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Erika
From ratios and proportions to basic geometry and early equation-solving, middle school math covers a huge range of skills in a short time. Erika's approach is to identify exactly where a student's understanding breaks down — whether it's fractions, decimals, or translating word problems into expres...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Annie
Medical school demands constant mental math — dosage calculations, unit conversions, physiological ratios — so Annie treats middle school topics like fractions, decimals, and proportional reasoning as the genuine building blocks they are, not busywork to rush through. Her 1540 SAT and 5.0 student ra...
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, MD
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sharon
During her City Year service, Sharon worked full-time alongside middle schoolers performing in roughly the 10th percentile in math — and helped a quarter of them jump about 15 percentile points in one year. That experience taught her how to diagnose exactly where a student's understanding breaks dow...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
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Matthew
The jump from elementary math to middle school math introduces ratios, proportional reasoning, and early geometry proofs that demand a different kind of thinking. Matthew tackles these topics with a visual, top-down approach — sketching out how a proportion works before drilling the cross-multiplica...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)
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Molly
Every middle school math struggle Molly sees traces back to something specific — maybe fraction operations never fully clicked, or proportional reasoning feels shaky under word-problem pressure. Her three years as an elementary classroom teacher gave her firsthand knowledge of what students were sup...
Northwestern University
Master of Science in Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, History
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Benjamin
Before becoming a formal tutor, Benjamin spent his high school years as the go-to classmate friends turned to for math help, and that knack for explaining things in plain language carries over especially well with middle schoolers. He tackles fractions, proportional reasoning, and early algebraic th...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics (minor: Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Scoring a 1540 on the SAT means Felix has the quantitative chops to teach middle school math cold, but it's his science background — three associate degrees including microbiology — that shapes how he actually explains it. He treats topics like ratios, data interpretation, and basic equations as too...
University of Chicago
Associate in Science
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Asta
The jump from fifth-grade math to pre-algebra and early geometry catches many middle schoolers off guard, especially when proportional reasoning and negative numbers enter the picture. Asta tackles these transitional concepts by connecting them to patterns students already recognize, making ratios, ...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts in Political Science
Certified Tutor
Laura
The jump from elementary arithmetic to middle school math introduces fractions, ratios, proportions, and basic geometry all at once, which can feel overwhelming. Laura tackles each of these topics by connecting them to everyday situations — splitting a recipe, comparing prices, measuring a room — so...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors, Economics
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
Ratios, proportions, and pre-algebraic thinking click faster when students can see them — and Mimi's background in visual and object-based learning means she naturally turns abstract middle school math concepts into something concrete. Her Harvard Ed.M. trained her to design lessons around how each ...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Middle school math shifts from learning procedures (like how to do long division) to understanding why those procedures work. Students begin working with variables, equations, and abstract concepts rather than just concrete numbers. This transition can feel challenging, but personalized tutoring helps students build conceptual understanding alongside procedural fluency—so they're not just following steps, but truly grasping the math.
Yes. Charleston schools use various curricula and approaches, and tutors who work with students in Charleston are experienced across different textbook series and teaching methods. Whether your student is working with their school's specific curriculum or needs help bridging different approaches, tutors can align their instruction to match what's being taught in the classroom while reinforcing core concepts.
Word problems require students to translate language into mathematical thinking—a skill that doesn't always come naturally. Tutors help students break down complex problems into manageable steps, identify what information matters, and develop problem-solving strategies they can apply to new situations. With practice and personalized guidance, students build confidence in tackling multi-step word problems.
Showing work reveals how students are thinking, not just whether they got the right answer. It helps teachers identify where misconceptions happen and allows students to catch their own errors. Tutors emphasize this too—helping students organize their thinking on paper, explain their reasoning, and develop clear problem-solving strategies that teachers can see and evaluate.
Absolutely. Math anxiety often stems from feeling lost or frustrated, and one-on-one instruction creates a judgment-free space where students can ask questions, work through mistakes, and gradually build mastery. As students experience success with personalized support and see patterns and connections they didn't notice before, anxiety naturally decreases and confidence grows.
The first session is about understanding where your student is—their strengths, specific challenges, learning style, and goals. Tutors assess what concepts are solid and where gaps exist, then work with you to create a personalized plan. This foundation ensures every session afterward is targeted and efficient, focused on the areas that matter most for your student's progress.
Yes—graphing and equations are major conceptual shifts where students need to visualize abstract relationships. Many middle schoolers struggle to connect the equation to the graph, or understand why certain steps matter. Tutors use multiple approaches—visual, algebraic, and concrete—to help students see how these concepts connect and build the foundational understanding needed for algebra and beyond.
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