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Jessica's path through a Penn history degree and medical school required constant fluency in math — from college algebra and calculus to the quantitative reasoning embedded in scientific coursework. She breaks down arithmetic, fractions, ratios, and word problems by connecting them to practical scen...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
From pre-algebra fundamentals through calculus and linear algebra, Jai's engineering background means he's used every branch of math students typically encounter — and used it under pressure. He's especially sharp at showing why a technique works, not just demonstrating the steps, so that students c...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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Kate
From simplifying algebraic expressions all the way through integration by parts in AP Calculus BC, Kate covers the full span of middle school and high school math. Seven years of tutoring means she's seen where students consistently get stuck — like the jump from arithmetic thinking to variable thin...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
From pre-algebra fundamentals through multivariable calculus, Rhea covers an unusually wide range of math — and her 36 ACT and 1550 SAT back up that breadth with results. She digs into the reasoning behind formulas and procedures so that concepts like function transformations or integration techniqu...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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Erika
Erika covers math from pre-algebra fundamentals through calculus, with particular strength in the middle and high school range where gaps in foundational skills tend to snowball. She diagnoses exactly where a concept breaks down — whether it's fraction operations, equation balancing, or function beh...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
A mechanical engineering PhD means living inside math every day — differential equations, linear algebra, multivariable calculus, and everything that builds toward them. Jeffrey uses that depth to explain foundational topics like fractions, proportions, and algebraic reasoning in ways that prepare s...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Samantha
Samantha's math tutoring spans pre-algebra through calculus, and she's particularly skilled at identifying the specific concept — whether it's fraction operations, proportional reasoning, or function behavior — where a student's understanding breaks down. Perfect scores on both the SAT and ACT math ...
Duke University
Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions
Harvard Medical School
Current Grad Student, MD

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13+ years
MaryAnn
MaryAnn covers foundational math concepts — fractions, proportions, order of operations, and early algebraic thinking — with an emphasis on translating word problems into equations. Her mentoring experience means she's skilled at identifying exactly where a student's understanding breaks down and re...
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sharon
Sharon spent a full school year embedded in a classroom with students performing in the bottom 10th percentile in math, and a quarter of them jumped roughly 15 percentile points by year's end. That experience taught her how to identify exactly where a concept breaks down — whether it's fraction oper...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts

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Matthew
Big-picture thinking is Matthew's signature: before drilling a procedure, he shows students why a technique works and where it connects to concepts they already know. His Stanford bioinformatics training required fluency across algebra, calculus, and statistics, so he can meet a math problem from mu...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)
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Whether you need homework help, exam prep, or want to get ahead, our 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 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 Math concepts and more confidence tackling challenging material.
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Most students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week. More frequent sessions help if your student is significantly behind or has an important exam coming up.
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