Makini Learning

Help your child succeed in math and computer science.

Your job is not to be a math teacher. It is to make sure your child gets the right support. Here is how Makini works, and how to know if tutoring is the answer.

Start with a free 30-minute conversation

Signs your child needs tutoring

  • Test or quiz scores have dropped or stopped improving
  • They understand homework in the moment, but freeze on exams
  • They say "I do not get it" but cannot explain what specifically is confusing
  • You see them struggle through the same mistake over and over
  • Homework takes much longer than it should (3+ hours for one subject)
  • They are falling behind and showing signs of giving up
  • They are preparing for a major test (AP exam, SAT, ACT) and want structured help

If only one of these applies, tutoring might not be the answer yet. If two or more are happening, it usually means a gap underneath is getting bigger.

When tutoring is not the answer

Tutoring works best when the issue is understanding the material. It does not substitute for:

  • Effort and study habits: If your child does not study at all, tutoring will not make them study. Build the habit first.
  • Completing homework: A tutor should not do homework for them. They should understand it after.
  • Large conceptual gaps from earlier grades: Sometimes the issue is precalculus, not calculus. That takes longer to fix.

How we match your child with a tutor

1

Free fit call

You and your child talk with a prospective tutor. They ask what is stuck, listen carefully, and give honest feedback on whether they are the right fit. No obligation.

2

Tutor vetting

Every tutor has taught or is teaching these subjects professionally. We check credentials and ask for references. Your child deserves someone who actually knows the material.

3

Trial session

Start with one session. See if the working style clicks. If not, we find a better match or discuss whether tutoring is the right next step.

4

Ongoing support

Same tutor across sessions. We stay in touch about what is working and what needs to shift. You get progress updates.

How we vet tutors

✓ Faculty credentials: Ph.D. or M.S. in mathematics or computer science
✓ Teaching experience: actively teach or have taught these courses at the university level
✓ References: we ask for feedback from students and institutions
✓ Conversation: they should listen more than they talk, and ask good questions

Pricing and logistics

Free 30-minute fit callNo obligation. Chat with a tutor and decide if it makes sense.
$30 per session (60 minutes)Pay per session, no commitment. Best for trying it out.
$200 for 8 sessions ($25 per session)Best if you know you want ongoing support. Use them weekly, bi-weekly, or however works for you.
Online, scheduled around your childSessions happen by video. Rescheduling with 24 hours notice is always fine.
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What happens in a session

Sessions are not lectures. Here is what to expect:

  1. Your child brings a problem or topic that is stuck (homework, test prep, or a concept they want to understand better).
  2. The tutor listens and asks questions to find the actual gap underneath. Often the problem is not where it looks.
  3. You build understanding together. The tutor does not solve it for them; they solve it with them, explaining the why.
  4. You practice. Once the idea lands, you work through more problems so it sticks.
  5. You leave knowing not just an answer, but how to think about similar problems.

Questions parents ask

Signs Your Child Needs Math Tutoring →How to Choose an Online Math Tutor for Your Child →What Parents Should Expect From a Good Math Tutor →How Much Does Online Calculus Tutoring Cost? →

Ready to help your child?

Start with a free 30-minute fit call. You can ask questions, your child can talk about what is stuck, and we give honest feedback on whether tutoring makes sense right now.

Schedule your free fit call