Course work is getting more and more demanding and many students struggle to keep up with the pace. A good tutor can provide an invaluable service and help manage the pressure.
The 2025 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Sage Educators. For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County tutor picks see below.
Our 2025 Services category sponsor is Headlands Preparatory School. View the rest of the Services category here.
*Locations are not listed due to these businesses serving across the entire county.*
Alexander Tutoring
County-wide
Alexander Tutoring offers personalized math and physics instruction for students of all ages, from elementary through adult learners.
Amy Abbett Tutoring
County-wide
Amy Abbett provides personalized tutoring focused on early literacy and math skills. She helps young learners build foundational skills and confidence through engaging, research-backed methods.
Bay Area, 872.228.5492
Headlands Preparatory School
Sausalito
Situated in the heart of Sausalito, Headlands Preparatory School is a WASC-accredited private high school and middle school, designed to set students up for success.
1050 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.944.2254
Karen Gee, Thinkcap Consulting
Mill Valley
Thinkcap Consulting provides personalized academic coaching focused on executive functioning, study skills and time management. Karen Gee works closely with students to develop strategies that boost confidence, organization and academic success.
205 Camino Alto Ste 240, Mill Valley, 415.496.0129
Learn with Alyssa
County-wide
Learn with Alyssa provides parent coaching and 1:1, research-based literacy instruction designed to target the needs of all learners, fast. Alyssa’s structured linguistic literacy approach combines evidence-backed strategies with care and responsiveness, ensuring each parent and child feels capable, seen and supported.
LifeWorks Learning Center
Mill Valley
LifeWorks Learning Center offers personalized tutoring and educational therapy to help students thrive academically and emotionally. Their expert team supports learning differences, executive functioning and skill-building in a compassionate, student-centered environment.
554 Miller Ave Ste 3, Mill Valley, 415.383.4412
Sage Educators
Larkspur & Mill Valley
Sage Educators is proud to be named Best of the County for tutoring! Locally owned and operated by a Marin family, Sage has supported students throughout the county for nearly two decades. Their team of experienced educators offers personalized academic tutoring, test prep, and executive function coaching designed to build confidence and reduce stress. They are honored to be recognized by the community we love and serve.
980 Magnolia Ave Ste 1, Larkspur, 415.461.7243
333 Miller Ave #1, Mill Valley, 415.388.7243
Tutors of Marin
San Rafael
In 2018, classroom teacher Allen Kushinsky started up Tutors of Marin to ensure that each student he tutors not only improves their grades, but also their self-esteem and self-confidence.
27 Regina Way, San Rafael, 415.683.9041
Services Sponsor
Headlands Preparatory School
This award-winning, WASC-accredited, middle and high school has a long history of helping students succeed through individualized learning. From highly gifted students to those with learning differences, Headlands meets students where they are to maximize their learning. Executive Director Kristie Moore-Arauz shares their approach:
Headlands Prep School | Sausalito | 415.944.2254 | headlandsprep.com
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