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About
When it comes to your child’s success in the classroom, we understand that you’d do anything to help them. At Planting Seeds Tutoring & Test Prep, we want to help your child continue to grow their knowledge while instilling confidence in them through our services. With our qualified tutors, we can work one-on-one with students in ALL 50 STATES either in-person or over a video call. Whether a student needs help in reading, math, or a foreign language, we always focus on providing a personalized approach to each person so that we can truly help them. We’re dedicated to helping students feel empowered and passionate about their education so that they can succeed as individuals beyond the classroom.
Our inspiration came from being passionate about helping others. Helping students achieve their goals in the classroom as well as helping them grow as a person outside is very rewarding. We emphasize the importance of education and strong moral values thus leading to improved character. In addition, we love the ability to help students everyday and to watch them grow and increase their knowledge daily. We believe that through passionate learning this builds the seed to growth.
Overview
Hired 61 times
Serves Austin, TX
Background checked
100 employees
11 years in business
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Services offered
Student grade level
Math type
Arithmetic / general
Pre-algebra
Algebra
Geometry
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Charlotte G.
Feb 18, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
This is an amazing business. Chris listens carefully to both parents and the students, taking extra care to understand learning styles, family dynamics, and student challenges. He spent so much time making sure we will were comfortable with him during the consultation and the matched us with a dynamite, energized, gifted tutor. I also appreciate how insightful Chris' about the best studying environments for students. Our daughter's confidence and ease with math is definitely trending upward. Thank you Chris and Kevin!
Details: 8th grade • Algebra • 10 - 13 years old • Improve grades at school • Once a week • Within the next 1 - 2 weeks • Evening (after 6pm) • Morning (9am - noon) • Late afternoon (3pm - 6 pm) • Conducting initial research • The math tutor travels to me
Math Tutoring
Srinivas M.
Oct 25, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tutor is awesome, understands what I am expecting from him for my child. I feel she is in good hands. He also asks if I have anything specific to be included in the curriculum. He does is homework to teach in the next class.
Planting Seeds Academic Solutions's reply
Hello Srinivas! Thank you for the review. We pride ourselves on giving students the best experience in their learning process.
Reading and Writing Tutoring
Awe O.
Jul 20, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chris has been a great help with assisting my son with his reading skills. He matched the right tutor and had patience and understanding. I would recommend him to everyone! Thanks Chris!
Reading and Writing Tutoring
Awe O.
Jul 20, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chris has been a great help with assisting my son with his reading skills. He matched the right tutor and had patience and understanding. I would recommend him to everyone! Thanks Chris!
Reading and Writing Tutoring
Maria H.
Aug 7, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
My daughter had two great tutors. They made Math fun while she learned concepts. Planting Seeds worked with our schedule.
Details: 3rd grade • 6 - 9 years old • Improve grades at school • More than once a week • On an ongoing basis • Within the next 1 - 2 weeks • Evening (after 6pm) • Morning (9am - noon) • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • Evening (after 6pm) • Late afternoon (3pm - 6 pm) • Need some more information before hiring • The math tutor travels to me • I travel to the math tutor
Math Tutoring
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Christopher Jones
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We offer convenient tutoring packages for every student per month. We provide greater discounts for larger package selections. We also offer biweekly payment options.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Our work begins as soon as you contact us. We take the initial phone call seriously as it greatly aids in matching a suitable tutor to your student. Generally, we ensure to choose a tutor whose tutoring style aligns with the student's needs, rather than solely relying on the tutor's qualifications.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Planting Seeds Academic Solutions prefers to hire fully-credentialed teachers with 3 to 5 years of verifiable classroom experience. Additionally, we also hire para-professionals in the education sector, retired teachers, and college students who are studying STEM-related degrees.
