Personalized Math Tutoring
for Every Learner
In-person tutoring in Portland and virtual lessons nationwide for students from elementary through Calculus II. Personalized support for neurodivergent and neurotypical learners, with lessons tailored to each student’s unique learning style.
Our Mission
At Do the Math, our mission is to ignite curiosity and build lasting confidence in every student’s ability to succeed in mathematics. We believe that strong math skills are within reach for all learners. Through personalized instruction, we strengthen knowledge, develop effective strategies, and deepen understanding — empowering students to approach math with clarity and confidence.
Our Approach
At Do the Math, we take a holistic approach to teaching mathematics. We see each student as a whole person first, meeting them where they are academically and emotionally. Grounded in a growth mindset, we believe every student is capable of learning and making meaningful progress. By taking an emotionally informed approach, we recognize the many factors that can impact a student’s relationship with math — and we provide supportive, personalized guidance every step of the way.
Math Tutoring Services
Tutoring Consultation
Each student begins with a tutoring consultation. This allows the student, family, and tutor to discuss goals, learning challenges, and the best approach for math tutoring.
One-On-One Math Tutoring
One-on-one math tutoring is our most popular service. Sessions are tailored to each student’s learning style, pace, and individual needs.
Small Group Math Tutoring
Small group math tutoring provides a collaborative learning environment for students in similar grade levels or math subjects.
Elementary, middle, and high school students
All levels of math through Calculus II
Children, teens, and adults
Neurotypical and neurodivergent learners, including students with ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia
Students We Support
More Than Just Math
Confidence
Feeling confident helps students be successful in all their endeavors. Celebrating successes and feeling good about accomplishments helps students be more willing to apply themselves in their study of mathematics.
Resiliency
Overcoming life's challenges is something that is valuable for everyone to practice. Persevering through math’s difficulties gives students the opportunity to practice resiliency that they can apply to the rest of their lives.
Metacognition
Often there are many paths toward success. Understanding the way one thinks is valuable in and out the math classroom. Students knowing what strategies work best for them helps them problem solve beyond math in school.
Why Choose Richelle?
Richelle combines experience, patience, and a passion for math to help every student succeed. Whether working with neurodivergent or neurotypical learners, she tailors each lesson to fit the student’s unique learning style — building confidence and mastery one concept at a time.
Success Stories:
“Richelle has been tutoring our daughter for 6 years. Because of Do the Math, our daughter sees math as fun and collaborative. They used to meet in person, but now they meet on Zoom or FaceTime. In each session, my daughter is a hundred percent relaxed, and her perspective and questions are met with respect and patience. Richelle is one of the best child educators I’ve met in my 13 years of parenting. Because of Do the Math, my daughter actually looks forward to math homework because she knows her questions will always be answered.” - Julia P.