The Best Tutoring in Pontiac, MI

We start with a free consultation so we can understand your child’s goals, learning style, and school expectations. Then we: 1) Assess needs and set clear goals. 2) Match your child with a tutor based on personality, learning style, and subject expertise. 3) Begin one-to-one sessions in your home or online. 4) Support your family with updates after every session. Timing depends on subject, availability, and schedule fit. Many families move from consultation to first session quickly, but it varies. Our Tutor Fit Guarantee means we will adjust the plan or tutor if needed. This is our approach to effective tutoring in Pontiac, MI.

Yes. We align instruction to classroom standards and current scope and sequence used in local schools. That includes the School District of the City of Pontiac and nearby districts like Avondale, Waterford, Bloomfield Hills, Troy, West Bloomfield, Lake Orion, Rochester, Birmingham, Clarkston, Walled Lake, and Farmington. We review teacher syllabi, recent assignments, and feedback from school portals when available. This helps us target current units in math, reading, writing, science, and more so your child is ready for classroom work and state assessments.

We tutor students of all ages, from elementary to adult learners. Core subjects include: – Math from number sense to algebra, geometry, precalculus, and beyond – Reading, writing, and literacy – Science including biology, chemistry, and physics – Study skills and executive function coaching through our X-Skills program We also help with homework, projects, and test preparation for state assessments, SAT, ACT, AP, and class exams. Sessions are one-to-one and tailored to your goals.

You will receive a detailed session report after every meeting that explains what was covered, what went well, and what comes next. We set specific goals at the start, check progress regularly, and adjust the plan as needed. If you choose online tutoring, sessions are recorded so students can review before quizzes and tests. We also schedule check-ins to talk through growth, confidence, and any new classroom expectations.

Yes. Our owner and education consultant, Carolyn Graham, is an experienced teacher and former elementary principal with a Specialist in Special Education. We tailor strategies for learners with ADHD, dyslexia, autism spectrum, and other needs. When you share an IEP or 504 plan, we align our tutoring to the accommodations and goals, and we pace sessions to reduce frustration and build confidence.

Yes, we offer in-home tutoring across Pontiac neighborhoods like Seminole Hills, Washington Park, and Downtown Pontiac along the Woodward Avenue corridor, as well as flexible online tutoring. We also serve nearby communities including Sylvan Lake, Keego Harbor, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Orchard Lake, Waterford, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Troy, Birmingham, Franklin, Bingham Farms, Beverly Hills, Clarkston, Clawson, Lake Orion, Lathrup Village, Berkley, Wolverine Lake, Farmington Hills, and Walled Lake.

We match on three factors: subject expertise, learning style, and personality fit. Our screening includes interviews and background checks. During the consultation, we learn what motivates your child and how they learn best. We use that to select a tutor who will connect and teach in ways that make sense for your child. Families often tell us the right match changes everything. If the fit is not perfect, our Tutor Fit Guarantee ensures we will make a change.

Common signs include unfinished homework, stress around tests, slipping grades, and lower confidence. Local data shows only about 10 percent of students in Pontiac are proficient in math and reading, so extra one-to-one support can make a real difference. One parent shared that after starting in sixth grade, their child moved into Advanced Math for middle school. If you are unsure, schedule a free consultation so we can review current work and set a plan.