Pre-Algebra & Algebra 1
Variables, equations, graphing, and the order of operations — the skills everything later depends on.
One-on-one · Grades 6–12
Math finally clicks, one student at a time.
Patient, encouraging tutoring for middle and high school students in Des Moines. We rebuild the foundations, practice the tricky parts, and send students into test day feeling ready.
- $45 per session
- In person or online
- Flexible evenings
Subjects
Where we can help
Every session is built around your student's actual class, homework, and upcoming tests — not a generic workbook.
Geometry
Proofs, angles, triangles, area, and volume, with lots of sketching so the ideas stop feeling abstract.
Algebra 2 & Pre-Calculus
Functions, quadratics, logarithms, and trig identities, paced to match your school's curriculum.
ACT & SAT Math
Timed practice, calculator strategy, and the question types that show up again and again on test day.
Homework Help
Stuck on tonight's assignment? Bring it in and we'll work through it together, step by step.
Study Skills
How to take notes, review for a test, and manage math anxiety so studying actually sticks.
How it works
Three simple steps
No packages to buy up front and no long-term commitment. Start with one session and see how it goes.
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Reach out
Send a short note with your student's grade, class, and what feels hardest right now. I'll reply within a day with a few time options.
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Meet & map it out
The first session is a friendly assessment. We find the gaps, set a goal, and agree on how often to meet.
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Practice & progress
Each week we build on the last. You'll get a brief note after every session on what we covered and what to review.
Rates
Straightforward pricing
One flat rate, whether we meet at the library, online, or at your kitchen table. No registration fees and no minimum package.
- 50-minute one-on-one session
- Progress notes after each visit
- Practice problems between sessions
- Cancel or reschedule with 24 hours' notice
Per session
$45
50 minutes · in person or online
- First session is a no-pressure assessment
- Pay per session, not in advance
- Ask about small-group rates for siblings
Your tutor
Hi, I'm Robin Lee.
I'm a former high school math teacher with 12 years in the classroom and a lifetime of loving the moment a student says "oh, I get it now." I started Northside Math Tutoring so I could give students the unhurried, individual attention that's hard to find in a full class.
My approach is calm and confidence-first. We move at your student's pace, celebrate small wins, and never make anyone feel behind for asking a question.
- B.S. in Mathematics Education, Iowa State University
- 12 years teaching grades 8–12, including AP Calculus
- Iowa teaching license, secondary mathematics
What parents ask
Questions parents ask
The honest answers, before you book.
It depends on the goal. For homework support, many families come weekly through the school year. For test prep, we usually plan six to ten sessions leading up to the test date. We'll talk it through after the first meeting and adjust as we go.
Both. In-person sessions are available at the Northside library or at your home within the Des Moines metro. Online sessions use a shared whiteboard, and many students find them just as productive.
That's exactly who this is for. We start where your student actually is, rebuild the missing pieces, and move forward from there. No judgment, and no pretending the gaps aren't there.
You pay per session, after it happens, by card or cash. Cancel or reschedule with at least 24 hours' notice and there's no charge. Later cancellations are billed at half rate.
Yes. I have classroom experience supporting students with IEPs and 504 plans and can align tutoring with the accommodations your student already uses at school.
Book
Find a time that works
Send a note with your student's grade, the class they're taking, and a couple of times that fit your week. I'll reply within one business day to confirm.
- Weekdays 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
- Saturdays 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Sundays By request
Prefer email? Write to hello@northsidemathtutoring.com
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