Elementary & Middle School Math
If your child is struggling with the basics—things like addition and subtraction with larger numbers, fractions, word problems, or early pre‑algebra—it can affect every math class that comes after. Many parents tell me they’re frustrated because homework takes far too long, simple quizzes turn into a source of stress, and their child starts to believe they’re “just not good at math.”
Very often, the real issue isn’t that your child can’t learn math. It’s that they’ve moved ahead to new material while still having small gaps in earlier skills. Those gaps tend to show up most clearly in word problems, fraction work, and multi‑step questions. When students don’t feel solid on the basics, they get overwhelmed quickly, lose confidence, and sometimes shut down.
My job is to slow things down and quietly fix those gaps while still supporting what’s happening in class.
Here’s how I typically work with students:
-Careful review of school lessons: We go over what your child is doing in class that week so they don’t feel lost during instruction or homework. I translate the teacher’s explanations into language and examples that make sense to your child.
-Identify and repair learning gaps: As we work, I watch for skills that are shaky or missing—like place value, multiplication facts, understanding what fractions mean, or reading and decoding word problems. Then we go back and reteach those specific pieces in a clear, patient way.
-Step‑by‑step instruction: Instead of throwing a lot of problems at them at once, we build up slowly. We start with very accessible questions so they can experience success, then gradually move to more challenging ones as their confidence grows.
-Support with word problems: We practice how to read a word problem, pick out the important information, and decide on a plan before doing any calculations. This helps students feel more in control and less intimidated.
-Positive, low‑pressure environment: Many kids who come to me already feel embarrassed or anxious about math. I work hard to make our sessions calm, encouraging, and free of judgment, so they’re willing to try, make mistakes, and keep going.
Over time, parents in Boca Raton often notice that homework battles start to ease up, their child asks fewer frantic last‑minute questions, and there’s a visible shift from “I can’t do this” to “I think I can figure this out.” The goal isn’t just to survive this grading period—it’s to rebuild a solid set of basic skills so future math classes feel less scary and more manageable.
If your child is having trouble with basic math skills, word problems, fractions, or pre‑algebra, this type of focused, step‑by‑step support can make a real difference in both their confidence and their grades.