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Subject tutoring
Understand it. Then use it.
For a difficult class or an explanation that hasn’t clicked. Understand the ideas, then use them independently in class and on tests.
Explore subject tutoringOne-to-one education · The Peninsula & online
Stronger in school.
More confident
on their own.
Tutoring, executive functioning coaching and SAT/ACT prep, matched to your child.
Build the understanding and habits that support better grades today and greater independence over time. In your home or online.
Free 30-minute assessment with Aidan. No obligation to enroll.
5.0Google & Yelp rating
90+years of combined experience
100+students served
At home or online. One educator, focused on your child.
Three ways we can help
What would make
school feel different?
A difficult class. Missing assignments. An approaching test. Start with what your child needs.
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Executive functioning coaching
Take more ownership of school.
For missing assignments, unfinished essays or repeated reminders. A coach helps your child build routines for starting, finishing and handing work in.
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SAT/ACT prep
Prepare with a clear purpose.
For a first SAT or ACT, or a score that has stalled. Focus preparation around your child’s starting point, goal and test date.
Explore SAT/ACT prepFind your subject
Tutoring, coaching, or both?
Come with whatever your family is facing. We’ll help you decide whether subject tutoring, coaching or both would help. When both are useful, educators coordinate around one written plan; their sessions are separate and use the same rates.
Progress you can recognize
Better grades.
Learning that lasts.
Understand how they learn
Adjust the explanation, pace and practice to your child’s strengths, sticking points and learning differences.
Make the reasoning clear
Explain why a method works, then ask your child to use it on a new problem. Build understanding they can draw on during a test.
Make room for your relationship
When helping with homework creates tension, let an educator lead the teaching. Spend less of your time prompting and managing the work.
Know what is changing
A short note after each session explains what your child worked on and what still needs practice.
From Aidan’s math tutoring
Understanding the “why.”
Aidan is the best communicator, he's super patient, explains complex concepts in a clear and approachable way for my kid to understand. He has a great way of breaking down difficult problems and ensuring my son really grasp the 'why' behind the math.
Illustrative session update
Beyond “we finished the homework.”
Illustrative example, not a student record or a promised outcome.
- Worked on
- Choosing an operation from the knowns and unknowns.
- Next practice
- Write the equation before calculating.
- Next session
- Apply the reasoning to unfamiliar word problems.
The person matters
An educator your child
can connect with.
Subject knowledge matters. So does your child feeling comfortable enough to say, “I don’t understand.” We consider both when proposing an educator.
Lizette Diaz, MA
M.A. Child Psychology · Native Spanish Speaker
EF coaching and Spanish. 20+ years with Peninsula families.
Dr. Belomoin
UChicago · Ph.D. Physics
Physics and chemistry. Chicago Ph.D.; 15+ years in technology.
John Carlson
Stanford · Quantum Engineering Researcher
Math, physics and computer science. Stanford researcher.
Dr. Jess Miller
Doctor of Education · 20+ Years
EF and learning differences. Doctor of Education; 20+ years.
Thrax Cui, MS
UPenn · Material Science Masters
STEM. UPenn materials science; Senior Product Manager experience.
Maikel Masoud
UC Berkeley · Mechanical Engineering
Math and physics teacher. UC Berkeley engineering.
Meet your proposed educator before deciding. Talk through the right fit
The team behind the work
Knowledge. Patience. A thoughtful match.
Ph.D. & Doctorate
Stanford & Ivy League
Master's Graduates
15+ Year Teachers
Classroom experience, thoughtful explanations and practice
Background Checked
Criminal and employment history checks for every educator
Thoughtfully Matched
Matched for subject, learning needs and personality
From our founder’s tutoring and teaching
The difference
a relationship can make.
★★★★★
Aidan has been an incredible tutor for my 7th-grade son, providing support in math, science, ELA, and even interview preparation for private school admissions. He is highly professional, reliable, and has a remarkable ability to connect with my son, making each session engaging and productive.
Parent
★★★★★
You were a great Biology teacher, and always made it so the projects we did were fun, interesting, and diverse. You even went above and beyond to teach us lessons and skills that we could use outside of Biology. You were also a great mentor who helped out everyone you could.
Student · Biology teaching feedback
★★★★★
You helped me out so much during the whole year when it came to catching up on my work and assignments that needed to be turned in. Honestly if it wasn't for you, I would have been stuck in summer school.
Student · Feedback on Aidan’s tutoring
Start with your child
Tell us what
you are noticing.
You don’t need a diagnosis or a plan. A harder class, a difficult evening or a change in confidence is enough to start the conversation.
Book a free assessmentFree 30-minute assessment. No obligation to enroll.
Talk it through with Aidan
Share what your child wants, what concerns you and what you’ve already tried. We discuss the support, educator fit and cost.
Meet a proposed educator
Meet your proposed educator and discuss their approach. A match is usually ready within seven days; we tell you if it will take longer.
Begin with a clear priority
Your educator starts with the priorities in your written plan. Short session notes help you follow the learning and what comes next.
Can you help if my child learns differently?
Yes. Our team includes educators experienced with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and twice-exceptional profiles. Tell us what helps your child learn and where they get stuck, so the explanation, pace and practice can fit them. No diagnosis is required.
How much does it cost?
Sessions are 60 minutes: $200 in your home, $175 online, for subject tutoring, executive functioning coaching and SAT/ACT prep. You're billed weekly for the sessions you've had, no contract. Move or cancel with 24 hours' notice at no charge. If the first session isn't a fit, you don't pay for it.
What if the first session is not the right fit?
If the first session isn’t a fit, you don’t pay. How much does it cost?
A clearer next step
A way forward.
Tell us what’s difficult. We’ll help.
Book a free assessment
Free 30-minute assessment with Aidan. No obligation to enroll.
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