The Best Tutoring in Southfield, MI

We start with a free consultation to learn about your child’s goals, learning style, and school requirements. Then we match with a tutor who fits your student’s personality and subject needs and who understands local expectations from Southfield Public Schools as well as nearby districts like Birmingham, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Berkley, Ferndale, Farmington, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Detroit, Clarenceville, South Redford, Novi, Troy, and Lamphere. Your tutor will align sessions to current class topics, assignments, and Michigan standards so learning connects to what is happening in class. Book a free consultation to get your custom match.

We tutor all ages and subjects, from early reading and elementary math to high school, college, and adult learning. Common requests include reading and writing, math from basics through Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, and Calculus, sciences like Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, study skills and executive function coaching through our X-Skills program, and test prep for M-STEP, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP courses. Sessions are available in-home across Southfield, Lathrup Village, Beverly Hills, Oak Park, Franklin, and more, or online.

Recent analysis shows Southfield students are performing about two grade levels below the national average in math. Many families are using one-to-one tutoring to close gaps from pandemic learning loss and to rebuild confidence. We focus on targeted skill-building, positive feedback, and clear goals so progress sticks. A local parent shared, “My daughter has always struggled in math. She started tutoring and placed in Advanced Math for Middle School.” If you are seeing missing skills or low confidence, a free consultation is a smart first step.

You receive an update after every session that covers what was learned, wins and challenges, and next steps. We set clear goals, check progress at regular intervals, and adjust the plan when needed. If you choose online tutoring, sessions are recorded so students can review before quizzes and tests. We can also align our plan with teacher feedback and IEP or 504 goals when applicable.

Yes. Our owner, Carolyn Graham, is a veteran educator with a Specialist in Special Education. We tailor instruction to each learner and can align tutoring to IEP or 504 goals. Tutors use multisensory strategies, pacing that matches the student, and our X-Skills coaching to build organization, planning, time management, and task initiation. Families tell us this approach helps reduce stress at home and improves classroom independence.

We offer both. Many families choose in-home sessions in neighborhoods across Southfield, Lathrup Village, Beverly Hills, Oak Park, and nearby communities. Others prefer online for convenience. Online sessions are recorded for easy review. We offer after-school and weekend options and will work with your family’s schedule. After your consultation and match, tutoring often begins within days.

Tutors are carefully vetted for subject expertise, communication skills, and the ability to adapt to different learning styles. We conduct background checks and interviews. Many have teaching experience or advanced degrees. Beyond credentials, we look for people who build rapport, encourage students, and can make complex ideas easy to understand. If the fit is not right, our Tutor Fit Guarantee means we will make it right.

Getting started is simple. 1. Assess: We hold a free consultation to learn about your child’s goals, school context, and learning style. 2. Match: We select a tutor who aligns with your student’s needs and personality. 3. Tutor: Sessions begin in-home or online with a customized plan. 4. Support: You receive updates after every session and we check in regularly. Schedule your free consultation to create a plan that fits your family.