K-12 & College

Academic tutoring that builds real understanding.

Support in Math, Science, English, and Social Studies from elementary through college. Students master concepts, stay organized, and build study habits that last a lifetime.

  • Subject mastery and homework support
  • Warm, patient, structured instruction
  • Learning how to learn, for good
Who it’s for

Sound familiar?

Falling behind in one class

A single course has gone sideways and the gap is widening each week. Sessions target the missing pieces before they compound.

Doing fine, could do more

Grades are acceptable but the work is a grind. The goal here is genuine understanding, which is usually what makes it lighter.

Never learned how to study

Bright student, no system. Alongside the content, sessions build the habits school assumes students already have.

What it covers

The ground we work through.

Subjects

  • Math
  • Science
  • English
  • Social Studies

Levels

  • Elementary (K–4)
  • Middle school (5–8)
  • High school (9–12)
  • College

In session

  • Homework support
  • Quiz and test preparation
  • Remediating gaps
  • Previewing upcoming material
The Telos Method

How academic tutoring works

01

Goals and starting point

We start with a conversation about the student's classes, goals, and where they are getting stuck. An English and Math assessment is available on request to pinpoint gaps.

02

A plan with purpose

Telos means purpose. Every student gets a personalized plan tied to their courses and goals, tracked in TestTracker so progress is never a mystery.

03

Weekly maintenance

Sessions are the venue for checking in, homework support, quiz and test preparation, remediating gaps, and previewing upcoming material.

04

Mastery that transforms

Real understanding, not just a better grade. Students learn how to learn, gaining skills and confidence they carry into every class.

Rates

What it costs.

1:1 hourly and pay-as-you-go, with no minimum commitment. Your rate is locked when you enroll and stays unchanged for as long as you keep the service.

ServiceAssociate InstructorLead Instructor
K–4 Academic Tutoring$100$120
5–8 Academic Tutoring$110$140
9–12 Academic Tutoring$120$160
College Academic Tutoring$130$180
Questions

Common questions.

Do you offer an assessment first?

We start with a consultation about the student's classes, goals, and where they're getting stuck. An English and Math assessment is available on request when it would help pinpoint gaps. Assessments aren't standard practice for academic tutoring intake, so we offer them by request rather than by default.

Is this homework help, or actual teaching?

Both, and the balance shifts with the student. Sessions are the venue for checking in, homework support, quiz and test preparation, remediating gaps, and previewing upcoming material. The aim is mastery that transforms, not just a finished assignment.

How are students matched with a tutor?

By subject, level, and fit. Instructors work at two tiers, Associate and Lead, and every student is matched with the right one for their goals rather than whoever is free.

What does tutoring cost?

Rates run from $100/hour for K–4 up to $180/hour for college with a Lead Instructor, by grade band and instructor tier. Sessions are pay-as-you-go with no minimum commitment.

Start with a free consultation.

No obligation, no pressure. You leave understanding where the student stands and what a plan would look like.