Middle & High School Tutoring

Mastering content and increasing confidence

Whether your child is struggling in a middle school Language Arts class or hoping to raise their B to an A in AP Physics, Hawthorne Learning Solutions provides expert tutoring in all areas of content. In addition to helping students master content, we work with them to learn study skills and habits so they can thrive on their own.

Passionate, engaging and professional, our team of educators provides individualized instruction so students’ learning needs are met and so that they thrive in the classroom.

Research shows that nothing improves student academic performance, confidence and knowledge more than one-on-one tutoring. Let us help your student today!

Our Process

Initial Registration

Together, we’ll identify your student’s strengths and challenges to develop a personalized plan

Collaborative Approach

We’ll communicate with teachers to set your student on the right path

Specialized Tutoring

Content-area experts will support your child with personalized attention to meet his or her academic needs

Regular Communication

Weekly email updates will provide you with reports on your student’s progress and include next steps

How We Work

We start with an initial registration form detailing your child’s current performance and academic goals. After that, Emma Hawthorne, co-founder of HLS, will review all pertinent information, from psychoeducational testing to grades. With this information, we’ll create a comprehensive plan and match your child with an experienced tutor.

After that, your child will be paired with an appropriate tutor, one with expertise in the content areas your child needs support in. If necessary, we’ll integrate executive skills function coaching into the sessions.

Using a collaborative approach with parents, teachers and HLS, your child will have clear goals and a plan to achieve them.

We’ll help you and your child succeed through expert tutoring, continual support and communication with you and the school.

HLS has made an incredibly positive impact on my 10th grade son's study habits and improved his academic scores dramatically! Emma and Matt offer the most professional and individually tailored one on one tutoring program in the Pacific Northwest, hands down. They have expertise in all subject matter and are flexible with scheduling! They're in close contact with his school's faculty and work with them to ensure my son reaches his academic goals. We're in good hands with Hawthorne!

Steve

We're so thankful the high school counselor suggested HLS. The tutors have helped our daughter in content areas, improved her organizational skills and gain the confidence to advocate for herself with her teachers. Matt and Emma helped us identify that our daughter was struggling with reading and encouraged us to push for support from the district, allowing her to receive accommodations to be successful in her courses. Matt does an excellent job communicating how each session goes as well as answering any questions we have as they come up. We're thrilled with the positive changes she's experienced.

Molly

Our son received math tutoring at Hawthorne Learning Solutions during middle school, and now most recently, participated in their SAT prep course. He has always done well academically as a result of the help he's received at Hawthorne, but what really sticks out to me is Hawthorne's thoughtful approach to learning and the care they extend to both student and family. Both Matt and Emma are wonderful humans, and as such, they hire wonderful humans, too!

Shannon

After trying at least two other tutoring businesses, we were SO happy to find Hawthorne! Matt and Emma really worked hard to pair us with a tutor with expertise in AP Physics. Our daughter had missed some school due to a health issue and our tutor at Hawthorne made a huge difference in helping to fill in the material she missed.

Catherine

Why HLS

We know it’s stressful when your child is struggling at school or has fallen behind, so we provide the support you and your child need. With flexible scheduling, individualized sessions, and tutors who are committed, professional, and experienced, your work with HLS will be easy to arrange and productive.

Regular communication with your child’s teachers will ensure that our work supports and blends with what’s going on in the classroom. You’ll see your child’s confidence, happiness and self-esteem rise as they start to feel successful! Our tutors know how to work with students so they feel good about themselves and are excited to learn.

FAQs

How often does my child meet with tutors?

Frequency and length of tutoring sessions vary but range between 1-2 times per week for 55 to 85 minutes per session.

Do I stay with my child during the session?

Parents drop off children and we’ll greet you at the door.

Will my child be the same tutor each time?

We strive to pair students with the same tutor; however, schedules sometimes change and so do tutors. Our goal is a consistent match.

What happens if my child did not feel like the tutor was a good fit?

We value feedback and know that a good fit is key to successful learning. If it isn’t a good fit, please let us know and we will pair your student with a different tutor.

Where do they meet?

Tutoring sessions are at our learning center at 2110 Iron Street in Bellingham’s Sunnyland neighborhood. We also offer zoom and online sessions.

What is your cancellation policy?

All of our time is important—we value your time and ours. We request notice of change of availability or cancellations by Thursday at noon of the week prior. Cancellations and changes made after this will be charged in full. This is to avoid changes that cause work on our end and impact other families as we request time/day changes. If you are late, we will text and call you after 5 minutes. After 15 minutes, the meeting will be closed and there will be a cancellation charge.

Let's get your student started on the path to success

Contact Emma today so we can set your child up with the learning supports he or she needs to thrive.