The Best Tutoring in Novato, CA

We make learning personal and local. Tutor Doctor of Marin County is led by Bay Area educator and mom, Maureen Carr, who brings years of classroom experience to our one-to-one approach. Here is what sets us apart for families in Novato, CA:
– Personalized plan, not a one-size-fits-all program
– Careful tutor matching based on learning style, personality, and goals
– In-home sessions in Novato or live online tutoring, whichever fits your schedule
– Regular progress updates after every session
– Executive function coaching through our X-Skills program
– Tutor Fit Guarantee, we will adjust the plan or tutor if needed

Only 36 percent of U.S. fourth graders are proficient in core academics, which is why personalized support matters. We focus on confidence first, then skills and results.

We follow a simple, proven process:
– Assess, we learn about your students goals, strengths, challenges, school, and schedule
– Match, we select a tutor with the right subject expertise, teaching style, and personality fit
– Tutor, sessions are one-to-one in your Novato home or online
– Support, you get updates after each session and check-ins from our local team

If you request it, we can add the MindPrint Learning Assessment to better understand how your child learns and to fine-tune strategies. If the fit is not quite right, our Tutor Fit Guarantee means we will make a change.

Yes. We align instruction with Novato Unified School District curriculum and California state standards, including Common Core and skills measured on CAASPP. Tutors review current class materials, teacher guidelines, and upcoming tests, then tailor sessions to classroom expectations. With your permission, we can also coordinate with teachers to reinforce what is happening in class at schools like Novato High, San Marin High, and Hamilton School.

We support learners of all ages, from elementary through adult. Common areas include:
– Elementary, reading, writing, foundational math, study habits
– Middle school, pre-algebra, algebra, science, ELA, organization and planning
– High school, algebra, geometry, precalculus, calculus, biology, chemistry, physics, English, history, Spanish, computer science, AP coursework
– Test prep, CAASPP skills, SAT, ACT, AP exams
– Executive function coaching, time management, organization, and study planning through X-Skills

If you have a specific course or goal, we will match a tutor with that expertise.

Yes. You can choose in-home tutoring across Novato and nearby communities like San Rafael, Petaluma, Corte Madera, Larkspur, and Mill Valley, or online tutoring if that works better for your family. Online sessions are recorded so students can review before quizzes and exams. We schedule after school, evenings, and weekends. We work around sports, rehearsals, and family time so tutoring fits your routine.

You will receive a short session report after each meeting that explains what was covered, what is next, and how you can support at home. We set clear goals and track:
– Homework completion and accuracy
– Quiz and test readiness
– Reading fluency and comprehension
– Confidence and engagement
– Executive skills like planning and time management

A Novato parent recently shared, The tutor worked with my daughter at our home 3x a week for 6 weeks and her final test scores exceeded our expectations. We aim for that kind of growth and clarity in every program.

Yes. Many of our tutors are trained to support students with learning differences. We customize instruction, use multi-sensory strategies, break down tasks into steps, and set simple, achievable goals. With your direction, we align with IEP or 504 plans and can coordinate with teachers to keep supports consistent across home and school.

Yes. Test preparation includes a skills review, targeted practice, test-taking strategies, and a study plan that fits your schedule. For online students, session recordings help with review before practice tests and exam days. We support CAASPP skills, SAT and ACT prep, and AP subjects such as AP Calculus, AP Biology, and AP English.