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Award-Winning Elementary School Math Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA
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9+ years
Annie
Early math confidence shapes how a child feels about the subject for years. Annie teaches foundational skills like place value, multi-digit operations, and basic fractions using visual and hands-on strategies that make abstract ideas tangible for young learners. Her patient, 5.0-rated approach keeps...
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, MD
Certified Tutor
14+ years
Jason
Early math is less about getting the right answer and more about developing number sense — understanding why regrouping works in subtraction, or what a fraction actually represents. Jason's master's degree in education included extensive study of K-12 learning, and he applies that knowledge to make ...
University of Pennsylvania
PHD, Medicine and Education
University of Pennsylvania
Master's degree in Education
Yale University
Bachelor's degree in History
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Simon
Young learners picking up multiplication facts, place value, or basic fractions need someone who can explain the same idea five different ways without losing patience. Simon's teaching style prioritizes understanding over speed — he'd rather a student explain why 7 × 8 relates to 7 × 7 + 7 than simp...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Economics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Young learners pick up math habits — good and bad — that stick with them for years, which is why Kevin treats elementary math as more than just drilling facts. He teaches place value, basic fractions, and multi-digit operations through hands-on reasoning so kids understand what they're doing, not ju...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Wamweni
A decade of working with elementary-age learners, including homeschooling support, means Wamweni understands how young kids actually develop number sense — from place value and basic operations through early fractions and measurement. She makes concepts like regrouping in subtraction or understandin...
University of Pennsylvania
Masters in Education, International and Comparative Education
Stetson University
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Certified Tutor
Mary
At the elementary level, math is really about building a relationship with numbers — learning that addition and subtraction tell stories, that multiplication has patterns worth noticing, that fractions describe the world around us. Mary loves teaching at this stage because early confidence shapes ho...
Cornell University
Bachelor's Degree in Biological Engineering
Certified Tutor
14+ years
Kirstie
Early math confidence shapes a student's entire relationship with the subject, which is why Kirstie puts so much energy into making addition, subtraction, and beginning multiplication feel approachable. Her Master's in Education gave her specific strategies for reaching young learners — think number...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
St Johns College
Bachelors, Liberal Arts
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Clara
Young learners need to build number sense — understanding why regrouping works in subtraction, or what multiplication actually represents — before procedures become automatic. Clara's psychology training gives her insight into how children develop mathematical thinking, and she uses hands-on questio...
Stanford University
Bachelors, Psychology
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Ashley
Law school at Penn demands breaking complex problems into smaller, logical steps — the same skill Ashley uses when walking younger students through multi-digit addition or early division. She's especially good at turning word problems into something a kid can picture and reason through, rather than ...
Georgetown University
Bachelors, international politics
University of Pennsylvania
Current Grad Student, law
Certified Tutor
6+ years
William
Young learners pick up math concepts faster when the explanations match how they actually think and talk. As a linguistics major at Yale, William pays close attention to language — he adjusts how he describes place value, fractions, or word problems so that each explanation lands clearly for the ind...
Yale University
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elementary students often struggle with the transition from learning math procedures (like how to add) to understanding why those procedures work. Word problems are particularly challenging because they require students to translate language into mathematical thinking. Many students also develop math anxiety when they focus too much on getting the "right answer" rather than understanding the concepts, which can hold them back as math becomes more complex in middle school.
Every student learns at their own pace and has unique strengths and gaps. Personalized tutoring allows tutors to identify exactly where a student is struggling—whether it's with number sense, fractions, or multi-step problem-solving—and address those specific areas. This targeted approach helps students build confidence and see the connections between different math concepts, rather than just memorizing procedures.
Showing work helps teachers (and tutors) understand how a student is thinking, not just whether they got the answer right. It reveals whether a student truly understands the concept or just guessed. When tutors can see a student's work, they can identify exactly where thinking breaks down and help build stronger problem-solving strategies that will serve the student well as math becomes more challenging.
Yes. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand the different math approaches used across Philadelphia's 91 school districts—whether your child's school uses traditional methods, Singapore Math, or other curriculum frameworks. Tutors can review your child's specific textbook and classwork to ensure tutoring reinforces what's being taught in the classroom while filling gaps in understanding.
Word problems require students to read carefully, identify what's being asked, and translate language into math. Many elementary students get stuck because they're not sure where to start. Tutors teach problem-solving strategies—like drawing pictures, breaking problems into smaller steps, and checking whether an answer makes sense—that help students approach word problems with confidence rather than frustration.
Absolutely. Math anxiety often develops when students feel rushed or worry about making mistakes. In personalized tutoring, there's no pressure—students can ask questions, make mistakes in a safe space, and learn at their own pace. As students experience success and understand concepts more deeply, their confidence grows naturally, which often reduces anxiety and makes them more willing to tackle challenging problems.
The first session is about getting to know your child and understanding their strengths and challenges. The tutor will review recent classwork or tests, ask your child about what feels difficult, and assess their understanding of key concepts. This helps the tutor create a personalized plan that targets your child's specific needs and learning style.
Simply reach out to Varsity Tutors and tell us about your child's grade level, current challenges, and goals. We'll match your child with a tutor who has expertise in elementary math and understands the curriculum in your school. You can then schedule a first session to see if it's a good fit and start building your child's math confidence and skills.
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