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Getting multiplication facts and place value to click for a young learner takes more than worksheets — it takes someone who understands how kids at that age actually think about numbers. Juan holds elementary certification and has extensive common core math training, so he builds number sense throug...
Rhodes College
Bachelors, English

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
Charles
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 descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Liz
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
Christopher
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Justin
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Henry
I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
Harvard College
Bachelor in Arts, History
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ingrid
I am exploring my creativity by pursuing a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in Korean, studying abroad in South Korea as a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar, leading workshops that teach 3D printing and CAD for undergraduate students as the president of 3D4E, advocating for the fir...
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extre...
Brown University
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sabira
I am currently attending Johns Hopkins University, pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Applied Math and Statistics. I love helping students and I love the feeling I get knowing that I was able to use my knowledge to make someone else happier. My favorite subject to teach is math because t...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
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Many elementary students struggle with the transition from memorizing procedures to understanding why math works the way it does. Word problems, multi-step operations, and building number sense are frequent pain points. With Memphis's average student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1, personalized 1-on-1 instruction can help students slow down, ask questions, and develop the conceptual understanding that makes higher math accessible.
During an initial session, tutors work to understand your student's current level, learning style, and specific challenges—whether that's word problems, place value, or building confidence. They'll assess what's working and what needs support, then create a personalized plan aligned with your student's school curriculum. This foundation helps tutors tailor instruction to fill gaps and build momentum quickly.
Showing work is essential for developing problem-solving strategies and catching mistakes. Tutors help students organize their thinking by modeling clear steps, asking guiding questions, and building habits that make their reasoning visible. This approach also reduces math anxiety because students understand not just the answer, but the path to get there.
Yes. Memphis schools use various approaches to teaching elementary math, and tutors are experienced working with different curricula and teaching methods. Whether your student's school uses a traditional or more conceptual approach, tutors can align their instruction to support what's happening in the classroom while strengthening foundational skills.
Word problems require students to translate language into math, which is a skill that develops with practice and confidence. Tutors break down the process—identifying what's being asked, choosing the right operation, and checking if the answer makes sense. With personalized guidance, students move from feeling stuck to seeing word problems as solvable puzzles.
Absolutely. Math anxiety often stems from feeling rushed or not understanding why something works. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction creates a low-pressure space where students can ask questions, make mistakes safely, and build confidence at their own pace. As students experience success and see patterns they didn't notice before, their relationship with math shifts from fear to curiosity.
Expert tutors use concrete examples, visual models, and guided discovery to help students recognize patterns—like how multiplication relates to repeated addition, or how place value works across different numbers. When students see these connections, math becomes less about isolated facts and more about a coherent system, which makes learning new concepts easier.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who match your student's needs and learning style. You can share details about your student's grade level, specific challenges, and goals, and we'll work to find the right fit. Most families see momentum build quickly once personalized instruction begins.
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