Algebra.

The moment many parents realize… they do not, in fact, remember 7th grade math.

One local mom recently asked for help finding a tutor after trying teacher office hours and Saturday school — but her daughter still needed extra support to really understand the material.

The community stepped up with a solid list of local math help options.

Here’s who came highly recommended:

Johnetta jumped into the thread offering one-on-one tutoring, with options to meet at the public library (select hours) or her home.

She received multiple endorsements, including one parent who said:

That’s the kind of turnaround parents love to hear.

Several locals recommended Eric, an 8th grade math teacher at Risley Middle with 20 years of experience teaching math locally.

According to comments, he offers:
• In-person sessions
• Zoom tutoring
• Reasonable rates

If you want someone deeply familiar with the local curriculum, this could be a strong option.

A retired math teacher now offering tutoring — which means decades of classroom experience and likely plenty of patience.

Recommended as “great at math” and potentially available to help.

Mentioned separately in the thread as another structured option for math support in the area.

One parent shared that their 7th grader offers tutoring as well — which can sometimes be a great fit for students who respond well to near-peer learning.

Some commenters suggested reaching back out to teachers for after-school help, though in this case the parent had already tried that route.

• Clear explanations
• Patience
• Familiarity with current curriculum
• Flexible scheduling
• Confidence building (not just homework help)

Middle school math is often where confidence wobbles. The right tutor can make a massive difference — not just in grades, but in mindset. If you’re preparing for that first snip, you’re clearly not alone.