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Award-Winning ISEE-Lower Level Math Tutors

Roel

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Roel

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Roel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

At the Lower Level, the ISEE starts testing concepts like fractions, decimals, and basic geometric reasoning that students may have only recently encountered in class. Roel approaches each of these topics with concrete examples first — splitting pizzas, measuring rooms — before introducing the abstr...

Education

California Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Emily

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Emily

PhD
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade math
11th-12th Grade English
7th Grade Algebra
7th Grade Physics

I have been tutoring for over 7 years and have gotten to see so many wonderful "aha" moments in my students! I love the feeling of helping a young learner gain confidence and independence in their learning skills and subject matter. My personal philosophy is that any subject can be fun, we just have...

Education

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

PhD

Arizona State University

PhD

Malik

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Malik

Bachelor's
Malik's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade math
1st-12th Grade French
6th-12th Grade Calculus
6th-12th Grade AP Calculus

As a second-year medical student with a strong foundation in science and a passion for education, I specialize in making tough subjects easier to understand. I excel in math, biology, physics, and other challenging topics that often intimidate students and I genuinely enjoy helping others master th...

Education

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Bachelor's

Shawn

Certified Tutor

Shawn

Master of Science, Chemistry
Shawn's other Tutor Subjects
6th-7th Grade math
6th-8th Grade Science
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am a patient teacher who can explain problems in many different ways according to how individual students learn best. I only ask that you know and explain to me what topics you do not know or get so far. I know that every student can learn a subject with a combination of practice and patience, but...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Master of Science, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1420
Arielle

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Arielle

Current Grad Student, Early Childhood Education
Arielle's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Science

I am a Yale grad, Johns Hopkins master's candidate, and certified early childhood educator. At Yale, I studied History and Child Development. I went on to teach with Teach For America, and I am currently in my 3rd year of teaching. Tutoring has been an interest of mine for many years. I started tuto...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Arts in History and Child Development

Johns Hopkins University

Current Grad Student, Early Childhood Education

Test Scores
SAT
1380
Alex

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Alex

Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics
Alex's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am currently a student at Stanford University studying math and political science. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience with younger students. I have helped students of different ages and from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, and so I am very conscious of the needs and prior...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics

Test Scores
ACT
35
Samantha

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Samantha

Current Undergrad Student, Psychology
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Mathematics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a rising Junior at Princeton University who is passionate about the ways in which people learn, which has led me to pursue a degree in Neuropsychology. Through great experiences teaching English in Chiangmai, Thailand for two months and tutoring Calculus I and II through Princeton University's ...

Education

Princeton University

Current Undergrad Student, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Obinna

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Obinna

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Obinna's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Geometry

I'm a teacher at heart and would love to help you reach your goals!

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

University of Chicago

Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Terry

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Terry

Juris Doctor, Criminal Justice
Terry's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Mathematics
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Competition Math

I am an extremely well qualified tutor with many years of practical experience in subject matter combined with 4 years of teaching students. I believe education is the foundation of success. I enjoy knowing that my students are interested in becoming more knowledgeable and proficient in the selected...

Education

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Bachelor of Fine Arts, History

Seton Hall University

Juris Doctor, Criminal Justice

Test Scores
SAT
1470
Kushal

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Kushal

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Kushal's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am a graduate student from Houston, Texas. I will begin my Master's program in Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M beginning in January 2018. I've had previous tutoring experience in SAT Math and ACT Math and Science. I like to encourage students to fully understand the concepts that they are learnin...

Education

Texas A & M University-College Station

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences

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Francesca

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +74 Subjects

I am a graduate of Loyola University Chicago, where I majored in political science. I am currently a law student at Chicago-Kent College of Law, and aspire one day to practice corporate law with a focus on financial compliance.

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Marty

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +33 Subjects

I'm the guy for you! As a kid, I experienced a lot of test anxiety, so I know how important a strong background can be to get the grade that you deserve.

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Sabrina

Middle School Math Tutor • +46 Subjects

I am a graduate of The State University of New York at New Paltz and am currently working towards my masters at Southeastern University. I received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics and I am obtaining my Master's in Educational Leadership. Throughout the years I have worked in the classroom as an elementary teacher and then obtained my certification in Middle School Mathematics which allowed me to work in my current profession as a middle school mathematics teacher. I have also been tutoring for over 10 years and I specialize in test preparation, organization, mathematics, and SAT/ACT Mathematics preparation. In my tutoring sessions I provide detailed instruction and consistently check for understanding. I break mathematics down into obtainable small lessons to allow for student success. In my spare time, I enjoy the outdoors, exercise, reading, baking and even advancing my own learning.

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Ben

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +78 Subjects

I am a high school history teacher who has also worked as a teaching assistant at one of the country's top 10 colleges. I've taught ACT/SAT prep for about 4 years to students at all ends of the academic spectrum: from those working with learning disabilities/accommodations & struggling with timing to those trying to achieve perfect scores. Although I always create individualized plans, I focus on teaching every student the most effective, step-by-step way to approach each question on each section of the test. Beyond test prep, I've taught/tutored just about every academic subject through the undergraduate level. Outside the classroom, I enjoy reading about history, going to church, coaching sports (track & tennis), and spending time with my family. I really enjoy getting to know each student I teach as we work toward our goals. Hobbies: sports, books, reading, music, writing, art

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Kaitlyn

6th Grade math Tutor • +173 Subjects

I am a medical student committed to helping your student succeed. I have been a tutor for 5+ years, and have experience teaching Math, Science, Spanish and Test Prep to students of all ages and ability. I believe every child has the potential to learn with positive one on one attention and I am committing to helping you student learn how they study best, and become a more independent learner. I look forward to meeting you, and helping you achieve your goals! Hobbies: writing, reading, music, art, books

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Golddy

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +30 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of The Johns Hopkins University where I received a B.S. in Neuroscience and Visual Arts. Currently, I am studying for my Masters in Narrative Medicine at Columbia University. I have ample experience working with and teaching children of all ages. In previous years, I have tutored for the SAT, ACT, geometry, and calculus. Given my academic background, I also feel confident and readily prepared to teach high school and college-level Biology and Chemistry.

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Puja

AP Statistics Tutor • +32 Subjects

I'm a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. I received my B.S. in Biological Sciences with a minor in Biomedical Engineering. Personally, I like tutoring STEM subjects such as math, biology, and chemistry the most. I love seeing my students gain confidence in their subject areas and grow over time. Outside of academia, I enjoy cooking, exercising, reading, and spending time with my dog.

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John

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +36 Subjects

My academic credentials include a Bachelor of Mathematics degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Aeronautical Engineering from Stanford University. I am retired from 40+ years of engineering. The last thirty years was working in the flight simulation industry. I had responsibility for doing mathematical modeling of many systems which kept my my math and science skills well exercised. The flight simulation experience also involved frequent use of computer languages such as Ada, C, C++ and less frequent use of other computer languages such as python and java. Tutoring was part of the engineering environment as new engineers were assigned to my group. I earned extra money during my college years tutoring. Though money is not the end objective since retirement, I enjoy tutoring to remain active and challenged. The interaction with students is invigorating. Tutoring gives me a sense of contributing to the well-being of others. It is offering up my skills to help others get a strong start on a career. My tutoring style is to explain principles and possibly do a sample problem, but then observe the student apply the principles to work a problem, gently nudging them in the right direction. I prefer to tutor math and physics, but will not shy away from computer languages and other science applications.

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Matthew

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +104 Subjects

I am a Senior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute studying Mechanical and Robotics Engineering. I am here to help with any Math, Science, Engineering or other tutoring needs. My main approach is to focus on mastery over work pace. I encourage my students to strive for perfection on the basic material, before moving to the hard stuff. That way you won't only "kinda know" two things, but truly understand the material. Outside of class I enjoy, hiking, playing the saxophone, cooking and building robots.

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Varun

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +112 Subjects

I am enthusiastic about helping others reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Students typically struggle most with word problems that require multi-step reasoning, fraction and decimal operations, and geometry concepts like area and perimeter. Many test-takers also find ratio and proportion problems difficult because they require translating real-world scenarios into mathematical relationships. A tutor can help you identify which specific topics are holding you back and develop targeted strategies to master them before test day.

The Math section has 30 questions in 30 minutes, which means you need to average one minute per question—but some questions require more time than others. Tutors recommend spending less time on straightforward computation problems and saving more time for word problems and multi-step questions. Practice tests help you identify which question types slow you down, and a tutor can teach you to recognize when to skip a difficult problem and return to it later rather than getting stuck.

Word problems require you to read carefully, extract relevant information, ignore distractors, and translate English into mathematical operations—all while managing time pressure. Many students rush through the reading and misinterpret what the problem is asking, leading to careless errors. A tutor can teach you a systematic approach: underline key information, identify what you're solving for, and work through the problem step-by-step before selecting your answer.

Quantitative Comparison questions ask you to compare two quantities without calculating exact answers—a skill that's different from traditional math problems. The key is recognizing patterns and using estimation rather than solving completely. For example, you might compare fractions by finding a common denominator or estimate which expression is larger without full calculation. Tutors help you practice this comparison mindset and avoid the trap of over-computing when quick reasoning will work.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you practice. Students who work with a tutor 1-2 times per week and complete practice problems between sessions typically see meaningful gains within 4-6 weeks. If you're making careless errors on topics you understand, improvement can be quick. If you're struggling with foundational concepts like fractions or decimals, you may need more time to build confidence and accuracy before tackling harder material.

Practice tests serve two purposes: they help you get comfortable with the test format and timing, and they reveal your specific weak areas. Take your first practice test under timed conditions to establish a baseline, then review every wrong answer to understand why you missed it—was it a careless error, a concept gap, or a timing issue? A tutor can help you analyze your practice test results and create a focused study plan that targets your actual problem areas rather than reviewing everything.

Test anxiety often shows up as rushing through problems, second-guessing correct answers, or freezing on difficult questions. Tutors help by building your confidence through repeated exposure to similar problems and teaching you calming strategies like taking deep breaths between questions. Practicing under timed conditions also reduces anxiety because you become familiar with the pressure. Many students find that knowing they've mastered the content and have a solid strategy makes the actual test feel less intimidating.

An effective tutor understands the specific format and question types of the ISEE-Lower Level, knows which topics cause the most trouble, and can diagnose whether your errors stem from careless mistakes or conceptual gaps. They should teach you test-taking strategies specific to this exam—like when to estimate versus calculate—not just review math content. The best tutors also help you build confidence and manage test anxiety, recognizing that ISEE success requires both mathematical skill and strategic thinking.

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