Conquer School With Confidence

We start with a free, no-pressure consultation where we get to know your child’s goals, challenges, and learning style. As the local owner of Tutor Doctor Santa Monica, Nika uses a concierge approach to hand-pick a tutor based on personality fit, subject expertise, and schedule. All tutors are thoroughly vetted with background checks and interviews. We also offer our Tutor Fit Guarantee. If the match is not quite right, we will adjust quickly. This personalized approach helps students feel comfortable and motivated from day one.

Yes. We tailor sessions to your child’s current classes and teacher expectations. Most Marina del Rey students attend Los Angeles Unified schools, and only about one-third of LAUSD students met math standards on the 2023 CAASPP. We focus on the specific units, standards, and rubrics your child is working on. When helpful, we coordinate with teachers and use school portals, pacing guides, and past assignments to target gaps. For state testing, we add practice tied to CAASPP item types and test strategies so students can show what they know with confidence.

We support learners from early elementary through adult education. Common requests include:
– Elementary: reading foundations, phonics, writing, math basics, study habits
– Middle school: pre-algebra, algebra, reading comprehension, writing, science, organization
– High school: algebra, geometry, precalculus, calculus, statistics, biology, chemistry, physics, literature, essay writing, executive function
– Test prep: SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP Exams, CAASPP support
We also help with homework routines and long-term projects. A local parent recently shared progress in vowel sounds, syllable work, decoding, and early equation solving after consistent sessions.

Yes. We offer in-home sessions across Marina del Rey and nearby neighborhoods, as well as flexible online tutoring. Online sessions include an interactive workspace and are recorded so students can review before quizzes and exams. This is especially helpful for math and science. Online tutoring also keeps learning consistent during busy weeks, travel, or sports seasons. We will recommend in-home, online, or a blend based on your child’s goals and your family’s schedule.

You will receive clear updates after each session. Reports summarize:
– Skills covered and what clicked
– Any gaps to revisit
– Homework or practice plan
– Upcoming goals and next steps
– X-Skills coaching such as time management or planning
We check in regularly to review progress toward grades, confidence, and independence. If something is not working, we adjust the plan quickly so your child keeps moving forward.

Yes. We personalize strategies to align with IEP or 504 goals and classroom accommodations. Tutors use step-by-step instruction, multi-sensory methods, movement or brain breaks, graphic organizers, and assistive tools when appropriate. For early literacy, we focus on phonemic awareness, decoding, and structured practice. For math, we scaffold problem solving and build number sense. We also teach executive function skills so students can plan, organize, and self-advocate.

Yes. Our X-Skills program builds the habits that drive school success. We coach:
– Organization and materials management
– Planning and prioritization
– Time management and study routines
– Goal setting and follow-through
These skills are woven into academic sessions so students learn how to learn. Families often see fewer homework battles, more on-time work, and stronger independence. For deeper insight, we can also use the MindPrint Learning Assessment to tailor strategies to how your child processes information.

We serve Marina del Rey, Venice, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Del Rey, Culver City, Westchester, and Santa Monica. Getting started is simple:
1) Book a free consultation on this page.
2) We learn about your child’s goals and create a personalized plan.
3) We match a qualified tutor and begin one-to-one sessions in-home or online.
Start with a quick consult and we will guide you the rest of the way.