Award-Winning 6th Grade Gifted Tutors
Award-Winning 6th Grade Gifted Tutors
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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
Bachelors
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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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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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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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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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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
ACT Scores
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
SAT Scores
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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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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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...
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University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Arts
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Sharon
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
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
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.
Sami
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +19 Subjects
I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer. Hobbies: reading, writing, art, books, music
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
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
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.
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.
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 :)
Matthew
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects
I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner (or want to learn how to do so), I'm the tutor for you!
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Gifted 6th graders often excel academically but struggle with the social-emotional gap when placed in advanced classes with older students. Additionally, they may encounter perfectionism, anxiety about maintaining their "gifted" identity, and difficulty with open-ended problem-solving that requires tolerance for ambiguity—skills that differ from the pattern recognition that made them successful earlier. Personalized tutoring addresses these gaps by building confidence in complex reasoning, teaching productive struggle, and helping students develop growth mindset around challenging material rather than relying solely on natural ability.
This transition is critical for gifted students moving into algebra, geometry, and advanced problem-solving. Many gifted 6th graders can compute quickly but struggle when asked to explain *why* a method works or to generalize patterns. Expert tutors use Socratic questioning, visual representations, and real-world applications to help students build conceptual understanding rather than procedural fluency alone. They also teach metacognitive strategies—helping students articulate their thinking process—which is essential for success in honors and accelerated programs.
Gifted readers often absorb complex ideas quickly but haven't developed the organizational and revision skills needed to express sophisticated thinking in writing. They may resist editing, struggle with thesis development, or produce rambling essays because their ideas move faster than their writing process. Tutors work with gifted writers on outlining strategies, evidence selection, and revision techniques that help them translate their advanced thinking into structured arguments—skills that become increasingly important in middle and high school honors programs.
Beyond subject mastery, tutors working with gifted students need experience recognizing asynchronous development—where intellectual ability outpaces emotional maturity—and understanding the unique social-emotional needs of gifted learners. They should be skilled at asking higher-order questions that develop critical thinking rather than simply providing answers, comfortable with student-led exploration, and able to recognize and address perfectionism and anxiety. Training in gifted education, experience with acceleration models, and familiarity with advanced curricula are valuable indicators of expertise in this specialized area.
Some gifted students thrive when given deeper, broader exploration of grade-level content rather than moving ahead to older material. Tutors can facilitate this by introducing cross-disciplinary connections, teaching research and investigation skills, encouraging creative problem-solving, and exploring topics in greater depth and complexity. This approach keeps students engaged and challenged while allowing them to develop social relationships with age-appropriate peers, addressing the whole child rather than just academic acceleration.
Perfectionism is common in gifted students and can actually limit learning by making them avoid challenging tasks where they might struggle or fail. Tutors help reframe mistakes as essential learning opportunities, teach strategies for productive struggle, and model intellectual risk-taking. By working through difficult problems together and celebrating growth over perfection, tutors help gifted students develop resilience and a healthier relationship with challenge—critical for success in advanced coursework where struggle is inevitable and valuable.
Asynchronous development means a gifted student's intellectual abilities may be years ahead of their emotional maturity, social skills, or physical development. A 6th grader might think like a high schooler but have the emotional regulation of a 5th grader, leading to frustration, social difficulties, or anxiety. Tutors who understand this dynamic can adjust their approach—providing intellectual challenge while also building emotional skills like self-advocacy, managing frustration, and communicating with peers and teachers about their needs.
Progress for gifted students goes beyond test scores or grade improvements. Meaningful measures include depth of understanding, ability to apply concepts in new contexts, quality of questioning and critical thinking, comfort with ambiguity and open-ended problems, and development of independent learning skills. Tutors also track growth in areas like persistence with challenging material, willingness to revise work, and confidence in advanced coursework—indicators that a student is developing the intellectual and emotional skills needed to thrive as a gifted learner.
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