Meagan Jones


Subjects
Academic Tutoring
Lower School MathMiddle School MathPrealgebraAlgebraGeometry
A distinguished mathematics educator with extensive experience at leading independent schools including Greenwich Academy and Chapin School, Meagan brings both deep subject expertise and genuine warmth to her work with young mathematicians. Her approach combines careful attention to foundational skills with a unique ability to help students see the connections that make more abstract concepts feel approachable.
What distinguishes Meagan as an educator is her sophisticated understanding of how children's mathematical thinking develops, particularly during the critical transition from arithmetic to algebraic reasoning. Her expertise in fractions—widely recognized as the gateway concept that predicts future mathematical success—allows her to identify precisely where conceptual gaps exist and address them through multisensory approaches tailored to each student's learning profile. Whether using manipulatives to make fraction relationships tangible, developing mental math shortcuts that build number flexibility, or creating custom visual models that illuminate pre-algebraic concepts, she ensures students develop both computational fluency and conceptual depth.
Parents consistently praise Meagan's thoughtful communication and her ability to integrate executive functioning support naturally into her mathematics instruction. Her sessions develop not just mathematical understanding, but the organizational strategies, time management skills, and self-monitoring capabilities essential for independent learning. This dual focus creates a foundation for academic success that extends well beyond mathematics into all subject areas.
Many of Meagan's students continue working with her for years, drawn by her steady guidance and remarkable talent for adapting her teaching approach as students' mathematical needs evolve. She excels at helping students who have previously struggled with mathematics discover their capabilities, while simultaneously challenging advanced learners to develop deeper mathematical insights and connections. This versatility makes her particularly valuable during key academic transitions, when foundational skills are tested by increasingly complex material.
Now based in Sun Valley, Idaho, Meagan maintains a thriving virtual practice that serves students across the country. Her experience with online learning technologies has enhanced rather than limited her teaching effectiveness, allowing her to share innovative digital tools and resources that complement her personalized instruction. Whether working with students in person or virtually, she creates a supportive environment where mathematical confidence and competence grow together, building the kind of deep understanding that serves students throughout their educational journey.