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Mary
BA Cornell University
1+ Years Tutoring

Building number sense early — understanding place value, basic operations, and how to reason through word problems — sets the trajectory for everything that comes after in math. Mary treats elementary math as a chance to make young learners feel confident with numbers rather than anxious about them. Her 5.0 rating speaks to an approach that keeps sessions engaging while making sure core skills stick.

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Kirstie
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Kirstie
MS Harvard University • BA St Johns College
14+ Years Tutoring

Building number sense early changes everything about how a student experiences math later on. Kirstie breaks down concepts like place value, basic multiplication strategies, and simple fractions using visual and hands-on approaches shaped by her Master's in Education. She keeps sessions upbeat and low-pressure so young learners stay curious rather than anxious.

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Katherine
BA University of Pennsylvania
1+ Years Tutoring

Running a writing program for elementary students and teaching Algebra I at a community center gave Katherine a clear picture of how kids at different stages relate to numbers — and where confusion tends to start. She zeroes in on the mental models behind addition, subtraction, and early multiplication so that a student's grasp of arithmetic actually holds up when problems get harder.

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Jennifer
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

Teaching a young learner to think mathematically — really understanding place value, or why borrowing works in subtraction — requires someone who genuinely enjoys the subject at every level. Jennifer brings that enthusiasm to elementary math, turning multiplication tables and basic fractions into ideas kids can reason about, not just recite.

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Matt
MS Columbia University in the City of New York • BA University of Pittsburgh
1+ Years Tutoring

Multiplication tables, long division, and basic fractions are skills that need to feel automatic before a student can tackle anything more advanced. Matt teaches these building blocks through patterns and hands-on strategies that make numbers feel less intimidating for younger learners.

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Anita
BA Cornell University
1+ Years Tutoring

Fractions, place value, and multi-digit multiplication are the concepts that either click or quietly become gaps that follow students for years. Anita turns these topics into something tangible — using visual models and real-world scenarios so that the logic behind each method actually sticks. Her Cornell engineering training gave her a knack for explaining complex ideas in simple, concrete terms.

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Joyce
BA University of Pennsylvania
13+ Years Tutoring

Fractions, place value, and multi-digit multiplication can feel overwhelming when a young learner hasn't yet built number sense. Joyce makes these concepts tangible — using visual models and real-world examples like money and measurement to turn abstract rules into something a student can reason through on their own.

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Daniel
BA Washington University in St. Louis
14+ Years Tutoring

Multiplication tables, long division, and fractions don't have to feel like a grind. Daniel uses a collaborative, low-pressure approach that turns each problem into a small challenge to solve together, which keeps younger learners engaged and willing to try again when they get stuck.

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Daniel
MS University of Pittsburgh • BA West Chester University of Pennsylvania
1+ Years Tutoring

Teaching a seven-year-old place value or basic multiplication takes a completely different skill set than explaining calculus. Daniel brings patience and structure to elementary math, using visual models and hands-on strategies to make addition, subtraction, and early fractions intuitive for young learners.

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Jean
BA Hofstra University
14+ Years Tutoring

Fractions, place value, and multi-digit multiplication are the building blocks everything else in math rests on, so getting them right early matters enormously. Jean is a certified teacher with extensive classroom experience at the elementary level who makes these concepts tangible — using visual models and real-world examples that give young learners genuine number sense. Her patience and creativity keep kids engaged even when the material feels tough.

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Alex
BA Brown University • BA in English Literature Brown University
1+ Years Tutoring

Early math confidence shapes everything that comes after — from multiplication tables to basic fractions to understanding place value. Alex has been teaching and mentoring young learners since his days as a teacher's aide in a Lower School, and he knows how to make number sense click for kids who are still building their relationship with math.

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Noelle
BA Vassar College
10+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication facts and place value to click early makes every math class that follows dramatically easier. Noelle uses concrete examples and visual strategies to teach elementary concepts like fractions, multi-digit operations, and basic measurement in ways young learners actually retain.

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Jonathan
PhD University of Delaware • BA University of Michigan
14+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a graduate student in Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware. I am working on using magnetic and flow fields to create advanced materials by directing the self-assembly process of nanoparticles . I have tutored students in Chemistry, Physics and Math all throughout undergraduate and graduate work. I truly enjoy breaking material down into its core components that allows the students to understand complicated information.

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Jacob
BA Haverford College
1+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication facts or long division to click often comes down to finding the right way to frame the idea for a particular kid. Jacob is an astrophysicist by training but also a lifelong communicator — he's spent years translating complex technical concepts into language non-experts understand. That skill transfers directly to elementary math, where patience and clear, creative explanations make all the difference.

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Shua
BA Swarthmore College
10+ Years Tutoring

Early math confidence matters more than most people realize — a student who truly understands place value and fractions is set up for years of success. Shua makes these foundational concepts tangible, using visual strategies and real-world scenarios like money and measurement to give young learners something to anchor the numbers to. His patient, encouraging style keeps kids engaged even when a topic feels tricky.

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Ian
BA Cornell University
14+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication facts and place value right matters, but so does learning to think about *why* math works. Ian uses puzzles, visual models, and everyday scenarios to teach younger students concepts like regrouping and basic fractions in ways that spark curiosity rather than anxiety.

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Alexander
BA Pomona College
1+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication facts or long division right matters less than understanding why those operations work the way they do. Alexander teaches younger learners to reason about place value, basic fractions, and number relationships through concrete examples and patient questioning — an approach he developed during his time working alongside classroom teachers in elementary settings.

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Howe
BA Wesleyan University
14+ Years Tutoring

Early math confidence matters more than most people realize — a kid who dreads multiplication tables at age eight often dreads algebra at fourteen. Howe makes elementary math tactile and logical, connecting place value, basic operations, and simple word problems to real situations kids actually care about.

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Taylor
BA Ithaca College • Current Grad Student, dentistry University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
10+ Years Tutoring

Building number sense early — through fractions, place value, and basic operations — shapes how a student handles every math class that follows. Taylor is known for her patience and her ability to reframe tricky problems in ways that click, giving younger learners confidence with the fundamentals.

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Nate
BA Grinnell College • Juris Doctor, Law Northeastern University School of Law
1+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication facts and place value right early on shapes how a student thinks about numbers for years. Nate breaks these foundational ideas into small, visual steps — using number lines, arrays, and grouping — so younger learners build genuine number sense instead of just memorizing procedures.

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Radhika
MBA Temple University • BA Ohio State University-Main Campus
1+ Years Tutoring

Place value, multi-digit multiplication, and fraction concepts are where a student's entire relationship with math starts to form. Radhika genuinely believes math can be enjoyable, and she channels that energy into making early arithmetic feel like puzzle-solving rather than rote drill. Her actuarial science training gives her a deep understanding of where these foundational skills ultimately lead.

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Jillian
BA University of California Los Angeles
13+ Years Tutoring

Getting young learners comfortable with multiplication facts or basic fraction concepts often comes down to finding the right way to make the math tangible. Jillian's experience with special-needs students, particularly those with ADHD, means she knows how to keep lessons structured and engaging without overwhelming a child who's still developing focus and confidence with numbers.

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Hunter
Current Undergrad, Economics, Cinema Studies University of Pennsylvania
1+ Years Tutoring

Building number sense early — understanding place value, basic fractions, and why borrowing works in subtraction — shapes how a student thinks about math for years. Hunter brings patience and a knack for finding the explanation that makes a concept land, whether that means using visual models or real-world examples like splitting a pizza. His genuine enthusiasm for math is contagious, even with younger learners.

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Matt
BA University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
1+ Years Tutoring

Getting comfortable with multiplication facts and basic fractions now saves enormous headaches later, and Matt treats these early skills as worth real investment. His teaching style leans on visual models — fraction bars, area diagrams, number lines — to make abstract operations feel tangible for younger learners.

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Melanie
PhD Lehigh University • BA Muhlenberg College
1+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication facts, place value, and basic fractions right in elementary school shapes how a student feels about math for years. Melanie's Ph.D. research in school psychology centers on how young learners develop academic skills, and she uses that knowledge to teach concepts like regrouping and word problems in ways that actually click with how kids think.

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Melissa
BA Lafayette College
14+ Years Tutoring

Melissa is training to become a math teacher, which means she's actively studying how to explain concepts like regrouping, skip counting, and basic division in ways that actually land with young minds. Her psychology background adds a layer most math tutors don't have — she understands how kids build confidence and where anxiety starts creeping in around numbers. Rated 5.0 by families.

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Sriram
Current Undergrad, Bioinformatics University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
1+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication facts, place value, and fraction concepts to stick requires more than repetition — it takes someone who can explain the same idea five different ways without losing patience. Sriram's three years tutoring elementary-age students at a learning center built exactly that skill set. He turns abstract number relationships into concrete, step-by-step reasoning young learners can follow.

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Erin
BA Drexel University
14+ Years Tutoring

Building strong number sense early changes everything about how a child experiences math later on. Erin teaches multiplication, fractions, and place value through patterns and visual models that make the reasoning visible, so young learners understand what they're doing rather than just following steps.

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Daniel
BA Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
1+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication facts, place value, and basic fractions right at the elementary level shapes how a student feels about math for years. Daniel keeps lessons structured but low-pressure, using step-by-step walkthroughs that let younger learners build number sense at their own pace.

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Alex
BA University of Oregon
14+ Years Tutoring

Teaching a young learner to multiply or work with fractions requires patience and the ability to explain the same idea five different ways. Alex brings a mathematician's understanding of number sense to elementary topics like place value, basic operations, and word problems, translating big concepts into language and visuals that click for younger students.

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Paulkey
MS University of Maryland Eastern Shore • BA National Chiao Tung University
1+ Years Tutoring

Building number sense early changes everything about how a student handles math later on. Paulkey tackles place value, basic multiplication strategies, and word problem comprehension by turning abstract ideas into concrete, repeatable steps. His years of classroom teaching across elementary grade levels give him a sharp eye for when a student is memorizing procedures without actually understanding them.

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Anna
Current Undergrad, Education and American Studies Brown University
10+ Years Tutoring

Young learners pick up math best when it feels like problem-solving rather than rule-following. Anna draws on her Education studies at Brown and her experience working with elementary-age kids to teach place value, basic operations, and early fractions through hands-on, confidence-building approaches.

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Vinay
MS Columbia University in the City of New York • BS University of California Los Angeles
1+ Years Tutoring

Fractions, place value, and multi-digit multiplication aren't just procedures to memorize — they're the conceptual bedrock for every math class that follows. Vinay teaches elementary math by making sure students understand *why* borrowing works or *what* a fraction actually represents, not just how to get the right answer. His patient, structured approach has earned him a 5.0 rating across years of working with younger learners.

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Laura
BA Princeton University
1+ Years Tutoring

Laura's Montessori education through eighth grade taught her that young kids learn math best through discovery — figuring out why regrouping works, not just memorizing the steps. She brings that same exploratory approach to arithmetic and early problem-solving, letting students build understanding through questions and hands-on reasoning. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Kristi
PhD Arizona State University • BA Harvard University
1+ Years Tutoring

Long division, fractions, and place value might seem simple, but the way a student first learns these ideas shapes how they think about math for years. Kristi brings nearly a decade of experience teaching across every math level, which means she understands exactly which foundational skills matter most and how to make them stick. She's rated 5.0 by her students.

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Emily
MS The University of Nottingham
1+ Years Tutoring

Getting foundational arithmetic right — place value, multi-digit multiplication, fractions — sets up everything that comes later in math. Emily spent a year teaching at a private academy for students with learning differences, which sharpened her ability to break number concepts into concrete, manageable steps that actually click.

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Jari
MS Cambridge College • BA Tennessee State University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am an Atlanta native. I hold an undergraduate degree in Business from Tennessee State University and graduated degree in Education from Cambridge College. I am a Georgia and Texas certified teacher. I have always enjoyed working with kids. I have taught kindergarten, first, second and fourth grade. I am a hard-worker, team player and passionate about my students succeeding in whatever they set their minds too. I currently hold endorsements in K-5 Mathematics, Teacher Support Specialist, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). I am able to provide instruction that meets the needs of all students. I have the ability to differentiate instruction so that I cater to all learning styles and levels.

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Samantha
BA University of Pennsylvania
1+ Years Tutoring

Early math confidence matters more than most people realize — a kid who dreads subtraction at age eight often dreads algebra at fourteen. Samantha makes concepts like place value, regrouping, and basic multiplication tangible and even fun, using real-world examples that give young learners a reason to care about numbers.

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Jessi
MS Yale Divinity School • BA Rice University
10+ Years Tutoring

Multiplication strategies, place value, and early fraction concepts all click faster when a student understands the 'why' behind each step. Jessi's psychology background gives her insight into how younger learners process new information, and she uses that to tailor explanations — whether a kid needs manipulatives, drawings, or word-problem storytelling to make a concept stick.

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Moriah
BA Cornell University
1+ Years Tutoring

Getting multiplication facts and place value right in elementary math isn't just about drilling — it's about building number sense so a child can reason through problems they haven't seen before. Moriah, a Cornell-educated educator who manages and teaches at a prep school, brings patience and structure to topics like fractions, measurement, and basic word problems.

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Whether you need homework help, exam prep, or want to get ahead, our Elementary Math tutors are ready to help.

Common challenges include gaps from earlier material, difficulty with specific concepts, and trouble applying learning to new problems. These issues can snowball quickly in Elementary Math.

A tutor identifies where you're stuck, fills in gaps, and provides targeted practice. The 1-on-1 format means you get help exactly where you need it.

Tutors work with your student's actual coursework—homework assignments, class notes, and upcoming tests. This keeps tutoring directly relevant to what's happening in the classroom.

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Many students see improved grades within a few weeks, along with better understanding of Elementary Math concepts and more confidence tackling challenging material.

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