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Gabriela

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Gabriela

Master's in Math Education
Gabriela's other Tutor Subjects
3rd Grade Math (in Spanish)
4th-5th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

At the third-grade level, concepts like basic multiplication, telling time, and measuring in standard units are brand new — and learning them in Spanish requires a tutor who thinks natively in both the language and the math. Gabriela's classroom teaching experience and bilingual background mean she ...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Master's in Math Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Harleen

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Harleen

BS
Harleen's other Tutor Subjects
3rd Grade Math (in Spanish)
1st-5th Grade ELA (in Spanish)
6th Grade AP Language Composition
AP Statistics

I am a Molecular Engineering major at the University of Chicago, I am currently taking time off to focus on other aspects of my career but I don't want to stop tutoring outside college campus!. I am a child of immigrants and have spent my life tutoring my siblings and younger students, and I loved...

Education

University of Chicago

BS

Vicente

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Vicente

Bachelor's
Vicente's other Tutor Subjects
3rd Grade Math (in Spanish)
K-12th Grade Spanish
1st-8th Grade math
K-12th Grade Social Studies

Third grade is where multiplication and basic fractions enter the picture, and tackling those concepts in Spanish adds another layer. Vicente introduces tablas de multiplicar and fracciones unitarias using visual models and real-world scenarios — en español — so students build number sense in the la...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor's

Anna

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Anna

BFA
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
3rd Grade Math (in Spanish)
3rd-5th Grade ELA (in Spanish)
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Pre-Algebra

Update: I completed a two-month full-time guest teacher assignment teaching World Languages Spanish to high school students (9th-12th) Spanish 1/2/3. By utilizing a student-centered learning approach, cultural competence, and equitable teaching, I support students with pedagogy rooted in inquiry, ...

Education

Brown University

BFA

Sandeep

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sandeep

Bachelor's
Sandeep's other Tutor Subjects
3rd Grade Math (in Spanish)
1st-12th Grade math
K-12th Grade Reading
1st-12th Grade Writing

I'm a recent graduate from UPenn's Robotics Master's program and have undergraduate degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Math! I have tutored for over 7 years and have experience tutoring all levels of math and reading, including that on the SAT General test and subject tests.

Education

University

Bachelor's

Diego

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Diego

Master's/Graduate
Diego's other Tutor Subjects
3rd Grade Math (in Spanish)
K-12th Grade Spanish
1st-10th Grade math
K-12th Grade Social Studies

As a passionate educator with a Master's in Law from Harvard University and a Bachelor's in Law from Universidad del Pacfico, I bring over 2 years of tutoring experience across subjects like Spanish, Law, Political Science, and Math. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive learning ...

Education

Harvard University

Master's/Graduate

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

Certified Tutor

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

In 3rd grade, students learn critical math vocabulary in Spanish—like "multiplicación" (multiplication), "fracción" (fraction), "reagrupar" (regroup), and "perímetro" (perimeter)—that directly impacts their ability to understand word problems and follow instructions. A tutor helps by teaching these terms in context through visual aids, repeated practice, and real-world examples, rather than isolated flashcards. This dual-language foundation prevents confusion when students encounter the same concepts in English later and builds confidence in bilingual math communication.

Word problems require students to decode language AND mathematical concepts simultaneously—a significantly harder task when the language itself is still developing. In 3rd grade Spanish math, students must parse sentences like "María tiene 24 canicas. Si las divide en 3 grupos iguales, ¿cuántas canicas hay en cada grupo?" while simultaneously identifying the operation (division) and solving it. Tutors help by breaking problems into steps: identifying what's being asked, highlighting key numbers and Spanish math terms, and modeling how to visualize the problem before calculating.

Many 3rd graders memorize multiplication facts ("3 × 4 = 12") without grasping that multiplication means "groups of"—a conceptual gap that creates problems later. Tutors use arrays, area models, and repeated addition to show students that "3 × 4" means "3 groups of 4 objects," making the concept visual and concrete. Once students truly understand what multiplication represents, facts stick better and they can apply the concept to new problems rather than just recalling memorized answers.

Fractions are abstract even in a student's native language, and bilingual learners face the added challenge of learning terms like "mitad" (half), "tercio" (third), and "denominador" (denominator) in Spanish. Effective tutoring uses hands-on materials—cutting paper, dividing objects, shading fraction bars—so students see fractions concretely before working with symbols. Tutors also help students connect Spanish and English fraction language, so they understand that "1/2" is both "un medio" and "one half," building bilingual math literacy.

In 3rd grade, teachers increasingly expect students to explain their work—writing or drawing how they solved a problem—but many students struggle to express mathematical reasoning, especially in Spanish. Tutors model how to annotate diagrams, use Spanish sentence stems ("Primero... Luego... Finalmente..."), and organize work step-by-step so thinking is clear. This practice builds both mathematical communication skills and confidence in expressing complex ideas in Spanish, skills that transfer across subjects.

Bilingual students sometimes experience heightened math anxiety because they're processing language and math simultaneously, which can feel overwhelming. Tutors create low-pressure environments where mistakes are treated as learning opportunities, use encouraging Spanish phrases, and celebrate small wins to rebuild confidence. By slowing down, using visual supports, and ensuring students understand concepts rather than just memorizing procedures, tutors help students see themselves as capable mathematicians—in both languages.

3rd grade introduces measurement (length, weight, capacity) and basic geometry (shapes, area, perimeter) in Spanish, requiring students to understand both the math concepts and specialized vocabulary like "centímetro," "kilogramo," and "ángulo." Tutors use real objects—rulers, scales, blocks—to make these concepts tangible and help students see how measurement applies to their world. They also teach students to organize their thinking: identifying what to measure, choosing the right tool, and recording results clearly.

Curriculum varies by school and region, so tutors ask about the specific textbook and standards being used—whether it's based on Common Core, state standards, or a bilingual program framework. They then target the exact skills and concepts your student is learning in class, reinforce the same terminology and problem-solving strategies the teacher uses, and help close gaps before they impact classroom performance. This alignment means tutoring directly supports what's happening in the classroom rather than teaching in isolation.

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