We all noted and enjoyed seeing the overall organization, staff consistency, and high interest level of the program. The Explode the Code and the Study Island programs all impacted student interest levels. It has been an exciting experience, one in which I will always remember. The best part of the program was the genuine act of kindness and “I Can” attitude, which resonated from the staff.  This is what will be remembered in the hearts and minds of the students at Verde Elementary. It is hoped that Tutor Works continues to serve the schools in West Contra Costa, as well as the North Richmond community of learners here at Verde Elementary.

Verde Elementary School, West Contra Costa Unified School District

The program is very appealing to students who enjoy meeting their level goals for the prize to play educational online games and receive other neat incentives. It is an interesting and fun way for students to get the individualized English Language Arts help they may need. Parents and students request TutorWorks many times, instead of sending their children to our homework center. Teachers are, also, very supportive of the program. A few upper grade teachers enjoy working with the site coordinator in the computer lab and assisting their students in the relaxed atmosphere.

Fair Oaks Elementary School, Redwood City School District

It is with great pleasure that I have the opportunity to write a letter praising the superlative efforts of TutorWorks, a Supplemental Educational Services program that has serviced students at my elementary school for two academic years.  By way of their two principle computer programs, Explode the Code and Study Island, our students learned and became involved.  I admired the great work ethic and professionalism of the leaders of TutorWorks and all of their employees at that time and continue to do so at present.  Our working relationship has strengthened for the benefit of all participants:  school, teachers, parents, SES program, and most of all students.  Parent orientation and the awards night near the start and end of the TutorWorks program have always been complete and enjoyable.  Specific skills, rewards and general good relations seem to be part and parcel of the success of this particular SES program.  As a resource teacher who has been in charge of cooperating with all of the SES programs at our school site, I have always been very satisfied with the harmonious collaboration between Washington School and TutorWorks.

Washington Elementary School, San Jose Unified School District

TutorWorks has been such a great program for us at Brentwood. We have been very grateful to have a computerized program that is aligned with the state standards to help prepare our students with the STAR Test.

Brentwood Elementary School, Brentwood Union School District

I have worked with TutorWorks as an SES provider in my capacity as Principal for the last two school years.  TutorWorks and their staff work well with parents, staff and students and provide an engaging and structured program that has improved our students’ academic performance.  At Bowman School, 75% of students are socioeconomically disadvantaged and 56% are English Language Learners.  TutorWorks has served more than 100 students from these subgroups.  At Bowman, TutorWorks uses a combination of small and large group tutoring and computer-based instruction using Explode the Code Online and Study Island curricula.  Students and parents are fond of the program and were happy to celebrate the academic achievement of students at the end of the program award ceremony.

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Bowman Elementary, Hayward Unified School District

TutorWorks had a positive impact on my students, who came into this year performing below grade level. I especially like the transparency of the TutorWorks program. My Students were given a diagnostic test and told exactly in which ELA and math levels they were performing. From there, they were assigned lessons that were designed to target specific skills and concepts of appropriate academic rigor. I appreciate TutorWorks for their well-designed, rigorous tutoring program. I hope that my future students will get to reap the benefits that TutorWorks provides.

Daniel Webster Elementary, Jefferson Elementary School District

I have worked with TutorWorks as an SES provider in my capacity as Principal for the last four years across two school settings. In both cases, TutorWorks and their staff worked well with parents, staff and students and provided an appropriate and structured program that improved our students’ academic performance.

Henry Ford Elementary School, Redwood City School District

This school year, TutorWorks is working with three elementary schools and one middle school. We anticipate the parents and teachers of the schools TutorWorks is working with will appreciate the frequent communication home from TutorWorks. Attendance and participation is the greatest challenge for our students targeted for this intervention and the bilingual support from the TutorWorks staff reinforced the success of the program. I would recommend TutorWorks to other school districts who seek consistent service, reliable staff, and effective tutoring for students performing below grade level.

San Mateo-Foster City School District

I have worked with TutorWorks for the past two years and have found the program to be an asset in helping students master the California State Standards. Watching the children’s successes and their enthusiasm for learning has been very rewarding.  Many of our students are English Second Language Learners. The TutorWorks programs' online curriculum, “Explode the Code Online," provides the phonetic development necessary for English learners.  This program is a great tool for language acquisition, reading development and is fun for the children, as well.  All students receive small group instruction from the Teacher Mentor; and the Academic Coaches provide help for students with individual instructional needs.

Galarza Elementary School, San Jose Unified School District

I have worked with TutorWorks for over four school years.  Each year I have been impressed by the improvements in the technology based interventions to meet the needs of our students.  TutorWorks as an organization has always worked very closely with the administration and teaching staff of the schools it serves.  They are organized, self-reliant and quick to make modifications to their program and scheduling to address teacher or school concerns.  The staff is professional and treats school resources and property as their own.  It has been wonderful to have TutorWorks on our site as part of our academic intervention services continuum.  Students who participate in TutorWorks after school program benefit not just from the additional support, but from the targeted instruction from the technology.  Students are motivated to try their best and make improvements in their performance.

Hawes Elementary School, Redwood City School District

I see TutorWorks making a very positive contribution to our students’ academic performance. Our students are primarily English language learners with limited English proficiency, and they need an extra boost to help with their test scores. The students in my own class (2nd grade bilingual) showed specific improvements in their district benchmark exam scores, improved comprehension in English language fluency, and marked improvement in their test taking strategies. Because TutorWorks’ programs are tightly aligned to the California State Standards, the material presented to the students was highly relevant, and the use of self-guided computer programs in a test-taking format proved to be a highly effective means for delivering material.

Olinder Elementary School, San Jose Unified School District

TutorWorks has worked with students in our district for the past three years. A primary concern for us is providing extra support to English Leaners as we transition to the Common Core Standards. TutorWorks has been a strong partner in addressing the educational priorities for our district. Last year, TutorWorks served 196 students in our district. We were very pleased with the academic gains made by the TutorWorks participants. 77% of participants improved their ELA performance by more than 10% and among these students, 29% of participants improved their ELA by 30% or more. The TutorWorks program is well organized and designed to address the social as well as academic needs of the students. The Tutorworks staff does a great job of parent outreach. I am also pleased with the program’s emphasis on the Common Core Standards and focus on helping out our most vulnerable students to be prepared to meet the Common Core Standards."

Alum Rock Unified School District

TutorWorks has been providing after-school intervention language arts and math tutorial services for students at McNair Middle School for the past two years.  Our School Site Council members and staff selected TutorWorks over several other SES providers because of their ability to work effectively with middle school students.  Parents, students, and staff are impressed with the level of professionalism exhibited by TutorWorks’ staff and their commitment to provide all students with a quality intervention program designed to meet their learning needs."

Ronald McNair Middle School, Ravenswood City School District

I have worked with TutorWorks for the past six school years.  This partnership has grown stronger each year.  Taft Community School is made up of 85% second language learners and 90% socioeconomically disadvantage students.  The TutorWorks program has managed to address the needs of our population.  TutorWorks has always provided Taft Community School with exceptional, effective service. TutorWorks strive for program improvements each year to better meet the needs of every student.  They have been able to evolve their computer programs to mirror the California standards, so as to better prepare our students for the California Standards Test.  Parents and students alike report very positive experiences with their involvement with the TutorWorks program.  Students feel supported by the academic tutors that work with them to guide them through their skill building programs.  We have noted academic success for participants through the analysis of our site’s informal assessments and the State’s CST results.

Taft Community School, Redwood City School District