Your Questions, Answered

  • Quinlan Tutoring is an educational matching and support service that connects families with experienced, independently operated tutors and executive functioning coaches. We work with families to understand each student’s goals and learning needs and help facilitate a strong match with an educational professional whose experience and approach are a good fit.

  • We emphasize thoughtful matching, strong communication, and respect for each tutor’s professional expertise. Our role is to help families find the right support — not to apply a one-size-fits-all approach.

  • Quinlan Tutoring is a good fit for families seeking personalized academic or executive functioning support and value working with experienced, independent educators.

  • We begin with a conversation to understand a student’s academic goals, learning style, schedule, and preferences. Based on that information, we help connect families with an independently operated tutor or coach whose experience aligns with the student’s needs.

  • Tutors featured through Quinlan Tutoring have relevant academic backgrounds, subject-matter expertise, and experience working with students. We review qualifications, experience, and references before introducing tutors to families.

  • Tutors and coaches offer support across a range of subjects and skill areas, including academic tutoring, executive functioning coaching, study skills, writing support, and test preparation. Availability varies by tutor.


  • Session structure is shaped collaboratively by the tutor, student, and family. Tutors draw on their professional experience to design sessions that support the student’s goals, while families provide insight into learning preferences and priorities.

    Quinlan Tutoring often recommends consistent scheduling (such as once or twice per week), as research shows that predictable routines help strengthen learning habits, reinforce skills over time, and support executive functioning development.

  • No. Tutors and coaches featured through Quinlan Tutoring operate as independent professionals or businesses. They deliver services directly to families and are responsible for their own instructional methods, scheduling, and tutoring practices.

  • Scheduling is coordinated directly between families and tutors, based on mutual availability. Quinlan Tutoring can assist with initial coordination as needed.

  • Rates vary depending on the tutor, subject area, and format. Families are informed of rates prior to beginning services.

  • Quinlan Tutoring may assist with invoicing and administrative coordination for families and tutors.

  • If a tutor does not feel like the right match, Quinlan Tutoring is happy to help explore alternative options.

  • Tutors and coaches work independently with students. Quinlan Tutoring does not supervise or direct tutoring sessions, but may check in with families to ensure overall satisfaction.

  • Educational outcomes vary by student, subject, and effort. Tutors provide individualized support, and families remain responsible for academic decisions and school communication.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

Tutors and coaches featured through Quinlan Tutoring operate independent businesses and provide services directly to families.