Frequently Asked Questions

How much does tutoring cost?

Our fee is $80 for a fifty-minute session.

How often does a student usually meet with a tutor?

Most of our students see their tutors one time a week. If a student is really struggling, twice a week may be preferred for a while. Tutors are available to meet students as often as is needed.

Where do The Whole Kid’s tutors meet with students?

Tutoring sessions most often take place in a mutually convenient public location like a library or coffee shop. In special cases, tutors are available to meet students in their private homes as long as a parent is present.

How does The Whole Kid select and hire tutors?

Content expertise goes without saying, but content knowledge alone does not make a good teacher. We are only interested in hiring dedicated professionals who are creative and patient and who share a strong belief that all students can learn and deserve to be taught in the way that will help them to learn best.

Are all of your tutors certified teachers?

No. All of our tutors are effective teachers. Some of our tutors are current classroom teachers; others are career teachers who have either retired or are on leave from full-time work to be home with their own children. And some of our most effective math and science tutors are actually professional engineers.