Now matching families in San Francisco

Tutors in San Francisco

Hand-picked local tutors for K–8 kids, matched to your child's curiosity. In-person sessions in your home or neighborhood.

Meet a few of our enthusiastic tutors and mentors · hand-picked, local, and genuinely excited about what they teach

Ian P.
Inner Richmond

Ian P.

  • Math
  • Mentoring

A nursing student at USF who has tutored 80+ K–12 students in math. Ian uses kids’ interests to explain new ideas and is the patient, supportive big brother every kid wants in their corner.

Shaivya G.
Inner Richmond

Shaivya G.

  • English
  • Public Speaking
  • Debate

A patient, friendly tutor who helps kids find their voice through English, public speaking, debate and Model UN. Shaivya connects lessons to what kids love, using real-world examples that keep them engaged and help ideas stick.

Luke M.
Lake Merced

Luke M.

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Math

A physics master’s candidate and graduate TA at SF State, with degrees in both chemistry and physics. Luke’s sessions are student-led: kids bring the questions, and he helps them see the world around them in a new way.

Athena B.
Inner Richmond

Athena B.

  • Science
  • Math
  • Social Skills

A biology major who has tutored kids from kindergarten through 8th grade, including kids with special needs. Athena gets to know each child first, then adapts, whether that means a structured lesson or learning through games.

Chaeyeon K.
Russian Hill / Nob Hill

Chaeyeon K.

  • Neuroscience
  • Creative Writing
  • Music

A cognitive neuroscience student at Minerva University and researcher in creative technology. Chaeyeon brainstorms with each student before class, then guides them through science, writing, music composition, creative coding or Korean.

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Tutoring in San Francisco, built around your kid

San Francisco families come to Learning Lot when they want more than homework help: someone who gets their kid. Tell us what your child loves or is stuck on, and we match them with a local tutor, who also acts as a mentor, who teaches it with real enthusiasm, one-on-one or with a small group of like-minded kids nearby.

Our community includes a USF nursing student who has tutored more than 80 kids in math, an SF State physics TA, a Minerva University neuroscience student who also teaches writing and music, a public speaking and debate coach, and a biology major who has worked with kids with special needs. Whether you homeschool, want after-school enrichment, or need a hand with a tricky subject, sessions happen in person, close to home.

My kid's favorite tutor is calm and patient.
— SF parent of a 7-year-old
How it works

Three steps, then you're done

1

Tell us what your kid loves or needs help with

Math? Stories? Coding? We start with their curiosity, not a syllabus.

2

We find the perfect match

A local tutor who gets them. One-on-one or with a small group of like-minded kids, close to home.

3

They meet. Magic happens.

In-person sessions in your home or neighborhood. Try different tutors until you find the perfect fit.

Questions

Your questions, answered

Also matching families in Berkeley.

Where in San Francisco do tutors meet families?

In your home or somewhere nearby in your neighborhood, like a library, park or café. We match you with a tutor nearby, so sessions fit around school and pickups instead of a drive across the city.

What subjects do San Francisco tutors teach?

Math, science, physics, chemistry, neuroscience, English, creative writing, music, public speaking, debate, Korean, social skills and more. Tutors connect subjects around what your child is curious about, rather than following one syllabus. We're adding new tutors every week.

What ages do you work with?

Kids from kindergarten through 8th grade.

Can my child learn with other kids?

Yes. Sessions can be one-on-one or with a small group of like-minded kids close to home.

What if the first match isn't right?

We'll keep matching until it clicks.

Do you serve other Bay Area cities?

We're matching families in San Francisco and Berkeley today. If you're somewhere else, join the waitlist on our home page and tell us where you are, and we'll let you know when we get there.