Grade Potential connects Minneapolis, MN, students with experienced private math tutors, from K-12 through college, at home, on campus, or at a location that fits your schedule.
A.A.Minneapolis, MN
Jodi is a patient and adaptable educator with an A.A. degree and a Master Level Tutor certification. She specializes in Math and Chemistry, drawing on her experience as a college tutor and Special Education Support Professional. Jodi is passionate about teaching and committed to helping students in K-12 and college master complex concepts by finding the most effective learning style for each individual.
Biology Bachelors, Chemistry Minor from Metro...Minneapolis, MN
I am a very multi-passionate learner, finding the helpful and unique ways to thoroughly understand and carry out information and knowledge in all aspects of life.
Physiology from Normandale Community College ...Minneapolis, MN
In school, there ware times when I understood the material better than the people around me. Instead of giving the straight answer I helped and guided them through the problems, explaining it in ways that they would understand it better. I was also just the friend/person who was always available and open into helping people.
B.S. Managerial EconomicsMinneapolis, MN
John is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, with a B.S. in Managerial Economics and a GMAT score of 700. He tutors Math, including Algebra, Calculus, and Statistics, along with college-level subjects and test prep. John's patient and empathetic approach focuses on breaking down complex concepts and building a strong foundation, drawing from his background in finance and data analysis to help students achieve clarity and understanding.
Master's in PsychologyMinneapolis, MN
Kayla is a Master's-level educator with a background in Psychology from National University, offering K-12 and college tutoring, including Statistics. Drawing on her experience as a Substitute Educator for special needs children and an ABA Therapist, she focuses on making learning engaging and building students' confidence. Kayla’s patient and adaptive approach helps children become inquisitive, fostering academic development and a genuine love for learning.
"Tutor Katherine is absolutely amazing. She bonded quickly with my son and knows exactly what he needs to learn and how to teach him. Thank you Grade Potential. "
Minneapolis, MN
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Minneapolis, MN
"Our tutor was amazing! She was very patient and thorough, she was well prepared and an excellent tutor overall."
Minneapolis, MN
"My son was not happy with trying tutoring, however after meeting with tutor, my son is happy and looks forwards to the sessions. Tutor is amazing and we love the services. "
Minneapolis, MN
"Our tutor was absolutely fantastic and very understanding with our child. She was very patient, always on time, and very easy to work with. It was an amazing experience for our family! "
Minneapolis, MN
No commute, no waiting rooms, no scheduling around a center’s hours. Grade Potential tutors go to you, whether that is your home, your local library, or a nearby coffee shop. Sessions happen where it is easiest for your family.
Grade Potential connects students with local subject-matter experts based on their grade, specific challenges, learning style, and your family’s schedule.
Safety is our top priority. Every tutor is screened through multiple background checks, consistent with local requirements and platform standards. You can feel confident knowing who is coming into your home and working with your child.
Real results speak for themselves. In a recent survey, 96% of Grade Potential families said they were likely or very likely to recommend us to another family. Every session is built around what your child specifically needs to catch up and get ahead.
Getting the right math support is simple. From early learning through college-level coursework, Grade Potential matches your child with a dedicated math tutor who understands exactly what they’re working on. With personalized, one-on-one support tailored to their level and pace, your child can build confidence, strengthen key skills, and make real progress in math, all without the hassle.
Number Recognition & Counting
Comparing & Ordering Numbers
Addition & Subtraction Basics
Shapes & Patterns
Addition & Subtraction
Multiplication & Division
Fractions & Decimals
Word Problems
Ratios & proportions
Integers & Equations
Pre-Algebra
Geometry Fundamentals
Algebra I & Algebra II
Geometry
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus
AP Math & SAT / ACT Test Prep
Tell us where your child wants to level up and what success looks like for your family. We use that to build a learner profile and match them with the right local tutor.
No sorting through endless profiles and hoping for the best. Grade Potential does the work of connecting your family with an experienced tutor based on your learner’s goals and learning style. We have made thousands of matches. You just have to say yes.
Once you are matched, your tutor comes to you. Sessions happen on your schedule, in a setting that works for you. Your child gets focused, 1-on-1 support from a qualified professional, right from the start.
A math tutor can support your student's math skills, from elementary school through high school, and even into college. In the Minneapolis Public School System (MPS), these skills center on three strands: data and probability, spatial reasoning, and patterns and relationships.
A tutor familiar with the MPS curriculum may have experience with this three-strand model and can tailor instruction to the concepts and skills your student is working to strengthen.
Many signs can indicate the potential need for a math tutor, such as avoiding homework, becoming frustrated when doing homework, or not wanting to talk with you about their math class.
You might also notice that your student’s showing answers to multi-step math equations without showing their process. These may be signs that additional academic support could be useful.
Tutors who support students in the MPS likely have experience with the Bridges in Mathematics and Number Corner K-5 curricula, the i-Ready 6-8 curriculum, and the Open Up AGA High School Math Pathway curricula.
That means these tutors can support the progression of math skills from foundational numeracy to algebra preparation to statistics. Some tutors may also have experience with college math courses, such as Quantitative Reasoning.
The first step is deciding with your student to try tutoring. Once they’re on board, talking with their teacher is a great way to understand exactly where they most benefit from additional support.
After that, Grade Potential can connect you with an independent tutor in our Minneapolis-based network whose experience aligns with your student's current goals and coursework.
Math tutoring in Minneapolis typically starts around $30 to $90 per hour, with rates varying based on student needs, tutor experience, and session format. Online tutoring is often available at the lower end of the range, while in-person sessions typically cost more.
To get a more accurate estimate, reach out to our team, and we'll help connect you with a tutor based on your student's current goals and coursework.
Homework can give a tutor useful context about your student's current coursework, strengths, and how they learn best. A tutor can also look at homework to support MPS math benchmark progress from grade to grade.
Tutoring may also be beneficial when it’s time to prepare for math exams. Sessions might focus on testing strategies like tactics for handling multiple-choice questions or taking practice tests, reviewing them, and taking them again.
Many math tutors in the Grade Potential network can provide support for standardized tests specific to Minneapolis, like the FastBridge assessments, which students take in grades K-9.
Some tutors may also have experience supporting students as they prepare for state standardized tests, like the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs), which are given in grades 3 through 8 and once in high school.
The MPS transitions students from foundational concepts like number sense and basic problem-solving in elementary school to formal algebraic and geometric concepts in middle school.
Tutors in Grade Potential’s network can support students as they bridge elementary to middle school. Whether a student is on track to take Algebra in grade 9 or is advanced and taking it in grade 8, tutors can also help students get ready for high school math.
A tutor in Grade Potential's network who is familiar with the MPS math curriculum can support your student as they earn the 3 math credits they need to graduate, which include Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, and Advanced Algebra.
In addition, if a student is college-bound, the MPS offers a free, official ACT exam during grade 11, and many tutors have experience supporting that kind of standardized test preparation.
First-year math classes are often large in size and fast-moving. This is true whether a student is at a community college like Minneapolis College or a university like the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
A tutor can provide one-on-one support as students adjust to the pace and demands of college-level math.
Tutors can support students beyond their first year of college, too. A student who is majoring in Engineering, for example, might need one-on-one attention as they delve deeper into courses like Multivariable Calculus.
It can be helpful to identify early on if your student could benefit from a tutor’s support because building understanding of math concepts throughout the school year can make preparing for the MCA assessment more efficient.
Once the assessment gets closer, your student and their tutor can create a study plan together, focusing on strategies such as taking and reviewing practice tests, focusing on targeted concepts, and confidence-building.