Award-Winning Go Math
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Go Math
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Private 1-on-1 tutoring, weekly live classes for academic support, test prep & enrichment, practice tests and diagnostics, and more to elevate grades and test scores.
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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 electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.

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 subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
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 at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
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 towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.
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 campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.
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 tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.
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 my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
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 Medicine.
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!
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 Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Currently, I am in the master's program at the University of New Mexico where I am continuing my education in philosophy. Ultimately, I hope to go on to earn a PhD in Philosophy so that I can continue engaging in my passions for learning and teaching. While in school, I have spent countless hours coaching high school speech and debate both in person and working online with students across the country. My focus in coaching has been to emphasize philosophy and critical thought to prepare students to think through novel arguments on their own. I am passionate about teaching and tutoring because I love seeing students learn to be intellectually independent and think through problems on their own terms by developing their critical thinking skills. I have devoted my life to education because I am passionate about it, and I try to share some of my passion for learning with the students I work with. I tutor all sorts of Standardized Tests, and I particularly enjoy working on logic-based problems like analogies and math sections. When I am not tutoring or reading for school, I enjoy strategy games (both board games and video games), listening to music, hiking, playing basketball, and just relaxing with friends.
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 there are so many ways to learn it and if one way does not help I can use another. I used to teach taekwondo and interacted with all kinds of students, and I'm excited to help out more!
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Go Math students often find multi-digit multiplication and division challenging, especially when transitioning from concrete manipulatives to abstract algorithms. Word problems are another common pain point—students may understand the math concepts but struggle to identify which operations to use or set up equations correctly. Fractions, particularly comparing and operating with unlike denominators, trip up many students because Go Math emphasizes conceptual understanding before procedural fluency, which requires strong foundational thinking. A tutor experienced with Go Math can identify where conceptual gaps exist and rebuild understanding from the ground up rather than just drilling procedures.
Go Math prioritizes the "why" behind math operations, not just the "how," which means effective tutoring goes beyond teaching steps. A tutor working with Go Math students helps them visualize problems using models, arrays, area diagrams, and number lines—the same visual tools Go Math uses in class. This approach takes more time upfront but builds stronger problem-solving skills and helps students see patterns and connections across different topics. Rather than memorizing procedures, students learn flexible strategies they can adapt to unfamiliar problems, which is especially valuable when they encounter multi-step or non-routine word problems.
Go Math requires detailed work and explanations because showing your thinking reveals whether you understand the concept or just memorized a shortcut. Many students find this frustrating if they're used to getting "the right answer" quickly. A tutor can help students learn to communicate their mathematical reasoning—drawing models, labeling diagrams, and explaining each step—which actually deepens their own understanding. This skill also prepares students for standardized tests and higher math, where explaining your process is just as important as the final answer.
Go Math word problems often require students to identify relevant information, determine which operations apply, and sometimes solve in multiple ways. Tutors experienced with Go Math teach students to annotate problems systematically—underlining the question, circling numbers, and drawing quick sketches—before jumping to calculations. They also help students recognize problem types (comparison, measurement, equal groups) so they can apply appropriate strategies. Breaking down the problem-solving process this way reduces anxiety and helps students build confidence tackling unfamiliar problems independently.
An effective Go Math tutor understands the program's philosophy of building conceptual understanding through visual models and multiple representations. They should be comfortable using Go Math's tools—area models, number lines, arrays, base-ten blocks—and know how to scaffold from concrete to abstract thinking. Experience with Go Math's scope and sequence across grade levels is valuable, as is familiarity with how topics build on each other (for example, understanding that multiplication is repeated addition helps with division). Most importantly, they should be able to diagnose where a student's conceptual understanding breaks down and address the root cause, not just reteach the procedure.
Elementary Go Math (K-5) focuses heavily on building number sense, place value, and foundational operation strategies using visual models. Middle school Go Math introduces ratios, proportional relationships, and pre-algebraic thinking, where students need to see how arithmetic concepts connect to algebra. High school Go Math covers algebra, geometry, and statistics with an emphasis on real-world applications and multiple solution methods. A tutor's approach shifts based on grade level—younger students need more hands-on modeling and concrete examples, while older students benefit from connecting abstract procedures back to conceptual foundations when they struggle.
Many parents learned math procedurally (memorizing steps) and find Go Math's conceptual approach unfamiliar, which can make homework help frustrating. A tutor can show parents the visual models and strategies Go Math uses, so they understand the "why" behind the methods their child is learning. This helps parents ask better questions at home ("Why does that work?" instead of "Is that the right answer?") and avoid teaching alternative procedures that confuse students. When parents understand Go Math's approach, they become partners in reinforcing conceptual thinking rather than accidentally undermining it.
Go Math's emphasis on multiple strategies and visual thinking can actually reduce anxiety—students realize there's more than one way to solve a problem and they can choose the method that makes sense to them. However, some students feel overwhelmed by the conceptual demands or frustrated when they can't immediately see the connection between a model and an abstract procedure. A tutor creates a low-pressure environment to explore problems, celebrate partial understanding, and build confidence through small wins. When students understand the logic behind math rather than just following rules, they feel more in control and less dependent on memorization, which significantly reduces math anxiety over time.
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