Summer Tutoring for K–8 Students
Summer tutoring is one-on-one or small-group teaching in math, reading, writing and study skills for K–8 students during the summer break. At Thousand Acorns Tutoring, Adriana, a California-credentialed teacher, teaches every session herself, in your home, online or in a small group of 2–4. Tutoring is $80 an hour in your home or online, or $50 an hour per child in a group.
Summer 2027 dates
now booking. Families can book 1 to 3 sessions a week.
What summer sessions cover
Summer sessions in the same subjects. What each child works on depends on what they need to get ahead: a review of the past year, a preview of the next grade, or both.
How she teaches summer sessions
In her words: "Everything is different per student and the grade they are in, but I will focus on whatever hands-on training and education they will need to get ahead." Her sessions are hands-on and keep students engaged, with positive reinforcement and connections to real life.
Progress
At the end of every session, she goes over with you what your child covered, so you know what they're supposed to be learning. Tutoring can't guarantee a grade, a test score or a placement.
The school calendar around summer
| District | Last day of 2026–27 |
|---|---|
| Oak Park Unified | Thursday, May 27, 2027 |
| Las Virgenes Unified | Wednesday, June 9, 2027 |
| Conejo Valley Unified | Thursday, June 10, 2027 (elementary); Friday, June 11 (grades 6–12) |
CVUSD also runs its own free summer Boost Camps in math for students moving up a level. In 2026 they ran July 6–31 (CVUSD Boost letter). The Boost Exam guide explains them. Thousand Acorns Tutoring does not offer placement exam prep.
Sources, opened October 13, 2026: CVUSD 2026–27 school calendar; LVUSD calendar; OPUSD 2026–27 calendar; CVUSD 2026 6CP to 7H Boost letter.
Who teaches summer
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.
Summer 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. |
| Included | Summer sessions in the same subjects. |
| Placement-exam prep, including for CVUSD's summer Boost Exams | Not a Thousand Acorns Tutoring service |
| Test prep | Not a Thousand Acorns Tutoring service |
Summer questions
When do summer sessions run?
now booking. Families can book 1 to 3 sessions a week.
How much do summer sessions cost?
The same as during the school year: $80 an hour in your home or online, or $50 an hour per child in a small group of 2 to 4.
More summer guides
- How much do kids forget over the summer, and what helps?
What research says about summer learning loss in math and reading, and the summer routines that help K–8 students keep their skills.
- 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.
- Is my child reading at grade level?
What reading looks like at each grade from kindergarten to 5th, how schools measure it, and the signs a child is behind.
- Why are fractions hard in grades 3–5, and how can I help?
What California 3rd, 4th and 5th graders learn about fractions, where kids get stuck, and simple ways to help at home.
- Is my child ready for Algebra 1 in 7th or 8th grade?
The skills a student needs before Algebra 1, how to spot gaps, and how local districts decide who takes it in 7th or 8th grade.
- How do the CVUSD math Boost Exams and Boost Camps work?
How CVUSD students move from Math 6CP to 7 Honors, or from 7CP to Algebra 1 CP: the 70% Boost Exams, the summer Boost Camps and the 2026 dates.
Where she tutors summer
Thousand OaksNewbury ParkWestlake VillageOak ParkAgoura HillsMoorparkSimi ValleyCamarillo
Book a free consultation
Tell her your child's grade and what's hard right now.