K–8 Tutoring Subjects and Prices
Thousand Acorns Tutoring offers six tutoring subjects for kindergarten through 8th grade, all taught by Adriana, a California-credentialed teacher. She teaches in your home, online or in a small group of 2–4, and the price depends only on the format: $80 an hour in your home or online, or $50 an hour per child in a group. The first consultation is free.
The six subjects
| Subject | Grades | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary math | K–5 | Grade-level math from counting and place value to fractions, measurement and word problems. |
| Middle school math | 6–8 | Grade 6–8 math, and Algebra 1 for 7th and 8th graders taking it. |
| Reading and phonics | K–5 | Letter sounds, phonics and decoding, reading fluency, and understanding what they read. |
| Writing | K–8 | Sentences and paragraphs through middle school essays. |
| Study skills and organization | [TODO: grades] | Organization, planning and study habits. |
| Summer sessions | K–8 | Summer sessions in the same subjects. Summer 2027: now booking. |
Which subject fits
- Math grades or homework are slipping in K–5: elementary math.
- Middle school math, or Algebra 1 in 7th or 8th grade: middle school math.
- A K–2 child struggles to sound out words, or a 3rd to 5th grader reads slowly: reading and phonics.
- Writing assignments stall at a blank page: writing.
- Missing assignments and last-minute studying: study skills.
- Keeping skills up between June and August: summer sessions.
Not sure? The free consultation is the place to start, and the guide to the signs a child needs a tutor can help you decide whether to book one.
One price for each format
Prices are the same for every grade and subject: $80 an hour in your home or online, or $50 an hour per child in a small group of 2 to 4. The prices page has session lengths, the travel fee and payment.
Not offered
Placement-exam prep, test prep (MAP Growth, GATE, ISEE, SSAT), science, high school, dyslexia intervention programs, special education or IEP services, tutoring in Spanish, and doing homework for the student are not offered. If your child needs one of these, ask your child's school or a specialist.
Who teaches tutoring
Adriana Martinez
California Multiple Subject Teaching credential, listed on the state's public credential search
Adriana has taught students from TK through 8th grade: kindergarten and 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade classes in public and private schools, intervention and reading specialist work for TK through 6th grade, and homeschool pods for TK through 4th grade. She has a BA in Liberal Studies from CSU Channel Islands.
She teaches every session herself. About her teaching
Safety rules
- An adult stays home for in-home sessions.
- Sessions happen in a common area with the door open.
- Online sessions: camera on, with an adult nearby.
Tutoring terms, defined
| Term | What it means at Thousand Acorns Tutoring |
|---|---|
| In your home | $80 per hour |
| Online | $80 per hour |
| Small group (2–4) | $50 per child, per hour, 2 to 4 children |
| Session length | 60 minutes |
| Free consultation | A free consultation by phone or Zoom, before any paid session |
| Travel fee | none |
| Cancelling | Cancel or reschedule with 24 hours' notice at no charge. |
| Placement-exam prep | Not a Thousand Acorns Tutoring service |
| Test prep (MAP Growth, GATE, ISEE, SSAT) | Not a Thousand Acorns Tutoring service |
| Science tutoring | Not a Thousand Acorns Tutoring service |
| High school (grades 9–12) | Not a Thousand Acorns Tutoring service |
| Dyslexia intervention programs | Not a Thousand Acorns Tutoring service |
| Special education or IEP services | Not a Thousand Acorns Tutoring service |
| Tutoring in Spanish | Not a Thousand Acorns Tutoring service |
| Doing homework for the student | Not a Thousand Acorns Tutoring service |
Tutoring questions
Do prices change by grade or subject?
No. Each format has one hourly price: $80 an hour in your home or online, or $50 an hour per child in a small group of 2 to 4.
Which grades do you tutor?
Kindergarten through 8th grade. Reading and phonics is for K–5, middle school math for 6–8, and writing for K–8.
Is placement-exam prep offered?
No. The district placement guides explain how the CVUSD, Oak Park and Las Virgenes placements work, but sessions don't prepare students for those exams.
Is test prep offered?
No. MAP Growth, GATE, ISEE and SSAT prep are not offered.
More tutoring guides
- How often should my child see a tutor?
Sessions per week and session length by grade and goal, from catching up to staying ahead, and when to taper off.
- What happens in a tutoring session?
What usually happens in a K–8 tutoring session, from warm-up to practice, and what parents and kids should have ready.
- What are the signs my child needs a tutor?
Signs a K–8 child could use a tutor, in math, reading and homework habits, and the best age to start.
- How much does tutoring cost in Thousand Oaks? (2026)
Tutoring prices in Thousand Oaks and nearby cities from the providers that publish them: learning centers, agencies, private tutors and online platforms.
- Kumon, Mathnasium, Sylvan or a private tutor: which fits my child?
How Kumon, Mathnasium, Sylvan and a private tutor compare in the Conejo Valley: published prices, formats, schedules and who each fits.
- How do I choose a K–8 tutor?
What to ask before hiring a K–8 tutor: credentials, background checks, session rules, prices, progress reports and cancellation terms.
Where she tutors tutoring
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