Tutoring Resources

This resource list includes programs for a variety of age groups, and includes both online and in-person options. For more specialized tutoring services, or for more tutoring options near where you live, please contact the Family Care Concierge Specialists.

Carnegie Mellon University Tutoring Resources

Care for Business: Eligible CMU faculty, staff and graduate students can use Care for Business to search for tutors in your area:

1. Create a Care for Business account using your Andrew ID, or log in to your existing account.
2. On the homepage, select "tutoring" from the menu bar at the top of the page.
3. Enter your zip code and select "Search."
4. To filter tutors by subject area expertise or other qualifiers such as language, use the filter options on the left side of the page.

Local and Online Tutoring Resources

• Carnegie Library Homework Help and Tutoring: The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh offers both in-person and virtual tutoring options.
  • In-person tutoring for children in grades K–8 is available at six library branches, and no prior registration is required.
  • Virtual reading and math focused tutoring options for grades K–5 are available on a first come, first served basis and registration is required.
  • The library also has a partnership with Tutor.com that offers live homework help from noon until midnight every day for students in kindergarten through college. You need a library card to access this service.
• Duquesne University Reading Clinic: A nonprofit educational service offered by the Duquesne University School of Education for students ages 6–16. The program includes both Saturday morning and weeknight sessions.
• Etutorworld: Provides virtual tutoring sessions in addition to specialized worksheets and test prep packages. Pricing models are based on the services you choose.
• Grade Potential Tutoring: Matches you with a tutor in your area for in-home support. There are fees associated with this service.
• Gwen’s Girls Academic Support Initiative: This free, virtual tutoring service is available to students in the Pittsburgh area in grades K–12. It runs through the academic year. Group and individual sessions are offered Monday through Friday.
• Keftutoring: A private tutoring company stationed in Pittsburgh that provides one-on-one customized tutoring based on student and family needs, serving children in grades 3–12. Keftutoring is a fee-based service.
• Khan Academy: A nonprofit with the mission of providing free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. These virtual courses can be self-led or supported with the assistance of an adult.
• Kumon: Offers in-person and virtual tutoring and supplemental academic support services for children ages three through high school.
• Learn to Be: This nonprofit provides one-on-one, online tutoring with a "pay if you choose" model. You must complete an enrollment form to receive services.
• Mathnasium: Specializes in both in-person and virtual math support for students in grades Pre-K through high school. There are fees associated with this service.
• Sylvan Learning: Provides tutoring and supplemental academic support for children grades K–12 in math, reading, writing and STEM subjects. Also offers seasonal camps and specialized tutoring services in college, career readiness and test prep.
• Urban Impact Foundation: Supports students at all grade levels in their academic endeavors. This program is free.