The Best Tutoring in Chico

We start with a free consultation to learn about your child’s goals, classes, teacher expectations, schedule, and personality. Your local Tutor Doctor of Marin County team, led by owner and educator Maureen Carr, uses this information to recommend a tutor with the right subject expertise and teaching style. We look at factors like learning preferences, communication style, and comfort level with in-home or online sessions. Our Tutor Fit Guarantee means if something does not feel right, we adjust the plan or match. Families often see a strong fit quickly. One local parent shared, “after a thoughtful match, ‘our daughter worked with her tutor at our home 3 times a week for 6 weeks and her final test scores exceeded our expectations.”‘

Yes. We align sessions to the California Content Standards and the curriculum used in Chico Unified School District and nearby districts. Tutors review teacher instructions, syllabi, and current class materials so support matches what is happening in class. We prepare students for classroom tests and state assessments like CAASPP by focusing on the skills and question types they will see. If your child is in a charter or private school in Chico, we follow those pacing guides and rubrics as well. Our goal is to reinforce core skills, close gaps, and build confidence with the exact material your child is responsible for this term.

We support students from early elementary through college and adult learners. Subjects include: Math from number sense and fractions through algebra, geometry, precalculus, calculus, and statistics; Reading, writing, grammar, research skills, and literary analysis; Science including general science, biology, chemistry, and physics; Spanish and other world languages support; Study skills and executive function coaching through our X-Skills approach; Test preparation for CAASPP, AP courses, SAT, ACT, and placement exams. We also help CSU Chico students in gateway courses like college algebra, statistics, chemistry, and composition. Sessions are one-to-one and tailored to your goals.

Yes. You can choose in-home sessions or online sessions based on what works best for your family. We schedule after school, evenings, or weekends. Online tutoring uses a secure platform with interactive tools. Online sessions are recorded so students can review key steps before quizzes and exams. Tutors with Tutor Doctor pass background checks and follow your family’s preferences for communication and safety. After each session, you receive a brief report that summarizes what was covered, how your child is progressing, and suggested next steps.

We set clear goals during the consultation. Each session includes check-for-understanding, quick practice, and feedback. You receive session reports that outline skills covered, what went well, and any items to review. We regularly check grades, quiz and test results, and teacher feedback when available. We also monitor growth in executive skills like organization and time management. If goals change during a grading period, we update the plan with you so the tutoring stays aligned to current priorities like an upcoming exam or major project.

Yes. We work with many students who have IEPs, 504 plans, ADHD, dyslexia, or anxiety around school. We review the plan you provide, align tutoring to accommodations, and use strategies that match your child’s learning needs. This can include multi-sensory instruction, scaffolded practice, chunking tasks, and frequent breaks. Our tutors focus on confidence and skill-building so students feel successful in class and at home. If you want, we can coordinate with teachers or counselors to ensure everyone is working toward the same goals.

Look for signs like unfinished homework, growing frustration, falling quiz scores, missing foundational skills, or anxiety before tests. Local data shows both English and math scores declined at 16 of 22 schools in Chico Unified during 2023 to 2024, and average performance remains about half a grade below pre-pandemic levels. If your student lost momentum or confidence, targeted one-to-one support can help them rebuild skills and study habits. We will assess current needs and recommend a plan that fits your schedule.

We support families in Chico and nearby communities, including Durham, Richvale, Paradise, Magalia, Nord, Dayton, Bangor, and Biggs. We work with students in Chico Unified School District, Nord Country, CORE Butte Charter, Chico Country Day, Blue Oak Charter, Sherwood Montessori, Durham Unified, Paradise Unified, Biggs Unified, Bangor Union Elementary, and Butte County ROP. We also serve ZIP areas 95926, 95928, 95973, 95927, and 95929. To book a tutor, call us at (561) 423-1051 or click to find tutoring near you. We will set up a free consultation, match a tutor, and begin one-to-one sessions in-home or online.