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Jessica

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Jessica

Bachelor in Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
Other
Professional Certifications
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization

I have been a tutor for 10 years, with experience tutoring students 7th grade through undergraduate studies as well as medical school students. I have been a tutor for medical school for the last 3 years. I ample experience teaching science and math courses. I help students find their best learning ...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Howard University

Doctor of Medicine, Biological and Physical Sciences

Van An

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Van An

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Van's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Physics
Geometry

My name is Van An Tran. I graduated from University at Buffalo with a Biomedical Engineering major. During my time in colleges, I worked as a tutor and helped other students in pre-calculus and sciences, especially in physics. I have experience working as a tutor in two different colleges, one at Se...

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University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Parita

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Parita

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Parita's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a sophomore at Harvard University pursuing a concentration in computer science. I'm also interested in potentially going on to law school after my undergraduate studies. I have a wide range of interests but I spend most of my free time either reading, painting, listening to music or dragging my...

Education

Harvard University

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1580
ACT
35
Alethea

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Alethea

Current Grad Student, Technology, Innovation, and Education
Alethea's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
Arithmetic
Art

She is an enthusiastic educator from Massachusetts. She graduated from Smith College in 2009. Since then, She has worked in a variety of positions ranging from teaching photography to high-risk youth, to developing technology workshops for blind and deaf customers at Apple, to working for higher edu...

Education

Smith College

Bachelors, Psychology and a minor in Child Development and Education

The Graduate School of Education at Harvard University

Current Grad Student, Technology, Innovation, and Education

Test Scores
GRE
302
Raymond

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Raymond

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation and Special Effects
Raymond's other Tutor Subjects
Animation
AP Studio Art: Drawing
Art
Computer Animation

Animator, Cartoonist, Editor, and 3D Generalist. Graduate with a BFA in Animation from Daemen College and have been working as a freelance animator and cartoonist since 2020. Dedicated to detailed slideshows, guided learning, and providing meaningful critique.

Education

Daemen College

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation and Special Effects

Eunice

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Eunice

Masters, MAT Childhood Education 1-6
Eunice's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
English

I am passionate about teaching because I believe in making learning fun and I believe in motivating students. I am able to tutor Math, English-Reading and Writing, and Korean. I recently graduated with a MAT in Childhood Education 1-6 from Queens College, so I prefer to work with Elementary students...

Education

CUNY Queens College

Masters, MAT Childhood Education 1-6

CUNY Hunter College

Bachelors, ELA

Richard

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Richard

PHD, Geography
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
AP Human Geography
College English
College Essays
College Geography

I've been teaching college writing and geography for about ten years. I really enjoy helping students think about the world, decipher texts, and express their ideas. I look forward to helping you develop skills that will be useful through college and beyond.

Education

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

PHD, Geography

Syracuse University

Bachelors, Architecture

Sarah

Certified Tutor

Sarah

Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Math Education
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
6th-9th Grade Math
Algebra
Arithmetic
Other

I love to learn, and I love to teach. My favorite thing in the world is to help people understand and enjoy math. So many people struggle to understand the concepts, and I love seeing the light spark in their eyes as it all clicks in thier heads and they are able to understand and remember how to ca...

Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Math Education

John

Certified Tutor

John

Bachelor of Science, Physics
John's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Physics 2
College Algebra
College Physics

It brings me great joy to help transform a student from struggling to confident in Mathematics and Science.

Education

University of Maryland-College Park

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Taylor

Certified Tutor

Taylor

Current Grad Student, dentistry
Taylor's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
Cell Biology

I love working with kids and I really enjoy helping someone to understand something in a new manner. I think that learning some of the subjects can be boring but I know how to liven the material up in a manner that is relatable/ easier to understand. I have been a camp counselor in the past so I hav...

Education

Ithaca College

Bachelors, health sciences, pre med concentration

university of Pennsylvania school of dental medicine

Current Grad Student, dentistry

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Carroll

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +17 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, with both a BA in English and a MA in Humanities, in the areas of Writing, Literature and History. I've taught at several universities overseas and in the United States. I've primarily taught Composition and Literature at the university level and have also taught English in High Schools and Middle Schools in the US, in Texas. For two years I taught English to Chinese students on an online platform, so I'm used to delivering course work in that format.I enjoy teaching Writing and helping students to prepare for their future academic careers by giving them a tool they can use for future essays, and exams.I've had a number of students return and thank me for helping them to be better prepared for their academic courses, allowing them to make better grades and be more confident in their abilities.Learning is something that never stops, we learn while in school, but we'll continue to learn about people and cultures around us as we interact with the world.

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Maggie

ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills Tutor • +26 Subjects

My interest in education and teaching began when I first started nannying when I was 14 years old helping kids with homework and continues to this very day with a love of academia, science and self improvement. I also have several years of experience in working with special needs children and adults, which I believe gives me a special understanding of all types of challenges and the patience required.I am in the process of earning a degree in Neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati.My favorite subjects are definitely science-based, though I also thoroughly enjoy and have a lot of experience in writing and reading comprehension.I love the challenges of learning and helping others understand new things.I am committed to helping others fully understand the academic challenges they need help with and finding a way to assist in a way that makes learning fun and easy, with a focus on a no-shame policy of being confident in your abilities and unafraid to ask for help. I am excited for this opportunity to help others achieve!

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David

ACT Science Tutor • +19 Subjects

I am a recent graduate from Occidental College. My major was geology and my minor was economics. I also have coursework in math, biology, and physics. I like to break down large systems into digestible components that are easy to understand and then relate them back to the large scale topic at hand.

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Jerry

ACT Writing Tutor • +40 Subjects

I graduated from Queens College with a degree in Sociology. I am currently in the process of applying to graduate programs to pursue my own dreams of an MBA. I have been a teacher/tutor for SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT, AP US History, and various other subjects for over four years. My favorite subject to teach is AP US History because I have the ability to make the stories of our past fun and interesting. I constantly update my teaching materials and methodology with each passing year to help my students. I enjoy teaching and seeing my students learn new things. When my students are able to earn better scores the moment is very rewarding to me. If there is a problem that you do not understand, I will help you understand it fully. Outside of academic I have a passion for sports, running, and music.

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Matthew

Algebra Tutor • +17 Subjects

I started my engineering degree at a small private university (Western New England University), and I am currently a senior finishing my mechanical engineering degree at University of South Florida Tampa. After completion of this I plan to apply to law school to become a patent attorney.I have previous experience tutoring in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and Pre-calculus and I am currently certified to tutor in a wide variety of math up through Calculus 2. Furthermore I am certified to tutor in and a variety of physics and mechanical engineering classes.Calculus would be my favorite subject to tutor in because this is the core foundation of engineering problem solving. However, I enjoy a wide variety of different disciplines of math and physics.Everyone learns differently and traditional environments are not always ideal for all students. My approach is to identify a students strengths. Furthermore, I like to find out what a students current understanding of a topic is and expand upon the topic from this point.Outside of school I enjoy camping, backpacking, outdoors, concerts, comedy, and when not in Florida and back home, snowboarding.

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Yuli

AP Biology Tutor • +19 Subjects

Throughout college and my two years as a math teacher, I found that there isn't one best teaching method. Instead, each student is unique and this reflects in their learning style. A good teacher will be able to change strategies to accommodate for differences in learning styles. I hope to be the best teacher that I can be by listening to my students and adjust my style of teaching to fit the student's needs.

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Vanesa

Conversational Spanish Tutor • +6 Subjects

Education is the most important thing; we can loose everything, but nobody can take what we have learned. We can learn from books or from life and all that information will be useful someday. Education is what makes us different from everyone else and takes the veil that covered our eyes and shows us the truth. It can be painful sometimes, but it is better than to live in obscurity.

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Paula

Emergency Medicine Tutor • +9 Subjects

Hello! I am Paula Grech. I am a working RN and EMT-P (paramedic). I graduated from my nursing program with honors.I love teaching and coaching students using creative methods. You won't get a boring PowerPoint presentation from me! Do you like storytelling, videos, and podcasts? Do you like mnemonics and drawings? I do, too!I find the best way to remember what I have learned (in addition to practicing it) is to teach it. I am a new hire preceptor where I work. I instruct and mentor nursing and EMT/paramedic students in pharmacology, pathophysiology, anatomy, and physiology using a variety of methods including live online explanation and demonstration, mnemonics, illustrations, online video, and podcasts/audio.In addition, I can teach you study methods so you can learn in line at the grocery store and reinforce the information in your sleep! All the techniques I teach I used myself with great success.I passed National Registry at the paramedic level twice (you may retest instead of completing CEs) and NCLEX on the first try with 75 questions.I can practice skills stations with you, teach you NCLEX or NREMT strategies, work on your weaknesses and teach you how to memorize large amounts of info to pass your exams! You can do it!

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Joseph

Abstract Algebra Tutor • +68 Subjects

I'm a sophomore at the University of Chicago. I'm a student-athlete with a great background in math, computer science, and standardized tests. I'm the oldest of 6 kids and have always helped my younger siblings with these subjects. I look forward to potentially tutoring you.

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Jean

ACT Prep Tutor • +58 Subjects

I am a fourth year student at Harvard Medical School, and will start working as a pediatrician in July of 2016. However, if I had not decided to become a physician, I would have strongly considered becoming a teacher. Teaching is one of the most enjoyable activities I do, and I have taught in some capacity every year for the past ten years. I have taught subjects ranging from English to algebra, from physics to dance, and have taught students ranging in age from toddlers to adults. I have also provided advice on application essays, resumes, and interview strategies for Harvard College students applying to highly competitive scholarships. Each of these experiences has taught me how to communicate concepts in clear and engaging ways. For instance, while tutoring adolescents enrolled in the Boston-based Artists for Humanity program, I would often teach students whom I had never worked with before, and thus became adept at quickly discovering and implementing the strategies that worked best for a particular student (e.g., visual/tactile examples, analogies, and breaking down complex problems into smaller parts). While tutoring a janitorial staff member in preparation for the mathematics portion of her GED high school equivalency exam, I learned how to quickly identify the highest yield topics for a standardized exam and focus our efforts on those. Each of these experiences has been incredibly rewarding, and has inspired me to teach in some capacity throughout my career as a doctor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1st Grade Common Core focuses on building foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. In literacy, students learn phonics, sight words, and how to blend sounds into words while beginning to understand simple texts. In math, the curriculum emphasizes number sense, counting to 120, understanding place value, and solving addition and subtraction problems within 20. Students also develop foundational writing skills, learning to compose simple sentences with beginning capitalization and ending punctuation.

Many 1st graders struggle with phonetic decoding—connecting letter sounds to actual reading—which can slow down reading fluency and comprehension. Others find it challenging to transition from counting objects to understanding abstract numbers and number relationships needed for addition and subtraction. Additionally, some students have difficulty with letter formation, handwriting stamina, or staying focused during independent work. These challenges are completely normal at this age, and personalized instruction helps students master these skills at their own pace rather than keeping up with classroom speed.

In a classroom, a teacher manages 20+ students with varying needs, making it difficult to address each child's specific learning pace or gaps. Personalized tutoring allows a tutor to focus entirely on your child, identifying exactly where they're struggling—whether it's blending sounds, grasping number concepts, or building writing confidence—and adjusting instruction accordingly. Tutors can use multi-sensory approaches, offer immediate feedback, and break skills into smaller, manageable steps, helping 1st graders build confidence and catch up faster than they would in a classroom setting alone.

The best tutors for 1st graders combine expertise in foundational literacy and numeracy with patience and enthusiasm for working with young learners. They should understand Common Core standards and phonics-based reading instruction, but more importantly, they know how to keep 1st graders engaged through play-based learning, hands-on activities, and positive reinforcement. Look for tutors who can explain their teaching approach clearly, adapt when something isn't working, and help your child develop a love of learning alongside academic skills.

Depending on your child's starting point and tutoring frequency, you might see improvements within 4-8 weeks. Common outcomes include increased reading fluency and confidence with phonics, stronger number sense and ability to solve addition/subtraction problems independently, improved handwriting and writing sentence structure, and better focus during learning tasks. Many students also gain confidence in classroom participation and develop positive attitudes toward reading and math. The key is consistency—regular sessions combined with practice at home tend to produce the most noticeable results.

Most students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week, with each session lasting 30-50 minutes—long enough to focus on a skill but short enough to match a 1st grader's attention span. The ideal frequency depends on your child's specific needs and learning pace. A tutor can help you determine the right schedule, and you can always adjust as your child progresses. Consistency matters more than intensity—regular weekly sessions tend to produce better results than sporadic, longer sessions.

Reading struggles in 1st grade often stem from gaps in phonemic awareness (hearing individual sounds) or phonics (connecting sounds to letters). A tutor can assess whether your child needs explicit instruction in these foundational skills, then use targeted, step-by-step approaches to build confidence. Tutors also help students practice blending sounds into words, recognize high-frequency sight words, and begin reading simple books independently. With personalized support, many struggling readers catch up to grade level and develop the fluency and comprehension skills needed for 2nd grade and beyond.

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