Help your kid build confidence for school and life.
Lessons With Tobi & Friends matches students with expert mentors for:
A Team Of Skilled Educators
“Lessons with Tobi & Friends is the result: expert mentors who understand that modeling kindness, drive, and curiosity is just as important as teaching the fundamentals of grammar and geometry.
This is a team of skilled, passionate, wise educators I’m grateful to call my friends.”
“Tobi was a godsend guiding our child through the high school application process. We can't say enough good things about him.” — Thomas (San Francisco)
“Highest recommendation.”
— Jess (Menlo Park)
“My daughter absolutely loved working with Hans and not only did she get her applications in, she was able to engage in the writing process with him in a way that always left her feeling inspired, heard and seen!” — Joann (Los Altos)
“My son made a huge improvement on his SAT score and we can’t thank Aarushi enough for tutoring him.” — Sheila (San Francisco)
“Zoe has had an incredibly positive impact on my learning journey. Her approachable, encouraging presence made it easy for me to ask questions and take risks without fear of judgment.” — Marianne (Student)
Dude. Hans is Brilliant!
—Ben (Student)
“A huge thank you for being so present and patient with my daughter.” — Marisa (San Francisco)
“Best teacher ever. Melania is well prepared, knows what the student needs and has lots of materials to support the lesson.” — Riya (Student)
“My heartfelt thanks for your phenomenal support of my daughter. I truly can't thank you enough. Your mentorship has meant so much to her.… what a gift!”
— Margaret (Menlo Park)
“You helped bring out the rock star in my son. Thank you.”
— Nicole (Marin County)
Writing
To teach writing is to teach critical thinking. Over time, and with enough support, every student can develop the skills necessary to translate thoughts to the page, within a compelling frame.
Math & Science
Our math and science tutors present these-sometimes-daunting subjects in friendly, approachable ways that help students develop their own confidence while also mastering the underlying concepts.
Admissions Essays
We teach students how tell their own, unique stories in a way that both captivates the reader and puts their best foot forward—all while reducing stress levels for everyone at home.
Test Prep
We believe that test taking is a muscle that can be strengthened. Our tutors understand how to teach not only the strategies needed for a higher score but the winning mindset essential for ‘test day.’
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Exceptional Results
Students Admitted To
Stanford Columbia Harvard Cal MIT USC UCLA UCSB Oberlin Reed UW LMU
College Prep Branson UHS Andover Menlo St Paul’s Marin Academy St Ignatius The Bay School Stuart Hall Lick-Wilmerding
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Capped Enrollment
Taking inspiration from the research of Robin Dunbar, each year we limit our total number of students. Limited enrollment allows each tutor to tailor their approach to your child’s individual needs, with a focus on academic excellence and holistic support.
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Growth Oriented
In working one-on-one with a member of our team, students develop a sense of mastery that, ultimately, allows them to become more confident, self-motivated learners. We believe that a growth-oriented mindset will best prepare students for a rapidly changing tomorrow.
