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Tammi Ellison • Certified Math Teacher

West Texas Math Teacher —
Real Resources for Real Students

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One-on-one math tutoring with a certified classroom teacher who explains things in plain language until it clicks. No judgment, no rushing — just patient, focused instruction.

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Certified Classroom Teacher

Years of West Texas classroom experience. Tammi knows how students learn, where they get stuck, and how to move them past it.

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Online & In-Person

Available via Zoom for students anywhere, and in-person for families in the Amarillo / Bushland / Canyon area.

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Flexible Scheduling

Sessions available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Book what works for your family’s schedule.

Subjects & Grade Levels

Middle School

  • Pre-Algebra
  • Algebra I (early)
  • Fractions, decimals, percentages
  • Word problems and application

High School

  • Algebra I & II
  • Geometry
  • Pre-Calculus / Trigonometry
  • SAT / ACT math prep

College & Other

  • College Algebra
  • Statistics (intro level)
  • Homeschool curriculum support
  • GED math preparation

Math Resources for Teachers & Parents

Tammi’s Teachers Pay Teachers store includes worksheets, study guides, and classroom-tested resources built from years of actual classroom experience. Useful for teachers looking for proven material and homeschool parents who want curriculum-aligned resources.

All resources are designed to explain concepts clearly, provide enough practice for mastery, and work for students who need extra support as well as those moving ahead.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

Classroom-tested math resources from a certified teacher

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Math Study Strategies That Actually Work

From a classroom teacher who’s watched what works and what doesn’t.

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Work the Problems by Hand

Watching someone else do a problem doesn’t teach you to do it. You have to work it yourself. Close the video, put away the answer key, and do the problem. Every time you get stuck, that’s exactly where you need to spend more time.

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Review Before Moving Forward

Math is sequential. Algebra depends on arithmetic. Geometry depends on algebra. When a student hits a wall in a new topic, the issue is usually an unresolved gap in a previous one. Go back and find the gap before pushing forward.

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Short Sessions Beat Cramming

Forty-five minutes of focused practice five days a week beats three hours the night before the test. Math is built through repetition over time — the same way athletic skills are built. Consistency matters more than volume.

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Show All Your Work

Students who show their work can find their own mistakes. Students who skip steps have no way to identify where an error happened. Show all work on every problem, even the ones that feel easy. It’s the habit that prevents small errors from compounding.

Ask the Right Question

“I don’t get it” isn’t a specific enough question to get a useful answer. “I don’t understand why you subtract here instead of divide” is specific. The more specifically a student can describe their confusion, the faster it gets resolved.

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Practice Tests Under Test Conditions

Timed practice tests without notes, in a quiet space, without stopping — before the real test. Knowing the material is different from being able to produce it under test conditions. Practice both separately.

Online Tutoring Platforms & Tools

For students who want additional support beyond individual tutoring sessions.

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Wyzant

On-demand online tutoring marketplace with thousands of vetted tutors. Good for scheduling flexibility and subject variety. Find a tutor who specializes in your specific course or curriculum.

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Tutor.com

24/7 on-demand tutoring — useful when a student is stuck at 10 PM the night before a test. Live tutoring sessions with subject specialists available around the clock.

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Khan Academy

Free, comprehensive math curriculum from arithmetic through calculus. Excellent for reviewing foundational concepts, practicing skills, and identifying where gaps exist in prior knowledge.

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📐 Recommended Math Tools & Supplies

Amazon affiliate links — tag: hrpellison-20. These are tools I recommend to my students.

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Graphing Calculator — TI-84
Required for most high school math and standardized tests. The TI-84 is the standard in American classrooms — your student will use it from Algebra II through AP Calculus and likely in college.
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Graph Paper Composition Notebook
Graph paper is the right paper for math. Columns help students align numbers, set up equations, and organize work on geometry problems. A dedicated math notebook builds the habit of organized work.
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Mechanical Pencils — Multi-Pack
Students who work in pen can’t erase their work and find errors. A set of reliable mechanical pencils means students always have a sharp, erasable writing tool for homework and tests.
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Geometry Set (Compass, Protractor, Ruler)
Essential for any geometry course. A proper geometry set with compass, protractor, and clear ruler is a one-time purchase that covers every geometry requirement through high school.
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SAT Math Prep Workbook
Dedicated SAT/ACT math prep workbooks with full practice tests. Math is the most improvable section on the SAT with focused preparation — start three to six months before the test date.
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Noise-Canceling Headphones for Study
A student who can create a quiet study environment anywhere — at home, in a library, on the bus — studies more effectively. Noise-canceling headphones are a real productivity tool for serious students.
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