The Best Prealgebra Tutors in Newton, MA

I am a MA licensed middle school math teacher of 20+ years, and I have tutored countless math students from grades 7-12. I may be the most patient math teacher students will ever have, and I try to not just show math skills, but help students understand the language of math in general and algebra in particular. I have...See Grant's full profile

I've been tutoring students in math and physics for over a decade. In my time as a tutor, I've come to realize that 90% of the time, tutoring is about asking the right questions. With the right questions, students can find answers on their own, and truly build their problem-solving muscles. I started tutoring at...See Esther's full profile

I have over a decade of tutoring experience throughout different periods in my life. Aside from in-home private tutoring, I've tutored for the Boston University Upward Bound program for a few years, the MATCH charter school for one year, and the Nativity Preparatory School for one year. Before going back into tutoring...See Jimmy's full profile

Hi there! Welcome to my page. My name is Yunxin W. and I go by Christina. I grew up in Shanghai, China and came to the US in 2006 for education and career. I have more than five years of work experience as a translator and technical project manager. I have certifications in Chinese listening, comprehension, and standard...See Yunxin's full profile

I have a been a math teacher and coach for over 20 years. Over that time, I have had the privilege of teaching every course and every level from 6th grade math through Calculus II at the local community college. I truly understand where students are and where they are going. Also during that time period, I have coach...See Joe's full profile

I am a student at Harvard College, a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and an award-winning writer, photographer, filmmaker, and theatre artist. I am a graduate of the prestigious Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, CA, and am currently dual-concentrating in Economics and Art, Film, and Visual Studies. I...See Ian's full profile

I am a life-long professional mathematician (Math PhD), computer-scientist, expert chess player, and an educator. I have been teaching and tutoring mathematics since my youth, leading a math circle, teaching algebra and trigonometry in high school, and tutoring mathematics one-on-one. I also had spent more than a...See Valeri's full profile

I'm creative, thoughtful, and patient, with over 30 years' experience in early childhood, elementary, and adult education. I earned a Master of Arts degree in Applied Linguistics at UMass Boston in 2015 and a certificate in "ESL math pedagogy". My undergraduate studies included nutrition and life sciences, African...See Dianne's full profile

I am an MIT grad with 2 doctorate degrees, and over 10 years of experience tutoring: physics, chemistry, biology, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, biochemistry, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, cell biology, and genetics. Currently, I work full-time as a Research Scientist at...See Robert's full profile

I've found one-on-one sessions as the most effective way to learn math. I can diagnose and address deficiencies that would otherwise go undetected in a standard classroom environment. I explain the material so the student can learn through understanding. No short cuts required - if it makes sense, the student will learn...See Larry's full profile

Start standing out! In a 2025 admissions cycle flooded with AI-generated essays, I help students find their authentic voice to capture the attention of top-tier admissions officers, who are trained to identify inauthentic writing. As a research and consulting scientist with 14 years of experience, I don't just "check...See Valerie's full profile

In high school, people always approached me for tutoring help which both continued through my college years and is still the case now as I work as a research scientist, during my free time. I enjoy tutoring for all ages. I love tutoring because it brings me such great joy to see how my efforts can shape and improve...See Luce's full profile

Since my sophomore year of high school, I’ve dedicated around four years to tutoring math, accumulating over 400 hours of experience. I’ve assisted students in grades 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th, and 11th, focusing on 5th and 6th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra 1 and 2. As the STEM tutor for an SRBI class, I provided...See Sania's full profile

Hello, I’m John. I'm an SAT and ACT prep specialist with four years of one-on-one tutoring experience and a background in Mathematics and Philosophy from the University of Virginia. I help students make clear, measurable score improvements through focused and strategic preparation. I regularly help students improve...See John's full profile

I am a retired public school mathematics teacher. I taught mathematics for 33 years at the junior high/middle school level. I taught math 7, math 8, pre-algebra, and algebra I. I also substituted for 6 years at the school that I retired from and also worked for 2 years for NorthShoreClubZ Tutoring Agency. I have a BS in...See Arthur's full profile

Hello! Prealgebra and Algebra 1 have always been one of my favorite subjects to teach. I love problem solving which is at the heart of algebra. I enjoy showing students how to break down a complex problem into smaller parts, so as to demystify the subject and to more easily understand and solve the problem. I...See Julie's full profile

I am a former high school Chemistry and Physics teacher looking to tutor on the side. My educational background includes a Bachelors degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Masters' degree from UMass Amherst, both in Chemical Engineering. My experience as a teacher has been a real asset to me in my tutoring...See Thomas's full profile

Hi! I'm Steve, and I've spent over 15 years working with students and adults in areas ranging from test preparation to application essays, personal statements, and grant proposals. I received a PhD in archaeology in London, tutored the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT for well established firms including Kaplan and Summit, and I...See Steve's full profile

Hi, I’m Tola! I'm a resident physician, Harvard Medical School graduate, and have 10+ years of tutoring experience. I excelled on the MCAT (130+ section scorer) and earned three Bachelor’s degrees (Chemistry, Neuroscience, Biology) with a Psychology minor, graduating with highest distinction. I know what it takes to...See Tola's full profile

I graduated from Yale University, where I studied Applied Mathematics and French. I have experience tutoring across a wide range of subjects and student ages, and I am passionate about helping students truly understand the material. I believe that this way of learning, instead of rote memorization, makes the content more...See Lily's full profile

I have been tutoring for over a decade, and I have helped students from 6th grade through college grow in confidence as well as achieve greater success in the classroom. Further, I am a graduate of Boston College and licensed teacher. I have experience working with students in numerous subjects as well as in...See John's full profile

I have been teaching Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, GED, SHSAT, HSPT, SAT and ACT Prep for almost 20 years. My experience ranges from teaching in person classes of up to 30 students, to one-on-one individualized programs both in person and remotely. I am passionate about helping my students learn the...See Patricia's full profile

I am in my 12th year as a High School Math teacher. I have taught Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, AP Statistics, Intro to Programming and AP Computer Science. (A and Principles) I started tutoring math when I was in High School and have tutored in the Greater Boston Area for the past 12 years in all range of subjects in...See Kelly's full profile

My name is Savan P. I just graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where I studied Bioengineering, Computer Science, and Economics in the Jerome Fisher Management and Technology Dual Degree program. I am happy to help with any math, science, or business class (middle school, high school, or college). At Penn, I...See Savan's full profile

Some quick background info: I'm a theoretical physicist, specializing in string theory and black holes. I am currently taking a break from academia to ostensibly write a book, which is easier said than done (shocking, right?). I was most recently a research fellow at Harvard (and MIT and then Peking University in...See Eric's full profile