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9 Houston Tutoring Services and Homework Help to Help Kids Flourish

You can find both in-person and online tutoring for your child in the Houston area.
You can find both in-person and online tutoring for your child in the Houston area.
8/14/20 - By Rachael Cherry

With most of Houston beginning the school year virtually, parents might be scrambling to find ways to balance their kids' educational success with their own professional responsibilities. If you're a parent seeking homework help or a tutor for your kids, we've got you covered with nine online learning or in-person tutoring services in the Houston area that will fit your child's individual needs.

Read on for some of our recommendations.

 

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Club Z! Tutoring Services

Club Z! offers a customized educational experience for each student. Tutors meet students at home, online, at the student's school campus, at the library, and more. Tutoring services include pre-K readiness, K-12 subjects, ACT/SAT prep, and other proprietary curriculum programs. READ MORE

Integral Tutors

Whether you're looking for on-site or online tutoring, Integral Tutors can help. Integral Tutors specializes in assisting with math, writing, computer programming, test preparation, and science, as well as helping educators develop lesson plans and utilize instructional technology. READ MORE

Frog Tutoring - Houston

Frog Tutoring offers a three-step tutoring program to help students quickly master difficult concepts. Private, in-home tutors help students from elementary to college learn everything from math and reading to AP courses, and more.  READ MORE

Tutor Doctor

Tutor Doctor believes learning is most effective when students are interested in what they're learning, and the in-home tutors from Tutor Doctor work hard to create a learning environment for kids that is both engaging and educational.  READ MORE

Grade Potential Tutoring

Grade Potential has worked with more than 3,000 students across the United States, getting them up to speed and exceling in all subjects and grade levels. Tutoring services are offered both at home and online and are curated to fit your schedule.  READ MORE

At-Home Tutoring Services

From homework support to school enrichment, the private tutors at AT-HS strive for top-notch learning. Tutors and students are paired with the intent of staying together for the entire school year, and tutors work closely with teachers to provide a comprehensive educational experience.  READ MORE

Sylvan Learning - Houston

Sylvan Learning says it is the leading provider of personal learning for students in grades K-12 and is transforming how students learn, inspiring them to succeed in school and in life. Its tutoring approach blends teachers with trademarked SylvanSync technology for an engaging learning experience. READ MORE

Teachers 2 Go

Teachers 2 Go has been pairing students and teachers since 2007 and boasts a 99% success rate with their matches. Classroom teachers, academic tutors, and language teachers are paired up with students of all ages who are seeking to get up to speed and ahead, both in school and beyond.  READ MORE

Counter's Tutoring Connection

Connection is the primary goal at Counter's Tutoring Connection. The company believes with the right connection students can accomplish anything, so tutors are hand-picked for each student. They then work to identify weaknesses so a personalized plan can be put in place to strengthen those areas and succeed in school. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services
Integral Tutors
Frog Tutoring - Houston
Tutor Doctor
Grade Potential Tutoring
At-Home Tutoring Services
Counter's Tutoring Connection