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Kristen
- Rate $40
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- Mathematics
Certified Teacher- certified in special education- Grades 3-6 Math - Illustrative Math Curriculum Teacher- 20+ Years Experience
- Mathematics
Lesson location
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At Kristen's house: Pittsburgh
- online
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Recommended
Kristen is a respected tutor in our community. They have been highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons — an excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Kristen
How I help I break IM-style math down into clear, step-by-step explanations: • Fractions and decimals • Multiplication and division • Word problems and multi-step problems • Number lines, tape diagrams, area models, ratio tables • Homework help and test prep My sessions are calm, structured, and encouraging. I focus on helping students understand why strategies work, not just memorizing steps. When math feels logical, confidence grows quickly. Who I work with • Grades 3–5 • Students who feel anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed by math • Students who are fine in class but melt down over homework • Students who need consistent weekly support to stay on track Session format Each 1-hour session typically includes: • Quick check-in and homework scan • Focused support on current lessons / homework • Visual, step-by-step explanation of tricky concepts • Brief skill-building (facts, fractions, etc.) • A simple plan for what to focus on next If your child is frustrated with IM homework, math homework in general or starting to lose confidence in math, I’d love to help them feel capable and successful again.
About the lesson
- Elementary School
- Kindergarten
levels :
Elementary School
Kindergarten
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Welcome to Sable Learning Studio — where math finally starts to make sense.
I’m Kristen, a certified elementary math teacher with over two decades of experience helping students in grades 3–6 build confidence and clarity in math. I specialize in supporting students who are working with the Illustrative Mathematics (IM) curriculum and struggling to make sense of today’s strategies.
Why today’s math feels so different
Math now is full of visual models, number lines, tape diagrams, area models, and multi-step reasoning. These are powerful tools, but they often look nothing like the way parents were taught. Many families tell me, “I want to help, but I don’t even recognize this math.”
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I've co-taught with Kristen for the past 11 years. She consistently creates a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Her ability to explain concepts in multiple ways, build strong relationships, and inspire confidence makes her an excellent educator.I pleased to offer my wholehearted recommendation for Kristen as a math tutor. I have known her for many years, both as a coworker and as a friend, and during that time I have had the pleasure of seeing her exceptional dedication to her students. She not only worked alongside me professionally, but she also taught my child—an experience that allowed me to witness firsthand her skill, patience, and genuine passion for education.
Kristen cares about the students well-being. She listen, show empathy, and make time for students who need help. Students trust teachers who demonstrate genuine concern for them as people and that’s exactly what she gives.
Kristen has a strong ability to break down complex concepts into clear accessible steps that students can understand. She consistently creates engaging and supportive ways to help my child exceed. She has created a learning environment where he feels safe to make mistakes and struggle a little. He has become a more confident learner under her direction.
Kristen is able to break down math concepts in a way that makes them easier to understand. She has over 20 years experience as a math teacher and it shows. She is kind, patient, and gets along great with kids! Highly recommend!
I, Sonia Brown, recommend Kristen Loalbo as a math tutor because she has over 20 years of math experience for elementary school students. Kristen is able to explain math skills and concepts in a clear step by step way. She is able to deliver individualized instruction with creativity and patience. Kristen is flexible and can adapt her instruction to any child’s style of learning. She will make every session fun and exciting as she keeps the student engaged while building a strong mathematical foundation.
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Rates
Rate
- $40
Pack rates
- 5h: $200
- 10h: $400
online
- $40/h
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