The Best Tutoring in San Rafael

We start with a free consultation to learn about your child’s goals, strengths, and challenges. We look at school classes, current grades, learning style, and personality. Then we match your student with a tutor who has the right subject expertise and a compatible approach. We serve families across San Rafael, including Terra Linda, Marinwood, Sun Valley, Peacock Gap, and Gerstle Park, as well as nearby towns like San Anselmo and Mill Valley. Our Tutor Fit Guarantee means we will adjust the plan or tutor if needed. Sessions can be in-home or online to fit your schedule.

Yes. We align instruction to local standards and classroom expectations. Our tutors stay current with San Rafael City Schools and Miller Creek School District pacing guides, assignments, and rubrics. We support students from San Rafael High and Terra Linda High, as well as Davidson Middle and area elementary schools. We follow California Common Core and NGSS. With your permission, we can coordinate with teachers and use the same tools your student uses in class, such as Google Classroom or Canvas.

We support elementary, middle, and high school students, plus adult learners. Core subjects include reading, writing, math, science, and languages. Math ranges from foundational skills through Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics. Science includes Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. We also help with study skills through our X-Skills program, which builds organization, planning, and time management. Test prep includes CAASPP support, AP courses, SAT, and ACT. Sessions are one-to-one and personalized.

San Rafael public high schools show about 23 percent math proficiency and 46 percent reading proficiency. We address this with a clear plan. First, we identify skill gaps with a quick skills check and a review of recent work. Next, we teach concepts in a way that fits your child’s learning style and school curriculum. We build practice routines that include homework support, targeted review, and test preparation for unit tests and state assessments. Parents receive updates after every session so you can see progress. One local parent shared that after six weeks of focused tutoring, her child’s final test scores exceeded expectations.

Yes. We offer in-home tutoring across San Rafael, including Terra Linda, Marinwood, Peacock Gap, Sun Valley, and Gerstle Park. We also serve nearby communities such as San Anselmo, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Larkspur, Fairfax, Novato, Corte Madera, Ross, Mill Valley, and Sausalito. Online tutoring is available for any family that prefers it. Online sessions are recorded, so students can replay lessons before quizzes and exams.

Yes. We personalize sessions for students with a wide range of learning needs. With parent permission, we align our approach to IEP or 504 goals. Tutors break tasks into manageable steps and build executive function skills like organization and time management. We focus on confidence and steady progress, and we keep you informed with session reports.

Tutors are vetted through interviews and background checks. Many hold or are pursuing advanced degrees in their subject areas. Just as important, we look for strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to a student’s learning style. Tutor Doctor of Marin County is led by Maureen Carr, a former Bay Area classroom teacher with a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a master’s degree in Education. Her local insight helps us deliver high-quality, community-focused support.

You receive a brief session report after each meeting that summarizes what was covered, wins, and next steps. We set clear goals, such as improving a unit grade, mastering key standards, or building organization habits. We check in with you regularly and adjust the plan as needed. If helpful, we can collaborate with your child’s teacher to keep tutoring aligned with upcoming units, CAASPP benchmarks, and classroom expectations.

It depends on your goals, subject needs, and schedule. Generally, we begin with a free phone or virtual consultation to learn about your student. We then recommend a plan and match a tutor. Sessions are scheduled at times that work for your family, in-home or online. Reach out to Tutor Doctor of Marin County to book your consultation and we will guide you through the next steps.