Sarah Whitfield
Founder · Math
Former middle school math teacher of twelve years. M.Ed.
Grades 3–12 · In person & online
Confidence first. The grades follow.
Patient, one-to-one tutoring with certified teachers who figure out where your child got stuck, then rebuild from there.
- Same tutor every week
- Monthly progress notes for parents
- No long-term contracts
94%of students raise a grade in 12 weeks
- 1,150+students helped
- 11certified teachers
- 1:1every session
- 4.9parent rating
Programs
Help where it is needed most
Every plan starts with a free skills check and a conversation with a parent.
Grades 3–8
Math Foundations
Number sense, fractions and pre-algebra rebuilt step by step.
- Schedule
- 1–2 sessions a week
- Fee
- $65 per session
Grades 8–12
Algebra to Calculus
Homework support, test prep and filling the gaps that hold students back.
- Schedule
- 1–2 sessions a week
- Fee
- $75 per session
Grades 3–10
Reading & Writing
Comprehension, vocabulary and essays, with books kids actually enjoy.
- Schedule
- Weekly
- Fee
- $65 per session
Grades 10–12
SAT / ACT Prep
A personal study plan, four full practice tests and strategy coaching.
- Schedule
- 10-week course
- Fee
- $1,250 full course
Grades 6–12
Study Skills Coaching
Planning, note-taking and test habits for bright but disorganized students.
- Schedule
- Weekly
- Fee
- $65 per session
All grades
Summer Bridge
Six relaxed weeks to prevent summer slide and preview next year.
- Schedule
- June–July
- Fee
- $590 six weeks
How it works
Four simple steps
Free skills check
A short online quiz shows us where to begin.
Meet your tutor
A free first session to make sure it is a good fit.
Weekly sessions
Same tutor, same time, at our center or online.
Monthly update
A plain-English note on progress and what is next.
Subjects we cover
- Elementary math
- Pre-algebra
- Algebra I & II
- Geometry
- Pre-calculus
- Calculus
- Reading comprehension
- Essay writing
- SAT
- ACT
- Study skills
Not sure where the gaps are?
Our free 8-question math skills check takes five minutes and gives you a starting point.
About
Teachers, not just tutors
Every Lanternlight tutor is a certified teacher with classroom experience and a background check.
David Okafor
High School Math & SAT
Engineer turned teacher. Makes calculus make sense.
Rachel Kim
Reading & Writing
Reading specialist and lifelong book recommender.
Parents say
What families tell us
Our son went from tears over fractions to asking for extra problems. I am not exaggerating.
The monthly notes are so specific. We finally understand what he is working on.
My SAT math went up 110 points. David explains things three different ways until one clicks.
Common questions
How much does tutoring cost?
Sessions are $65–$75 depending on grade level, with savings on session packs. Use the pricing calculator for exact numbers.
Is there a contract?
No. You can pay per session or buy a pack. Unused sessions in a pack are refundable for 60 days.
Do you offer online tutoring?
Yes. About half of our students meet online using a shared whiteboard, with the same tutor each week.
How soon will we see progress?
Most families notice more confidence within a month. Grades typically follow within one marking period.
Contact
Tell us about your student
Share the grade and what is going on. We reply within one business day.
Thank you — message received
We usually reply within one working day.
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