About Us
We're a team of credentialed teachers providing tutoring services in Los Angeles County. Most important, we're parents ourselves!
In-home tutoring in LA & OC — clear hourly rates, no packages
K–12, AP, and SAT/ACT sessions with experienced tutors and oversight by credentialed teachers.
K-8 $60/hr
9–12 $70/hr
SAT/ACT/APs $90/hr
In-Home Tutoring Throughout Los Angeles and Orange County
Whether your child needs help with math, reading, homework, study skills, test preparation, or executive functioning, Learning Period provides individualized tutoring designed around your student’s unique needs and goals.
✓ In-home tutoring throughout Los Angeles and Orange County
✓ Tutors with 5+ years of tutoring experience
✓ Transparent pricing with no long-term contracts
Why Los Angeles and Orange County Families Choose Learning Period
Finding a tutor in Los Angeles is easy. Finding the right tutor for your child is harder. Learning Period is a local, in-home tutoring team built around thoughtful matching—not a one-size-fits-all directory or call center.
We work with K–12 students across Los Angeles and Orange County, from homework support and study skills to AP courses and SAT/ACT prep. Many of our tutors are credentialed teachers or seasoned professionals with at least five years of experience. Because we’re parents ourselves, we understand how much scheduling, commute time, and classroom pressure matter for LA families.
Unlike online-only platforms, we focus on private, in-person tutoring in your home—in neighborhoods from the Westside and San Fernando Valley to Long Beach, Pasadena, and South Bay. That local approach helps us pair students with tutors who know area schools, California standards, and the rhythms of busy family life.
Whether your child needs help in math, reading, executive functioning, or test preparation, we start with a conversation about goals, learning style, and availability—then recommend a tutor who fits. Call 323-924-9565 to talk with our team.
Our Process: What does tutoring look like?
Personalized Tutoring That Delivers Results
Step 1: Initial Assessment
We structure this as a simple ‘homework help’ session so that students feel comfortable, and not put on the spot. It’s then the tutor’s job to keenly observe how students approach the work, while of course offering support to get it done. Of course, if there are specific action items, we would focus first there.
For example, one of our math tutors might review a recent test with your student to identify exactly which algebra concepts are causing trouble. In reading, a tutor could conduct a short fluency check to see whether challenges stem from decoding words, vocabulary, or comprehension. This allows us to create a learning plan based on real evidence, not guesswork.
Step 2: Customized Learning Plan
Next, we build a personalized tutoring plan aligned with classroom expectations and long-term goals. For instance, if your student is struggling in chemistry, our science tutor may create weekly practice sets tied directly to their current unit (e.g., balancing chemical equations), while also previewing upcoming lessons so your child feels prepared before topics are introduced in class.
During sessions, our tutors focus on interactive, one-on-one teaching that keeps students motivated. A history tutor might use timelines and storytelling techniques to bring events to life, while a math tutor could introduce hands-on tools (like graphing calculators or real-world word problems) to make abstract concepts more tangible. Each approach is chosen to match how your child learns best.
Step 3: Ongoing Feedback & Progress Tracking
We believe parents should always know how their child is doing. Our tutors provide regular progress updates after sessions – via the parent portal. For example, if your student is preparing for the ACT, you’ll receive clear feedback such as: “This week we focused on pacing strategies for the Reading section, and your student improved accuracy from 6/10 to 8/10 in practice passages.” These updates help you see real progress in action.
The Goal? Building long-term success. That might mean teaching an 8th grader how to use a planner to break down a big science project into smaller steps, or showing a high schooler how to annotate passages. Beyond grades and test scores, we want students to leave with tools that will serve them for years.
Getting Started
What Is In-Home Tutoring?
In-home tutoring provides personalized academic support in the comfort of a student’s home. Rather than traveling to a tutoring center or joining an online session, students work one-to-one with a tutor in a familiar environment where they can focus, ask questions, and learn at their own pace.
At Learning Period, we match students with experienced tutors based on their academic goals, learning style, grade level, and subject needs. Whether a student needs help catching up in a challenging class, building stronger study habits, preparing for an upcoming exam, or developing long-term academic confidence, tutoring sessions are tailored to their individual needs.
At Learning Period, we match students with experienced tutors based on their academic goals, learning style, grade level, and subject needs. Whether a student needs help catching up in a challenging class, building stronger study habits, preparing for an upcoming exam, or developing long-term academic confidence, tutoring sessions are tailored to their individual needs.
Because tutoring takes place at home, parents avoid additional travel and students can learn in the environment where they complete most of their schoolwork. Tutors can also help students apply new skills directly to classroom assignments, homework, and upcoming tests.
Our tutors support students across a wide range of subjects and grade levels, including:
- Reading and literacy support
- Math tutoring
- Science tutoring
- Writing and English Language Arts
- Study skills and executive functioning
- SAT and ACT preparation
- Homework help and academic coaching
The goal of tutoring is not simply to improve grades. Effective tutoring helps students build confidence, develop stronger learning habits, strengthen foundational skills, and become more independent learners over time.
Tutoring in all subjects: math, science, reading, academic writing, and more!
Reading/Language Arts
Did you know there are five different pillars that form reading ability? These are phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Math Tutoring
It's true that math is abstract, but it's likely your child struggles because they haven't been taught in a way that makes sense to them.
Executive Functioning
This term is certainly having a moment on social media! Let us help your child become the best student they can be.
Tutoring Locations:
Downtown LA, Long Beach, Pasadena/Northeast LA, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, South Bay, and the Westside.
Available Private Tutoring Services:
Differentiated tutoring services to support every type of learner
AP Courses
- Helping students keep up with homework
- Helping decide which AP courses to take
ACT/SAT Prep
- Helping students learn all of the question types they’ll encounter
- Help with time management
College Planning
- Helping students find scholarships
- Helping students decide which schools to apply to
Executive Functioning
- Helping students “learn how to learn”
- Help with motivation, attention, and task completion
General Subjects/Homework Completion
- Standard tutoring and homework help.
- Parents can choose how few or many hours are needed
- Helping students study for upcoming tests
Study Skills
- Helping students with task management
- Helping students break down larger projects into smaller chunks
Okay, I'm ready. How do we start?
We'd love to work with your child, too, but please ensure the following:
In-Person
Our services are strictly in-person (NOT online)
In LA & OC
At this time, we only have tutors available in Los Angeles and Orange Counties
Which Service?
We're happy to chat about the specific needs of your scholar. Give us a call today!
Do you offer in-home tutoring in Los Angeles and Orange County?
Yes. Learning Period provides private, in-person tutoring in families’ homes across Los Angeles County and Orange County, including Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica, the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, South Bay, and Westside.
Is tutoring online or in person?
We focus on in-home tutoring, not online-only sessions. Tutors meet students at home on a schedule that works for your family.
What grade levels do you tutor?
We support K–12 students—elementary, middle, and high school—including homework help, advanced coursework, AP classes, and SAT/ACT preparation.
How much does in-home tutoring cost?
Rates are typically $60/hour for grades K–8, $70/hour for grades 9–12, and $90/hour for SAT/ACT prep. Pricing reflects experienced tutors who travel to your home in LA or OC.
How are tutors selected for my child?
We learn about your student’s goals, challenges, learning style, and schedule, then recommend a tutor whose experience and personality fit. Tutors have at least five years of experience, a bachelor’s degree, and verified references.
What subjects do you tutor?
Math, reading and language arts, science, writing, study skills, executive functioning, AP courses, and SAT/ACT test prep—and general homework support across subjects.
How often should my child meet with a tutor?
Most families schedule about two sessions per week so homework stays on track and upcoming material is reviewed consistently. We can adjust frequency based on your goals.
How do I get started?
Call 323-924-9565 to discuss your student’s needs, availability, and location. We’ll explain our process and recommend a tutor match for in-home sessions in LA or Orange County.