Co-Pilot Service Tutoring

Our Co-Pilot Service is for those students who require a subject area specialist and whose education needs are more narrowly focused.

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Not sure if Co-Pilot Service Tutoring is right for your student? Check out our Core Service or Spotlight Service, or call (650) 733-2404 for a no-cost telephone consultation to discuss your education goals.

Tutoring areas

Foreign Language: Spanish
Science: Middle School Science, High School Biology, Chemistry

What To Expect

Our tutors meet individually with their students, typically for one-hour sessions at a mutually determined convenient location and time.
We provide brief, written reports for each tutoring session.
Co-Pilots can consult with our full-time professional educators when needed.

Co-Pilot Service benefits

Can help a student efficiently assimilate material
Can allow him/her to more effectively manage demanding classes or schedules
Have easy access to our Learning Specialists and can work with them should tutoring needs evolve

Co-Pilot Service Tutoring area descriptions

Learning to Write:

Does your child already enjoy writing? We can creatively design exercises and projects, using our knowledge of grade-level standards to take your child from competent to advanced. Let us help you nurture your child’s love of writing.

Math:

Perhaps you are trying to fight the “summer slide,” or are looking for a way to nurture your child’s love of math during the school year? Or maybe your ability to help your child has reached its limit? We can help.

QWERTY’s array of staff can cover all of the typical math a student will see, up through high school. We can help your student advance. We can present new concepts that have yet to be presented, and also explore real-world applications of math in answering the age-old question, “When will I use this?”

Science:

Students whose interests are pointing them toward a career in STEM need to learn that successful study in these subjects, i.e., biology, chemistry, and physics, is often quite different than the techniques they have learned to succeed in other subjects. STEM subjects require the practice and repetition that is often analogous to learning a sport or playing a musical instrument.

Students who desire to pursue training in STEM fields benefit greatly from tutoring that teaches them how to actively promote their own learning, including:

Concept Mapping: We encourage students to create visual representations of concepts to help enhance memory retention, leading to an easier understanding of the relationships between concepts.
Customized Learning Pathways: We tailor tutoring sessions to address individual learning roadblocks, ensuring each student understands underlying concepts before building upon them.
Socratic Method: Leading a student to their own conclusions is a powerful way to ensure learning. We provide scaffolding by asking open-ended questions that promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills, allowing students to articulate their understanding of scientific concepts, while we provide corrections along the way.
Use of Analogies: When possible, we relate complex scientific ideas to everyday experiences through relatable analogies, drawing on a student’s real-life experiences to simplify difficult concepts.
Structured Review Sessions: We integrate previous learning into each session to place the day’s learning in context. When time permits, we also preview material to ensure that a student gets even more out of upcoming topic lectures.

Foreign Language – Spanish and French:

When teaching foreign languages, we focus on building strong foundations in grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and contextual understanding through reading, speaking, listening, and writing practice, while encouraging students to use the language confidently in everyday situations. Sessions often include targeted grammar mini-lessons, guided conversation to build confidence speaking, and vocabulary practice using patterns and real-world examples. We help students make meaningful connections between structures and context so they can use the language authentically and independently.

We take a communicative and interactive approach to teaching foreign language, focusing on real-world language use and active student participation. Lessons integrate speaking, listening, reading, and writing through activities like conversations, games, cultural exploration, and collaborative practice. We aim to foster a positive, dynamic atmosphere where students feel motivated, supported, and eager to develop their foreign language skills.

Testimonials

Biggest problem I had with my daughter was in math. After going to Qwerty, their tutoring greatly improved my daughter’s math grades.

GeorgeS Brown

My daughter had a great experience at QWERTY over several years. She was evaluated and initially, her written expression skills were the focus. She had a tendency to write very little, even though she could tell you a great deal about her subject. At QWER

Lucile Newman

We were very impressed with QWERTY’s services. Our 3rd grade daughter worked with Natalie for over a year, with great results in math, reading and writing. The sessions were always fun and engaging, and she looked forward to them as a highlight of her week.

Steve Maxwell

With the help of QWERTY, my daughter’s performance in AP Stats soared — both in class and on the AP exam. It was very empowering for a kid who never thought she was good at math.

Debra

Qwerty provided professional and reliable tutoring in a friendly atmosphere. Our son benefited from the expertise of a knowledgeable tutor for three years of high school. Consistent work with an excellent role model was very helpful. The interaction was extremely positive.”

Janice

Our daughter had very low self confidence about her math abilities before seeing Betty Willdorff at QWERTY. Since starting her tutoring sessions, my daughter’s math abilities have gone up noticeably, and doing homework is no longer such a chore. She actually looks forward to her homework sessions with Betty!

Bob

Michael was the right fit for tutoring my two high school children in math because he explained and taught the material well and interacted with them on a personal level. They enjoyed working with him and always looked forward to their sessions. I would definitely recommend QWERTY.

Carrie

QWERTY Education Services in Menlo Park provided academic support and instruction during a very transitional time for my daughter. They provide superior customized tutoring in all subjects through a positive and confidence building environment. I highly recommend QWERTY.

Jane

Biggest problem I had with my daughter was in math. After going to QWERTY, their tutoring greatly improved my daughter’s math grades.

Grace S. B

We were very impressed with QWERTY’s services. Our 3rd grade daughter worked with QWERTY for over a year, with great results in math, reading and writing. The sessions were always fun and engaging, and she looked forward to them as a highlight of her week.

Steve M

We had a good experience with QWERTY. Our now 11 year old daughter needed help with her executive functions and the coach helped her get her backpack and thoughts and study methods organized. She feels much more responsible to finish her homework and the coach also helped with tutoring in various subjects including prepping for projects and tests. Thank you, QWERTY.