What Makes LTES Special?

Tutors come to you.

Most tutoring companies require that you go to them for services. We don't. We refer a tutor who will come to your home at a time that's convenient for you, your child and the tutor. You don't have to spend 2 hours on the road to get one hour of tutoring.

You contract for what you need and no more.

Many tutoring companies require that you buy a package or a particular learning program-a specified number of sessions, which may or may not include an initial diagnosis. We don't. You pay only for the number of sessions you want per week, with a one-hour minimum per week. Any additional time is at your discretion and by your choice. You can stop at any point. You are in charge.

You get one-on-one attention.

Many companies see your child in a small group setting of 2-4 students. We don't. Your tutor works with your child on a truly individualized basis. You do not have to share a tutor with several other families, all of whom are paying the same fee as you. We are not opposed to small groups. However, tutors prefer to do their tutoring on a one-to-one basis to build a relationship of trust between the tutor and the child.

No Paperwork

Some tutoring companies make you sign your life away to get help for your child. We don't. Once we refer you to a tutor, you will contract directly with that tutor regarding your needs, schedules, number of sessions, commitment length, etc. You also pay your tutor directly by cash, check or money order. If you have to change tutors or if the tutor is not a good match for your child, we will be happy to refer another tutor to you.

We maintain high standards and offer quality service.

Currently, there are no standards that govern the activities of tutors in the state of Maryland. Tutors are not required to hold licenses or certificates, nor are they overseen by any regulatory commission. In the absence of such oversight, it is up to the profession itself to establish standards to guide the profession. LTES is a member of the Education Industry Association (EIA) and several other professional organizations which carry standards for tutoring services. In addition, all tutors must pass criminal, experiential and educational background checks We also encourage our tutors to be certified in infant/child CPR.