About United Tutoring
We're on a mission to make quality education accessible to every student. Through personalized tutoring and dedicated support, we help learners build confidence and achieve their academic goals.
Our Mission
United Tutoring was founded with a simple belief: every student deserves access to high-quality, personalized educational support. We connect students with expert tutors who don't just teach subjects—they inspire a love of learning.
Our approach focuses on understanding each student's unique needs, identifying knowledge gaps, and building strong foundations that lead to lasting academic success.
Our Story
Founded in 2018 by educators frustrated with one-size-fits-all education, United Tutoring began as a small tutoring service in New York. Today, we've grown to serve students across all 50 states.
We've helped over 10,000 students improve their grades, boost their test scores, and most importantly, develop confidence in their ability to learn and succeed.
Our Values
These principles guide everything we do at United Tutoring.
Student-Centered Learning
Every student learns differently. We adapt our approach to match individual learning styles and needs.
Academic Excellence
We hold ourselves and our tutors to the highest standards of educational quality and professionalism.
Integrity First
We believe in honest, ethical education that helps students develop genuine understanding and skills.
Goal-Oriented Results
We focus on measurable progress and help students achieve their specific academic objectives.
Leadership Team
Our team brings decades of experience in education, curriculum development, and student success.
Dr. Emily Richardson
Founder & CEO
Former university professor with 20+ years in education. Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Stanford University.
Marcus Johnson
Head of Tutor Development
Former high school principal with expertise in curriculum design and teacher training. M.Ed. from Columbia University.
Dr. Sarah Chen
Director of STEM Programs
Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from MIT. Passionate about making math and science accessible to all students.
James Williams
Head of Test Prep
Former admissions officer and test prep specialist. Has helped thousands of students improve their SAT/ACT scores.
Our Tutor Screening Process
We accept only the top 5% of tutor applicants. Every tutor on our platform has undergone rigorous vetting to ensure they meet our high standards for expertise, teaching ability, and professionalism.
Our tutors hold degrees from accredited institutions, have proven track records of helping students succeed, and are passionate about education.
Screening Steps
- Application review and credential verification
- Subject matter expertise assessment
- Teaching demonstration and methodology review
- Comprehensive background check
- Reference verification from previous students/employers
- Ongoing performance monitoring and feedback
Our Educational Philosophy
We believe that true learning happens when students are actively engaged, not passively receiving information. Our tutors use Socratic questioning, problem-based learning, and real-world applications to help students develop deep understanding—not just memorize facts.
We emphasize learning how to learn, developing critical thinking skills, and building the confidence to tackle new challenges independently.
Ready to Get Started?
Connect with one of our expert tutors and start your journey to academic success.