Whether your kids are doing remote learning this year, in-person or hybrid, there’s no doubt the daily uncertainty of school changes leaves you wondering what the options are for keeping your child’s education on track. These days, moms everywhere are wearing many hats, including part-time teacher. The good news is Bergen County has plenty of resources, including private and semi-private tutor, to help depending on your needs.
North New Jersey Private Prep offers subject tutoring and general academic skills, among other services. Private Prep supplements the information learned in the classroom in the major subject areas. Kids in Kindergarten through high school get one-on-one support to build critical skills. In-person and virtual tutoring sessions are available. (45 N Broad St., Ridgewood, northernnj@privateprep.com)
This year, Tutor’s Link Learning Center is holding learning groups, remote help and homework help. In-center workshops are also available in addition to their private tutoring options for a well-rounded, more cost-friendly option. Private tutoring is taught by expert teachers, and can be scheduled to mesh with your schedule (sudden two week school closing? No problem). (29 Grant Ave., Dumont, 201-406-0650, tutorslink@verizon.net)
The whole philosophy behind BrainStorm Tutoring is to customize the curriculum to each individual student, and to recognize that all children learn differently. While many tutors follow the school curriculum, BrainStorm creates a curriculum around each individual’s achievements. BrainStorm offers small group tutoring options tailored to each student, individual mentoring and more. (808 High Mountain Rd., Franklin Lakes, 201-84-STORM)
At Varsity Tutors, students are matched with appropriate tutors based on needs and personality. Students stay engaged with customized lessons, so there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Tutoring sessions are available in person or online. Varsity Tutors also offers online “Instant Tutoring” available for homework questions and more, 24 hours a day for all ages. (917-215-4373)
Club Z Tutoring Services provides expert tutors in major subject areas, as well as music lessons and pre-K options, both in-home and online. Tutors are available to connect with a child’s teacher in school to ensure they’re meeting the needs of the child. In addition to subject-area tutoring, Club Z also offers general study skills tutoring, to help kids stay organized and on-time, and develop and strengthen their skills to succeed. (Montvale, 201-292-4892)
This year, Down Town Sports Remote Learning Center “RLC” transformed their walls to offer support for families managing challenging schedules. Elementary and middle school students can conduct their daily remote learning days in this new space, with staff offering support as well as gym time and sports lessons during breaks. Private tutors for homework help can also be reserved, plus after school sessions. (7 Leighton Place, Mahwah, 201-851-1707, dtscbasketball@gmail.com)
High Exposure is another spot that has converted part of its space to help families with the school year. Their Distance Learning Solution for kids age kindergarten through 7th grade provides a safe, distanced space where kids are monitored by counselors to complete assignments. Homework help mixed in with exercises on their rock wall and ninja course provides essential social interaction and stimulation for kids. (266 Union Street, Northvale, 201-768-8600)
Keep kids connected (and get in a workout!) with Lifetime Fitness’ Distance Learning Support Camp. Students in pre-K through 6th grade will get help with school assignments, plus the benefit of S.T.E.A.M. activities, gym and art enrichments. The flexibility of half-day and full-day options make this a good solution to fit your needs. (10 Van Riper Rd., Montvale, 201-764-4700)
Pod teaching, homeschooling, online and in-person tutoring are just some of the programs offered by Planting the Ivy. Knowing that each student’s strengths are different, Planting the Ivy creates an academic profile catered to individual personal development and growth. (347-454-1265, jessica@plantingtheivy.com)
Teacher Tutors is a tutoring service that works with highly trained educators in elementary school through college. Tutors specialize in major subjects including math, science, language arts, foreign language, history and social science, and sessions can be conducted as frequently or infrequently as needed. Tutoring is typically done in-home, however online tutoring is now available through their online tutoring platform. (973-31-STUDY)
