prevents the anxiety and isolation that can develop when gifted children feel misunderstood, and it builds the emotional foundation for sustained academic growth.

Outcomes for gifted learners extend beyond test scores—parents typically see increased engagement with learning, greater willingness to tackle challenging problems, improved confidence, and reduced anxiety or perfectionism. Academically, you might observe accelerated progress in reading level, deeper mathematical reasoning, or stronger writing skills. Behaviorally, gifted 1st graders often become more focused, less disruptive in class, and more enthusiastic about learning when they're appropriately challenged. The goal is helping your child thrive both intellectually and emotionally.

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