At Educational Connections, we’re more than just a tutoring company.

We believe that every student, even the most accomplished ones, can use a little help with optimizing their study habits. For that reason, we incorporate skills like staying organized, planning ahead to reduce procrastination, and study techniques into most everything we do. We offer three services: Subject Tutoring, Executive Function Coaching, and for those applying to college, SAT and ACT preparation.

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Subject Coaching

We meet students where they are. At Educational Connections, we have an outstanding virtual coaching program proven to fill in the gaps, keep students on track, improve executive function skills, and make parent lives a lot less stressful. Our virtual program allows our coaches to meet your student where they are in terms of academics, schedule and a style of learning that is as comfortable as it is efficient.

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Test Preparation

Our expert test prep tutors individualize private, online sessions to help students prepare for high-stakes standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and SSAT. Solid test scores can make a big difference in whether students are admitted to the college or private school of their choice, even when tests are optional.

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Executive Function Coaching

Our Executive Function Coaching is a unique, research-based program to help your child master the skills they need to succeed in school and life. In this program, your child will learn how to get organized, manage their time well, study effectively, and stay motivated.

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What Sets Educational Connections Apart From Other Tutoring Companies

What our customers are saying...

Educational Connections Tutoring and Test Prep

4.8

Based on 80 reviews

Kim Dahlhausen

15:29 12 Oct 21

We are very happy with Educational Connections services. Coach Kathy has worked very well with my 8th grade daughter... in helping her to outline upcoming and immediate homework assignments. Emily has improved on staying on task for her assignments each week because I also get a brief outline 3x per week after they meet so I can drive the homework completion with her. Helpful to be in the know on homework daily especially as a single mother. I appreciate the extra help! More importantly, it teaches my daughter executive functioning in planning.read more

Nicole Willis

20:14 29 Sep 21

I've been an employee with Educational Connections Tutoring and Test Prep for 3 years now. I can honestly say that... everyone that works with our families is 100% dedicated to the academic improvement and fully supporting our students and families. It's been a joy to work with our office staff as well as the varied coaches that bring such needed help and guidance for our students. Any time we hear about the positive affect our coaches make in the lives of our clients, it reinforces what we're all doing. Some of us even use the services for our own families for either subject tutoring or help with organization and planning. So happy to be working for such a positive company!read more

Mira Patel

18:47 08 Jun 21

We had a wonderful experience with ECT. Our tutor was fantastic and my son and his friends looked forward to their time... with her. She was so active with them and created activities that were of their interest. A weekly report was emailed to me detailing the learning that happened. I will definitely use them again!read more

Jill Fernicola

15:40 04 Jun 21

This last year has been a challenge for all of our kids including my two boys. The pandemic that started last March and... stay at home orders with FT virtual school and then two days virtual and two days in classroom was unprecedented. We were with a different tutoring company last year and they were not yet set up to start in September so I called EC Tutoring to see what my options would be. I am so grateful for our tutor Erin. He was just amazing with my kids. He is kind, patient and insightful and created a learning-study process with them . Erin would ask about their week, activities, interests (sports, gaming, guitar lessons), as well as what needed to be addressed for school work. It was not just that he took time to see what was going on in each class and having great discussions as well as giving tips and processes for them to practice in and out of class. The skills Erin has taught my kids will carry them through life. Erin took the time to create a great bond and gave them time to socialize a little while tutoring. Which was needed after being at home and cut off from friends, activities and school. The boys excelled and did fabulous despite the pandemic challenges of school. I am so thankful I spoke with Erin last fall and that I made the change to EC Tutoring. My oldest is off to college and will continue with the tutoring to help him ease into the college life and how to set study time as well as playtime. My youngest will continue as well and we look forward to the Fall. Thank you for your services this last year.read more

Khristi Driver

22:22 02 Jun 21

I can’t say enough about the positive impact the Executive Functioning Coach had on my Sophomore son’s performance and... my peace of mind. He had an excellent 9 weeks, got his work in on time, and was not overwhelmed because the coach helped him plan ahead. He just finished finals and is excited about the grades he earned. He has a renewed interest in college.read more

Christine C. Vivas

23:58 16 May 21

I have worked with Educational Connections twice and their Tutor/Student matching skills are excellent! Mi son had a... wonderful tutor in Middle School who really helped him with his Executive Function skills and my daughter has a reading tutor in High School. Both tutors are outstanding!! I have also attended several lectures by Ann Dolin who was able to share her wisdom in easy practical ways. Thank you!read more

Marla Merrill

22:41 08 Jan 21

We used Educational Connections for ACT prep for my 11th grader. Jon, her tutor, was knowledgeable, kind, and... motivating. Even though my daughter wasn’t thrilled with the idea of prepping early in her junior year, she grew to enjoy her sessions with Jon very quickly. After 12 weeks of weekly tutoring, my daughter was able to raise her score 9 points from her pre-prep test! We couldn’t be more thrilled! Thank you EC Tutoring and Jon!read more

Rima Assiryani

23:12 23 Nov 20

I am so happy with the quality of support my son is getting from Maya, she is helping him with strategies and improving... executive skills. She is always professional, punctual, kind and he responds so well to her advice and mentorship. She is a great asset to our family.read more

Maria Zimmitti

23:40 19 Nov 20

I have known Ann Dolin and Educational Connections Tutoring for over 10 years personally and professionally. One of my... kids received ACT prep with one of Ann's tutors, and the process was organized, thoughtful and thorough. Not only did the tutor prep for the test, but he provided helpful strategies that served him well in high school and college. I refer to Educational Connections regularly in my practice and know that kids and their parents will be in excellent hands. Ann truly cares for her families and tutors, and this shines through in their work.read more

Gwyn Hicks

02:38 16 Nov 20

Both of our kids had great success with EC Tutoring in helping prepare for their SAT. Both times, EC did a terrific job... of pairing my child with a tutor who matched their style and was able to connect. In each case, the tutor took an interest in their success and the progress was amazing. Highly recommend.read more

Sara W

15:42 14 Nov 20

I've used Educational Connections for years as a referral source for many of my clients. They offer unique personalized... services, show proven research behind what they do and all their tutors have been great. You'll be in great hands here!read more

Allison Sibley

17:41 13 Nov 20

EC Tutoring helped my son (3rd grader) navigate the transition to virtual schooling during COVID. They were... specialized, attentive, and practical. He went from refusing all online learning to participating in his online classes with much greater confidence. Personally, as a mom I would highly recommend them. Professionally, I know their work from my position as a therapist. They always get rave reviews!read more

Debbie W.

16:47 16 Oct 20

I’ve used EC Tutoring on several occasions over the years for both my son and daughter, most recently for ACT and SAT... prep. They have been great, providing us with tutors who were easy to work with and who helped both of my kids raise their test scores significantly. Currently a senior in high school, my daughter began a test prep tutoring package in late 2019, anticipating taking the ACT in early April 2020. She was all set to take it, and then COVID-19 hit, and her test was cancelled. She re-registered for later test dates – June, then August, then September – all ended up canceled. By the time the end of the summer rolled around, I signed her up for some additional test prep sessions with ECT to help make sure she was up to speed again after the long break. ECT matched her with Suin – a total go-getter of a tutor and really sharp. This time around the sessions were virtual, and while I might have been skeptical at first, the virtual sessions were even better than our previous in-person sessions simply because scheduling tutoring time was easier without having to factor in travel time. Shortly after my daughter began prepping for the ACT again, we discovered her August ACT had been cancelled, so she made the switch to prepping for the SAT instead just to broaden her test taking opportunities. Suin was able to quickly identify the strategies my daughter would need to adopt in order to do well on the SAT. My daughter just took her first real SAT in September and raised her SAT score 200 points compared to both a mock SAT she had taken in 2019 and also a mock test we gave her in August at the start of her SAT prep with Suin. We are beyond thrilled. Her test score is either above or at the top of the middle 50% range for all of the colleges she’s applying to, putting her two reach schools well within her grasp now.ECT and Suin are great, and I highly recommend them both.read more

James Gianiny

16:32 07 Jul 20

EC was a game-changer for my son. They are hyper-attentive to the individual needs of the student and a great... organization to work with. My son went from failing high school math to a B average. Moreover, he actually looked forward to working with his tutor on a weekly basis, taking a lot of stress off of both of us.We are now using RC for ACT prep and to help across multiple subjects—even the ones where his grades are good.read more

Laura T

20:27 03 Mar 20

We have used EC Tutoring for both my high school boys when it was time to prep for the ACT. Both boys had their... composite score go up 4 points. My younger son already had a strong score after taking the ACT for the first time but wanted to improve. EC thought 4 tutoring sessions would be enough and they were right. His score went from a 31 to a 35. I really appreciate that they did not try to oversell us on how many sessions to sign up for. I would highly recommend their services.read more

Eileen Harrity

21:05 03 Feb 20

We started using educational connections for my son. He needed help with his English class. They matched him with the... perfect tutor for his personality and his educational needs.We just started using one of their tutors for SAT prep, unfortunately the first tutor that was paired with my daughter was a terrible match. But after I spoke to them about it, they did not hesitate in getting her a new tutor. The new tutor is a perfect match. Both experiences have been very positive.Would highly recommend.read more

Olivia Smith

07:01 10 Dec 19

The tutoring working with my daughter is knowledgeable and has really established a positive working relationship with... my child. We are really glad to have found Educational Connections tutoring test Prep.read more

Hilary Kamins

19:56 24 Nov 19

We were so pleased with our SSAT tutor, Barbara! She was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful in teaching my... son strategies, reviewing math, vocabulary, etc. We highly recommend Educational Connections!read more

Conrad Harrell

20:56 20 Nov 19

I've used these guys for over 10 years and now my 3rd child and am shocked at the consistency of this business --... especially how each tutor continues to be of the highest caliber. If you are looking for really high quality tutors - especially ones that can handle multiple high level subjects - this is the place to go!read more

Vicki Hurlebaus

00:59 26 Sep 19

We were very happy with both of the tutors we used from Educational Connections! Both of my students raised their test... scores significantly after using the high quality tutors that Educational Connections selected for my kids. Each of my kids had different tutoring needs, and EC was able to accommodate their unique requirements in tutoring. I would highly recommend Educational Connections.read more

William L

19:40 01 Aug 19

The staff at EC Tutoring is exceptional. My son was matched with an amazing tutor who fit his personality and learning... style extremely well. Not to mention raised his ACT score dramatically! Loved working with everyone at EC and highly recommend them to anyone for subject tutoring and test prep!read more

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Blog and Resources

Our 5 Most Popular Articles and 2 Most Viewed Videos of 2011

By Ann Dolin | December 28, 2011

Some topics really seem to strike a chord with parents. These articles appeared in past newsletters and received a big response from our readers. 5 Homework Tips Every Parent Must Know Have a Math Test? 6 Proven Solutions to Study Smarter Parenting Styles and Why They Matter Get Organized with the Latest Smart Phone Apps … Read more

Should Parents Go Online to Check Their Kids’ Grades and Homework?

By Ann Dolin | December 13, 2011

The iconic overstuffed student’s backpack is quickly becoming a relic of the past and as a result, the way parents oversee their children’s progress in school will never be the same. Paperless Schools With an estimated four out of five K-12 schools having some sort of presence on the internet, teachers are quickly turning to … Read more

This Season’s Best Student Stocking Stuffers

By Ann Dolin | December 13, 2011

Thinking of a last-minute gift that will make learning fun? Take a look at our recommendations for stuffing your kid’s stocking with gifts that will be both popular and educational. E-readers such as Amazon’s Kindle or Barnes and Noble’s Nook – All ages E-readers are perfect for students of all ages. They have internal dictionaries … Read more

When Homework and Perfectionism Collide

By Ann Dolin | November 26, 2011

Does your child erase and redo homework over and over again until it’s just right? Is anything less than 100% not good enough? Welcome to the world of perfectionism, where unrealistic expectations are daily and unrelenting. Perfectionists engage in frequent hypercritical self-talk, bringing themselves down and creating a whole lot of stress within the family. … Read more

“Tech Breaks” Can Help Students to Focus on Homework and Finish Faster!

By Ann Dolin | November 23, 2011

I’ve always been interested in research-based ways to help students complete their homework more efficiently. As parents, it’s our natural instinct to say things like “Turn that off!”, “Stop texting”, or “Facebook can wait. Do you have to check your account while doing homework?”. But in reality, our kids may “need” their technology and perhaps … Read more

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