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Seattle, WA
I am so glad I mad a phone call to Emergent Education when I was looking for a tutor for our son. He started his freshman Algebra class struggling with F's and D's, feeling frustrated and lacking confidence. Thanks to the support of his tutor, Norbert, he was able to turn things around. Last month, not only was my son passing the class but he got ann A on his semester final exam! He was so proud of himself and we are too.
📈 Result: From F's and D's to an A on Final Exam
★★★★★
Portland, OR
Eric and his team of tutors are amazing. Our family works with two of them, and both are gentle and kind without being pushovers. My daughter’s grades have turned around substantially and, shockingly enough, she never complains when it’s time to work with her tutor. They come to our house, which means they see her in person instead of over Zoom. They help her advocate for herself with teachers, check her assignments online, complete homework, and get ahead on curriculum. She has been so confident since working with the Emergent team!
📈 Result: Improved grades and lasting confidence
★★★★★
Portland, OR
I found Emergent through a google search, so grateful I did. My teen needed more tutoring support for organization and executive functioning; less on the HW itself. Emergent has been nothing short of amazing! Specifically Christopher - he and my child have excellent rapport, every week he meets my child where they're at and has helped with the following: organization, lessening feeling of overwhelm, applying to colleges, applying to scholarships, meeting specific project deadlines. My only regret is not finding them sooner. Thank you!
📈 Result: Stronger organization and reduced overwhelm
★★★★★
Seattle, WA
Excellent experience. Really work to understand the learner's needs - not a transactional experience. Our son has developed an excellent working relationship with Chris. Eric is easy to work with to set-up tutoring and understand overall needs. Not salesy. Really professional and personable both from admin perspective and our tutor, Chris. Highly recommend. Also, if your learner has Executive Functioning needs, those can be addressed within the context of subject tutoring as well.
📈 Result: Personalized support with executive function growth
★★★★★
Portland, OR
Two of my kids have worked with Eric over the years, and we have had great success. I have one child who is very academically motivated, though when she had her first stumble in a class, Emergent Education helped her gain back her confidence and get through that rough patch. She is now on scholarship at Vassar College. Our second experience was with my younger child, who has needed so much help with organization and juggling multiple classes upon beginning middle school. Eric’s sessions once a week are a life saver. It’s been a great experience, I recommend Emergent Education 10/10.
🎓 Result: Earned college scholarship
★★★★★
Portland, OR
Eric has been incredibly helpful tutoring my 17-year-old twins in math, and also preparing them for the SAT. When the pandemic hit and they couldn’t go to school, Eric quickly transitioned their sessions to an online platform, so they were able to keep up with the curriculum as if they were still in class. They both felt confident taking their first SAT this month and said they were so much more prepared than they realized. This last year would have been so much more challenging without Eric and I’m so grateful he’s been available to work with my kids.
📈 Result: Increased confidence and preparedness for SAT
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Natalia B.
Seattle, WA
My daughter has found her tutor very patient, clear with all instructions and knowledgeable.
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Courtney O.
Portland, OR
We’re so happy with our tutor Ron who is kind, patient, thoughtful, and most of all, helpful in getting my kid to understand long term planning, organization, and studying, plus the additional support for any sticky math problems. The overarching business model is reliable, with good communication too.
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Thomas W.
Portland, OR
Five stars for Emergent Education. Our kiddo worked one-on-one with Christopher, who is a truly excellent tutor. He was prompt, professional, knowledgeable and engaging. He covered dry and complex material in a way that kept our kiddo engaged and motivated. The owner, Eric, is easy to work with, responds quickly, got us set up with scheduling right away, and billing was a breeze.
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Amy B.
Portland, OR
We’ve had a great experience with our tutoring partner, Ron. He and the the team at Emergent have had great communication and organization, and Ron has done a great job at making our child feel comfortable.
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Alexis W.
Portland, OR
We’ve had a great experience with Eric and our tutor Iris, who helps our third grade daughter with math. Scheduling and communication is simple and clear, and most importantly our daughter has grown in confidence and ability with math skills since she started working with Iris. We’ve all seen the difference, including her teacher!
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Trisha M.
Portland, OR
I highly recommend Emergent Education. Eric was quick to respond to an online request for consultation and then was so patient and thorough in assessing our child’s needs and goals. The tutor we worked with was equally amazing- so knowledgeable, patient, and communicative. Not only did our son’s grades improve- but his confidence, study habits and stress level did as well.
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Robin M.
Portland, OR
Helpful, skilled and flexible tutors who will come to your home.
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Jennifer N.
Portland, OR
Zada is great! She is so patient with our son, makes the session fun, and helps him stay focused. His math scores really improved since he started working with her. We love her!
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Stephanie P.
Portland, OR
Looking for an engaging, helpful and patient tutor? You found the place. Emergent has been helping my son with his Calculus class since September. It’s so wonderful to have someone who can help my son not only with homework but with his tests and any questions he has. Highly recommend! Not in Portland, no problem, we use them online, we are in Texas.
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Noelle M.
Portland, OR
I recently had the pleasure of working with an outstanding tutor who exceeded all our expectations. From the very first session, it was evident that she possessed a deep understanding of the subject matter and a genuine passion for teaching. Her ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner made learning enjoyable and accessible. Furthermore, her professionalism and punctuality were consistently impressive. She was always well-prepared and organized, making the most of our daughters’ time together. I highly recommend Emergent Education to anyone seeking knowledgeable, dedicated, and supportive educators.
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Cece E.
Portland, OR
I found Emergent through a google search, so grateful I did. My teen needed more tutoring support for organization and executive functioning; less on the HW itself. Emergent has been nothing short of amazing! Specifically Christopher – he and my child have excellent rapport, every week he meets my child where they’re at and has helped with the following: organization, lessening feeling of overwhelm, applying to colleges, applying to scholarships, meeting specific project deadlines. My only regret is not finding them sooner. Thank you!
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Tricia L.
Portland, OR
I have had two of my teenaged children work with different tutors from Emergent. We have used them for the last 4+ years and it has helped in many ways. I recommend EE whenever there is a recommendation request for tutors on the mom Facebook pages I belong to. All of the tutors are very easy to communicate with and my children have had a great connection. It has provided them with immeasurable confidence in their math classes. My daughter has been working with Mikhail for help with college essay writing and he has been very patient and provided excellent feedback for her.
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Bree S.
Portland, OR
We are loving working with Iris, our math tutor!
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Trystan R.
Portland, OR
Eric and his team of tutors are amazing. Our family works with two of them, and both are gentle and kind without being pushovers. My daughter’s grades have turned around substantially and, shockingly enough, she never complains when it’s time to work with her tutor. They come to our house, which means they see her in person instead of over Zoom. They help her advocate for herself with teachers, check her assignments online, complete homework, and get ahead on curriculum. She has been so confident since working with the Emergent team!
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Greg T.
Portland, OR
We have been using Emergent Education for over a year. They’ve been tutoring our middle schooler and also helping our high schooler with SAT preparation, IB classes and college admission, and they have been great, very professional, helpful and flexible. We highly recommend them.
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Susan H.
Portland, OR
My son spent much of the year in twice a week tutoring for AP Calculus. I don’t think he would have made it without Conner Ramirez, who was friendly, helpful, and had a good rapport with my 17 year old. The in-home tutoring was so helpful and convenient! I highly recommend for any grade level.
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Marisa G.
Portland, OR
My daughter needed an extra boost with her Honors writing class. The tutoring she received was very helpful and it moved her through some challenges!
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Andrea J.
Portland, OR
Emergent Education Tutoring was so great to my family. We were in need of immediate help and they were quick to reply, very accommodating, friendly and oh so helpful.
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Sebastian R.
Portland, OR
Excellent group to work with. Ben Schulman is an outstanding educator and a consummate professional that really cares about his student’s goals.
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Antonia P.
Portland, OR
Emergent Education has been a great resource for my child! He was having organizational and math specific trouble and falling behind. He needed to work with someone outside our home who could get him back on a good path. Tutor Ben helped quite a bit and he’s ended up doing well in the class and enjoying the time with his tutor.
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Jane Doe
Portland, OR
Eric and Conner were both exceptionally helpful and made the process of setting up tutoring easy and stress free. I was looking for two very different needs for two of my kids, one 6 year old and one 13 and Conner delivered wonderfully. Being able to schedule the visits back to back gave us flexibility and allowed us to fit tutoring in around the other endless child obligations we have going on. Emergent Education was recommended to me by a friend and I can confidently recommend it to others.
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Heather L.
Portland, OR
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! My daughter was really struggling with the college application process. Ann Powers at Emergent Education was such a blessing. Her expertise in the field of counseling teens through this process has been invaluable!
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Dom L.
Portland, OR
Great experience. Eric made the process of setting up tutoring very simple and Conner was very knowledgable.
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Stephanie M.
Portland, OR
Emergent Education has been great to work with for our son. We have seen such an improvement over the last month since he has started. Very responsive with any questions we have had and helpful finding the best fit.
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Amy D.
Portland, OR
My son started working with Eric last year when he was struggling with physics. Eric was able to help my son get back on track after a few weeks of work. This year my son is working with Alyse on chemistry and he is doing very well so far. She stresses good note taking, preparation, and good study habits as well. I am very happy with Emergent Education.
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Jennifer G.
Portland, OR
We hired Emergent Education to help with college essay prep and applications. Ann has been super helpful in moving the process forward. My daughter likes working with her and it has made the application much less stressful for us all!
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Melanie M.
Portland, OR
Eric was very responsive and easy to work with. My daughter really enjoyed her sessions although we were forced to cut them shorter than we had hoped. We will definitely use Emergent Education again for my younger daughter as she gets closer to taking the SAT.
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Gretchen M.
Portland, OR
Two of my kids have worked with Eric over the years, and we have had great success. Every kid is different and I feel like Eric heard what I felt the needs were for them, individually, and created a plan to work for each of them. I have one child who is very academically motivated and when she had her first stumble in a class, is when I first found Eric and Emergent Education. He helped her gain back her confidence and get through that rough patch. She is now on scholarship at Vassar College. Our second experience with my younger child, was to help with gaps I was seeing during COVID online school- for fourth and fifth grade. She is not as motivated and enjoys a much more casual approach to school (😬) however she does pretty well with her grades. Or maybe it’s actually Eric’s help that keeps her in the good grade category! She has needed so much help with organization and juggling multiple classes upon beginning middle school, and Eric’s sessions once a week are a life saver. Some of his help comes in the form of, I have kids who don’t love to listen to me micromanage school, and are much more receptive to his style. I love Eric as a person and trust him very much. It’s been a great experience. I recommend Emergent Education 10/10.
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Jerome L.
Portland, OR
Eric is an excellent teacher. Would highly recommend for any child that needs some help in math. He communication is great and and helps my high school junior to understand all the math questions she has trouble with. And he comes to your house to tutor. If you need some help with math or any test prep, look no further.
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Eric C.
Seattle, WA
We’ve had a very positive experience so far. The tutor is patient, attentive, and quickly picks up on areas where improvement is needed. Each session is focused and productive, and it’s clear they genuinely care about helping students succeed.
What really stands out is how much our child looks forward to the weekly sessions—even though math hasn’t usually been a favorite subject. Confidence has noticeably improved, especially with multiplication and other classroom work.
We’re very happy with the progress and plan to continue, possibly even adding more sessions in the future. Highly recommended!
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Marie M.
Portland, OR
I would strongly recommend using Ana, one of the many tutors at Emergent Education Portland Tutoring and Test Prep. I had an amazing experience with her. Ana is genuinely invested in your progression than how much money she can make out of you. She caters her plans to your needs as well as ensures you are empowered in the process. In general, I tend not to give myself a lot of credit. Basically, I can be harsh on myself. Thankfully, Ana was able to observe through homework exercises and point out areas I thought I wasn’t good at. In short, Ana is a rare tutor and is one in a million! You will not be disappointed if you choose her! Real talk. Great overall experience!
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Jaymee L.
Seattle, WA
Eric was very quick to respond and professional. He set us up with an awesome tutor and my son is really happy with him. Thank you!!
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Sujatha P.
Portland, OR
Rosa is a very knowledgeable and excellent teacher. She was able to help my daughter with High school level Science and Math. She understands the student’s needs and provided guidance accordingly. She is also easy to work with, tries her best to adjust her schedule that works for us. Overall, I am so glad to have her as my daughter’s tutor and she can be true role model for young girls!
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Denise J.
Seattle, WA
Eric at Emergent Education has been a life saver. My daughter went from being confused in Advanced Algebra to getting an A and understanding the concepts. We tried another tutor prior and Emergent Education was far superior. They not only know their subject but they know how to teach. Highly recommend!
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Lisa C.
Seattle, WA
My 16-year-old is working with Norbert Cruz remotely on website building. She loves working with him, says he’s engaging, fun, really smart and a “super cool dude.”
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Erica T.
Portland, OR
Game changer for my 8th grader in compacted math. Eric explains things to her in a way she understands. Absolutely recommend!
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Christina C.
Seattle, WA
I am so glad I made a phone call to Emergent Education in October 2024 when I was looking for a tutor for our son. I am thankful for the impact they have had on my son’s math skills. He started his freshman algebra class (at a college prep high school) struggling with Fs and Ds, feeling frustrated and lacking confidence. Thanks to the support of his tutor, Norbert, he was able to turn things around. Norbert is a great tutor – incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and always punctual. He makes complex concepts easier to understand, identifies my son’s mathematical misconceptions and coaches him to clarity, and he recaps concisely what my son should work on weekly to keep improving math skills and confidence. Last month, not only was my son passing the class but he got an A on his semester final algebra exam! He was so proud of himself and we are too. If you are looking for a tutor in the Seattle area who truly cares and gets results, make a call or email Emergent Education. Eric S. will listen to your needs and get your child matched with a tutor in a timely and professional manner.
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Cigdem E.
Portland, OR
Eric and other tutors in Emergent are great in these pandemic days. They are knowledgeable, professional, flexible and very helpful when my boys need.
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Ellen M.
Seattle, WA
Excellent experience. Really work to understand the learner’s needs – not a transactional experience. Our son has developed an excellent working relationship with Chris. Eric is easy to work with to set-up tutoring and understand overall needs. Not salesy. Really professional and personable both from admin perspective and our tutor, Chris. Highly recommend. Also, if your learner has Executive Functioning needs, those can be addressed within the context of subject tutoring as well.
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Andrea G.
Portland, OR
Eric has been incredibly helpful tutoring my 17-year-old twins in math, and also preparing them for the SAT. My daughter started working with Eric in person, in January 2020. When the pandemic hit and she couldn’t go to school, Eric quickly transitioned their sessions to an online platform and she was able to continue learning with him from home. My son started working with Eric shortly after schools closed for in person learning and was able to keep up with the curriculum as if he was still in class. Both of my kids enjoy working with Eric and appreciate the way he explains concepts in a way they can understand. They both felt confident taking their first SAT this month and said they were so much more prepared than they realized. This last year would have been so much more challenging without Eric and I’m so grateful he’s been available to work with my kids.
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Lauren E.
Seattle, WA
Our daughter worked with Jenna for high school application essays and general writing work. Her writing became so much stronger through the year. Jenna was always prepared and a great communicator.
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Ashley A.
Seattle, WA
We have been very happy with Daniel’s work with our middle school child. Daniel has made a difference and the results have been evident – math grade is up considerably and we’ve also seen improvement in language arts and overall understanding of assignments, critical thinking and staying on track.
Daniel is flexible and able to work with our child on any subjects where support is needed any given week. He also provides general academic coaching, is professional, on time, organized, patient, very capable and has managed to nurture a great rapport with our child. The fact that we can have him come to us is a HUGE benefit for our busy family as well.
Everything about Emergent’s operation has been wonderful for us – auto billing, email updates, in-home tutoring, week-to-week flexibility, etc. It has made tutoring much more accessible and convenient for us than any other option we’ve used/considered. We would recommend this business again and again!
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James E.
Portland, OR
Eric worked with our daughter on calculus. He was able to efficiently meet her where she was at and help her get to the next level. She often needed help with homework. He taught her the concepts while she completed the work. She brought her grade up from a C to an A. We have had to adjust the appointment times occasionally and he has always been understanding. He is also very responsive and communication is clear.
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Jason H.
Seattle, WA
I’m an adult returning to school, and I cannot recommend Emergent enough! Once I reached out, I knew that I was in good hands. The communication was stellar, the schedule flexible, the tutor responsive and brilliant but also able to put the mathematical concepts in terms that I could understand. These are your people!
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Sarah G.
Portland, OR
Emergent Education did a great job helping our Senior navigate everything from precalc to college application essays. They were professional and top notch in all subjects. I would highly recommend them for any student struggling or just needing accountability. Thanks Eric!
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Jonas P.
Portland, OR
Couldn’t hope for a better tutor than Eric for my son for Algebra II. My son went from failing and hating the subject to passing and liking it in a couple of weeks. My son is the type of pretty smart student who loses his ability to figure things out after he gets too frustrated. Eric helped him make the shift back from being frustrated to feeling confident for algebra II.
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Lindsey J.
Portland, OR
I highly recommend Emergent Education and their tutoring service. They are professional, knowledgeable, and great to work with. It feels really good to work with a company so passionate about not only what they do, but one that cares so much about their clients. Definitely call them if you are looking for tutors in Portland!
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Sara W.
Portland, OR
My kids got tutoring (virtually) from three different tutors intermittently here over the course of a couple of years. They have logistics absolutely nailed down. Communication is prompt and thorough, and the systems for payment and communication were well-managed and straight-forward. The tutors have been very good – some were less experienced, but all were very knowledgeable about the topics, and they were also sensitive and responsive to students’ needs. I’ve been very impressed.
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Leanne H.
Portland, OR
We have been using Emergent Education for in-home tutoring for our 4th grader since September. Our 4th grader has connected so well with their tutor, Maggie, and they look forward to our weekly session, which is amazing and very different than their reaction to previous tutors! Our student enjoys that Maggie makes tutoring fun while also learning math and writing facts and techniques. I appreciate the ease of billing/payment through their system, and how responsive our tutor is when things need to change. We highly recommend this company based on our experience.
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Kristin S.
Portland, OR
Eric has worked with both of my teenage daughters over the years. He is very knowledgeable and communicates well with the kids. Highly recommend!
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Cassidy H.
Portland, OR
Eric has been so professional and great! He is very flexible and has made my daughter feel very comfortable.
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Tony P.
Beaverton, OR
Our experience with Emergent Education has been very positive. We started during virtual school to supplement math teaching. We have had the opportunity to work with two tutors who have both been excellent. They worked well with our child and communicated well with us. We are happy to recommend them to other families.
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Christina H.
Portland, OR
Eric and his team have been an invaluable source of support for my son this year. They really know what they’re doing and have met him where he is. I’m so thankful to the group for not only their expertise but their flexibility and ability to connect with my son in a meaningful way. It has been an absolute life saver!
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Quynh T.
Portland, OR
Our daughter has been tutoring with Eric at Emergent Education for the last 2 years. She had recently started at a new school and initially she had a hard time adjusting to the rigorous and competitive academic environment, especially the math curriculum was very different from what she had been doing at her previous school. Eric was able to help her keep up with the material in her classes as well as get ahead and become much stronger and confident in math overall. We really appreciate working with him and with Emergent Education. Thanks for everything!
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Jennifer G.
Portland, OR
We highly recommend Emergent Education. Eric made the onboarding process very easy, and my daughter has gained confidence in her math skills. She has worked virtually with Rosa since last spring where the focus was on Algebra. Over the summer Rosa introduced Geometry concepts so they’d be familiar in 9th grade. 9th grade has started, and the school uses the inquiry-based model where there is limited instruction. My daughter feels like she might be a little lost without the instruction and support from Rosa. Rosa is a great fit for my daughter — she’s super encouraging, positive and kind, and also flexible about rescheduling when needed.
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Faye H.
Portland, OR
Our 2 (6th and 8th grade) kids started attending a much more rigorous school curriculum this year and after 2 years of schooling with Covid interruptions, we wanted to make sure we gave them the tools to succeed. We reached out to Emergent Tutoring and we are so glad we did. They listened to our concerns with the kids academics and made sure to find us a tutor that would fit the kids needs and their unique personalities. The kids have thrived academically with their tutor and enjoy meeting with her. The entire Emergent Tutoring team has been very communicative every step of the way. We really grateful for their skill set since I can’t teach my kid how to do math. If your child needs tutoring help, don’t hesitate to reach out to this great company. I know were glad we did.
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Jamie O.
Houston, TX
My 7th grader started online math tutoring with Eric at Emergent Education last semester. We tried a few other tutors along with online videos for math, but nothing was providing the assistance that was needed to accomplish an A average. Eric has been very communicative and flexible with scheduling, working around my son’s various afterschool activities. He’s been a huge help and my son likes working with him, which is great! Last math test scores were a 105 and 100! Thanks Eric and thanks Emergent Education!
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Mary Ann W.
Portland, OR
Emergent Education Tutoring has wonderful tutors that provide top notch, personal attention to students. The tutors are on time, extremely well versed in their subject matter and great to work with. We used one tutor for multiple subjects as well as help staying organized and she was amazing. I highly recommend Eric, Emergent Education and his staff of tutors.
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Dawn M.
Portland, OR
I contacted Emergent Education somewhat frantically seeing how much my daughter started to struggle in Pre-Calc. Eric was extremely easy to work with and quickly found my daughter tutor. Not only has my daughter’s grade improved, but she has a great relationship with Nicolina and looks forward to tutoring. I definitely recommend them both.
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kate K.
Portland, OR
We’ve been using Emergent education for a math tutor for my middle schooler. It’s been working out great and grades are going up. Very good tutor service and easy to work with! Thank you!
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Liz E.
Portland, OR
Emergent Education is top notch! They communicate well and their tutors care about their students. They offer an incredible community service!
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Derek F.
Bellevue, WA
I reached out to Emergent Education at the start of the school year looking for support for my two kids. They had a tough time staying engaged with distance learning and they weren’t feeling great about diving back into in-person learning in middle and high school). I wasn’t necessarily concerned about their grades, but I wanted them to have confidence in themselves, interest in their classes, and an overall positive mindset about learning. I wasn’t sure if tutoring was the way to go, but Eric assured me that Emergent Education had an approach that could help. He set us up with a tutor, Rosa, who has connected really well with my kids and supported both their academic and social-emotional needs. I appreciate how flexible, communicative and supportive she has been as my kids continue to re-orient to learning. Our experience with her and with Emergent Education has been great. Easy 5 stars.
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Kim B.
Portland, OR
We have worked with Eric for 2 + years to tutor our 16 year old son for math/science and highly recommend him! Our son has really benefited from Eric’s knowledge and having someone to hold him accountable. I am grateful for Eric and his work with our son! Thank you!!
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Marcella M.
Portland, OR
Thank you to Eric & his team for helping my daughter in Algebra 3/4. She met weakly with an online tutor and her grade dramatically improved. Eric and his team also have in person tutoring and I’ve heard nothing but great things about his program. Much appreciated help!
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Amy K.
Portland, OR
My son needed some extra help with his writing (grammar, punctuation, etc) and another mom recommended Emergent. We are so glad she did, as Eric was able to set us up with someone who could come to our house during the time that worked best for us. The tutor, Ben, developed a relationship with our son and was able to make the session fun (there was even laughing going on) and productive. We will be using Emergent in the future should the need arise!
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Gail S.
Portland, OR
Our son has been working with Sarah Clark at Emergent Education for over a year now and she is fantastic! She has helped him overcome some challenging years in math over the crazy pandemic years and now going into his first year of high school and Algebra he’s feeling more confident and capable that he ever would have without her help. Thank you so much Sarah!
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Page S.
Portland, OR
Eric and his team have been great. They are flexible with the time and tutors available and helped get our daughter’s math and Spanish grades up in a short amount of time. I highly recommend them.
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Jessica M.
Portland, OR
Our tutor Katie is well-prepared and exceptionally competent. The kids (ages 7 and 9) love seeing her, she continually revises her approach to meet their specific and changing needs, and she’s highly communicative — providing detailed session notes that give me confidence that they’re getting exactly what they need to grow. I can see that she really understands different learning styles and the academic needs/milestones of their specific ages. I give Katie and Emergent Education my highest endorsement.
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Lauren B.
Seattle, WA
I hired Eric to tutor my son in Algebra for his Sophomore and Junior year of high school. Eric was always kind and professional to work with as well as flexible with our changing schedule. My son actually enjoyed meeting regularly with Eric who made him feel comfortable and confident with his ability to solve equations and prepare for exams. Eric always gave constructive feedback which helped me understand how my son works. It’s hard to keep the attention of a teenager who has trouble focusing in a large classroom setting so working one on one with Eric was a big help! Thanks Eric, Owen brought up his GPA and was excepted to a good school!
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Wendy C.
Portland, OR
I cannot adequately express my gratitude for Ben and the way he connected with my son as he helped him navigate his way through some complicated algebra/ trig material that got missed during covid online school. Ben is calm and encouraging and found a way to establish rapport and trust through connecting about music and love of outdoors, while helping him succeed at math. The best!
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Gabriella J.
Portland, OR
Highly recommend Eric Sorenson of Emergent Education. He worked with my son on some pre-SAT help to get him comfortable with the test format and what to expect. He had good tips and made him feel more confident going in. He then worked with him over the summer to catch up on short-fallings from on-line learning with Math. We have continued working with Eric this school year and are so happy with the results. He has a great calm manner and really knows how to get concepts across. He is a great communicator and reliable. We are so happy to have his support during these challenging times!
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Natalia B.
Seattle, WA
My daughter has found her tutor very patient, clear with all instructions and knowledgeable.
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Courtney O.
Portland, OR
We’re so happy with our tutor Ron who is kind, patient, thoughtful, and most of all, helpful in getting my kid to understand long term planning, organization, and studying, plus the additional support for any sticky math problems. The overarching business model is reliable, with good communication too.
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Thomas W.
Portland, OR
Five stars for Emergent Education. Our kiddo worked one-on-one with Christopher, who is a truly excellent tutor. He was prompt, professional, knowledgeable and engaging. He covered dry and complex material in a way that kept our kiddo engaged and motivated. The owner, Eric, is easy to work with, responds quickly, got us set up with scheduling right away, and billing was a breeze.
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Amy B.
Portland, OR
We’ve had a great experience with our tutoring partner, Ron. He and the the team at Emergent have had great communication and organization, and Ron has done a great job at making our child feel comfortable.
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Alexis W.
Portland, OR
We’ve had a great experience with Eric and our tutor Iris, who helps our third grade daughter with math. Scheduling and communication is simple and clear, and most importantly our daughter has grown in confidence and ability with math skills since she started working with Iris. We’ve all seen the difference, including her teacher!
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Trisha M.
Portland, OR
I highly recommend Emergent Education. Eric was quick to respond to an online request for consultation and then was so patient and thorough in assessing our child’s needs and goals. The tutor we worked with was equally amazing- so knowledgeable, patient, and communicative. Not only did our son’s grades improve- but his confidence, study habits and stress level did as well.
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Robin M.
Portland, OR
Helpful, skilled and flexible tutors who will come to your home.
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Jennifer N.
Portland, OR
Zada is great! She is so patient with our son, makes the session fun, and helps him stay focused. His math scores really improved since he started working with her. We love her!
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Stephanie P.
Portland, OR
Looking for an engaging, helpful and patient tutor? You found the place. Emergent has been helping my son with his Calculus class since September. It’s so wonderful to have someone who can help my son not only with homework but with his tests and any questions he has. Highly recommend! Not in Portland, no problem, we use them online, we are in Texas.
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Noelle M.
Portland, OR
I recently had the pleasure of working with an outstanding tutor who exceeded all our expectations. From the very first session, it was evident that she possessed a deep understanding of the subject matter and a genuine passion for teaching. Her ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner made learning enjoyable and accessible. Furthermore, her professionalism and punctuality were consistently impressive. She was always well-prepared and organized, making the most of our daughters’ time together. I highly recommend Emergent Education to anyone seeking knowledgeable, dedicated, and supportive educators.
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Cece E.
Portland, OR
I found Emergent through a google search, so grateful I did. My teen needed more tutoring support for organization and executive functioning; less on the HW itself. Emergent has been nothing short of amazing! Specifically Christopher – he and my child have excellent rapport, every week he meets my child where they’re at and has helped with the following: organization, lessening feeling of overwhelm, applying to colleges, applying to scholarships, meeting specific project deadlines. My only regret is not finding them sooner. Thank you!
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Tricia L.
Portland, OR
I have had two of my teenaged children work with different tutors from Emergent. We have used them for the last 4+ years and it has helped in many ways. I recommend EE whenever there is a recommendation request for tutors on the mom Facebook pages I belong to. All of the tutors are very easy to communicate with and my children have had a great connection. It has provided them with immeasurable confidence in their math classes. My daughter has been working with Mikhail for help with college essay writing and he has been very patient and provided excellent feedback for her.
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Bree S.
Portland, OR
We are loving working with Iris, our math tutor!
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Trystan R.
Portland, OR
Eric and his team of tutors are amazing. Our family works with two of them, and both are gentle and kind without being pushovers. My daughter’s grades have turned around substantially and, shockingly enough, she never complains when it’s time to work with her tutor. They come to our house, which means they see her in person instead of over Zoom. They help her advocate for herself with teachers, check her assignments online, complete homework, and get ahead on curriculum. She has been so confident since working with the Emergent team!
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Greg T.
Portland, OR
We have been using Emergent Education for over a year. They’ve been tutoring our middle schooler and also helping our high schooler with SAT preparation, IB classes and college admission, and they have been great, very professional, helpful and flexible. We highly recommend them.
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Susan H.
Portland, OR
My son spent much of the year in twice a week tutoring for AP Calculus. I don’t think he would have made it without Conner Ramirez, who was friendly, helpful, and had a good rapport with my 17 year old. The in-home tutoring was so helpful and convenient! I highly recommend for any grade level.
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Marisa G.
Portland, OR
My daughter needed an extra boost with her Honors writing class. The tutoring she received was very helpful and it moved her through some challenges!
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Andrea J.
Portland, OR
Emergent Education Tutoring was so great to my family. We were in need of immediate help and they were quick to reply, very accommodating, friendly and oh so helpful.
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Sebastian R.
Portland, OR
Excellent group to work with. Ben Schulman is an outstanding educator and a consummate professional that really cares about his student’s goals.
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Antonia P.
Portland, OR
Emergent Education has been a great resource for my child! He was having organizational and math specific trouble and falling behind. He needed to work with someone outside our home who could get him back on a good path. Tutor Ben helped quite a bit and he’s ended up doing well in the class and enjoying the time with his tutor.
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Jane Doe
Portland, OR
Eric and Conner were both exceptionally helpful and made the process of setting up tutoring easy and stress free. I was looking for two very different needs for two of my kids, one 6 year old and one 13 and Conner delivered wonderfully. Being able to schedule the visits back to back gave us flexibility and allowed us to fit tutoring in around the other endless child obligations we have going on. Emergent Education was recommended to me by a friend and I can confidently recommend it to others.
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Dom L.
Portland, OR
Great experience. Eric made the process of setting up tutoring very simple and Conner was very knowledgable.
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Stephanie M.
Portland, OR
Emergent Education has been great to work with for our son. We have seen such an improvement over the last month since he has started. Very responsive with any questions we have had and helpful finding the best fit.
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Amy D.
Portland, OR
My son started working with Eric last year when he was struggling with physics. Eric was able to help my son get back on track after a few weeks of work. This year my son is working with Alyse on chemistry and he is doing very well so far. She stresses good note taking, preparation, and good study habits as well. I am very happy with Emergent Education.
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Gretchen M.
Portland, OR
Two of my kids have worked with Eric over the years, and we have had great success. Every kid is different and I feel like Eric heard what I felt the needs were for them, individually, and created a plan to work for each of them. I have one child who is very academically motivated and when she had her first stumble in a class, is when I first found Eric and Emergent Education. He helped her gain back her confidence and get through that rough patch. She is now on scholarship at Vassar College. Our second experience with my younger child, was to help with gaps I was seeing during COVID online school- for fourth and fifth grade. She is not as motivated and enjoys a much more casual approach to school (😬) however she does pretty well with her grades. Or maybe it’s actually Eric’s help that keeps her in the good grade category! She has needed so much help with organization and juggling multiple classes upon beginning middle school, and Eric’s sessions once a week are a life saver. Some of his help comes in the form of, I have kids who don’t love to listen to me micromanage school, and are much more receptive to his style. I love Eric as a person and trust him very much. It’s been a great experience. I recommend Emergent Education 10/10.
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Jerome L.
Portland, OR
Eric is an excellent teacher. Would highly recommend for any child that needs some help in math. He communication is great and and helps my high school junior to understand all the math questions she has trouble with. And he comes to your house to tutor. If you need some help with math or any test prep, look no further.
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Eric C.
Seattle, WA
We’ve had a very positive experience so far. The tutor is patient, attentive, and quickly picks up on areas where improvement is needed. Each session is focused and productive, and it’s clear they genuinely care about helping students succeed.
What really stands out is how much our child looks forward to the weekly sessions—even though math hasn’t usually been a favorite subject. Confidence has noticeably improved, especially with multiplication and other classroom work.
We’re very happy with the progress and plan to continue, possibly even adding more sessions in the future. Highly recommended!
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Marie M.
Portland, OR
I would strongly recommend using Ana, one of the many tutors at Emergent Education Portland Tutoring and Test Prep. I had an amazing experience with her. Ana is genuinely invested in your progression than how much money she can make out of you. She caters her plans to your needs as well as ensures you are empowered in the process. In general, I tend not to give myself a lot of credit. Basically, I can be harsh on myself. Thankfully, Ana was able to observe through homework exercises and point out areas I thought I wasn’t good at. In short, Ana is a rare tutor and is one in a million! You will not be disappointed if you choose her! Real talk. Great overall experience!
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Jaymee L.
Seattle, WA
Eric was very quick to respond and professional. He set us up with an awesome tutor and my son is really happy with him. Thank you!!
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Sujatha P.
Portland, OR
Rosa is a very knowledgeable and excellent teacher. She was able to help my daughter with High school level Science and Math. She understands the student’s needs and provided guidance accordingly. She is also easy to work with, tries her best to adjust her schedule that works for us. Overall, I am so glad to have her as my daughter’s tutor and she can be true role model for young girls!
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Denise J.
Seattle, WA
Eric at Emergent Education has been a life saver. My daughter went from being confused in Advanced Algebra to getting an A and understanding the concepts. We tried another tutor prior and Emergent Education was far superior. They not only know their subject but they know how to teach. Highly recommend!
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Lisa C.
Seattle, WA
My 16-year-old is working with Norbert Cruz remotely on website building. She loves working with him, says he’s engaging, fun, really smart and a “super cool dude.”
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Erica T.
Portland, OR
Game changer for my 8th grader in compacted math. Eric explains things to her in a way she understands. Absolutely recommend!
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Christina C.
Seattle, WA
I am so glad I made a phone call to Emergent Education in October 2024 when I was looking for a tutor for our son. I am thankful for the impact they have had on my son’s math skills. He started his freshman algebra class (at a college prep high school) struggling with Fs and Ds, feeling frustrated and lacking confidence. Thanks to the support of his tutor, Norbert, he was able to turn things around. Norbert is a great tutor – incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and always punctual. He makes complex concepts easier to understand, identifies my son’s mathematical misconceptions and coaches him to clarity, and he recaps concisely what my son should work on weekly to keep improving math skills and confidence. Last month, not only was my son passing the class but he got an A on his semester final algebra exam! He was so proud of himself and we are too. If you are looking for a tutor in the Seattle area who truly cares and gets results, make a call or email Emergent Education. Eric S. will listen to your needs and get your child matched with a tutor in a timely and professional manner.
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Cigdem E.
Portland, OR
Eric and other tutors in Emergent are great in these pandemic days. They are knowledgeable, professional, flexible and very helpful when my boys need.
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Ellen M.
Seattle, WA
Excellent experience. Really work to understand the learner’s needs – not a transactional experience. Our son has developed an excellent working relationship with Chris. Eric is easy to work with to set-up tutoring and understand overall needs. Not salesy. Really professional and personable both from admin perspective and our tutor, Chris. Highly recommend. Also, if your learner has Executive Functioning needs, those can be addressed within the context of subject tutoring as well.
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Andrea G.
Portland, OR
Eric has been incredibly helpful tutoring my 17-year-old twins in math, and also preparing them for the SAT. My daughter started working with Eric in person, in January 2020. When the pandemic hit and she couldn’t go to school, Eric quickly transitioned their sessions to an online platform and she was able to continue learning with him from home. My son started working with Eric shortly after schools closed for in person learning and was able to keep up with the curriculum as if he was still in class. Both of my kids enjoy working with Eric and appreciate the way he explains concepts in a way they can understand. They both felt confident taking their first SAT this month and said they were so much more prepared than they realized. This last year would have been so much more challenging without Eric and I’m so grateful he’s been available to work with my kids.
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Lauren E.
Seattle, WA
Our daughter worked with Jenna for high school application essays and general writing work. Her writing became so much stronger through the year. Jenna was always prepared and a great communicator.
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Ashley A.
Seattle, WA
We have been very happy with Daniel’s work with our middle school child. Daniel has made a difference and the results have been evident – math grade is up considerably and we’ve also seen improvement in language arts and overall understanding of assignments, critical thinking and staying on track.
Daniel is flexible and able to work with our child on any subjects where support is needed any given week. He also provides general academic coaching, is professional, on time, organized, patient, very capable and has managed to nurture a great rapport with our child. The fact that we can have him come to us is a HUGE benefit for our busy family as well.
Everything about Emergent’s operation has been wonderful for us – auto billing, email updates, in-home tutoring, week-to-week flexibility, etc. It has made tutoring much more accessible and convenient for us than any other option we’ve used/considered. We would recommend this business again and again!
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James E.
Portland, OR
Eric worked with our daughter on calculus. He was able to efficiently meet her where she was at and help her get to the next level. She often needed help with homework. He taught her the concepts while she completed the work. She brought her grade up from a C to an A. We have had to adjust the appointment times occasionally and he has always been understanding. He is also very responsive and communication is clear.
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Jason H.
Seattle, WA
I’m an adult returning to school, and I cannot recommend Emergent enough! Once I reached out, I knew that I was in good hands. The communication was stellar, the schedule flexible, the tutor responsive and brilliant but also able to put the mathematical concepts in terms that I could understand. These are your people!
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Sarah G.
Portland, OR
Emergent Education did a great job helping our Senior navigate everything from precalc to college application essays. They were professional and top notch in all subjects. I would highly recommend them for any student struggling or just needing accountability. Thanks Eric!
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Jonas P.
Portland, OR
Couldn’t hope for a better tutor than Eric for my son for Algebra II. My son went from failing and hating the subject to passing and liking it in a couple of weeks. My son is the type of pretty smart student who loses his ability to figure things out after he gets too frustrated. Eric helped him make the shift back from being frustrated to feeling confident for algebra II.
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Lindsey J.
Portland, OR
I highly recommend Emergent Education and their tutoring service. They are professional, knowledgeable, and great to work with. It feels really good to work with a company so passionate about not only what they do, but one that cares so much about their clients. Definitely call them if you are looking for tutors in Portland!
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Sara W.
Portland, OR
My kids got tutoring (virtually) from three different tutors intermittently here over the course of a couple of years. They have logistics absolutely nailed down. Communication is prompt and thorough, and the systems for payment and communication were well-managed and straight-forward. The tutors have been very good – some were less experienced, but all were very knowledgeable about the topics, and they were also sensitive and responsive to students’ needs. I’ve been very impressed.
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Leanne H.
Portland, OR
We have been using Emergent Education for in-home tutoring for our 4th grader since September. Our 4th grader has connected so well with their tutor, Maggie, and they look forward to our weekly session, which is amazing and very different than their reaction to previous tutors! Our student enjoys that Maggie makes tutoring fun while also learning math and writing facts and techniques. I appreciate the ease of billing/payment through their system, and how responsive our tutor is when things need to change. We highly recommend this company based on our experience.
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Kristin S.
Portland, OR
Eric has worked with both of my teenage daughters over the years. He is very knowledgeable and communicates well with the kids. Highly recommend!
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Cassidy H.
Portland, OR
Eric has been so professional and great! He is very flexible and has made my daughter feel very comfortable.
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Tony P.
Beaverton, OR
Our experience with Emergent Education has been very positive. We started during virtual school to supplement math teaching. We have had the opportunity to work with two tutors who have both been excellent. They worked well with our child and communicated well with us. We are happy to recommend them to other families.
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Christina H.
Portland, OR
Eric and his team have been an invaluable source of support for my son this year. They really know what they’re doing and have met him where he is. I’m so thankful to the group for not only their expertise but their flexibility and ability to connect with my son in a meaningful way. It has been an absolute life saver!
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Quynh T.
Portland, OR
Our daughter has been tutoring with Eric at Emergent Education for the last 2 years. She had recently started at a new school and initially she had a hard time adjusting to the rigorous and competitive academic environment, especially the math curriculum was very different from what she had been doing at her previous school. Eric was able to help her keep up with the material in her classes as well as get ahead and become much stronger and confident in math overall. We really appreciate working with him and with Emergent Education. Thanks for everything!
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Jennifer G.
Portland, OR
We highly recommend Emergent Education. Eric made the onboarding process very easy, and my daughter has gained confidence in her math skills. She has worked virtually with Rosa since last spring where the focus was on Algebra. Over the summer Rosa introduced Geometry concepts so they’d be familiar in 9th grade. 9th grade has started, and the school uses the inquiry-based model where there is limited instruction. My daughter feels like she might be a little lost without the instruction and support from Rosa. Rosa is a great fit for my daughter — she’s super encouraging, positive and kind, and also flexible about rescheduling when needed.
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Faye H.
Portland, OR
Our 2 (6th and 8th grade) kids started attending a much more rigorous school curriculum this year and after 2 years of schooling with Covid interruptions, we wanted to make sure we gave them the tools to succeed. We reached out to Emergent Tutoring and we are so glad we did. They listened to our concerns with the kids academics and made sure to find us a tutor that would fit the kids needs and their unique personalities. The kids have thrived academically with their tutor and enjoy meeting with her. The entire Emergent Tutoring team has been very communicative every step of the way. We really grateful for their skill set since I can’t teach my kid how to do math. If your child needs tutoring help, don’t hesitate to reach out to this great company. I know were glad we did.
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Jamie O.
Houston, TX
My 7th grader started online math tutoring with Eric at Emergent Education last semester. We tried a few other tutors along with online videos for math, but nothing was providing the assistance that was needed to accomplish an A average. Eric has been very communicative and flexible with scheduling, working around my son’s various afterschool activities. He’s been a huge help and my son likes working with him, which is great! Last math test scores were a 105 and 100! Thanks Eric and thanks Emergent Education!
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Mary Ann W.
Portland, OR
Emergent Education Tutoring has wonderful tutors that provide top notch, personal attention to students. The tutors are on time, extremely well versed in their subject matter and great to work with. We used one tutor for multiple subjects as well as help staying organized and she was amazing. I highly recommend Eric, Emergent Education and his staff of tutors.
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Dawn M.
Portland, OR
I contacted Emergent Education somewhat frantically seeing how much my daughter started to struggle in Pre-Calc. Eric was extremely easy to work with and quickly found my daughter tutor. Not only has my daughter’s grade improved, but she has a great relationship with Nicolina and looks forward to tutoring. I definitely recommend them both.
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kate K.
Portland, OR
We’ve been using Emergent education for a math tutor for my middle schooler. It’s been working out great and grades are going up. Very good tutor service and easy to work with! Thank you!
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Liz E.
Portland, OR
Emergent Education is top notch! They communicate well and their tutors care about their students. They offer an incredible community service!
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Derek F.
Bellevue, WA
I reached out to Emergent Education at the start of the school year looking for support for my two kids. They had a tough time staying engaged with distance learning and they weren’t feeling great about diving back into in-person learning in middle and high school). I wasn’t necessarily concerned about their grades, but I wanted them to have confidence in themselves, interest in their classes, and an overall positive mindset about learning. I wasn’t sure if tutoring was the way to go, but Eric assured me that Emergent Education had an approach that could help. He set us up with a tutor, Rosa, who has connected really well with my kids and supported both their academic and social-emotional needs. I appreciate how flexible, communicative and supportive she has been as my kids continue to re-orient to learning. Our experience with her and with Emergent Education has been great. Easy 5 stars.
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Kim B.
Portland, OR
We have worked with Eric for 2 + years to tutor our 16 year old son for math/science and highly recommend him! Our son has really benefited from Eric’s knowledge and having someone to hold him accountable. I am grateful for Eric and his work with our son! Thank you!!
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Marcella M.
Portland, OR
Thank you to Eric & his team for helping my daughter in Algebra 3/4. She met weakly with an online tutor and her grade dramatically improved. Eric and his team also have in person tutoring and I’ve heard nothing but great things about his program. Much appreciated help!
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Amy K.
Portland, OR
My son needed some extra help with his writing (grammar, punctuation, etc) and another mom recommended Emergent. We are so glad she did, as Eric was able to set us up with someone who could come to our house during the time that worked best for us. The tutor, Ben, developed a relationship with our son and was able to make the session fun (there was even laughing going on) and productive. We will be using Emergent in the future should the need arise!
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Gail S.
Portland, OR
Our son has been working with Sarah Clark at Emergent Education for over a year now and she is fantastic! She has helped him overcome some challenging years in math over the crazy pandemic years and now going into his first year of high school and Algebra he’s feeling more confident and capable that he ever would have without her help. Thank you so much Sarah!
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Page S.
Portland, OR
Eric and his team have been great. They are flexible with the time and tutors available and helped get our daughter’s math and Spanish grades up in a short amount of time. I highly recommend them.
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Jessica M.
Portland, OR
Our tutor Katie is well-prepared and exceptionally competent. The kids (ages 7 and 9) love seeing her, she continually revises her approach to meet their specific and changing needs, and she’s highly communicative — providing detailed session notes that give me confidence that they’re getting exactly what they need to grow. I can see that she really understands different learning styles and the academic needs/milestones of their specific ages. I give Katie and Emergent Education my highest endorsement.
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Lauren B.
Seattle, WA
I hired Eric to tutor my son in Algebra for his Sophomore and Junior year of high school. Eric was always kind and professional to work with as well as flexible with our changing schedule. My son actually enjoyed meeting regularly with Eric who made him feel comfortable and confident with his ability to solve equations and prepare for exams. Eric always gave constructive feedback which helped me understand how my son works. It’s hard to keep the attention of a teenager who has trouble focusing in a large classroom setting so working one on one with Eric was a big help! Thanks Eric, Owen brought up his GPA and was excepted to a good school!
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Wendy C.
Portland, OR
I cannot adequately express my gratitude for Ben and the way he connected with my son as he helped him navigate his way through some complicated algebra/ trig material that got missed during covid online school. Ben is calm and encouraging and found a way to establish rapport and trust through connecting about music and love of outdoors, while helping him succeed at math. The best!
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Cece E.
Portland, OR
I found Emergent through a google search, so grateful I did. My teen needed more tutoring support for organization and executive functioning; less on the HW itself. Emergent has been nothing short of amazing! Specifically Christopher – he and my child have excellent rapport, every week he meets my child where they’re at and has helped with the following: organization, lessening feeling of overwhelm, applying to colleges, applying to scholarships, meeting specific project deadlines. My only regret is not finding them sooner. Thank you!
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Tricia L.
Portland, OR
I have had two of my teenaged children work with different tutors from Emergent. We have used them for the last 4+ years and it has helped in many ways. I recommend EE whenever there is a recommendation request for tutors on the mom Facebook pages I belong to. All of the tutors are very easy to communicate with and my children have had a great connection. It has provided them with immeasurable confidence in their math classes. My daughter has been working with Mikhail for help with college essay writing and he has been very patient and provided excellent feedback for her.
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Greg T.
Portland, OR
We have been using Emergent Education for over a year. They’ve been tutoring our middle schooler and also helping our high schooler with SAT preparation, IB classes and college admission, and they have been great, very professional, helpful and flexible. We highly recommend them.
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Heather L.
Portland, OR
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! My daughter was really struggling with the college application process. Ann Powers at Emergent Education was such a blessing. Her expertise in the field of counseling teens through this process has been invaluable!
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Jennifer G.
Portland, OR
We hired Emergent Education to help with college essay prep and applications. Ann has been super helpful in moving the process forward. My daughter likes working with her and it has made the application much less stressful for us all!
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Melanie M.
Portland, OR
Eric was very responsive and easy to work with. My daughter really enjoyed her sessions although we were forced to cut them shorter than we had hoped. We will definitely use Emergent Education again for my younger daughter as she gets closer to taking the SAT.
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Gretchen M.
Portland, OR
Two of my kids have worked with Eric over the years, and we have had great success. Every kid is different and I feel like Eric heard what I felt the needs were for them, individually, and created a plan to work for each of them. I have one child who is very academically motivated and when she had her first stumble in a class, is when I first found Eric and Emergent Education. He helped her gain back her confidence and get through that rough patch. She is now on scholarship at Vassar College. Our second experience with my younger child, was to help with gaps I was seeing during COVID online school- for fourth and fifth grade. She is not as motivated and enjoys a much more casual approach to school (😬) however she does pretty well with her grades. Or maybe it’s actually Eric’s help that keeps her in the good grade category! She has needed so much help with organization and juggling multiple classes upon beginning middle school, and Eric’s sessions once a week are a life saver. Some of his help comes in the form of, I have kids who don’t love to listen to me micromanage school, and are much more receptive to his style. I love Eric as a person and trust him very much. It’s been a great experience. I recommend Emergent Education 10/10.
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Andrea G.
Portland, OR
Eric has been incredibly helpful tutoring my 17-year-old twins in math, and also preparing them for the SAT. My daughter started working with Eric in person, in January 2020. When the pandemic hit and she couldn’t go to school, Eric quickly transitioned their sessions to an online platform and she was able to continue learning with him from home. My son started working with Eric shortly after schools closed for in person learning and was able to keep up with the curriculum as if he was still in class. Both of my kids enjoy working with Eric and appreciate the way he explains concepts in a way they can understand. They both felt confident taking their first SAT this month and said they were so much more prepared than they realized. This last year would have been so much more challenging without Eric and I’m so grateful he’s been available to work with my kids.
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Lauren E.
Seattle, WA
Our daughter worked with Jenna for high school application essays and general writing work. Her writing became so much stronger through the year. Jenna was always prepared and a great communicator.
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Sarah G.
Portland, OR
Emergent Education did a great job helping our Senior navigate everything from precalc to college application essays. They were professional and top notch in all subjects. I would highly recommend them for any student struggling or just needing accountability. Thanks Eric!
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Gabriella J.
Portland, OR
Highly recommend Eric Sorenson of Emergent Education. He worked with my son on some pre-SAT help to get him comfortable with the test format and what to expect. He had good tips and made him feel more confident going in. He then worked with him over the summer to catch up on short-fallings from on-line learning with Math. We have continued working with Eric this school year and are so happy with the results. He has a great calm manner and really knows how to get concepts across. He is a great communicator and reliable. We are so happy to have his support during these challenging times!
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Courtney O.
Portland, OR
We’re so happy with our tutor Ron who is kind, patient, thoughtful, and most of all, helpful in getting my kid to understand long term planning, organization, and studying, plus the additional support for any sticky math problems. The overarching business model is reliable, with good communication too.
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Jennifer N.
Portland, OR
Zada is great! She is so patient with our son, makes the session fun, and helps him stay focused. His math scores really improved since he started working with her. We love her!
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Noelle M.
Portland, OR
I recently had the pleasure of working with an outstanding tutor who exceeded all our expectations. From the very first session, it was evident that she possessed a deep understanding of the subject matter and a genuine passion for teaching. Her ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner made learning enjoyable and accessible. Furthermore, her professionalism and punctuality were consistently impressive. She was always well-prepared and organized, making the most of our daughters’ time together. I highly recommend Emergent Education to anyone seeking knowledgeable, dedicated, and supportive educators.
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Cece E.
Portland, OR
I found Emergent through a google search, so grateful I did. My teen needed more tutoring support for organization and executive functioning; less on the HW itself. Emergent has been nothing short of amazing! Specifically Christopher – he and my child have excellent rapport, every week he meets my child where they’re at and has helped with the following: organization, lessening feeling of overwhelm, applying to colleges, applying to scholarships, meeting specific project deadlines. My only regret is not finding them sooner. Thank you!
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Trystan R.
Portland, OR
Eric and his team of tutors are amazing. Our family works with two of them, and both are gentle and kind without being pushovers. My daughter’s grades have turned around substantially and, shockingly enough, she never complains when it’s time to work with her tutor. They come to our house, which means they see her in person instead of over Zoom. They help her advocate for herself with teachers, check her assignments online, complete homework, and get ahead on curriculum. She has been so confident since working with the Emergent team!
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Antonia P.
Portland, OR
Emergent Education has been a great resource for my child! He was having organizational and math specific trouble and falling behind. He needed to work with someone outside our home who could get him back on a good path. Tutor Ben helped quite a bit and he’s ended up doing well in the class and enjoying the time with his tutor.
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Gretchen M.
Portland, OR
Two of my kids have worked with Eric over the years, and we have had great success. Every kid is different and I feel like Eric heard what I felt the needs were for them, individually, and created a plan to work for each of them. I have one child who is very academically motivated and when she had her first stumble in a class, is when I first found Eric and Emergent Education. He helped her gain back her confidence and get through that rough patch. She is now on scholarship at Vassar College. Our second experience with my younger child, was to help with gaps I was seeing during COVID online school- for fourth and fifth grade. She is not as motivated and enjoys a much more casual approach to school (😬) however she does pretty well with her grades. Or maybe it’s actually Eric’s help that keeps her in the good grade category! She has needed so much help with organization and juggling multiple classes upon beginning middle school, and Eric’s sessions once a week are a life saver. Some of his help comes in the form of, I have kids who don’t love to listen to me micromanage school, and are much more receptive to his style. I love Eric as a person and trust him very much. It’s been a great experience. I recommend Emergent Education 10/10.
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Ellen M.
Seattle, WA
Excellent experience. Really work to understand the learner’s needs – not a transactional experience. Our son has developed an excellent working relationship with Chris. Eric is easy to work with to set-up tutoring and understand overall needs. Not salesy. Really professional and personable both from admin perspective and our tutor, Chris. Highly recommend. Also, if your learner has Executive Functioning needs, those can be addressed within the context of subject tutoring as well.
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Ashley A.
Seattle, WA
We have been very happy with Daniel’s work with our middle school child. Daniel has made a difference and the results have been evident – math grade is up considerably and we’ve also seen improvement in language arts and overall understanding of assignments, critical thinking and staying on track.
Daniel is flexible and able to work with our child on any subjects where support is needed any given week. He also provides general academic coaching, is professional, on time, organized, patient, very capable and has managed to nurture a great rapport with our child. The fact that we can have him come to us is a HUGE benefit for our busy family as well.
Everything about Emergent’s operation has been wonderful for us – auto billing, email updates, in-home tutoring, week-to-week flexibility, etc. It has made tutoring much more accessible and convenient for us than any other option we’ve used/considered. We would recommend this business again and again!
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Faye H.
Portland, OR
Our 2 (6th and 8th grade) kids started attending a much more rigorous school curriculum this year and after 2 years of schooling with Covid interruptions, we wanted to make sure we gave them the tools to succeed. We reached out to Emergent Tutoring and we are so glad we did. They listened to our concerns with the kids academics and made sure to find us a tutor that would fit the kids needs and their unique personalities. The kids have thrived academically with their tutor and enjoy meeting with her. The entire Emergent Tutoring team has been very communicative every step of the way. We really grateful for their skill set since I can’t teach my kid how to do math. If your child needs tutoring help, don’t hesitate to reach out to this great company. I know were glad we did.
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Derek F.
Bellevue, WA
I reached out to Emergent Education at the start of the school year looking for support for my two kids. They had a tough time staying engaged with distance learning and they weren’t feeling great about diving back into in-person learning in middle and high school). I wasn’t necessarily concerned about their grades, but I wanted them to have confidence in themselves, interest in their classes, and an overall positive mindset about learning. I wasn’t sure if tutoring was the way to go, but Eric assured me that Emergent Education had an approach that could help. He set us up with a tutor, Rosa, who has connected really well with my kids and supported both their academic and social-emotional needs. I appreciate how flexible, communicative and supportive she has been as my kids continue to re-orient to learning. Our experience with her and with Emergent Education has been great. Easy 5 stars.
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