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Vicente

Bachelor's
2+ years of tutoring

As a dedicated educator with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, I bring over 10 years of tutoring and classroom experience across a wide spectrum of subject...

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Cornell University

Bachelor's

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

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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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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

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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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fifth graders typically struggle most with understanding geography concepts like latitude, longitude, and map projections, as well as grasping how historical cause-and-effect relationships shaped civilizations. Many students also find it difficult to distinguish between different types of government systems and to understand economic concepts like supply, demand, and trade. A tutor can break down these abstract concepts using real-world examples—like how geography affects where civilizations developed, or how trade routes connected different cultures—making them concrete and memorable.

Fifth grade is when students begin conducting independent research projects, and many struggle to evaluate whether sources are credible or biased. A tutor can teach students how to identify primary vs. secondary sources, recognize author bias, and cross-reference information across multiple sources to verify facts. These skills are foundational for middle and high school social studies, where students will analyze historical documents, evaluate news sources, and construct evidence-based arguments about social and political issues.

Fifth graders often struggle to move beyond simple summaries and write analytical pieces that explain "why" historical events happened or "how" geography influenced a civilization's development. They may also have difficulty organizing research into a coherent essay with an introduction, supporting paragraphs with evidence, and a conclusion. A tutor can guide students through the writing process—from developing a thesis statement to selecting relevant facts and quotes that support their argument—helping them write more sophisticated, evidence-based social studies papers.

Rather than just memorizing dates and facts, fifth graders need to think critically about why events happened, what multiple perspectives existed, and what consequences followed. A tutor encourages this by asking guiding questions like "Why might different people have viewed this event differently?" or "What would have happened if this decision had been made differently?" This approach helps students understand that history is complex and interpretive, not just a collection of facts—a crucial skill for understanding current events and different viewpoints in society.

Map skills require students to understand abstract spatial relationships, interpret symbols and legends, and apply concepts like scale and direction—all challenging for this age group. Students often confuse latitude and longitude, struggle to read contour lines showing elevation, or don't understand how map projections distort reality. A tutor can use hands-on activities, visual aids, and practice with real maps to help students build these skills systematically, connecting map concepts to actual places and understanding how geography influences where people live and how civilizations develop.

Economics concepts like supply and demand, trade, and economic systems are abstract and difficult for fifth graders to visualize. A tutor makes these concrete by using relatable examples—like how a popular toy's price increases when it's in high demand, or how countries trade goods they have in abundance for goods they need. Through role-play activities, simulations, or discussions about real-world scenarios (like why certain products cost more in different regions), students develop intuitive understanding of economic principles before moving to more complex analysis in later grades.

Fifth graders often memorize the three branches of government or different government types without truly understanding how they function or why they matter. A tutor helps by comparing government systems in relatable ways—explaining how a democracy gives citizens a voice through voting, how a monarchy concentrates power in one person, or how different systems affect citizens' daily lives. Using current events, historical examples, or even comparisons to how decisions are made in their school or community helps students grasp why government structure matters and how it shapes society.

Fifth graders often identify simple cause-and-effect relationships but miss the complexity of how multiple factors interact to create historical outcomes. A tutor teaches students to think beyond "this happened, then that happened" by asking questions like "What conditions made this possible?" or "What were the long-term effects?" This develops deeper historical thinking and helps students understand that events rarely have a single cause. Building this analytical skill in fifth grade prepares students for more sophisticated historical analysis and helps them think critically about cause and effect in current events and policy decisions.

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