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Griffin

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Griffin

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Griffin's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade Algebra
6th Grade Calculus
Middle School Math
Polynomials

I am a graduate from Kansas State University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. I have worked professionally as a research assistant for KSU, a project manager for Cargill, and an auxiliary engineer with Black & Veatch. With recent experience in office, industry, and university, I am fully prepare...

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Kansas State University

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Samantha

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Samantha

Associate in Arts, Political Science and Government
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Polynomials

I am currently working towards a Political Science degree with a focus in Statistics, and I hope to go on to law school after I graduate. My favorite subjects are Statistics, Political Science, History, English, and French.

Education

Middle Georgia State University

Associate in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
SAT
1430
Aiden

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Aiden

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Aiden's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Elementary School Math

I'm a recent graduate from Reed College where I majored in Political science with additional concentrations in environmental science, sociology, philosophy, and 3D art.

Education

Reed College

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
ACT
33
Jack

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jack

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Jack's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade Algebra
6th-12th Grade Calculus
Polynomials
Linear Systems

I am a Junior in college at Northeastern University working towards my Bachelor of Science in Physics. I aspire to earn my PhD in Physics after college.

Education

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Test Scores
SAT
1490
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

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 became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

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) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Kate

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Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

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 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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 a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

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 I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

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 looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34

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Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects

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 a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, English, history, and Mandarin Chinese part-time with a DC-based tutoring company. At Yale, I worked as a freshman counselor to provide academic and career advice to incoming freshmen. I have taken both SAT and MCAT test prep classes and am familiar with both tests as well as the preparation necessary to score well. My personal career goals include attending medical school to pursue either immunology/infectious diseases or psych/neurology, teaching biology at the university level, and working in public/global health with either the CDC or the WHO.

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Matthew

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects

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Charles

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +25 Subjects

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! Hobbies: art, books, running, reading, music, writing

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Tiffany

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +56 Subjects

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MaryAnn

Calculus Tutor • +21 Subjects

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Samuel

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +29 Subjects

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. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice president of my school's NHS chapter where I ran our tutoring program, and I, myself, tutored. I also was a teaching assistant in the summer of 2020 for a class in discrete mathematics through a program called PACT (Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking). I love learning and hope to make the process enjoyable for you!

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Calculus Tutor • +17 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

The jump from concrete arithmetic to abstract algebraic thinking is significant—students must shift from "solving problems" to "representing relationships with variables." Many students struggle because they're used to seeing a number and getting an answer, but algebra requires them to think about what an unknown value represents and how it relates to other quantities. This conceptual leap often causes confusion with variables, expressions, and equations, which is why many students benefit from tutoring that explicitly bridges these two ways of thinking.

Word problems require students to translate language into mathematical expressions—a skill that doesn't come naturally to most. A tutor helps by teaching students to identify key information, define variables clearly (e.g., "Let x = the unknown number"), and break multi-step problems into manageable pieces. Rather than jumping straight to equations, effective tutoring shows students how to organize information, recognize patterns in problem types, and check whether their answer makes sense in context. This systematic approach builds confidence and reduces the anxiety many students feel when facing unfamiliar problem scenarios.

In algebra, showing work isn't just about getting the right answer—it demonstrates understanding of the steps and reasoning behind each operation. Many 6th graders rush through problems or skip steps, which leads to careless errors and makes it hard for teachers to identify misconceptions. Tutors emphasize the importance of writing out each step, explaining why you're doing it (e.g., "I subtracted 5 from both sides to isolate the variable"), and organizing work clearly. This habit builds both accuracy and deeper understanding of how algebraic properties work.

Negative numbers are abstract—students can't hold "negative three apples" in their hands—which makes operations with negatives confusing. Many students struggle with rules like "negative times negative equals positive" without understanding why. Tutors help by using visual models like number lines, counters, or real-world contexts (like temperature or money owed) to make negative numbers concrete. Once students see the pattern and logic behind operations with negatives, they're better equipped to handle them in algebraic expressions and equations.

Multi-step equations like 2x + 5 = 13 require students to perform operations in reverse order (undoing addition before multiplication), which is counterintuitive for many. Tutors break this down by teaching the concept of "inverse operations" and working backwards systematically—isolating the variable one step at a time while maintaining balance on both sides of the equation. They also help students recognize common patterns and check their work by substituting the answer back into the original equation. This methodical approach prevents the frustration that comes from trying to solve equations all at once.

Many 6th graders struggle to recognize patterns in sequences or translate "3 more than a number" into the expression x + 3. Tutors help by starting with concrete examples (using actual numbers in sequences), then gradually moving to abstract thinking. They teach students to identify what changes and what stays the same, use consistent variable notation, and verify their expressions by testing with different values. When students can see the connection between a pattern and its algebraic representation, they develop stronger number sense and are better prepared for more complex algebra.

Students often confuse the order of coordinates (plotting (3, 5) as (5, 3)), miscount grid squares, or forget which axis is x and which is y. Some struggle to understand why a point represents a relationship between two quantities rather than just "a dot." Tutors address these mistakes by reinforcing the structure of the coordinate plane, using consistent language ("x comes first, y comes second"), and connecting graphing to real-world situations like distance over time. With practice and clear visual reinforcement, students develop the spatial reasoning skills needed for graphing and interpreting graphs.

Math anxiety in 6th grade algebra often stems from feeling rushed, making mistakes, or not understanding why procedures work. Tutors create a low-pressure environment where students can ask questions, make mistakes safely, and understand concepts at their own pace. By breaking problems into smaller steps, celebrating progress, and helping students see that algebra is logical and learnable, tutoring shifts the mindset from "I can't do this" to "I need to understand this differently." When students experience success with personalized instruction tailored to their learning style, their confidence grows and they're more willing to tackle challenging problems.

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